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According to Shaheed Arif al-Husayni, what are two incredibly fundamental and pivotal aspects of Islam? And what reason does Shaheed Arif al-Husayni give for the decline of the Muslims? Are Jihad and martyrdom a part of the holy Qur\\\'an or not? How will Muslims be able to regain their honor and their dignity? What are some overall reasons that Muslims have cast aside the concept of Jihad and martyrdom? And over the last few decades, whose blood is being shed the most on the global level? What was the condition of Palestine when Shaheed Arif al-Husayni was alive; interestingly a status quo that is still present today? And finally, what is it going to take to free the land of Palestine? Shaheed Arif al-Husayni answers in his simple, yet magnetic charisma, as he speaks about \\\"Where The Decline of Muslims Began\\\". We Are The Nation of Martyrdom. We Are The Nation of Imam Husayn.

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.

In the analysis of Shaheed Arif al-Husayni, why were the Americans in the Persian Gulf? What was the reason that Ayatollah Ardabili put forth when he said that the Islamic Republic of Iran won\\\'t conduct air strikes? Furthermore, what did Ayatollah Ardabili say would happen if American or Soviet aircrafts were to attack the Islamic Republic? So if the Americans weren\\\'t in the Persian Gulf to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran, why were they there? What is an interesting story about Shaheed Fazl-Allah Noori and what people told him to do in order to save his life? And how did Shaheed Fazl-Allah Noori respond to the suggestion put forth by the people to save his life? What should the Arab countries do if they want to have safety and security? And finally, what is the only place in which one can find true safety and security? Shaheed Arif al-Husayni answers in his brave, yet simple charisma, as he speaks about how \\\"Safety Is Only Under The Flag of Islam\\\".

Who does Shaheed Arif al-Husayni say is our leader, especially if we aspire to have a life of respect and honor? And ultimately, what happens to anyone who stands up against the late Imam Khomeini (R)? What was Imam Khomeini\'s path? What did Imam Khomeini say about the conflicts and differences between Muslims? And finally, who was the greatest obstacle and enemy for Global Arrogance, Kufr, and colonialism? Shaheed Arif al-Husayni speaks about how we must all \"Unite On The Path of Imam Khomeini\". And to \"Unite On The Path Of Imam Khomeini\" is to follow the guidance of Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei.

Has humanity been able to solve its problems in the present-day? And despite the technological advancements of this era, have the fundamental problems of humanity decreased or increased? And are the problems and crises of the modern era rooted merely in \\\'ignorance\\\'? Are the problems that the modern world is facing similar to those of the \\\'Age of Ignorance\\\'; and if so, in what manner are they similar? What was the solution for the problems of the \\\'Age of Ignorance\\\'? Does the Western world or the Eastern world have the solutions to our problems? What are just a few of the Fitnahs that the Muslims are suffering from in the present-day? What do the oppressors do to other nations in the name of democracy? What do the materialists do to our women in the name of fashion? Finally, what are some statements by the Messenger of Allah (S) that can help us to navigate through the modern day Fitnahs and seditions that the Muslims and humanity on the whole is facing? Shaheed Arif al-Husayni answers in his simple, yet magnetic manner, as he speaks about \\\"The Ultimate Solution To Our Problems\\\" and how we must all seek refuge from Fitnah with the Holy Qur\\\'an.

What does the esteemed martyr Allamah Arif Husayn al-Husayni have to say to the Shias in Pakistan? And what does he have to say to the Sunnis in Pakistan? Additionally, what are his views on the interpretation of the Qur\\\'an and Sunnah by different schools of thought? And finally, what message does he have for the people attending the Qur\\\'an and Sunnah Conference? The esteemed martyr of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – Allamah Arif Husayn al-Husayni – speaks and answers in his unforgettable manner.

A true son of Imam Husayn (A), a true follower of Imam Khomeini (R), a staunch supporter of Wilayat al-Faqih, martyr Arif Husayn al-Husayni was martyred at the hands of world arrogant powers. This clip will testify why he was martyred! What was so special about his vision? Indeed it was the clarity of his vision. He defined the direction of the Islamic movement in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

What was Martyr Arif Husayn Al-Husayni\\\'s vision regarding our political involvement in Pakistan? We, the followers of Ahl al-Bayt (A) consider Islam to be our source of inspiration. We are neither obsessed with the East, nor are we infatuated with the West. We are ready to collaborate and cooperate with any sincere anti-imperialist group that envisions implementation of an Islamic system - above & beyond sectarianism - in Pakistan; while maintaining our identity. We are not ready to give in to pressures or to dissolve in any ideology - other than the Pure Muhammadan Islam.

The Islamic Unity does not call for diluting your identity and agreeing on anything and everything. The Islamic Unity simply means to unite on commonalities while maintaining our identities. The Islamic Unity neither calls for a compromise in our respective belief systems nor does it call for jurisprudential conformity between different Islamic schools of thought. We believe that Shia & Sunni can stay united while maintaining their respective identities and work together to form and establish the desired Islamic Civilization. Martyr Sayyid Arif Husayn Al-Husayni (R) worked tirelessly to bring about religious tolerance and Islamic Unity in Pakistan.

Islamic Pulse Productions is proud and humbled to present our very first IP Talk show about a great and honorable martyr, in a long of line Islamic Revolutionary martyrs dating back to Imam Husayn ibne Ali (A). We invited Shaykh Ali Qomi to come and discuss with us the life of Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni; a martyr who lived and died firmly upon the path of Wilayat. Where did this martyr grow up? What Islamic Seminaries did he attend? What were his political and religious stances? What led to his murder at the hands of the enemies of Islam? And finally, what legacy has Shaheed Allamah Arif Husayn al-Husayni left for us to follow. \\\\\\\"And do not consider those who have been slain in the cause of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Nourishing Lord, receiving their provision,\\\\\\\" [Qur’an 03:169] #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #ArifHusayni #Shaheed #Islamic_Revolution #Wilayat #ShaheedArif #Islam #Allah #Resistance

Congratulations to the believers all across the world upon the birth of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) and Imam Sadiq (A). And likewise, congratulations to the believers across the world on the auspicious week of Unity Week. One of the classic proponents of Islamic Unity was Shaheed Arif Husayni, but what was Shaheed Arif Husayni\'s vision for the formation and establishment of an Islamic System in Pakistan? Those who wish for the establishment of secular and liberal governmental systems in places like Pakistan claim that since the Shia & the Sunni have differences in Fiqh (jurisprudential rulings), an Islamic system cannot be established in Pakistan. Hence the only choice is to implement a non-Islamic secular system. Shaheed Sayyid Arif Husayni clearly spells out a logical Islamic model to be established in Pakistan with a fundamental pillar; Islamic Unity.

Which is the greatest Eid for the Islamic World? What was the first announcement that the holy Prophet (S) made after the Be’that? And what was the announcement that the Messenger of Allah (S) made in his final moments? Furthermore, why was the holy Prophet (S) in a rush to announce his successor? And what is the most important thing in the eyes of Allah? What does Allah say about it in the holy Qur\'an? Additionally, what - according to Imam Baqir (A) - are the five foundations of Islam? And finally, how can we make sure we don’t go astray? Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni talks about the Wilayah of Imam Ali (A) on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer.

Martyr Sayyid Arif Husayni exposed the great Satan America in Pakistan. He raised the awareness of general masses to rise up for their rights and hence was martyred on 5 August 1988. Watch what he has to say!

Do the verses of the holy Qur\\\'an only apply to a single era; namely the past? And what is one of the Sunnahs of Allah? Furthermore, are the divine tests of Allah only on an individual level, or can a whole society be tested as well? Finally, what brings down the wrath of Allah upon the people? Shaheed Arif Husayn Al-Husayni answers in his unique and unforgettable style.

Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the first ten days of Muharram and the commemoration of the mission and martyrdom of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (A). Why is it important to create and maintain unity between Muslims more than ever in today’s day and age? Why is the Azadari (mourning) of Imam Husayn (A) of utmost importance for the Shias? And what cautions should we take to preserve Azadari? Furthermore, how do we sometimes ourselves become a threat unknowingly to the mourning of Imam Husayn (A)? Moreover, what points should one keep in mind when organizing a Majlis? Additionally, what should Islamic scholars and speakers consider when selecting a topic for the Majlis? And finally, why is it important to respect the beliefs and sentiments of others sects? The esteemed Shaheed Arif Husayni talks about the importance of Azadari and educates the masses on the serious repercussions of the use of abusive language against the sanctities of other Muslims. We Are The Nation of Martyrdom. We Are The Nation of Imam Husayn.

Is difference of opinion an immoral thing? Has Allah created all human beings the same; and in what way are they not the same? What kind of differences are not permitted in Islam? Furthermore, what are the commonalities between the Shias and the Sunnis? And finally, what should one’s behavior be towards someone that they do not agree with on certain issues? Finally, what will happen if Sunnis and Shias unite, vis-à-vis America and the other Arrogant Powers of the world? Shaheed Arif Husayn al-Husayni speaks about intellectual differences between the Muslims and how to deal with them.

Shaheed Sayyid Arif Husayn al-Husayni talks about Wilayah and the status of Mowla Imam Ali (A).

Today\\\'s camp of truth and righteousness is standing against today\\\'s camp of falsehood and evil. This Husayni axis is saying Labbayk to the call raised by Imam Husayn (A) on the fields of Karbala. Who is this Husayni axis?

Our condolences to all the believers, all across the world, upon the upcoming holy months of Muharram and Safar. As many countless millions across the world already know, the 10th of Muharram is the day of the martyrdom of the 3rd divinely appointed Imam, Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A), who was martyred on the plains of Karbala in the year 61 AH of the Islamic calendar. And this year, countless millions across the world will once again proudly commemorate the mission of Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A) and most eagerly mourn over the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A), and the family members and companions who accompanied his eminence into the divine hands of martyrdom as they stood up for Truth and Justice against the overwhelming forces of evil and falsehood. Yet with all this in mind, what are some of the reasons for Imam Husayn\\\'s movement? And what is the best way to understand the reasons behind Imam Husayn\\\'s movement? And is the famous statement of Imam Husayn (A) \\\"Someone like me will never pledge allegiance to someone like him\\\" limited to just Imam Husayn\\\'s era? And which system needs to be and will be implemented upon the earth? What is just one of the international messages of Imam Husayn (A)? Is the role model of the Messenger of Allah (S) limited to past eras or does it continue to the present-day? Similarly is Islam confined to a specific time or place? And did the movement of Imam Husayn (A) stop with the occultation of the 12th Imam (A)? Furthermore, will the Husayni Movement ever stop? And are you - wherever you are - a part of the Husayni Movement? Is Islam stronger or weaker than it was before? What are some critical questions that we must all ask in these honorable months of Muharram and Safar? What was the inspiration for the Islamic Revolution in Iran? If the lifestyle of a Shia Muslim is no different than the lifestyle of a non-Shia person - irrespective of religious affiliation - have they fully realized what Karbala and Ashura is all about? Is the Husayni Movement limited to just the first ten days of Muharram, or even the months of Muharram and Safar? And what are just a few of the things any one of us can do in order to be an active part of the Husayni Movement? And what is one of the simplest things we can do as a part of this Husayni Movement and what does social medial and our smart phones have to do with it? Is it a disservice to abstain from speaking about the socio-political aspect of Imam Husayn\\\'s movement? Is Tabligh and Islamic propagation an easy task to do, and what are some of its fundamental requirements? What is known as \\\"Comfortable Tabligh\\\"? And how can one differentiate a true scholar from a pseudo-scholar? Where should we concentrate our efforts in the Husayni Movement - wherever we are - in the present-day? According to Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, what is the meaning of the Arabic word \\\'Infaq\\\' and how does it relate to the previous question? Is the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A) separate from the mission of Imam Husayn (A), and vice versa? Finally, what should you do - wherever you are - if you feel like the enemy ranks are just too powerful to overcome and the odds are just too overwhelming? In order to answer these questions and many more, we invited Shaykh Ali Qomi from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to speak to us about some matters regarding the blessed months of Muharram and Safar, the great mission and sacrifice of Imam Husayn (A), and how YOU can \\\"Become A Part of the Husayni Revolution\\\". #IslamicPulse #IPTalkShow #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #Muharram #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #TheAwaitedOne #Mahdi #Imam #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #Justice #Rghteousness #Freedom #Independence #WhoIsHusayn #Zaynab #Arbaeen #Revolution #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #ImamKhomeini #Khomeini #ImamKhamenei #Khamenei #WilayatFaqih #Majalis #Majlis #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Taghut #D2A #D2i #Zionist #Yazeed #Shimr

Sayyid Hashim pays tribute to all the Husayni resistance movements all over the world. If you want a brief summary of where in the world the true Shias of Husayn are fighting Yazid and who we, as lovers of Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), ought to be supporting, watch this video.

A man born on the lands of Pakistan, inspired by the vision of Imam Khomeini, struggled to export the Islamic Revolution in an attempt to form a united Muslim Ummah. Martyr Arif Husayni was a staunch supporter of Wilayat al-Faqih and a firm believer of the Muslim Unity.

The “Freeing the Butterfly within” peaks at this fundamental juncture, where Br. Khalil Jafar expands on the idea of a Tabi’ah-orientated leader as opposed to the Fitrah-orientated leader. The former will wish to appease the masses who, in turn, will support his rule. While in the case of the latter, the people will be lead towards righteousness, truth and wisdom. At this time, one must stop and ask himself: am I being lead by a Husayni system? …or am I being lead by a Yazidi one? #ButterflyWithin #Muharram2020 #YaHusayn #ImamHusayn

An organizational talk by a pious, brave, dedicated, and sincere leader in Pakistan. Martyr Arif Husayni (R) highlights one of the reasons why some Islamic organizations and projects fail. This is probably one of the most common pitfalls in organizational work. He was martyred by the American subservient Takfiris on August 5, 1988.

Congratulations to the believers all across the world upon the birth of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) and Imam Sadiq (A). And likewise, congratulations to the believers across the world on the auspicious week of Unity Week. As any history student will tell you, the ideologies of capitalism and communism are worlds apart. Yet, despite the great differences between these two misguided ideologies, what is their common enemy? And are these two ideologies really afraid of each other, or are they afraid of something else? And if the opposition can come together to fight and oppose Islam, then why can\\\'t the Muslims unite in the defense of Islam? The late esteemed Shaheed Sayyid Arif Husayni answers these questions and more. It\\\'s time to unite, all together, under the banner of Islam.

What is the condition today, of Muslims at the international level? And why are the Muslims not united? What was the condition of the Muslims when they were dedicated to the Jihad of Islam and followed the Qur\\\'an? And why did the Muslims bid adieu to Jihad and turn away from martyrdom? What were its unfortunate consequences? Moreover, which is the most oppressed nation in the world today and why? Besides, what would be the situation of Palestine today, had the Arabs stood firm against israel and held on to the Jihad of Islam and the principles of the Qur\\\'an? And finally, what is the solution to the pitiable condition of the Muslim Ummah in the present-day? Shaheed Arif Husayni states the reasons for the decline of the Muslim Ummah, as he explains that \\\"The Muslims Have Forgotten the Jihad of Islam\\\".

The Global Revolution of Husayn (A) to Mahdi (A) | Sayyid Hashim al-Haidari Do we have ma\\\'rifat (recognition) of Imam Husayn (A)? Do we really know what it means to be a Husayni? Do we see a connection or continuation of the divine movement of Imam Husayn (A) and that of Imam Mahdi (A)? Is it possible for a true awaiter of Imam Mahdi (A) to stay indifferent and silent against oppression?

East or West, one phenomenon is quite common in our communities: the righteous ulama and scholars are avoided and opposed while performers, professional orators, and in some cases jokers are placed on the Minbar (pulpit). WHY are the righteous ulama avoided? The month of Muharram is coming up, know who to invite and who to listen to...

Message of Thaqalayn \"Al-Ghadir\" and its Relevance to Islamic Unity ________________________________________ 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. Text Source: http://www.al-islam.org/mot/default.asp?url=ghadir-relevance.htm