A few distinctive characteristics of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s)

Allah the Most High has blessed the Imam of the time Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) with innumerable noble traits and distinctive characteristics. This shows the special position held by Imam (a.t.f.s.) near Allah, the Almighty. It is not even possible to list all of these attributes. We have listed below some of these special characteristics. 1. Light: During his ascension (Meraj) the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) witnessed the light of the Holy Infallibles (a.s.). Among these, the light of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) was most bright and was the only one in an upright position. 2. Lineage: The lineage of our Imam (a.s.) is the most noble and...

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Hazrat Imam Husain (a.s.) and Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.s.)

The cries of help raised by Imam Husain (a.s.) on the day of Ashura didn’t die away in Karbala itself. Indeed, it reverberated with greater intensity with the passage of time. Those who weren’t present in this physical world but were yet to come too had said labbaik on hearing his (a.s.) plea. There’s a strong connection between the martyrdom of Imam Husain (a.s.) and the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). In the traditions narrated by Imam Husain (a.s.) as well as in supplications, we find the mention of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). Imam Mahdi (a.s.) too has often spoken about the afflictions that befell Imam Husain (a.s.). In this article...

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Praying For Imam Mahdi (A.S.)

Supplication (dua) is a subject that holds a very significant place in Islam. A lot of emphasis has been placed on embracing it. In light of traditions, we find that supplication is referred to as a 'weapon' by which man can repel calamities and difficulties and can combat all kinds of problems and tribulations. This 'weapon' provides him with tremendous strength and power and with its help a believer can pierce through all the curtains in front of him and scale such a lofty status that he becomes the cause of happiness and satisfaction of the Prophets (a.s) and Imams (a.s).Traditions of Imams (a.s) highlight numerous benefits that one obtains...

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Ramadan al Kareem: Spring of the Holy Qur'an

In this holy month, we have been fortunate to be given a very good opportunity, one that has been given to us without asking or begging Allah( سبحانه و تعالى‎). Many a times, one does not avail a bounty simply because he cannot recognize its significance and cannot appreciate the bounty, and therefore is unable to benefit from these momentary, limited windows of opportunity. On the other hand, the law of opportunities is also very unique. As mentioned in narrations, opportunities come like clouds and pass away the same way. They do not wait. They do not knock repeatedly on someone's door. They do not come back again. When one is fortunate...

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