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| Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
18th of Thu el-Hejja | Eid Al Ghadeer. | | This is the day of Eid Al Ghadeer, the greatest divine Eid and the Eid for the progeny of the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hp). All the Prophets appointed by Allah (S.W.T.) have celebrated this day as an Eid and recognized its importance.The following verse w... | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
10th of Thu el-Hejja | Eid Al Ad-ha | | This is the Holy day of Eid and a highly auspicious day. It has been named Eid Al Ad-ha (the Eid of sacrifice) because the pilgrims in this day sacrifice animals (such as cows or sheep) for the poor and needy in the area of Mina, and that is after t... | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
15th of Thu el-Hejja | Birth of Imam Ali Al Hadi (pbuh) | | On this day of the year, Imam Ali Al Hadi (pbuh) was born.Name - Ali / Title - An-Naqi and Al-Hadi /Kunyat - Abul Hasan (The Father of Al Hassan (pbuh)) / Born - Friday 15th of Thu el-Hejja 212 A.H., at Surba (In another narration, the 2nd of Rajab). | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
9th of Thu el-Hejja | The day of 'Arafa | | 'Arafa is a mountain that is near the Holy City of Mecca. In this Holy day, and in this Holy location, the pilgrims perform certain obligatory duties that Allah (S.W.T.) has prescribed upon them through the Holy Messenger Muhammad (pbuh&hp). Importan... | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
7th of Thu el-Hejja | Martyrdom of Imam Al Baqir (a.s.) | | One could undoubtedly realize the greatness of the Imam (pbuh), and his high status in the world of Islam, through observing the special attention the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp) lavished on him. He (pbuh&hp) cherished him, chose his name and title, a... | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
8th of Thu el-Hejja | The day of Tarwiyah' | | This is the day of Tarwiyah' (accumulating water for a journey). Fasting on this day carries great excellence and it is reported that it becomes penitence for sixty years. It has been also reported that Ghusl is recommended for this day. | | Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
3rd of Thu el-hejja | The Prophets entrance to Mecca | | On this day, the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) called upon the Muslim believers to perform the duty of Pilgrimage (Hajj) and enter Mecca after the Muslims were prevented from entering it. | | Wednesday, August 20, 2008 |
15th of Sha'aban - Birth of Imam al-Mahdi | | Imam al-Mahdi (AS) was born on the 15th Sha'ban 255 A.H. in Samarra, Iraq. He became the Imam when his father was Martyred in 260 A.H. Imam al-Mahdi (AS) was only 5 years old when he went into ghaibat (concealment). | | Friday, August 08, 2008 |
Birth of Imam Zain al-Abedeen (AS) | | Ali ibn al-Husayn (AS) was born in Medina in the year 38 AH. He lived with his grandfather, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, for two years, with his uncle, al-Hasan, peace be on him, for twelve years, and with his father, al-Husayn, pe... | | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 |
3rd of Sha`aban - Birth of Imam Hussein (AS) | | Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS) was born on the 5th of Sha`aban according to some sources and the 3rd of Sha`aban according to other sources in the 4th year after Hijra (626 AD). He is the 3rd Shia Imam. |
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The Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr): 19th, 21st & 23rd of The Holy Month
By Administrator Account @ 6:54 PM :: 356 Views :: Religious Occasions
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The month of Ramadhan has been singled out for special worship (`Ibadat) and exclusive favours. It is a month unlike other months. One reason for this, as defined by the Qur'an, is because the Holy Qur'an was revealed in this month. Says Allah in Sura alBaqarah: The month of Ramadhan, that in which the Qur'an was sent down; a guidance for mankind, and clear signs of guidance and distinction (2:185). In fact, according to a hadith of the 6th Imam (a), the other holy books were also revealed in this month.
Among the nights of Ramadhan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (HQ, 97:3). Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Qur'an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur'an was brought down from Baytul M`amur (Heavenly abode), for Jibrael to reveal in parts to the Prophet (s). Others say it was the night when the Prophet received the entire Qur'an, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.
Laylatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans. It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfilment for the family, Laylatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind. Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses, Laylatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.
Some Ahadith indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night. That is why the Du`as for this night ask for special favours in the decree for the year. Believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night, and pray for blessings and forgiveness. It is the holiest night of the year, and it would be unwise to be heedless of the tremendous benefits of this night. |
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