THE COMPILERS OF NAHJUL-BALAGHA.

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Sheikh Mufeed(ra) is a well-known Shia scholar, Faqih and Arif. He sees a dream, in which Fatima Zahra(sa) comes to Sheikh Mefeed while holding the hands of Imam Hussain(as) and Imam Hassan(as). Fatima Zahra(as) tells Sheikh Mufeed to teach both of her sons ilm-ul Fiqah (علم الفقه).

Sheikh Mufeed wakes up, confused and keep pondering on the meaning and interpretation of this dream. In the morning, a respectful lady by name of Fatima, the mother of Sayed Murtaza and Sayed Razi, who were children then, enters the living quarter of Sheikh Mufeed along with her servants and repeats the same sentence as Fatima Zahra(as) from the Sheikh’s dream. Teach my sons ilm-ul Fiqah (علم الفقه).Sheikh Mufeed tells her about his last night’s dream. And agrees to teach without any delay.

Soon he starts teaching the two brothers. After years, they both became well-known and highly educated scholars and Mujtahedeen of their time.The real name of Sayed Murtaza was; Ali ibn Hussain ibn Musa ibn Mohammad Musa ibn Jafar Sadiq(as).

Both Sayed Murtaza and Sayed Razi collected and compiled the Nahjul-Balagha. and spread their knowledge and wisdom among the Shias. Sayed Murtaza was given the title of (علم الهدی) by Ameerul-Momineen(as).Abu Sa’eed Mohammad ibn Hussain, who was a vazir between (381-422) became sick in year 420 and he saw Imam Ali(as) in his dream, where Imam(as) told the vazir to ask for (علم الهدی) to pray for him and he will be cured by the grace of Allah.

He did ask for Sayed Murtaza and he prayed for him and he was cured from his sickness. He was officially given the title by the government of the time, but Sayed Murtaza kept rejecting the title. Some historical books have mentioned the Spirituality and Karamat of both Sayed Murtaza(ra) and Sayed Razi(as) briefly because their Irfan was so hidden and mysterious. The man of wisdom and knowledge don’t seek titles, they seek the pleasure of Allah.

Reasons for Ghayabat (occultation)

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1. If Allah had wanted, He could have overcome the enemies of Imam (ajf) and killed all the oppressors. If Allah had done this, then He would have usurped the rights of others. Allah gave humans free will. If Allah had usurped the rights of humans, then they could not be punished for their acts. The first reason ,was to give a chance to the oppressors.

2. Punishment cannot be given without a reason. For the same reasons, reward also cannot be given without any reason. The time of the ghaybat (occultation) of Imam (ajf) is a time of difficulties, troubles, and it is also a test to see who will guard the sayings of Masoomeen (as) and will show his steadfastness and stay on the straight path. The second reason for ghayabat (occultation) of Imam (ajf) is a test to see who will ignore the sayings of Masoomeen (as) and instead follow others.

3. Allah did not send His wrath upon the nation of Nuh (as) until there were no longer any momins in the generations of upcoming offspring amongst the kafirs (disbelievers). It is the same as when Moula Ali (as) killed anyone during a battle, He would look to see if there was any momins in the offspring of his enemy. If there were even one, He would not kill that person. This is the third reason of ghayabat. Until all the momin have been born from the offspring of kafirs, only then will Imam (ajf) reappear.

4. The fourth and final reason is Mashiat (will) of Allah. A new book and new sharia will be revealed through Imam Zamana (ajf) We will present five hadith in total, which we took from different editions of Bihar ul Anwar.1. Twelfth Edition page no. 259, Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) said, “I can see Him (Imam Zamana ajf) is standing between the people at Rukn o Makam and taking their bayat (allegiance) upon His book.”2. Twelfth Edition page no. 153, Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) said, “I can see the people of heavens are giving their bayat (allegiance) on a new amr, book, and king.”3. Twelfth Edition page no. 347, Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) said, “Knowledge is based upon twenty-seven words. All the prophets and messengers brought only two words. All the people have knowledge of only these two words. When Imam Zamana (ajf) will reappear, He will reveal the other twenty-five words, and they will be included with the previous two words. He will spread the knowledge of all twenty-seven words.”4. Twelfth Edition page no. 353, Imam Jaffar Sadiq (as) said, “When Imam Zamana (ajf) will reappear, He will establish a new order as Rasool Allah (saw) did in the beginning of Islam.”

5. Seventh Edition page no. 117, A Christian asked Imam Musa Kazim (as) several different questions. When he received the answers, he became Muslim. One of his questions was , “Tell me about those eight words; four of which were revealed in the earth and four of which were kept hidden in the heavens. Those four which were kept hidden in the heavens, who were they revealed for and who will interpret these four words?” Imam (as) replied, “He will be Qaim e Aal e Muhammad (as) from whom these four words will be revealed. He will interpret their meanings. There will be such a revelation revealed through Him the likes of which has never been revealed through any prophet, true one (Sadiq), or any guide of the religion

“GO HOME, ALLAH HAS RETURNED HER”

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Sheikh Abbas Qochani (شیخ عباس قوچانی) narrated that once he was at the place of Ayatullah Syed Ali Qazi (ra), his mentor, and a seminary student entered. Grief stricken, emotionally traumatized, he was crying out loud. He told Ayatollah Qazi (ra):”Haaj Agha, I have been married for almost thirty years and Allah has not blessed me with children. Now, I have left her DYING at home, she is critically ill. All I have is her and all she has is me. I fear if she dies, so will I.

Please do something. “Ayatollah Qazi (ra) bowed his head down, raised his hands up and with utmost humility and concentration made dua. After dua, he wiped the tears off his face and said: “Go home, Allah has returned her.

“The student rushed back to his home and was astounded to see her wife, whom he had left dying minutes ago, sitting upright. Before he would say a word, she spoke: “You have done me great favor by going to Ayatollah Qazi (ra). When you left home, death angel Izra’el arrived, got my soul and ascended to the heavens.

When I reached at fourth sky, I heard a command and it said: “IN the honor of the dua of Syed Ali Qazi (ra), RETURN HER SOUL.”اللھم صلی علی محمد و آل محمد و عجل فرجھم ⁦❤️

Valor of Imam e Naqi (AS)

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In a field opposite his palace, Mutawakkil had kept in captivity many man-eating wild animals like lions, tigers, leopards and bears etc. A very high wall surrounded this field. The field was known as Barkatul Saba.

When Mutawakkil used to be extremely angry with a criminal, he was pushed into this enclosure. The beasts inside used to pounce on him and finish him off in no time.

One day Mutawakkil summoned Imam Ali Naqi (a.s) and said to him, “I have heard that you are instigating people to revolt against me.” Imam (a.s) said, “Whoever has conveyed this has given you incorrect information. I have never taken part in any political matter.” He said, “You are trying to fool me.” Imam (a.s) became angry at this allegation and he said, “Do you consider me like yourself? We are Ahl ul-Bayt of the Messenger.

We never resort to intrigue.” Mutawakkil ordered him to be thrown to the beasts, and he himself went to the terrace of his palace to watch the drama. The slaves tried to forcibly take Imam (a.s) to the enclosure of the wild animals but he said, “There is no need to apply force, I will go there myself.” The Holy Imam walked with absolute tranquility and opening the door of the enclosure stepped inside.

All those who witnessed this daring were shocked. As soon as he reached inside all the beasts gathered around him and wagging their tails fell down at his feet, while the Imam caressed their heads and backs in affection. After this Imam (a.s) calmly spread his prayer mat and performed Prayer. The beasts surrounded him in a circle and watched his dignified worship. Seeing this, Mutawakkil was bewildered and he had to face intense regret.