Representative of Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafy to a Delegation from Basra: The Blood of the Master of Martyrs is the Lamp that Guides Believers to the Right Path 14/7/2024 |
The
representative of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh
Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) and the director of his central
office in Najaf, Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy welcomed a delegation of visitors from
Basra, who came to visit the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). During the
meeting, Sheikh Al-Najafy delivered a guidance speech emphasizing the
importance of adhering to the teachings of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them)
and following their example in all aspects of life. Who Needs the
Lamp? Sheikh Ali
Al-Najafy began his speech by discussing the importance of distinguishing
between right and wrong, citing a narration from the Mi'raj (Ascension) of
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). When the Prophet ascended
to the heavens, he found written on the leg of the Throne that "Hussein is
the lamp of guidance and the ark of salvation." He then posed a discussion
question: Who needs the lamp? He answered, undoubtedly, that those who are lost
in darkness. The blood of the
Master of Martyrs is the lamp that guides believers to the right path and the
ark of salvation for those lost in the sea of life. What Do the
Sacrifices of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) Mean? Sheikh Al-Najafy
affirmed that Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) rose for the reform of the nation,
adding: "The Master of Martyrs (peace be upon him) rose for the reform of
the nation and made the greatest sacrifices for this goal, even sacrificing his
noble family and loyal companions in Karbala. These sacrifices mean that we
must follow in their footsteps and offer the best we have in service of
religion and society." Sheikh Al-Najafy
emphasized that Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) represents the highest example
of reform and sacrifice, saying: "The Master of Martyrs (peace be upon
him) rose for reform, meaning his journey from Medina to Mecca and then to
Karbala was for all of us. They stood in Karbala and offered their companions,
who were the best, like Zuhair, Burair, John, and Abbis." The Message of
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) Continues and Will Remain In another part
of his speech, Sheikh Al-Najafy called on the audience to adhere to the
teachings of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and the Holy Quran, saying:
"The Quran and the Ahlulbayt are the safeguard that one should cling to
for salvation. I ask Allah to make us among the supporters and servants of
Hussein and those who weep for him."
Sheikh Al-Najafy also spoke about the importance of prayer in a Muslim's life, citing examples from the lives of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), saying: "The Master of Martyrs went to Iraq and lived the day of Ashura with all its calamities to convey to us the authentic Muhammadan religion, regardless of time and place." |