... This way, He reduced the time of their hardship

 

Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) said, "When the period of the suffering of the children of Israel was prolonged, they wailed and cried to Allah for 40 mornings. Thereupon, Allah revealed to Moses (PBUH) and Aaron (PBUH) to rescue them from the (hands of) Pharaoh. This way, He reduced the period of their hardship by 170 years." Then, the Imam (PBUH) continued,

"This is your case as well, and if you do the same Allah shall certainly relieve us However, if you avoid it, this matter (i.e., the calamity before al-Faraj) shall surely (continue up to its laststage.

Suffering is a hint to the believers that they should implore Allah with humility. Allah says in the Quran

Before you We sent towards many nations, and We afflicted them with suffering and(adversity, that they might beseech (Us) in humility.

If the majority of people on earth sincerely seek relief (al-Faraj) from Allah and drop their hope from all the fallible leaders, Allah may decide to sanction the early reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) without need for the occurrence of many of the foretold signs.

Notice that we say, "Allah may decide," which means this is not an urgent reaction to people's action, but rather it is a matter of choice for Allah as is the case for all other actions of Allah. He does what He will

 

 

 

(What if I die before I receive al-Qa'im (PBUH

 

Being patient and remaining in a state of expectation are not easy tasks, and are much more difficult than making haste, because they require holding back and controlling one's desire. This is the greater Jihad and the best deed and worship. If one continues to be in such state, Allah has guaranteed deliverance for him.

 

 

AWAITING THE RELIEF 1

 

We need to keep hope for divine relief, await the reappearance of al-Qa'im (PBUH) at any moment, and truly believe that Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) is the only solution for our tragedies in the world. According to the traditions, this is the most virtuous struggle (Jihad) of the believers. A person faithfully living in expectation of Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) works constantly at improving his spiritual state by acting upon the instructions of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT), working hard in obedience, and observing piety. In this manner, he persistently and increasingly makes himself more eligible to receive al-Qa'im (PBUH). The following Mutawatir Hadith is narrated with all these three wordings:

The Apostle of Allah (PBUHHF) said, "The best worship/deed/Jihad of my community is (awaiting the relief...

they will follow us if ...

Imam al-Ridha (PBUH) said, "May Allah bless he who revives our matter/kingdom."

He was asked, "How is your matter revived?" The Imam (PBUH) replied, "To learn our knowledge and to teach them to the people. Verily, if people know the beauty of our sayings, they will follow us."

the Characteristic of beliver

Imam Ali (as) describing the beliver


If he is silent his silence doesnt grieve him 

If he laughs he doesnt raise his voice 

and if he is wronged he endures till Allah takes revenge on his behalf

his own self is in distress because of him while the people are in ease from him .

he puts himself in hardship for the sake of his next life and makes people feel safe from himself


nahjul balagha

sermon  192

Wilaya of the Imam

Ja'far Ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (PBUH) narrated from his father that the Apostle of Allah (PBUHHF) said, "O Ali! If a servant worships Allah for a thousand years, Allah shall not accept from him except by means of your Wilaya and the Wilaya of the Imams in your offspring. And verily your Wilaya shall not be accepted except by means of keeping aloof from your enemies and the enemies of the Imams in your offspring. This is what Gabriel has informed me. 'Thus let him who will, believe (it), and let him who will, reject it ....

?Is religion other than love and hate

 

 

Imam Baqir (PBUH) said: "... Is religion other than love and hate?" He (PBUH) then recited, "But Allah has made you love the Faith and has made it beautiful in your hearts, and He has made you hate disbelief, wickedness, and rebellion. Such indeed are those who grow in righteousness," and "They love those who migrate towards them," and "Say, 'If you truly love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. For Allah is forgiving, most merciful.'

 

... for Karbala the soul yearns

whenever the name Hussain (as) is taken

The heart starts to beat fast ...

the eyes get filled up with tears ...

and to the grave of Hussain ...

for Karbala the soul yearns ...
 

 

(2) only solution for our tragedies in the world

 

Previous post proves that awaiting should be accompanied with hard effort in fulfilling one's duties. Those truly living in expectation of al-Qa'im (PBUH) act upon what the Ahl al-Bait (PBUT) have commanded and avoid what they have prohibited them even if these commandments and prohibitions have conflict with their personal wish, ideas, and desires.

(1) only solution for our tragedies in the world

We need to keep hope for divine relief, await the reappearance of al-Qa'im (PBUH) at any moment, and truly believe that Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) is the only solution for our tragedies in the world.