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Imam Ali

Eid Ghadir Khumm

Eid Ghadir Khumm

The Farewell Pilgrimage Ten years after the migration (hijrah), the Messenger of Allah [peace and blessings be upon him and his Progeny] ordered to his close followers to call all the people in different places to join him in his last pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage he taught them how to perform the pilgrimage in a correct and unified form. This was first time that the Muslims with this magnitude gathered in one place in the presence of their leader, the Messenger of Allah [s]. On his way to Makkah, more than seventy thousand people followed Prophet [s]. On the fourth day of Dhu'l-Hijjah more than one hundred thousand Muslims had entered Makkah.

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Ghadir Tradition: The Expressive Evidence for Guardianship

Ghadir Tradition: The Expressive Evidence for Guardianship In the open political climate recently established in the country, a number of Sunnite Molavi in the southern parts of the country, have started their offence to the Shiite beliefs (state’s official school) in contrary to their commitment on the issue of solidarity, an example of which is the article with the title of “The legendary of martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (a.s.)”, which was published in the “Nedaye Islam” magazine (licensed by Ministry of Guidance), and we replied it decisively.

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Ghadeer: The Day of Salvation of Mankind

Ghadeer: The Day of Salvation of Mankind “O’ Messenger! Proclaim what has been revealed from your Lord, if you do not do it, then you have not discharged your mission, and Allah will protect you from the (evil of) people.” Holy Qur’an 5:67

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Did Amirul Momineen Ali (A.S.) ever depend on the tradition of Ghadeer to prove his Caliphate?

Did Amirul Momineen Ali (A.S.) ever depend on the tradition of Ghadeer to prove his Caliphate? Question: As we know, on the day of Ghadeer, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) announced the vicegerancy and Caliphate of Amirul Mo-mineen (‘a) and made obedience obligatory on all Muslims. Now the question arises:

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Historical Event of Ghadir

Historical Event of Ghadir It was in the month of Zilhajj 10 A.H. when the Holy Prophet becoming intuitively aware of his approaching end, decided to make a farewell Pilgrimage to Mecca. As the time for the Pilgrimage approached, he started to make preparations for the journey. Hazrat Ali who was in Yemen was asked to complete his work and join the Prophet in Mecca.

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Wilayat in Ghadir

Wilayat in Ghadir Hadith no.29: The Prophet and the Wilayat of 'Ali عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ قَالَ: لَمَّا كَانَ يَوْمُ غَدِيرِ خُمٍّ أَمَرَ رَسُولُ اللٌّهِمُنَادِيًا فَنَادى: أَلصَّلوٌةُ جَامِعَةٌ، فَأَخَذَ بِيَدِ عَلِيٍّوَ قَالَ: أَللٌّهُمَّ مَنْ كُنْتُ مَوْلاَهُ فَعَلِيٌّ مَوْلاَهُ، أَللٌّهُمَّ وَالِ مَنْ وَالاَهُ، وَ عَادِ مَنْ عَادَاهُ

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Eid-e-Ghadeer is the greatest Eid of Allah (SWT)

Eid-e-Ghadeer is the greatest Eid of Allah (SWT) The closed schools and workplaces, clean and shining roads, perfumed houses, happy smiling people with rose like faces, new dresses, variety of meals and the noise of playing kids, which day does you remember by all this???

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Imam Ali (a.s.); The True Successor of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.)

Imam Ali (a.s.); The True Successor of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) During the time of the three Kholafa, although Ali (a.s.) did not take part in any of the battles, he was always available when they sought his advice on religious matters. His position as the jurist was on the top of the list among the companions of the Holy Prophet (saw).

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Virtues of Imam Ali (A.S.) in Sunni Sources

Virtues of Imam Ali (A.S.) in Sunni Sources Virtue Number 1 Hasan bin Ahmad bin Sokhtaweyh narrated in Kufa in the year three hundred and seventy-four from Abu Bakr Mohammad bin Ahmad bin Isa bin Mihran, from Yahya bin Abdul Hamid, from Qays bin Rabee’, from Aamash, from Abaya, from Habba Al-‘Arani, from the Commander of the Believers, Ali bin Abi Taleb , who said:

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The First Holy Imam

The First Holy Imam Amîru ’l-Mu’minîn ‘Alî —upon whom be peace— was born in the holy Ka’bah. ‘Abbâs bin ‘Abdu ‘l-Muttalib and others were sitting by the Ka’bah when they saw Fâtima bint Asad come to the Ka’bah and prayed to God to make her pregnancy easy for her.

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Imam Ali's Sermon on Divine Law

Imam Ali's Sermon on Divine Law Imam Ali has said: "By Allah, I think that these enemies of yours will soon gain a victory over you because, despite their falsehood, they are united, whereas you, despite your being right, are dispersed and separate from one another.

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The Attributes of Imam Ali (A.S.)

The Attributes of Imam Ali (A.S.) Out of the persons who have narrated the attributes of Imam Ali son of Abu Talib the author of Zakhairal-Uqba writes thus: "His stature was moderate and slightly short. His skin was of wheaten colour and his beard was white and long. His eyes were large and black. .

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Birthday of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.)

Birthday of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.) Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab of the 30th year of the Elephant (A.D. 600). His cousin, Muhammad, was now 30 years old. Ali's parents were Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib, and Fatima, the daughter of Asad, both of the clan of Hashim.

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An Introduction to the Second Infallible Hazrat Imam Ali (a_s)

An Introduction to the Second Infallible Hazrat Imam Ali (a_s) On the 13th of the month of Rajab, twenty-three years before the migration of the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) a child was born in the family of Abu Talib, the light of whom kindled the whole World. Kunaab Mecci narrates about his birth: ...

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Imam Ali (a.s.) ,First Youth To Accept Islam

Imam Ali (a.s.) ,First Youth To Accept Islam Ali was born some thirty years after the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He belonged to the most respectable family of Quraish, the Banu Hashim. His father "Abu Talib" was the real uncle of the Holy Prophet who brought him up after the death of the Holy Prophet’s grandfather.

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Imam Ali bin Abu Talib (A.S.), His Life, Achievements, and Merits

Imam Ali bin Abu Talib (A.S.), His Life, Achievements, and Merits Ali bin Abu Talib (A.S.) was the cousin and son-in-Law of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). It is outside the scope of this presentation to record the numerous achievements and merits of Imam Ali (A.S.). His exalted personality is such that even the most learned scholars are at a loss to fathom his greatness.

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Imam Ali's Instructions to his Companions

Imam Ali's Instructions to his Companions Four Hundred Topics of Religious and Worldly Affairs Cupping recovers the body and strengthens the mind. To have the mustache cut is a part of cleanness and a part of the Sunna. To odorize the mustache is an honor for the Recording Angels. It is also a part of the Sunna.

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Compilation of Imam Ali's Words and the Classification of Nahj al-Balaghah

Compilation of Imam Ali's Words and the Classification of Nahj al-Balaghah Ever since the early years of Islam, the eloquent wordings of Imam 'Ali (A.S.), especially his unparalleled sermons, have attracted the attention of the literati as well as the common man. Those familiar with the intricate beauties of the Arabic language, had collected or compiled these precious bezels of wisdom, starting from the lifetime of the Commander of the Faithful. As the historian Abu al-Hasan Mas'udi (d. 346 AH) says:

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Imam Ali's Biography

Imam Ali's Biography All the human beings experience ups and downs and face different problems in life The individuals , usually get weak and unable when facing a problem and try with the aid and guide of the experts to save themselves from the trouble;And by finding the "examples" in any field , and then following them , perform their duties in the best way as to solve their problems and relieve their pains. One of these examples is the honoured prophet (A.S) whom the holy koran has described (indentified) as such.

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The Verses of the Glorious Qur'an In the Praise of Imam Ali (A.S.)

The Verses of the Glorious Qur'an In the Praise of Imam Ali (A.S.) It is held unanimous by the Scholars of the two Islamic schools, that this verse was revealed for Imam Ali ( as ), when he readily slept in the bed of the Prophet ( pbuh&f ) , when the latter to thewill of God had to migrate from Mecca to Medina. The one who would agree to offer himself instead of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh&f ) who was wanted by the enemy must essentially have

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