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Subject:[Yearn For Allah] An extract from the will of Ayatullah Syed
Shahabuddin al-Mar'ashi ....
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In September 1990 in Qum I was privileged to attend the funeral of Ayatullah
Syed Shahabuddin al-Mar'ashi. His death plunged the whole Shia world into
grief. Ulema followed the coffin with tears streaming down their faces. In
every street of Qum the sounds of mourning could be heard. Although the
Ayatullah's house was very near the Haram of Janabe Masuma Qum (A.S.), it
still took one and a half hours for the bier to reach the courtyard of the
Haram for the recitation of Namaze Mayyit.
Thereafter the body of the Ayatullah was transported across the shoulders of
the 1.5 millions gathered there, and was finally laid to rest with great
dignity near his famous library.
In the Syrian trimonthly magazine al- Mawsim, the Ayatullah's will has been
published. A translation of extracts which were addressed to his son Mahmood
al-Mar'ashi has been reproduced below. Without doubt these words are not only
those of a father for his son but serve for us as a reminder as well.
Allah ( S.W.T.) says "Inna zikra tanfaul mu'mineen"; Verily reminders are
valuable for the believers.
I advise my son
1. Always remain ready to serve the religion of Islam and strive in the defence
of Truth. Today the religion of Islam is crying, "Hal min Nasirin Yansuruni,
hal min Zaabbin Yazubbu 'Anni?"; "Is there a helper who will come to my aid, is
there a saviour who will come to my rescue?"
O my son, in this age there are very few who answer this plea from Islam, and
may Allah reward the few that there are.
2. Always ponder deeply over the verses of the Holy Qur'an and follow the
advice and instructions contained therein. Visit the graves frequently
and think, "where were these people yesterday, what were the, how were they and
where have they come today
Do not sit and indulge in vain and useless gatherings. There are few
gatherings today where gossip, slander and lies are not present,
rather they do not exist. Refrain from excessive attachment to this world.
3. Maintain good relations with your close relatives because by this act you
will gain inspiration to do good and earn blessings and an increase in your
means and life-span.
4. Always refrain from backbiting of the servants of Allah, and
especially remain aloof from gossip about the Ulamae Deen , because that is
like eating poisoned dead meat.
5. Remain engrossed in the learning of religious knowledge. Continue to
progress in it everyday and remain busy in spreading it all the time.
6. O my son, make a habit of reciting everyday after Namaze Subh, Surae
Yasin once. After Namaze Zuhr , recite Surae Naba , after Namaze Asr
recite Surae Asr, after Namaze Maghrib Surae Waaqia and after Namaze Isha
recite Surae Mulk. In this practice there are amazing gains. My teachers
advised me to this and I have seen its blessing more than once.
7. In the Qunoot of Wajib Namaz always recite this du'a Allahuma Inni
Asaluka bi Hakki Fatimata wa Abiha wa Ba'liha wa Baniha wa Sirril Mustawdai
Fiha an Tusaaali ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad. Wa an Taf'al bi Ma Anta Ahlu
wa la Taf'al bu Ma Ana Ahlul." This du'a was taught to me both by my father as
well as my teacher Jamalus Salikeen ShaykhMuhammad Husein Shirazi. He has
narrated this authentic hadith from Sayyid Murtadha Kashmiri Rizvi by Ibne
Tawoos from The Holy Imams (A.S.)
8. O my son, in the Rukuu, especially of the last rakaat, after Zikr
recite salawaat in this way: "Allahumma Sali Ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad wa
Taraham ala Aajizna wa Aghisna Bihakkihim".
9. Always recite the Tasbih of our wronged grandmother Fatima Zahra (A.S.).
That Tasbih is not only for recitation after Namaz, but it should be recited
all the time.
10. O son, there is a memorable speech by Sayyidae Tahira, Bibi Fatima ( A.S.)
which she gave in Masjide Nabawi in front of the Ummah. Even the Ulema and
proficient linguists have failed to understand it fully. Think deeply about her
words and try to understand them.
11. Study the famous sermon of Amirul Mu'mineen
Sayyidul Mazlumeen ( A.S.) called Shikshikiyyah.
12. I stress to you to never abandon the Namaze
Shab. Do Istighfaar in the early mornings.
13. Be gentle and merciful to the poor and needy,
and especially take care of the Sadaat and students of Islam.
14. Avail yourself of the blessings of the Ziyarat
of the Holy Ahlul Bayt ( A.S.). Reach the places where they are buried and
after reciting salutations, repent and ask du'a - in these actions there is
untold benefits.
15. O my son, regard your life time as precious and
do not waste it on useless talks. Allah ( S.W.T.) is displeased with a young
man who wastes his time.
16. I have gathered the earth from the graves of
Ahlul Bayt ( A.S.), the Holy Imams (A.S.), their children, their companions and
Ulema in a small bag. Bury it in my grave with me, so that I am blessed.
17. Also put in my grave the black clothes I use to
wear in the grief-ridden remembrance of thesuffering of the children of the
Holy Prophet(S.A.W.W.)
during the months of Muharram and Safar.
18. After shrouding me place on my chest the
handkerchief with which I used to wipe my tears in mourning my grandfather
Husein ( A.S.).
19. O my son, always remain in a state of purity. By
that act the soul of a person remains content and is free from grief.
20. After my death, perform the Haj and Ziyarat of
the grave of the Holy Prophet ( S.A.W.W.) on my behalf. All my life I longed to
do this but due to hardship I could not go. Similarly, in Iraq visit the sacred
places on my behalf. For both these good acts I do not have anything except a
few books. I hope my children will pay from their own wealth and do this
kindness to me. My Lord is a witness that I do not have an inch of land, nor
any wealth of any sort.
21. O my son, if possible, use some of your wealth
as Radde Mazaalim on my behalf, in case I have any dues outstanding.
22. O my son, every Thursday night, ask someone to
come to the side of my grave and recite about the suffering of Imam Husein
(A.S.).
23. When my bier is carried, announce to the people
that if I owe anything to anyone he should forgive me before I am buried.
24. Every Thursday night my sons should come to my
grave and recite the Holy Qur'an and listen to
the remembrance of Imam Husein (A.S.)
25. The Tasbih, made from the earth of Kerbala, with
which I used to recite my Istighfaar should be buried with me.
This will is by Allah's worthless slave, servant of the knowledge of the Ahlul
Bayt ( A.S.), Abul Ma'ali Shahabuddin al Huseini al Mar'ashi an-Najafi, written
today the 20th Rabiul Akhar 1398 A.H. in Mashade Hadhrat Masuma Fatema binte
Musa ibne Ja'far (A.S.). I pray for Allah's forgiveness
Muslims Should united all over the World
untill the appearance of al Mahdi (r.a.) the
descendent of Prophet Muhammed s.a.w.
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