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Our condolences to the believers on the demise of lady Zaynab binte Ali (A). She was a true example of patience, sacrifice, resistance, and being steadfast on the path of Allah. And woe, for we weep upon a blessed heart; the blessed heart of Zaynab binte Ali! For the land of Karbala is covered in a blood; the blood of Zaynab binte Ali\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s accomplishments. Muhammad Husayn Haddadian presents a heartbreaking latmiyya about the hardships faced by lady Zaynab binte Ali (A). O\\\' faithful sister Zaynab!

Congratulations to all the believers, all across the world, upon the birth anniversary of Ali Akbar ibn al-Husayn (A) and on Youth Day. Ali Akbar (A) was the son of the 3rd infallible Imam, Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A). Ali Akbar was martyred on the day of Ashura, in the land of Karbala on the 10th of Muharram, year 61 hijri. He was a steadfast, resolute, faithful, brave, honorable, noble, righteous, and beautiful youth both in his physical appearance and in his spiritual behavior. It is related that Ali Akbar (A) was so much like the holy Prophet (S), both in appearance and in character, that when people wanted to see the holy Prophet (S), they would look towards him. In this clip, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei reminds the youth that being a devout and faithful person is relatively easy, but remaining so until one\'s last moments, is a different matter. May Allah help us to live our lives with honor, righteousness, and faith until we leave this earth.

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where Imam Sadiq (A) relates some pieces of advice from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where the Messenger of Allah (S) says, \"Truthfulness is the Key to a Pure Life\". What pieces of advice does the Messenger of Allah (S) give to the Commander of the Faithful (A)? What are three characteristics that the Messenger of Allah (S) speaks to the Commander of the Faithful (A) about? What is the importance of speaking the truth and refraining from lies on an individual and societal level? Finally, how does speaking the truth lead towards trust and a pure life for both an individual and for the society on the whole? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) relates some pieces of advice from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where the Messenger of Allah (S) says, \"Truthfulness is the Key to a Pure Life\".

Inspire Pictures announces "Commander of the Faithful", a ground-breaking documentary on the life and times of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the brother of the Prophet Muhammad(S). First Trailer released on June 05, 2010

[English Sub] Islamic Unity Conference - Birthday of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w / Imam Sadiq a.s Ayatullah Ali Khamenei\\\\\\\'s Full speech Farsi sub English 19 january 2014. Supreme Leader\\\\\\\'s Speech in Meeting with Officials and Participants of Conference on Islamic Unity Print 19/01/2014 The following is the full text of the speech delivered on January 19, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with government officials and foreign participants of the 27th Conference on Islamic Unity. The meeting was held in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on the occasion of the birthday anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and Imam Sadiq (a.s.). In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful I would like to congratulate all of you dear audience who are present in this meeting, the dear guests of Unity Week, the ambassadors of Islamic countries and all the honorable officials who have accepted heavy responsibilities in the country, on the occasion of the auspicious birthday anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and his outstanding grandson - Imam Sadiq (a.s.). I would like to extend my congratulations to all the people of Iran, all Muslims and all liberated people throughout the world. This auspicious birthday is the source of many blessings which have been bestowed on the lives of human beings over the course of many centuries. It has helped nations, peoples and humanity in general to achieve the best human, intellectual and mental qualities. It has helped them to create a lofty civilization and to achieve bright prospects for a better life. On this birthday anniversary, what is important for the world of Islam and the Islamic community is to pay attention to the Holy Prophet\\\\\\\'s (s.w.a.) expectations of the Islamic community and to try hard to meet these expectations. The happiness of the world of Islam lies in this and nothing else. Islam emerged for the liberation of humanity- both liberation from the suppression and pressures of oppressive and dictatorial regimes which have ruled over all people and in order to form a just government for the entire humanity, and liberation from deceptive thoughts and illusions which dominate the lives of people and which make their lives deviate from the right path. At a time when Islam was about to emerge, the Commander of the Faithful (peace and greetings be upon him) described the environment in which people were living as an environment of \\\\\\\"fitna\\\\\\\": \\\\\\\"At that time, people had fallen into fitna, whereby the rope of religion had been broken\\\\\\\" [Nahjul Balaghah, Sermon 2]. Fitna means a dusty climate in which one cannot see anything. In such a climate, one cannot see the path and he does not know what to do. This was the conditions of the people who lived in that difficult area. The same conditions dominated - in a different way - the lives of the people in great countries and civilizations which existed at that time. It is not the case that we can think the people who were living in the Arabian Peninsula at a time when Islamic was about to emerge had terrible conditions while other people living in other areas were happy. The domination of cruel and oppressive regimes, their indifference towards the position of human beings and human principles and the outbreak of disastrous wars which were waged by powers for the sake of power had destroyed the lives of people. History shows that the two well-known civilizations of those days - that is to say, the Persian Sassanid civilization and the Roman civilization - were in such terrible conditions that it makes one pity the masses of the people who were living in those societies. The living conditions of those people were terrible and they were living in captivity. In such conditions, Islam came and freed people. This freedom first manifests itself in the hearts and souls of people. When one feels that he is free and when he feels the need to break chains, the forces inside him will be influenced by this feeling and then he can achieve social freedom if he shows determination and if he moves forward. Islam did this for people. The same message that Islam delivered at that time exists today in the world of Islam and in other parts of the world. The enemies of freedom kill the thought of freedom in people. When there is no thought of freedom, the movement towards freedom will either slow down or stop. Today, what we Muslims should do is to try to achieve the kind of freedom that Islam wants. The independence of Muslim nations, the establishment of popular governments throughout the world of Islam, the participation of all people in making decisions and determining fates and their movement on the basis of Islamic sharia are things which liberate nations. Of course, Muslim nations feel that they need this movement today. This feeling exists throughout the world of Islam and without a doubt, it will finally achieve results. If outstanding personalities - whether political, scientific and religious personalities - in Muslim countries carry out their responsibilities in the proper way, then the future of the world of Islam will be a bright one. Muslims are hopeful about this future. Today, the world of Islam feels that it is awake. It is exactly at this point that the enemies of Islam - those people who are opposed to Islamic Awakening, independence of nations and the domination of God\\\\\\\'s religion in all countries - enter the arena. It is exactly at this point that all kinds of tricks are used for creating obstacles in the way of Islamic societies. And the most important trick that they use is creating discord. It is 65 years now that the world of arrogance has been trying with all its power to impose the existence of the Zionist regime on Muslim nations and to make them accept this regime. But it has failed. We should not look at some countries and governments which are willing to act against their national interests in order to safeguard the interests of their foreign friends - who are the enemies of Islam - and to consign Islamic interests to oblivion. Peoples are opposed to the presence of the Zionists. It is 65 years now that they have been trying to erase the memory of Palestine, but they have failed. During the 33-day war in Lebanon and during the 22-day war and - for the second time - the eight-day war in Gaza which were waged in recent years, Muslim nations and the Islamic Ummah showed that they are alive. The Islamic Ummah showed that despite the investment of America and other western powers, it has managed to preserve its identity, to slap the fake and imposed Zionist regime across the face and to frustrate the allies of oppressive Zionists who did their best during this time to preserve this imposed, oppressive and criminal regime. The Islamic Ummah showed that it has not forgotten about Palestine. This is a very important issue. It is in such conditions that the enemy is focusing all its efforts on making the Islamic Ummah forget about Palestine. How do they want to do this? They want to do this by creating discord, waging domestic wars, promoting deviant extremism in the name of Islam, religion and Islamic sharia. They want a group of people to say takfiri things against Muslims. The existence of these takfiri orientations which have emerged in the world of Islam is good news for arrogance and the enemies of the world of Islam. It is these takfiri orientations that attract the attention of Muslims towards insignificant issues instead of letting them pay attention to the truth about the existence of the malevolent Zionist regime. This is the exact opposite of what Islam wants. Islam has asked Muslims to be \\\\\\\"strong against unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other\\\\\\\" [The Holy Quran, 48, 29]. Muslims should be strong against the enemies of religion. They should stand firm and they should not be influenced by the enemies. Being \\\\\\\"strong against unbelievers\\\\\\\" is the clear message of this ayah. Muslims should be compassionate towards one another, they should stay together and join hands and they should hold fast to the rope which Allah stretches out for them. This is the command of Islam. Now what happens if an orientation emerges which divides Muslims into believers and unbelievers, which targets a group of people as unbelievers and which pits Muslims against one another? Who can doubt the role of arrogance and the security services of arrogant and malevolent governments in creating, supporting and enriching these orientations and in equipping them with weapons? These arrogant powers sit and plan for this. The world of Islam should attend to this issue because it is a grave danger. Unfortunately, a number of Muslim governments unwittingly add fuel to the fire of this discord. They do not understand that fueling this discord will kindle a fire which will burn them as well. This is what arrogance wants: they want a group of Muslims to wage a war against another group of Muslims. Those who give rise to this war are people who benefit from the money provided by puppet rulers. These puppet rulers give them money and weapons in order to pit people in such and such a country against one another. This move has been reinforced by arrogance in the past three, four years during which a wave of Islamic Awakening has emerged in a number of Islamic and Arabic countries. They want to do this in order to overshadow Islamic Awakening. By making this move, they are pitting Muslims against one another. Moreover, the propaganda networks of the enemies are projecting an ugly image of Islam for public opinion throughout the world. They are doing this by magnifying events. What do people think of Islam when media networks show a person who is devouring the liver of another person in the name of Islam? The enemies of Islam have planned this. These are not things that happen all of a sudden and out of the blue. These are things for which many plans have been devised over a long period of time. There are different policies and spy rings behind these moves. There is big money behind these moves. Muslims should confront any phenomenon which is against their unity. This is a great responsibility for all of us. Both Shia and Sunni Muslims, and different groups which exist among Shia and Sunni Muslims should shoulder this responsibility. Unity means reliance on common points. We have many common points. Muslims\\\\\\\' common points are more than their disagreements and therefore, they should rely on them. The main responsibility in this regard falls on the shoulders of outstanding personalities - whether political, scientific or religious personalities. Religious scholars in the world of Islam should prevent Muslims from creating sectarian and religious discord. Academic scholars should help students understand that today, unity is the most important issue in the world of Islam. The most important issue is unity for the sake of reaching goals. These goals are achieving political independence, establishing religious democracy and observing divine rules in Islamic societies. Islam invites people to freedom, dignity and honor. This is an obligation and responsibility today. Political personalities too should know that their dignity and honor lies in their reliance on Muslim peoples, not on foreigners and those who are arch enemies of Islamic societies. One day, arrogant powers dominated people everywhere in Islamic regions. One day, policies carried out by America and before that England and other countries, dominated the lives of people in Islamic regions. Nations gradually managed to liberate themselves from this direct domination. In the present time, the enemies want to replace this direct domination, which they imposed during the era of imperialism, with indirect domination - that is to say, political, economic and cultural domination. Of course, in some areas they are imposing this direct domination again. As you see, a number of European countries want to create the same situation which existed in the past in Africa. The path is Islamic Awakening. The path is awareness about the position of Muslim nations. Muslim nations have many resources, they have sensitive geographical locations, they have a very valuable historical legacy and they have unique economic resources. If Muslims collect themselves, find their true identity, rely on themselves and extend the hand of friendship, then this region will be an outstanding and enlightened region and the world of Islam will witness dignity, greatness and honor. By Allah\\\\\\\'s favor, this is what will happen in the future. One can see the signs of this future such as the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the establishment and stability of the Islamic Republic in this sensitive region. It is 35 years now that arrogant regimes - including America and other powers - have been doing their best to work against the Islamic Republic and the people of Iran. Despite this, the people of Iran and the Islamic Republic are becoming stronger, more rooted, more powerful and more influential on a daily basis. By Allah\\\\\\\'s favor, this strength, this stability and this power will increase in the future. In the world of Islam too, one sees that the awareness of people and youth about Islam and the future of Islam has increased compared to the past. In some countries, people are much more aware than they were in the past. Of course, the enemy is making some efforts, but if we look carefully and vigilantly, we will see that - by Allah\\\\\\\'s favor - this wave of Islamic movement is going forward. God\\\\\\\'s mercy be upon our magnanimous Imam (r.a.) who opened up this path for us. He taught us that we should rely on God, ask Him alone for help and be hopeful about the future. Then, we moved forward on this path and by Allah\\\\\\\'s favor, we will continue to do this. I hope that Islam and Muslims achieve victory and I ask God to bestow His mercy and forgiveness on the martyrs of this bright path. Greetings be upon you and Allah\\\\\\\'s mercy and blessings Source: http://english.khamenei.ir//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1859

On the occasion of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), we bring you a gem of a clip: the Leader himself recites the lament for our beloved Imam. May Allah accept your tears.

Drowned in love of Mawla Imam Ali (A), the leader lists a few attributes out of countless attributes the Commander of the Faithful.

On the auspicious occasion of the birth of The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A), we bring to you a deep, drenched in love, spiritually uplifting and mesmerizing clip. Ya Ali (A)

From the Times of Imam Ali (A) to the Times of Sayyid Ali Khamenei | Hashim al-Haidari There was a time when the commander of the faithful, Imam Ali (A), would yearn for companions who could sacrifice for the divine religion of Islam. All he had was a handful of loyal companions that could probably be counted on finger tips. Is the situation still the same or are we better prepared for Imam Mahdi (ATFS), the awaited savior who is waiting for us?! #MustWatch #MustShare #Wilayah #DivineMovement

What were the recent “protests” in Iran really about? Why was the price of gas tripled in Iran? Why did the mainstream media and American politicians magnify the entire thing? How did the noble Iranian people respond to the circumstances? The Second Phase has begun. Iran is the hub and center of Pure Muhammadan Islam, the land of the emergence of the Islamic Revolution where the people are preparing for Imam Mahdi (A). But why is there so much pressure on Iran? A brief explanation of all these things and an examination of the current political climate and a revelation of the incredible direction the Islamic Republic of Iran and the entire world is now heading. The New Islamic Civilization is in the making… #IranProtests #IslamicRepublic #Iran #ImamMahdi #IslamicRevolution #NewIslamicCivilisation #America #GreatSatan #israel #UK #Saudi #Saudis #FreePalestine #Palestine #Dajjal #NewWorldOrder #NWO #Nato #Trump #Clinton #ClintonBodyCount #TrumpBodyCount #BodyCount #Pompeo #Netanyahu #HillaryClinton #BernieSanders #American #Yemen #Iraq #Afghanistan #Syria #BasharAlAsad #Asad #Pakistan #Bahrain #FreeIran #Turkey #IranianProtests #iran #tehran #love #IraqProtests #Khamenei #ImamKhamenei #Sistani #Ayatollah #AyatollahSistani #IranGas #Russia #Putin #EyesOnIran #FreeAllProtesters #Mullahs #IranMullahs #StopIranBloodshed #IranProtesters #IRGC #OneSolution #Revolution #DeathToAmerica #DeathToEngland #DeathToSaudi #DeathToisrael #CrimesAgainstHumanity #IranLightsOff #IslamicRepublicMustGo #SecondPhase #Rouhani #Hezbollah #Houthis #Ansarullah #Hamas #Zaynabioon #Fatimioon #HashdShabi #Kataib #Resistance #IslamicResistance #Sanctions #Embargo #IranSanctions

Who has the ability to speak comprehensively about the personality of Imam Ali (A). The Commander of the faithful is beyond the comprehension of even the best of our U\'rafa. See how humble Imam Khomeini (R) is when it comes to talk about the divine attributes of Mawla Ali (A).

Remembering the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A) on his martyrdom anniversary. Sayyid Majeed Bani Fatemeh, a famous reciter of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

How do we define life and death for us respectively? Who do we consider to be alive and who is dead? Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei explains it very clearly. We learn it from the words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A). The 8-year US-imposed war from 1980-1988 is the proof of what we believe in. The great satan America and its allies must know who they are in confrontation with. #DeathToAmerica #LongLiveResistance #Life&Death

The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei sends his congrats to all the Muslims upon the auspicious birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A) and Imam Mohammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (A). A special reminder is also given regarding the great blessings of the blessed month of Rajab. Make sure to watch and take full advantage of this great month of Rajab.

Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei congratulates the Muslims on this blessed day, the 13th of Rajab, the auspicious Eid of the birthday of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), the father of the Islamic Ummah. The Leader also describes the qualities of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini (R) and shows how he was the beloved father of the Islamic Revolution and the current Islamic movement in the world.

The Faithful Companion of the Holy Prophet (saww)

Salutations upon Husayn, Ali ibn Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. In the words of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (A), Ayatollah Javadi-Amoli describes for us the night before the day of the 10th of Muharram, when Imam Husayn (A) addresses his faithful companions. Who was the first person to stand up and proclaim that the companions of Imam Husayn (A) will never leave him stranded and alone? And what did Imam Husayn (A) say when the esteemed and honorable Qasim ibn al-Hasan asked him about the killing of a six-month-old infant? If the enemy won\\\'t reach the tents, then how is it that Ali Asghar will be killed?

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), who narrates from his ancestor, the Commander of the Believers, Amirul Mo\'mineen, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What happens to a deed or an action when it is accompanied with Taqwa? Can one consider a deed that is incredibly small to be insignificant if it is accompanied by Taqwa? And likewise, what happens to a deed if it doesn\'t have Taqwa? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A).

What is the symbol of Islam Iran\'s identity? And when it comes to the status of a martyr, does it matter whether they are young or old, literate or illiterate? Finally, what is the true meaning of martyrdom? The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, answers beautifully. In the end, he gives the direction to faithful Islamic artists. Remember, the peak is martyrdom. #CultureOfMartyrdom

What was Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A) killed for? What is one aspect of Imam Ali\\\'s life that we must try to inculcate in our lives? Who was lady Sude of the Hamdani Tribe of Yemen? And what did she say to Muawiya regarding Imam Ali (A)? Shaykh Mansour Leghaei answers these questions and more in this 13th Rajab, Imam Ali (A) special Scholar Clips. Our warmest and heartiest congratulations to the believers across the world upon the auspicious and great event of the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). #ScholarClips #IslamicPulse #13Rajab #ImamAli #Ali #Wilayate #Imamate #Justice #Khaybar #Yemen #Muawiya

The Day of Imamate and Wilayate | Imam Khomeini Who is the trustee and the door of Wahi? Who is the greatest Mufassir of the holy Qur\'an after the holy Messenger of Allah (S)? And what was the effect of his blessed birth? Finally, which day is the day of Wilayate, Be that, Nubuwwate, and Imamate all in one? The esteemed Imam Ruhollah Khomeini (R) speaks and answers, and congratulates the nation on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful and the first divinely appointed Imam – Ali ibn Abi Talib (A).

In this episode of the IP Talk Show, we invited Shaykh Muhammad Husayn to speak with us about this great occasion of the 13th of Rajab. What are some of the virtues of Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A)? And what are two verses of the holy Quran that talk about Imam Ali (A)? Congratulations to the believers across the world upon the auspicious birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #ImamAli #13thRajab #Rajab #Quran #Islam #AhlulBayt #CommanderoftheBelievers #AmirulMomineen #Imamate #Wilayate #Muhammad

\\\"Reach the Peak\\\" as we delve deeply into the beautiful pages of Nahjul Balagha and the wise words of the Commander of the Faithful, the first divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). In this episode, Sayyid Amir Behbahani speaks to us about \\\"What Do You Do in Times of Fitnah?\\\" What is the first Hikmah of Imam Ali (A) in Nahjul Balagha? And according to Imam Ali (A), what should one do in times of Fitnah and discord? Is this Hikmah addressed to a specific group of people or is it addressed to the general public? And what are some of the definitions of the word Fitnah? Why has Imam Ali (A) used the example of a two-year-old male camel, in this Hikmah? Finally, what is a present-day example of this beautiful Hikmah of Imam Ali (A)? If you ultimately want to \\\"Reach the Peak\\\", you\\\'re going to have to take the first step - wherever you are! #IslamicPulse #ReachthePeach #ImamAli #Rajab #NahjulBalagha #RTP #Islam #Allah #Shia #Muslim #Sunni #AhlulBayt #Imamate #Wilayate #Ali

Return, my dear Imam (A), return! Return, my dear Imam (A), I will become your helper! Return, my dear Imam (A), I will become your supporter! Salam O’ brave and honorable Commander! Salam from this honorable new generation at your service! This beautiful Nasheed is recited by Haj Aba Zar Roohi along with 313 little helpers of Imam Zaman – peace be upon him – who make a promise to the Imam of our Time, to be of use to his cause, and to be his faithful servants despite their young ages. A lesson for us all to learn.

\\\\\\\"Reach the Peak\\\\\\\" as we delve deeply into the beautiful pages of Nahjul Balagha and the wise words of the Commander of the Faithful, the first divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). In this episode, Sayyid Amir Behbahani speaks to us about how \\\\\\\"Greed Leads to Your Devaluation\\\\\\\". Yet, what is the second Hikmah of Imam Ali (A) in Nahjul Balagha? And what is one of the pieces of advice that Imam Ali (A) gives to perhaps one of his most esteemed commanders, Malik al-Ashtar? And what is the difference between Tama\\\\\\\' and Hirs? What is a narration from Imam Sajjad (A) as regards to greed? What are some other saying from Imam Ali (A) regarding greed? Finally, how can one fight greed? If you ultimately want to \\\\\\\"Reach the Peak\\\\\\\", you\\\\\\\'re going to have to take the first step - wherever you are! #IslamicPulse #ReachthePeach #ImamAli #Rajab #NahjulBalagha #RTP #Islam #Allah #Shia #Muslim #Sunni #AhlulBayt #Imamate #Wilayate #Ali

\\\"Reach the Peak\\\" as we delve deeply into the beautiful pages of Nahjul Balagha and the wise words of the Commander of the Faithful, the first divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). In this episode, Sayyid Amir Behbahani speaks to us about another revolutionary attribute; \\\"Realistic Confidence\\\". Yet, what are some of the revolutionary attributes that have been previously spoken of? And what is the fifth phrase of Imam Ali (A) in Hikmah No. 3 of Nahjul Balagha? What does Imam Ali (A) describe helplessness as? And along these lines, what is one of the obstacles on our path to success? What are some of the sources of confidence? What role does belief play in having confidence? Finally, what is a life that has no ultimate purpose? If you ultimately want to \\\"Reach the Peak\\\", you\\\'re going to have to take the first step - wherever you are! #IslamicPulse #ReachthePeak #ImamAli #Rajab #NahjulBalagha #RTP #Islam #Allah #Shia #Muslim #Sunni #AhlulBayt #Imamate #Wilayate #Ali

Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the first ten days of Muharram and the commemoration of the mission and martyrdom of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (A). Imam Khamenei sheds light on the Baseerat (insight) and Wafa’a (loyalty) of Abal Fazl al-Abbas – the courageous and chivalrous brother of Imam Husayn (A) – and narrates his heartbreaking final moments. Peace be upon you, O\' son of the Commander of the Faithful. Peace be upon you, O\' righteous servant of Allah, Peace be upon you, O\' obedient to Allah and to His Messenger. We Are The Nation of Martyrdom. We Are The Nation of Imam Husayn.

Becoming familiar with some of the sweet concepts of the Sha’baniya Supplication / Session 2 In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. In the beginning of the “Sha’baniya Supplication,” many reasons for not supplicating God have been mentioned. These reasons show that when a person wants to say something to God, there is no need to say anything. God hears a person’s words even before he says anything; God knows his words. The Almighty God knows a person’s needs, so how else can one talk to God? Perhaps many people don’t read supplications because they think God knows everything that is in their hearts and all their needs. The Commander of the Faithful (‘a) mentions the reasons for not praying. After the passionate insistence that can be seen at the beginning of the supplication, after that intense emotion, beseeching and escaping from others, life and the world towards God, and after the enthusiasm that he shows for talking to God, he immediately says some things, which seem to be reasons for not praying. The Imam (‘a) says, “I have hope for the reward that is with You. You know what is inside me. You are aware of my needs and my inner being. My return to the Hereafter and my eternal home are not hidden from you.” You are not unaware of my past or my future and what I want to tell You. “Whatever I want to say or request, and also what I have hope for my outcome, are not hidden from You.” All of these can be a reason for not praying. “God You know my situation!” If the Almighty God knows these, why does he insist on talking to God? Actually, I want to say that the Commander of the Faithful, Ali (‘a), wants to announce the severity of his insistence here. Although God knows, he is beseeching Him and asking Him, “Hear my prayer. Hear my voice. Pay attention to me when I talk to You.” When the Commander of the Faithful says these words, his insistence on praying becomes clear. “I insist and I know that You know all about me.” We regular people may not really have this deep understanding like Imam Ali (‘a) that God is totally aware about us. But, the Commander of the Faithful has a deep understanding and belief that God is aware about a person. So why does he insist for God to hear him when he knows that God hears? This shows a certain level of desire and asking, when a person puts these kinds of rational words aside. As a poem says, “Say goodbye to wisdom.” If a person wants to reason exactly, he may say, “God, I’m sitting here and You know all my requests.” But, when this intense emotion, enthusiasm and pleading reaches a peak, a person cannot be patient and quiet anymore. We should read the “Sha’baniya Supplication” with this intention that we have come to see how the Commander of the Faithful (‘a) talks to God. This supplication is amazing. We should read it in a way that we are looking at the face and insistence of the Commander of the Faithful (‘a). I remember a tradition in which the Imam said some things to his companion. His companion said, “I saw that the Commander of the Faithful was leaving the city at dawn. I asked, ‘Where are you going?’ He replied, ‘I’m going after my own wishes!’ The Imam was in a different mood when he said this. I asked, ‘What are your wishes and needs?’ The Imam replied, ‘The one who should know, knows. I don’t need to tell these to anyone else.’” Here, the Imam is saying the same sentences to his friend too. And, he left in that different mood. He would wail and cry very much (when praying). God, if we aren’t able to reach You, we ask to see at least the Commander of the Faithful’s supplications one time, so that we can understand what is going on in the world, how Your friends felt and look at them from afar. If we are never able to imagine this feeling clearly and aren’t able to experience this in ourselves, let us see it in the unique face of the Commander of the Faithful. See in the first phrase of this supplication how Imam Ali states his beliefs about God, “God, whatever happens to me till the end of my life is in Your hands and Your knowledge. What comes to me or is taken away, benefits or loss, are in Your hands and not the hands of anyone else.” He’s showing his extreme monotheism. Along with this, Imam Ali (‘a) is showing a great enthusiasm, and that enthusiasm doesn’t allow him to be silent. Although God sees him, his severe enthusiasm compels him to talk to his God. As I explained about the previous phrase, this severe enthusiasm causes him to say, “Hear my prayer. Hear my voice.” There is no need for him to say these. God hears.