In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Who is at Fault?
The knowledge of the Imams (PBUT) is a gem that sheds guidance. Their knowledge is like the shining sun which is always beneficial in any conditions and periods of time. Based on this fact even in their childhood, the Imams (PBUT) had the ability to answer questions in such a way that would stun their enemies. The following narration is an example of this matter.
Once, Abu Hanifah and Abdullah ibn Muslim arrive in Medinah. Abdullah says, “One of the great scholars of the Family of Muhammad (PBUH&HP) whose name is Ja’far ibn Muhammad (PBUT) lives here. Let us visit him and gain some knowledge.” When they arrive at the Imam’s house, they notice that a group of Shiite scholars are standing outside the Imam’s house, and waiting for the Imam to come out or be permitted to go inside. Meanwhile a young boy exits the house, and the scholars stand up out of respect for this young boy. Abu Hanifah asks, “Son of Muslim, who is this boy?”
Abdullah ibn Muslim says, “He is Musa, son of Ja’far ibn Muhammad.”
Abu Hanifah, “By Allah, I will make him ashamed in front of his followers.”
Abdullah replies, “You will never be able to do such.”
Abu Hanifah says, “By Allah, I will do as I said.” He then turned to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) and asked, “O boy, who commits a sin?”
Imam Kadhim (PBUH) answers, “O Sheikh, it depends on three cases. In case one sin is committed by Allah, and man is not responsible. If this is the case, then it is not suitable for the judge to punish man for a sin he did not do. Case two suggests that sin is committed by both man and Allah. If this be the case, Allah would be the more powerful partner, and it is not suitable for the stronger partner to punish the weaker partner. And finally case three suggests that sin is committed only by man, the servant, and not by Allah. In this case, if Allah pleases He can forgive otherwise He will punish.
Abdullah narrates, “Abu Hanifah became so quiet as if he had swallowed a rock. So I asked him, 'Did I not tell you not to bother the grandson of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP)?”
Indeed it is only an Imam that can answer the questioner at such a young age. A short, but comprehensive reply, which is taught as one of the most fundamental issues in teachings about the concept of Adl, Justice of Allah in the school of thought of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT). Considering the freedom and the power of choosing which Allah (SWT) has bestowed us, when we do an action willingly, that action is only attributed to us and we are the doer of that action. So if we sin, we deserve punishment. It is not fair to blame others or even the Lord for committing sins .(1) Under this case, reward and punishment, Paradise and Hell, make sense and have true meaning. Based on this fact, the principle of Adl (Divine Justice) has become one of the principles of religion in Shia Islam.
(The above is a selection from “Al-Ihtijaj Ala Ahl al-Lijaj, vol. 2, pp. 387, By Late Allamah Tabarsi (with some changes))
Roshd Islamic Shia Website congratulates all Muslims, especially you dear friend on the 7th of Safar, the birth anniversary of the seventh divine chosen leader, the treasure of divine knowledge, Imam Musa ibn Ja’far al-Kadhim (PBUH).
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Footnote:
1. Imam Ali (PBUH) says in this respect, “... Justice is such that you do not accuse God of Sin.” (I’lam al Waraa, p. 291).
Similarly Imam Sadiq (PBUH) says, “Justice is such that you do not accuse your Lord of what your Lord reprimands you of.” (Tohid Saduq, p. 96)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
The Exemplar of the Lovers
"O Lord! Extend my life for as long as it is spent in obeying You…"
(Sahifah Sajjadiah, Supplication 20, Part of Phrase 5)
The blessed life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) exhibited spectacular examples of obeying Allah (SWT). He demonstrated a valuable manifestation of the aforementioned phrase of Sahifah Sajjadiah through helping the poor, compiling precious collections of supplications, and performing continuous acts of worship. Nevertheless, one of the beauties of the life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) was his persistent lamentation and mourning over the tragedies of his respected father, Imam Hussain (PBUH).
One of the servants of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) has narrated that,
“One day, Imam Sajjad (PBUH) went to the desert. I followed him and watched him while I was hiding. He put his head on a hard stone, started crying, and repeated a statement one thousand times. After that, he raised his head while his face and beard were covered with his tears. There, I approached him and said, ’O my master! Is it not time for your grief and lamentation to come to an end?"
Imam Sajjad (PBUH) replied,
"Woe on to you! Prophet Jacob (PBUH) had twelve sons; however, when Allah (SWT) took away one of them, grief overtook him so much that his hair was whitened, his back was bent, and he lost his vision due to excessive crying, even though his son was actually alive. But I witnessed with my own eyes how my father, my brother, and seventeen of my family members were killed. So how do you expect my sadness to be relieved or my lamentation to be over?"
The abundant grief and endless lamentation of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) is not just a sign of a son's love towards his father; rather, it is based on the special knowledge and recognition he has of the status and position of a person such as Imam Hussain (PBUH).
Nonetheless, the eagerness for participating in the gatherings of mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH) may result in a spiritual richness, in a sense that one would feel he/she is needless of endeavoring in the other acts of worship emphasized by the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT). Thus, it is important to recognize how Imam Sajjad (PBUH) mourned over his father, as described by Imam Sadiq (PBUH),
“Zain al-Aabedin (PBUH) (Imam Sajjad (PBUH)) used to cry over his father for his entire life after the incident of Ashura. During this period, he used to fast in the days and worship at nights. When it was time to break his fast and he was offered food and water, he used to say, ‘The grandson of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP) was martyred while he was hungry and thirsty’, and he used to repeat this statement and cry continuously. He used to be like this until the day he passed away".
As the founder and main establisher of mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH), Imam Sajjad (PBUH) used to attend mourning over the tragedies of his father along with other acts of worship, such as fasting and nightly prayers. Considering this sample Imam Sajjad (PBUH) has put forward for the lovers of the martyr of Karbala (Imam Hussain (PBUH)), can one suffice to mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH) and ignore the tradition of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) in obeying and worshipping Allah (SWT)?!
(The above is a selection taken from "Al-Luhuf ala Ghatla al-Tofoof (Tragedies of the martyrs of Karbala)"(1), by Great Scholar Sayyid ibn Tawus (with some changes and additions))
The Roshd Website offers condolences to all Muslims, especially you dear friend, upon the 25th of Muharram, the anniversary of the martyrdom of the pioneer of the lovers and the beautifier of the worshippers, Imam Ali ibn Hussain al-Sajjad (PBUH).
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Footnote:
1. The reference used for this article is the Persian translation of this book by Farajullah Ilahi.
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
The Exam of Loyalty
Sometimes, a one or two, or a few day life of a person, which its description might fit in few pages writing, is glorious to an extent that can prove the worthiness of a person better than dozens of books. His majesty Ab al-Fazl al-Abbas (PBUH) was a person as such. Unfortunately, the history does not have much to say about his life. But what is the use of an abundant amount of information? What is important is the rank of a person before his Creator. His position is so high that Imam Sadiq (PBUH) has said about him, “Abbas’ position before Allah is so high that all the martyrs envy him.” (1) But what is the reason for this position?
It is the day of Tasua (the ninth day of the month of Muharram). Abbas (PBUH) is sitting in the presence of the Master of martyrs (PBUH). At that moment, a commander from the army of enemy arrives and shouts, “Tell Abbas ibn Ali and his brothers to come.”
Abbas (PBUH) hears that, but does not pay attention, as if he has not heard anything. He is sitting politely in the presence of his master Hussain ibn Ali (PBUT). At this time Imam Hussain (PBUH) says, ”Answer him, although he is a corrupt person.”
Abbas (PBUH) comes out of the tent, and realizes that it is Shemr ibn Dhi al-Jowshan that has called him. Having a family relation to Abbas (PBUH) from Abbas’ (PBUH) mother side both being from the same tribe, Shemr had brought a letter of immunity for Abbas (PBUH) and his brothers from his mother side before arriving from Kufah. As Shemr finished his words, the face of Abbas (PBUH) turned red, and anger ran through all his veins. He made a fury and said, “Allah curse you and the one who has given you this letter, what have you thought for me? Have you thought that I will leave my Imam and master Hussain Ibn Ali (PBUT) and come with you for the sake of my life? The mother who has raised us has not trained us like that…”
The next day, with the utmost loyalty to his Imam, first he sent his brothers to the battlefield, and after them, he stayed alone. Then he donated his life to his master excellently. Yes, this was what happened…
This is the extent of nobility, pureness, and self-sacrifice!
We only look to the surface of an action. We usually do not look to the inner layers of the action to see its value. But Imam Sadiq (PBUH) explained it to us and said, “God bless our uncle Abbas who sacrificed his life, and succeeded in the divine exam in the most excellent way possible.”(2)
(The above is a selection from “Hamaseye Hussaini” by Late Scholar Mutahhari, with minor changes)
The Roshd website offers its condolences upon the remembrance day of the teacher of moralities and the defender of the position of Wilayah, the oppressed martyr, Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abitalib (PBUT).
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Footnote:
1. Absaar al-Ayn fi Ansar al-Hussain (PBUH), p. 27
2. Absaar al-Ayn fi Ansar al-Hussain (PBUH), p. 27
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Movement Aimed at Guidance
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) has said, "Whoever witnesses an oppressor ruler declare lawful what Allah (SWT) has forbidden, break the promise of Allah (SWT), object the tradition of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP), and act among the people with injustice and oppression, yet does not prevent him from his evil actions through saying or action, is entitled to Allah's (SWT) punishment, just like the oppressor ruler.”(1)
Imam Hussain (PBUH) addressed the army of Hurr by reminding them of the aforementioned statement of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP), and bewared them of the unfavorable ending that awaited them. Then he said to them,
"O people! Beware that these people have become obedient to the Satan, and refused to obey Allah (SWT). They have propagated corruption and felony, and stopped applying the Islamic punishments for the criminals. They have allocated the public properties to themselves, and forbidden what Allah (SWT) has made lawful. Such corrupt and dissolute people are not qualified for being the rulers of the Muslims …
O people! You sent me letters and asked me to come to you. You promised not to give up helping me, and to stay loyal to me. Now that I have come to your land, if you remain faithful to your promise and do not leave me alone, you will reach true guidance; because I am Hussain ibn Ali, the son of Fatimah (PBUH) daughter of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP). I will be among you, my family will be with yours, and we will share our happiness and grief.
However, if you break your promise and breach your allegiance, I swear to my life that it would not be the first time you are performing such a shameful act, because you did the same thing to my father, my brother, and my cousin Muslim ibn Aqil… You have put yourselves into misery by your slackness and timidity, and deprived yourselves of any benefits. Whoever breaks his promise will pay the price of it". (2)
Imam Hussain (PBUH) declared the aim of his rising, which was regarding religious and social issues, in his speech. He showed that the main aspect of his rising was guiding people and that Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) have been chosen by Allah (SWT) for this mission. Therefore he addressed people in another part of his speech,
"The purpose of my rising and movement is not personal desires or human wishes; I do not want to do corruption or oppression, rather I intend to seek rectification in the nation of my grandfather. My purpose is to enjoin good and forbid evil … Whoever answers my call out of respect for the truth has chosen the path of salvation, because Allah (SWT) always supports the truth. However, if you refuse my call, I will remain patient until Allah (SWT) judges between me and these people, as he is the best judge".(3)
(The above is a selection taken from "Evaluating the Rising of Hussain (PBUH) from a New Perspective", by Muhammad Mahdi Shams al-Din, translated by Mahdi Pishwayi (with some additions))
The Roshd Website offers condolences to all the freeman, especially your dear friend, upon the days of the grief of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) and the true manifestation of love, the month of Muharram.
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Footnotes:
1. Tarikh Tabari, vol. 4, p. 304
2. Tarikh Tabari, vol. 4, pp. 304-305
3. Manaqib ibn Shahr Ashub, vol. 3, p. 341
According to al-Bara"; I saw the prophet (PBUH) with Hasan son of Ali on his shoulder and saying, "O Allah, I love him, so love him".
Naysaboori quoted abu-Hazim and abu-Hurayra as saying: "I saw the Messenger carrying Hosein son of Ali and saying, "O Allah, I love him, so love him".
Hakim ascribed this Hadith to abu-Horayra: “The Prophet came out to us with Hasan and Hosein on his shoulders, kissing them alternatively until he came to the point where we were standing; a man then said, “O Messenger of God, do you love them? He replied, “Yes, whosoever loves them has loved me and whosoever hates them has hated me".
According to Bin-Abbas: "When the verse, {I do not ask of you a wage for this, except love for thekinsfolk} was revealed, people said, "O Messenger of God, who are those kinsfolk of yours whose love became an obligation upon us? He replied,"Ali, Fatima and their two sons".
According to Abu-Bakr: "I heard the Prophet (PBUH) saying from the pulpit looking at the crowd at a time and at Hasan, who was beside him, at another, "This son of mine is a master and perhaps through him Allah will set things right between two parties of Moslems".
Another narration by Tirmithy, the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Truly, by this son of mine, Allah will straighten out two great parties".
According to Ya"la Bin-Morra: "We were in the company of the Messenger and where invited to a meal and there he was Hosein playing in the road, and then the Prophet (PBUH) hurried ahead of us and stretched out his hands putting one under his chin and the other behind the back of his head, embraced and kissed him and said: "Hosein is from me and I am from him; Allah loves whoso loves him; both Hasan and Hosein are of the Asbat (grandsons).
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Who is at Fault?
The knowledge of the Imams (PBUT) is a gem that sheds guidance. Their knowledge is like the shining sun which is always beneficial in any conditions and periods of time. Based on this fact even in their childhood, the Imams (PBUT) had the ability to answer questions in such a way that would stun their enemies. The following narration is an example of this matter.
Once, Abu Hanifah and Abdullah ibn Muslim arrive in Medinah. Abdullah says, “One of the great scholars of the Family of Muhammad (PBUH&HP) whose name is Ja’far ibn Muhammad (PBUT) lives here. Let us visit him and gain some knowledge.” When they arrive at the Imam’s house, they notice that a group of Shiite scholars are standing outside the Imam’s house, and waiting for the Imam to come out or be permitted to go inside. Meanwhile a young boy exits the house, and the scholars stand up out of respect for this young boy. Abu Hanifah asks, “Son of Muslim, who is this boy?”
Abdullah ibn Muslim says, “He is Musa, son of Ja’far ibn Muhammad.”
Abu Hanifah, “By Allah, I will make him ashamed in front of his followers.”
Abdullah replies, “You will never be able to do such.”
Abu Hanifah says, “By Allah, I will do as I said.” He then turned to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) and asked, “O boy, who commits a sin?”
Imam Kadhim (PBUH) answers, “O Sheikh, it depends on three cases. In case one sin is committed by Allah, and man is not responsible. If this is the case, then it is not suitable for the judge to punish man for a sin he did not do. Case two suggests that sin is committed by both man and Allah. If this be the case, Allah would be the more powerful partner, and it is not suitable for the stronger partner to punish the weaker partner. And finally case three suggests that sin is committed only by man, the servant, and not by Allah. In this case, if Allah pleases He can forgive otherwise He will punish.
Abdullah narrates, “Abu Hanifah became so quiet as if he had swallowed a rock. So I asked him, 'Did I not tell you not to bother the grandson of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP)?”
Indeed it is only an Imam that can answer the questioner at such a young age. A short, but comprehensive reply, which is taught as one of the most fundamental issues in teachings about the concept of Adl, Justice of Allah in the school of thought of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT). Considering the freedom and the power of choosing which Allah (SWT) has bestowed us, when we do an action willingly, that action is only attributed to us and we are the doer of that action. So if we sin, we deserve punishment. It is not fair to blame others or even the Lord for committing sins .(1) Under this case, reward and punishment, Paradise and Hell, make sense and have true meaning. Based on this fact, the principle of Adl (Divine Justice) has become one of the principles of religion in Shia Islam.
(The above is a selection from “Al-Ihtijaj Ala Ahl al-Lijaj, vol. 2, pp. 387, By Late Allamah Tabarsi (with some changes))
Roshd Islamic Shia Website congratulates all Muslims, especially you dear friend on the 7th of Safar, the birth anniversary of the seventh divine chosen leader, the treasure of divine knowledge, Imam Musa ibn Ja’far al-Kadhim (PBUH).
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Footnote:
1. Imam Ali (PBUH) says in this respect, “... Justice is such that you do not accuse God of Sin.” (I’lam al Waraa, p. 291).
Similarly Imam Sadiq (PBUH) says, “Justice is such that you do not accuse your Lord of what your Lord reprimands you of.” (Tohid Saduq, p. 96)
The Exemplar of the Lovers
"O Lord! Extend my life for as long as it is spent in obeying You…"
(Sahifah Sajjadiah, Supplication 20, Part of Phrase 5)
The blessed life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) exhibited spectacular examples of obeying Allah (SWT). He demonstrated a valuable manifestation of the aforementioned phrase of Sahifah Sajjadiah through helping the poor, compiling precious collections of supplications, and performing continuous acts of worship. Nevertheless, one of the beauties of the life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) was his persistent lamentation and mourning over the tragedies of his respected father, Imam Hussain (PBUH).
One of the servants of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) has narrated that,
“One day, Imam Sajjad (PBUH) went to the desert. I followed him and watched him while I was hiding. He put his head on a hard stone, started crying, and repeated a statement one thousand times. After that, he raised his head while his face and beard were covered with his tears. There, I approached him and said, ’O my master! Is it not time for your grief and lamentation to come to an end?"
Imam Sajjad (PBUH) replied,
"Woe on to you! Prophet Jacob (PBUH) had twelve sons; however, when Allah (SWT) took away one of them, grief overtook him so much that his hair was whitened, his back was bent, and he lost his vision due to excessive crying, even though his son was actually alive. But I witnessed with my own eyes how my father, my brother, and seventeen of my family members were killed. So how do you expect my sadness to be relieved or my lamentation to be over?"
The abundant grief and endless lamentation of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) is not just a sign of a son's love towards his father; rather, it is based on the special knowledge and recognition he has of the status and position of a person such as Imam Hussain (PBUH).
Nonetheless, the eagerness for participating in the gatherings of mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH) may result in a spiritual richness, in a sense that one would feel he/she is needless of endeavoring in the other acts of worship emphasized by the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT). Thus, it is important to recognize how Imam Sajjad (PBUH) mourned over his father, as described by Imam Sadiq (PBUH),
“Zain al-Aabedin (PBUH) (Imam Sajjad (PBUH)) used to cry over his father for his entire life after the incident of Ashura. During this period, he used to fast in the days and worship at nights. When it was time to break his fast and he was offered food and water, he used to say, ‘The grandson of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP) was martyred while he was hungry and thirsty’, and he used to repeat this statement and cry continuously. He used to be like this until the day he passed away".
As the founder and main establisher of mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH), Imam Sajjad (PBUH) used to attend mourning over the tragedies of his father along with other acts of worship, such as fasting and nightly prayers. Considering this sample Imam Sajjad (PBUH) has put forward for the lovers of the martyr of Karbala (Imam Hussain (PBUH)), can one suffice to mourning over Imam Hussain (PBUH) and ignore the tradition of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) in obeying and worshipping Allah (SWT)?!
(The above is a selection taken from "Al-Luhuf ala Ghatla al-Tofoof (Tragedies of the martyrs of Karbala)"(1), by Great Scholar Sayyid ibn Tawus (with some changes and additions))
The Roshd Website offers condolences to all Muslims, especially you dear friend, upon the 25th of Muharram, the anniversary of the martyrdom of the pioneer of the lovers and the beautifier of the worshippers, Imam Ali ibn Hussain al-Sajjad (PBUH).
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Footnote:
1. The reference used for this article is the Persian translation of this book by Farajullah Ilahi.
The Exam of Loyalty
Sometimes, a one or two, or a few day life of a person, which its description might fit in few pages writing, is glorious to an extent that can prove the worthiness of a person better than dozens of books. His majesty Ab al-Fazl al-Abbas (PBUH) was a person as such. Unfortunately, the history does not have much to say about his life. But what is the use of an abundant amount of information? What is important is the rank of a person before his Creator. His position is so high that Imam Sadiq (PBUH) has said about him, “Abbas’ position before Allah is so high that all the martyrs envy him.” (1) But what is the reason for this position?
It is the day of Tasua (the ninth day of the month of Muharram). Abbas (PBUH) is sitting in the presence of the Master of martyrs (PBUH). At that moment, a commander from the army of enemy arrives and shouts, “Tell Abbas ibn Ali and his brothers to come.”
Abbas (PBUH) hears that, but does not pay attention, as if he has not heard anything. He is sitting politely in the presence of his master Hussain ibn Ali (PBUT). At this time Imam Hussain (PBUH) says, ”Answer him, although he is a corrupt person.”
Abbas (PBUH) comes out of the tent, and realizes that it is Shemr ibn Dhi al-Jowshan that has called him. Having a family relation to Abbas (PBUH) from Abbas’ (PBUH) mother side both being from the same tribe, Shemr had brought a letter of immunity for Abbas (PBUH) and his brothers from his mother side before arriving from Kufah. As Shemr finished his words, the face of Abbas (PBUH) turned red, and anger ran through all his veins. He made a fury and said, “Allah curse you and the one who has given you this letter, what have you thought for me? Have you thought that I will leave my Imam and master Hussain Ibn Ali (PBUT) and come with you for the sake of my life? The mother who has raised us has not trained us like that…”
The next day, with the utmost loyalty to his Imam, first he sent his brothers to the battlefield, and after them, he stayed alone. Then he donated his life to his master excellently. Yes, this was what happened…
This is the extent of nobility, pureness, and self-sacrifice!
We only look to the surface of an action. We usually do not look to the inner layers of the action to see its value. But Imam Sadiq (PBUH) explained it to us and said, “God bless our uncle Abbas who sacrificed his life, and succeeded in the divine exam in the most excellent way possible.”(2)
(The above is a selection from “Hamaseye Hussaini” by Late Scholar Mutahhari, with minor changes)
The Roshd website offers its condolences upon the remembrance day of the teacher of moralities and the defender of the position of Wilayah, the oppressed martyr, Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abitalib (PBUT).
Roshd Islamic Shia Website
Footnote:
1. Absaar al-Ayn fi Ansar al-Hussain (PBUH), p. 27
2. Absaar al-Ayn fi Ansar al-Hussain (PBUH), p. 27
Movement Aimed at Guidance
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) has said, "Whoever witnesses an oppressor ruler declare lawful what Allah (SWT) has forbidden, break the promise of Allah (SWT), object the tradition of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP), and act among the people with injustice and oppression, yet does not prevent him from his evil actions through saying or action, is entitled to Allah's (SWT) punishment, just like the oppressor ruler.”(1)
Imam Hussain (PBUH) addressed the army of Hurr by reminding them of the aforementioned statement of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP), and bewared them of the unfavorable ending that awaited them. Then he said to them,
"O people! Beware that these people have become obedient to the Satan, and refused to obey Allah (SWT). They have propagated corruption and felony, and stopped applying the Islamic punishments for the criminals. They have allocated the public properties to themselves, and forbidden what Allah (SWT) has made lawful. Such corrupt and dissolute people are not qualified for being the rulers of the Muslims …
O people! You sent me letters and asked me to come to you. You promised not to give up helping me, and to stay loyal to me. Now that I have come to your land, if you remain faithful to your promise and do not leave me alone, you will reach true guidance; because I am Hussain ibn Ali, the son of Fatimah (PBUH) daughter of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP). I will be among you, my family will be with yours, and we will share our happiness and grief.
However, if you break your promise and breach your allegiance, I swear to my life that it would not be the first time you are performing such a shameful act, because you did the same thing to my father, my brother, and my cousin Muslim ibn Aqil… You have put yourselves into misery by your slackness and timidity, and deprived yourselves of any benefits. Whoever breaks his promise will pay the price of it". (2)
Imam Hussain (PBUH) declared the aim of his rising, which was regarding religious and social issues, in his speech. He showed that the main aspect of his rising was guiding people and that Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) have been chosen by Allah (SWT) for this mission. Therefore he addressed people in another part of his speech,
"The purpose of my rising and movement is not personal desires or human wishes; I do not want to do corruption or oppression, rather I intend to seek rectification in the nation of my grandfather. My purpose is to enjoin good and forbid evil … Whoever answers my call out of respect for the truth has chosen the path of salvation, because Allah (SWT) always supports the truth. However, if you refuse my call, I will remain patient until Allah (SWT) judges between me and these people, as he is the best judge".(3)
(The above is a selection taken from "Evaluating the Rising of Hussain (PBUH) from a New Perspective", by Muhammad Mahdi Shams al-Din, translated by Mahdi Pishwayi (with some additions))
The Roshd Website offers condolences to all the freeman, especially your dear friend, upon the days of the grief of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) and the true manifestation of love, the month of Muharram.
Roshd Islamic Shia Website
Footnotes:
1. Tarikh Tabari, vol. 4, p. 304
2. Tarikh Tabari, vol. 4, pp. 304-305
3. Manaqib ibn Shahr Ashub, vol. 3, p. 341
Naysaboori quoted abu-Hazim and abu-Hurayra as saying: "I saw the Messenger carrying Hosein son of Ali and saying, "O Allah, I love him, so love him".
Hakim ascribed this Hadith to abu-Horayra: “The Prophet came out to us with Hasan and Hosein on his shoulders, kissing them alternatively until he came to the point where we were standing; a man then said, “O Messenger of God, do you love them? He replied, “Yes, whosoever loves them has loved me and whosoever hates them has hated me".
According to Bin-Abbas: "When the verse, {I do not ask of you a wage for this, except love for thekinsfolk} was revealed, people said, "O Messenger of God, who are those kinsfolk of yours whose love became an obligation upon us? He replied,"Ali, Fatima and their two sons".
According to Abu-Bakr: "I heard the Prophet (PBUH) saying from the pulpit looking at the crowd at a time and at Hasan, who was beside him, at another, "This son of mine is a master and perhaps through him Allah will set things right between two parties of Moslems".
Another narration by Tirmithy, the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Truly, by this son of mine, Allah will straighten out two great parties".
According to Ya"la Bin-Morra: "We were in the company of the Messenger and where invited to a meal and there he was Hosein playing in the road, and then the Prophet (PBUH) hurried ahead of us and stretched out his hands putting one under his chin and the other behind the back of his head, embraced and kissed him and said: "Hosein is from me and I am from him; Allah loves whoso loves him; both Hasan and Hosein are of the Asbat (grandsons).
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