#Ghadeer Khum

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Eid-e-Ghadeer: The Greatest Day of the Year

Eid-e-Ghadeer: The Greatest Day of the Year Eid-e-Ghadeer is one of the most important holidays in the Shia Muslim calendar. It commemorates the event of Ghadir Khumm when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) is said to have appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor. The event of Ghadir Khumm took place on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic…

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🍃🕊🍃 General Amaal for Ghadeer Day

Perform Ghusl (ritual bath), wear one's best clean clothes, use perfume, give gifts to momineen and give sadqa.

🍃 Sadqa:

One dirham that is given as alms on this day to a believer is equal to one thousand dirhams that are given on other days.

To offer food to a believer on this day is equal, in reward, to offering food to all the prophets and the veracious people.

It is highly recommended to fast on this day for it erases the sins of sixty years.

It is also reported that the reward of fasting on this day equals that of worship and fasting performed for a period extending from the worlds beginning until the world lasts and is equal to a hundred hajj and a hundred 'umrah.

Recite Dua al-Nudbah

Recite Salwaat as much as possible on this day

اللّهُمّ صَلّ عَلَى مُحَمّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمّدٍ.

‘Allahuma salle alaa Muhammad wa Aale Muhammad’

‘O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and his Household’

It is recommended to repeat the following statement one hundred times on this day:

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَ كَمَالَ دِينِهِ

‘alhamdu lillahi alladhi ja`ala kamala dinihi’

‘All praise be to Allah Who has made the perfection of His religion’

وَتَمَامَ نِعْمَتِهِ

‘wa tamama ni`matihi’

‘and the completion of His grace’

بِوِلاَيَةِ أَمِيرِ ٱلْمُؤمِنِينَ

‘biwilayati amiri almu'minina’

‘in the leadership of the Commander of the Believers,’

عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلاَمُ

‘aliyyi bni abi talibin `alayhi alssalamu’

‘Ali the son of Abu-Talib, peace be upon him.’

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The Hidden Threads of Divine Leadership: Unveiling the Consensus Fallacy

Across the tapestry of human history, a persistent thread weaves through diverse cultures and religions: the promise of divine leadership. Whether through prophecies or ancient symbols, the notion of a select few guiding humanity towards truth and justice has captivated hearts and minds. But beneath this universal theme lies a profound question: can the truth ever be dictated by consensus?

A Mosaic of Divine Guidance

In the biblical tradition, the 12 tribes of Israel stand as pillars of divine order, guiding the Children of Israel through their journey. This concept echoes in Christianity, where Jesus’ 12 apostles are seen as the custodians of his teachings. Each represents not only leadership but a divine mandate to continue the legacy of truth.

Similarly, in Islam, the lineage of the 12 Imams, beginning with Imam Ali (AS), embodies this divine guidance. This sacred line, revered as the protectors and interpreters of truth, fulfills a role anticipated by prophets before them.

The Enigmatic Queen of Nature

Turning to ancient Hindu Vedic texts, we encounter the intriguing symbol of the Queen of Nature or Devi. Adorned with a crown of 11 rubies—each symbolizing one of her sons—she represents a profound concept of divine authority. The crown itself, often interpreted as a symbol of supreme divine power, hints at a deeper narrative of divine leadership.

Could this imagery be more than mere symbolism? Might it reflect a universal archetype of divine rule that resonates across cultures? This parallel to the Islamic concept of Fatimah Zahra (SA), with Imam Ali (AS) as the crown and her 11 sons as the divine Imams, suggests a recurring theme in humanity's search for divine guidance.

The Buddhist Prophecy: The Awaited Maitreya

In Buddhism, the prophecy of the Maitreya, the future Buddha, foretells the arrival of a divine teacher who will restore righteousness and compassion. This awaited savior aligns with the Islamic belief in the Mahdi, the 12th Imam destined to reestablish justice. Both traditions share a vision of a final leader who will fulfill the promise of divine order.

Ghadeer Khum: The Moment of Revelation

The convergence of these ancient prophecies and symbols reached a decisive moment at Ghadeer Khum. Here, Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), under divine command, appointed Imam Ali (AS) as his successor. This declaration was not merely a political statement; it was the realization of a divine promise:

"For whomever I am his Mawla (master), Ali is his Mawla."

This event marked the culmination of a lineage of divine leadership, affirming the role of Imam Ali (AS) in a manner anticipated across various traditions.

The Consensus Illusion: When Majority Fails

Despite the clear declaration of truth at Ghadeer Khum, many chose to follow the majority rather than the appointed leader. This pivotal moment underscores a critical lesson: truth is often upheld by the few, while the many are swayed by consensus.

Islamic teachings caution against following the majority when it contradicts divine guidance. The Qur’an reminds us:

"And if you obey most of those on earth, they will lead you astray from the path of Allah” (6:116).

This verse highlights that truth is not a product of majority opinion but of divine instruction.

Unveiling the Truth Beyond Consensus

As we delve into the layers of ancient prophecies, symbols, and historical events, we uncover a timeless truth: consensus cannot form truth. The divine lineage of leadership—whether through the 12 chosen ones, the Queen of Nature, or the Imams—demonstrates that truth persists beyond the sway of the majority.

The legacy of Imam Ali (AS) and his 11 subsequent son Imams represents the fulfillment of this divine promise. Even when the majority turns away, the essence of truth remains steadfast, carried by those divinely appointed to lead. This reflection urges us to seek beyond the superficialities of consensus, to question deeply, and to follow the path illuminated by divine guidance, even if it means standing apart from the crowd.

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Imam Sadeq(as) has narrated;

Fasting on the day of Ghadeer Khum equals the fasting of an entire lifetime. For instance, if a person lives his whole life and fasts, his entire fasts will be equal to the fast of day of Ghadeer-e-Khum.

(Wasail ul Shia 324: 7, Hadith 4)

Day of Ghadeer Khum is a renewal of our allegiance to Imam Mahdi(atfs).

Eid-e-Ghadeer Mubarak to all.

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شیر خدا حضرت علی المرتضیٰ کرم اللہ وجہہ الکریم کے فضائل و مناقب اور رفعت و شان پر شیخ الاسلام ڈاکٹر محمد طاہرالقادری کی کتب

🔰 حدیث ولایت علی علیہ السلام کا تحقیقی جائزہ

تاجدارِ کائنات صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا ہے:

مَنْ کُنْتُ مَوْلَاهُ فَعَلِيٌّ مَوْلَاهُ.

جس کا میں مولا ہوں، اُس کا علی مولا ہے۔

بعض لوگ اِس حدیثِ مبارک کی ثقاہت اور سند پر اِعتراضات کرکے اسے ضعیف یا موضوع ثابت کرنے کی سعیِ لاحاصل کرتے ہیں۔ شیخ الاسلام ڈاکٹر محمد طاہر القادری نے اِس غلط فہمی کے اِزالے کے لیے اَلْکِفَایَة فِي حَدِیْثِ الْوِلَایَة تحریر کی۔ اِس کتاب میں یہ حدیثِ مبارک اُردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ 153 مختلف اسانید و طُرُق سے بیان کی ہے۔ انہوں نے ان کے رُواۃ اور صحت پر تفصیلی بحث کرتے ہوئے ثابت کیا ہے کہ ان 153 طُرُق میں سے اکثر صحیح یا حسن ہیں۔ اِس حدیث پر کی جانے والی نقد و جرح کا اُصولِ حدیث کے مطابق محاکمہ بھی کیا گیا ہے۔ علاوہ ازیں ’حدیثِ ولایتِ علی رضی اللہ عنہ ‘ کو روایت کرنے والے اٹھانوے (98) صحابہ کرام رضوان اللہ علیہم اجمعین کے اسماے گرامی بھی ذکر کیے گئے ہیں۔ اس سے یہ ثابت ہوتا ہے کہ یہ حدیث ان چند احادیثِ مبارکہ میں سے ہے جنہیں صحابہ کرام رضوان اللہ علیہم اجمعین کی اس قدر کثیر تعداد نے روایت کیا ہے۔

🔗 پڑھیں اور ڈاؤن لوڈ کریں https://www.minhajbooks.com/urdu/book/566/Hadith-Wilayat-e-Ali-ka-Tahqeeqi-Jaiza/

🔰 السیف الجلی علٰی منکر ولایۃ علی (اعلان غدیر)

حضور نبی اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کے روحانی وارث سیدنا علی شیر خدا کرم اللہ وجہہ کی ولایت و نیابت کا اعلان غدیر جو آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے حجۃ الوداع سے واپسی پر کثیر جماعت صحابہ میں کیا۔

صرف ایک حدیث مبارکہ 52 مختلف طرق سے روایت کی گئی۔

خلافت سیدنا ابوبکر صدیق اور ولایت سیدنا علی رضی اللہ عنہ کے بلا فصل ہونے پر نادر مقدمہ بھی کتاب کی آب وتاب میں اضافہ کا باعث ہے۔

🔗 پڑھیں اور ڈاؤن لوڈ کریں https://www.minhajbooks.com/urdu/book/26/Elan-e-Ghadeer-e-Khum

مصنف : شیخ الاسلام ڈاکٹر محمد طاہرالقادری زبان : اردو قیمت : 530 روپے

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اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَنَا مِنَ ٱلْمُتَمَسِّكِينَ

بِوِلاَيَةِ امِيرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلائِمَّةِ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلسَّلاَمُ

Praise be to Allah Who has blessed us to be among those who cling and hold to the divinely commissioned leadership and authority of Amir al- Mu'minin and all the Imams, peace be upon them all

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Sects in Islam Part 2

..... The  beginning of sects in Islam dates back to the event of Ghadeer Khum. From this event two main sects of Islam which have now further sub sects, came into existence. 

So, it happened, when Muhammad after completing his last Pilgrimage(Hajj) was coming back to Madina. He was accompanying Muslims from almost all the Islamic regions and after the verse 67 chapter 5 of Quran revealed to him, he gathered all the Muslims presented there and addressed them. If you read the verse then you would find out that this event was so important that Allah told Muhammad “If you do not do this then you have not delivered my message.”. So, did Muhammad, what his Allah had commanded him to do. According to Shias and most of the Sunnis; Muhammad told everyone presented there that “man kuntu mawlahu fa `Aliyyun mawlahu“ "For whoever, I am his Leader (mawla), 'Ali is his Leader (mawla)." But then Sunnis further argue about what is meant by the word Mawla here. But some Muslims even asked the authenticity of this saying of Muhammad and reject this saying completely. And that was the time, from where the first two sects of Islam (ahle Tashi and aehle Sunnah) came into being. Aehle Tashi are also called Shia and they are the followers of Muhammad, Ali and 11 successors of Ali. Aehle Sunnah are also called Sunni and they are the followers of Muhammad only. Other then this basic difference, there are many other differences between these sects but that I can not mention in this post as it is not our concern.  

Indeed both parties have strong arguments against each other. What are their arguments and who is right and who is wrong, that’s not the purpose of my writing here. All I want is, you to think critically about this beginning of sects in the presence of Muhammad. 

 Here are few questions, I am putting forward. Think about these questions and if you have good answers then please comment below. 

 1. What was the message of Allah for which verse 67 chapter 5 was revealed? 

2. What is meant by the word “mawadha” in verse 23 chapter 42? 

 3. If the verse 67 Chapter 5 was revealed before the last sermon then, had not Muhammad and Quran, what have been said in last sermon already told many times before? 

 4. If Allah had really appointed Ali as a successor of Muhammad and had asked love for Aehl e bait( family of Muhammad) in return of everything, then is it not favoritism or something like that?

And if you think that Allah knows the best and he had appointed Ali as Muhammad’s successor and we must accept it. Then you are right, because Islam really means submission not peace. And that’s my next topic .

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"For whoever I am his Leader (mawla), 'Ali is his Leader (mawla)."

Prophet Muhammad (ص)

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Why did Messenger of Allah (saws) convey the wilayah of Ali Ibn Abi Talib at Ghadeer not during Hajj.?? This post is for those who accept Wikayah of Ali Ibn Abi Talib ♥️

In order to deny the clear and irrefutable appointment of Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) as the immediate successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), the opponents of Shias go to any lengths to raise various doubts and objections pertaining to the incident of Ghadeer.

Raising an objection is not a problem per se because all objections have been replied multiple times through authentic Shia as well as non-Shia books to prove the veracity of the incident.

What is important though, is that anyone who raises an objection must first understand the objection himself. Baseless objections actually expose the weak intellectual level of the person raising them. One such baseless objection is – “Why did the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) convey the Wilaayah of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) at Ghadeer Khum and not during Hajj in Makkah or Mina or Arafah?”

The real reason behind such an objection is naught but to unsettle the feeble-minded followers of the Ahle Bait (a.s.). Nevertheless, with the help of Allah the High and Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.), here are some replies to this objection.

First Reply ♥️

This objection would have been acceptable if the announcement regarding the Imamate and Caliphate of Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) was being done for the first time. However, we see that right from the very beginning of propagation, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) clearly called out that after him, his vicegerent, successor, Imam and Caliph would be Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). For example:

Hadith Yaum al-Daar or Da’wat Dhu al-Asheerah where the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said: “Surely he is my brother, my vicegerent, my Caliph among you. So, listen to him and obey him.

(Tarikh Tabari, vol. 2, p. 321)

In the Battle of Badr, Imam Ali (a.s.) was the standard bearer of the army of Muslims

In the Battle of Ohod, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said about Imam Ali (a.s.): “He is from me and I am from him.

(Tarikh Tabari, vol. 2, p. 514; Kanz al-Ummaal, vol. 5, p. 733, H. 14242)

In Hadith of Manzelah, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) made it crystal clear that: “O Ali! You are to me as (Prophet) Haroon (a.s.) was to (Prophet) Moosa (a.s.) except that there would be no Prophet after me.

(Sahih Bukhari, Book 68, p. 438)

In the event of Mubaahelah with the Christians of Najran, Imam Ali (a.s.) went as the ‘self’ (Nafs) of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and many other instances like Hadis al-Tair, Hadis Saqalain, the Verse of Tatheer, etc.

Second Reply ♥️

During Hajj, it is not necessary that wherever the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was, everyone else would also be at the same place at the same time. It could well be possible that had the announcement of the Wilayah of Imam Ali (a.s.) been done during that time, some people would have put forth an excuse that they were at another place performinganother ritual of Hajj and hence missed the announcement.

However, after Hajj was over and everyone was returning home together, there was no way that anyone would have missed this announcement and excused himself from accepting the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.).

Third Reply ♥️

The selection of a place for the announcement was very crucial. Johfa was a place right in the middle of a scorching desert and a place unsuitable for inhabitation as well.

The only respite was the pond, which is known as Ghadeer in Arabic, from where people would quench their thirst. Selecting such a place for the announcement was actually breaking away from any routine announcement which would have been done otherwise inside a mosque or like it is stated in the objection, in Arafah or Makkah.

Moving away from the routine meant that the location and climatic conditions would make it impossible for people to forget this announcement and leave no excuse for anyone on the Day of Resurrection.

For example, conveying a message to a friend over a normal phone call during the day vis-à-vis calling up someone in the middle of the night and informing about something important. The latter case will not be easily erased from the memory of the person who was woken up in the middle of the night.

Another more relatable example would be the calendar year 2020 itself. Everyone who has witnessed the year would always remember it as the year of the Coronavirus. Such memories are impossible to forget.

The announcement at Ghadeer Khum did exactly that with the Muslims. The lengthy sermon, the 3-day halt in the sweltering heat and the special emphasis by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) towards the end of his sermon that ‘those present must convey the message to those absent’ ensured that it was impossible for anyone present there to forget the announcement that Imam Ali (a.s.) was the immediate successor of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.).

Also, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) ensured that whenever those people felt thirsty due to the sweltering heat, they would remember the thirst at Ghadeer Khumm and consequently the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.)

Fourth Reply ♥️

If the objection is pertaining to availability of more people in Arafah and lesser number of people in Ghadeer then it should be known that crowd and number of people neither was nor is a criterion for any announcement.

If that’s the case then all the announcements and propagation which was done in the earlier years in Makkah and Madinah should be rendered null and void because compared to the large gathering at Ghadeer, those audiences were very miniscule and insignificant.

Most importantly, those who raise this objection must completely reject the incident of Saqifah and whatever transpired therein because – (i) It was a complete chaos and done in a very hush-hush manner (ii) Saqifah was a shady and notorious place (iii) Most of the companions including significant ones like Salman, Abu Dharr, Miqdad and even Imam Ali (a.s.) himself, were not present in Saqifah and (iv) Those present in Saqifah also did not know what would be the end result of that gathering.

Fifth Reply ♥️

This objection was never raised by anyone who attended and witnessed the announcement at Ghadeer Khum. In fact, history reveals that all those who were present there actually congratulated Imam Ali (a.s.) on being crowned as the ‘Master’ of believers.

So, these questions and objections raised now really have no meat and are raised merely in the hatred for Shias and enmity for Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.).

Sixth Reply ♥️

Objections of such nature have not been raised for the first time. In fact, right from very beginning of Islam, the opponents have been raising such issues in order to confuse the masses and divert them from true guidance. The Holy Quran states in Surah Yunus (10): Verse 15,

وَ إِذا تُتْلى‏ عَلَيْهِمْ آياتُنا بَيِّناتٍ قالَ الَّذينَ لا يَرْجُونَ لِقا��َنَا ائْتِ بِقُرْآنٍ غَيْرِ هٰذَا أَوْ بَدِّلْهُ قُلْ مَا يَكُونُ لِي‏ أَنْ أُبَدِّلَهُ مِنْ تِلْقاءِ نَفْسي‏ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلاَّ ما يُوحى‏ إِلَيَّ إِنِّي أَخافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّي عَذابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيْمٍ‏

“And when our communications are recited to them clearly, those who do not hope for Our meeting say: Bring a Quran other than this or replace him. Say: It is not for me that I change him myself; I follow whatever has been revealed unto me; surely I fear the punishment of a great day if I disobey my Lord.”

Since accepting the Holy Quran and Islam was difficult for the hypocrites of the Quraish, they asked the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) to change two things – bring another Quran and ‘replace him’. If the objection was only on the Holy Quran then the first term used was enough.

But specifying ‘replace him’ refers to something else which the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had been continuously conveying. This ‘replace him’ was referring to Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). [Tafseer al-Qummi, vol. 1, p. 310

Conclusion 🍀

Divine revelation is not subject to human whims concerning its origin and method of revelation because its role is to guide people.

It does not take place taking into consideration the rules and principles coined by human beings. The event of Ghadeer took place upon the order of Allah and was conveyed by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) upon divine command.

Anyone who opposes the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.) and does not accept him as the first caliph and the immediate successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has actually defied this divine command and Prophetic message. None can express or feel even the slightest of discomfort in accepting this since the Holy Quran states in Surah Nisaa (4): Verse 65,

فَلا وَ رَبِّكَ لا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّى يُحَكِّمُوكَ فيما شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لا يَجِدُوا في‏ أَنْفُسِهِمْ حَرَجاً مِمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَ يُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيْمًا

“But no, by your Lord! They do not (truly) believe until they make you a judge concerning whatever they disagree upon amongst themselves, and then they do not find any straitness in their hearts as to what you have decided and submit with a complete submission.”

There is no end to such doubts and objections. Hence, anyone who objects to the decisions of Allah and His Messenger (s.a.w.a.), then he has actually deviated from the right path and will not be considered a believer. May Allah save us from entering into such a grievous sin!

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Eid-e-Ghadeer: The Greatest Day of the Year

Eid-e-Ghadeer: The Greatest Day of the Year Eid-e-Ghadeer is one of the most important holidays in the Shia Muslim calendar. It commemorates the event of Ghadir Khumm when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) is said to have appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor. The event of Ghadir Khumm took place on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic…

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"Today I have perfected your religion for you, and I have completed My blessing upon you, and I have approved Islam as your religion."

▪Holy Qur'an 5:3

“So, whosoever Allah and His Messenger are his mawla (master), verily Ali is his mawla. I have left behind over you that which if you hold fast to it you will never go astray: the Book of Allah – and my Ahlulbayt."

-- Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

▪Sermon at Ghadeer

"Allah did not leave any argument or excuse for anyone after the event of Ghadeer Khum."

-- Fatima Bint e Mohammed ع

▪Bihar alAnwar, vol. 30, pg. 124

“Allah says, “The Wilayat of Ali ibn Abi Talib is My fort. Then one who enters My Fort is safe from My wrath (Ghazab).”

-- Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza ع

▪Oyoon al Akhbaar ar Reza, vol. 1, pt. 2, pg. 27

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وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ وَمَن يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَالًا مُّبِينًا

“It is not permissible for a believer, man or woman, to exercise choice in a matter for which Allah and His Messenger issued a command. Whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has surely strayed off (the path), a manifest straying.”

[Al Qur'ān, 33:36]

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قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله): يوم غدير خم أفضل أعياد أمتي، وهو اليوم الذي أمرني الله تعالى ذكره فيه بنصب أخي علي بن أبي طالب علما لامتي يهتدون به من بعدي، وهو اليوم الذي أكمل الله فيه الدين، وأتم على أمتي فيه النعمة، ورضي لهم الاسلام دينا

The Messenger of Allah (saww) : “The day of Ghadir Khum is the greatest religious festival (Eid) of my nation. It was the day that Allah, exalted is His rememberance, commanded me to appoint my brother, Ali Ibn Abi Talib, as the guiding banner for my nation, by whom they will be rightly guided after me. It was the day in which Allah finalized religion and fulfilled His blessings on my nation and was pleased that Islam be their faith.”

[Al-Amali by Sheikh Saduq, pg 188]

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Felicitations to Imam al-Asr (atfs), and believers on occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer.

‏الحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي جَعَلَنا مِنَ المُتَمَسِّكِينَ بِولايَةِ أَمِيرِ المُؤْمِنِينَ علي بن أبي طالب عليه السَّلامُ.

#عيد_الغدير

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Why did Messenger of Allah (saws) convey the wilayah of Ali Ibn Abi Talib at Ghadeer not during Hajj.?? This post is for those who accept Wikayah of Ali Ibn Abi Talib ♥️

In order to deny the clear and irrefutable appointment of Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) as the immediate successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), the opponents of Shias go to any lengths to raise various doubts and objections pertaining to the incident of Ghadeer.

Raising an objection is not a problem per se because all objections have been replied multiple times through authentic Shia as well as non-Shia books to prove the veracity of the incident.

What is important though, is that anyone who raises an objection must first understand the objection himself. Baseless objections actually expose the weak intellectual level of the person raising them. One such baseless objection is – “Why did the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) convey the Wilaayah of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) at Ghadeer Khum and not during Hajj in Makkah or Mina or Arafah?”

The real reason behind such an objection is naught but to unsettle the feeble-minded followers of the Ahle Bait (a.s.). Nevertheless, with the help of Allah the High and Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.), here are some replies to this objection.

First Reply ♥️

This objection would have been acceptable if the announcement regarding the Imamate and Caliphate of Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) was being done for the first time. However, we see that right from the very beginning of propagation, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) clearly called out that after him, his vicegerent, successor, Imam and Caliph would be Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). For example:

Hadith Yaum al-Daar or Da’wat Dhu al-Asheerah where the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said: “Surely he is my brother, my vicegerent, my Caliph among you. So, listen to him and obey him.

(Tarikh Tabari, vol. 2, p. 321)

In the Battle of Badr, Imam Ali (a.s.) was the standard bearer of the army of Muslims

In the Battle of Ohod, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said about Imam Ali (a.s.): “He is from me and I am from him.

(Tarikh Tabari, vol. 2, p. 514; Kanz al-Ummaal, vol. 5, p. 733, H. 14242)

In Hadith of Manzelah, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) made it crystal clear that: “O Ali! You are to me as (Prophet) Haroon (a.s.) was to (Prophet) Moosa (a.s.) except that there would be no Prophet after me.

(Sahih Bukhari, Book 68, p. 438)

In the event of Mubaahelah with the Christians of Najran, Imam Ali (a.s.) went as the ‘self’ (Nafs) of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and many other instances like Hadis al-Tair, Hadis Saqalain, the Verse of Tatheer, etc.

Second Reply ♥️

During Hajj, it is not necessary that wherever the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was, everyone else would also be at the same place at the same time. It could well be possible that had the announcement of the Wilayah of Imam Ali (a.s.) been done during that time, some people would have put forth an excuse that they were at another place performinganother ritual of Hajj and hence missed the announcement.

However, after Hajj was over and everyone was returning home together, there was no way that anyone would have missed this announcement and excused himself from accepting the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.).

Third Reply ♥️

The selection of a place for the announcement was very crucial. Johfa was a place right in the middle of a scorching desert and a place unsuitable for inhabitation as well.

The only respite was the pond, which is known as Ghadeer in Arabic, from where people would quench their thirst. Selecting such a place for the announcement was actually breaking away from any routine announcement which would have been done otherwise inside a mosque or like it is stated in the objection, in Arafah or Makkah.

Moving away from the routine meant that the location and climatic conditions would make it impossible for people to forget this announcement and leave no excuse for anyone on the Day of Resurrection.

For example, conveying a message to a friend over a normal phone call during the day vis-à-vis calling up someone in the middle of the night and informing about something important. The latter case will not be easily erased from the memory of the person who was woken up in the middle of the night.

Another more relatable example would be the calendar year 2020 itself. Everyone who has witnessed the year would always remember it as the year of the Coronavirus. Such memories are impossible to forget.

The announcement at Ghadeer Khum did exactly that with the Muslims. The lengthy sermon, the 3-day halt in the sweltering heat and the special emphasis by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) towards the end of his sermon that ‘those present must convey the message to those absent’ ensured that it was impossible for anyone present there to forget the announcement that Imam Ali (a.s.) was the immediate successor of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.).

Also, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) ensured that whenever those people felt thirsty due to the sweltering heat, they would remember the thirst at Ghadeer Khumm and consequently the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.)

Fourth Reply ♥️

If the objection is pertaining to availability of more people in Arafah and lesser number of people in Ghadeer then it should be known that crowd and number of people neither was nor is a criterion for any announcement.

If that’s the case then all the announcements and propagation which was done in the earlier years in Makkah and Madinah should be rendered null and void because compared to the large gathering at Ghadeer, those audiences were very miniscule and insignificant.

Most importantly, those who raise this objection must completely reject the incident of Saqifah and whatever transpired therein because – (i) It was a complete chaos and done in a very hush-hush manner (ii) Saqifah was a shady and notorious place (iii) Most of the companions including significant ones like Salman, Abu Dharr, Miqdad and even Imam Ali (a.s.) himself, were not present in Saqifah and (iv) Those present in Saqifah also did not know what would be the end result of that gathering.

Fifth Reply ♥️

This objection was never raised by anyone who attended and witnessed the announcement at Ghadeer Khum. In fact, history reveals that all those who were present there actually congratulated Imam Ali (a.s.) on being crowned as the ‘Master’ of believers.

So, these questions and objections raised now really have no meat and are raised merely in the hatred for Shias and enmity for Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.).

Sixth Reply ♥️

Objections of such nature have not been raised for the first time. In fact, right from very beginning of Islam, the opponents have been raising such issues in order to confuse the masses and divert them from true guidance. The Holy Quran states in Surah Yunus (10): Verse 15,

وَ إِذا تُتْلى‏ عَلَيْهِمْ آياتُنا بَيِّناتٍ قالَ الَّذينَ لا يَرْجُونَ لِقاءَنَا ائْتِ بِقُرْآنٍ غَيْرِ هٰذَا أَوْ بَدِّلْهُ قُلْ مَا يَكُونُ لِي‏ أَنْ أُبَدِّلَهُ مِنْ تِلْقاءِ نَفْسي‏ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلاَّ ما يُوحى‏ إِلَيَّ إِنِّي أَخافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّي عَذابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيْمٍ‏

“And when our communications are recited to them clearly, those who do not hope for Our meeting say: Bring a Quran other than this or replace him. Say: It is not for me that I change him myself; I follow whatever has been revealed unto me; surely I fear the punishment of a great day if I disobey my Lord.”

Since accepting the Holy Quran and Islam was difficult for the hypocrites of the Quraish, they asked the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) to change two things – bring another Quran and ‘replace him’. If the objection was only on the Holy Quran then the first term used was enough.

But specifying ‘replace him’ refers to something else which the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had been continuously conveying. This ‘replace him’ was referring to Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). [Tafseer al-Qummi, vol. 1, p. 310

Conclusion 🍀

Divine revelation is not subject to human whims concerning its origin and method of revelation because its role is to guide people.

It does not take place taking into consideration the rules and principles coined by human beings. The event of Ghadeer took place upon the order of Allah and was conveyed by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) upon divine command.

Anyone who opposes the mastership of Imam Ali (a.s.) and does not accept him as the first caliph and the immediate successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has actually defied this divine command and Prophetic message. None can express or feel even the slightest of discomfort in accepting this since the Holy Quran states in Surah Nisaa (4): Verse 65,

فَلا وَ رَبِّكَ لا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّى يُحَكِّمُوكَ فيما شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لا يَجِدُوا في‏ أَنْفُسِهِمْ حَرَجاً مِمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَ يُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيْمًا

“But no, by your Lord! They do not (truly) believe until they make you a judge concerning whatever they disagree upon amongst themselves, and then they do not find any straitness in their hearts as to what you have decided and submit with a complete submission.”

There is no end to such doubts and objections. Hence, anyone who objects to the decisions of Allah and His Messenger (s.a.w.a.), then he has actually deviated from the right path and will not be considered a believer. May Allah save us from entering into such a grievous sin!

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Eid-e-Ghadeer

Tu Ali Ki Karta Hai Hamsari, Yeh Teray Zameer Ki Bhool Hai. 

Tujh Main Ali Ki Wilah Nahi, Teri Bandagi Bhi Fazool Hai. 

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Eid-e-Ghadeer Mubarak to all momineen and mominaat <3 

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