Ahle Bait (a.s.) in Nahjul Balagha
The last and most perfect divine religion was introduced to the world through the prophethood of the last Prophet – Muhammad Mustufa (s.a.w.a.). With its advent, all previous divine religions were abrogated, and Islam was announced as the final religion.
Islam began its journey from Mecca and within a span of twenty-three years – through the selfless efforts of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and his loyal companions – spread and flourished across the Arabian Peninsula.
The continuation of this mammoth responsibility of propagating Islam was handed over on 18th Zilhajj, in a public gathering, by the order of Allah, at a place called Ghadeer Khum, to the first male youth – after Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) – who accepted Islam. It was none other than Ameerul Momineen (a.s.).
On this day of 18th Zilhajj – by the announcement of the successorship and Mastership of Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) – the religion was perfected; bounties were completed, and Islam was declared as the only religion acceptable to Allah. With this announcement, the polytheists and hypocrites became dejected and lost all hope of the destruction of Islam.
Soon after the martyrdom of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), some of the disgruntled people who were displeased with this announcement, executed a well-planned conspiracy to shut the door of the ‘city of
knowledge. Thus, they deprived the people of knowledge and guidance. As a result, the entire Muslim nation was caught in the whirlpool of doubt and confusion.
Name of the Book: Ahle Bait (a.s.) in Nahjul Balagha
Date of Publication: Zilhajj 1442 / August 2021
Published by: Association of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)
