A tradition regarding the significance of Imamat

A tradition regarding the significance of Imamat

من مات ولم يعرف إمام زمانه مات ميتة جاهلية

"He who dies without recognizing the Imam of his time, would die a pre-Islamic death."[1]
- The Holy Prophet (PBUH)

A tradition upon which both the Shia and the Sunnis agree cannot be ignored, because this agreement shows that the tradition is substantially authentic, though its wording may differ in different reports. Shia usually report this tradition in the following words: "He who dies without recognizing the Imam of his time, would die a pre-Islamic death." These are very serious words, for in the pre-Islamic period people neither believed in the unity of Allah (monotheism) nor in Prophethood. This tradition (hadith) is found in most of the Shia books of traditions including the Kafi which is regarded as the most reliable collection of the Shia traditions.

Rational proving of the Prophet and Imams' impeccable and immunity from sins

To be impeccable and immune from sins is necessary for the Prophet and Imams from intellect point of view. we mention some of them briefly:
Reason of accepting:
We should be able to trust Imams in intellect point of view. If we couldn't trust in saying, deed and writing of Innocent Ones (14 Innocent Ones: the Prophet Muhammad , his daughter, and 12 Imams) and if we suspect at their deeds , authenticity of all religious matters get in question. Then the Innocent Ones should be impeccable and without faults.
Reason of rejection:
If Imams and prophets say something but don't do the same, surely people don't accept that so nobody do divine laws.
Khaje Nasiridin Tusi said at Tajrid al Aghayed: " The Prophet should be innocent and impeccable so people trust them and to trust is the purpose of prophetic mission." [Kashf al Morad fi Tajrid al Eteghad, p.471]

According to the 59s verse of Surah Al-Nessa:

O you who have faith! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle and those vested with authority among you. And if you dispute concerning anything, refer it to Allah and the Apostle, if you have faith in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more favorable in outcome. [Al-Nessa (Women), 4:59]

Absolute obedience of Imamas is mandatory and God has ordered us to do so just like he has ordered us to obey himself and his messenger.

Now regarding this theory the question is “If The Prophet and Imamas are not sinless and immaculate, would it be mandatory to follow them in every aspect?”

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16: "Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Mahamadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem." "His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Carefully omitting the context given above, he argues that since the Hebrew for "lovely" is מחמד (MHMD, Arabic محمد), this is a prophecy of Muhammad.

Who is Ma'ha'ma'dim?????!

And to Dawood (David) we gave Sulaiman (Solomon), most excellent the servant, surly he was frequent in returning (to Allah)

And to Dawood (David) we gave Sulaiman (Solomon), most excellent the servant, surly he was frequent in returning (to Allah)...

 

In my opinion, one of the lovely keywords in the chapter SAD (the letter SAD) of the Holy Quran is the word "Awab".
When God in this chapter- with that special tone- three or four times- refers to his good servants- David and Solomon- with this adjective; "Awab".
Meaning someone who frequently returns to God. Always facing towards him.
Its really sweet when God describes a servant like this: "Most excellent the servant, surly he was frequent in returning (to Allah)"

...And to Dawood (David) we gave Sulaiman (Solomon), most excellent the servant, surly he was frequent in returning (to Allah)

Holy Quran 38:30

T:Alireza Rezaei
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With you, loneliness does not make sense at all

Oh Lord, I was complaining to you about crudity of bad people...
But I take my words back...
I did not understand...
I had forgotten you put me in such situation in order to only look at you whenever I get disappointed in people...
Sometimes I forget, whenever nobody is beside me...
it just does not mean that I am alone...
It means you put everybody away in order to stay alone only me and you... <3
With you, loneliness does not make sense at all...
I am wondering, what would I do, if I did not have you...
I love you, my good God.

Dr. Mostafa Chamran [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mostafa_Chamran ]

Islamic Manner

Islamic Manner

"Believers, do not consume your wealth among yourselves in falsehood, except there be trading by your mutual agreement. and do not kill yourselves. Allah is the most merciful to you." (Quran 4:29)

In the judgment day, we wont give our good deeds to the best person in our life!
But, we have to give them to the person we have hated most and have backbitten him/her!!!
Sin, especially the ones related to violating the rights of people
is the end of stupidity not cleverness!
The cleverness is being servant of God.

Our cleverness is not cleverness.
The one who says I scammed Mr. X, is wrong.
In fact, Mr. X scammed him;
because he owes Mr. X.

Ref: Ayatollah Bahao-dini

Numerous people gathered around Imam Ali (AS). A man came in mosque and asked:"Ali, I have a question. Is Knowledge better or wealth better?"

Numerous people gathered around Imam Ali (AS). A man came in mosque and asked:"Ali, I have a question. Is Knowledge better or wealth better?"
Ali(AS) answered. The man kept silent. At that time another man entered at mosque and asked:" Abalhassan, I have a question, Is  Knowledge better or wealth better?" Imam answered:" The Knowledge is better because Knowledge protects you but you should protect your wealth." The man was convinced and kept silent.

At the same time a third man came in and asked the same question. Imam answered:" The Knowledge is better because a scientist has many friends and a rich has many enemies."
Imam was still speaking that another man entered and sat near their friends and asked:" Is  Knowledge better or wealth better?"
Imam Ali (AS) answered: " The Knowledge is better because when you donated your wealth it becomes less but when you donate your Knowledge and teach it to others it becomes increased."
It was the turn of fifth man. He waited and stood near a pillar. He repeated the same question. Imam answered: "

8 Characteristics to become similar to the Prophet (PBUH)

8 Characteristics to become similar to the Prophet (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him and his family)

The great Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him and his family) said: Do you want I inform you about the most similar people to myself?
Audience said: Yes prophet!
He said: Everyone who is more good-tempered, easy going, benefactor to his/her relatives, friendly to his/her religious brothers (or sisters), patient about justice establishment, able to control his/her anger, forgiver and in satisfaction and rage acts based on fairness.

[Osool e Kafi, Vol. 2, Pg. 240]

For the sake of Allah never forget orphans

"For the Sake of Allah, for the sake of Allah never forget orphans. They shouldn't be hungry sometimes and be full sometimes. Be careful that always consider them, they shouldn't suffer because of your carelessness."
Imam Ali (Karamullah Wajhu)

Source: https://plus.google.com/u/0/112354716705089420958/posts/6mweWG32r7E
T: Hajar AF

Be aware if your kind you'll be accused of having hidden motives, but be kind.

Be aware if your kind you'll be accused of having hidden motives, but be kind.

If your honourable and honest they will deceive you, but stay honourable and honest.
They will forget your favours, but be upright. And grant your best to others, even if its little.

At the end you'll see what remains is between you and your God, not between you and other people...

Source: Nahj al-Balagha - Imam Ali (Karamullah Wajhu) addressed to Malik al-Ashtar

Tr.: Alireza Rezaei