It is a matter of great pity that these people...

It is a matter of great pity that these people, even in their last moments, instead of repenting and seeking forgiveness are fulfilling the wishes of imperialism and remain puppets in the hands of Zionists. Objections against the Shias are nothing new. In every age there were people who by raising objections had consoled their egos.

But at a time when people are coming near to each other and arranging rows against the enemies of Islam, it is not a good thing and a rewarding deed to do anything that creates dissension in the ranks. The objections showered on Shia beliefs do not contain anything new. The age-old objections are again recycled and repeated. These objections have been replied in all the ages. Justice requires that after making allegations one should also read the replies.

And if there is any deficiency or weakness in the reply, it should be highlighted. But it seems that the objection makers, after making objections close their eyes and no more sight remains in their eyes to read the replies. When again their eyes open up they again pick up the pen and start writing. And when they become tired they close their eyes to sleep and when again they wake up they start writing in a state of stupor.

Approximately thirty years ago, Maulana Sayyid Mahmood Ahmad Rizvi had mentioned such objections under the article, “The thorn and the flower” in “The chief of the Martyrs” (Sayyidush Shohada, Imam Husain) special issue of the periodical, ‘Rizwan’ (Lahore). He wrote whatever came to his mind. When the readers see those objections they will find them to be stock objections and age-old allegations.

We would not have replied to these objections if it had not been further alleged that the Shias are unable to reply them. The replies are presented here by way of “Completion of Argument”. We hope that the justice-liking people would rise above bigotry and read the objections and their replies and then form a correct opinion. May Allah bestow us with the best of Tawfeeqs and may He always keep our hearts illuminated with the love of His best and selected servants. Amen.

And there is no divine opportunity except from Allah and upon Him I rely and in Him I trust. Executive Committee Idarah Nurul Islam, Faizabad Muharram al-Haraam 1406 AH [^1]: Surah Aale Imran 3:103 [^2]: Surah Aale Imran 3:105 [^3]: Surah Aale Imran 3:104 Previous…