Najafi Q&A: Ziyara

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In the name of Allah, we mentioned in our statement before the masses rushed to visit Imam Hussain (PBUH) that full precaution and prevention are sufficient. It is impossible for a person living among others on this earth to avoid all forms of contact. Ask yourself, my son, do you not sit with your family? Do you not buy fruits, vegetables, bread, and other things that have been touched by others? Do you not approach these items? Does the nursing mother not embrace her infant? Wake up if you are asleep. Be informed that the visit to Imam Hussain (PBUH), and similar acts, are carried out in compliance with Allah’s commands, seeking His mercy and desiring the intercession of Hussain (PBUH) to protect us from this calamity, the epidemic, and other afflictions. Peace be upon those who follow the guidance.

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In the name of Allah, a person earns praise and blame based on their personal qualities and their association with either the good or the evil. The distinction in the Ziyarat is meant to highlight the specific curse upon each individual, demonstrating that each is deserving of being cursed and disassociated from in two ways: by their own characteristics (self) and by their ancestral ties (heritage). Allah is the Guide and the All-knowing.

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In the name of Allah, facing the Qibla is not a condition in the situation mentioned in the question. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, in the case of this question, visiting the Master of Martyrs (PBUH) is better than the recommended Hajj. Visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) is superior to all recommended acts. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, both actions are recommended, and one can draw closer to Allah by assisting the believing needy and also by attending the shrines of the infallible Imams (PBUT), where he can pray for himself and for the well-being of the believers. Allah is the All-Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, recite, then recite then recite. This blessed visitation strengthen your faith in Allah and the Messenger (PBUH&HF) and Ahlulbait (PBUT) and by its grace Allah blesses you with more love to Ahlulbait (PBUT). Insha’Allah, with your piety, you will be worthy of the intercession of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in the grave, the isthmus and on the Day of Judgment. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, there is no doubt that there is preference of Al-Taf martyrs over other martyrs. That is why Hamza Ibn Abdulmutalib (PBUH) is called the master of the martyrs out of those who died in Battle of Uhud. As for not mentioning Abal Fazl (PBUH), the reason is - Allah knows best- that this visitation text was created when the master of believers (PBUH) did the visitation and it was remotely done. That is why other than the master of martyrs was mentioned in general. Mentioning his name, Ali Al-Akbar (PBUH), specifically is a reference to his privilege over the rest of the martyrs from among the relatives of the Master of Martyrs (PBUT), and Abal Fazl Al-Abbas (PBUH) also entered into this general address. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it seems so. The Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) knows more about what happened to his oppressed grandfather. We have said repeatedly that the narrations are various and different regarding the details of Karbala tragedy. So long as there is no offense in narrating this narration, there is no objection to it. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, as for the night of the tenth of Muharram, it is appropriate for the Karbala incident that a person visits with the general pilgrimage text of Imam Hussein (PBUH) or to visit using Ashura text. Yet, to stay in Karbala and commemorate this night with worship and mention of the misfortunes of Hussein and his family and companions (PBUT) and remember the words of the Imam and his advice is required on the tenth day of Muharram. Two pilgrimage texts have been narrated for this day in the books of supplications like Mafateehul Jinan and others. It seems from the narrations that one of the signs of loving the Ahlulbait (PBUT) is the concern for what we mentioned on the night and day of the tenth. One of the characteristics of the Twelver Shiite is that he mourns with tear during the aforementioned day and night. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, visiting Imam Hussein (PBUH) is far better than the recommended Ummrah and Haj. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, presenting the best as per the scientific and jurisprudential scales. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, there is no narration mentioned to visit a specific Imam on this day. So, any one of them (PBUT) can be visited by the general pilgrimage text (Ziara Mutlaqa) which is mentioned in our authentic books in their favour. As for the master of the martyrs (PBUH), there is a specific pilgrimage text which is authentic and found in the books of pilgrimage texts and supplications. It is narrated that it has great rewards and that the heavenly kindness and mercy fall upon the pilgrims of Abu Abdullah Al-Hussein (PBUH) in preference to those who are in the holy Mecca. The pilgrim should seek to pledge to Allah, Hussein, and all the martyrs of the Taf, especially children and infants, not to commit a sin in the future, and request them to intercede in forgiving past sins so that he returns pious who deserves the acceptance of his deeds, especially the visitation. He should seek to pledge to Allah, Hussein, and all the martyrs of the Taf that he commits to the rights of all the people and Ahlulbait (PBUT) whether financial rights or others so that he returns with willingness to gain forgiveness from those Shia whom he oppressed and from all creatures whether humans or not. He should even be kind with animals which he has hurt and ask Allah to be a mediator between him and those whom he oppressed (as mentioned in the Monday supplication). What a better way for a Muslim to commit to this supplication. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that there is no doubt that visiting Hussein (PBUH) is more honorable and better, but if the pilgrim intends to visit on Friday night, he can perform the Maghrib prayer in the shrine of Abi Al-Fadhl (PBUH) and then enter the shrine of Al-Hussein (PBUH), where by that time the night has fallen so that his entry to the shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) will be on Friday night. If he enters the shrine before the sunset and performs his visitation, it will not be considered the visitation of the Friday night unless he recites the pilgrimage text after Maghrib prayer. My son, these are the ways and you can choose. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible to use the word “Commander of the Faithful” to anyone other than Abi Al-Hassanein (PBUH). Whoever does that will be afflicted, as it says in some narrations, with a virulent disease. As for us, Allah has forbidden us to use this honorable description to anyone other than the Commander of the Faithful, Ali bin Abi Talib (PBUH). Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, consult the book entitled “Mafateeh Al-Jinan” and the book “Kamil Al-Ziarat”. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, in most cases the Imam (PBUH) is visited with the visitation texts narrated in the authentic books whether from distance or not. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, you may read a book of supplications like Mafateeh Al-Jinan. There is no doubt that it has great rewards and the least of which is getting the intercession of Imam Kazim (PBUH) on the day on which no money or sons avail except him who comes to Allah with a heart free from evil. This is on condition that the visitation is intended to get closer to Allah and also the visitor should not commit any sin whether minor or major. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, we recommend that one should recite it as instructed which is by repeating the two paragraphs 100 times otherwise the visitation would not be complete. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, the monotheistic Muslim who knows the meaning of the basis of the religion being established by the master of the martyrs (PBUH) after being weakened and destroyed by the hands of the apostate of Islam, or whoever claims or pretends to be Muslim, must know and realize the greatness of the pilgrimage of Hussein (PBUH), for it gains honor from the honor and greatness of the master of martyrs (PBUH) and the rise of his honorable revolution that gave the spirit of continuity to true Islam. Preserving this pilgrimage is a renewal of his (PBUH) revolution and a watering of the tree of Islam whose fruits have blossomed with this revolution. What is mentioned by the arrogant people against the revolution of Imam Hussein (PBUH) is only a small part of the generosity towards the pilgrims as they are so many guests in the house of the generous man. There must be some garbage and waste because of the traveling. Is it wise for the generous not to host the guests who came to support him and give the pledge of allegiance to him? It is like the objecting person does not believe in the Imams (PBUT) urging to perform pilgrimage and speaking of high rewards to pilgrims. It must be known that what was mentioned smells of Nawasib and showing the Omayyad hatred towards Islam and Muslims, where Hussein (PBUH) is the lantern of guidance and the ship of salvation. Yes, we would like to address the municipality of Najaf and Karbala to take care of such issues so that there will be no shortcoming. Allah is the Guide for the rightfulness.

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In the name of Allah, there is a great reward for the visitor of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (as) in all times, but there are some rituals which increase this reward like: walking not by car and in a specific day like: Ashura, the night of Friday and Arbaeen day. These rewards are only attained in visiting with these requirements of time and way. As in the question, the visitor is rewarded for visiting Imam Hussein (PBUH) only. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it must be known that the creator of this pilgrimage text – who is the infallible Imam (PBUH) or Allah the Exalted as it is one of the holy texts as considered by some- wanted to conceal what is meant in "the first, the second and the third." Guessing should be avoided here, where this is normally done by the rhetoricians. Allah has done this in His Holy Book, where He concealed many things to people and made them known only to Him and the people who are rooted in knowledge. For the non-Imamate sects, such knowledge is only known to Him. Since this is the aim, guessing is futile; rather, it may refer that there is something which the creator of the text has not said. This is what is to be said here although some people may be able to conclude the meaning through the context of pilgrimage text itself, the supplication annexed to it which is "Alqama Supplication" or contemplation in the Quran of the narrations and traditions which could refer to the meaning of the first, the second and the third. However, this cannot be taken for granted. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, you must commit to the text which is found in the book Mafatihul Jinan. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, we think that visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) is better than visiting any other infallible. However, this does not mean that we should stop visiting the other infallibles (PBUH), because visiting each one has a special effect and special rank in Paradise. Yet, if it is to choose between visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) and any other infallible, it is better to visit Imam Hussain (PBUH). Allah is the All Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, one can recite any of the grand visiting texts, especially Warith visiting text and its related texts. Allah is the All Guide.

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In the name of Allah, several scholars say so, the most notable of whom is Jaafar Ibn Muhammad Ibn Qawlawaih in the book of Kamil Al-Ziarat. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, visiting imam Hussain (PBUH) on the 20th of Safar through the known holy Arbaeen pilgrimage text is highly recommended and there is no problem in repeating it on that day which is known as Arbaeen Day. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, my son, the ziarat prayer is to pray seeking closeness to Allah then offer its reward for whom you intended. Moreover, be advised, my son, our master Abbas (PBUH) was a servant to the Imam (PBUH) and was not an Imam. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, there is more than this in the reference books. Consult the book of Kamil Al-Ziarat (the entire pilgrimage texts book). Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, you work should be seeking closeness to Allah, the Exalted and you have to show respect to visitors of the holy shrines as much as possible. You also have to commit to prayers and perform them in their due times and if possible to perform them as gathering prayers. This would be far better. You have to endure whatever issued by the visitors because they have been travelling from distance which is tiring. It is obligatory that man do not mix with woman so that their deeds will not go in vain, as this is not permissible. We ask Allah to accept you deeds and grant you success for more service. He is the All-Hearer and the Supreme-Answerer.

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In the name of Allah, consult the book entitled “Mafateeh Al-Jinan” and the book “Kamil Al-Ziarat”. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, in most cases the Imam (PBUH) is visited with the visitation texts narrated in the authentic books whether from distance or not. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, there is no doubt that Allah will judge people as per their sins if they do not repent. However, you know that travelling the visitor, especially those who come from faraway, is unaware of what you mentioned, so he will do it unintentionally. So, do not ever suspect that. We are proud of you and your brothers. Try to help spread such culture. May Allah reward you, as you are a young believer. And also let the visitors do whatever they like so that your deeds will not go in vain or your rewards will not be less by having suspicion (soo’ul zan) about others. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, you may read a book of supplications like Mafateeh Al-Jinan. There is no doubt that it has great rewards and the least of which is getting the intercession of Imam Kazim (PBUH) on the day on which no money or sons avail except him who comes to Allah with a heart free from evil. This is on condition that the visitation is intended to get closer to Allah and also the visitor should not commit any sin whether minor or major. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, we recommend that one should recite it as instructed which is by repeating the two paragraphs 100 times otherwise the visitation would not be complete. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, this act (walking) has been proven recommended in the Arbaeen and other than Arbaeen and whether from Karbala or any other spot in the world. This act gives the happiness and ecstasy to Ahlulbait (PBUH) and gives sadness and misery to their enemies; the two issues are recommended as stated by the narrations. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, visiting the believers’ graves is recommended, where one can to recite Al-Fatiha and whatever suras of the holy Quran, especially on Saturday, Monday and Thursday. Fatimatul Zahraa (PBUH) was doing this to visit the grave of the Messenger (PBUH&HF) whether or not in Eid. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, one should commit oneself to his (PBUH) visitation, follow his path, get lit by his speeches or words (like the book of Tuhaf Al-Okool) and his attitudes like bearing the hurt and being patient. All of this is for the sake of Allah and also one should never submit to the evil whatever happens. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, in this case, he gets rewards of the normal pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (PBUH) only. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if it is not the Friday’s night (on Thursday after Maghrib prayers), you can recite any of the visitation texts to visit Imam Hussein (PBUH), but the best is Warith visitation text. Allah knows best.