Al-RidhaAl-RidhaAnecdotes and Select SayingsAnecdotes and Select Sayings

By A.S. Hashim. MDBy A.S. Hashim. MDSayings of Imams taken from: Sayings of Imams taken from: http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/infallible10.asphttp://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/infallible10.asp

Ziyarah of Imams taken from:Ziyarah of Imams taken from:http://www.ziaraat.org/http://www.ziaraat.org/

About this slide show:About this slide show:

This slide show deals with:This slide show deals with:a.a. Al-Ridha during his last years of life Al-Ridha during his last years of life

b.b. Many of his sayingsMany of his sayings

c.c. A number of his Du’aasA number of his Du’aas

d.d. Incidents and AnecdotesIncidents and Anecdotes

e.e. Ziyarah for him with its translationZiyarah for him with its translation

f.f. It also shows his shrineIt also shows his shrine

Lineage of Al-RidhaLineage of Al-Ridha

Muhammad (pbuh)

Ali Fatima

Al-Husain

Al-Baaqir

Zainul Abideen

Al-Kadhim

Al-Saadiq

Umm Al-Baneen Al-Tahira

Al-Ridha

LineageLineage

FatherAl-Kadhim

MotherUmm Al-Baneen

Al-Tahira

GrandfatherAl-Saadiq

Al-Ridha

Sample Du'aa of Al-RidhaSample Du'aa of Al-Ridha

Glory be to Allah, the One who originated the creation by His Glory be to Allah, the One who originated the creation by His Might, Might, and perfected His creation by His Insight, and set and perfected His creation by His Insight, and set everything in its location by His knowledge.everything in its location by His knowledge.

Glory be to Allah, the One in whose grasp are the sly Glory be to Allah, the One in whose grasp are the sly glances of the eyes and that what the hearts conceal.  glances of the eyes and that what the hearts conceal. 

Nothing is like Him, Glory be to Him, Nothing is like Him, Glory be to Him, and and

He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.

  

Khalifa Ma’Moon and Imam Al-RidhaKhalifa Ma’Moon and Imam Al-Ridha

It was in 200 Hijrah when Al-Ma’Moon put the pressure It was in 200 Hijrah when Al-Ma’Moon put the pressure on Imam Al-Ridhaon Imam Al-RidhaAfter several communications Al-Ridha had to agreeAfter several communications Al-Ridha had to agreeAl-Ma’Moon wanted Al-Ridha to move to Maru and be by Al-Ma’Moon wanted Al-Ridha to move to Maru and be by himhimAl-Ma’Moon had political objectives because:Al-Ma’Moon had political objectives because:

Numerous leaders of his army and leaders of his Numerous leaders of his army and leaders of his administration were Shi’a-orientedadministration were Shi’a-orientedAl-Ma’Moon himself was initially Pro Shi'aAl-Ma’Moon himself was initially Pro Shi'a

From Medina to MaruFrom Medina to Maru

1.1. Along with friends Al-Ridha goes to Mecca for OmrahAlong with friends Al-Ridha goes to Mecca for Omrah2.2. Then he takes the same route Al-Husain took to Then he takes the same route Al-Husain took to

Karbala 140 Yr before thenKarbala 140 Yr before then3.3. Escorted by Ma’Moon’s forces they arrive at BasrahEscorted by Ma’Moon’s forces they arrive at Basrah4.4. From Basrah to Qum, From Basrah to Qum, 5.5. In Qum they stay for about one month, he leads the In Qum they stay for about one month, he leads the

first Majlis of Ashuraa in the openfirst Majlis of Ashuraa in the open6.6. They leave to Ray (near Tehran)They leave to Ray (near Tehran)7.7. They arrive at TusThey arrive at Tus8.8. From Tus they finally arrive at MaruFrom Tus they finally arrive at Maru

On the Way to MaruOn the Way to Maru

Along the route crowds would come out excitedly to Along the route crowds would come out excitedly to welcome the `welcome the `Son of the Prophet's daughterSon of the Prophet's daughter'.  '.  All were anxious for his speeches, advice, quotes of the All were anxious for his speeches, advice, quotes of the Hadith and other matters. Hadith and other matters. In one town the people were crying and wailing, wanting In one town the people were crying and wailing, wanting the blessings of being near Imam Al-Ridhathe blessings of being near Imam Al-RidhaWhen they calmed down, Imam Al-Ridha gave a short When they calmed down, Imam Al-Ridha gave a short speech about the faith.  speech about the faith.  They counted the scribes [like reporters of today] and They counted the scribes [like reporters of today] and they exceeded 20,000 in number.they exceeded 20,000 in number.

The 2500 Mile Route to Maru

Route to MaruRoute to Maru

Al-Ma’Moon welcomes Al-RidhaAl-Ma’Moon welcomes Al-Ridha

Al-Ridha arrived in Ramadhan, the year 201HAl-Ridha arrived in Ramadhan, the year 201HIt was 3 years after the end of the civil war between Al-It was 3 years after the end of the civil war between Al-Amin and Al-Ma'Moon.  Amin and Al-Ma'Moon.  Al-Jawaad was about 7 years old, and he ?? probably Al-Jawaad was about 7 years old, and he ?? probably was with his father.  was with his father.  The area was mountainous, lush, uncommonly coldThe area was mountainous, lush, uncommonly coldAlong with his entourage and dignitaries Khalifa Al-Along with his entourage and dignitaries Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon came out with welcoming arms.  Ma'Moon came out with welcoming arms.  Imam Al-Ridha and Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon began to Imam Al-Ridha and Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon began to negotiate negotiate Al-Ma'Moon offered Al-Ridha the Khilaafah but Imam Al-Al-Ma'Moon offered Al-Ridha the Khilaafah but Imam Al-Ridha refused it.Ridha refused it.

During Al-Ma’Moon’s ReignDuring Al-Ma’Moon’s Reign

Al-Ma'Moon urged Imam Al-Ridha to accept the Khilaafah Al-Ma'Moon urged Imam Al-Ridha to accept the Khilaafah or Vice-regency. This was during Ramadhan of 201Hor Vice-regency. This was during Ramadhan of 201HAfter an initial refusal, Imam Al-Ridha being so pressured, After an initial refusal, Imam Al-Ridha being so pressured, he agreed to be the Khalifa-in-succession (Vice-regent), on he agreed to be the Khalifa-in-succession (Vice-regent), on certain conditions:certain conditions:1.1. That he does not carry out tasks in the administration.That he does not carry out tasks in the administration.2.2. That he does not appoint or dismiss any official.That he does not appoint or dismiss any official.3.3. That he would give counsel and advice when asked.That he would give counsel and advice when asked.

Imam Al-Ridha died within 3 years after the agreement as Imam Al-Ridha died within 3 years after the agreement as Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon was on his way moving to Baghdad.Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon was on his way moving to Baghdad.

Vice-regency of Al-Ridha Vice-regency of Al-Ridha

Vice-regency of Al-Ridha was announced on Friday Vice-regency of Al-Ridha was announced on Friday Prayer (during Ramadhan)Prayer (during Ramadhan)

1.1. Leaders of Friday Prayer were ordered to invoke Du'aa Leaders of Friday Prayer were ordered to invoke Du'aa for both Al-Ma’Moon and Al-Ridha before the sermon.for both Al-Ma’Moon and Al-Ridha before the sermon.

2.2. Changed the money coinage in the name of Al-Ridha.  Changed the money coinage in the name of Al-Ridha.  Many such coins exist even today in some museums.Many such coins exist even today in some museums.

3.3. Changed the official color of the dress and flags to green Changed the official color of the dress and flags to green rather than black (which was the symbol of Benu Abbas).rather than black (which was the symbol of Benu Abbas).

4.4. Condemned the enemies of Ahlul Bayt.Condemned the enemies of Ahlul Bayt.5.5. Gave back Fadak to Ahlul Bayt. Gave back Fadak to Ahlul Bayt. 6.6. Officially established Majlis for Karbala all over. Officially established Majlis for Karbala all over. 

During the 3 years in MaruDuring the 3 years in Maru

Al-Ridha in Maru was busy with teaching, advising, Al-Ridha in Maru was busy with teaching, advising, counseling, and instructing. counseling, and instructing. Numerous sayings have been quoted and many books have Numerous sayings have been quoted and many books have been written about that. been written about that. Even though Al-Ridha was in the hub of the Court of the Even though Al-Ridha was in the hub of the Court of the Khalifa, no change in behavior was ever discerned about Khalifa, no change in behavior was ever discerned about him:him:

He cared for his subordinates and loved them He cared for his subordinates and loved them He continued to call on his servants at meal time to eat together with He continued to call on his servants at meal time to eat together with himhimOn the day before Eid Al-Adha Imam Al-Ridha distributed most of his On the day before Eid Al-Adha Imam Al-Ridha distributed most of his funds to the disadvantaged, and needy.funds to the disadvantaged, and needy.

Al-Ridha at MaruAl-Ridha at Maru

Together Al-Ridha and Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon started to Together Al-Ridha and Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon started to hold court to hear complaints and grievances of the hold court to hear complaints and grievances of the common man —and to present solutions.  common man —and to present solutions. 

People began to aggregate often, ask more boldly, and People began to aggregate often, ask more boldly, and they received fitting and deserved justice.  they received fitting and deserved justice. 

They left happy and very content with the judgment.  They left happy and very content with the judgment. 

They liked the congenial atmosphere, loved the sense They liked the congenial atmosphere, loved the sense of justice, and were grateful for the verdicts. of justice, and were grateful for the verdicts.

Holding Court in MaruHolding Court in Maru

1. Holding Court along with Khalifa Al-Ma’Moon

2. Hold Court to Discuss Fiqh

or Hear Grievances

3. People ReceivedFitting and

Satisfying Answers

Al-Ridha at Maru IIAl-Ridha at Maru II

Al-Ma'Moon had an intellectual bend, and there was a Al-Ma'Moon had an intellectual bend, and there was a need to clarify many Islamic conceptsneed to clarify many Islamic conceptsAl-Ma'Moon would often invite scholars or leaders of Al-Ma'Moon would often invite scholars or leaders of Islamic movements to visit the headquarters of the Islamic movements to visit the headquarters of the Khalifa to present their point of view.Khalifa to present their point of view.Scholars came from near and far, traveled hundreds of Scholars came from near and far, traveled hundreds of miles to take advantage of the encouraging mood. miles to take advantage of the encouraging mood. As a result, sessions were held to discuss and argue As a result, sessions were held to discuss and argue points of view.  points of view.  People knew that Al-Ridha was the man to ask, he was People knew that Al-Ridha was the man to ask, he was the the ultimate Marji'ultimate Marji' (Authority).  They flocked to these (Authority).  They flocked to these sessions, especially scholars and leaders of:  sessions, especially scholars and leaders of:  As'haab As'haab Al-Hadith, Mu'tazila, Fiqh leaders, Christians, Jews, and Al-Hadith, Mu'tazila, Fiqh leaders, Christians, Jews, and others.others.

At Al-Ma’Moon’s CourtAt Al-Ma’Moon’s Court

Al-Ma'Moon invited scholars or leaders of various Islamic Al-Ma'Moon invited scholars or leaders of various Islamic movements to visit his headquarters movements to visit his headquarters Scholars traveled hundreds of miles taking advantage of Scholars traveled hundreds of miles taking advantage of the encouraging mood.  the encouraging mood.  They flocked to these sessions, especially scholars and They flocked to these sessions, especially scholars and leaders of:  As'haab Al-Hadith, Mu'tazila, Fiqh leaders, leaders of:  As'haab Al-Hadith, Mu'tazila, Fiqh leaders, Christians, Jews, Zoradusht, Manicheans, Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Zoradusht, Manicheans, Buddhists, Hindus and others.Hindus and others.The discussions involved:The discussions involved:

Quranic subjectsQuranic subjectsHadith, Hadith, Kalaam (theological logic), Kalaam (theological logic), Fiqh, and Fiqh, and Tafseer holding the lion's share. Tafseer holding the lion's share. 

Discussions and DiscoursesDiscussions and Discourses

Al-RidhaAl-RidhaJews

Mu’tazila

Fiqh Leaders

ManicheanZoradusht

Hindu

Buddhist

Christians

DiscussionsDiscussions

Al-Ridha’s Stay in MaruAl-Ridha’s Stay in Maru

Imam Al-Ridha lived in Maru for almost 3 years. Imam Al-Ridha lived in Maru for almost 3 years. His simple house was without pomp, being next-door to His simple house was without pomp, being next-door to the Palace of Al-Ma'Moon.  the Palace of Al-Ma'Moon.  Al-Ridha was distinguished with integrity, high principles, Al-Ridha was distinguished with integrity, high principles, outstanding merit, righteousness, piety, and virtue.  outstanding merit, righteousness, piety, and virtue.  People held Al-Ridha as the model, the representative of People held Al-Ridha as the model, the representative of the Prophet (pbuh), the ultimate Marji'.the Prophet (pbuh), the ultimate Marji'.It is said that Al-Ma'Moon gave his sister in marriage to It is said that Al-Ma'Moon gave his sister in marriage to Imam Al-Ridha, and also gave his aunt in marriage to the Imam Al-Ridha, and also gave his aunt in marriage to the uncle of Al-Ridha.uncle of Al-Ridha.

Trouble in BaghdadTrouble in Baghdad

Baghdad revolts, Al-Ridha advices Al-Ma’Moon to move Baghdad revolts, Al-Ridha advices Al-Ma’Moon to move his capital to Baghdadhis capital to BaghdadFrom Maru the government officials, all the high-ups, From Maru the government officials, all the high-ups, the leaders of the armed forces, and the Justices the leaders of the armed forces, and the Justices moved en masse toward Baghdad.  moved en masse toward Baghdad.  After a few days the Wazir (Prime minister) was After a few days the Wazir (Prime minister) was attacked by some people and killed. attacked by some people and killed. When the crowd reached another town of Khurasan When the crowd reached another town of Khurasan Imam Al-Ridha fell ill with fever.  Imam Al-Ridha fell ill with fever.  It so happened that this town was the same town in It so happened that this town was the same town in which the father of Al-Ma'Moon (Haroon Al-Rashid) was which the father of Al-Ma'Moon (Haroon Al-Rashid) was buried.buried.

Al-Ridha diesAl-Ridha dies

The 55 year old Al-Ridha was sick for three daysThe 55 year old Al-Ridha was sick for three daysHis condition worsened, he fainted, collapsed, then His condition worsened, he fainted, collapsed, then died. died. It is reported that his condition was caused by poisoning It is reported that his condition was caused by poisoning through Al-Ma'Moon.through Al-Ma'Moon.Al-Ma'Moon showed grief and anguish. Al-Ma'Moon showed grief and anguish. Al-Ma'Moon insisted to be among those who carried the Al-Ma'Moon insisted to be among those who carried the coffin, crying, grieved, and looking miserable.  coffin, crying, grieved, and looking miserable.  Finally Al-Ridha was buried by the side of Al-Ma'Moon's Finally Al-Ridha was buried by the side of Al-Ma'Moon's father, Haroon Al-Rashid, the very one who imprisoned father, Haroon Al-Rashid, the very one who imprisoned Al-Ridha's father (Imam Al-Kadhim).Al-Ridha's father (Imam Al-Kadhim).It is said that Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon stayed at the site of It is said that Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon stayed at the site of the grave for 3 days mourning the loss of Al-Ridha, the grave for 3 days mourning the loss of Al-Ridha, eating very little.eating very little.

  Sample SermonSample SermonOne's intellect will not be complete until he possesses ten qualities:One's intellect will not be complete until he possesses ten qualities:

1.1. Good deeds are anticipated from him.Good deeds are anticipated from him.

2.2. Evil actions are not expected from him.Evil actions are not expected from him.

3.3. He considers little favors [done to him] as major.  He considers little favors [done to him] as major.  AndAnd

4.4. The big favors he renders to others as minor.The big favors he renders to others as minor.

5.5. He will neither be bored from fulfilling requests of He will neither be bored from fulfilling requests of others,others,

6.6. Nor tired from seeking knowledge throughout his Nor tired from seeking knowledge throughout his life.life.

7.7. He prefers living meagerly than being lavish.  AndHe prefers living meagerly than being lavish.  And

8.8. Chooses to be humbled in his relation with Allah Chooses to be humbled in his relation with Allah than dignified.than dignified.

9.9. He prefers to be unrecognized than celebrated; He prefers to be unrecognized than celebrated; and finally,and finally,

10.10. When he sees another person, he says: `He is When he sees another person, he says: `He is better than me.'better than me.'

حتى    إمرٍئ� عقل يتم حتى ال إمرٍئ� عقل يتم الِخ%صال عشر له ِخ%صال تكون عشر له ::تكون

، مأمول/ منه ، الخير مأمول/ منه الخيرمأمون، منه مأمون، والشر منه والشر

من الخير قليل من ويستكثر الخير قليل ويستكثركثير ويستقل كثير غيره، ويستقل غيره،وال نفسه، من وال الخير نفسه، من الخير

الحوائج طلب من الحوائج يسأم طلب من يسأمطلب من يمل وال طلب إليه، من يمل وال إليه،

دهره، Iطول دهره، العلم Iطول العلمأحب الله في أحب والفقر الله في والفقر

Nوالذل الغنى، من والذلN إليه الغنى، من إليهمن إليه Nأحب الله من في إليه Nأحب الله فيأشهى والخمول أشهى العز، والخمول العز،

الشهرة، من الشهرة، إليه من إليهيرى ال أن يرى والعاشرة ال أن والعاشرة

مني ِخير هو قال V إال W مني أحدا ِخير هو قال V إال W أحداوأتقىوأتقى

The Golden Chain of NarrationThe Golden Chain of Narration

Numerous Hadiths were narrated and quoted through Numerous Hadiths were narrated and quoted through Al-RidhaAl-RidhaHe often said, He often said, "My Hadith is the Hadith of my father, "My Hadith is the Hadith of my father, and his is the Hadith of his father, up to Ali, who directly and his is the Hadith of his father, up to Ali, who directly narrated the Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)."narrated the Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)."      This is called the Golden Chain of Narration.This is called the Golden Chain of Narration.These Hadiths were of immense importance, since they These Hadiths were of immense importance, since they corrected the inaccuracies and set right the mistaken corrected the inaccuracies and set right the mistaken quotes that had crept into this science.   quotes that had crept into this science.   

Quoting their ForefathersQuoting their Forefathers

Ali From the Prophet

Zainul Abideen From his Father

Muhammad (pbuh)

Al-Husain From his Father

Al-Hasan From his Father

Al-Baaqir From his Father

Al-Saadiq From his Father

Al-Ridha From his Father

Al-Kadhim From his Father

The Golden Chain of Narration

Golden Chain of Narration: (so far)Golden Chain of Narration: (so far)

Ali

Al-Husain Al-Hasan

Zainul Abideen

Al-Saadiq

Al-Baaqir

Al-Ridha

Al-Kadhim The Golden Chain of Narration

Select sayings of Al-RidhaSelect sayings of Al-Ridha

Among the qualities of the scholar is [to be] forbearing, Among the qualities of the scholar is [to be] forbearing, knowledgeable, and to speak little, for such is the door to knowledgeable, and to speak little, for such is the door to wisdom which brings forth affection and leads to good wisdom which brings forth affection and leads to good results.results.For the pious person Salat is the very means to be close For the pious person Salat is the very means to be close to Allah.to Allah.  When prostrating you are closest to Allah; for Allah has When prostrating you are closest to Allah; for Allah has commanded in the Quran:  “Prostrate, [O man], to be commanded in the Quran:  “Prostrate, [O man], to be near [Me].” near [Me].” 

Select sayings of Al-Ridha IISelect sayings of Al-Ridha II

A Mu'min [believer] is one who delights in performing a A Mu'min [believer] is one who delights in performing a good deed, and if he offends he will ask forgiveness. A good deed, and if he offends he will ask forgiveness. A Muslim is one from whose tongue and hands other Muslim is one from whose tongue and hands other Muslims are safe [meaning safe from his disposition and Muslims are safe [meaning safe from his disposition and domination].  And he is not our adherent the person who domination].  And he is not our adherent the person who does not secure his neighbor from wrongful act.does not secure his neighbor from wrongful act.Faith is based on four foundations:  Faith is based on four foundations: 

1.1. to rely on Allah, to rely on Allah, 2.2. to accede to the decree of Allah, to accede to the decree of Allah, 3.3. to submit to the orders of Allah, and to submit to the orders of Allah, and 4.4. to entrust Allah.to entrust Allah.

Select sayings of Al-Ridha IIISelect sayings of Al-Ridha III

No one shall perfect his good faith until he develops three No one shall perfect his good faith until he develops three tendencies:  tendencies: 

1.1. Good and deep knowledge of Islam, Good and deep knowledge of Islam, 2.2. Good management of his livelihood, and Good management of his livelihood, and 3.3. Forbearance and perseverance in times of hardship.Forbearance and perseverance in times of hardship.

The person who takes to transgression will not be spared The person who takes to transgression will not be spared from punishment.from punishment.It suffices the one who slanders what he finds [of his It suffices the one who slanders what he finds [of his untenable account] in the end.untenable account] in the end.Allah dislikes vain talk, squandering wealth, and too much Allah dislikes vain talk, squandering wealth, and too much panhandling.panhandling.

Al-Ridha about CharacterAl-Ridha about Character

One who torments his neighbor is not one of us. One who torments his neighbor is not one of us. Wish for the people whatever you wish for yourself. Wish for the people whatever you wish for yourself. Do not become angry with others and do not ask anything Do not become angry with others and do not ask anything from them. from them. Tolerance, knowledge and silence are the signs found in a Tolerance, knowledge and silence are the signs found in a jurisprudent. jurisprudent. Keeping other's secrets, patience in hardships and Keeping other's secrets, patience in hardships and tolerance towards others are all signs of faith. tolerance towards others are all signs of faith. He who recognizes his worth will not easily perish.  He who recognizes his worth will not easily perish.  Man's intellect is his friend and his ignorance is his foeMan's intellect is his friend and his ignorance is his foe

Al-Ridha about GivingAl-Ridha about Giving

A generous man is close to God, close to paradise, and A generous man is close to God, close to paradise, and close to everyone. close to everyone. Giving alms repels the pitfalls and mishaps. Giving alms repels the pitfalls and mishaps. Giving alms is the most valuable savings. Giving alms is the most valuable savings. Best wealth is that which provides a good name for its Best wealth is that which provides a good name for its owner. owner. He who is sure about the divine rewards will be more He who is sure about the divine rewards will be more generous. generous. To help the disabled is much better than to give alms. To help the disabled is much better than to give alms.

A wealthy person ought to be generous to his family.A wealthy person ought to be generous to his family.

Al-Ridha about VirtueAl-Ridha about Virtue

Humility means treating others the same way as you Humility means treating others the same way as you expect them to treat you. expect them to treat you. The highest degree of wisdom is to be self-cognizant.The highest degree of wisdom is to be self-cognizant.To be patient in the face of hardships is a virtue but to To be patient in the face of hardships is a virtue but to refrain from forbidden deeds is a greater one.refrain from forbidden deeds is a greater one.Almightiness is reserved for God the Almighty. He who Almightiness is reserved for God the Almighty. He who claims to possess it will be diminished by the Almighty. claims to possess it will be diminished by the Almighty. He who does not offer his thanks to his benefactor has not He who does not offer his thanks to his benefactor has not actually praised God, the great and the glorious.actually praised God, the great and the glorious.He who wishes to be the most dear to the people must be He who wishes to be the most dear to the people must be virtuous both in public and in secret.virtuous both in public and in secret.

Al-Ridha about TemperAl-Ridha about Temper

Nothing is more worthy than good temper.Nothing is more worthy than good temper.Do not get angry when you are informed of the truth.Do not get angry when you are informed of the truth.Silence is one of the gates to wisdom.Silence is one of the gates to wisdom.Human intellect is a divine blessing but politeness is Human intellect is a divine blessing but politeness is acquired through endeavoring acquired through endeavoring What you expect of your wife, she expects the same from What you expect of your wife, she expects the same from you. you. To be in the company of villains will result in suspecting To be in the company of villains will result in suspecting the good.the good.

Al-Ridha Answer About SalatAl-Ridha Answer About Salat

When asked for the reasons of performing Salat, Imam Al-When asked for the reasons of performing Salat, Imam Al-Ridha answered, Ridha answered,

Salat is an obedience to Allah. Salat is an obedience to Allah. Allah has ordered mankind to perform Salat to become an avenue Allah has ordered mankind to perform Salat to become an avenue of belief and a conduct He enjoined on them.of belief and a conduct He enjoined on them.

In performing the Salat mankind expresses its highest In performing the Salat mankind expresses its highest esteem and veneration to Allah, esteem and veneration to Allah, and submission of the created to his Creator as man prostrates; and submission of the created to his Creator as man prostrates; and acknowledgement that above him is a Lord that he worships and acknowledgement that above him is a Lord that he worships and to whom he prostrates.and to whom he prostrates.

  

(al-Mahdi: Master of the Undertaking)(al-Mahdi: Master of the Undertaking) Al-Ridha about Al-Ridha about Sahib al-Amr Sahib al-Amr

The promised Qa'im will be old in age but young in The promised Qa'im will be old in age but young in appearance when he emerges. appearance when he emerges. That person will be my fourth descendant.That person will be my fourth descendant.God will keep him in occultation for as long as He deems it God will keep him in occultation for as long as He deems it necessary.necessary.Then, God will cause him to appearThen, God will cause him to appearand through him God will:and through him God will:

fill the earth with justice and equity as fill the earth with justice and equity as it is filled with tyranny and oppression. it is filled with tyranny and oppression.

Al-Ridha's Du'aa in Sujood:Al-Ridha's Du'aa in Sujood:

O Allah!  Praise be to Thee, when I obey Thee; and I have O Allah!  Praise be to Thee, when I obey Thee; and I have no argument if I disobey Thee.  no argument if I disobey Thee. 

Neither I nor others effect Thy favors. Neither I nor others effect Thy favors. 

And no justification do I have if I commit wrong.  And no justification do I have if I commit wrong. 

What good befits me it is from Thee, O Most Generous.  What good befits me it is from Thee, O Most Generous. 

And I ask of Thee, O Allah, to forgive the believers on earth, And I ask of Thee, O Allah, to forgive the believers on earth, men and women, wherever they may be.men and women, wherever they may be.

  

Visitation (Ziyarah) of Al-RidhaVisitation (Ziyarah) of Al-Ridha

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In ConclusionIn Conclusion

Al-Ridha: Magnificence but away from home: Al-Ridha: Magnificence but away from home: KhurasanKhurasan

Discussed in this slide show:Discussed in this slide show: Counsels the Khalifa and gives advice

Discusses the Faith with non-Muslim authorities

As the Vicegerent, but with his own conditions

Du’aas and Sayings are the guiding light

Much of the recorded Du’aas and sayings were recorded at this period

Burial site nowadaysBurial site nowadays

The inside of Al-Ridha ShrineThe inside of Al-Ridha Shrine

For Details Go to:For Details Go to:

Islamicbooks.info then choose:Islamicbooks.info then choose:

Series of Islamic Books: Series of Islamic Books: Life of Ahlul Bayt Vol. IIILife of Ahlul Bayt Vol. III

Be in Allah’s CareBe in Allah’s Care

Thank you and May God Bless you.Thank you and May God Bless you.

Dr. A.S. HashimDr. A.S. Hashim