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Who says you should go to Karbala whenever you are in the mood Agha Alireza Panahian What if after the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (‘a.j.), they say, “Whoever went on the Arbaeen walk, was effective in preparing for the reappearance.” If your grandchild or child asks you, “Dad, did you go on the Arbaeen walk,” what will you answer? Making a pilgrimage is something serious. You may go to the shrine when you are in the mood. That’s nice. You liked to go. When you go to Karbala you should say, “I am ready to help you.” Suddenly, everything becomes serious! At least you should be able to say, “If I couldn’t go myself, I sent one person and paid his way. He was young and able to go to the shrine of Aba Abdillah al-Husayn (‘a) so it wouldn’t be empty.” “I am ready to help you.” This phrase is a part of the Arbaeen supplication. I have come to help you. If you can’t go yourself, send your child, neighbour, or colleague. Go yourself too. Say, “Imam I have come to show and announce my presence, lest my name not be recorded here.” Imam Husayn (‘a) is holding a eulogy ceremony himself for Arbaeen. Shall I give you some strange news? A person may wonder at this until the end of time! Some religious groups hold gatherings during the year, but they don’t do anything for Arbaeen. Isn’t that interesting? They spend and work hard for their eulogy ceremonies. But, about the eulogy that Imam Husayn (‘a) holds himself, they say, “There are others who will go.” What about you? Imam Sadiq (‘a) saw one of his friends. The Imam (‘a) said, “I have heard that there are some people who love us and follow us, who haven’t been to Karbala for four years.” The man replied, “Many people are like this!” Imam Sadiq (‘a) said, “What will these people tell the Prophet of God?” The man said, “How often should a person go on this pilgrimage?” The Imam said, “Poor people, once a year. Rich people, twice a year.” Should one go to Karbala based on his mood and when he wants to? Where have they said this? In which tradition has this been written? A soldier should go show and announce his presence. Because we act like this and look at it in this way, the reappearance still hasn’t happened yet. What if after the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (‘a.j.), they say, “Whoever went on the Arbaeen walk, was effective in preparing for the reappearance.” If your grandchild or child asks you, “Dad, did you go on the Arbaeen walk,” what will you answer? A soldier should go show and announce his presence. We have advanced in spiritual matters, Itikaf, and making pilgrimages. Praise God, see how many people come to Imam Reza’s (‘a) shrine or to the Jamkaran Mosque. But friends, we still haven’t reached the needed growth. Only two million people go on Arbaeen from Iran? How do you justify this? Didn’t Imam Hasan Askari (‘a) say this is a sign of being our follower? Don’t you feel responsible? Where will you be on Arbaeen?! panahian.net

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Iraqi forces are pressing on with their offensive against al-Qaeda-linked militants in the western province of Anbar. Troops-- backed by Sunni tribesmen-- continue their attack on insurgents who are in control of some neighborhoods in the city of Ramadi. Reports coming out of the area say a dozen security personnel have been injured by militant snipers during the operations. Over the past weeks, security forces have been fighting militants around Anbar\'s provincial capital, as well as and the nearby city of Fallujah. The militants are considered to be behind a surge of deadly violence across the country.

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Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the first ten days of Muharram and the commemoration of the mission and martyrdom of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (A). Yet, what was the condition of the Islamic government during the time of Imam Husayn (A)? And what was the aim and purpose of the struggle of Imam Husayn (A)? Furthermore, what was the addition during Yazid’s rule to the preexisting oppression, tyranny, and corruption? And what was Imam Husayn (A)’s answer to that? Moreover, why did Imam Husayn (A) decline the foolish demands of the oppressors of his time? Besides, what does the steadfastness of Imam Husayn (A) teach us? And lastly, who are truly deserving of glory? The Leader of the Muslim Ummah – Imam Khamenei – talks about the steadfastness of Imam Husayn (A) on his words, and identifies that quality as one which brings one glory. Always Remember And Never Forget, \"We Are Far From Humiliation!\" We Are The Nation of Martyrdom. We Are The Nation of Imam Husayn.

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If you love someone, you will also love the things that are related to them? And along these lines, what are the things that are related to Allah? How does the love of the Messenger of Allah (S) and the Ahl al-Bayt (A) play in all this? And when one loves someone, do they mourn over the beloved? And is this behavior a natural part of a human being? Finally, what does the servitude of Allah have to do with all this? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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IRANIAN PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD AND JEWISH RABBIS AGREE AT HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE THAT ZIONIST ARE NOT JEWS, THEY ARE A POWER GROUP !! THIS IS SO GOOD TO SEE MUSLIMS AND TRUE JEWS COMING TOGETHER AGAINST THE TRUE ENEMIES OF THIS WORLD !! OF COURSE, CNN TRIED TO USE THIS NEWS CLIP AS A HIT PIECE AGAINST THE ANIT-ZIONIST MOVEMENT BY ASSOCIATING THE EX-KKK LEADER DAVID DUKE WITH THE CONFERENCE. BUT THIS VIDEO CLIP SHOWS JEWS AT THE HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE IN TEHRAN TALKING WITH MUSLIMS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF ZIONISM. AT THE END, IT SHOWS A RABBI SAYING THAT THE ZIONISTS ARE USING THE TERRIBLE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO FURTHER THEIR REBELLION AGAINST GOD. THIS IS SO TRUE AT SO MANY LEVELS. THIS VIDEO CLIP IS PROOF THAT IRAN IS NOT AGAINST THE JEWISH PEOPLE, BUT AGAINST THE POWER ELITE OF THIS WORLD. SO WHEN YOU WATCH, IN THE DAYS AHEAD, AS THE NEWS, bUSH, AND CONGRESS TELL US HOW BAD IRAN IS AND THAT THEY WANT TO WIPE ISRAEL OFF THE MAP, BUILDING THEIR CONTINUING PRELUDE TO THE WAR WITH IRAN - REMEMBER THIS VIDEO CLIP AND YOU WILL KNOW THE DEPTH OF THE LIES OF OUR GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE WORLD DICTATORSHIP.

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The Holy month of Ramadan is a month in which Muslims are commanded to fast from dawn till dusk for the full 30 days. The Quran states \"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you just as it was prescribed for those before you. Perhaps you would attain piety!\" (Quran 2:183) Thus for 30 days, the lifestyles of Muslims around the world change dramatically. But although its core purpose is spiritually based, there are many health and medical benefits and implications of fasting including giving rest to the digestive system, decrease of cholesterol level in blood, and moderate weight loss. This week\'s Islam and Life asks: What are the benefits of fasting?

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The U-N says nearly a million Palestinians are expected to need food aid in the Gaza Strip next year. About 800-thousand Palestinian refugees are currently receiving food aid from the U-N Relief and Works Agency-- UNRWA-- but the organization expects a 10 to 20 percent rise in demand in 20-14. The U-N\'s Gaza director of operations says the main reason for the increase is Egypt\'s closure of Gaza tunnels-- a measure which has deprived thousands of Palestinians of basic goods, halted construction projects, and led to job losses. The tunnels were the only lifeline for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The coastal enclave has been under the Israeli regime\'s blockade since 2007.

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The United Nations says one out of five people living in Lebanon are refugees who have fled the conflict in neighboring Syria. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has surpassed the eight hundred and 48 thousand mark. The Office of the UNHCR also said about seven hundred and 93 thousand have registered as refugees. The Lebanese authorities say the exact number could be even higher since many of the Syrian refugees are unregistered and undocumented migrants. Lebanon has refused to set up official camps for refugees from Syria. Many live in hundreds of unofficial tent settlements on its northern and eastern peripheries. Lebanon currently hosts the highest number of refugees from Syria. More than a million other Syrians have fled to Jordan and Turkey.

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[13 Aug 2012] Iranians are donating blood to East Azerbaijan earthquake victims - English Iranians have come out in thousands to donate blood to victims of the twin earthquake which occurred in East Azerbaijan. On Sunday a 6.4 Richter scale earthquake occurred in the city of Ahar then within minutes a 6.3 Richter scale earthquake occurred in Varzaqan. So far over 300 people have died while over 3,000 are injured.

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Robotics is picking up in Iran and more and more events are taking place in the country to showcase robots\' different uses. Press TV\'s Pedram Khodadadi visited one such event in the capital Tehran.

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US officials are warning that American nationals fighting alongside foreign-backed insurgents in Syria will pose a security threat to their home country in the future. This, as Washington still continues to support the insurgents fighting to topple the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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Terror attacks in Iraq claim more lives. At least 37 people are killed in separate blasts in the capital Baghdad. More than 50 others were wounded in the bombings that hit Christian areas in southern Baghdad. One of the explosions took place near a church where worshippers were leaving. Two other bombs exploded in a crowded market. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blasts. There\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks and bombings across Iraq over the past year. Authorities believe that the escalating violence is aimed at creating sectarian strife in the country.

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Iraqi security forces are preparing for a major attack on Fallujah to retake the city from al-Qaeda-linked militants. A security official says Special Forces have conducted operations in the city. The army has also been deployed around Fallujah ahead of the operation to provide residents with a safe passage. Earlier, a senior military commander said it will take Iraqi forces up to three days to fully dislodge al-Qaeda-linked militants from the two cities in the western Anbar province. Iraqi security forces have been combating al-Qaeda-linked insurgents in the western Anbar province in recent days. The fighting has killed many from both sides.

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At least seven people are killed in anti-government rallies across Egypt, as the country undertakes its first voting since the army\'s ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July. Over a dozen others have also been injured in several cities. There were also clashes in front of an interior ministry building in Alexandria. Meanwhile, security forces have stormed the campus of the al-Mansoura University in the city with armored vehicles, and used live ammunition and gas canisters against protesting students. This is the first day of a two-day national vote on the country\'s new constitution, drafted by the army-backed interim government. Under the draft text, the formation of religious political parties is banned. Critics say the new charter only favors the army. If approved, it will replace the current constitution which was passed under Morsi. A coalition led by his Muslim Brotherhood movment has boycotted the referendum.

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In Syria, Palestinian refugees at the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of the capital Damascus are faced with starvation. Reports from the camp say people have started hunting cats, dogs and donkeys. This is while foreign-backed insurgents are still holed up inside, and government forces keep fighting to force them out. Reports say seventy-eight people, including 25 women and three children, have died as a result of food shortage there. Syria has been gripped by a foreign-backed insurgency for nearly three years now.

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Deadly clashes in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. At least five anti-government protesters are killed and scores of others-- including police officers-- are injured. Reports say over 47 police officers and 150 protesters were injured in the clashes. Violence erupted as protesters gathered outside the parliament building. Opposition lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to pass constitutional changes stripping President Viktor Yanukovych of some of his powers. A group of protesters also attacked the ruling-party headquarters. Russia blamed the policies of Western countries for the latest clashes between pro-E-U protesters and police. The E-U and the U-S on the one side and Russia on the other, have accused each other of interfering in Ukraine\'s internal affairs.