[Eid Ghadeer] 30 Virtues of Ali in His Own Words During Saqifa | Maulana...
- Narrating special virtues of Ali granted to him by Allah, in his own words
- He spoke of these virtues during a 6-person committee formed to...
- Narrating special virtues of Ali granted to him by Allah, in his own words
- He spoke of these virtues during a 6-person committee formed to select the next caliph
- When he was once again denied khilafat, he mentioned almost 30 points regarding his virtues
- Narrating most of the 30 points raised by Ali, the significance of them, and meaning behind his words
Eid-e-Ghadeer 1443
July 18th, 2022
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[24 Oct 2013] Kashmiris mark Eid al Ghadir - English
Muslims particularly Shia community in Indian-controlled Kashmir marked Eid al-Ghadeer by sending the message of peace across the Muslim world....
Muslims particularly Shia community in Indian-controlled Kashmir marked Eid al-Ghadeer by sending the message of peace across the Muslim world. Congregational ceremonies took place in different parts of the region as a reminder to awaken the conscience of all sects of Muslims to live in harmony and brotherhood.
Eid al-Ghadeer marks the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad\'s sermon in which he appointed Imam Ali as his immediate successor.
The occasion is marked on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. Islamic Scholars believe at a time when anti-Muslim elements are creating rifts amongst Muslims, occasions like Eid al-Ghadeer are a reminder to the Muslims to stick to the path taught by the Prophet.
Here in Indian-controlled Kashmir Eid al-Ghadeeer is marked with reassertion to stay committed to Prophet Muhammad\'s teachings and belief.
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Ziyarat Ameerul Momineen (as) On The Day Of Ghadeer - Arabic...
A beautiful ziyarat which draws upon the events in the life of Imam Ali (as) and also a very sad one as it highlights the mazloomiat of the...
A beautiful ziyarat which draws upon the events in the life of Imam Ali (as) and also a very sad one as it highlights the mazloomiat of the imam (oppression against him). Also draws upon sayings of the Holy Prophet (saawa) and the verses of the Holy Quran in praise of Imam Ali (as)
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Generosity in Islam | Sayyid Abbas Ayleya | English
Congratulations and blessings to all on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer, the day the religion was completed and the Imamate of Amirul...
Congratulations and blessings to all on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer, the day the religion was completed and the Imamate of Amirul Mo\\\'mineen Imam Ali (A) was announced by the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) on the command of Allah – the Exalted.
In this profound clip, Sayyid Abbas Aleya speaks about one of the beautiful characteristics of Imam Ali (A) – generosity.
But what is the true manifestation and correct definition of generosity in Islam?
#ScholarClips #Islam #Ghadeer #Ghadir #Eid #ImamAli #Quality #Generosity
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Is Our Deen Complete? | Shaykh Ali Qomi | English
On the day of Ghadeer, not only the Imamah and Wilayah of Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (A) was announced but also the divine System of Wilayah...
On the day of Ghadeer, not only the Imamah and Wilayah of Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (A) was announced but also the divine System of Wilayah was announced by the Prophet of Allah as per the command of Allah.
We celebrate the announcement of this System of Wilayah and the announcement of the Wilayah of Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A); Alhamdolillah!
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي جَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُتَمَسِّكِينَ بِوِلاَيَةِ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Congratulations to all the believers out there, wherever you are!
Question: What happened to this System of Wilayah? Have we managed to accept it properly and implement it? If not, can we claim that our Deen is complete?
What does Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A) say about Al-Wilayah?
In this Scholar Clip, Shaykh Ali Qomi raises a very critical question, \"Is Our Deen Complete?\".
#IslamicPulse #ScholarClip #Ghadeer #EidAlGhadeer #ImamAli #MawlaAli #ImamMahdi #Imamah #Wilayah #WilayatAlFaqih #IslamicSystem
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Taranae Ghadeer Persian
This Tarana is Telicast on Iran National Tv and hope you will enjoy
This Tarana is Telicast on Iran National Tv and hope you will enjoy
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Iran Launches Four New "Ghadeer Class" Stealth Submarines -...
Four Ghadir submarines join Iran fleet
Amid efforts to boost security in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Navy has been equipped with four...
Four Ghadir submarines join Iran fleet
Amid efforts to boost security in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Navy has been equipped with four domestic-made Ghadir class mini submarines.
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Vahidi hailed the delivery as a sign of progress in Iranian
military ingenuity.
Brig. Gen. Vahidi said that the stealth submarine is capable of launching torpedoes as well as precision targeting.
"The mass production of this strategic vessel has been carried out with the aim of increasing the defense
capabilities of the Naval Forces ... and today four advanced Ghadir submarines joined the Iranian naval fleet."
The Ghadir submarine was first unveiled in 2007. The 120-ton vessel has excellent shallow depth performance, and can
carry out long-term coastal missions. The Iranian fleet currently has 11 Ghadir submarines.
Aside from three Russian-built Kilo class diesel submarines, the Iranian Navy also operates another homemade 500-ton
submarine in its patrol missions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
"With the mass production of this submarine alongside various guided-missile launchers the country's defensive
production chain is complete, and these capabilities will be used to served peace, stability and security in the
Persian Gulf region and the Sea of Oman," he added.
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Iran Launches Four Ghadeer Submarines Into The Persian Gulf - Clip2 -...
Following a formal naval ceremony, the iranian navy launched four ghadir submarines into the persian gulf from their naval base at bandar abbas....
Following a formal naval ceremony, the iranian navy launched four ghadir submarines into the persian gulf from their naval base at bandar abbas.
these submarines are reported to be "totally domestically built," and "undetectable by sonar." the iranians say that even more submarines are to be launched in the coming days.
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Iran Launches Four Ghadeer Submarines Into The Persian Gulf - Clip1 -...
Following a formal naval ceremony, the iranian navy launched four ghadir submarines into the persian gulf from their naval base at bandar abbas....
Following a formal naval ceremony, the iranian navy launched four ghadir submarines into the persian gulf from their naval base at bandar abbas.
these submarines are reported to be "totally domestically built," and "undetectable by sonar." the iranians say that even more submarines are to be launched in the coming days.
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Supreme Leader hails undeniable role of Basij in an address on Ghadeer...
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Thursday the unique and undeniable role of Basij (Volunteer Forces)....
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Thursday the unique and undeniable role of Basij (Volunteer Forces). Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in an address to a large gathering of 110,000 members of Basij called 'Devotees of Velayat (Leadership)' who had come to visit the Supreme Leader.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that Basij has presently become a 'clear, great and shining truth' of the Islamic society of Iran 'with no similar version.'
The Ayatollah added that Iran's Basiji forces were unique compared to other large forces in other countries as their large numbers could never bring together their hearts, while what has brought together Iran's Basiji forces, is the solidarity of their hearts.
'Basij is a gathering of hearts, a mobilization of faiths, souls and emotions,' said the Supreme Leader, stressing what was useful to go through the dark days 'is not a strong body but a strong heart.'
'You can smash mountains and go through difficult paths with strong hearts and faiths,' said the Supreme Leader.
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[Lecture] Topic: غدیر کی فراموشی کے اسباب | Khitab:...
[Lecture]
Topic: غدیر کی فراموشی کے اسباب
Ghadeer Ke Faramoshi Kay Asbaab
Khitab: H.I Ghulam Abbas Raesi
Venue:...
[Lecture]
Topic: غدیر کی فراموشی کے اسباب
Ghadeer Ke Faramoshi Kay Asbaab
Khitab: H.I Ghulam Abbas Raesi
Venue: Danishgah Imam Raza (as) , Soldier Bazar, Karachi
Date: 26 August 2018
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Wilayat & Government | Imam Khomeini (R) | Farsi Sub English
The great Eid of Eid al-Ghadeer is right around the corner. It is considered to be among the greatest Eids in the Islamic calendar.
It is the...
The great Eid of Eid al-Ghadeer is right around the corner. It is considered to be among the greatest Eids in the Islamic calendar.
It is the day of the completion of Islam and the stamp of Allah\'s approval upon Islam as a perfect way of life for all of humanity.
But what kinds of Wilayat are there and what is the role of a government when it comes to Wilayat?
And what are just some of the misconceptions and deviations which have become a nuisance for the people?
Finally, what is the correct meaning of Irfan (Islamic gnosticism) and who is considered to be an Arif, an Islamic gnostic master?
The founding father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, answers these questions and much more.
It\'s time to get the right understanding of Islam.
You\'re in for a pleasant surprise.
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Today Your Religion is Complete | Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni | Urdu...
A very beautiful clip of the late Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni where he speaks about the importance of Wilayah and the esteemed great Eid of Eid...
A very beautiful clip of the late Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni where he speaks about the importance of Wilayah and the esteemed great Eid of Eid al-Ghadeer.
A must listen to clip.
5 August is the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyid Arif Husayni. He was a staunch supporter of the Islamic Unity and the Pure Muhammad Islam.
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Eid e Ghadeer Speech | Ayatollah Khamenei | Farsi Urdu
عید سعید غدیر کے موقع پر
حضرت آیت اللہ العظمی سید علی خامنہ ای
کا خصوصی خطاب...
عید سعید غدیر کے موقع پر
حضرت آیت اللہ العظمی سید علی خامنہ ای
کا خصوصی خطاب
مکمل اردو ترجمہ و ڈبنگ کے ساتھ
البلاغ :ادارہ فروغ ثقافت اسلامی پاکستان
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What exactly happened on that day? | English
In this part of the discussion, Shaykh Miqdad places Ghadeer in its correct historical context and briefly discusses some important points from the...
In this part of the discussion, Shaykh Miqdad places Ghadeer in its correct historical context and briefly discusses some important points from the verses related to this important day.
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Janam Ali (A) | My Life Ali (A) | Nasheed | Farsi Sub...
\"Ali (A) is the role model
of Abu Zarr and Salman;
he is the voice
of the oppressed!
Until the Day of Resurrection,
the...
\"Ali (A) is the role model
of Abu Zarr and Salman;
he is the voice
of the oppressed!
Until the Day of Resurrection,
the Wilayah of Haydar
is impossible to hide!\"
This and more in this beautiful Nasheed by the Tehran Najm al-Thaqib Children\'s Surood Group in ode of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A).
Congratulations to the believers on the Eid of Ghadeer!
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Our Grandmother Gave Us Over To Imam Ali (A) | Nasheed | Farsi...
\"I\'m the Asheq of an Agha
who used to share meals
with orphans.\"
\"He both pretended to be a kid while playing [with...
\"I\'m the Asheq of an Agha
who used to share meals
with orphans.\"
\"He both pretended to be a kid while playing [with them],
and was also father figure
for them!\"
This and much more in this beautiful Nasheed by the Ehsan Children\'s Surood Group in ode of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A).
And our congratulations to the believers upon the recent Eid of Ghadeer!
And we are in good hands, because \"Our Grandmother Gave Us Over To Imam Ali (A)\".
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Karbala Stories | Episode I | English
In honor of the Master of Martyrs Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A), Islamic Pulse humbly presents \"Karbala Stories\".
In Episode I,...
In honor of the Master of Martyrs Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A), Islamic Pulse humbly presents \"Karbala Stories\".
In Episode I, the days of Ghadeer are long gone.
The first two divinely appointed Imams (A) have been mercilessly martyred.
Muawiya the son of Abu Sufyan has died, and his wretched son, Yazid, has taken over his father\'s throne.
The story of Karbala begins.
Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husayn (A), his honorable family members, and his devoted companions.
Salutations be upon the Master of Martyrs!
Salutations be upon the esteemed Husayn!
Salutations be upon the esteemed Ali ibn Husayn!
Salutations be upon the innocent children of Husayn!
Salutations be upon the loyal companions of Husayn!
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[ENGLISH e-Book] Al-Ghadir and its Relevance to ISLAMIC UNITY by Shaheed...
Message of Thaqalayn
\"Al-Ghadir\" and its Relevance to Islamic Unity
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Ayatullah Murtaza...
Message of Thaqalayn
\"Al-Ghadir\" and its Relevance to Islamic Unity
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Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahhari
Translated by Mojgan Jalali
Vol. 3, No. 1 and 2 (1417 AH/1996 CE)
The distinguished book entitled \"al-Ghadir\" has raised a huge wave in the world of Islam. Islamic thinkers shed light on the book in different perspectives; in literature, history, theology, tradition, tafsir, and sociology. From the social perspective we can deal with the Islamic unity. In this review the Islamic unity has been dealt with from a social point of view.
Contemporary Muslim thinkers and reformists are of the view that unity and solidarity of Muslims are the most imperative Islamic exigencies at the present juncture when the enemies have made extensive inroads upon the Islamic community and have tried to resort to different ways and means to spread the old differences and create new ones. We are aware that Islamic unity and fraternity is the focus of attention of the Holy Legislator of Islam and is actually the major objective pursued by this Divine religion as firmed by the Qur\'an, the \"Sunnah\", and the history of Islam.
For this reason, some people have been faced with this question: Wouldn\'t the compilation and publication of a book such as \"al-Ghadir\" which deals with the oldest issue of differences among the Muslims- create a barrier in the way of the sublime and lofty objective of the Islamic unity?
To answer this question, it is necessary first to elucidate the essence of this issue, that is, the Islamic unity, and then proceed to examine the role of the magnum opus entitled \"al-Ghadir\"and its eminent compiler \'Allamah Amini in bringing about Islamic unity.
Islamic Unity
What is meant by the Islamic unity? Does it mean that one Islamic school of thought should be unanimously followed and others be set aside? Or does it mean that the commonalties of all Islamic schools of thought should be taken up and their differences be put away to make up a new denomination which is not completely the same as the previous ones? Or does it mean that Islamic unity is in no way related to the unity of the different schools of Fiqh (jurisprudence) but signifies the unity of the Muslims and the unity of the followers of different schools of Fiqh, with their different religious ideas and views, vis-a-vis the aliens?
To give an illogical and impractical meaning to the issue of the Islamic unity, the opponents of the issue have called it to be the formation of a single Madhhab, so as to defeat it in the very first step. Without doubt, by the term Islamic unity, the intellectual Islamic \'Ulama\' (scholars) do not mean that all denominations should give in to one denomination or that the commonalties should be taken up and the different views and ideas be set aside, as these are neither rational and logical nor favorable and practical. By the Islamic unity these scholars mean that all Muslims should unite in one line against their common enemies.
These scholars slate that Muslims have many things in common, which can serve as the foundations of a firm unity. All Muslims worship the One Almighty and believe in the Prophethood of the Holy Prophet (s). The Qur\'an is the Book of all Muslims and Ka\'abah is their \"qiblah\" (direction of prayer). They go to\"hajj\" pilgrimage with each other and perform the \"hajj\" rites and rituals like one another. They say the daily prayers and fast like each other. They establish families and engage in transactions like one another. They have similar ways of bringing up their children and burying their dead. Apart from minor affairs, they share similarities in all the aforementioned cases. Muslims also share one kind of world view, one common culture, and one grand, glorious, and long-standing civilization.
Unity in the world view, in culture, in the civilization, in insight and disposition, in religious beliefs, in acts of worship and prayers, in social rites and customs can well turn the Muslim into a unified nation to serve as a massive and dominant power before which the big global powers would have to bow down. This is especially true in view of the stress laid by Islam on this principle. According to the explicit wording of the Qur\'an, the Muslims are brothers, and special rights and duties link them together. So, why shouldn\'t the Muslims use all these extensive facilities accorded to them as the blessing of Islam?
This group of \'Ulama\' are of the view that there is no need for the Muslims to make any compromise on the primary or secondary principles of their religion for the sake of Islamic unity. Also it is not necessary for the Muslims to avoid engaging in discussions and reasons and writing books on primary and secondary principles about which they have differences. The only consideration for Islamic unity in this case is that the Muslims- in order to avoid the emergence or accentuation of vengeance - preserve their possession, avoid insulting and accusing each other and uttering fabrications, abandon ridiculing the logic of one another, and finally abstain from hurting one another and going beyond the borders of logic and reasoning. In fact, they should, at least, observe the limits which Islam has set forth for inviting non-Muslims to embrace it:
\"Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good exhortation, and have disputations with them in the best manner... \"(16: 125)
Some people are of the view that those schools of fiqh, such as, Shafi\'i and Hanafi which have no differences in principle should establish brotherhood and stand in one line. They believe that denominations which have differences in the principles can in no way be brothers. This group view the religious principles as an interconnected set as termed by scholars of Usul, as an interrelated and interdependent set; any damage to one principle harms all principles.
As a result, those who believe in this principle are of the view that when, for instance, the principle of \"imamah\" is damaged and victimized, unity and fraternity will bear no meaning and for this reason the Shi\'ah and the Sunnis cannot shake hands as two Muslim brothers and be in the same rank, no matter who their enemy is.
The first group answers this group by saying: \"There is no reason for us to consider the principles as an interrelated set and follow the principle of \"all or none\". Imam \'Ali (\'a) chose a very logical and reasonable approach. He left no stone unturned to retrieve his right. He used everything within his power to restore the principle of \"imamah\", but he never adhered to the motto of \"all or none\". \'Ali (\'a) did not rise up for his right, and that was not compulsory. On the contrary, it was a calculated and chosen approach. He did not fear death. Why didn\'t he rise up? There could have been nothing above martyrdom. Being killed for the cause of the Almighty was his ultimate desire. He was more intimate with martyrdom than a child is with his mother\'s breast. But in his sound calculations, Imam \'All (\'a) had reached the conclusion that under the existing conditions it was to the interest of Islam to foster collaboration and cooperation among the Muslims and give up revolt. He repeatedly stressed this point.
In one of his letters (No.62 \"Nahj al Balaghah\") to Malik al-Ashtar, he wrote the following:
\"First I pulled back my hand until I realized that a group of people converted from Islam and invited the people toward annihilating the religion of Muhammad(s). So I feared that if I did not rush to help Islam and the Muslims, I would see gaps or destruction which calamity would be far worse than the several-day-long demise of caliphate.\"
In the six-man council, after appointment of \'Uthman by \'Abdul-Rahman ibn \'Awf, \'Ali (\'a) set forth his objection as well as his readiness for collaboration as follows:\"
You well know that I am more deserving than others for caliphate. But now by Allah, so long as the affairs of the Muslims are in order and my rivals suffice with setting me aside and only I am alone subjected to oppression, I will not oppose (the move) and will give in (to it).\" (From Sermon 72, \"Nahj al- Balaghah\").
These indicate that in this issue \'Ali (\'a) condemned the principle of \"all or none\". There is no need to further elaborate the approach taken by \'Ali (\'a) toward this issue. There are ample historical proofs and reasons in this regard.
\'Allamah Amini
Now it is time to see to which group the eminent \'Allamah, Ayatullah Amini - the distinguished compiler of the \"al-Ghadir\" - belonged and how he thought. Did he approve of the unity of the Muslims only within the light of Shi\'ism? Or did he consider Islamic fraternity to be broader? Did he believe that Islam which is embraced by uttering the \"shahadatayn\" (the Muslim creed) would willy-nilly create some rights for the Muslims and that the brotherhood and fraternity set forth in the Qur\'an exists among all Muslims?
\'Allamah Amini personally considered this point - i.e. the need to elucidate his viewpoint on this subject and elaborate whether\"al-Ghadir\" has a positive or a negative role in (the establishment of) Islamic unity. In order not to be subject to abuse by his opponent - be they among the pros and cons - he has repeatedly explained and elucidated his views.
\'Allamah Amini supported Islamic unity and viewed an open mind and clear insight. On different occasions, he set forth this matter in various volumes of the \"al-Ghadir\'. Reference will be made to some of them below:
In the preface to volume I, he briefly mentions the role of \"al-Ghadir\" in the world of Islam. He states: \"And we consider all this as service to religion, sublimation of the word of the truth, and restoration of the Islamic \'ummah\' (community).\"
In volume 3 (page 77), after quoting the fabrications of Ibn Taymiyah, Alusi, and Qasimi to the effect that Shi \'ism is hostile to some of the Ahl al-Bayt (the Household of the Prophet) such as Zayd bin \'Ali bin al-Huseyn, he notes the following under the title of \"Criticism and Correction\":
\"These fabrications and accusations sow the seeds of corruption, stir hostilities among the \'ummah\',create discord among the Islamic community, divide the \'ummah\', and clash with the public interests of the Muslims.
Again in volume 3 (page 268), he quotes the accusation leveled on the Shi\'ahs by Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Rida to the effect that \"Shi\'ahs are pleased with any defeat incurred by Muslims, so much as they celebrated the victory of the Russians over the Muslims.\" Then he says:
\"These falsehoods are fabricated by persons like Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Rida. The Shi\'ahs of Iran and Iraq against whom this accusation is leveled, as well as the orientalists, tourists, envoys of Islamic countries, and those who traveled and still travel to Iran and Iraq, have no information about this trend. Shi\'ahs, without exception, respect the lives, blood, reputation, and property of the Muslims be they Shi\'ahs or Sunnis. Whenever a calamity has befallen the Islamic community anywhere, in any region, and for any sects, the Shi\'ahs have shared their sorrow. The Shi\'ahs have never been confined to the Shi\'ah world, the (concept of) Islamic brotherhood which has been set forth in the Qur\'an and the \'sunnah\'(the Prophet\'s sayings and actions), and in this respect, no discrimination has been made between the Shi\'ahs and the Sunnis.\"
Also at the close of volume 3, he criticizes several books penned by the ancients such as \"Iqd al-Farid\" by Ibn Abd al-Rabbih, \"al-Intisar\" by Abu al-Husayn Khayyat al-Mu\'tazili,\"al Farq bayn al-Firaq\" by Abu Mansur al-Baghdadi, \"al-Fasl\" by Ibn Hazm al-Andulusi, \"al-Milal wa al-Nihal\" by Muhammad ibn Abdul-Karim al-Shahristani \"Minhaj al-Sunnah\" by Ibn Taymiah and \"al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah\"by Ibn Kathir and several by the later writers such as \"Tarikh al-Umam al-Islamiyyah\" by Shaykh Muhammad Khizri, \"Fajr al Islam\" by Ahmad Amin, \"al-Jawlat fi Rubu al-Sharq al-Adna\" by Muhammad Thabit al-Mesri, \"al-Sira Bayn al-Islam wa al-Wathaniyah\" by Qasimi, and \"al- Washi\'ah\" by Musa Jarallah. Then he states the following:
\"By quoting and criticizing these books, we aim at warning and awakening the Islamic \'ummah\' (to the fact) that these books create the greatest danger for the Islamic community, they destabilize the Islamic unity and scatter the Muslim lines. In fact nothing can disrupt the ranks of the Muslims, destroy their unity, and tear their Islamic fraternity more severely than these books.\"
\'Allamah Amini, in the preface to volume 5, under title of\"Nazariyah Karimah\" on the occasion of a plaque of honor forwarded from Egypt for \"al-Ghadir\", clearly sets forth his view on this issue and leaves no room for any doubt. He remarks:
\"People are free to express views and ideas on religion. These (views and ideas) will never tear apart the bond of Islamic brotherhood to which the holy Qur\'an has referred by stating that \'surely the believers are brethren\'; even though academic discussion and theological and religious debates reach a peak. This has been the style of the predecessors, and of the \'sahaba\' and the\'tabi\'un\', at the head of them.
\"Notwithstanding all the differences that we have in the primary and secondary principles, we, the compilers and writers in nooks and corners of the world of Islam, share a common point and that is belief in the Almighty and His Prophet. A single spirit and one (form of) sentiment exists in all our bodies, and that is the spirit of Islam and the term\'ikhlas,\"
\"We, the Muslim compilers, all live under the banner of truth and carry out our duties under the guidance of the Qur\'an and the Prophetic Mission of the Holy Prophet (s). The message of all of us is \'Surely the (true) religion with Allah is Islam ... (3:18)\' and the slogan of all of us is \'There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger.\' Indeed, we are (the members of) the party of Allah and the supporters of his religion.
In the preface to volume 8, under the title of \"al-Ghadir Yowahhad al-Sufuf fil-Mila al-Islami\", \'Allamah Amini directly makes researches into the role of \"Al- Ghadir\" in (the establishment of) Islamic unity. In this discussion, this great scholar categorically rejects the accusations leveled by those who said: \'Al-Ghadir\' causes greater discord among the Muslims. He proves that, on the contrary, \"Al-Ghadir\"removes many misunderstandings and brings the Muslims closer to one another. Then he brings evidence by mentioning the confessions of the non-Shi\'i Islamic scholars. At the close, he quotes the letter of Shaykh Muhammad Saeed Dahduh written in this connection.
To avoid prolongation of this article, we will not quote and translate the entire statements of \'Allamah Amini in explaining the positive role of \"al-Ghadir\" in (establishing) Islamic unity, since what has already been mentioned sufficiently proves this fact.
The positive role of \"al-Ghadir\" is established by the facts that it firstly clarifies the proven logic of the Shi\'ahs and proves that the inclination of Muslims to Shi\'ism - notwithstanding the poisonous publicity of some people - is not due to political, ethnic, or other trends and considerations. It also verifies that a powerful logic based on the Qur\'an and the \"sunnah\" has given rise to this tendency.
Secondly, it reflects that some accusations leveled on Shi\'ism - which have made other Muslims distanced from the Shi\'ah- are totally baseless and false. Examples of these accusations are the notion that the Shi\'ites prefer the non-Muslims to the non- Shi\'i Muslims, rejoice at the defeat of non-Shi\'ite Muslims at the hands of non-Muslims, and other accusations such as the idea that instead of going to hajj pilgrimage, the Shi\'ahs go on pilgrimage to shrines of the Imams, or have particular rites in prayers and in temporary marriage.
Thirdly, it introduces to the world of Islam the eminent Commander of the faithful \'Ali (\'a) who is the most oppressed and the least praised grand Islamic personality and who could be the leader of all Muslims, as well as his pure offspring.
Other Comments on \"al-Ghadir\"
Many unbiased non-Shia Muslims interpret the \"al-Ghadir\" in the same way that has already been mentioned.
Muhammad Abdul-Ghani Hasan al-Mesri, in his foreword on\"al-Ghadir\", which has been published in the preface to volume I, second edition, states:
\"I call on the Almighty to make your limpid brook (in Arabic, \'Ghadir\' means brook) the cause of peace and cordiality between the Shia and Sunni brothers to cooperate with one another in building the Islamic \"ummah.\"
\'Adil Ghadban, the managing editor of the Egyptian magazine entitled \"al-Kitab\", said the following in the preface to volume 3:
\"This book clarifies the Shi\'ite logic. The Sunnis can correctly learn about the Shi\'i through this book. Correct recognition of the Shi\'ahs brings the views of the Shi\'ahs and the Sunnis closer, and they can make a unified rank\".
In his foreword to the \"al-Ghadir\" which was published in thepreface to volume 4, Dr. Muhammad Ghallab, professor of philosophy at the Faculty of Religious Studies al-Azhar University said:
\"I got hold of your book at a very opportune time, because right now I am busy collecting and compiling a book on the lives of the Muslims from various perspectives. Therefore, I am highly avidfor obtaining sound information about \'Imamiyah\' Shi\'ism. Your book will help me. And I will not make mistakes about the Shi\'ahs as others have\".
In this foreword published in the preface to volume 4 of the\"al-Ghadir\", Dr. \'Abdul-Rahman Kiali Halabi says the following after referring to the decline of the Muslims in the present age and the factors which can lead to the Muslims\' salvation, one of which is the sound recognition of the successor of the Holy Prophet (s):
\"The book entitled \"al-Ghadir\" and its rich content deserves to be known by every Muslim to learn how historians have been negligent and see where the truth lies. Through this means, we should compensate for the past, and by striving to foster the unity of the Muslims, we should try to gain the due rewards\".
These were the views of \'Allamah Amini about the important social issues of our age and such were his sound reflections in the world of Islam.
Peace be upon him.
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