Profanity & the auctioning of Khaak e Shifa - Sheikh Afzal Merali

Original link: from KSIMC of London, Friday Juma Program - 13th of Ramadhan 1443 - 15/03/2022

https://youtu.be/cCqnBJ7Oe1c

Ziyarat Jamia Kabira - recited by brother Murtada Qurish

Al-Zīyārah al-Jāmiʿa al-Kabīra is among the most important and most perfect ziyarah texts for the Infallible Imams (AS). This ziyarah was issued by Imam Ali Naqi al-Hadi (AS) to one of his companion upon his request. The content of this ziyarah text includes Shi'a beliefs on imamate, the positions of the Imams (AS), and Shi'a's duties about them. Al-Ziyarah al-Jami'a al-Kabira can be regarded as a course on knowing Imams (AS) composed in the form of eloquent and beautiful phrases. (source: wikishia)


زیارت جامعۂ کبیرہ ائمہ معصومینؑ کی اہم ترین اور کامل ترین زیارت ہے جس کے ذریعے دور یا نزدیک سے تمام ائمہ کی زیارت کی جا سکتی ہے۔
یہ زیارت نامہ شیعیان اہل بیتؑ کی درخواست پر امام ہادیؑ کی طرف سے صادر ہوا ہے۔ اس زیارت نامہ کے مضامین درحقیقت ائمہؑ کے بارے میں شیعہ عقائد، ائمہؑ کی منزلت اور ان کی نسبت ان کے پیروکاروں کے فرائض پر مشتمل ہے۔ یہ زیارت نامہ فصیح ترین اور دلنشین ترین عبارات کے ضمن میں امام شناسی کا ایک اعلی درسی نصاب فراہم کرتا ہے۔
جو زیارت نامہ کسی خاص امام کے لئے مختص نہ ہو اسے زيارت جامعہ کہا جاتا ہے اور چونکہ اس کا متن زیادہ مفصل ہے اس بنا پر یہ زیارت جامعہ کبیرہ کے نام سے مشہور ہوا ہے۔
زیارت جامعۂ کبیرہ ایک ایسی زیارت ہے جسے آپ کسی بھی امام کی دور یا نزدیک سے زیارت کرنے کیلئے پڑھ سکتے ہیں۔


الزيارة الجامعة الكبيرة - بصوت الرادود مرتضى قريش
Original video from Mk Production:
https://youtu.be/Jh6An0PRcBQ

Please click on CC for Urdu subtitles

In this short clip, Ayatollah Khamenai explains the special role of a Hey'at and cites the narration of our 6th beloved Imam, Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (AS) about holding the gatherings that promote the remembrance of Ahlulbayt (AS) .

[with English and Urdu subtitles]

Hadeeth-e-Kisa is that gracious description, which is a Tradition too and a description and an event too, a description of excellences also and a reason of prosperity too - Who is among the believers not aware of the words or meaning of this gracious Hadeeth, this is the Hadeeth healing the ill, the medium of fulfilling the desires of the desirous, supporting the helpless person engulfed in calamities - Just as this fact has also been mentioned itself in it that, by reciting it the mercy of Allah descends, and angels come and are busy asking for forgiveness -

If recited before an owner of insight then better and spacious conditions are attained, if recited before a needy person then his needs are fulfilled, and since hundreds of years the believers are deriving the benefits of it's graces, and why should it not be? It is a recital of the owners of infallibility and purity, a mention of Siddiqa-e-Tahera (s.a.w.a), a commentary of the Holy Qur'an, an event of the assembly of Allah's lights, amazement and hope for the dwellers of Allah's throne and the greatness and excellence for the best of humans and it's pure roots - If, in presence of these specialities if grace, prosperity and mercy does not descend then when? (source: Divine Pearls app)

Full audio: http://zakerin.ir/play/32013

سَيِّدِي أَنَا ٱلصَّغِيرُ ٱلَّذِي رَبَّيْتَهُ
O my Master! I am the little that You have brought up...

English and Urdu Translation:

Full supplication with (bigger text): https://youtu.be/CEnZlwXj-kI

Full supplication with video: https://youtu.be/ZUAVwIbrTm8


French Translation:
https://youtu.be/_JfLvsre-kU

Ayatollah Misbah Yazdi (may Allah SWT bless his soul) writes:
'Nurturing the love of God keeps a person away from disobeying Him and violating His orders. What shall we do to keep this love of God in our heart so that we remain near to Him even if we experience affliction and adversity? What shall we do to be so hopeful that even if we are thrown into hellfire, the hope of God’s mercy is not removed from our hearts? What is the way of nurturing love of God and hope in Him? In this part of Du‘a’ Abu Hamzah al-Thumali quoted earlier, Imam al-Sajjad (AS) said that “If ever my love for You is not removed from my heart, it is because I do not forget Your blessings. Neither do I forget Your concealment of my sins and lapses.” It can be inferred from these statements that if man wants the love of God to remain in his heart, he must constantly remember God and His ample blessings.

...It is necessary to set a certain time during the day or night to think about and remember God’s blessings and His concealment of our lapses. Let us remember His blessings and Him for these blessings although, as stated by Imam al-Hussain (AS), even if a person spends his entire life thanking God for His blessings, he will not be able to duly thank Him for even a single blessing except through His permission. (Dua Arafah of Imam al-Hussain AS). To express gratitude and attain the station of the grateful [shakirin] is a status given by God to His faithful servants, otherwise who could be able to duly express gratitude for His blessings?'
(In the Presence of the Beloved, Ayatollah Misbah Yazdi, A Commentary on Dua Abu Hamza Thumali)


The supplication known as Du‘a’ Abu Hamzah al-Thumali which is recited before dawn, during the month of Ramadan, is one of the noble and substantial supplications transmitted from Imam ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn Zain al-Abideen (AS).

Abu Hamza al-Thumali, a companion of Imam al-Baqir (‘a) and Imam al-Sadiq (‘a) recorded this supplication from Imam al-Sajjad (‘a). Abu Hamzah was called “the Salman of his time”.
This great supplication in itself bespeaks of his knowledge and personality. (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 98, p. 82, hadith 2,)

An excerpt of the Friday sermon delivered by Sheikh Miqdad Rajabali at KSIMC of London last week.

https://youtu.be/lGKHQTOOqNw

In this excerpt, Sheikh mentioned about the Murji'ah. They are those individuals who adopted neutrality, saying that we have no authority to decide who is right and wrong. Allah will decide. They turned against Imam Ali - not with Imam nor with Muawiyah.

Sheikh Miqdad has a MRes/MPhil in Cancer Research from the University of Southampton. He has been in the Hawzah of Qom since 2011, studying Fiqh, Usool, Philosophy, Psychology and has also worked on the topic of Child upbringing and topics related to ethics and spirituality. He is also one of the amazing teachers of Bab Al-Ridha Institute @babalridha

دعاء الجوشن الكبير
الرادود : السيد مهدي ميرداماد

Dua Jawshan al-Kabeer
Sayyid Mahdi Mirdamad
(Arabic with English translation)

It has been mentioned in the book, Balad al-Amin and the Misbah of Kafa`mi that Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S) related from his father from his grandfather the Prophet of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) that this supplication was taught by the Angel Jibra’eel (prayers be upon him) to the Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) during one of the battles.

It was in one of the wars that the Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) had taken part in which he had a very heavy and expensive coat of armor on to protect himself. It is related that the coat was so heavy that it was hurting the body of the Prophet (prayers of Allah be upon him and his family). In this state, the Angel Jibra’eel (prayers be upon him) came to the Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) and said:

“O’ Muhammad! Your Lord conveys his salutations to you and has said to take this coat of armor (Jawshan) and to recite it as this is a protection for you and your Ummah."

Translation from: http://www.duas.org/jkabeer1.htm​
ARTICLE: The Importance of Dua Jawshan Kabeer translated by Sheikh Saleem Bhimji:
http://www.duas.org/jkabeer/Importanc...​

Brief commentary of Dua Jawshan Kabeer written by Sheikh Mohammed Ali Shomali: https://www.al-islam.org/articles/ref...​

Original Video from:
https://youtu.be/HLYg_-eL0Gk

The Eternal Love of Imam Hussain - Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi with English Subtitles

On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S), we present our felicitations to our beloved Hujjat of Allah SWT, His Eminence, Imam al-Mahdi (A.S).

"Imam Hussain was a 7th century revolutionary leader who made the ultimate stand for social justice in the face of corruption and tyranny. He gave everything, including his life, for the dignity of his society. Imam Hussain, son of Imam Ali was born in 620 AD (3rd Sha'baan/4 years After Hijrah) in the city of Medina. He came from a family renown for their strong values of justice, charity and peace – the family of Muhammad (the Prophet of Islam). Imam Hussain was widely respected across the lands of Arabia and beyond for his generosity, sincerity and wisdom." (source: whoishussain.org)


glimpses of videos and pictures are from the channels of:
للعتبة الحسينية المقدسة (www.imamhussain.org)
العتبة العباسية المقدسة (alkafeel.net)
& pictures are from: Qasim al-Amidi (قاسم العميدي) of imamhussain.org


Original video from: Al Abbas Islamic Centre - KSIMC of Birmingham
https://youtu.be/dEVBH__G_TU

Dua Sabah - recited by Haj Mohammad Taleb in English
with [ENG SUBS]

It is related in the book "Musbah" that the best time for reading this prayer is after the morning nafila prayer. Another tradition by Allama Majlisi states this dua is the 'taqeeb' of the morning prayer.

The supplication of dawn is one of those soul-elevating prayers to the Almighty, which reflect the sublimity, piety, and high literary standard of Imam Ali's (A) style and diction. Dawn is the best time of prayer, repentance and invocation of the Sustainer of the universe, when the doors of the heavens are opened and all creatures receive their sustenance from Him.

It is a privilege of the Muslims to be commanded to stand up in all humility before their Maker everyday, at the first streak of dawn: to glorify their Lord and Master and to beg of Him not only material but also spiritual sustenance. So particular was Imam Ali (A) about prayers at dawn that on his death-bed he called upon the red glow of the morning to bear witness that never in his entire life had morning appeared in the sky to find him sleeping. May his followers try to emulate his radiant example.

Original video from SAZA EXCLUSIVE:
https://youtu.be/lU31dVZJQl8
Permission to use the audio granted by Haj Mohammad Taleb

English translation of this supplication is from duas.org
http://www.duas.org/sabah.htm

Original video: EntzarMedia
https://youtu.be/2OgMCW0bgMU

Kumayl Ibn Ziyad was a prominent companion of Ameer al Mo'mineen, Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) and this sublime Dua was first heard from the beautiful, though anguished, voice of Imam Ali.
According to Allama Majlisi, Hazrat Kumayl had attended an assembly in the Mosque at Basra which was addressed by Imam Ali in which the night of the 15th of Shaban was mentioned. Imam Ali (AS) said-:"Whosoever keeps awake in devoutness on this night (15th Shaban) and recites the Dua of Prophet Khizr, undoubtedly that person's supplication will be responded to and granted."

When the assembly at the Mosque had dispersed, Hazrat Kumayl called at the house where Imam Ali (AS) was staying and requested him to inform him of Prophet Khizr's Dua. Imam Ali asked Kumayl to sit down, record, and memorise the Dua which Imam Ali dictated to Kumayl.

Imam Ali then advised Kumayl to recite this Dua on the eve of (i.e. evening preceding) every Friday, or once a month or at least once in every year so that, added Imam Ali: "Allah may protect you from the evils of the enemies and the plots contrived by impostors. O' Kumayl! in consideration of your companionship and understanding, I grant you this honour of entrusting this Dua to you."

Commentary of the Dua Kumayl by Shaykh Husayn Ansariyan:
https://www.al-islam.org/print....pdf/book/export/html