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Martyred professor, Allameh Morteza Motahhari, was born on February 2, 1919 in the town of Fariman, 75 kilometers from the holy city of Mashhad. At the age of twelve, he set off for Mashhad seminary to embark on learning the basics of Islamic sciences. In 1937, despite Reza Khan’s intense confrontation with clergymen and also opposition by some of his friends and relatives, he left for Qom seminary to complete his studies. During 15 years of his stay in Qom, he benefited from the presence of Grand Ayatollah Borujerdi (in jurisprudence and the principles of jurisprudence), Imam Khomeini (12 years in the philosophy of Molla Sadra, gnosis, ethics and principles of jurisprudence) and Allameh Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Tabatabaiee (in philosophy). He had also benefited from the presence of the late Ayatollah Haj Mirza Ali Aqa Shirazi in ethics and gnosis. Among other teachers of professor Motahhari mention can be made of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hojjat (in principles of jurisprudence) and the late Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Mohaqqeqdamad (in jurisprudence). While he was in Qom, in addition to education, he participated in socio-political affairs as well and he was in contact with Fadaiyan-e-Eslam group. In 1952, he migrated to Tehran though he was one of the renowned teachers and among the future hopes of the seminary. In Tehran, he taught at Marvi School and delivered well-researched speeches. In 1955, the first session of the exegesis of the holy Qur’an in the Students\\\' Islamic Association was held by professor Motahhari. In the same year, he began teaching at the faculty of divinity and Islamic teachings of Tehran University. In 1958-59 concurrent with the establishment of the Physicians\\\' Islamic Association, professor Motahhari was one of the main speakers of the Association and during 1961-1971 he was the only speaker of the Association leaving behind a number of important deliberations. In 1962, with the start of Imam Khomeini’s uprising, professor Motahhari accompanied him to the extent that one can consider the organizing of the June 5th uprising in Tehran and its coordination with Imam Khomeini’s leadership as being indebted to him and his companions. Having given an enlightening speech against the Shah on Wednesday, 5th of June 1963, Ayatollah Motahhari was detained by the police at 1 a.m. and sent to the interim police headquarters and was imprisoned with a number of Tehrani clergymen. 43 days later, following the migration of Ulema from other provinces to Tehran and public pressure, he was freed together with other clergymen. After the formation of groups called “Mo’talefe Eslami”, which was among the combatant groups of the time, Imam Khomeini called on martyr Motahhari to lead these groups along with a number of clergymen. Following Imam Khomeini\\\'s exile, professor Motahhari and his companions shouldered a heavier responsibility. At that time, he wrote books covering social requirements and delivering speeches at universities, the Physicians\\\' Islamic Association and mosques. Professor Motahhari made a lot of ideological efforts to Islamicize the content of the movement and strongly fought against diversions and falsehoods. In 1967, he established Hosseinieh Ershad with the help of some friends. In 1969, after releasing an announcement signed by him, Allameh Tabatabai and Ayatollah Haj Seyyed Abolfazl Mojtahed Zanjani calling for collection of aid for the displaced Palestinians and because of publicizing it during a speech in Hosseinieh Ershad, he was detained and held in solitary confinement for a short while. From 1970-72 he supervised publicity works by Al-jawad mosque where he was the main speaker until the mosque and the Hosseinieh were closed and professor Motahhari was detained for a while. Later, Ayatollah Motahhari gave speeches at Javid, Ark and a number of other mosques. After a while Javid mosque was also closed. Around the year 1974 he was forbidden to speak which lasted till the triumph of the Islamic revolution. Presenting genuine Islamic ideology through teaching, speech and writing books were among the valuable activities of professor Motahhari reaching its climax particularly during the years 1972-78; since in those years the leftists had increased their propaganda and groups of leftist Muslims and also those with a hotchpotch of ideas had emerged. After Imam Khomeini, professor Motahhari was the first figure who found out the ideological deviation of the heads of the so-called “Mojahedin-e-Khalq” organization and prevented others from cooperating with them and even foresaw their change of ideology. In those years, upon Imam Khomeini’s recommendation, professor Motahhari traveled to Qom twice a week to teach at its seminary where he taught important courses and at the same time he taught some courses at home in Tehran. In 1976, following an ideological dispute with a communist teacher of the faculty of divinity, he became retired prematurely. Furthermore; in those years Ayatollah Motahhari, in collaboration with some clergymen, established “Jameye Rohaniat-e-Mobarez” of Tehran hoping that such an institution would be gradually established in other cities as well. Although professor Motahhari’s contact with Imam Khomeini continued after the Imam’s exile in France via letters and other means, in the year 1976 he managed to travel to the holy city of Najaf and consulted with Imam Khomeini on the important issues of the revolution and also seminaries. After the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini and the start of the new phase of the Islamic revolution, professor Motahhari fully devoted himself to the revolution and hence played a fundamental role in all of its phases. At the time of Imam Khomeini’s stay in Paris, Ayatollah Motahhari traveled to France where he spoke with the Imam on the important issues of the revolution and it was then that Imam Khomeini urged him to shape the Islamic Revolution Council. Upon Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran, he personally took the responsibility of the welcoming committee and till the victory of the revolution and after that he always acted as a supporter of the leader of the Islamic revolution and served as a kind and trusted advisor for him. But at 22:20 p.m. of Tuesday, 1st of May 1979 he was martyred by a grouplet called “Forqan” after leaving an ideological and political gathering. This caused profound sorrow and grief for Imam Khomeini and the Islamic Ummah who had a lot of hopes for this great man’s future. There remain tens of works by Ayatollah Motahhari. These works deal with a variety of religious issues and offer responses to many of the important questions of religious society so much so that we can name his works as a reliable source concerning the Islamic ideology system. Some of Imam Khomeini’s Words on Martyr Allameh Morteza Motahhari [Motahhari] was rare in Islamology and different Islamic and Qur’anic sciences. I have lost a very dear child. I am mourning for him who was one of the figures who was considered the fruit of my life. Martyrdom of this righteous child and immortal clergyman created a vacuum in the dear Islam that cannot be filled by any means. Motahhari, who was rare in purifying spirit, the strength of belief and the power of speech, flew to the ethereal world, but the ill-wishers should know that his Islamic, scientific and philosophical personality won’t perish with his departure. Motahhari was a dear child for me and a firm stronghold for the religious and scientific seminaries and a useful servant for people and country. I recommend the students and the committed intellectuals not to let this dear professor’s books be forgotten by non-Islamic schemes. In his short life, [Motahhari] left behind immortal works which stemmed from a wakeful conscience and a spirit filled with the love for religion. He embarked on educating and training the society with an eloquent style and an able thought in analyzing Islamic subjects and explaining philosophical facts with a popular diction and without uncertainty. His oral and written works are unexceptionally instructive and inspiring; and his advice and admonitions, which sprang from a heart filled with faith and belief, are useful both for the Ulema and the laymen. Late Motahhari was an individual who had different aspects of personality; and few people have done the service to the young generation and others as Motahhari has done. All his works are unexceptionally good and I don’t know anybody else whose works I could call unexceptionally good. His works are unexceptionally good and constructive for humans. Professor Motahhari from the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei Interview with the Supreme Leader on Martyr Motahhari ‘I consider myself Mr. Motahhari’s pupil’ As you know late professor Motahhari was a philosopher; the science sought by him was mostly the philosophical science. Later on; however, he got to the subjects of theology, i.e. he dealt with Islamic issues with new argumentation method of modern philosophy. But he spent most of his time on philosophical matters. He was considered the philosophical student of Imam Khomeini and Allameh Tabatabaiee. Thus what he maintains in theology is Hekmat Mota’aliah, i.e. the Philosophy of Molla Sadra. His behaviour was like that of the mystics who would set out to find a perfect instructor. Basically his spiritual and moral condition was in such a way. He would search to know for example if a perfect elderly instructor is somewhere in the world, and he would go to him to stay by him. Indeed, spiritually, such a situation was fitting him. Yet he had found such a perfect instructor in Iran. He was absorbed in Imam Khomeini and Allameh Tabatabaiee. He was captivated by their love and regarded their scientific and mystic status very high. Morally, late Motahhari was a prominent man; and a pure-hearted, enlightened, just, self-possessed and mature person. In his personal bonds with God he was a mystic, a man of God’s remembrance, journey towards God and worship. He used to say: “I have learnt paying attention to and worship of God from my father.” Professor Motahhari had a lot of historical information especially about the recent history, and particularly on the issues related to the Ulema, seminaries, scientific, spiritual, philosophical and mystic figures. These pieces of information were not registered in any book and are heard from the professors and great figures and kept in mind. Since he knew all professors and Ulema of Najaf, Samarra and Isfahan, he was well-informed about their events and he would talk of them in the gatherings and visits held on different occasions. Supereme Leader’s Words on Professor Motahhari’s Personality and Works “As time passes from his martyrdom, his spiritual and ideological works and bounties manifest more fresh dimensions. The ideological and scientific works of that grand clergyman become clearer in the scene of the country press and religious knowledge; and one understands that an intellectual clergyman with responsibilities could have so fruitful life.” Martyr Motahhari with his strong and decent thought stepped in the fields of Islamic subjects that hitherto nobody had stepped; and considering the ideas that had prevailed or were going to prevail in the country---through translation and import from the west and east, he entered a profound, vast and interminable scientific challenge. He both embarked on a very clever struggle to confront with the Marxists and entered the scene to confront with the western and Liberalist thoughts. This role is very important; it needs both courage and self-confidence, it requires both thinking strength and Ijtihad (being well- qualified in jurisprudence and different theological fields), it both needs certainty and resolute belief. This great man had all these together; he was both a learned man and very faithful, he was firm in his belief and had self-confidence, too; these are all necessary.” Leader’s Visit with Martyr Motahhari’s Family (1996) He had three characteristics regarding ideological issues: First, he had a strong thought and he was a true thinker. Secondly, while presenting and spreading the ideological principles, he had no intention but God’s nearness, promotion of the truth and fighting against the false. There was sincerity in him and his personal actions which would naturally make the second characteristic tangible. For example think of some people who are thinkers, yet do not present their thought for God’s sake, but they present it to show that they are knowledgeable, to draw people’s attention and to say that they are philosophers. Martyr Motahhari was not such. He would present thought for God’s sake and for Islam. He would truly burn up [like a candle] and would gush forth [like a fountain] and would present [Islamic ideas]. The reason for his survival is his second characteristic. It means that sincerity will have its impact and the Almighty God will grace any deed done with sincerity. The third characteristic was his working hard and his inexhaustibility. The truth is that he wouldn’t sit till he might be referred to; but rather he would himself go after activity. He had these three characteristics.” Leader’s Visit with Martyr Motahhari’s Family (1998) “We should introduce Mr. Motahhari to the world especially the Islamic world. And if we want to introduce him, which points should be highlighted? I think this is your most important job. Some aspects of a figure’s personality are either unique that must be highlighted or are very outstanding that should be stressed. In the life of the late Martyr Ayatollah Motahhari, his personality and his scientific identity there are numerous examples of these. One point, that in my opinion has the prime importance, is the new interpretation of the Islamic teachings. This is apart from his philosophical aspect and his strong and compelling arguments in the footnotes of ‘The principles of philosophy’ by ‘Ayatollah Tabatabaiee. This is another point. He elucidated Islamic concepts and teachings with a novel diction and expression which was much needed. I don’t say that if the works of the predecessors were pondered and scrutinized signs of this exegesis would not be found. Really if one had attentively studied the works of the Ulema he would have found some hints and cues; but I want to say that nobody had done this. As far as we know, nobody had done it before Mr. Motahhari. Even the modernist writers, who had emerged in the Arab countries, and we knew some of them, had not done this. These Egyptian authors, who were modernists and would write things with a broader sight and who knew the world somewhat more than Martyr Motahhari, most of them had traveled a lot and had visited different universities. Yet he [Ayatollah Motahhari] was not so, he was confined. I mean he was inside Iran and Tehran but his profound vision of the Islamic issues and his novel understanding of the verses [of Qur’an] and the narrations [of the Ahl-ul-Bayt], in my opinion, was one of his most outstanding aspects. It was he who, for the first time, substantively expressed the subjects related to principles of ideology, piety, patience, love, fairness, justice, and so on in the ideological atmosphere of Iran. We thank God that Mr. Motahhari’s name was not forgotten in our society and the mental atmosphere of this country; but rather it became more prominent day by day. Many of the world phenomena are naturally perishable and by the lapse of time they become older. Most of the world phenomena are such. Yet there are some phenomena that not only do not fall into oblivion via lapse of time but become brighter, more manifest, more spectacular and more impressive. The phenomena based on reality are usually such. I clearly feel that, thank God, Martyr Ayatollah Motahhari’s thoughts are such.” Memoirs of Dr. Ali Motahhari (Martyr Motahhari’s Son) Night Supplication in front of the Word Allah As it is said he didn’t give up midnight vigilance, midnight prayer, and wakefulness since his youth till the end of his life. It was his practice both at the time of studentship and after that and even at the time of martyrdom. I remember that facing our house there was the house of one of the previous regime’s officials which was usually guarded by two police officers. Apparently since the official had seen that the lamp of our house was lit at midnight, had worried to find the reason and it was important for him from the security point of view. He had told the guards to look for the reason. Professor [Motahhari] had a neon board of Allah which was green when lit. He would turn it on and perform his midnight prayer in its light. After the revolution one of the officers said, we had examined several nights and I had looked through the window to see what was going on inside the house. At the end I myself saw that he came at midnight and started worshipping for an hour. We were somehow absorbed by the professor, and despite much negative propaganda against the clergymen and him in particular to make us pessimist to them, we became very interested in him so much so that some would say we got our salary from the government but it was as if we were guarding him. A Voice vis-à-vis MHe was very sensitive against ideological deviations and believed that we were seeking Islamic revolution and not mere revolution. It is not important that Shah goes but it is important to see what system is established after his going. Because if after the ouster of the Shah, for example the Mojahedin-e-Khalq take the lead, it is much better not to stage a revolution at all. Thus the deviated groups had found out professor Motahhari’s sensitiveness and had become his enemy. Three or four months before the victory of the Islamic revolution, a person, who had some tendencies to Mojahedin-e-Khalq and the leftists and was intended to be religious, too, was freed from the prison. Professor [Motahhari] said we had better visit him. I was with the professor. There was a man by the name of Ashuri as one of the heads of the Forqan group. He spoke of Islam and Marxism and said: ‘These two religions say one single thing and their content is the same with different forms. They speak of the laborers and we speak of the oppressed. Therefore our word is the same. We should unite to topple the regime of Shah and basically there is no difference between Islam and Marxism, etc.’ Professor was very upset and that man knew that professor Motahhari would answer him. That’s why he rose to leave. The professor said: ‘No, Be seated! Be seated!’ He made him sit and explained him in detail that our path is fundamentally separate from that of the Marxists. In no way can the forms be different with the same content. And we cannot unite with the Marxists in any way. Immortal among People Prior to the victory of the Islamic revolution, at the time of Imam Khomeini’s staying in Paris, it was heard everywhere that the regime of Shah wanted to arrest the leaders and prominent figures of the revolution. Some people told him [Ayatollah Motahhari] it was better to go somewhere else to hide. He said: ‘Such actions are not good for clergymen. It is not good for us to escape from one place to another to hide; such things are not good for us.’ He stayed at home like before and nothing happened. His Method of Training Children One of the features of the professor’s training method for his children was that he would never resort to force and coercion and he would let them to realize and choose the right path with their own thought and wisdom. About choosing the field of education and the way of spending leisure time and the like he would never force us to do something necessarily; but he would show us the way. As the holy Qur’an says: ‘…be he grateful or ungrateful.’ And it was we who would choose the way. There was never force over our heads and we would choose one way with interest and free will. The Professor’s Arrest after anti-Israel Speech I have another memory from the year 1969 when he delivered the provocative speech on Palestine in Hosseinieh Ershad. This speech has been broadcast many times by IRIB. It was a very provocative, important and interesting speech which shook the regime of Shah; and it required a lot of courage to deliver such a speech when the regime of Shah was in the zenith of power and had the highest level of relations and unity with Israel. When the Israeli planes would refuel in Iran’s airport(s) during the 1967 war and would fly over the heads of the Arabs and Muslims, much bravery was needed to give such a speech and we saw that professor Motahhari gave that speech and was promptly arrested and taken away. When he was freed he said, ‘They made me sit in a car and blindfolded me and the car set out. I told them there is no need to blindfold and I will not look. If you want me not to look I will close my eyes. But they didn’t agree. Yet I realized the route till Ferdowsi square but didn’t realize after that.’ Apparently they had taken him to the committee of the SAVAK which was presumably located in the same Ferdowsi Street. Allameh Tabatabaiee’s Message on the Occasion of Ayatollah Motahhari’s Martyrdom In the name of the Almighty God In memory of a scientific and philosophical personality who cast a world into grief and made the world of science and merit mournful with his departure. Late Motahhari, who was a scientist, a thinker and a researcher with an overflowing intellect, a bright thought and a realistic mind, has left behind marvelous works and researches written about scientific and argumentative purposes that are seen in his books. Late Motahhari, through his precious and blissful life that was abundant with scientific effort and philosophical thinking, sends an expressive and valuable message to the enthusiasts of science and philosophy never to repose from effort towards perfection and never forget scientific struggle for perfection; and in the market of realities turn their life--which is the best human commodity-- to the spiritual life— which is the lofty human life and is lasting till the world exists; and not to be absorbed and deceived by fabricated and imaginary personalities in this short life. Yes, a narrow route opened by a scientist towards realities will bestow eternal life upon him and this is more valuable than the world and what it contains.

The Secret behind the Special Status of Hazrat Abu al-Fazl al-Abbas (\'a) Everything for Aba Abdullah al-Husayn (‘a) in Karbala was Abbas. Does a person become like this because his hand is cut off? No! Where a person is struck isn’t what makes a difference. A person’s body strength isn’t what makes a difference. What is it that separates Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas from the rest so much? Intention! “And I will fight with whoever fights with you.” He was thinking about the world. Do you know what Abbas’s intention was that he reached to this height? Saving the entire world! He didn’t want less than this. He was standing with Imam Husayn (‘a) and he saw 72 helpers, a few tents, and 30,000 enemies. But, he was thinking about the world, about humankind. He was big. It is not unlikely that on the day of Ashura he was thinking about Imam Mahdi’s (‘a.j.) reappearance. He wasn’t caught up with small problems. Look at a part of Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas’s intention. It is obvious that even if we are martyred we will not reach to this point. It is very difficult for a person to have worked on correcting his intention this much. The only person who asked Imam Husayn (‘a) in this way to enter the battlefield was Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas (‘a). He said, “My Master, I’m tired of these hypocrites. Give me permission to go and take revenge.” You should always have this intention of destroying the enemies of religion somewhere in your heart. Yah! If I could destroy them. Yah! I wish I could strike them hard, O God! Having this intention against them is very purifying and uplifting. See how much the Imam’s (‘a) enemies are cursed in the Ashura Supplication? Why should we just send our greetings upon the Imam (‘a) with much feeling? “And I will fight with whoever fights with you.” (Ashura Supplication) Do you know what Abal Fazl al-Abbas’s intention was that he reached this level? Saving the entire world. Hating the enemies. This should be a part of our intention. You have probably heard that tradition about Imam Javad (‘a). He would pound his fist on the ground and say, “I’ll kill and burn.” He was asked, “What? Who? What are you doing? Where are you now?” He said, “The one who came and burned the door of the house of our mother, Fatimah Zahra (‘a).” This means that our mother was pressed between the door and the wall, and thought, “My sad story will reach my children. The hatred of my enemies will enter their hearts, and they will grow.” What an expense was made for your luminous hearts between the door and the wall. Whoever comes to the Bani Hashim Alley and sees the burned door, won’t leave this alley anymore. A tradition says, “If a person doesn’t wish to kill the enemies (of Islam) with his sword someday, and he dies, he has died with a kind of hypocrisy.” “If a person is not in the battlefield, or he doesn’t read the tradition about holy war for himself, he will leave this world with a kind of hypocrisy.” (Sahih Muslim, vol. 3, p. 1,517)

En el Nombre de Dios, El Compasivo, el Misericordioso ¡Oh hija! He visto que todos en el mundo eligen una manera de vivir, un deber. Unos se educan, otros enseñan. Unos comercian, otros cultivan. Me pregunté a mi mismo: ¿Qué camino debo seguir? Pensé y revisé algunas cuestiones y me pregunté. Primero, ¿Cuán largo es este camino? ¿Dónde está el fin? ¿Cuantas oportunidades tengo? y basicamente, ¿Cuál es mi destino? Y llegué a las respuestas. Mi vida es transitoria, como la de todos en este mundo. Si me dedico a los negocios, tendré algunas monedas brillantes, algunos autos y casas. Pensé en consagrar mi vida a ti. Tu eres muy importante y valiosa para mi, tan que si estuvieras sufriendo, tu sufrimiento cubriría todo mi ser. Elegí a Dios y Su camino. Esta es la primera vez que lo digo, nunca elegí ser un hombre de armas, ni siquiera me gusto graduarme como militar. Hubiese preferido ser martirizado como un Basij (soldado), a ser condecorado con altos rangos y posiciones. No elegí este camino para matar a nadie. Tu sabes que no soporto siquiera ver a una gallina degollada. Si llevo un arma en mis manos se debe a que me tengo que enfrentar con asesinos, no para matar gentes. ¡Oh mi hija! Estoy tan cansado. No he dormido por 30 años, pero no quiero dormir tampoco. Vierto sal en mis ojos así mis párpados no se atreven a juntarse, no sea que por mi negligencia decapiten a un niño indefenso. ¿Qués espéras de mi cuando he visto una muchacha aterrada o un jovencito esperando a ser decapitados en un matadero? y todo lo que se me venía a la mente era la imagen de ti (Fátima), Narjis, Zeinab, Husein y Reza esperando en esa fila. ¿Debería ser un mero espectador? ¿ser cuidadoso? ¿actuar como un hombre de negocios? No, no podría vivir de esa manera.

Our deepest condolences to all the believers, all over the world, wherever they are, upon the martyrdom of the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (S), the esteemed and honorable Lady of Light, her eminence lady Fatima Zahra (A). As history is witness, the plight for the true freedom and independence of women has been a long struggle, to say the least. And it wasn\\\'t until the advent of Islam, that women were treated as an equal creation of Allah, as a human being. Yet, what are some of the things that were done in the past with women? And what are some of the things women are done with in the present-day in the so-called modern world? What is the actual reality of women as far as the Pure Muhammadan Islam is concerned? How does lady Fatima Zahra (A) play a major role in clarifying the Truth, as regards to the correct reality of women in the view of Islam? What major roles did lady Fatima Zahra (A) play as a woman? How was lady Fatima Zahra (A) an exemplary role model as a wife, mother, and a home maker? And how was lady Fatima Zahra (A) an exemplary role model when it comes to the creation of social and political awareness? Finally, how can lady Fatima Zahra (A) be a role model for all women, wherever they are? Sister Fatima gives us all a humble reminder, as she talks about lady \\\"Fatima Zahra (A); The All-Encompassing Role Model\\\". Salutations be upon you, O\\\' daughter of the Messenger of Allah (S)! Salutations be upon you, O\\\' daughter of the Prophet of Allah (S)! Salutations be upon you, O\\\' daughter of the Seal of Prophethood (S)! Salutations be upon you, O\\\' Fatima Zahra (A)! #IslamicPulse #Fatima #Zahra #FatimaZahra #Martydom #Messenger #Shahadat #Prophet #Muhammad #Muslims #Islam #Wilayate #AhlulBayt #Quran #Fadak #Imamate #UmmeAbiha #Fatimiyyah #Batool #Insiya #Haura #Siddiqa #Tahera #Shaheedah #Wilayah #JihadeTabyiin

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Cientos de turcos marchan por Estambul en el Día Mundial de Al-Quds para reivindicar la liberación de la tierra palestina y el fin de los asesinatos del régimen Israel en la Franja de Gaza. El Día Mundial de Al-Quds fue declarado por el ayatolá Jomeini, la paz esté con él. Este año la celebración del Día Mundial de Al-Quds está cargada de furia. Palestina lleva más de dos semanas sufriendo los sangrientos bombardeos del régimen israelí, que ya se han cobrado más de 850 vidas. Este día fue declarado por el fundador de la República Islámica de Irán, el Ayatolá Jomeini, la paz esté con él. En esta jornada los musulmanes de todo el mundo caminan bajo la bandera de Palestina para exigir el fin de la opresión del régimen israelí a ese pueblo, cuyas tierras ocupó y hasta hoy arrincona y asesina. \"Que Dios destruya sus trampas”, dice Zeynep sobre las estratagemas pergeñadas por el Occidente para bloquear todo juicio internacional a los crímenes de guerra cometidos por el régimen de Israel. El Gobierno turco, en cambio, ha condenado públicamente, en muy repetidas ocasiones, las masacres perpetradas en la Franja de Gaza. Los turcos inventan nuevas formas de luchar contra el régimen sionista. La última, llamar masivamente a un boicot a todos los productos israelíes que se venden en Turquía. Lluís Miquel Hurtado, Estambul. El grupo de HispanTV les recuerda a los seguidores de nuestra página en Youtube de que en el caso de que no se suban nuevos vídeos, en 48 horas, esto significa que YouTube ha bloqueado el acceso de este canal a su cuenta oficial. De ser así, haga Clic en el siguiente enlace para obtener nuestra nueva dirección en YouTube: http://www.hispantv.com/detail.aspx?i... http://www.hispantv.com http://www.facebook.com/HispanTV http://plus.google.com/+HispanTV http://hispantv.com/​Frequencies.aspx http://hispantv.com/Live.aspx http://twitter.com/HispanTV http://vk.com/HispanTV

Al Muntazar TV Presents بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم صلي ألله عليك يا ولي العصر (عج) ادركنا Jis ke darwaze se koi Saael, koi Maangne wala, Khaali haath nahi gaya, woh Dar-e-Zahra (s.a.) hai, Jis k darwaaze par Rizwan-e-Jannat, khayyaat ban kar aayein, woh Dar-e-Zahra (s.a.) hai, Jis k darwaaze par Jibraeel bhi baghair ijaazat daakhil naa ho, woh Dar-e-Zehra (s.a.) hai, Ek lafz me kaha jaayein, Jis Dar par Quran ki Aayatien naazil hoti hain, woh Dar-e-Zahra (s.a.) hai. Wiladat Ba Sa\'aadat Janab-e-Zahra (s.a.) aapko aur Tamaam Mohibbaan e Ahlebait (a.s.) ko bahot bahot Mubarak ho Parwardigaar tujhe Waasta hai Ummul Aimma Janab-e-Zahra (s.a.) ka, hamare Imam-e-Waqt (atfs) ke Zuhoor mein Taa\'jeel Farmaa On this auspicious occasion of Wiladat of Janabe Fatima Zahra (s.a.) Al Muntazar TV presents: 📖 Islamic Animation: Dar e Zahra (s.a) – [درِ زہراء [سلام الله علیہا Dar e Zahra (s.a.) - Urdu Islamic Animation Film for Children - 2018 An Animation children Islamic story film based on Incident of Blessed Door of Janabe Fatima Zahra (s.a) in Urdu made especially for Kids. The Incident is based on Holy Quran Surah Ad - Dahr Ayat # 5 - 9.

Diplomacy is a great tool in the arsenal of any diplomat. Yet, is diplomacy and negotiations and compromise always a solution to certain problems at hand? Were not the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), Imam Ali (A), lady Fatima Zahra (A), Imam Hasan (A), and Imam Husayn (A) the best and most perfect of diplomats? Yet, did they always rely upon diplomacy? Could have the travesty of Daesh/ISIS been resolved by mere compromise and diplomacy? Finally, what does the holy Qur\'an, the word of Allah, say when it comes to standing up to tyrants and oppressors? The Living Martyr, Shaheed Haj Qasem and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei explain.

A Special Mindset for the Nights of Power (Laylatul Qadr) Why don’t we take full advantage of God’s Kindness? We are prevented from benefiting from God’s Mercy because we count on ourselves. This barrier is arrogance, being conceited about our possessions and achievements. We never talk to God as if we are a criminal, cutthroat, villain. No, we talk to God as if we are honorable people, “God, as You are aware, I’m obviously one of Your good servants. And I haven’t had a fault thus far. But, I decided to turn to You tonight to say if You want to grant me more blessings, sure, I agree! Yes, I have some faults. It is possible I haven’t done as much as I should.” This person is the epitome of arrogance. This person is not able to benefit from God’s Mercy. During the Nights of Power (Qadr) I like to go amongst the crowd of worshippers and see who has come for the first time, a person who has a history of serious wrongdoing! And, he is too embarrassed to talk. People ask him, “Sir, would you like a Qur’an?” When he wants to take the Qur’an, he thinks, “I’m too embarrassed to touch it. I have nothing, absolutely nothing to say.” If I find such a person during the Nights of Power, I’ll go and stand behind him. I’ll say, “God, whatever you grant him, grant to me too.” He doesn’t have a trace of arrogance. He has no pretentiousness at all. Others go back home happily. But, this person is still standing. Towards the end, he will say, “God, did You look at me too?” This kind of person will make use of God’s Mercy that night. Benefiting from God’s Mercy is very hard. Why? Because we count on ourselves. Don’t count on yourself. Are you able to go to a gathering of worshippers to repent like that criminal? You won’t go. You’d say, “It’s impossible. Is it possible?! Thank God, I’m not that bad either.” We are even proud of our deeds, which we haven’t done! At least he has done some good deeds. We tell ourselves, “We still have time until the end of the Month of Ramadan.” “Till the end of the month?! But, you haven’t done anything yet!” “I’ll do something. Don’t worry!” We are prevented from benefiting from God’s Mercy because we count on ourselves. What should we do to stop counting on ourselves? The supplications narrated from the Household of the Prophet (‘a) are excellent opportunities. A supplication says, “God, even if I had done a good deed, I shouldn’t have relied on it. I should have relied on Your Grace. And now, I haven’t even done that good deed. So, I must only rely on Your Grace. What should I do if You don’t look at me?”

Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon these days of Muharram and the commemoration of the mission and martyrdom of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (A). And our condolences upon the martyrdom anniversary of the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Husayn al-Sajjad (A). Yet, what was just one of the many missions of Imam Sajjad (A)? And how long did her eminence, lady Zaynab binte Ali (A) live after the event of Karbala? And why did lady Zaynab binte Ali (A) life for such a short time after the tragedy of Karbala? In such a stifling environment created by the Umayyad dynasty, how did Imam Sajjad (A) keep the martyrdom and mission of Imam Husayn (A) alive? Finally, what are some of the instances in which Imam Sajjad (A) cried over and wept over Imam Husayn (A)? The honorable Ustad Masoud Aali explains and details \\\"The Mission of Imam Sajjad (A)\\\". We Are The Nation of Martyrdom. We Are The Nation of Imam Husayn.

Our condolences to all the believers, all across the world, wherever they are, upon the holy months of Muharram and Safar. And our condolences to the believers upon the martyrdom anniversary of the son of Imam Husayn (A), the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Husayn al-Sajjad (A). Who was the father of Imam Sajjad (A)? And who was the mother of Imam Sajjad (A)? What are some of the unique characteristics of the 4th divinely appointed Imam (A)? In what ways did Imam Sajjad (A) embark upon Jihade Tabyiin? What are some details about the Jihade Tabyiin of Imam Sajjad (A) in the form of tears and Duas? Approximately, how many commentaries have been written on Sahifa Sajjadiya? What types of people were the students of Imam Sajjad (A)? And if Imam Sajjad (A) was a weak Imam - as some foolish people mistakenly claim - then why was the Umayyad governmental establishment thirsty for his blood? And finally, what is a Dua in Sahiffa Sajjadiyya that proves the evil intentions of the Umayyad governmental establishment to kill Imam Zayn al-Abideen (A)? Salutations be upon Husayn! Salutations be upon Ali ibne Husayn! Salutations be upon the children of Husayn! Salutations be upon the companions of Husayn! #IslamicPulse #CubeSync #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #TheAwaitedOne #Mahdi #Imam #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #Justice #Rghteousness #Freedom #Independence #WhoIsHusayn #AliIbnHusayn #Sajjad #ZaynalAbideen #Sahifa #Sajjadiyya #Kamila #SahifaSajjadiyya #Zaynab #Arbaeen #Revolution #Tabyiin #JihadeTabyiin #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #ImamKhomeini #Khomeini #ImamKhamenei #Khamenei #WilayatFaqih #Majalis #Majlis #Tear #Dua #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Taghut #D2A #D2i #Zionist #Yazeed #Shimr

The martyrdom and mission of Imam Husayn (A) has brought forth countless people that are perfumed with the fragrance of Imam Husayn (A). And along these very lines, Islamic Pulse is humbled to present yet another follower of Imam Husayn (A), in the blessed months of sacrifice, the months of Muharram and Safar. But what does it mean to be a Shia of Imam Husayn (A)? And what did Imam Husayn (A) say to a person who called himself one of Imam Husayn\\\\\\\'s Shia? What are some qualities of the Shia of Imam Husayn (A)? Finally, what does it take to be a Shia of Imam Husayn (A)? Sister Fatima speaks to all the youth out there about some thought provoking things and in this Muharram and Safar special episode, she speaks about and asks every single one of us \\\\\\\"Are You A Shia of Imam Husayn (A) or A Mere Admirer?\\\\\\\" Salutations be upon Husayn! Salutations be upon Ali ibne Husayn! Salutations be upon the children of Husayn! Salutations be upon the companions of Husayn! #IslamicPulse #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #TheAwaitedOne #Mahdi #Imam #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #Justice #Rghteousness #Freedom #Independence #WhoIsHusayn #Zaynab #Arbaeen #Revolution #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #Imam Khomeini #Khomeini #ImamKhamenei #Khamenei #WilayatFaqih #Majalis #Majlis #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Taghut

Our condolences to all the believers, wherever they are, upon the passing anniversary of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S). And our condolences upon the martyrdom anniversary of the 2nd divinely appointed Imam, Imam Hasan ibn Ali al-Mujtaba (A), the grandson of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S). Who is the most perfect creation of Allah? Is the role model and ideal of the Messenger of Allah (S) limited to any time, place, or particular nation or language? What are some of the titles of the Messenger of Allah (S)? And according the Messenger of Allah (S), who are the leaders of the youth of Paradise? Who was the father of the 2nd divinely appointed Imam (A)? And who was the mother of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (A)? What are some of the unique characteristics and attributes of the 2nd divinely appointed Imam (A)? What are some of the factors that lead to the Peace Treaty which is found in the historical texts regarding Imam Hasan (A)? What was the first priority of Imam Hasan (A), to fight against Muawiya or accept a peace treaty put forth by Muawiya? What is one of the ways in which Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (A) embarked upon Jihade Tabyiin? How many times did the 2nd divinely appointed Imam, attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage? What are some details about the aforementioned Jihade Tabyiin of Imam Hasan (A) and what was its result? Where did the Ahl al-Bayt (A) of the Messenger of Allah (S) want to bury Imam Hasan (A)? Yet, where is the 2nd divinely appointed Imam (A) actually buried? What happened to the coffin of the 2nd divinely appointed Imam? And finally, why is it that the so-called companions of the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) were allowed to be buried next to him (S), but the very grandson of the Messenger of Allah (S) was not? #IslamicPulse #CubeSync #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #2ndImam #ImamHasan #Muharram #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #TheAwaitedOne #Mahdi #Imam #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #Justice #Rghteousness #Freedom #Independence #WhoIsHusayn #Zaynab #Arbaeen #Revolution #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #Khomeini #Khamenei #WilayatFaqih #Majlis #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Taghut #Umayyad #Muawiya

Why Don\\\'t We Mourn the Other Imams (A), Like Imam Husayn (A)? | Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi How is the life of Imam Husayn (A) different from that of the other Aimmah (A)? And what did Allah – the Exalted – destine for Sayyid al-Shuhada (A)? Furthermore, which of the Aimmah (A) experienced the most distressing calamities after Sayyid al-Shuhada (A)? Besides, what is the special feature of Imam Husayn (A) in regards to the Day of Judgment? And finally, why aren’t such mourning ceremonies held for the other Aimmah – peace be upon them all? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a profound crash-course on the basics of Azadari, the mourning over Imam Husayn (A), his family members, and his companions who were martyred on the 10th of Muharram, in the year 61 A.H. #Azadari #Mourning #Muharram #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation #Arbaeen #Husayn #ImamHusayn

What are some misconceptions regarding Sayyida Fatima Zahra (A)? Why did the Ummah leave the side of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A)? And did lady Fatima Zahra (A) merely defend Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A) because he was her husband? What was lady Fatima Zahra (A) defending; the defense of which resulted in her martyrdom? Why did the men of the city of Medina merely stand by and watch the oppression that was being committed against Imam Ali (A); and on the other hand, what stance did lady Fatima Zahra (A) take? And according to the Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei - may Allah protect him - how many kinds of Eman and faith are there; and what are they called? What did Imam Ruhollah Khomeini (R) say about the Wilayah of the Messenger of Allah (S) and its relation to Wilayat al-Faqih? Finally, when keeping the aforementioned statement of Imam Khomeini (R), alongside Imam Khomeini (R)\'s academic, spiritual, and religious status, what does this mean for every single one of us, wherever we are? Peace be upon you, O’ holy daughter of Allah’s Messenger (S)! Peace be upon you, O’ auspicious daughter of Ummul Mo\'mineen Khadija (A)! Peace be upon you, O’ pious spouse of the Commander of the Faithful (A)! Peace be upon you, O’ pure and loving mother of al-Hasan (A) and al-Husayn (A)! Peace be upon you, O\' Defender of Wilayah! Peace be upon you, O’ the ever-truthful, the martyr, lady Fatima Zahra (A)! Our deepest condolences to all the believers, all over the world, wherever they are, upon the martyrdom of the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (S), the esteemed and honorable Lady of Light, her eminence lady Fatima Zahra (A). #ScholarClips #IslamicPulse #Allah #Ethics #Quran #Majlis #Fatimiyyah #UmmeAbiha #Fatima #Zahra #FatimaZahra #Batool #Insiya #Haura #Siddiqa #Shaheedah #Maryam #Khadija #Martydom #Messenger #Prophet #Muhammad #MessengerOfAllah #Muslims #Islam #Wilayat #Wilayah #Shia #Imamate #AhlulBayt #Islamic_Revolution #Medina #Caliph #Jihad #Tabyiin #JihadeTabyiin #Mohsen

Saudi authorities have warned against a campaign to give women the right to drive in the conservative kingdom. The warning comes as Saudi female activists are gearing up against a long-standing driving ban, with more defiant women already getting behind the wheel. More than 50 videos showing Saudi women driving have been posted online over the past two weeks. A video, which went viral on the Internet this month, shows a fully veiled woman driving in the capital Riyadh as passing drivers give her a thumbs-up. Under the slogan, Women\'s Driving is a Choice, female activists have called for a demonstration on Saturday against the ban in the country. One Saudi woman by the name of Manal al-Sharif, who was put behind bars a couple of year ago for posting a video of herself while driving, says Saudi women are determined to drive.

After a meeting with Hamid Karzai in Kabul, a group of American senators, including John McCain and Lindsay Graham, said they expect the agreement to be signed soon. They have also noted that such a failure would pose a threat to Afghanistan and the region. Karzai has so far delayed signing the accord with the United States. The Afghan president says he won\\\'t sign any agreement that allows continued raids on Afghan homes. Without a signed deal, all U-S and NATO forces would have to withdraw from Afghanistan. The U-S-led foreign forces are blamed for many civilian deaths in the country. The senators have also warned Karzai about the release of 88 Bagram prisoners in north Kabul. Afghanistan says it\\\'s found insufficient evidence to continue their detention. But, Washington says the prisoners pose a serious security threa

Shaheed Aitizaz Hassan: A Pakistani school boy from Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who sacrificed his life while preventing a suicide bomber from entering his school on January 6, 2014. The school is located at the Ibrahimzai village of Hangu and it is the primary source of education for 2000 students. Aitzaz\\\\\\\'s action to save his classmates captured the hearts of many in Pakistan; he was hailed as a national hero and awarded with the high civil award of Pakistan Sitara-e-Shujaat (Star of Bravery). Amidst the existing paralysis of action and amidst the purposeful ambiguity being created in Pakistan to not only exonerate Taliban but to make them out into Islamic heroes , the likes of Shaheed Aitizaz Hassan must proudly be raised as a flag under which the forces of correction gather together to assert its will against the gathering Khariji and Takfiri storm. It is not only a way to remember the great sacrifice of our martyrs but it is also a practical step to gain center stage in the battle of wills that is unfolding; the narrative must be won before the war is won. To achieve this purpose we produced a documentary with re-enactment of his martyrdom. This documentary with re-enactment contains the footage of real people, his family, his neighbors, his teacher speaking about him and also about the incident. This Documentary is Presented by Al-Haadi Media - Toronto, Canada, contact us at [email protected] HD Version of this video can be found at http://youtu.be/W4tMNzrSIoY

A Eulogy for Women I’ll read a few eulogies for women. Men, you shout too. Women, when you reach Karbala, don’t go forward if it’s crowded. Imam Husayn (‘a) is not satisfied with women being bothered. Men, take care of your women so that they don’t get lost and have to look around for you. Women, when you reach Karbala, say, “Firstly, Imam I’m ashamed that I wasn’t in Karbala to help you.” Say this sincerely, not the way I said it. Weep and say it. I swear to God if you say this sincerely, they’ll write your name among Husayn’s (‘a) helpers on Ashura! Say, “Secondly, I’ve come to help the Imam of my Time. Imam accept this from me!” Women, when you reach Karbala, say Salam (send greetings) to the Imam and Hazrat Zaynab. Then say, “We feel ashamed. We were respected when coming. No one took off our veil. No one whipped us for mourning for Husayn (‘a). We only saw respect.” Some of you have probably come with your families, and the women are listening too. It’s fine if some stand with their families and take a photo. Fine. Have fun. But, remember there was a man who fell to the ground here, and his family was taken captive. Remember this! I don’t know how some people can put their arm on their brother’s shoulders Bayn al-Haramayn (between the shrines) facing the shrine of Abu al-Fazl and say, “I want to take a photo here.” Fine. Have fun! But, in this place a brother lost his brother and said, “Now, my back has broken!” Remember this too. Women, when you reach Karbala, say Salam to Hazrat Zaynab. Then say, “We feel ashamed. We were respected when coming. No one took off our veil.” Cry on the way. When you reach Karbala, these tears will have given dignity to you. When you are there, be drowned in thinking of helping God’s religion and ask Imam Mahdi (‘a.j.) to accept your help.

Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the martyrdom of Lady Fatima Masuma (A). During these days commemorating this esteemed and noble lady from the Ahlul Bayt of the holy Messenger of Allah (S), we humbly bring a CubeSync special regarding Lady Fatima Masuma of Qom. Lady Fatima Masuma (A) is well known for her knowledge, her intelligence, her spirituality, and her wisdom. But there are certain qualities of Lady Fatima Masuma that are seldom spoken of; what are these qualities? And why did Lady Fatima Masuma (A) travel to Khurasan, the place where the 8th Imam, Imam Ali ibne Musa al-Redha (A) was in? Furthermore, what is the modern-day result of the blessings of Lady Fatima Masuma (A) of Qom? Finally, how do each and every single one of us connect directly to the esteemed and noble Lady Fatima Masuma (A) of Qom? Sayyid Shahryar fills us in in this one-of-a-kind, Lady Fatima Masuma (A) CubeSync special. He awaits you to join and aid the cause of Allah. #CubeSync #IslamicPulse #FatimaMasuma #Qom #Islamic_Seminary #Hawza #JMU #Seminary #Resolute #Masuma #Ahlul_Bayt #Resistance #Islamic_Revolution #Mahdi #Savior

Congratulations to the believers across the world upon the auspicious birth anniversary of the 9th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad ibne Ali al-Jawad (A). Yet, which Imams (A) had the opportunity to have more influence and reach on the Shias? And, what was the condition of the Shias before the 8th infallible Imam (A)? Furthermore, what were the effects of the movement of Imam Redha (A) to Iran? Imam Khamenei speaks and explains while shedding light on the socio-political situation during the time from the 9th divinely appointed Imam to the 11th divinely appointed Imam.

Our condolences to the believers on the demise of lady Zaynab binte Ali (A). She was a true example of patience, sacrifice, resistance, and being steadfast on the path of Allah. And woe, for we weep upon a blessed heart; the blessed heart of Zaynab binte Ali! For the land of Karbala is covered in a blood; the blood of Zaynab binte Ali\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s accomplishments. Muhammad Husayn Haddadian presents a heartbreaking latmiyya about the hardships faced by lady Zaynab binte Ali (A). O\\\' faithful sister Zaynab!

Did the Islamic world see the kind of allegiance that was witnessed during the time when Imam Ali (A) was given allegiance to by the people when they requested him to become the Caliph? And how many people decided to not pay allegiance to Imam Ali (A)? What did Imam Ali (A) say to the people when they asked him to be the Caliph? Did Imam Ali (A) compromise on his Islamic principles when he was the Caliph of the Muslims? And what were the three groups of people who fought against Imam Ali (A)? Finally, what does Imam Ali (A) say about an individual\\\'s efforts and the end of result of one\\\'s efforts? In this Scholar Clip, Shaykh Usama Abdulghani answers these questions and more. Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the martyrdom anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, the first divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). #IslamicPulse #ScholarClips #Imam #Ali #Shahadat #Martyrdom #Imamate #Wilayate #19Ramadan #Allah #AhlulBayt #Allegiance #Islam #Quran #Thaqalain #Zulfiqar

With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all. Sayyid Shahryar\\\'s here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\\\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future. In this episode of \\\'Keepin\\\' It Real\\\', we\\\'re going to continue and finish talking about \\\'A Savage Wolf, the Sacred Defense, and Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\' in this episode titled \\\'A Savage Wolf, the Sacred Defense, and Some Heartless Ringleaders II\\\'. But who in the world was absolutely looney enough to have given \\\'A Savage Wolf\\\' the tools and means for him to use chemical weapons? And who are \\\'Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\' and why do we call them \\\'Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\'? What all did \\\'Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\' provide \\\'A Savage Wolf\\\' with during \\\'the Sacred Defense\\\'? And approximately how much money was given in loans to \\\'A Savage Wolf\\\' by \\\'Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\'? And who all was dumb enough to provide a \\\'one-way loan\\\' to \\\'A Savage Wolf\\\'? Finally, and most especially, and very uniquely, and quite fortunately, and rather joyfully, what is the condition of \\\'A Savage Wolf\\\', and \\\'Some Heartless Ringleaders\\\', and \\\'the Sacred Defense\\\'? Hey, we\\\'re just \\\"Keepin\\\' It Real\\\". #KeepinItReal #KIR #IslamicPulse #NewsCommentary #Islam #Allah #Quran #GlobalArrogance #Revolution #AhlulBayt #Khomeini #Islamic_Republic #Islamic-Revolution #SacredDefense #Sacred #Defense #Justice #Truth #Satan #Evil #Slavery #Freedom #Humanity #God #America #Britain #Germany #West #Saddam #UK #France #USSR #Baghdad #Iran_Iraq #Funny #Laugh #Smile

\"When I am drowned in turmoil, [and] I\'m wandering lost in my own world; I either go to Mashhad or I become the pilgrim of the Benevolent Lady of Qom.\" Salutations be upon the believers across the world upon the auspicious birth anniversaries of Lady Fatima Masuma (A) and his eminence, the eighth divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali al-Redha (A). This beautiful Surood Nasheed - Barkat-e-Iran - recited by the little soldiers of Imam al-Zaman (A), encapsulates perfectly the feelings of the lovers of Imam Redha (A) and Lady Fatima Masooma (A).

What was the state and condition of the world of Islam when Imam Husayn (A) rose up and entered the battlefield? And why was it a crime for a Muslim to be a supporter and lover of the strongest pillar of Islam – Imam Ali (A)? Besides, what was the character like of the person who had illegitimately taken over the Caliphate of the Muslims? And what was the biggest spiritual calamity for Islam during that period? Furthermore, how is the movement of Imam Husayn (A) still relevant in today’s day and age, and what is the Jihad of our time? And, what is our responsibility in today’s times if we see – once again – that the pulpit of the Holy Prophet (S) is being used to spread corruption and create deviation in Islam? Moreover, what is the true meaning of commemorating the mourning of Imam Husayn (A)? And to conclude, what do the pages of history tell us about the end of those people who see the religion of Islam in danger and do not follow the lead of Imam Husayn (A) and stand up to defend it? The Leader of the Islamic Revolution – Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei – explains the conditions of the time when Imam Husayn (A) rose against injustice and sheds light on the Jihad of today and our responsibility in the current times.

Our condolences to the believers upon the martyrdom anniversary of the 8th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha (A). What is one of the titles by which Imam al-Redha (A) is known for? Where does this aforementioned title appear? What title does Imam al-Jawad (A) use when addressing the 8th divinely appointed Imam (A)? What is the difference, if any, between the meanings of the words Ra\\\'uf and Raheem? In what three places will Imam al-Ra\\\'uf (A) appear, in order to help his pilgrims? Finally, what is the measure by which people will be weighed by on the Day of Judgement? Ustad Masoud Aali answers in this beautiful ode to Imam al-Redha (A) upon his martyrdom anniversary. \\\"How many a wish have been fulfilled by you!\\\" \\\"How many a sick person has received Shifa from you!\\\" \\\"Won’t you take a look at those beneath your feet!\\\" \\\"Alas, for I myself know quite well, how inadequate I truly am.\\\"

After we have decided to have a special program in order to hasten the reappearance of the Living Imam (A), what must be an integral aspect of this program? What relationship should the goals, desires, and wishes of the Living Imam (A) have with our said, special program? What are two qualities that Imam al-Mahdi (A) expects from the Shias? Is the priority to do things for the reappearance on an individual and isolated manner, or is it recommended to do so in a societal and communal manner? Since unity is such an important and integral pillar for the reappearance of the Living Imam (A), what are some obstacles to this unity? What are some cultural and personal obstacles to this unity required for the reappearance of the Living Imam (A)? And finally, what\'s the relationship between \"Unity, Harmony, and Imam Mahdi (A)\"? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to get in sync with the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #Harmony #12thImam