Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (p) 1446 A.H.

February 3, 2025

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, is the 5th of Shaban 1446 A.H. which marks the birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (p).

The Legacy Written in Prostration

Imam Zayn al-Abidin (p), also known as Sayyid al-Sajideen (The Master of the Prostrators) was known for his intense devotion to worship and his deep spiritual supplications, many of which are preserved in Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya. It is narrated that he would spend long hours in prayer, crying in humility before God. One famous narration states that whenever he performed ablution (wudu), his face would turn pale, and when asked about it, he would reply, “Do you not know before Whom I am about to stand?”

His nights were spent in prolonged prostrations, and his days in fasting, remembrance, and supplications. Even in times of difficulty, such as his captivity after the tragedy of Karbala, he remained steadfast in worship.

The Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya: The Psalms of Islam

One of the greatest legacies of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (p) is the Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, a collection of supplications and whispered prayers that reflect the deepest levels of spirituality, ethics, and social justice. It covers,
-Social and political prayers (supplications for parents, neighbors, leaders, and the oppressed)
-Supplications for daily needs (thanking God, seeking forgiveness, asking for sustenance)
-Deep theological reflections (understanding divine justice, mercy, and predestination)
-Moral guidance (humility, patience, gratitude, reliance on God)

Through his worship and supplications, Imam Zayn al-Abidin preserved the spiritual and moral message of Islam in a time when the Umayyad rulers suppressed the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt (p). His silent revolution through worship continues to inspire generations of believers.

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