Pay attention to the call of your heart | Ali Reza Panahian
Visit Aba Abdillah’s (as) shrine whenever you can.
At times, things come to our minds that are good, divine inspirations. We’re sure they’re good and not bad. Right? Pay attention to them and they’ll become clearer. You’ll gradually hear. Do not ignore or disrespect any good inspiration that comes to your mind.
If someone reminds you of God, be passive and let it affect you. Let it be to your benefit. Don’t turn away or push it aside. God works with you in your mind. God exists. You’ll gradually hear. Some people experience false, foolish inspirations. They say, “Maybe it was an inspiration. I was inspired to kill you!” I say, “How foolish! An inspiration is never like this!” I’m talking about good inspirations that you’re sure are good. You prayed and read recommended supplications too. It comes to your mind to read one more. Don’t say no to it. Read it. What is another example of these inspirations that come to one’s mind and heart?
You suddenly wish to make a pilgrimage. You should go. Maybe Imam Husayn (as) is calling you. You suddenly wish for Aba Abdillah al-Husayn (as). Or you’re driving in a desert and you remember Imam Husayn (as). Stop. Get out of the car. Find the direction. Put your hand on your chest while facing the shrine of Aba Abdillah al-Husayn (as). Any way you like, say three times, “Sallalahu Alayka Ya Aba Abdillah [peace be upon you O Aba Abdillah].”
Or it occurs to you to visit Imam Reza’s (as) shrine. Go! You say, “That’s far away. I’ll go to Abdulazim’s (as) shrine [,which is closer].” Go! Don’t ignore it. Maybe something [spiritual] is destined for you to go and receive. Or it occurs to you to go to the shrine of Lady Masumah (as). Go! Maybe there is something there for you. If remembering God comes to the mind of a believer, he accepts it.
If something comes to a believer’s mind, he should not reject it. One such inspiration is visiting the shrine of Aba Abdillah (as) whenever one can.