(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) The Unity Week lecture commenced in Zaria on Monday the 12th of R/Auwal 1435 (13/1/14). As usual the leader of the Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky conducted the weekly lesson from the book of Nahjul Balaghah.
After the lessons from Nahjul Balaghah, Sheikh Sayyid Khidr Lawal delivered the first lecture on Wilayah of Ahlulbayt(AS) (Submission to the Authority of AhlulBayt over your self in all Aspects of Life). He was introduced to Podium by Mallam Mansur Gumel.
Speaking on the topic Sheikh Khidr described Wilayah as the most important aspect of Islam being the soul of Islam. He said the holy Prophet (SAWA) left no stone unturned as he taught the Ummah everything- be it small or big, and as such he could not leave the Ummah without a wasiy (guide) after him.
He further explained that the issue of Wilayah is synonymous to human intellect or aql in which one becomes insane if it is lost.
For its importance and significance God Almighty chooses his best of creatures to declare it to the Ummah which he did in many occasions. God revealed to the Prophet that ‘ Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those vested with authority (Ulul-Amr) from among you ‘ . However, the ulul amr was literally translated into many ways to that extent that a drunkard was ordered considered one of the ulul Amr- a person who, at one time, exceeded the number of units when he was leading a prayer, upon informing him of the mistake he said ‘ do you want me to add more units for you!’
The atrocities committed during the time of the holy Prophet were many; there was even an assassination attempt by 17 individuals, to eliminate him, however God saved him from the plots of people who are now honoured.
The speaker reiterated that all acts of worship in Islam without allegiance to Ahlulbayt(AS) are not accepted.
Sheikh Khidr also explained the pilgrimage of the Prophet where the holy Prophet declared Imam Ali(AS) as his Wasiy and guide of the Ummah after him in the presence of about 120,000 companions who attended Hajj with the Prophet(SAWA). He cautioned that all the different meanings given the Maulah as said y the Prophet could not change anything regarding the Wilayah of Imam Ali(AS).
He further pointed that all the problems of the Ummah are caused by abandoning the order of the Prophet regarding wilayah of Ahlulbayt(AS). This order of the Prophet was disobeyed because the culprits could not kill him at the advent of Islam.
In order to cover the issue of Wilayah of Ahlubayt(AS) after the Prophet many hadeeth were fabricated by the enemies of the Prophet and Ahlulbayt(AS).
Another problem the Ummah faced after disobeying the Prophet regarding wilayah of Imam Ali is that all acts worships including the Salat(prayers) were changed to the extent that when Ummayad got to the position of power Au Sufayn ridiculed Hamzah when he went to his grave yard saying’ the thing(leadership) which you killed our people for it is now in our hands’. The speaker however, noted that despite all odds true Islam remains intact with Imam Ali(AS).
The issue of Power was their main concern to the extent that they did not attend the funeral of the Prophet, instead they gathered to elect their leader which ended up in fighting and disputes. After the incidence many fabrications were made to support their claims.
However, the tragedy of Karbala explained everything even in the views of non Muslims as it revived the true Islam. Its influence increases daily as even here in Nigeria, its is commemorated yearly under the guardianship of Sheikh Zazaky. The Ashura will continue to live forever, Sheikh Khidr noted.
He concluded that the Best of Nations as mentioned in the holy Quran are none but the followers of Ahlulbayt(AS). Killings on the course of true should not be considered as disgrace or lost, because through it God grants success to the champions of a noble course.
He called for prayers for Sheikh Zakzaky for his effort in spreading the teachings of Ahlulbyat(AS).
In his remark sheikh Zakzaky thanked the speaker. he added that the usurpers of power played arround with with word ' Maulah'. He added that by Leadership is a necessity as aql(intellect) puts it. At all ages people have a leader- weather a good one or bad. However, those who deserved obeideince are those ordered by Allah to be followed. Thus, the issue of wilayah is to do with following the leaders commaneded by ALlah to be followed with His permission. Followings other than them is not necessary.
He further said that the issue of wilayah divided the Ummah into two: the Sunni who chose thier leader because they said the Prophet did not appoint a succesor and Shia world which has no problem regarding leadership as they follow Imam Ali(AS) who was declared by the Prophet as his Wasiy and 11 others upto Imam Mahdi(AJ). The Sheikh further called for unity between the adherents of both side despite thier differences.
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After the lessons from Nahjul Balaghah, Sheikh Sayyid Khidr Lawal delivered the first lecture on Wilayah of Ahlulbayt(AS) (Submission to the Authority of AhlulBayt over your self in all Aspects of Life). He was introduced to Podium by Mallam Mansur Gumel.
Speaking on the topic Sheikh Khidr described Wilayah as the most important aspect of Islam being the soul of Islam. He said the holy Prophet (SAWA) left no stone unturned as he taught the Ummah everything- be it small or big, and as such he could not leave the Ummah without a wasiy (guide) after him.
He further explained that the issue of Wilayah is synonymous to human intellect or aql in which one becomes insane if it is lost.
For its importance and significance God Almighty chooses his best of creatures to declare it to the Ummah which he did in many occasions. God revealed to the Prophet that ‘ Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those vested with authority (Ulul-Amr) from among you ‘ . However, the ulul amr was literally translated into many ways to that extent that a drunkard was ordered considered one of the ulul Amr- a person who, at one time, exceeded the number of units when he was leading a prayer, upon informing him of the mistake he said ‘ do you want me to add more units for you!’
The atrocities committed during the time of the holy Prophet were many; there was even an assassination attempt by 17 individuals, to eliminate him, however God saved him from the plots of people who are now honoured.
The speaker reiterated that all acts of worship in Islam without allegiance to Ahlulbayt(AS) are not accepted.
Sheikh Khidr also explained the pilgrimage of the Prophet where the holy Prophet declared Imam Ali(AS) as his Wasiy and guide of the Ummah after him in the presence of about 120,000 companions who attended Hajj with the Prophet(SAWA). He cautioned that all the different meanings given the Maulah as said y the Prophet could not change anything regarding the Wilayah of Imam Ali(AS).
He further pointed that all the problems of the Ummah are caused by abandoning the order of the Prophet regarding wilayah of Ahlulbayt(AS). This order of the Prophet was disobeyed because the culprits could not kill him at the advent of Islam.
In order to cover the issue of Wilayah of Ahlubayt(AS) after the Prophet many hadeeth were fabricated by the enemies of the Prophet and Ahlulbayt(AS).
Another problem the Ummah faced after disobeying the Prophet regarding wilayah of Imam Ali is that all acts worships including the Salat(prayers) were changed to the extent that when Ummayad got to the position of power Au Sufayn ridiculed Hamzah when he went to his grave yard saying’ the thing(leadership) which you killed our people for it is now in our hands’. The speaker however, noted that despite all odds true Islam remains intact with Imam Ali(AS).
The issue of Power was their main concern to the extent that they did not attend the funeral of the Prophet, instead they gathered to elect their leader which ended up in fighting and disputes. After the incidence many fabrications were made to support their claims.
However, the tragedy of Karbala explained everything even in the views of non Muslims as it revived the true Islam. Its influence increases daily as even here in Nigeria, its is commemorated yearly under the guardianship of Sheikh Zazaky. The Ashura will continue to live forever, Sheikh Khidr noted.
He concluded that the Best of Nations as mentioned in the holy Quran are none but the followers of Ahlulbayt(AS). Killings on the course of true should not be considered as disgrace or lost, because through it God grants success to the champions of a noble course.
He called for prayers for Sheikh Zakzaky for his effort in spreading the teachings of Ahlulbyat(AS).
In his remark sheikh Zakzaky thanked the speaker. he added that the usurpers of power played arround with with word ' Maulah'. He added that by Leadership is a necessity as aql(intellect) puts it. At all ages people have a leader- weather a good one or bad. However, those who deserved obeideince are those ordered by Allah to be followed. Thus, the issue of wilayah is to do with following the leaders commaneded by ALlah to be followed with His permission. Followings other than them is not necessary.
He further said that the issue of wilayah divided the Ummah into two: the Sunni who chose thier leader because they said the Prophet did not appoint a succesor and Shia world which has no problem regarding leadership as they follow Imam Ali(AS) who was declared by the Prophet as his Wasiy and 11 others upto Imam Mahdi(AJ). The Sheikh further called for unity between the adherents of both side despite thier differences.
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