Addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Shaykh-ul-Islam in Lahore, Deputy Secretary-General of MQI, Allama Rana Muhammad Idrees, stated that love and devotion to the Ahl-e-Bayt (the purified family of the Prophet ﷺ) is a profound means of attaining closeness to Allah. He said that Allah Almighty has made love for the Ahl-e-Bayt a part of faith and following in their footsteps an act of righteousness.
Citing the Holy Qur’an, he mentioned:"Say (O Beloved ﷺ), if you love Allah, then follow me."
He elaborated that anyone who claims to love the Prophet ﷺ but does not follow the path of the Ahl-e-Bayt, his claim remains incomplete.
Allama Rana Idrees further said that love for the Ahl-e-Bayt is an essential component of the faith of the entire Muslim Ummah. Through this love, we can eliminate sectarianism, hatred, and division. He emphasized, “Our life and death are for the love and respect of the Ahl-e-Bayt.”
Allama Rana Muhammad Idrees also said: “Weeping over the tragedy of Karbala and the grief of Imam Hussain (RA) is an act of worship and a Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.” At the time of Imam Hussain's (RA) birth, the Angel Jibreel (AS) informed the Prophet ﷺ about the tragedy of Karbala in advance.
He added that the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) revealed to the world that Islam is a complete code of life. When the preservation of religion is at stake, even a great act like Hajj can be postponed. He further emphasized that the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) taught the Ummah that protecting the faith of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the greatest act of worship.
He concluded by saying that now more than ever, it is essential to make love for Ahl-e-Bayt the foundation of unity.
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