Knowing Allah, His Greatness and His Grace

قالَ رَسُولُ الله (ص) :

اَيّهَا النّاسُ اِنّهُ لا نَبِيَّ بَعدي وَ لا اُمّةَ بَعدَكُم ألا فَاعبُـدُوا رَبّكُـم وَصَلّوا خَمسَكُم وَصُومُوا شَهرَكُم وَ حِجُّـوا بَيتَ رَبِّكُم وَ اَدّوا زَكوةَ اَموالِكُم طيّبَةً بِها اَنفُسُكُم وَ اَطيعُوا وُلاةَ اَمرِكُم تَدخُلُـوا جَنّةَ رَبِّكُم

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The Holy Prophet [p.b.u.h.] said: "O' people! Verily, there is no prophet after me, nor any Ummah after you (Muslims). So, take care to worship your Lord, perform your five ritual prayers, fast in the appointed month (Ramadan), make pilgrimage to the House of your Lord (Mecca), give the alms of your wealth in order to purify your souls thereby, and obey the Holders of Authority, so that you enter the Paradise of your Lord."

Khisal-al-Saduq, p. 152

قالَ الا ِمامُ اَميرُالمُومنينَ عَلِيّ (ع) :

عِظَمُ الخالِقِ عِندكَ يُصَغِّرُ المَخلُوقَ في عَينك

نهج البلاغه الكلمات القصار 129

Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a.s.] said: "Having the Greatness of the Creator in your mind would make you realize the insignificance of the creatures in your view."

Nahjul-Balagha, Statement 129

قالَ الا ِمامُ اَميرُالمُومنينَ عَلِيّ (ع) :

طُوبى لِمَن اَخلَصَ لِلّهِ عَمَلَهُ وَ عِلْمَهُ وَ حُبّهُ وَ بُغْضَـهُ وَ اَخْذَهُ وَ تَرْكَهُ وَ كَلامَهُ وَ صَمْتَهُ وَ فِعْلَهُ وَ قَوْلَهُ

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Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a.s.] said: " Blessed is he who sincerely devotes the entirety of his actions, knowledge, love, hatred, receiving, relinquishing, speech, silence, deeds, and statements absolutely to Allah."

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 77, p. 289

قالَ الا ِمامُ الصّـادِقُ (ع) :

اَلقَلبُ حَرَمُ الله فَلا تُسكِنْ حَرَمَ اللهِ غَيرَ اللهِ

بحارالانوار/70/25

Imam Sadiq [a.s.] said: "The heart is the sanctuary of Allah, therefore, do not settle therein anything but Allah (The sacred place of the heart belongs to and Him alone. Therefore, keep the love of the world out of it.)

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 70, p. 25

قالَ الا ِمامُ الصّـادِقُ (ع) :

شيعَتُنَا الّذينَ اِذا خَلَوا ذَكَرُوا اللّهَ كَثيرًا

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Imam Sadiq [a.s.] said: "Our true followers are those who, when they are alone, remember Allah abundantly." (That is, they avoid committing vices in private where there is no barrier for them to commit sin by the mere remembrance of Allah.)

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 93, p. 162

قالَ الا ِمامُ البـاقِرُ (ع) :

لا وَاللهِ ما اَرادَ اللّهُ تَعالى مِنَ النّاسِ إلّا خَصلَتَينِ: اَن يُقِرّوا لَهُ بِالنِّعَمِ فَيَزيدَهُم وَ بِالذُّنُوبِ فَيَغفِرَها لَهُم

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Imam Baqir [a.s.] said: "By Allah, He, the Exalted, expects of people but two traits: that they confess for Him the blessings in order that He increases His bounties for them; and that they make confessions about their evil actions and then He forgives those sins for them."

Al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 426

قالَ الا ِمامُ الحُسَينُ (ع) :

اِنّ اللّه جَـلّ ذِكـرُهُ ما خَلَـقَ العِبـادَ إلّا لِيَعرِفُـوهُ فَـاِذا عَرَفـُوهُ عَبَـدُوهُ, فاِذا عَبَدُوهُ اِستَغنَوْا بِعِبادَتِهِ عَن عِبَادَة ما سِواهُ 

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Imam Husayn ibn Ali [a.s.] said: "Verily, Allah, the Exalted, has not created human beings except for recognizing Him and worshipping Him as (the consequence of) knowing Him; and when they worship Him they would lack the need of adoring any human being (or things) other than Him because of that worship."

Safinat-ul-Bihar, vol. 2, p. 180

قالَ الا ِمامُ عَلِيّ بنُ الحُسَينِ (ع) :

لا يُهلَكُ مُؤمِنٌ بَينَ ثَلاثِ خِصـالٍ: شَهـادَةِ اَن لا اِلهَ إلّاَ اللهُ وَحدَهُ لا شَريك لَهُ, وَ شَفاعَةِ رَسُولِ الله, وَ سِعَةِ رَحمَةِ الله

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The fourth Imam, Ali ibn Husayn [a.s.] said: "There is no destruction (Hell) for a believer having three qualities:

Confessing that there is no god besides Allah, the One Who has no partner; the intercession of the Messenger of Allah and the vastness of the Grace of Allah.

Safinat-ul-Bihar, p. 517

Dua By Imam Al-Sajjad (as) for Saturday;

"Bismillah" words that seekers of sanctuary repeatedly recite, word that the very cautious, in search of protection, often repeat. for the I seek refuge with Allah, the Exalted above all, from the oppression of the unjust, from the deceitful malice the envious (use) to lay snares and traps, from the injustice and outrage of the tyrants, and I sing His praise, do better and go beyond other praisers.

O Allah, Thou art One, has no partner; and is the Lord—Master, without being made; there is no discrepancy or nonsense in Thy commands, nor there is lawlessness in Thy Kingdom, I beseech Thee, to send blessings on Muhammad, Thy servant, Thy Messenger; to let me ask Thee for enlightenment and inspiration so as to be thankful for Thy bounties, which alone get Thy approval ultimately; to help me to obey Thee, and instinctively worship Thee; and make me deserve Thy rewards on account of Thy very kind patronage; and have mercy on me and prevent me from breaking in the bounds of (Thy) prohibitions, as far as I am kept alive, and show the way unto that which is useful and advantageous till I go on (survive); to let me take to heart the meanings of Thy Book, and, by its reading, throw down the heavy burden (of sins), and receive welfare and salvation, as a gift; let not my family and friends, who love me, leave me alone, let Thy favors reach me, in abundance, during the remainder of my life, exactly as they used to be made available for me, in full in the days gone by, O the Most Merciful.

O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad.

Who's a true Shia? Hadith 11

Ali bin Husain bin Ali bin Abu Taleb (Imam Sajjad) has said: “The
verse “The blood relations are nearer to one another in the Book of Allah” (8:75), was revealed about us. And this verse, “He made it a word to continue in his progeny” (43:28), was also revealed about us. The Imamate will stay in the progeny of Husain bin Ali until the Day of Judgment. The Qaem will have two occultations, one of which is longer than the other. The first one will last for six days, six months, or six years. (25) However, the second one will last so long that most of those who used to believe in it will deny it. Only those who have strong YAQEEN (certainty) who posses knowledge based on truth who do not find discomfort (in their hearts) to accept our will, and who submit to us – the Ahlul Bait, will stay steady in believing in (the Qaem).” (26)

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25-al -Fadl ibn Yasar said, "I asked abu Ja'far , ‘Is there a definite time for this
matter (the rise of al-Mahdi with Divine Authority)?" He said, "Those who set a
definite time have lied, those who set a definite time have lied, those who set a
definite time have lied. When Musa (Moses) came out to delegate before his lord
and gave the people a definite time for his return and Allah added an other ten
days his people said, ‘He has broken his promise.’" They then did what they did.
When we say a hadith (make a statement to you) and if our hadith comes true you
should say, "Allah has spoken the truth." If we say a hadith to you (make a
statement) and if doe not come true, you should say, "Allah has spoken the truth."
You will be rewarded twice."(al kafi 1:368)
26-Mahhajah fima nazala fi al-Qaem al-hujjah, verse 83; Kamaal al-Deen
waTamaam al-Ni’mah 2:323

Suitable Engravings for Every Gem:

Husain ibne Khalid visited Imam Reza (a.s.) and asked him if it was permissible
to visit the toilet wearing a gem on which was engraved:
‘There is no God but Allah.’
The Imam (a.s.) replied that this act was good for no one. Husain further
asked if the Prophet and other ancestors did not visit the toilet with
the ring on. The Imam (a.s.) replied in the affirmative but also stated that
the ring was in the right hand and that Husain should stop defaming his
ancestors. Then Imam (a.s.) said that naqsh (engraving) on the gem of
Adam, which was brought from heaven, was thus:
‘There is no God but one Allah and Mohammed is the Messenger of
Allah.’
The engraving on the Prophet's ring was:
‘There is no God but Allah, Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah.’
The engraving on Hazrat Ali (a.s.)'s ring was:
‘Allah is Master of the kingdom.’
The engraving on Imam Hasan (a.s.)'s ring was:
‘Verily, All honour (as a whole) belongeth (only) to God.’
The engraving on Imam Husain (a.s.)'s ring was:
‘Verily God accomplisheth His purpose.’
The ring worn by Hazrat Ali ibnul Husain (a.s.) and Imam Mohammed
Baqir (a.s.) belonged to Imam Husain (a.s.).
The engraving on the ring of Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) was:
‘Allah is my master and He will safeguard me from His creatures.’
The engraving on the ring of Imam Moosa Kazim (a.s.) was:
‘Sufficient for me is Allah.’
After speaking about the engraving of Imam Ali Reza (a.s.), he put
forth his hand on which he was wearing the ring of his father.
According to the tradition from Syed Ibne Taoos (r.a.), a person visited
Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) and said that he was scared of the ruler of Jazeerah
as his enemies had poisoned the ears of ruler and he may kill him.
The Imam (a.s.) ordered him to make a ring set in with a thick gem of
Hadeed Cheeni on one side of which the following three sentences
should be engraved:
‘I seek the refuge of the Mightiness of Allah. I seek the shelter of the
words of Allah. I seek the shelter of the Prophet of Allah.’
and at the back of the gem the following two lines should be engraved:
‘I have brought faith on Allah and his Books. I myself rely on Allah
and his Prophets.’ and further, the following should be engraved on all the four corners
of the gem:
‘I stand witness with all submission to there being no Creator except
Allah.’
When he will wear this ring all his difficulties will be solved; especially
he will not be afraid of the wicked. And if the ring is tied, women
will have an easy delivery and they will not be affected by any evil eye.
It is very important to protect this gem. Dirt should be kept away from it
and it should not be taken in bathroom or toilet as it contains the secrets
of God. Shias of Ahle Bait (a.s.) who are afraid of the enemy should keep
this ring dearer than life and hide it from their enemies and keep it a
secret except from those who are reliable. According to the traditionalist,
his experience proved what the Imam (a.s.) had said.
According to Imam Mohammed Baqir (a.s.), if a person possesses a
ring set in with Aqiq and turns it towards his palm and then looks at it
and recites the 97th chapter of the Holy Book (Sura Inna Anzalna):
‘In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful.
Verily, We sent it (The Quran) down in the night of Qadr! What can
make thee know what the night of Qadr is? The night of Qadr is better
than a thousand months. The Angels and the Spirit descend therein with
the permission of their Lord, with (decrees) of all affairs; Peace is (in the
whole night) till the breaking of the dawn!’
And recites this prayer:
‘I have brought faith on that One Allah who has no partner and I do
not believe in Jibl and Taghoot (idols)! And have also brought faith on
the beginning and the end, the visible and the invisible (aspects) of Mohammed
(s.a.w.a.) and Ale Mohammed (a.s.) whether their Imamat has
been declared or they are in their temporary disappearance. Mohammed
(s.a.w.a.) is the Prophet of Allah and Hazrat Ali (a.s.) is the Divine Vicegerent
of Allah.’
then God keeps him protected the whole day from trouble whether
they are descendent from heaven or earth and he will be protected till
the evening by God and God's friends will guide him.
According to another tradition, a person who makes a ring set in Aqiq
should have the following engraved on it so that God will protect him
from a bad death and he will die in his faith:
‘Mohammed (s.a.w.a.) is the Prophet of Allah and Hazrat Ali (a.s.) is
the Divine Vicegerent of Allah.’

Imam Sajjad (a)'s dua for Saturdays

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. O Allah, (please do) send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

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"Bismillah" words that        seekers of     sanctuary repeatedly recite, word that the very cautious, in search of protection, often repeat. for the I seek refuge with Allah, the Exalted above all, from the oppression of the unjust, from the deceitful malice the envious (use) to lay snares and traps, from the injustice and outrage of the tyrants, and I sing His praise, do better and go beyond other praisers. O Allah, Thou art One, has no partner; and is the Lord—Master, without being made; there is no discrepancy or nonsense in Thy commands, nor there is lawlessness in Thy Kingdom, I beseech Thee, to send blessings on Muhammad, Thy servant, Thy Messenger; to let me ask Thee for enlightenment and inspiration so as to be thankful for Thy bounties, which alone get Thy approval ultimately; to help me to obey Thee, and instinctively worship Thee; and make me deserve Thy rewards on account of Thy very kind patronage; and have mercy on me and prevent me from breaking in the bounds of (Thy) prohibitions, as far as I am kept alive, and show the way unto that which is useful and advantageous till I go on (survive); to let me take to heart the meanings of Thy Book, and, by its reading, throw down the heavy burden (of sins), and receive welfare and salvation, as a gift; let not my family and friends, who love me, leave me alone, let Thy favours reach me, in abundance, during the remainder of my life, exactly as they used to be made available for me, in full in the days gone by, O the Most Merciful. O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad.

ALLAHUMA S’ALLI A’LAA MUHA’AMMADIN’W WA AALI MUHAMMAD

BISMILLAAHIR-RAH’MAANIR-RAH’EEM

BISMILLAH KALIMATUL MUA’ TAS’IMEENA WA MAQAALATUL MUTAH’ARRIZEEN WA A-O’OD’U BILLAAHI TA-A’ALAA MIN JAWRIL JAAA- IREENA WA KAYDIL H’AASIDEENA WA BAGHYIZ’ ZAALIMEEN WA AH’MADUHOO FAWQA H’AMDIL HAAMIDEEN ALLAHUMMA ANTAL WAAH’IDU BILAA SHAREEKIN WAL MALIKU BILAA TAMLEEKIN LAA TUZ”AADDU FEE HUKMIKA WA LAA TUNAAZA-U’ FEE MULKIKA AS-ALUKA AN TUS’ALLIYA A’LAA MUH’AMMADIN A’BDIKA WA RASOOLIKA WA AN TOOZI-A’NEE MIN SHUKRI NUA’- MAAKA MAA TABLUGHU BEE GHAAYATA RIZ”AAKA WA AN TU-E’ENANEE A’LAA T’AA-A’TIKA WA LUZOOMI I’BADATIKA WAS TIH’QAAQI MATHOOBATIKA BI LUT’FI I’NAAYATIKA WA TARH’AMANEE BI S’ADEE A’N MA-A’AS’EEKA MAA AH’YAYTANEE WA TUWAFIQANEE LIMAA YANFA-UNEE MAA ABQAYTANEE WA AN TASHRAH’A BIKITAABIKA S’ADREE WA TAH’UTTA BI - TILAAWATIHEE WIZREE WA TAMNAH’NIS SALAAMATA FEE DEENEE WA NAFSEE WA LAA TOOH’ISHA BEE AHLA UNSEE WA TUTIMMA IH’SAANAKA FEEMAA BAQIYA MIN U’MREE KAMAAA AH’SANTA FEEMAA MAZ”AA MINHU YAA ARH’AMAR RAAH’IMEEN ALLHUMMA S’ALLI ALAA MUH’AMMADIN W WA AALI MUHAMMAD

Forgiveness of Sins

عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَينِ )ع) قَالَ: جَاءَ رُجُلٌ إِلـى النَّبِيِّ )ص) فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللٌّهِ مَا مِنْ عَمَلٍ قَبِيحٍ إِلاَّ قَدْ عَمِلْتُهُ فَهَلْ لِي مِنْ تَوْبَةِ؟  فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللٌّهُ )ص) فَهَلْ مِنْ وَالِدَيكْ أَحَدٌ حَيٌّ؟ قَالَ أَبِي. قَالَ فَاذْهَبْ فَبِرْهُ.  قَالَ فَلَمَّا وَلَّى قَالَ رَسُولُ اللٌّهُ )ص): لَوْ كَانَتْ أُمُّهُ.‏

Imam Zainul `Abidin (peace be upon him) relates: “Once a person approached the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) and said: ‘O’ Prophet of Allah!  I have committed every known evil act.  Is there a chance that I may be forgiven?’  The Messenger of Allah asked him: ‘Are any of your parents still alive?’ The man replied: ‘My father.’  He said to him: ‘Go and be good and kind to him.’ When he left, the Messenger of Allah muttered: ‘If only his mother had been alive.’”

Biharul Anwar, Volume 74, Page 82

"Shia is a kafir, because he follows the correct Sunnah!"

Description: 

In this lengthy video, I try to expose this rigid, Alim, from a particular sect of Islam, who says Shias are Kafir, via the false beliefs, and also, if shias of Imam Sadiq (as) are disbelievers, how comes Allah, accepts the dua of these Kafirs, straight away, to detest a man, with the love, of diseases and cruel death, from the likes of Leprosy... 

In this video, I try to explain, the event of Imam Sadiq (as)'s Mubahila, with a false, accusing Kafir!

Imam Sajjad (as)'s advice.

Be careful not to acquire the company of sinners &. help the oppressors &. tyrants &. become the neighbor of transgressors. Be careful & keep a look at their sedition &. commotion &. keep away from their area. And be aware that the one who opposes the friends &. saints of ALLAH &. follows a religion other than the religion of Allah &. self willingly makes his own view as the basis of his matter than that of the saint of Allah (omits the command of saints) will get into roaring fire which eats up the bodies, the bodies, which were overwhelmed by their wretchedness &. villainy. So take lesson, oh those having eyes &. visions &. do praise Allah upon His guiding you &. do know that you can not go out of the (sphere of) Allah's power towards the power of other than HIM. And Allah is watching your practices &. then you would get resurrected towards HIM. Therefore, get benefited by the admonition (of Allah) &. get trained &. chastised with the civility (decorum) of those pious.

•  (TUHFAL AQOOL, P 254)  http://raeesmustafa-imamalizain.blogspot.co.uk/