Postings for Days 21 to 30

Date: 01/21/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 21 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! Importance of evening prayers is presented in verse 252 of Anant Akhado: Âshâji sa(n)dhya vêlâ tamê mat koi chuko e chhê gurni e(n)dhâniji e vêlâ tamnê didhi kidhi tê dinni bâri Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord Don't miss (the prayers) at the time of the command This is the sign (seal) of the Guide (upon your soul) That time is given to you and it is the gateway to (window of) religion Hari You are eternal; 252 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=21) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (238-250) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 52.5% completed May the Light of Anant Akhado enrich the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world(s)! Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/22/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 22 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! Another example of Pir Hasan Kabirdin's intense giriyauzari is presented in verse 266 of Anant Akhado Âshâji hamê tamâri nâri tamê ho nâth ham têrâ gulâmji mahêr kari tamê jivdâ târo hinâ khinâ ekâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord We are your (spiritual) wives and you are the Husband and the Master. We are your slaves Have mercy and save all souls, from the the lowest to the highest. Hari You are eternal; 266 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=22) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (263-275) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 55.0% completed "And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be) additional prayer (of spiritual profit) for you: Soon will thy Lord raise you to a Station of Praise and Glory!" Holy Quran 17:79 (Yusufali's translation). May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time. Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/23/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 23 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! Pir Sadardin's trial lasted 12 months. See verse 278 of Anant Akhado: Âshâji bâr mâs gur tapaj sâdhyâ rahyâ tê dar darvâjêji mahêr karo mora gusâ(n)iyâ âp dio didâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord Pir Sadardin underwent physical mortifications for twelve months and remained at the doorstep of His physical abode Have mercy upon me (us), the remover of my darkness bestow upon me (us) your Deedar (Spiritual enlightenment) Hari You are eternal; 278 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=23) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (276-287) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 57.5% completed Footnote to verse 17:79 of the Holy Quran: "'Tahajjud' or getting wakeful in the night. This prayer is to be offered after midnight but before dawn. This is not compulsory but very strongly commended. The glorious position mentioned is the highest exaltation to which a mortal could rise. The Holy Prophet said that on the Day of Judgment he would be in the 'Maqame-Mahmood' (the position of the great Praise and Glory) and from there he would seek intercession for the sinners and the Lord will grant whatever he would command." Footnote 1250, page 906: The Holy Quran with translation and notes by S. V. Mir Ahmed Ali, 1995. Published by Tahrike Tarsile Quran, Inc., Elmhurst, NY. May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time (Noorani Waqt). Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/24/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 24 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! The status of great and spiritually accomplished women is presented in verse 289 of Anant Akhado: Âshâji Bibi Fâtimâ silva(n)ti kahie nê Sita têni jodji Râbiyâ têni jodaj kahie kahie tê jugmâhê sâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord Hazarat Bibi Fatima is regarded as pure (sinless) and Seeta is her companion Rabeeaa is also in this distinguished group they are all regarded as perfect in this age Hari You are eternal; 289 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=24) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (288-300) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 60.0% completed (B) In accordance to the Shia doctrine, tradition, and interpretation of history, the Holy Prophet (S.A.S.) designated and appointed his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Mawlana Ali Amiru-l-Mu'minin ('Alayhi-s-salam), to be the first Imam to continue the Ta'wil and Ta'lim of Allah's final message and to guide the murids, and proclaimed that the Imamat should continue by heredity through Hazrat Mawlana Ali (A.S.) and his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatimat-az-Zahra, Khatun-i-Jannat ('Alayhi-s-salam). [Extracted from the Preamble of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim constitution] May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time. Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/25/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 25 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! The Pir says that those who control their lower instincts will sit in the company of angels (verse 301 of Anant Akhado): Âshâji pâ(n)ch i(n)dhri jênê vash râkhi purakh utam tênu(n) nâmji sahêjê tê jiv vaiku(n)th jâshê bêsashê hurâ(n)oni jod Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord The one who controls the five senses is indeed known as perfect and exalted Instantaneously this person will go to the abode of the Lord and will be sitting in the company of the angels Hari You are eternal; 301 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=25) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (301-312) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 62.5% completed "Everything has a polish, and polish for hearts is remembrance of God." The Holy Prophet's Hadith mentioned in Robson, J., Book IX. Supplications. Chapter II. In: Mishkat al Masabih Vol. I (English translation with explanatory notes), page 482. Sh. Muhammad Ashraf, Lahore, r1990. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/26/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 26 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! The Pir urges us to be in state of divine remembrance constantly (verse 315 of Anant Akhado): Âshâji gur ka(n)thi ka(n)thi ginân sunâyâ momanêku(n) chêtâyâji karo hushiyâri chi(n)tâ râkho zikar karo morâbhâI Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord The Guide continuously explained the ginans. He warned the momins to become intelligent and alert, and be in constant remembrance (of the Lord). Hari You are eternal; 315 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=26) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (313-325) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 65.0% completed "Verily God has given His Remembrance the honour and prestige of bringing Divine Light to human minds. With its help those who are deaf to reasoning will be able to hear and understand His Orders; those who were blind to realities and truth will see and realize the good that religion teaches and those who were behaving like enemies of God will become obedient and submissive." Nahjul Balagha: Sermons, letters and saying of Hazrat Ali (a.s.), Khutba 226 (p.193). Published by Tahrike Tarsile Quran, New York, 1981. May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time. Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/27/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 27 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! Another beautiful and moving venti verse of Pir Hasan Kabirdin (verse 331 of Anant Akhado): Âshâji moman sarvê jiv tamârâ bahu chhê gunêgârji mahêrni najar karo morâ sâmi poho(n)châdo dêv duâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord All the momins are your souls and they are very sinful. Lord, look at us with merciful eyes and take us to the doorstep of the your abode. Hari You are eternal; 331 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=27) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (326-337) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 67.5% completed Hazrat heard somebody repeating the passage of the Holy Quran "We belong to God and our return is towards Him", Hazrat said, "How true it is. Our saying that we belong to God indicates we accept Him as our Master, Owner and Lord. And when we say our return is towards God indicates that we accept our mortality." Jafery, Syed Mohammed Askari. Nahjul Balagha: Sermons, letters and saying of Hazrat Ali, Sayings of Hazrat Ali: 99, 282. May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time. Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/28/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 28 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! Another beautiful and moving venti verse of Pir Hasan Kabirdin (verse 331 of Anant Akhado): Âshâji duniyâ kâran din gamavê murakh na chêtê lokâji sarag tanâ to mêvâ gamâvê anê gamâvê amâro didâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord Whoever, for the sake of the world, loses the religion (hereafter, eternity) is foolish and unmindful of the real purpose. He loses the heavenly rewards and fruits and loses our Deedar (spiritual vision). Hari You are eternal; 344 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=28) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (338-350) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 70.0% completed Selected Verses from Surah Al-Aalaa (The Most High): Qad 'aflaha man-tazakkaa. He is successful who grows, (87:14) Wa zakarasma Rabbihii fasallaa. And remembers the name of his Lord, so pray, (87:15) Bal tu'-siruunal-hayaatad-dunyaa; But you prefer the life of the world (87:16) Wal-'Aakhiratu khayrunw-wa 'abqaa. Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting. (87:17) 'Inna haazaa lafis-Suhufil-'uulaa -- Lo! This is in the former scrolls. (87:18) Suhufi 'Ibrahiima wa Muusaa. The Books of Abraham and Moses. (87:19) Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/29/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 29 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! The Anant Akhado has 38 verses containing the word 'dasond'. Twenty one verses occur in a block between verses 348 to 372. Nine out of the 12 verses recited today pertained to dasond. A verse linking submission of dasond and spiritual vision is presented below: Âshâji daso(n)d dêvê nê sidakê rahêvê ehi moman sâchâji âdo mârag têonê nâ(n)hi nê bhetyâ shâhnâ didâr Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord A person who submits the tithe and remains steadfast (in religion) he is indeed a true momin Such a person will not stray on to the wrong path and he is embraced by the spiritual vision of the Lord Hari You are eternal; 357 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=29) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (351-362) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 72.5% completed In the fifth part of our Holy Dua, the following ayat from Surah 'Anfaal (Spoils of War) is recited: Ya ayyuha allatheena amanoo la takhoonoo Allaha waalrrasoola watakhoonoo amanatikum waantum taAAlamoona (8:27) O ye that believe! betray not the trust of God and the Apostle, nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you. (8:27) From an Islamic point of view, the two trusts that the Holy Prophet left with the Muslims are the Holy Quran and His Successor (Imam). These will remain together till the Day of Judgment. Within our tariqah, the trust of dashond has to be returned (submitted) to the Holy, present and living Imam. Dashond is submitted in terms of income, time and secular as well as spiritual knowledge which results to the purification of one's wealth, life and knowledge, respectively. Please use the search utility on the following page to extract all the references on dashond in Anant Akhado: http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado.cfm Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

Date: 01/30/03
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation: Day 30 highlight

Ya Ali Madad! The Pir shows the tight link between supplications (araj), meditation (bandagi) kiriya (rituals), submission of dasond and spiritual enlightenment (didar) in verse 370 of Anant Akhado. Âshâji araj ba(n)dagi kiriyâ karê anê sidaksu(n) daso(n)d dêvêji tabi satpa(n)ththi moman kilâvê sohi didâri âp Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord Whosoever performs supplications, meditations and prescribed rituals and remains steadfast in the practice of tithe It is only then that this person can be called a momin on the Right Path and is indeed the receiver of Your Vision Hari You are eternal; 370 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=30) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (363-375) which were recited this morning in our Jamat Khana. 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2003): 75.0% completed "It is said that "God says, O son of Adam, if you follow me I shall make you like me. You will be perpetually alive and death will not affect you. You will be powerful and your power will never decrease. You will be wealthy and you will never become poor." Hadith-e-Qudsi quoted by Grand Missionary Al-Muayyad-fid-din Al-Shiraz in Lecture number 5, The Real Enjoyment in the World. He further explains "just as man's physical life on earth depends on his physical knowledge of things, in the same way his spiritual life depends on the spiritual knowledge which he can acquire only from the Prophet, the 'wasee' and the Imams who are 'Arbab-ul-wahi wa taa-ed'." May the barakat of the recitation of Anant Akhado inspire you to regularly practice Ibadat (bandagi) at the prescribed time. Ameen. Peace, barakat and taid, Noorallah

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