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The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. Islamic Pulse offers our condolences to all the believers across the world upon the demise of the holy Messenger of Allah (S) and the 2nd Infallible Imam, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (A). In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is honored to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar shares with us an excerpt from Dua \'Arafa where Imam Husayn (A) speaks to us about certain attributes of Allah that should really make us think twice about worrying about whether there is one to help us or not; even after being in a long denial about the true source of help and support. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. Islamic Pulse offers its condolences to all the believers across the world upon the martyrdom of the 8th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha (A). In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is humbled to present an exposition of a Dua recited by Imam Redha (A) on the day of \'Arafa; the same day of \'Arafa where Imam Husayn (A) recited his famous Dua \'Arafa. Isn\'t it way passed time, that we got back on the path of Allah? Haven\'t you been waiting far too long to ask for forgiveness and turn over a new leaf? Isn\'t it time for you to start brand new? Sayyid Shahryar helps us out and shows us the door; but it is up to every single one of us to walk through it, and attain salvation. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about how we very rarely tend to be grateful for all the blessings that Allah has given us, and lists for us all the things that Imam Husayn (A) takes an oath upon in the presence of Allah; all to conclude with one profound statement regarding the thankfulness to Allah. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. This year, for the months of Muharram and Safar, Sister Spade brings us special episodes that deal with the event of Karbala, and the various concepts and details which surround it. In this episode, Sister Spade explains who was Imam Husayn (A), this savior of Islam, because it is important to know who Imam Husayn (A) was and what his background was, in order to fully understand what he stood up for and why. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #SisterSpade #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Muharram #Safar #Sunnah #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about two steps, from among many, which will help us have a relationship with Allah. The first step is to have an open conversation with Allah. And another step is to always remember to stay humble in front of Allah. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. This year, for the months of Muharram and Safar, Sister Spade brings us special episodes that deal with the event of Karbala, and the various concepts and details which surround it. In this episode, Sister Spade talks about the famous tradition from the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) which says that \"Husayn is from me, and I am from Husayn\", and how this profound statement played out in the battle between Good and evil. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #SisterSpade #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Muharram #Safar #Sunnah #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar have passed on, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about how we behave towards Allah and how Allah treats us in return. It\'s time to reassess our relationship with Allah, and start making real changes on our behalf, because Allah has always been good to us. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our sincere and heart-felt condolences to the believers of the world upon the martyrdom of Imam al-Baqir (A). Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A) is the fifth divinely appointed Imam. He was the son of the fourth divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Sajjad (A) and the Imamate of Imam al-Baqir (A) lasted for nineteen years. During his blessed and auspicious Imamate, a great step was taken towards the organization of Shia thought in numerous fields including, but not limited to ethics, jurisprudence, theology, and exegesis. According to historical sources, he was present at the event of Karbala as a child in 61 hijri. He was martyred via poison on the 7th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Hasan Taheri from the Islamic Republic of Iran recites a moving elegy in the memory of Imam al-Baqir (A). You are Baqir al-Uloom (A) and the world is at your command, O\' Imam al-Baqir (A)!

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this year\'s months of Muharram and Safar, the Islamic Pulse team has gone out of their way in order to bring you fresh productions with one central theme; Imam Husayn (A). In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which was recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about Allah being the Repayor and so much more. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn - peace and blessing be upon them all. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. The Islamic Pulse Talk Show is humbled and honored to present our very first Muharram special talk show that focuses on Imam Husayn (A) and his eternal mission. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Sayyid Amir Behbahani about a subject rarely spoken about; the attributes of the enemies of Imam Husayn (A). In this episode we discuss one attribute of the enemies of Imam Husayn (A); silence in the face of oppression. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Ashura #Karbala #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Arbaeen #Islamic_Revolution Duration: 17:19 🌍 islamicpulse.tv 👤 fb.me/islamicpulse 📱 telegram.me/islamicpulse 🎬 shiatv.net/user/islamicpulse 💬 twitter.com/islamic_pulse 📱 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcFFiAnaoTN3WfqJyQXw00

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. This year, for the months of Muharram and Safar, Sister Spade brings us special episodes that deal with the event of Karbala, and the various concepts and details which surround it. In this episode, Sister Spade explains to us the overall purpose of commemorating the events of Karbala. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #SisterSpade #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Muharram #Safar #Sunnah #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. The Islamic Pulse Talk Show is humbled and honored to present our very first Muharram special talk show that focuses on Imam Husayn (A) and his eternal mission. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Shaykh Muhammad Husayn about some interesting and beautiful lessons we learn from Imam Husayn (A); the divine lesson of forgiveness. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Ashura #Karbala #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Arbaeen #Islamic_Revolution

The Secret behind the Special Status of Hazrat Abu al-Fazl al-Abbas (\'a) Everything for Aba Abdullah al-Husayn (‘a) in Karbala was Abbas. Does a person become like this because his hand is cut off? No! Where a person is struck isn’t what makes a difference. A person’s body strength isn’t what makes a difference. What is it that separates Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas from the rest so much? Intention! “And I will fight with whoever fights with you.” He was thinking about the world. Do you know what Abbas’s intention was that he reached to this height? Saving the entire world! He didn’t want less than this. He was standing with Imam Husayn (‘a) and he saw 72 helpers, a few tents, and 30,000 enemies. But, he was thinking about the world, about humankind. He was big. It is not unlikely that on the day of Ashura he was thinking about Imam Mahdi’s (‘a.j.) reappearance. He wasn’t caught up with small problems. Look at a part of Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas’s intention. It is obvious that even if we are martyred we will not reach to this point. It is very difficult for a person to have worked on correcting his intention this much. The only person who asked Imam Husayn (‘a) in this way to enter the battlefield was Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas (‘a). He said, “My Master, I’m tired of these hypocrites. Give me permission to go and take revenge.” You should always have this intention of destroying the enemies of religion somewhere in your heart. Yah! If I could destroy them. Yah! I wish I could strike them hard, O God! Having this intention against them is very purifying and uplifting. See how much the Imam’s (‘a) enemies are cursed in the Ashura Supplication? Why should we just send our greetings upon the Imam (‘a) with much feeling? “And I will fight with whoever fights with you.” (Ashura Supplication) Do you know what Abal Fazl al-Abbas’s intention was that he reached this level? Saving the entire world. Hating the enemies. This should be a part of our intention. You have probably heard that tradition about Imam Javad (‘a). He would pound his fist on the ground and say, “I’ll kill and burn.” He was asked, “What? Who? What are you doing? Where are you now?” He said, “The one who came and burned the door of the house of our mother, Fatimah Zahra (‘a).” This means that our mother was pressed between the door and the wall, and thought, “My sad story will reach my children. The hatred of my enemies will enter their hearts, and they will grow.” What an expense was made for your luminous hearts between the door and the wall. Whoever comes to the Bani Hashim Alley and sees the burned door, won’t leave this alley anymore. A tradition says, “If a person doesn’t wish to kill the enemies (of Islam) with his sword someday, and he dies, he has died with a kind of hypocrisy.” “If a person is not in the battlefield, or he doesn’t read the tradition about holy war for himself, he will leave this world with a kind of hypocrisy.” (Sahih Muslim, vol. 3, p. 1,517)

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about how Imam Husayn beautifully details the concept of Towheed, Islamic monotheism for all the seekers of Allah; regardless of faith. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Towheed #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about all the things that we should be grateful for that Allah has blessed us with, the many tribulations that Allah has repelled from us, and our unfortunate reaction to both of these. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. The Islamic Pulse Talk Show is humbled and honored to present our very first Muharram special talk show that focuses on Imam Husayn (A) and his eternal mission. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Sayyid Amir Behbahani about an attribute of the enemies of Imam Husayn (A); unfaithfulness and disloyalty to Islam. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Ashura #Karbala #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Arbaeen #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about how Allah is the One who is the revealer of all our blessings and how in our darkest of times and in our most dire of circumstances it is Allah who will hear our prayers and it is Allah who will answer them as well. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar are upon us, and as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about what we need to do if we want Allah to thank us and what you need to do, in order to increase your sustenance. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

ur condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. The Islamic Pulse Talk Show is humbled and honored to present our very first Muharram/Safar special talk show that focuses on Imam Husayn (A) and his eternal mission. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Sayyid Amir Behbahani about an attribute of the enemies of Imam Husayn (A); spreading corruption, whether it is on an individual, societal, or even global level, as well as the breakdown of the family system and it\'s relation with the modern world and Islam. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Ashura #Karbala #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Arbaeen #Islamic_Revolution

The months of Muharram and Safar have passed, yet as Imam Khomeini (R) says, it is the months of Muharram and Safar that have protected Islam. In this Imam Husayn (A) special, CubeSync is proud to present an exposition on some excerpts of Imam Husayn\'s Dua \'Arafa, which were recited by Imam Husayn (A) on his way to Karbala. A journey which led to Imam Husayn\'s martyrdom. Sayyid Shahryar speaks to us about how when we become happy, we tend to forget Allah. And when the chips are down, we blame Allah. How utterly confused we have become in this ultra post-modern era? Yet, despite the falsehood and confusion and darkness, there is a light shining bright, which can guide every single one of us and take us towards eternal salvation. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, upon the children of Husayn, and upon the companions of Husayn. #CubeSync #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #IslamicPulse #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Arafa #Dua #Allah #Ethics #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. The Islamic Pulse Talk Show is humbled and honored to present our very first Muharram special talk show that focuses on Imam Husayn (A) and his eternal mission. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Sayyid Amir Behbahani about an interesting attribute of the enemies of Imam Husayn (A); disgrace and humiliation. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Ashura #Karbala #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Arbaeen #Islamic_Revolution

Our condolences to all the believers upon the martyrdom of the third divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions. This year, for the months of Muharram and Safar, sister Zainab Barakat brings us special episodes of Today I Thought that pivot around certain fundamental ideas within the great epic of Karbala. In this episode, sister Zainab Barakat speaks to us about whether the whole purpose of Karbala is to merely mourn over what happened, or is there a much greater plan; planned by Allah, which also includes every single one of us? Islam owes the survival of its essence due to the great sacrifice of not only Imam Husayn (A), but to the great sacrifice of all those around him. Salutations be upon Husayn, upon Ali ibn al-Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn. #TodayIThought #IslamicPulse #Imam_Husayn #Husayn #Islam #Arbaeen #Karbala #Ashura #Muharram #Safar #Revolution #Islamic_Revolution #Women #Womens_Rights #Mother #Daughter #Wife #Aunt #Lady #Freedom

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.

On the Ashura night, in the year 1974, Ayatollah Khamenei explained the concept of the appointees of Imam Husayn (A). Sometimes, we see these personalities as merely great historic figures. Know that the infallible Imam appointed these personalities for carrying out certain actions. It was known to the Imam that they will go to different areas of the world and hence Imam appointed them for those regions with certain responsibilities. Who were those personalities? The movement of Imam al-Husayn (A) was very carefully crafted and planned and continues till date.

We begin this month with a pledge to Aba Abdillah al-Husayn.

Message of Thaqalayn \"Al-Ghadir\" and its Relevance to Islamic Unity ________________________________________ Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahhari Translated by Mojgan Jalali Vol. 3, No. 1 and 2 (1417 AH/1996 CE) The distinguished book entitled \"al-Ghadir\" has raised a huge wave in the world of Islam. Islamic thinkers shed light on the book in different perspectives; in literature, history, theology, tradition, tafsir, and sociology. From the social perspective we can deal with the Islamic unity. In this review the Islamic unity has been dealt with from a social point of view. Contemporary Muslim thinkers and reformists are of the view that unity and solidarity of Muslims are the most imperative Islamic exigencies at the present juncture when the enemies have made extensive inroads upon the Islamic community and have tried to resort to different ways and means to spread the old differences and create new ones. We are aware that Islamic unity and fraternity is the focus of attention of the Holy Legislator of Islam and is actually the major objective pursued by this Divine religion as firmed by the Qur\'an, the \"Sunnah\", and the history of Islam. For this reason, some people have been faced with this question: Wouldn\'t the compilation and publication of a book such as \"al-Ghadir\" which deals with the oldest issue of differences among the Muslims- create a barrier in the way of the sublime and lofty objective of the Islamic unity? To answer this question, it is necessary first to elucidate the essence of this issue, that is, the Islamic unity, and then proceed to examine the role of the magnum opus entitled \"al-Ghadir\"and its eminent compiler \'Allamah Amini in bringing about Islamic unity. Islamic Unity What is meant by the Islamic unity? Does it mean that one Islamic school of thought should be unanimously followed and others be set aside? Or does it mean that the commonalties of all Islamic schools of thought should be taken up and their differences be put away to make up a new denomination which is not completely the same as the previous ones? Or does it mean that Islamic unity is in no way related to the unity of the different schools of Fiqh (jurisprudence) but signifies the unity of the Muslims and the unity of the followers of different schools of Fiqh, with their different religious ideas and views, vis-a-vis the aliens? To give an illogical and impractical meaning to the issue of the Islamic unity, the opponents of the issue have called it to be the formation of a single Madhhab, so as to defeat it in the very first step. Without doubt, by the term Islamic unity, the intellectual Islamic \'Ulama\' (scholars) do not mean that all denominations should give in to one denomination or that the commonalties should be taken up and the different views and ideas be set aside, as these are neither rational and logical nor favorable and practical. By the Islamic unity these scholars mean that all Muslims should unite in one line against their common enemies. These scholars slate that Muslims have many things in common, which can serve as the foundations of a firm unity. All Muslims worship the One Almighty and believe in the Prophethood of the Holy Prophet (s). The Qur\'an is the Book of all Muslims and Ka\'abah is their \"qiblah\" (direction of prayer). They go to\"hajj\" pilgrimage with each other and perform the \"hajj\" rites and rituals like one another. They say the daily prayers and fast like each other. They establish families and engage in transactions like one another. They have similar ways of bringing up their children and burying their dead. Apart from minor affairs, they share similarities in all the aforementioned cases. Muslims also share one kind of world view, one common culture, and one grand, glorious, and long-standing civilization. Unity in the world view, in culture, in the civilization, in insight and disposition, in religious beliefs, in acts of worship and prayers, in social rites and customs can well turn the Muslim into a unified nation to serve as a massive and dominant power before which the big global powers would have to bow down. This is especially true in view of the stress laid by Islam on this principle. According to the explicit wording of the Qur\'an, the Muslims are brothers, and special rights and duties link them together. So, why shouldn\'t the Muslims use all these extensive facilities accorded to them as the blessing of Islam? This group of \'Ulama\' are of the view that there is no need for the Muslims to make any compromise on the primary or secondary principles of their religion for the sake of Islamic unity. Also it is not necessary for the Muslims to avoid engaging in discussions and reasons and writing books on primary and secondary principles about which they have differences. The only consideration for Islamic unity in this case is that the Muslims- in order to avoid the emergence or accentuation of vengeance - preserve their possession, avoid insulting and accusing each other and uttering fabrications, abandon ridiculing the logic of one another, and finally abstain from hurting one another and going beyond the borders of logic and reasoning. In fact, they should, at least, observe the limits which Islam has set forth for inviting non-Muslims to embrace it: \"Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good exhortation, and have disputations with them in the best manner... \"(16: 125) Some people are of the view that those schools of fiqh, such as, Shafi\'i and Hanafi which have no differences in principle should establish brotherhood and stand in one line. They believe that denominations which have differences in the principles can in no way be brothers. This group view the religious principles as an interconnected set as termed by scholars of Usul, as an interrelated and interdependent set; any damage to one principle harms all principles. As a result, those who believe in this principle are of the view that when, for instance, the principle of \"imamah\" is damaged and victimized, unity and fraternity will bear no meaning and for this reason the Shi\'ah and the Sunnis cannot shake hands as two Muslim brothers and be in the same rank, no matter who their enemy is. The first group answers this group by saying: \"There is no reason for us to consider the principles as an interrelated set and follow the principle of \"all or none\". Imam \'Ali (\'a) chose a very logical and reasonable approach. He left no stone unturned to retrieve his right. He used everything within his power to restore the principle of \"imamah\", but he never adhered to the motto of \"all or none\". \'Ali (\'a) did not rise up for his right, and that was not compulsory. On the contrary, it was a calculated and chosen approach. He did not fear death. Why didn\'t he rise up? There could have been nothing above martyrdom. Being killed for the cause of the Almighty was his ultimate desire. He was more intimate with martyrdom than a child is with his mother\'s breast. But in his sound calculations, Imam \'All (\'a) had reached the conclusion that under the existing conditions it was to the interest of Islam to foster collaboration and cooperation among the Muslims and give up revolt. He repeatedly stressed this point. In one of his letters (No.62 \"Nahj al Balaghah\") to Malik al-Ashtar, he wrote the following: \"First I pulled back my hand until I realized that a group of people converted from Islam and invited the people toward annihilating the religion of Muhammad(s). So I feared that if I did not rush to help Islam and the Muslims, I would see gaps or destruction which calamity would be far worse than the several-day-long demise of caliphate.\" In the six-man council, after appointment of \'Uthman by \'Abdul-Rahman ibn \'Awf, \'Ali (\'a) set forth his objection as well as his readiness for collaboration as follows:\" You well know that I am more deserving than others for caliphate. But now by Allah, so long as the affairs of the Muslims are in order and my rivals suffice with setting me aside and only I am alone subjected to oppression, I will not oppose (the move) and will give in (to it).\" (From Sermon 72, \"Nahj al- Balaghah\"). These indicate that in this issue \'Ali (\'a) condemned the principle of \"all or none\". There is no need to further elaborate the approach taken by \'Ali (\'a) toward this issue. There are ample historical proofs and reasons in this regard. \'Allamah Amini Now it is time to see to which group the eminent \'Allamah, Ayatullah Amini - the distinguished compiler of the \"al-Ghadir\" - belonged and how he thought. Did he approve of the unity of the Muslims only within the light of Shi\'ism? Or did he consider Islamic fraternity to be broader? Did he believe that Islam which is embraced by uttering the \"shahadatayn\" (the Muslim creed) would willy-nilly create some rights for the Muslims and that the brotherhood and fraternity set forth in the Qur\'an exists among all Muslims? \'Allamah Amini personally considered this point - i.e. the need to elucidate his viewpoint on this subject and elaborate whether\"al-Ghadir\" has a positive or a negative role in (the establishment of) Islamic unity. In order not to be subject to abuse by his opponent - be they among the pros and cons - he has repeatedly explained and elucidated his views. \'Allamah Amini supported Islamic unity and viewed an open mind and clear insight. On different occasions, he set forth this matter in various volumes of the \"al-Ghadir\'. Reference will be made to some of them below: In the preface to volume I, he briefly mentions the role of \"al-Ghadir\" in the world of Islam. He states: \"And we consider all this as service to religion, sublimation of the word of the truth, and restoration of the Islamic \'ummah\' (community).\" In volume 3 (page 77), after quoting the fabrications of Ibn Taymiyah, Alusi, and Qasimi to the effect that Shi \'ism is hostile to some of the Ahl al-Bayt (the Household of the Prophet) such as Zayd bin \'Ali bin al-Huseyn, he notes the following under the title of \"Criticism and Correction\": \"These fabrications and accusations sow the seeds of corruption, stir hostilities among the \'ummah\',create discord among the Islamic community, divide the \'ummah\', and clash with the public interests of the Muslims. Again in volume 3 (page 268), he quotes the accusation leveled on the Shi\'ahs by Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Rida to the effect that \"Shi\'ahs are pleased with any defeat incurred by Muslims, so much as they celebrated the victory of the Russians over the Muslims.\" Then he says: \"These falsehoods are fabricated by persons like Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Rida. The Shi\'ahs of Iran and Iraq against whom this accusation is leveled, as well as the orientalists, tourists, envoys of Islamic countries, and those who traveled and still travel to Iran and Iraq, have no information about this trend. Shi\'ahs, without exception, respect the lives, blood, reputation, and property of the Muslims be they Shi\'ahs or Sunnis. Whenever a calamity has befallen the Islamic community anywhere, in any region, and for any sects, the Shi\'ahs have shared their sorrow. The Shi\'ahs have never been confined to the Shi\'ah world, the (concept of) Islamic brotherhood which has been set forth in the Qur\'an and the \'sunnah\'(the Prophet\'s sayings and actions), and in this respect, no discrimination has been made between the Shi\'ahs and the Sunnis.\" Also at the close of volume 3, he criticizes several books penned by the ancients such as \"Iqd al-Farid\" by Ibn Abd al-Rabbih, \"al-Intisar\" by Abu al-Husayn Khayyat al-Mu\'tazili,\"al Farq bayn al-Firaq\" by Abu Mansur al-Baghdadi, \"al-Fasl\" by Ibn Hazm al-Andulusi, \"al-Milal wa al-Nihal\" by Muhammad ibn Abdul-Karim al-Shahristani \"Minhaj al-Sunnah\" by Ibn Taymiah and \"al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah\"by Ibn Kathir and several by the later writers such as \"Tarikh al-Umam al-Islamiyyah\" by Shaykh Muhammad Khizri, \"Fajr al Islam\" by Ahmad Amin, \"al-Jawlat fi Rubu al-Sharq al-Adna\" by Muhammad Thabit al-Mesri, \"al-Sira Bayn al-Islam wa al-Wathaniyah\" by Qasimi, and \"al- Washi\'ah\" by Musa Jarallah. Then he states the following: \"By quoting and criticizing these books, we aim at warning and awakening the Islamic \'ummah\' (to the fact) that these books create the greatest danger for the Islamic community, they destabilize the Islamic unity and scatter the Muslim lines. In fact nothing can disrupt the ranks of the Muslims, destroy their unity, and tear their Islamic fraternity more severely than these books.\" \'Allamah Amini, in the preface to volume 5, under title of\"Nazariyah Karimah\" on the occasion of a plaque of honor forwarded from Egypt for \"al-Ghadir\", clearly sets forth his view on this issue and leaves no room for any doubt. He remarks: \"People are free to express views and ideas on religion. These (views and ideas) will never tear apart the bond of Islamic brotherhood to which the holy Qur\'an has referred by stating that \'surely the believers are brethren\'; even though academic discussion and theological and religious debates reach a peak. This has been the style of the predecessors, and of the \'sahaba\' and the\'tabi\'un\', at the head of them. \"Notwithstanding all the differences that we have in the primary and secondary principles, we, the compilers and writers in nooks and corners of the world of Islam, share a common point and that is belief in the Almighty and His Prophet. A single spirit and one (form of) sentiment exists in all our bodies, and that is the spirit of Islam and the term\'ikhlas,\" \"We, the Muslim compilers, all live under the banner of truth and carry out our duties under the guidance of the Qur\'an and the Prophetic Mission of the Holy Prophet (s). The message of all of us is \'Surely the (true) religion with Allah is Islam ... (3:18)\' and the slogan of all of us is \'There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger.\' Indeed, we are (the members of) the party of Allah and the supporters of his religion. In the preface to volume 8, under the title of \"al-Ghadir Yowahhad al-Sufuf fil-Mila al-Islami\", \'Allamah Amini directly makes researches into the role of \"Al- Ghadir\" in (the establishment of) Islamic unity. In this discussion, this great scholar categorically rejects the accusations leveled by those who said: \'Al-Ghadir\' causes greater discord among the Muslims. He proves that, on the contrary, \"Al-Ghadir\"removes many misunderstandings and brings the Muslims closer to one another. Then he brings evidence by mentioning the confessions of the non-Shi\'i Islamic scholars. At the close, he quotes the letter of Shaykh Muhammad Saeed Dahduh written in this connection. To avoid prolongation of this article, we will not quote and translate the entire statements of \'Allamah Amini in explaining the positive role of \"al-Ghadir\" in (establishing) Islamic unity, since what has already been mentioned sufficiently proves this fact. The positive role of \"al-Ghadir\" is established by the facts that it firstly clarifies the proven logic of the Shi\'ahs and proves that the inclination of Muslims to Shi\'ism - notwithstanding the poisonous publicity of some people - is not due to political, ethnic, or other trends and considerations. It also verifies that a powerful logic based on the Qur\'an and the \"sunnah\" has given rise to this tendency. Secondly, it reflects that some accusations leveled on Shi\'ism - which have made other Muslims distanced from the Shi\'ah- are totally baseless and false. Examples of these accusations are the notion that the Shi\'ites prefer the non-Muslims to the non- Shi\'i Muslims, rejoice at the defeat of non-Shi\'ite Muslims at the hands of non-Muslims, and other accusations such as the idea that instead of going to hajj pilgrimage, the Shi\'ahs go on pilgrimage to shrines of the Imams, or have particular rites in prayers and in temporary marriage. Thirdly, it introduces to the world of Islam the eminent Commander of the faithful \'Ali (\'a) who is the most oppressed and the least praised grand Islamic personality and who could be the leader of all Muslims, as well as his pure offspring. Other Comments on \"al-Ghadir\" Many unbiased non-Shia Muslims interpret the \"al-Ghadir\" in the same way that has already been mentioned. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani Hasan al-Mesri, in his foreword on\"al-Ghadir\", which has been published in the preface to volume I, second edition, states: \"I call on the Almighty to make your limpid brook (in Arabic, \'Ghadir\' means brook) the cause of peace and cordiality between the Shia and Sunni brothers to cooperate with one another in building the Islamic \"ummah.\" \'Adil Ghadban, the managing editor of the Egyptian magazine entitled \"al-Kitab\", said the following in the preface to volume 3: \"This book clarifies the Shi\'ite logic. The Sunnis can correctly learn about the Shi\'i through this book. Correct recognition of the Shi\'ahs brings the views of the Shi\'ahs and the Sunnis closer, and they can make a unified rank\". In his foreword to the \"al-Ghadir\" which was published in thepreface to volume 4, Dr. Muhammad Ghallab, professor of philosophy at the Faculty of Religious Studies al-Azhar University said: \"I got hold of your book at a very opportune time, because right now I am busy collecting and compiling a book on the lives of the Muslims from various perspectives. Therefore, I am highly avidfor obtaining sound information about \'Imamiyah\' Shi\'ism. Your book will help me. And I will not make mistakes about the Shi\'ahs as others have\". In this foreword published in the preface to volume 4 of the\"al-Ghadir\", Dr. \'Abdul-Rahman Kiali Halabi says the following after referring to the decline of the Muslims in the present age and the factors which can lead to the Muslims\' salvation, one of which is the sound recognition of the successor of the Holy Prophet (s): \"The book entitled \"al-Ghadir\" and its rich content deserves to be known by every Muslim to learn how historians have been negligent and see where the truth lies. Through this means, we should compensate for the past, and by striving to foster the unity of the Muslims, we should try to gain the due rewards\". These were the views of \'Allamah Amini about the important social issues of our age and such were his sound reflections in the world of Islam. Peace be upon him. Text Source: http://www.al-islam.org/mot/default.asp?url=ghadir-relevance.htm

Congratulations to the believers on the birth anniversary of the 4th divinely appointed Imam, the Zenith of Worshippers, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Sajjad (A). Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei very eloquently describes the suffocating conditions in which Imam Sajjad (A) lived in. Yet, despite the suffocating and oppressive era in which he lived, which included the event of Ashura and the event of al-Harra, the 4th Imam continued his Islamic socio-political religious duty in the form of two movements. Imam Sajjad (A) has taught us all that despite the dire conditions, opposing the oppressive and tyrannical government is a must.

A few years ago, the Arbaeen of Imam Husayn (A) in Karbala was faced with serious threats when ISIS terrorists started to attack the pilgrims and the shrine of Imam Husayn (A). The ISIS terrorists staged many suicidal attacks on the innocent civilians and threatened the security of the entire country of Iraq. Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes was tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of the pilgrims of Imam Husayn (A). Alongside with Iraqi Army, national guards, and police, Shaheed Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes brought Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) - also known as Al-Hashd al-Sha\'bi - into action and made sure that no attack is carried out against the lovers of Imam Husayn (A). Al-Hashd al-Sha\'bi is comprised of selfless and brave Iraqi civilians who not only secured the shrine and pilgrims of Imam Husayn (A) but also uprooted the evil project of the United States of America in this region - called ISIS. This documentary features the special security arrangements, medical facilities, medical camps and logistic support that Al-Hashd al-Sha\'bi provided for the Arbaeen of Imam Husayn (A). Outraged against this brave commander of Islam, the United States of America cowardly targeted him and his friend Gen. Qasem Soleimani using an airstrike. They both embraced Shahadat on Jan 3, 2020. May Allah\'s peace and blessings on these role models and heroes of Islam. #Documentary #Dubbing #Translation #Subtitles #Iraq #AbuMahdi #AlMohandes #Arbaeen #Karbala #ISIS #DeathToAmerica