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THE REMEMBRANCE OF YUSUF-E-ZAHRA (A.T.F.S.)
The
Divine Personality of the last nominee of the last Prophet of Islam
(A.s.), will spread the teachings of Islam in the four corners of the
world. He will change the strife-torn, miserable, unjust and tyrannical world into a garden of peace, justice and tranquility virtue
and righteousness.He
will gather all the disintegrated true believers on the platform of purity
and righteous persons, their due status & honour in the society, whilst
the enemies, the unjust and evil persons will be degraded and dishonored.He
is the son of Ummul-Momineen Hazrat Khadija (S.A.), the Queen among the
Arab ladies, He is the apple of the eyes of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A.)
the lady of the two worlds - This and the hereafter - and Ali (A.S.),
the magnificent, leader of the Pious Believers. He is the chosen son of
the Holy Prophet of Islam Mohammad-e-Mustafa (Pbuh) the last jewel in
the crown of Prophethood. He is the one who is the responsible personality
of Islam, the only divine representative on this earth. He is none other
than Hazrat Hujjat Ibnil Hasan-Al-Askari, Mahdi, Aakhrezzaman.THE MEANING OF THE TITLE IMAM-E-ZAMANA (A.S.)A
title reflects the personality of man. His characteristics and qualities
are projected through it.Nowadays
such instances are extremely numerous where this dictum rarely comes true.
The titles are some times promiscuous bestowed without knowing the actual
meaning by the patrons and by the patronized which is out of context here.The
Prophets of God are familiar by the titles added with their names which
throw light on their prolity and innate qualities endowed in them by the
creator. The prophet Moses (A.S.) is addressed as "Kaleem-Ullah"
as he had conversation with the Creator of the world, while our
last prophet as is specifically mentioned in the Holy Book is known as
Rehmatullil Alamin - the one whose existence is a source and fountain
of blessings in this world and in the world here after. Like - wise his
progeny is also profusely blessed.Unlike
others, the appellations of dignity of Imame-e-Zaman (A.S.) have each
got their own significance separately. Janab Muhaddis Noori (may God shower His blessings on
him) the author of the book "Najm us
Saquib" has mentioned one hundred eighty two names
and titles of Imam-e-Zamana with positive references.Those
who are fond of reciting prayers (Dua) not only for consecration and happiness
but with a view to attain and get mastery of the philosophy and high ideals
taught by the descendents of the Holy Prophet, are fully aware of innumerable
titles of Imam-e-Zaman (A.S.) mentioned in those prayers (Dua). In this
context, Dua Nudbah and Ziyarat-e-Al-e-Yasin etc deserve special attention.
All those Dua are collected and have found place in Mafateehul
Jinan. In this article we will throw light in detail only
on one title.IMAM_E_ZAMANA
(A.S.)In
our prayers (Dua) and in day to day conversation this assumed name is
directly and closely linked with our exalted Imam Mahdi (A.S.). No sooner
as we hear or utter this noble appellation attention is at once drawn
to the Awaited Imam (A.S.). Imam-e-Zaman, Imam-e-Asr, Saheb-e-Asr and
Vali-e-Asr are all synonyms and directly attached with the last Saviour.
We have become accustomed to hear them but have never bothered to know
the facts related with them. It is because of this reason that doubts
are germinating in our minds. Once the actual meaning is grasped our minds
will never be clouded with such notions.This
assumed name is combination of two words, first is Imam, Saheb and Wali
while the second is Zaman and Asr. An Imam is called so as he is always
ahead of every body except God while other are always behind. He always
leads while others are directed ad guided by him. This particular point
becomes clear when we pray together (Namaz-e-Jamaat) where all the gesture
of Imam are strictly followed by his followers. When he performs "Rukoo"
it is copied as it is by his followers, when he prostrates they also prostrate
: In short and Imam holds sway over his followers over the Imam. Saheb
and Wali means master and commander. So the followers are dictated by
the master.We
address him as Imam-e-Zaman not due to conviction in regard to religion.
It is based on facts and has solid foundations and thick back ground.
Zamana means the sphere of existence or the whole creation. all the creatures
except God are covered in this sphere and nothing under the sky and on
earth is beyond the sphere of existence.The
above exegesis explains that the whole creation-the earth, the sky, the
moon and the stars, is in the domain of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.). The universe
is in motion at his instance. The time can be changed by him and not he
by the time and environment.After
the revelation of these facts one can understand easily the secret of
Imam's longevity and youthful exuberance. All the creatures have to go
beyond the frontiers of life to the great unknown first by jumping in
the vanguard of youth and then to the tail end of the life called old
age by evolutions but the Imam (A.S.) is undisputedly invariable with
this evolution and would remain young.The
above points are supported by the Holy Quran in Suratul Asr which runs
as follows. "I swear by the Time; Surely
man is in loss. Except those who believed and did good deeds and advise
for the truth and advise for the patience".Whatever
gain and loss is mentioned in the above Sura are for the individuals to
face in the hereafter those who are indulging in all the vices; enjoying
the colorful life and doing things which are out of tune with the spirit
of the religion. Imam-e-Asr (A.S.), Vali-e-Asr (A.S.) and other spiritual
leaders (Imams) are undoubtedly above all those things, though they lived
and are living in this world. Such type of question can never be raised
in the mind against them.A
question that generally pricks the minds of the people is that a being
who is high in place of excellence and whose gandeur is beyond the imagination
of mankind and for whom this world inspite of all its vastness and attractions
nothing but trash why then such a being with all sublimity is kept out
of view ?Among
all the Prophets of God, the foremost and the last is Hazrat Mohammad
Mustafa (SAW)who came into being to elevate the minds and to place the mankind in an
honoured position. The mission was accomplished to a greater extent in
his life time but the whole-some results could not be achieved in spite
of the struggle of his predecessors due to intrigues, so the very purpose
of his teaching and preaching to place the mankind could not be achieved
as desired. The reappearance of our last savior is motivated with an object
to fulfil the un accomplished mission of the last Prophet of Islam. "The Awaited" one would fill the world with justice
as it was full of tyranny and oppressions."
So his noble existence is meant to achieve a destined end.It
is now evident that Imam (A.S.) is root (base) and the world is the tree
spread in branches. Imam (A.S.) is before all others in time while the
world is last in time. It is a folly to treat it as exaggeration. It is
because of him the world is existing and the creatures owe their substances
to him only. He is the source of substances for the destitute. The sky
and the earth also owe their sustenance to him.To
keep this point ever green in memory, it would not be out of way to repeat
the narrations of Ayatullah Waheed Khurasani
referred to him Mirza Ahmed son of Akhund Khurasani
the author of "Kefayat".
He narrates that "my mother was unwell. Day by day her illness
was getting worse. We were very much puzzled. The doctors were in a fix.
One day we received the news of the arrival of an elderly person in Najaf-e-Ashraf
expert in astronomy. My brother Mirza Mohammad and I went to him and met
him in the Holy tomb of Hazrat Amir-al-Momineen (A.S.). We told him that
we have come to inquire about an urgent thing from you. We will concentrate
on that problem conscientiously and you give us the reply. The elderly
man moved the heads of rosary and said that the disease had spread all
over the body of the patient for whom you want to enquire from me. The
chance of recovery are very weak and within a day or two the patient would
die.. Our intention was to inquire about the reason of illness of our
mother. Second time my brother thought conscientiously and requested the
saint to tell about it. The heads of rosary were again moved by him but
his facial expression suddenly changed. This process was thrice repeated
and all the three times he seemed to be much worried.He
then said that the man about whom they wanted to know was first seen in
Lebanon and then was found in Kaba, now he is found in Madina. He moved
once again the heads of rosary said that I have witnessed that the sun
was circling around his head and he is Imam-e-Zamana (A.S.)"This
point is pertinent as the Imam (A.S.) is the centre of the universe so
the sun has to circle around him.Today
we are living in the domain of such a noble and exalted Imam (A.S.). It
is a pity that we are claiming to be his followers but have departed form
the ways dictated and directed by him. If we are sincere in claiming to
be his followers, we must be attached to him spiritually to free ourselves
form the hardship of this world and the world here-after.May
Allah increase our marefat about Imam-e-Mahdi (A.S)
