Grand Celebration of the Birthday of Imam Mahdi (a.s.)

Tonight, at Kesar Baugh, sharp at 8.30 PM there is a grand celebration of the birthday of Imam Mahdi (a.s.), wherein Dr. Kalbe Sadiq will be the guest speaker. Rangeen Muradabadi the outstation poet. Apart from this there will be surood, film and recitation of holy Qur'an.
All are invited.
Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.).

Beautiful Qaseeda on Imam Mahdi (a.s.)

This qaseeda was written by famous scholar Ayatullah Saafi Gulapaigaani on Imam (a.s.).

CLick on it to enlarge and print it.

Grand Exhibition of Books at Iranian Masjid, Mumbai

Muslims from all over the city come every year to this centre of religious activities in Bombay. Every year on 15th of Sha'baan an exhibition is arranged by Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) which holds this event. In it the books in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, English, Hindi and Gujrati languages are displayed and explained to the visitors. An audio-visual section shows the videos on different subjects of Mahdaviyyat. There are different sections regarding the life of Imam of Time, Hadhrat Hujjatibnil Hasan. The books and posters on Imam (a.s.) is also on sale. Videos on debate, surood and speeches of revered Islamic scholars are shown to the audience. This exhibition is concluded on Dua-e-Faraj. Mostly the youths are involved in this grand exhibition.

15th Sha'baan, the birth of the Saviour

On the auspicious occasion of Nimeh Sha’aban which marks the birthday of Imam-e-Zaman (a.s.) (may God hasten his glad advent), We give tabreek to all the awaiters of the world.

Tomorrow, Chehlum of Saqib Rizvi

Jashn of Imam Husain (a.s.)'s Birthday

Don't forget that tomorrow is a grand celebration of the birthday of Hadhrat Imam Husain (a.s.) at Mehfile Panjatan, Mahim. The poets from outstation and local will be giving their qaseedas. While Hujjatul Islam Maulana Sayed Hasnain Kararvi will be the speaker.

Wiladat of Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) Mubarak

Today, 4th Shabaan the day of the birth of Hazrat Abbas (a.s.). We wish all the Muslims of the world happy greetings. Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) was not a younger brother of Imam Husain (a.s.), but his protector also. He would accompany Imam wherever he went. He was the symbol of loyalty to his Imam. We pray to Almighty Allah that He gives us opportunity that we also serve the Imam of our time, Hadhrat Imam Mahdi (atfs) in his ghaibat and be among the helpers when he reappears by His permission.

Celebrating Historical Occasions in Islam - Why do Wahabis Oppose?

Muslims attend these celebrations on special occasions with the intention of gaining success and receiving spiritual benefits from the Infallibles (a.s.) and in this way achieve great blessing and rewards by their (a.s.) providence. But since their inception, the Wahhabis are not only bereft of these blessings and rewards, they also want to keep others away from them. Hence, they use a plethora of guile and insinuations to impede these celebrations and thus, actualize the desires of enemies of Islam, perhaps wittingly. For, the enemies of Islam would never want the Muslims to keep their sacred beliefs active and renew their divine pact every year keeping the Islamic spirit within them alive and well. Read Full>>>

Juloos-e-Husaini at Mumbra

Mumbra, a town on the outskirts of Mumbai City is thickly populated large residential area. It has a sizeable Shia population. There are more than half a dozen Masajid and more than a dozen Imambadas. Shia Orphange, Schools and Seminaries also exist in this town. Since a decade, Anjumane Saahubuz Zamaan (atfs) is celebrating 3rd Shabaan by holding a procession from Sohana Compound to Shia Qabrastan. Today, it will start at 3.00 PM from Sohana compound. All are invited. For detail contact 9022890926

Birth Anniversary of Imam Husain (a.s.)

3rd Shabaan is the birth date of Imam Husain (a.s.), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam. The video is of a Sunni Scholar reading a qaseeda in praise of this great personilty.

Jashne Meelad of Imam Husain (a.s.)

Celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Husain (a.s.), the beloved grandson of the Holy Prophet of Islam on 18th July 2010 at Mehfil-e-Panjatan, Dana Gali, Mahim, Mumbai. It will start at 3.30 PM and will conclude at Namaaz of Maghrib. All are invited to attend.

Today, 28 Rajab, Imam Husain (pbuh) leaves Madina for Makkah

In the month of Rajab; exactly four months remained for Hajj. During the time of Hajj, people from every corner of the country would come for pilgrimage to Makkah. He could then easily convey his message to the people, Imam Husain (pbuh) knew that if he were to start his Qiyam and struggle from Makkah, all the world of Islam would become aware of his objectives and then it would not be so easy for the regime to deceive the people about him and his aims. Read in Detail...

27th Rajab, the day of Be'that of our beloved Prophet Mohammad (sawaw)

27th Rajab marks the anniversary of the Be'that of our beloved Prophet Mohammad (sawaw). Be'that is the event of formal declaration of prophet-hood by Prophet Mohammad (sawaw).

We Shias believe that the Prophet (sawaw) is the first and foremost creation of Almighty Allah and he is the Prophet ever since his creation. The arrival of Wahi (revelation) at the age of 40 is only a mark where Allah, the most High decided that Prophet Mohammad (sawaw) should declare the message of Allah openly and start the process of inviting people towards Islam.

PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!

I read this small story, it has great impact. Hope same would be impact for you also.
Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see & asked the students
How much do you think this glass weighs?
'50gms!' .... '100gms!' .....'125gms'. The students answered.

I really don't know unless I weigh it,” said the professor, but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?
Nothing' …..the students said.

Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour? The professor asked.
Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the student.

You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?
Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go to hospital for sure! Ventured another student & all the students laughed

Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change? Asked the professor.
'No‘…. Was the answer.

Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?
The students were puzzled.

What should I do now to come out of pain? asked professor again.
Put the glass down!” said one of the students

Exactly! said the professor.
Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK. Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything. It's important to think of the challenges or problems in your life, but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is to ‘PUT THEM DOWN' at the end of every day before You go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh &strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!

So, When you leave for home today,
Remember friend to PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!

Today, the Shahadat of 7th Imam (a.s.)

Name : Musa ibn-e-Jaffar - the 7th Holy Imam
Titles :Al-Kazim
Agnomen :Abu Ibrahim.
Father :Imam Jaafar as-Sadiq(a.s.) - the 6th Holy Imam
Mother :Hamidah al - Barbariyyah.
Birth : At Abwa' ( between Makkah and Madina ) Sunday , 7th Safar 128 AH. (744 AD)
Martyred :In Baghdad at age 55 on 25th Rajab 183 AH (799 AD)
Cause of Death/Burial :    Poisoned by Harun-ur-Rashid and buried in Kadhmain, Baghdad.
The 7th Holy Imam Musa al-Kazim(a.s.) was the son of Imam Jafar as-Sadiq(a.s.), the Sixth Imam . The name of his mother was Hamidah , the daughter of a noble man hailing from the States of Barbary.

Freedom of Speech! You are Fired ###

Octavia Nasr has been told to leave the US television news network after praising the Lebanese cleric who died from internal bleeding in a Beirut hospital on Sunday.
“Sad to hear of the passing of Seyyed Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah… One of Hezbollah's giants I respect a lot,” Nasr wrote on the micro-blogging site Twitter on Sunday.
CNN officials learned of Nasr's message on Monday and shortly after, a written statement on CNN's website said Nasr had made an "error of judgment." 
..........Prior to joining CNN, Nasr worked for the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation, where she began her journalism career in 1985.
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Aana - KOOONDA, Today is 22nd Rajab

Fatwa War in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Clerics have opened up a pitched battle in Saudi Arabia over who can issue fatwas, or religious edicts, as hardline and progressive religious scholars, judges and clerics have taken the fight public.
Much of the fight in the past week has focused on a fatwa endorsing music issued by Adel al-Kalbani, a Riyadh cleric famed as the first black imam at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
Kalbani, popular for his soulful baritone delivery of Koranic readings, said he found nothing in Islamic scripture that makes music "haram", or forbidden.
But, aside from some folk music, public music performance is banned in Saudi Arabia, and some ultra-conservatives say it is forbidden even in the home.
"There is no clear text or ruling in Islam that singing and music are haram," Kalbani said.
Also in recent weeks, a much more senior cleric, Sheikh Abdul Mohsen al-Obeikan, raised hackles with two of his opinions.
First, he endorsed the idea that a grown man could be considered like a son of a woman if she breast-feeds him.
The issue is seen by some as a way of getting around the Saudi religious ban on mixing by unrelated men and women.
It brought ridicule and condemnation from women activists and Saudi critics around the world.
But Obeikan, a top advisor in the court of King Abdullah, who is believed to be supportive of less severe rules in his kingdom, also angered ultra-conservatives when he said the compulsory midday and mid-afternoon prayer sessions could be combined to help worshippers skirt the intense heat of summer.
While the choice is allowed for individuals in certain circumstances, conservatives say such a broad ruling for everyone is wrong.
The comments by Obeikan and Kalbani brought rebukes from top-level clerics in a debate that has erupted into freewheeling public discussions in the media and on the Internet.
In his Friday sermon at Mecca's Grand Mosque, the influential Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais lashed out at what he labelled "fraudulent" fatwas, likening their originators to market vendors selling fake or spoiled goods.
The effect, he said, goes so far as to undermine the country's security.
Meanwhile, the country's grand mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, warned of a crackdown.
"Those who offer abnormal fatwas which have no support from the Koran should be halted," he said on Al-Majd television on Sunday.
"If a person comes out (with fatwas) and he is not qualified, we will stop him," he said, comparing such a person to a quack doctor allowed to treat patients.
Crucially, the government is also moving to build a consistency in the sharia law-based legal system, where judges are all clerics for whom fatwas play a crucial role.
The government wants only one body, controlled by the powerful Council of High Ulema, to issue fatwas, which other clerics must accept. Some people want fatwas more attuned to modern life.
"The people are governed by old ideas," historian and columnist Mohammad al-Zulfa said.
"People are forming a new mentality. (Many) have been waiting for such fatwas for a long time," he said about Kalbani.
"We are part of the world. We have to develop the legal system to meet the needs of the modern time," he added.
Earlier this year there was an embarrassing fight over the apparently free-thinking head of Mecca's religious police, Ahmed al-Ghamdi, who shocked many by endorsing mixing by men and women.
He was fired, and then reinstated, in a behind-the-scenes skirmish between conservatives and progressives.
Hamad al-Qadi, a member of the Saudi Shura Council, called the fatwa fight this week "chaos".
"The Islamic world follows whatever comes out of our country and its scholars concerning Islam," he said, according to Al-Hayat newspaper.
For his part, Kalbani said he was open to discussion on the issue.
"The problem is that there are some who do not accept debate at all," he said.
He clarified that he was not endorsing all music, using two often risque Lebanese pop singers as examples.
"I am talking about decent singing, which contains decent words, and supports morality," he told the online newspaper Sabq.org.
"I am definitely not talking about the songs of Nancy Ajram or Haifa Wehbe or other indecent songs."
However, "if Nancy Ajram sang a song with a positive message, then she would be within my fatwa."
(source: www.abna.ir)

Actual Jihaad; explained by Ayatullah Sayed Fadhlallah

Lebanon's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Fadlallah dies

Lebanon's leading Shia Muslim cleric, a key figure in the founding of Hezbollah, has died aged 74, hospital sources have said.
Grand Ayatollah Fadlallah died in a Beirut hospital on Sunday where he was admitted on Friday for internal bleeding.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah was regarded as Hezbollah's spiritual guide after it was founded in 1982.
A vocal critic of the United States, Ayatollah Fadlallah used to slam US warmongering policies in the Middle East, particularly its alliance with Israel.

Born in Najaf, Iraq, Fadlallah studied Islamic sciences in Najaf before moving to Lebanon in 1952.

In Najaf, Fadlallah was a pupil of the Ayatollah Mohammed Baqer al-Sadr, one of the pillars of Iraqi Islamic rebirth between 1950-1960 and a co-founder of the Dawa Party.
Sadr, who was executed by Saddam Hussein's regime in April 1980, said of Fadlallah: "Anyone who leaves Najaf loses something of Najaf, except Fadlallah. When he left, it was Najaf that lost something."

In the following decades, he delivered many lectures, engaged in intense scholarship, wrote dozens of books, founded several Islamic religious schools, and established the Mabarrat Association.
Through that association he established a public library, a women's cultural center, and a medical clinic.

Majlis for marhum Sayed Shamim Kazim

Tonight at 9.00 PM there is majlis-e-Aza at Naya Nagar, Mira Road, at the residence of Mr. Zawwar Husain Rizvi (Firoze), the employee of Bombay Mercantile Bank for the eisaal-e-sawaab of marhum Sayed Shamim Kazim. Marhum was a mentor of many youths working at the said bank. All are invited. Contact on 9820853934 for detail.

A Memorable Photograph

The following photograph is of marhum Shamim Kazim (ex-MD of Bombay Mercantile co-op Bank ltd.) receiving Zainabia Award for contributing to the community from marhum Allama Jawadi at Jashne Vilayat-e-Murtazavi (Jashne Ghadeer) at Zainabia Imambada. Between them is Janab Javed Rizvi, the secretary of Rizvi Sports Club.

Sad Demise of Shamim Kazim

The former Managing Director of Bombay Mercantile Co-op Bank, an expert banker, a reputed economist, philanthropist, member of Minotiry Commission, Zamindaar of Ruxwara, Karari and lover of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) Mr. Shamim Kazim passed away today morning after a prolonged illness. He was about 70 years.
We pay homage to his family and friends for this great loss.