Showing posts with label Ali ibn Abitalib. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ali ibn Abitalib. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2009

Appearance of the universal Faith


Yesterday was 27th of Rajab on which Allah (SWT) appointed Muhammad (PBUH) to his prophetic mission as the last messenger and the prophet. I congratulate on such grand day , a day changed the destiny of human beings.

"Those who follow the Messenger , the unlettered prophet,whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel,which are in their possession. He will enjoin them to do what is right and forbid them what is wrong. He will make lawful for them all good things and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that they used to wear" (7:157)

Maba'ath. is a day when..the archangel ,Jibraeel brought the first verses of Allah' words to Muhammad PBUH , the revelation which continued over next 23 years.
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Muhammad (PBUH) the ummi (unlettered) prophet was raised up by Allah as His mercy upon people of the world,
verse 21 of Surah Anbiya:

“We have sent you but as a Mercy to the creation.”

Allah ordered him to summon the world to Tauhid and the worship of the One God , to call them to justice ,good works,strong social bonds, and encouraging them to hold to the truth without fear. Allah (SWT) appointed Muhammad PBUH to establish the human happiness on the bed rock of faith. Maba'ath means Resurgence , no wonder despite of passing 1430 years , the prophet muhammad's message sent by Allah SWT is still shining even much shinier and brighter than the first days.
mam Ali (as) , the prophet PBUH 's dearest cousin, ward, son-in law and his true successor in leading Islamic ummah in sermon 26 from nahjul balaghah( Ali ibn abi talib famous book Nahj al-Balaghah, which is a collection of the Imam's highly eloquent speeches, letters and maxims ) says that:

“Allah sent Muhammad (SAWA) as a Warner for all creation and a Trustee of His revelation, while you people of Arabia were following the worst religion and you resided among rough stones and venomous serpents. You drank dirty water and ate filthy food. You shed blood of each other and cared not for relationships. Idols were fixed among you and sins clung to you."


Again from Nahjul balaghah in sermon 160 , Imam Ali (a.s) says about Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny):


“Allah sent him with a convincing discourse and a rectifying announcement. Through him Allah disclosed the ways that were forsaken and destroyed the innovations that had been introduced. Through him He explained the detailed commands. Now whoever adopts a religion other than Islam his misery is definite… his fate will be serious, his end will be long grief and distressing punishment.” (Sermon 160)

Now adays we see that despite the hard work of enemies and hypocrites to darken image of Islam , Islam is fastes growing religion in the world , this means that Islam is for eternity.

Therefore celebrating maba'ath is the renewal of our faithfulness to Islam principals, the principals that Muhammad SAS preached, to rebuild ourselves to be a true and real monotheist ...
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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Ali : the foremost in faith

Dedicated to 13th of Rajab : Birthday of Imam Ali a.s.


[Shakir 56:10] And the foremost are the foremost,
[Shakir 56:11] These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),
Shakir 56:12] In the gardens of bliss.
[Shakir 56:13] A numerous company from among the first,
[Shakir 56:14] And a few from among the latter.


The greatest virtue of Amir al mumenin Ali (a.s) is his Faithfulness and Faith. The Islamic Ummah testifies that there has been no single moment of worshipping idol in his life, and no one can find an iota of shirk in his beliefs.
When the holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made known his mission, Ali ibn Abi taleb and Khadija Kubrah were the foremost in accepting the truth. They were the first who prayed behind the Holy prophet(PBUH). Referring to the event of the "feast of the relatives" Ali was the first who stretched his hand towards the Holy prophet PBUH to help him in his mission. Ali was not the only defender of the holy prophet but also he was the exclusive Hero of the all battles(Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khaybar......).
Ali was the quickest and readiest to accept Allah's message and devote his whole life without any question and doubt to the Prophet , He gave his life, property and position in the service of Allah.
The foremost in faith he was siddiq al akbar(the greatest testifier of the holy prophet) and farooq al awwal(the separator of right from false).

Ahmad bin Hanbal in his Musnad says that the foremost in faith were three men:1) mumin of alee Firawn(Pharaoh) .:Joshua who believed in Moses PBUH.....2) mumin of alee Yasin :Habib Najjar who believed in Issa(Jesus) PBUH ....3)Ali ibn abi talib.

Let's celebrate the Birthday of such great man with reflecting his character and correct our deeds right now at this moment than later.
Ya Haq!
11th of Rajab-ul-murajjab