AhlulBayt News Agency: The Friday prayer at Khoja Shia Ithna Ashari Jama Masjid, Pala Gali, Mumbai, was led by Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Maulana Syed Ahmad Ali Abidi. During his sermon, he emphasized the significance of God-consciousness (taqwa) and reminded worshippers of the blessings and joys of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, particularly highlighting the grand festival of Eid al-Ghadir.
Quoting Imam Ali al-Ridha (A.S.), he said, “Wherever you are in the world, try to be present at the court of Amir al-Mu’minin (A.S.) on the day of Eid al-Ghadir.”
Referring to the sacred union of Imam Ali (A.S.) and Lady Fatima Zahra (S.A.), Maulana Abidi said, “It was such a blessed marriage that its descendants are spread across the world today. From their lineage, Allah has blessed us with eleven infallible Imams.”
Addressing the challenges of modern marital life, he said, “Today, marriage has become a problem. The truth is, while we claim to be followers of Ali and Fatima (A.S.), we do not follow their Sunnah.”
He pointed out that problems and complaints arise when spouses do not fulfill each other’s rights or show genuine care. Quoting traditions, he said, “Take care of women and do not oppress them.”
Highlighting the lack of emotional connection in marriages, Maulana Abidi remarked, “The issue is, we bring someone’s daughter into our homes through marriage, but we don’t give her time or fulfill her needs. Coming home, sleeping at night — these are not enough. Even animals follow such a routine. Animals wake up, work all day, return at night, and sleep. In our homes, there is often no real communication — someone is hungry, someone thirsty, someone ill.”
Maulana Abidi also addressed the rising rate of divorce, saying, “This is not limited to a particular age group — even marriages lasting only a week are breaking, and even those 50 years old are ending. The reason is that while we are physically close, we are spiritually and emotionally distant. Our temperaments don’t match, and we are unwilling to compromise.”
Citing a narration from Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (A.S.) that, “Among the morals of prophets is their love for their wives,” he elaborated, “The Prophet (S.A.W.) loved his wives and made space for them in his heart. He never spoke against them. The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, ‘If a man tells his wife that he loves her, this statement never leaves her heart.’”
Maulana Abidi concluded by emphasizing that ego and false pride are often the root causes of broken homes. “We know that a house without a wife feels empty, but we don’t express it. We say ‘Forgive me’ to a stranger just to save ten rupees, yet we fail to say even a single word of apology to the one who shares our life, our peace, and our comfort.”
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