Here the residents were busy, recalling the sublime qualities of Muhammad (S.

Here the residents were busy, recalling the sublime qualities of Muhammad (S.A.) and his progeny and asking God to send his peace and blessings upon them as through them only the human race had acquired knowledge of Allah and the correct ways to worship him. Here we were in great comfort. Out hearts were full of thankfulness to God for his grace and bounty, and to Muhammad (S.A.) and his progeny for having guided us towards the correct path.

On the gate was a sign saying in bold letters "The love of Ali is such a quality that in its presence no sin can harm."" (This tradition is believed universally by all Muslims. It means that anyone who truly loves All, does not sin because naturally he tries to fallow his ideal in thoughts and deed. Hence Ali's love acts as a shield against committing sins.

If one finds himself to be proclaiming love for Ali but also committing sins, he should closely observe and question this love as to whether there really is true love in his heart and if so, is it just for the name "Ali" whether it is for Ali’s qualities, habits, the style, ideals, thoughts and deeds. Are all these acceptable to him and do these appeal to him, because "ALI" represents these and not merely a historical name.) Previous…