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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Holy Imams in Revival of Religion 4 - Causes of Distortions Introduction: A Review Our discussion revolved around the topic of what pure Islam was, into what form it was changed, and what our present obligation is in relation to it. We also saw that according to the prophecies of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w), whatever occured in past nations will also occur in this nation.

This nation altered some of the aspects of Islam in precisely the same way predicted. In other nations, after the alteration of God's religious creed a new prophet would be appointed to once more renew the Divine cannon. The religion of the "Last Prophet", however, was the last heavenly message to mankind. With regard to this, what destiny awaited it after all of these alterations, and what must be done about it?

The obligation to revive religion in this nation became the responsibility of the Imams of Ahlul Bait (a.s) In our research into the various methods used in the alteration of Islam, we discovered various different methods. The first and probably most important means was that in the first eras of Islam those in positions of power, to their utmost ability prevented the relating and recording of the Prophet's Hadiths (which is the second pillar of Islam).

As a result of this, many collections of Hadiths were burned. Various persons were kept under surveillance. Mouths and tongues were silenced. Some persons were exiled or imprisoned and so on. However, in the face of all these acts of force and all of that severity, Hadiths were promulgated underground and even in the open under torture.

Because of this, these ruling forces sought to solve forever the matter of the Prophets Hadiths, and the prohibitions that would likely arise as a result of self-interests and its' desires. These efforts then took the form of a series of fabricated narratives aimed at destroying the Prophets' superior character and the sacredness of his words.

In one group of these Hadiths the collections of the Prophets praise and refutals regarding certain positive and negative Islamic personalities were remedied. They quoted the Prophet as having said to God: O' Lord, I sometimes speak in commendation or reproach of someone because of anger or happiness (at that time). Make my reproaches and curses a means for purity, growth and favour for the recipient of such!!