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Complete Sermon of Prophet Muhammad SAWW at Ghadeer Khum by Agha Hassan Mujtaba Rizvi - English
The Ghadir event and its significance...
Complete Sermon of Prophet Muhammad SAWW at Ghadeer Khum by Agha Hassan Mujtaba Rizvi - English
The Ghadir event and its significance
Seventy days before his demise, when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) 1 was returning to Medina after his last pilgrimage to Mecca, he reached the pond of Khum
(Ghadir Khum) near Juhfa. It was the 18th of the month of Dhul-Hijja of the year 10 AH (March 15, 632 AD). By this time, the Prophet (PBUH&HF) had conveyed
all of the divine commandments to his nation except for the formal and explicit public announcement of his divinely appointed successors as the leaders,
guardians, and guides for the believers for all days to come.
By the order of Allah, the Prophet (PBUH&HF) stopped at the pond of Khum, gathered the crowd of pilgrims, and delivered his last universal speech. In this
sermon, he presented his last religious instruction which finalized the last divine religion and made Islam the perfect religion in the sight of Allah. Imam
Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH), the fifth Imam and successor of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “The last obligatory duty that Allah sent down was al-Walaya(adherence
to the guardian assigned by Allah). Then, He sent down the verse: ‘Today, I completed your religion…’1 once the Messenger of Allah established it in Juhfa
area.”
This message was the most unique in the entire mission of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) due to the revelation of Verse 67, Chapter 5 of the Holy Quran before his
speech. In this revelation, Allah warned His Messenger that failing to deliver this last message would nullify his entire mission. This unprecedented warning
proves that this last message contained the most important religious commandment of Allah for the Muslim nation.
Moreover, the contents of this last message were so crucial to the faith that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) emphatically required all those who directly or
indirectly heard the sermon of Ghadir Khum to convey it to people who were not aware of its details, and parents to convey it to their children for all
generations to come. Hence, this sermon addresses all Muslim generations of the world until the Day of Judgement. This emphasis naturally implies that
the content of this message has a vital role in the future of the Muslims, their spiritual health, and their felicity in the Hereafter.
The main issue that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) addressed in his speech in Ghadir Khum was that Allah appointed Ali Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH) as the guardian (Wali),
the master (Mawla), the leader (Imam), and the commander (Amir) of all believing men and women, the deputy and the executor of his affairs (Wasi), and his
successor (Khalifa). His sayings and commands should be preferred over the opinions of all others in every matter. Obeying him is obeying Allah, and
disobeying him is disobeying Allah. Whoever follows him (and his sayings) is a believer under the guardianship of Allah, and whoever turns away from him (or
his sayings) is a disbeliever under the guardianship of Satan.
Guardianship (al-Walaya) expresses a bilateral relation between the guardian and the people. Observing al-Walaya by people means adhering to the guardian and
acknowledging his authority by heart, tongue, and action. On the other hand, the action of al-Walaya by the guardian means offering protection from evil,
spiritual assistance, care, support, and guidance for his adherents. A divinely appointed guardian guards his adherents from misguidance, spiritual
destruction, wrongdoing, and sin as much as they adhere to him and his commands. Establishing al-Walaya has been the ultimate goal of religion and the fruit
of the entire efforts of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) during his mission.
One who submits to Allah’s representative and adheres to him has indeed acknowledged Allah’s authority and guardianship and is a true monotheist in obeying
Allah. Acknowledging the guardianship of the leaders that Allah appointed and submitting to them is the greatest pillar of faith. It safeguards the followers
from the wrath and punishment of Allah. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH) said: “Islam is established by five things: prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and
al-Walaya (adhering to the guardians authorized by Allah). None (among them) was called for as (emphatically as) al-Walaya was called for. However, people
accepted the first four and abandoned al-Walaya.
People who refused to submit to the leaders that Allah appointed resemble the Satan who refused to submit to the viceregent of Allah, Adam (PBUH), and
consequently, became an outcast and went under the curse of Allah forever as mentioned in the Holy Quran.1 It is narrated that Imam al-Ridha (PBUH) said:
“The similitude of the believers in accepting the guardianship of the Commander of the Believers (Ali) on the day of Ghadir Khum is that of the angels in
prostrating before Adam (i.e., submitting to him), and the similitude of those who turned away from the guardianship of the Commander of the Believers on the
day of Ghadir is that of the devil (Iblis).
In one of his speeches on the anniversary of the day of Ghadir, Imam Ali (PBUH) said: “Allah does not accept the faith (of an individual) except after he
acknowledges the guardianship of whom He required. He does not arrange the means of His obedience (for an individual) except after he adheres to His ropes
and the ropes of His authorized people. Thus, Allah sent down to His Prophet (PBUH&HF) on the day of the large trees1 that which explained His will for His
sincere and chosen servants. Allah commanded him to convey (the message) without being concerned about the hypocrites or the deviants, and guaranteed him
protection against their evil... By that, Allah completed His religion, and delighted the eyes of His Prophet (PBUH&HF), and the believers. Some of you
witnessed this event and some received its news. This (appointment) concluded the beautiful word of Allah for those who observe patience… ”
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[02 Dec 2013] 18th Conference of organization State parties opens at the...
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has opened its Conference of the States Parties in The Hague.
Top on the agenda is the...
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has opened its Conference of the States Parties in The Hague.
Top on the agenda is the organization\'s mission to get Syrian chemical stockpiles out of the country by the year-end for final destruction. Meanwhile, Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham has said that Iran will actively participate in the conference. She added that as a victim of chemical weapons used by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Iran will be influential in the decisions made by the O-P-C-W. Iran\'s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will also make a speech at the conference on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Press TV\'s Nargess Moballeghi who is currently at the venue of the conference, has sent us this update.
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[02 Dec 2013] Iran calls for chemical weapons free world - English
Iran\'s deputy foreign minister has called for a world free of the production, stockpiling, and use of weapons of mass destruction especially...
Iran\'s deputy foreign minister has called for a world free of the production, stockpiling, and use of weapons of mass destruction especially chemical arms.
Abbas Araqchi made the comments at the 18th conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague. Araqchi stressed that Iran is committed to the convention against chemical weapons. He says his country is a victim of the lethal weapons, referring to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein\'s chemical attacks on Iran. Saddam also used chemical weapons against his own people. He\'d obtained these weapons from some Western countries.
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[02 Jan 2014] Hezbollah calls for national unity to avoid Lebanon...
Lebanon\'s resistance movement Hezbollah has called for national unity to avoid the destruction of the country.
Hours after a terrorist bombing...
Lebanon\'s resistance movement Hezbollah has called for national unity to avoid the destruction of the country.
Hours after a terrorist bombing in Beirut, Hezbollah\'s Deputy Secretary General, Sheikh Na\'eem Qassem has warned that the country cannot be saved without a political understanding. Qassem called for the speedy formation of a national unity government to face the criminal attacks across Lebanon. Iran and Syria have also condemned the bombing and called for the punishment of terrorists and their supporters. The powerful car bomb explosion in southern Beirut left several people dead and dozens injured.
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[02 July 13] Hezbollah accuses Future Movement of inciting violence -...
Hezbollah\'s Deputy Chief, Sheikh Na\'eem Qassem, has accused the U.S.-backed Future Bloc of providing political support for perpetrators behind...
Hezbollah\'s Deputy Chief, Sheikh Na\'eem Qassem, has accused the U.S.-backed Future Bloc of providing political support for perpetrators behind the unrest in Lebanon\'s Southern city of Sidon last week.
The skirmishes provoked by hard-line militants loyal to controversial Salafist cleric - Ahmad Al-Asir - last Monday, led to the death of several Lebanese soldiers and the injury of scores others.
The premature attempt to ignite a sectarian strife by salafists and their cleric Ahmad Al-Asir in Lebanon is believed to have been the result of the Syrian government\'s gaining ground on the battlefield against militants.
Altaf Ahmad, Press TV, Sidon
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[02 July 13] US top diplomat ends visit to Lebanon - English
US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns has ended a two day visit to Lebanon where he met top officials, most notably Lebanese President Michel...
US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns has ended a two day visit to Lebanon where he met top officials, most notably Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri.
The US delegation was steadfast in its support for the March 14th alliance which is a stark critic of the Syrian government.
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[03 July 13] israeli hardline extremists gain key seats in israel ruling...
During a vote held on Monday extreme right wing Israeli\\\\\\\'s were elected into key positions in Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu\\\\\\\'s Likud...
During a vote held on Monday extreme right wing Israeli\\\\\\\'s were elected into key positions in Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu\\\\\\\'s Likud party.
Hardline Israeli settler and Deputy Minister of Military affairs Danny Danon, was voted for the position of chairman of the party\\\\\\\'s Central Committee. Danon made a statement that he would stand against a two state solution between Israel and Palestine. He has also said that Israel should take full control of the West Bank and Palestinians should be governed by Jordan.
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[03 Nov 2013] Iran and China look to increase cultural ties - English
Several government officials from China including its Deputy Min. of Culture, Dong Wei, are visiting Tehran. The aim of the visit is to increase...
Several government officials from China including its Deputy Min. of Culture, Dong Wei, are visiting Tehran. The aim of the visit is to increase bilateral and economic ties especially in the field of culture. Saturday the Chinese delegation visited the capital\\\'s Islamic Culture & Relations organization (ICRO). There they met the deputy of the ICRO, Masnur Ehtesami, to sign several agreements to enhance cultural ties between the two nations. Both officials explained how one way of increasing culture is through the historic Silk Road.
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[03 Nov 2013] Leader of Bahrain\'s al-Wefaq Islamic Society summoned for...
Bahrain\'s police have summoned, Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of Bahrain\'s main opposition group al-Wefaq for questioning. Sources inside the...
Bahrain\'s police have summoned, Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of Bahrain\'s main opposition group al-Wefaq for questioning. Sources inside the kingdom\'s interior ministry have revealed the summons without providing any specific reason for that. Al-Wefaq has also confirmed the news, describing it part of the regime\'s blackmailing and revenge tactics against anti-government protesters. Bahraini authorities shut and dismantled an exhibition on anti-government demonstrations on Wednesday. They said the exhibition--set up by al-Wefaq--violates the law. Back in September, al-Wefaq\'s deputy leader Khalil al-Marzouq was also arrested on charge of inciting protests against the Al Khalifa ruling family. Although he was released in late October, he will stand trial in December.
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[04 Dec 2013] Draft Charter of Citizen Rights for Iranian - English
First Draft Charter of Citizen Rights presented by country\'s president, Hassan Rohani. Rohani stated that Citizenship rights is about making all...
First Draft Charter of Citizen Rights presented by country\'s president, Hassan Rohani. Rohani stated that Citizenship rights is about making all Iranians feel they are part of one nation, one identity, under one umbrella they can feel proud of. The document was released on November 26th. Legal Deputy of Iranian President says that the document is not a political gesture and the government is adamant on executing it after getting people\'s opinion
Iranian judiciary Spokesman stated in a press conference that the judiciary has not had a part in drafting the document
Iranian lawyers state that government\'s move is a step in the right direction.
Legal experts say that citizenship rights and human rights are the same in many areas but citizenship rights are designed for a certain country taking into account its culture .
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[05 August 13] Egypt court to try Brotherhood leaders as Morsi...
A court in Cairo announced that the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and his deputy have been accused of inciting violence against protesters. The...
A court in Cairo announced that the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and his deputy have been accused of inciting violence against protesters. The court says their trial will start on August 25th.
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[05 Feb 2014] Syria is committed to destroying its chemical weapons...
Syria says it\'s committed to destroying its chemical weapons despite difficulties caused by the ongoing fighting with foreign-backed militants....
Syria says it\'s committed to destroying its chemical weapons despite difficulties caused by the ongoing fighting with foreign-backed militants.
Deputy foreign minister, Faisal Meqdad says the difficulties may at times prevent Damascus from implementing some of its commitments. However, he says the government will fully turn over its chemical weapons by June, as required by the deal brokered by the US and Russia last year. Damascus has already met several deadlines in the process of destroying its chemical weapons so far. But, it has reportedly delayed the work twice. The US and Britain have criticized Syria for that, with Washington accusing Damascus of having a slow pace in moving the weapons abroad. Syria has rejected such claims and blamed the U-S for the delays because of its support for militants.
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[06 June 2012] P5+1 unwilling to resolve Iran N-issue - English
[06 June 2012] 'P5+1 unwilling to resolve Iran N-issue' - English
While Iran and the P5+1 are getting ready to meet again in Moscow later this...
[06 June 2012] 'P5+1 unwilling to resolve Iran N-issue' - English
While Iran and the P5+1 are getting ready to meet again in Moscow later this month, the Western side is ignoring Iran's request for preparatory talks to set the agenda ahead of the meeting.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has written a letter to the EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton about the issue. Jalili has warned that the P5+1's foot-dragging on holding a preparatory meeting raises doubts about its determination to have successful talks in Moscow.
The preparatory meeting was agreed in previous negotiations to set the agenda of the main meeting. Jalili's Deputy Ali Bagheri sent two letters to Ashton's deputy Helga Schmid in May and June regarding the preparatory meeting. Bagheri says the response he received fails to address the agenda-setting talks.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Mohammad Marandi, professor of University of Tehran, to further explore the issue.
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[08 Aug 2012] US uses al Qaeda for military adventure - English
[08 Aug 2012] US uses al Qaeda for military adventure - English
The Israeli spy chief says Tel Aviv supports regime change in Syria, amid ongoing...
[08 Aug 2012] US uses al Qaeda for military adventure - English
The Israeli spy chief says Tel Aviv supports regime change in Syria, amid ongoing efforts by the anti-Syria governments to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
"I hope it (regime change in Syria) will happen, even though I don't know when or how," Dan Meridor, who also serves as the deputy prime minister of the Tel Aviv regime, said on Tuesday.
He also expressed "hope" that the "new Syria will understand that joining Iran is a mistake that brings isolation from the Western world."
The latest remarks by the Israeli official come as anti-Syria Western regimes along with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar have been supporting insurgents inside Syria.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Hamid Reza Emadi, a political commentator, to further shed light on the issue.
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[08 Feb 2014] Faisal Muqdad says Damascus will attend next round of...
?Syria\'s deputy foreign minister, Faisal Muqdad says Damascus will attend next round of talks in the Swiss city of Geneva.
The negotiations --...
?Syria\'s deputy foreign minister, Faisal Muqdad says Damascus will attend next round of talks in the Swiss city of Geneva.
The negotiations -- aimed at finding a solution on to the nearly three year conflict in the country --are to begin on February 10. Earlier, the foreign-backed opposition had admitted that its delegation will take part in the talks. First round of the talks ended on January 31 with no considerable progress after Damascus rejected the opposition demand for ouster of the country\'s President Basher al-Assad.
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[08 Nov 2013] Iran deputy FM Trilateral talks productive but much work...
Iran, the US, and the European Union have ended their negotiations to hammer out a draft deal on Iran\'s nuclear energy program on Friday. The...
Iran, the US, and the European Union have ended their negotiations to hammer out a draft deal on Iran\'s nuclear energy program on Friday. The talks now stretch into the third day on Saturday.
Iran\'s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described the trilateral discussions as productive. Araqchi, however, added that lots of work still remains to do. American sources also said progress has been made, but there\'s more work to do. The comments come after five hours of intense negotiations between Iran\'s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif, his U-S counterpart John Kerry, and EU foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton. The three were working on a draft agreement which many say could be a breakthrough in Iran\'s nuclear energy case. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and a Chinese deputy foreign minister are also on their way to Geneva to join the negotiations.
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