Eid e Zehra is a day of celebration, a day in which even the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rejoiced! This day holds importance due to numerous events that transpired on this day in history.
One of the events which is marked on this day is the beginning of the Imamate of our 12th Imam, al-Hujjah ibn al-Hasan (may Allah hasten his return). His father, Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) left this world on the 8th and, immediately after, his son took over the mantle of leadership. His leadership has spanned over 1,160 years, and as he is the living and present Imam, we have the potential of being his 'companions' just as great personalities such as Bilal, Salman, Abu Dharr, Maitham and countless others were companions of their living Imams. However, we need to strive to emulate such individuals and work towards being our Imam's chosen helpers and assistants.
The day also marks the first time that our 4th Imam smiled and rejoiced after the tragic events of Kerbala in which he saw his entire family and loyal friends murdered in cold blood by Ibne Ziyaad, Umar ibne Sa'd, Yazid ibne Mu'awiyah and the others who were responsible for the crimes. It is noted that the Prophet of Islam himself was seen smiling and 'celebrating' on this day while in the presence of Imams Ali, Hasan and Husain and said, "It is on this day that Allah will destroy your enemies and the enemies of your grandfather and it is on this day when Allah will accept the actions of your Shi'a and those who love you. This is the day when the words of Allah came true where He said (in the Qur'an): 'So those are the houses fallen down because they were unjust.' (27:52) And this is the day when the Pharaoh (Firawn) of the time of the Ahlul Bayt was destroyed ..."
We pray to Allah (SWT) to keep us firm on His path,
and to always protect us from negligence in discharging
our duties towards Him and our Living Imam (A.J), and to also include us among the Imam (A.J) helpers and companions –Ameen
O Allah! Grant us the taufeeq that we develop the sincere love of our Imam in our hearts! Aameen!
May Allah hasten the re appearance of our 12th Imam, Imam Mehdi, and we pray to Allah to give us the faith to be alongside the Imam when he establishes justice in the world...
