Our condolences to the believers upon the martyrdom anniversary of the 8th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha (A).
What is one of the titles by which Imam al-Redha (A) is known for?
Where does this aforementioned title appear?
What title does Imam al-Jawad (A) use when addressing the 8th divinely appointed Imam (A)?
What is the difference, if any, between the meanings of the words Ra’uf and Raheem?
In what three places will Imam al-Ra’uf (A) appear, in order to help his pilgrims?
Finally, what is the measure by which people will be weighed by on the Day of Judgement?
Ustad Masoud Aali answers in this beautiful ode to Imam al-Redha (A) upon his martyrdom anniversary.
“How many a wish
have been fulfilled by you!”
“How many a sick person
has received Shifa from you!”
“Won’t you take a look
at those beneath your feet!”
“Alas, for I myself know quite well,
how inadequate I truly am.”