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Message of the Ayatollah Alavi Gorgani the 1400th occasion of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (as)

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Here is the message of condolence of Grand Jurist-consultants Ayatollah Alavi Gorgani (Marja Taqlid) on the 1400th occasion of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (as):

The Holy Prophet is reported to have said, ‘ O Ali! No one except Allah and I truly recognize you.’

From the very onset of the existence of the Holy Prophet, as created by the Might of Allah swt, the light of guardianship (wilayah) was with it, but rather they are both one light in reality that manifests the Divine Light of Allah swt. Hence, the light of prophethood and guardianship is but one light.

The secret for the perfection of religion is the belief in and knowledge of the guardianship of Amirul Muminin (as). This has been made clear in the traditions where it has been mentioned, ‘No one can claim to have perfected their belief until they recognize me with a knowledge that stems from the divine light. So when a person recognizes me with such a knowledge then surely Allah will prepare his heart for belief, expand his chest for Islam and make him one of the insightful knowers.’

However, sadly, throughout the centuries and ages no one was able nor will anyone to recognize the Imam in this manner, and therefore he will always remain in estrangement.

Even though fourteen centuries have passed since the martyrdom of this divine Imam, but still humanity is in need of following his words and actions as even until now the reality and depth of them have not been uncovered.

I humbly request from all scholars, speakers, well-wishers, believers and all the lovers and Shia of this esteemed Imam throughput the world to, in this year which coincides with 14th century of his martyrdom, to spare no effort in spreading and uncovering the reality of his guardianship and personality to one and all.

The deep meanings and teachings that occur in the words and actions of Imam Ali (as) are a means to solve the problems we see in society today. A society that has lost its ethical principles or rather become unethical and are far from true love and spirituality may experience a drastic change if it pays attention to the Alawi teachings.

It must not be permitted for these teachings to remain amongst the scholars or a special group of Shia, but rather they must be applied in all spheres of a Muslim’s daily life.

To conclude, I would like to thank all those who have already taken steps on this path and made efforts in spreading the Alawi teachings in this the 14th century of the martyrdom of the oppressed Imam and I pray to Allah swt that he enables all of us to attain a true understanding of the teachings of the Ahlul- Bayt (as).

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