Imam Ali Al-Ridha (AS) – Eighth Imam

Wafat Eve – Friday 7th March 2008
Wafat Day – Saturday 8th March 2008

Titles: Al-Ridha, Zamin-e-Thamin, Gharib-ul-Ghuraba, Alim e Ale Muhammad.
Kuniyya: Abul Hasan
Birth: 11th Dhulqa'ada 114 A.H.
Death: 29th Safar 203 A.H.
Buried: Mashhad, Iran

A'bd al-Salaam Ibn Saaleh al-Hirawi states: I heard Imam Reza (A.S.) say: “May God have mercy on one who revives our mission!”
I said to him (peace be upon him): How can one revive your mission?
He (peace be upon him) said: “He should learn our teachings and impart them to the people, for if the people become aware of the beauty and charm of our words and teachings, they shall surely follow us.”
(Ma'ani al-Akhbaar, pg. 180; U'yun Akbaar al-Reza, vol, 1, pg. 3)
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Complete article of Imam Ali Ar-Ridha (AS) appears in the Articles Section of the website.

The Holy Prophet departed from this world on 28th of Safar, 11 A.H. Thus ended the life of the Final Prophet sent:
 
“as a witness and a bringer of glad tidings, a warner and a summoner unto Allah by His permission, and a lamp that gives light (Qur'an, 33:45-46)
 
the one who was sent as a mercy and blessing to mankind” (Qur'an, 21:10)
 
He left the temporal world, but the message he brought to mankind is eternal.
 
“Now has come unto you light from Allah and a clear book whereby Allah guides him who seeks His pleasure unto the paths of peace. He brings them out of the darkness into the light by His decree and guides them unto a straight path. (Qur'an, 5:16) .....

Complete article Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) appears in the Articles Section of the website.

 Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) has said "The Signs of a Believer are Five":

· Performing fifty-one rakats of salaa daily,
· Reciting Ziyarah of Arba'een,
· Wearing a ring in the right hand,
· Placing the forehead on dust [during sajda], and
· Saying "Bismillah al-rahman al-rahim" aloud in salaa.”
        al-a'mal, p. 589, as stated [by Ibn Tawus]

Complete article of Arbaeen/Chehlum appears in the Articles Section of the website.

Following the Earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday 27th February 2008, Mo'mineen are reminded that as per Ayatullah Sistani's rulings, recitation of Namaaz-e-Ayaat would be considered obligatory. For your convenience, full ruling on this matter appears below:

"1507. * When earthquake, thunder lightning and other similar events take place, a person should offer Namaz-e-Ayaat immediately, not allowing undue delay. But if these occurrences continue for a protracted time, praying immediately is not obligatory. If one delays when one should not, then, as per recommended precaution, Namaz-e-Ayaat should be offered without the niyyat of ada or qadha."

You may access some useful masails relating to the performance of Namaz-e-Ayat at http://www.al-islam.org/laws/ayaat.html.

SHURA MEETING ON SATURDAY 23.02.2008

Subject: MINAB (Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board)
Venue:   At Hujjat Imambara
Time :     10.15pm – 11.45pm

Dear Member – Salaam Alaikum

KSIMC of London has arranged a very important consultation meeting on the subject of MINAB which may affect us all in the months to come. It is important that everyone participates in this deliberation and discussion and everyone will be given an opportunity to put forward their personal views. All the views and points from this meeting will be collated and will then be discussed at the COEJ (Council of European Jamaats) meeting of all the Presidents of all member Jamaats of COEJ.

Please click on the link and you will have access to all the documents which will be discussed on 23.02.08.

I am looking forward to an overwhelming participation.

Wasalaam

Kamruddin Khaki – Kakaji
President  - KSIMC of London