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A Reflection on the General Ziyarat of Imam al-Husayn (Peace Be Upon Him) According to the Narration of Shaykh al-Mufid (May Allah Exalt His Rank) in Al-Mazar al-Kabir One who carefully reflects upon the words of this supplication will notice that it begins with the Name of Allah. This opening …

**[The Reward of Saying “In the Name of Allah” When Entering the Restroom]** My father (may Allah have mercy on him) said: ‘Ali ibn Ibrahim narrated to me from his father, from al‑Nawfali, from al‑Sakuni, from Ja‘far ibn Muhammad, from his father, from his forefathers (peace be upon them), who …

### 11. Question What does it mean in narrations that visiting al‑Husayn is like visiting Allah above His Throne? ### Answer 1. It may refer to the soul’s spiritual ascension—something not always attained in prayer due to distraction. 2. It may also refer to meeting the Prophet during the visit, …

## What Is the Motive Behind Arrogance? This is a question whose true nature we often fail to consider. Do the powers of global arrogance carry out all these conspiracies and attempts to dominate the world on their own, or is there someone behind them driving this haughtiness? Imam Khamenei, …

The trustworthy **ʿAlī ibn Ibrāhīm** narrated in an authentic report from **Abū ʿAbd Allāh** (peace be upon him): > **“God has not sent any prophet from the time of Adam onward except that he will return to this world and support the Commander of the Faithful (ʿAlī) (peace be upon …

**Prostrating on the Turbah of Husayn – Sheikh Abdul‑Husayn Al‑Amini** **04 – Prostration and What It Is Permissible to Prostrate Upon** Making the earth a place of prostration: it is an agreed obligation upon the one who prays—among the entire Muslim community without exception—that he prostrates upon the earth. The …

**Your Words Are Light** **[The Reward of Acknowledging Allah’s Lordship, Muhammad’s Prophethood, and ‘Ali’s Imamate, and Fulfilling What Has Been Made Obligatory]** Muhammad ibn Musa ibn al‑Mutawakkil narrated to me. He said: Muhammad ibn Ja‘far al‑Asadi narrated to me. He said: Musa ibn ‘Imran narrated to me, from al‑Hasan ibn …

### 6. Question Many narrations mention multiplied rewards for visiting al‑Husayn (peace be upon him), even equating each step with numerous pilgrimages. Does this great merit have a Qur’anic basis? ### Answer 1. Numerous verses indicate that the wilayah of Allah, His Messenger, and Ahl al‑Bayt is the supreme objective …

## The Arrogant Powers’ View of the World Arrogant powers look at other countries with contempt and a sense of superiority. Through various media outlets, they attempt to portray themselves as ideal, while depicting others as backward and reactionary, claiming that these nations need a long time to reach the …

Divine (Unseen) Intervention to Correct Social Deviation When we examine the verses of the Noble Qur’an, we find indications of intervention by the Hand of the Unseen to prevent movements of societal deviation from dominating human reality, and of unseen intervention in many instances to correct the course of human …