(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria marked the Eid of Ghadeer at Husainiyyah Baqiyyatullah Zaria on Wednesday the 18th of Dhul Hijjah 1434 (23/10/13).
Ghader day is commemorated to mark the day when the holy Prophet (SAWA) appointed Imam Ali (AS) as his successor on the 18th of Dhul Hijjah. The day is marked by globally by the followers of Ahlul bayt (AS). Hundreds of thousands attended the programme at the well decorated venue Husainiyyah Baqiiaytullah. Poets were recited by Shu'ara group on the event of Ghadeer as well as on the virtues of Imam Ali.
The Leader of the Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky delivered a lengthy speech of the event of Ghadeer. He explained the many virtues of the day as well as the recommended acts in it such as fasting, supplications and feeding the believers. Some of the virtues include It being the best of all Eids; fasting it it is equivalent to atonement of sin of 60 years etc.
The Leader explained that Islam without Wilayah of Ali (AS) is not accepted by Allah as Wilayah of Ali is a necessary condition of admittance to paradise. Others are Tawheed, Nubuwah, Adalah and Maad (Last Day), he explained
The Leader also explained the happenings in Mecca before and after the Arafat on the declaration of Ali as successor of the Prophet.
He explained that after Hajj rituals, the Prophet was ordered by Allah to declare the message of the Imamate of Ali(AS) “Declare what has been revealed to you from Your Lord, and if you do not, then your mission will not have been fully declared, and Allah will protect you from the people”.
Then the Prophet declared’ whomsoever I am the Master, then Ali is his master.' He made the declaration at a place called Ghadeer along Medina-Mecca route and it was in the presence of over 100,000 to 120,000 companions according to reports.
The prophet did not only make declaration of Ali as the Leader of the Ummah he also asked people to practically pay allegiance to him. All the companions paid allegiance including women. Then the verse was revealed :“This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion “,. with appointment of Ali (AS) as Imam after the Prophet(SAWA).
After the sunset prayers Ziayra of the holy Imam was recited by the Sheikh.
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Ghader day is commemorated to mark the day when the holy Prophet (SAWA) appointed Imam Ali (AS) as his successor on the 18th of Dhul Hijjah. The day is marked by globally by the followers of Ahlul bayt (AS). Hundreds of thousands attended the programme at the well decorated venue Husainiyyah Baqiiaytullah. Poets were recited by Shu'ara group on the event of Ghadeer as well as on the virtues of Imam Ali.
The Leader of the Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky delivered a lengthy speech of the event of Ghadeer. He explained the many virtues of the day as well as the recommended acts in it such as fasting, supplications and feeding the believers. Some of the virtues include It being the best of all Eids; fasting it it is equivalent to atonement of sin of 60 years etc.
The Leader explained that Islam without Wilayah of Ali (AS) is not accepted by Allah as Wilayah of Ali is a necessary condition of admittance to paradise. Others are Tawheed, Nubuwah, Adalah and Maad (Last Day), he explained
The Leader also explained the happenings in Mecca before and after the Arafat on the declaration of Ali as successor of the Prophet.
He explained that after Hajj rituals, the Prophet was ordered by Allah to declare the message of the Imamate of Ali(AS) “Declare what has been revealed to you from Your Lord, and if you do not, then your mission will not have been fully declared, and Allah will protect you from the people”.
Then the Prophet declared’ whomsoever I am the Master, then Ali is his master.' He made the declaration at a place called Ghadeer along Medina-Mecca route and it was in the presence of over 100,000 to 120,000 companions according to reports.
The prophet did not only make declaration of Ali as the Leader of the Ummah he also asked people to practically pay allegiance to him. All the companions paid allegiance including women. Then the verse was revealed :“This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion “,. with appointment of Ali (AS) as Imam after the Prophet(SAWA).
After the sunset prayers Ziayra of the holy Imam was recited by the Sheikh.
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