Fazeelat of Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.)

Fazeelat of Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) 

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The Tasbeeh of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.) is from the emphatically recommended acts  of worship in the Islamic Shariat. 

It has immense significance in the eyes of the infallible Imams (a.s.) and the Shiite jurists. It is a simple act of worship from the aspect of performance;

however, its effect, reward and merit are abundant. This can be gauged from the fact that when the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) wished to impart this act of worship to his daughter Janabe Zahra  (s.a.), he declared, 

‘O  Fatema! I have granted you  something  that is superior to  a  maidservant and to the world and everything in it.’ 

(Aasaar o Asraare Tasbeehe Zahra (s.a.) , Pg. 7)

In this context Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) informs,  ‘Allah is not worshiped by anything more meritorious than the Tasbeeh of Fatima Zahra 

(s.a.). Had there been any worship superior to it, most surely the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) would have granted  it to Janabe Fatima (s.a.).’ 

(Wasaaelush Shia , Vol 4 Pg. 1024) 

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) says about the dearness of this Tasbeeh in the eyes of the Imams of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.): 

“Reciting Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) everyday after every Namaz is liked by me more than reciting one thousand rakats of (mustahab) namaz”.

(Al-Kafi, Kitabus Salaat) 

Reciting this Tasbeeh results in forgiveness of sins. In a tradition , Imam Mohammad Baqir (as) says: 

“One who recites the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) and then seeks forgiveness,  will be 

forgiven”. 

(Wasaaelush Shia Vol 4, Pg. 1023) 

It also results in driving Shaitan away and in the satisfaction of Allah as tradition from Imam

Mohammad Baqir (a.s.) says:“(Reciting Tasbeeh) drives away Shaitan and makes results in the satisfaction of Allah”.

(Wasaaelush Shia Vol 4, Pg. 1023) 

Reciting Tasbeeh regularly delivers the reciter from  adversities in this world as well as the hereafter. One of the graceful effects of the regular recitation of the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra  (s.a.) is that it delivers the reciter from adversities and hardships in this world as well as the hereafter. Thus  one should not ignore its benefits and effects and should not be careless and lazy in its recitation  In this connection, Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) says to one of his companions :  

“ You do adhere to it and be regular about its recitation, for surely one who is steadfast upon its recitation will not encounter adversity.” 

(Al-Kafi, Kitabus Salaat, Pg. 343) 

How to recite Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.): 

According to a tradition from Imam Jafar Sadiq, one should recite Allaho Akbar 34 times, Alhamdolillah 33 times and Subhaanallah 33 times. 

(Behaarul Anwaar Vol 85, Pg. 334) 

Reciting Tasbeeh immediately after Namaz 

Tasbeeh  of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) should be recited immediately on completion  of Namaz. This entails that as soon as the reciter has finished the Namaz, he should remain seated in the same position of Tashahud without moving his feet and doing any other thing, immediately he should commence the recitation of the Tasbeeh. The reciting of Tasbeeh immediately on completion of Namaz has a special excellence, which is not there otherwise. 

 

The above statement can be evidenced by the following tradition of Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) wherein he states:

 

“One who recites the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) before even moving his feet, Allah will forgive him..”

(At-Tahzeeb of Shaikh Toosi (r.a.) , Vol 2, Pg. 105) 

 

Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) has said :  

“One who recites the Tasbeeh of  Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) after  a wajib namaz before  he stretches out his legs ( i.e. he recites the Tasbeeh while he is in the posture of Tashahud) , then Jannat becomes wajib upon him”  

(Falaahus Saael by Ibne Taaoos (r.a.), Pg. 165) 

   

Another tradition from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) says:

“One who glorifies Allah after the  obligatory prayer through the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.), and then follows it up by saying ‘Laa elaaha illallaho’, Allah will forgive his sins.” 

(Al-Kafi, Kitabus Salaat, Pg. 342) 

Reciting the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) before sleeping 

Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) says :  

“One who recites the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) at the time of going to bed, he will be accounted amongst those who have remembered Allah a lot.” 

(Wasaaelush Shia Vol 4, Pg. 1026) 

In the book ‘Wasaaelush Shia’ there is a tradition from Imam Mohammad Baqir (as) which says that at the time of going to bed, Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.)and then Maoozatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) and Ayatul Kursi should be recited. 

Teaching the recitation of Tasbeeh to the children  

In this connection, Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) says :

“ O Abu Haroon! We order our children to recite the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.)in the 

same manner as we order them for the performance of Namaz ” 

(Al-Kafi, Kitabus Salaat, Pg. 343) 

Reciting Tasbeeh made out of the Turbah of grave of Imam Husain (a.s.) 

It is better that the Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) be made of the pure Turbah (soil) of the

grave of Imam Husain (a.s.) 

It has been narrated from Imam e Zamana (a.t.f.s.),  

“ One who just holds the Tasbeeh made out of the soil of the grave of Imam Husain (as) and  does not do any Zikr, even then for him will be written the reward of having recited the Azkaar” 

(Wasaaelush Shia Vol 4, Pg. 1033) 

Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) says :  

“One zikr or Isteghfaar recited on the Tasbeeh made out of the soil of the grave of Imam Husain (as) is equal to 70 such zikr recited on any other thing.” 

(Wasaaelush Shia Vol 4, Pg. 1033) 

Some noteworthy points:  

One of the conditions of worship, rather the most important of them all, is being attentive in its performance. This is specially so in the recitation of Tasbeeh of Hazrat

Zahra (s.a.).  

There should be continuity in the recitation of the Tasbeeh without any interruptions. This has been the practice of our holy Imams (a.s.) 

                                                                     (Al- Kaafi, Kitaabus Salaat, Pg. 343 ) 

In case one has a doubt regarding the number of Azkaar that he has recited, then he should start again. This is according to a tradition from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) 

                                                                     (Al- Kaafi, Kitaabus Salaat, Pg. 342 ) 

Thus, by the grace of Allah and the blessings of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) , we have come to realize the importance of reciting Tasbeeh of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) and its merits. We pray to Allah to grant us the Taufeeq that we may be regular in its recitation. 

 

 

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Liberation by the Veil

 

In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful

Liberation by the Veil

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Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies with Islam, are achieved by prescribing standards on behavior and the dress of a Muslim. A woman who adheres to the tenements of Islam is required to follow the dress code called Hijab, other synonymes are Veil, Purdah, or just Covering. It is an act of faith and establishes a Muslim's life with honor, respect and dignity. The Hijab is viewed as a liberation for women, in that the covering brings about "an aura of respect" (Takim, 22) and women are recognized as individuals who are admired for their mind and personality, "not for their beauty or lack of it" ( Mustafa ) and not as sex objects.

Contrary to popular belief, the covering of the Muslim woman is not oppression but a liberation from the shackles of male scrutiny and the standards of attractiveness. In Islam, a woman is free to be who she is inside, and immuned from being portrayed as sex symbol and lusted after. Islam exalts the status of a woman by commanding that she "enjoys equal rights to those of man in everything, she stands on an equal footing with man " (Nadvi, 11) and both share mutual rights and obligations in all aspects of life.

Men and women though equal are not identical, and each compliments the other in the different roles and functions that they are responsible to. " From an Islamic perspective, to view a woman as a sex symbol is to denigrate her. Islam believes that a woman is to be judged by her [virtuous] character and actions rather than by her looks or physical features" (Takim, 22). In the article, "My Body Is My Own Business", Ms. Naheed Mustafa , a young Canadian born and raised, university-educated Muslim woman writes, "The Quran [ which is the Holy Book for Muslims] teaches us that men and women are equal, that individuals should not be judged according to gender, beauty, wealth or privilege. The only thing that makes one person better than another is his or her character." She goes on to say, "In the Western world, the hijab has come to symbolize either forced silence or radical, unconscionable militancy. Actually, its neither. It is simply a woman's assertion that judgement of her physical person is to play no role whatsoever in social interaction."

Muslims believe that God gave beauty to all women, but that her beauty is not be seen by the world, as if the women are meat on the shelf to be picked and looked over. When she covers herself she puts herself on a higher level and men will look at her with respect and she is noticed for her intellect , faith ,and personality, not for her beauty. In many societies, especially in the West, women are taught from early childhood that their worth is proportional to their attractiveness and are compelled to follow the male standards of beauty and abstract notions of what is attractive, half realizing that such pursuit is futile and often humiliating (Mustafa).

Chastity , modesty, and piety are promoted by the institution of veiling. "The hijab in no way prevents a woman from playing her role as an important individual in a society nor does it make her inferior." (Takim,22)

A Muslim woman may wear whatever she pleases in the presence of her husband and family or among women friends. But when she goes out or when men other than her husband or close family are present she is expected to wear a dress which will cover [her hair and] all parts of her body , and not reveal her figure. What a contrast with Western fashions which every year concentrate quite intentionally on exposing yet another erogenous zone to the public gaze! The intention of Western dress is to reveal the figure, while the intention of Muslim dress is to conceal [and cover] it, at least in public (Lemu,25).

The Muslim woman does not feel the pressures to be beautiful or attractive, which is so apparent in the Western and Eastern cultures. She does not have to live up to expectations of what is desirable and what is not. Superficial beauty is not the Muslim woman's concern, her main goal is inner spiritual beauty. She does not have to use her body and charms to get recognition or acceptance in society. It is very different from the cruel methods that other societies subject women, in that their worth is always judged by their physical appearance. The are numerous examples of discrimination at the workplace where women are either accepted or rejected, because of their attractiveness and sex appeal.

Another benefit of adorning the veil is that it is a protection for women. Muslims believe that when women display their beauty to everybody, they degrade themselves by becoming objects of sexual desire and become vulnerable to men, who look at them as " gratification for the sexual urge"(Nadvi,8). The Hijab makes them out as women belonging to the class of modest chaste women, so that transgressors and sensual men may recognize them as such and dare not tease them out of mischief" (Nadvi, 20). Hijab solves the problem of sexual harrassment and unwanted sexual advances, which is so demeaning for women, when men get mixed signals and believe that women want their advances by the way they reveal their bodies.

The western idiology of, 'if you have it, you should flash it!' is quite opposite to the Islamic principle,where the purpose is not to bring attention to ones self, but to be modest. Women in so many societies are just treated as sex symbols and nothing more than just a body who "display themselves to get attention" (Mustafa) . A good example is in advertising, where a woman's body is used to sell products. Women are constantly degraded, and subjected to reveal more and more of themselves. .
The Covering sanctifies her and forces society to hold her in high esteem. Far from humiliating the woman, Hijab actually grants the woman an aura of respect, and bestows upon her a separate and unique identity (Takim, 22).

According to the Qu'ran, the same high standards of moral conduct are for men as it is for women. Modesty is essential in a man's life, as well, whether it be in action, morals or speech. Islam also commands proper behavior and dress of men, in that they are not allowed to make a wanton show of their bodies to attract attention onto themselves, and they too must dress modestly. They have a special commandment to lower their eyes, and not to brazenly stare at women.

In Sura Nur of the Holy Qu'ran it says, " Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them, and God is well acquainted with what they do". Many of the misconceptions of the Muslim woman in the west, particularly her veil stems from Arab and Muslim countries that have deviated from the true doctrines of Islam, and have " mixed up Islamic principles with pre-Islamic pagan traditions" (Bahnassawi, 67)

In this present period of decline from Islam, many Muslim women are alienated , isolated from social life, and are oppressed by Muslim men and rulers who use the name of religion for their injustices. (Bahnassawi, 65)
In this instance, the Hijab is used as a means of keeping many Muslim women away from society, with the misconception that it signifies isolation and weakness. But as many Muslim women come back into the fold of the untainted and true Islam, they are able to recognize the injustice of men who have for so long stripped them of their rights to be an integral part of society and "deserving the same dignity, honor, progress and prosperity as the men" (Nadvi,26).

Women regaining their true identity and role in society, are now wearing Hijab and embracing its concept of liberation for women, and are taking their rightful places that Islam had endowed upon them fourteen hundred years ago.

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Works Cited

• Bahnassawi, El Salem. Woman Between Islam and World Legislations. Trans. Abdul Fattah El-Shaer. Kuwait: Dar ul Qalam, 1985.
  
• Lemu, Aisha and Fatima Heeren. Woman in Islam. England: Islamic COE, 1978.
  
• Mustafa, Naheed. "My Body is My Own Business." Shia International. Oct. 1993: 29.
  
• Nadvi, Mohammad. Modesty and Chastity in Islam. Kuwait: Islamic Bk, 1982.
  
• Takim, Liyakatali. "The Islamic and Muslim View of Women." Shia International. Oct. 1993: 22.
  

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Salwat on Imam Sajjad (a.s.)

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Salwat on Imam Sajjad (as)

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ سَيِّدِ الْعَابِدِينَ‏
الَّذِي اسْتَخْلَصْتَهُ لِنَفْسِكَ وَ جَعَلْتَ مِنْهُ أَئِمَّةَ الْهُدَى الَّذِينَ يَهْدُونَ بِالْحَقِّ وَ بِهِ يَعْدِلُونَ‏
اخْتَرْتَهُ لِنَفْسِكَ وَ طَهَّرْتَهُ مِنَ الرِّجْسِ وَ اصْطَفَيْتَهُ وَ جَعَلْتَهُ هَادِياً مَهْدِيّاً
اللَّهُمَّ فَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِ أَفْضَلَ مَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى أَحَدٍ مِنْ ذُرِّيَّةِ أَنْبِيَائِكَ‏
حَتَّى يَبْلُغَ بِهِ مَا تَقَرُّ بِهِ عَيْنُهُ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ إِنَّكَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيم

Translation

O Allah send blessings on Ali bin Husayn, the lord among (Thy) adorers,
 whom Thou selected for Thy pure friendship, and, in his lineage, appointed his offsprings as the true guides (Imams) who truthfully guided the mankind, and for that purpose repeated them, one after another,
 as Thy own preferred choice. Thou kept off uncleanness far from him, elected him in preference over others, and appointed him as the rightly guided guide.
 O Allah send blessings on him, much and more blessings than Thou had bestowed upon any of the descendants of the Prophets,
 till Thy blessings enthral him with joy and delight, in this world and in the hereafter. Verily Thou art Almighty, All-Wise.  

Transliteration

ALLAAHUMMA S’ALLI A’LAA A’LIYYIBNIL H’USAYN SAYYIDIL
A’ABIDEENALLAD’IS-TAKHLAS’TAHU LINAFSIKA WA JA-A’LTA MINHU
A-IMMATAL HUDALLAD’EENA YAHDOONA BIL H’AQQ WA BIHI YAA’-
DILOONAKH-TARTAHU LINAFSIKA WA TAHHARTAHU MINAR RIJS
WAS’T’AFAYTAHU WA JA-A’LTAHU HAADIYAN MAHDIYYA  ..
ALLAAHUMMA FAS’ALLI A’LAYHI AFZ”ALA MAA S’ALLAYTA A’LAA
AH’ADIN MIN D’URRIYYATI AMBIYAAA-IKA H’ATTAA TABLUGHA BIHI
MAA TAQARRU BIHI A’YNUHU FID DUNYAA WAL AAKHIRAH INNAKA
A’ZEEZUN H’AKEEM 

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Zaynul-Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers)

Hazrat Imam Zainul Abedeen Al Sajjad (a.s.) ibne Husain (a.s.) The pride of the worshippers, The Fourth Imam Of Islam

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ سَيِّدِ الْعَابِدِينَ‏

Zaynul-Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers)

Our 4th Imam, Hadrat Sajjad (as) was born on 5th Sha’ban 38 AH in Madinah. He (as) was the son of our 3rd Imam, Imam Abu Abdillahil-Husayn (as) and Bibi Shaherbanu, who is also called as Shahzanaan. He (as) was known as Abu Muhammad (father of Muhammad) and among his titles are: Zaynul-‘Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers); Sayyid al-Sajideen (Leader of those who prostrate) and Ibnul-Khiyaratayn (The son of the two best) – the Quraysh from among the Arabs and the Persian from among the non-Arabs.

Holy Imam's (AS) Worship

Imam Ali ibnul-Husayn (as) has taught us how to worship Allah (SWT) and it is for this reason that he (as) is known as: Zaynul-‘Aabideen meaning ‘the adornment’ or ‘the pride of worshippers’. He (as) has taught us that whenever we rise to worship Allah (SWT), two things have to be taken into consideration. One is the Greatness of Allah (SWT), which should always be in our minds. And our hearts should be filled with His awe such that our feelings should be Baynal-Khaufi war-Rajaa (between hope and fear). Hope for His mercy and fear of His wrath.

Incidents of His Ibadah (Worship)

[Fatima, the daughter of Imam Ali (as) once called Jabir bin Abdullah al-Ansari – the old companion of the Holy Prophet (saww) and said to him, “O Jabir! You are one of the greatest surviving companions of the Holy Prophet (saww) and we belong to the Ahlul-Bayt (as) whose rights are upon you. Among the Ahlul-Bayt (as), one who has survived is Ali ibn ul-Husayn (as) and he (as) has over-engrossed himself in the worship of Allah (SWT). His forehead and palms have wounds because of extensive prostrations and his body has become thin and weak. Therefore go and speak to him so that he (as) may reduce his worship”.

Jabir came to our Imam (as) whilst he (as) was sitting in the Mihrab of worship. Seeing Jabir, our Imam (as) gave him respect and made him sit near himself; and then he (as) asked him about his health and affairs in a very weak voice. Jabir said, “O son of the Prophet! Allah (SWT) has created Paradise for you and your followers and He (SWT) has created Hellfire for your enemies and opponents. Then why do you tire yourself so much in worship?” Imam (as) said, “O companion of the Prophet! Despite his great status in the sight of Allah (SWT), the Holy Prophet (saww) engrossed himself so much in worship that his feet were swollen. When asked: ‘Why do you burden yourself so much when you have nothing to worry?’ he (saww) said, ‘Shouldn’t I express my gratitude to Allah and abandon the gratitude of all His favours?’”

Jabir said, “O son of the Prophet! Have mercy upon Muslims. It is because of the blessings of your presence that Allah (SWT) keeps away all the hardships and difficulties of the people; and He (SWT) does not punish them for their wrongdoings”. Imam (as) said, “O Jabir! I shall remain steadfast on the path of my fathers and forefathers until I meet them”.] 

(Ahsan al-Muqaal)

Another incident of his worship is that :
[Taawus-e-Yemeni once entered Hijr-e-Ismail after midnight and saw Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen (as) in prostration. He felt as though Imam (as) was repeating something. As he came closer, Taawus heard the Imam (as) saying: ILAAHI UBAYDUKA BI-FINAA-IK, MISKEENUKA BI-FINAA-IK, FAQEERUKA BI-FINAA-IK “O my Lord! Your most humble servant is at Your doorstep. A beggar is at Your doorstep. A needy is at Your doorstep”.

Taawus says that after this incident, whenever I encountered any hardships and sicknesses, I would go into Sajdah and recite these words of Imam (as) – and I would experience relief.] (Ahsan al-Muqaal)

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