Majalis will Insha'Allah start at 7 PM sharp from Saturday 25th October 2014, please encourage and bring both children and youth for English Majalis on time.
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Imam al-Hadi (A) reported from his fathers that:
“Ameer al-Mumineen Ali ibn Abi Talib (A) has said that he (A) once heard the Messenger of Allah (SAW) saying: 'When people shall be resurrected on the day of Judgement, a caller will call me: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Allah has permitted you to reward your lovers and the lovers of your progeny who have followed them for your sake; and opposed their enemies for your sake. You can reward them as you like’. I shall say: ‘My Lord! Paradise! Put them in whatever part of it You like. This is the praised estate, which You have promised’.” (Bihar al-Anwaar).
The Eleventh Imam: Hasan ibn ‘Ali (al-Askari) (AS)
Samarra (Surre Mun Ra’) was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghdad. River Euphrates flows in the middle of the town, and because of the surrounding hills a cool breeze keeps the area cooler in comparison to Baghdad. The word ‘Asker’ in Arabic is used for army. Our 11th Imam’s title became known as Askari, the one who lived all his life in a garrison town.
A world of love, of morality, of compassion, is one worth striving for. What’s more – it’s within our grasp. All we have to do is learn from the life of a truly inspirational man named Hussain.
Hussain was born in 620 AD to a family famed for their values of equality, love and peace. Raised by his grandfather Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HF - the last prophet of Islam). Hussain was a figure known for his integrity, generosity of spirit and blindness to colour, social class and personal beliefs. It was for this reason that people flocked to him and his family.
Anecdotes of Imam Musa al-Kadhim(A.S.)
Modesty: One day Imam Musa Kadhim was passing by the tent of a Nomad who was a black man. He went up to him and said “Salam-Alaikum”, in a warm and friendly manner.
Upon leaving he said good-bye to him in a very kind manner with these words: “If there is anything I can do for you, I”m more than willing to do it”.
One of the followers of the Imam who saw this attitude said “Is it suitable for you, the son of the messenger of Allah, to sit and talk with a man of no reputation and make such an offer as: If you need me in any work, I”m more than willing to do it? Is it right for a man of great dignity to talk to a man like that?”.
The Imam replied, “This is one of Allah”s creatures. Allah has created all men equal. Besides, as a Muslim, he is our brother in faith. After all, life does not remain the same forever. One who needs help today may be the one who will be able to help us tomorrow when we”ll need help! If we don”t pay any attention to him today, one day when we may need him we will be embarrassed to ask him for help”.
Birth: 10th Rajab 195 AH in Madina
Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad
Death: 29th Dhulqa'da 220 AH in Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain.
One famous saying of the 9th Imam follows
Some one asked, “was the Messenger of God Muhammad ibn Abdullah an illiterate?” Imam replied, “No, the Messenger of God knew 72 languages in which he could read, write and speak.”
Some one asked the Imam about the Angels. What are they? The Imam replied, “They are the powers of God that regulate the Universe.”
His Parents, Birth & Childhood
He is the only Imam who is connected with Imam Ali (A) and Sayyida Fatema Zahra (A) from both sides. His father, Imam Zainul Abedeen (A) was their grandson and his mother, Fatima their granddaughter.
Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (A) was present in Kerbala on the day of Ashura. He was then a child of 3 years. He too was taken prisoner, with the women and children and his father, to Shaam (Damascus). They stayed in the prison for a whole year.
Name: Fatima(AS)
Title: Az-Zahra
Father: Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)
Mother: Khadijatul Kubra (AS)
Kunniyat (Patronymic): Umm-ul-Aimma / Umm-e-Abiha
Birth: In Makkah Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar the fifth year of Besat
Death: 13th Jamadi-ul-Awwal or 3rd Jamadi-ul-Akhir 11 AH in Medina at the young age of 18 years.
Sayyida Fatima Zahra (AS)
Lady Fatima az-Zahra is a female created by Allah to be a sign of His magnanimity, and incomprehensible might. For example, the Almighty Lord created Muhammad (S) as a sign of His might among prophets, and created from Prophet Muhammad (S) a daughter, Fatima az-Zahra (sa), to be a sign of Allah’s ability to create a female possessing all moral excellence, and talents. In fact, Allah Almighty bestowed Fatima with a vast share of loftiness, and a high calibre of grandeur, which no other woman can possibly proclaim to have attained. She is one of the prominent people close to Allah, whose greatness was acknowledged by Heaven before the creation of mankind; and in whose regard verses from the Holy Qur’an, that are, and will be, read day and night until the Day of Resurrection arrives.
Name: Zainab(AS)
Title: Siddiqua-e-Sughra
Father: Imaam Ali (AS)
Mother: Fatimah Zahra (AS)
Kunniyat (Patronymic): Umm-al-Masaib
Birth: At Madina On 5th Jamadi-al-Awwal 5th Year after Hijrah
Death: 15th Rajab 62 AH Damascus, Syria.
Sayyida Zainab (AS)
Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyeda Fatima (s.a.), was an exemplary woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance; she performed her divine duties to the best of her ability. She was born to a family formed by the Prophet (SAW), the most outstanding figure in history.
Name: Al-Hassan Ibn Ali Ibn Abi Talib(a.s.)
Father: Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.)
Mother:Fatimah Zahra (a.s.) (the daughter of the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hf))
Kunniyat (Patronymic): Abu Muhammad
Laqab (Title): Al-Sibt Al-Kabir (the elder grandson) and Al-Mujtaba.
Birth: Imam Hassan (a.s.) was born in Madina in the middle of the month of Ramadhan in 3 A.H.
Martyrdom: 28th of Safar in the year 50 A.H. He was buried in the graveyard of Baqi in Madina.
The Son of the Prophet
Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba(a.s.) is the second Imam. He and his brother Imam Hussein were the two sons of Amir al-mu'menin Ali (A.S.) and Hadhrat Fatimah (a.s.), the daughter of the Prophet. Many times the Prophet (pbuh&hf) had said,"Hassan and Hussein are my children".
Understand the greatness of the night and day of the 27thof Rajab
There is no person greater or higher in rank than the Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny). He is the leader of all of the creations and the noblest and closest of all of them to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and the most beloved of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)!
MISSION 313 Presents
An English Lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Haneef on (Sunday 8th of Mar) at 8.00PM.
8:00PM - Qur'an
8:15PM - English Lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Haneef
Tabarruk will be distributed.
Name: Jaffer (AS) - the 6th Holy Imam
Father: Imam Mohammad Baqir (AS) - the 5th Holy Imam
Mother: Umm-e-Farwa (AS)
Kunniyat (Patronymic): Abu-Abdullah
Laqab (Title): As-Sadiq, Sadiq-e-Aal-e-Mohammad (AS)
Birth: At Madina on 17th of Rabi-al-Awwal 83 AH (702 AD)
Martyrdom: In Madina at age 65, on Monday, 15th Rajab 148 AH (765 AD), according to some traditions - 15th of Shawwal 148 AH (765 AD)
Place of Burial: Buried in the cemetery of Baqi in Madina
Name: Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim
Father: Abd Allāh ibn Abd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim
Mother: Aminah bint Wahb
Kunniyat (Patronymic): Abū al-Qāsim
Laqab (Title): Mahmud (the Most Highly Praised), Sadiq (the Truthful) and many more.
Birth: Muhammad (pbuh&hf) was born at Makkah in the year 570 AC.
Martyrdom: 28th of Safar in the year 50 A.H. He was buried in the in Madina.
Lineage
The oldest and noblest tribe in the whole of Arabia was Banu Hashim. They were the descendants of Ibrahim through his son Isma"il. The Arabs respected and loved them for their goodness, knowledge and bravery.
The 9th of Rabi'al Awwal marks a turning point in the history of the AhlulBayt (peace be upon them) and their followers. This day, which is affectionately known as Eid-e-Zehra – in reference to the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (may the prayers of Allah be upon him and his family) – is a day of joy and happiness for the lovers of the AhlulBayt (peace be upon them).
Read more: Celebrating Eid e Zehra (SA) & Beginning of Leadership of I Mehdi (ATFS)
MISSION 313 Presents
An English Lecture by Syed Ali Abbas Razawi on (Friday 3rd of Jan) at 7.45PM.
7:45PM - Qur'an
8:00PM - English Lecture by Syed Ali Abbas Razawi
9:00PM - Matam
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