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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Torch of Perpetual Guidance, an Exposé on Ziyarat Ashura of al-Imam al-Husayn b.

Can a supporter of democracy for example, say with 100% certainty that he accepts this form of government if he has not studied it? Thus, the friends of the Ahlul Bayt would necessarily become closer to these individuals through a deeper knowledge of these noble personalities and all aspects of their lives. As we know, this deep knowledge of the Ahlul Bayt which we request can only be granted to us by Allah and it is for this reason that we always turn back to Him as our source of guidance.

This is one of the key ingredients in the Du’a and Ziyaaraat which the Prophet and A’immah have taught us that every issue goes back to Allah, thus, placing Tawhid at the fore-front of all of our discussions. In this Ziyarat, what does it mean when we say, “...that He place me with you both in the transient world and also in the next life...”?

This ‘oneness’ has very many levels and degrees to it, however in this section it refers to a “spiritual oneness” which is accomplished through following the morals and etiquette of the Ahlul Bayt such that ‘being like them’ is then equated with ‘being with them’ – this is in regards to the life of this world.

As for the next world, the Qur’an itself tells us that, “On that Day shall we call every people with their Imam...” Thus, we pray that on the Day of Judgment, we are raised up in the company of our Imam however the only way this can be accomplished is to be with them in this world.