Sheikh Hussain Akraf - ?? ??? ?? ??? ?? ???

Published on: Sat, 24 May 2008 12:40:50 -0700

Sheikh Hussain al-Akraf recites a eulogy about Imam Ali (as) and his oppressions and tribulations on the anniversary of his martyrdom, over 1,300 after his death. ??? ??????? ???? ???? ??? ?????? ???? (?)? ?????? ? ????? ???? ?????? . ? ????? ?? ????? ??????? ?????? ????? ? ? ????? ???? ???????? ???? ??? ???? (?)? ??????? ? ??? ???? ?? ????? . ???????? ??? ??? ????? ?? ???? ??? ??? ? ??? .. ? ???? ????? ??????? ????? .. This eulogy is a remembarance of the family of Mohammed and their struggles and oppression. The chest beating as just a cultural way of mourning, many different cultures have their own ways of mourning and grieving. Chest beating is like clapping, it has no significant harm to the body. The foundation of mourning the Holy Prophet Mohammed (saw) and his family, those who strived in the way of Allah (swt), represents joining them in their tragedy and creates a sense of grief ad sadness for them. Showing love for them is important, pure, and rewardable by Allah (swt), and is a command of the Holy Quraan: ??? ???? ???????????? ???????? ??????? ?????? ???????????? ??? ?????????? (Surat 42, ayaat 23) --- Imam Ali (as) had amazing patience, piety and generosity. He was a lion on the battlefield and was the most generous off it. He always looked to serve his Lord, giving everything in his power for that Lord. Every one of his strikes on the battlefield was in the way of God, if he ever became angry, he would stop fighting for awhile and than resume fighting. When asked about this, his reply was he didn't want to kill out of his own anger, only out of God's anger. When the Islamic state came under his ruling, he ensured equal rights for Muslims, Christians and Jews living in the state. He had full knowledge of both the Bible and the Torat. In his time he was oppressed by his own people, his right to lead the Islamic state was taken from him, and his wife, Fatima Zahra (sa) [the daughter of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (saw)] was oppressed and killed. Imam Ali (as) met his Lord on Lailat al-Qadr (The Night of Power) in Ramathaan at the age of 63. He was struck on the head by an assassin whilst Imam Ali (as) was in prostration, leading the morning prayers. The strike intensified an old wound and the sword was poisoned. After he was hit, Imam Ali (as) said that his killer should be given water before himself, an example of his almost limitless generousity. After three days the Imam (as) died a martyr. His killer said regarding this, that the strike that he hit Imam Ali with would have killed any man, but because it was Imam Ali in prostration to his Lord he didn't die. Imam Ali (as) is buried in Najaf, Iraq, in a shrine that is a place of pilgrimige to hundreds of millions across the world, including both Sunnis and Shias. Imam Ali's (as) character has caused him to be loved and respected by hundreds of millions across the globe, from different religions, demoninations and schools of thought. Surely we are God's, and to him we shall surely return ???? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??????????? ???? ????????? ?????? ??? ?????? ??????? ?????? ???????? ???????? Allah loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He who heareth and knoweth all things. (Surat 4, Ayaat 148) ????? ????? ???? ????????? ?????? ?????? ????? ????? ????????? ???????? ?????????? ??????????? And ye have no good thing but is from Allah: and moreover, when ye are touched by distress, unto Him ye cry with groans; (Surat 16, Ayaat 53) ??? ???? ???????????? ???????? ??????? ?????? ???????????? ??? ?????????? Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives; (Surat 42, Ayaat 23) ?????? ????? ????????? ????????? ??????? ?????????? ??? ??????? ?????????? That (shall be so); and whoever respects the signs of Allah, this surely is (the outcome) of the piety of hearts. (Surat 22, Ayaat 32) ???????? ??????????? ?????? ??????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ????? ???????? ????????????? ?????????? ?????? ????? ??? ?????? ??????? ???????? ???????? ??????? We sent Moses with Our signs (and the command). "Bring out thy people from the depths of darkness into light, and teach them to remember the Days of Allah." Verily in this there are Signs for such as are firmly patient and constant,- grateful and appreciative. (Surat 14, Ayaat 5) Imam Ali (as) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (saw), and whom Shia Muslims believe to be the rightful successor of the Holy Prophet (saw). Imam Ali's (as) tragedies and oppressions are an inspiration to hundreds of millions around the globe, weather they be Shia, Sunni, or even Christian. His tribulations are remembered until even today, where millions mourn him as if he died yesterday, which is a testiment to his great morals, his patience, and his desire to give everything for his Lord.

Author: almufid
Keywords: latmiya latmayat latmaya hussain akraf hussein hosein ????? ???? ?????? ??? najaf karbala latmiyat ?????? ?????
Added: May 24, 2008