Guiding Stars
🔴 Guidelines of the late Ayatollah Qazi (RA) Regarding the Months of "Rajab al-Murajab," "Sha'ban al-Mu'azzam," and "Ramadan al-Kareem"
📜 Guideline One:
"Adhere to the obligatory acts in their best times" - Perform the obligatory prayers at their optimal times along with their recommended prayers, totaling 51 units. If unable, strive for 44 units. Even if worldly affairs hinder you, do not neglect the "Salat al-Awwabin" (known as the midday prayer) because of its significant importance. Especially, the midday prayer holds great importance due to its timing and uniqueness among other prayer times. The "Salat al-Wusta" mentioned in the Quran is interpreted as the midday prayer, and "Salat al-Awwabin" refers to those who turn to God fervently, signifying those who adhere steadfastly to Him.
📜 Guideline Two:
There is no way around performing the night prayers (Tahajjud) unless you establish them. Do not assume that the night prayer is waived; it is an unbreakable fortress. Marvel at those who aspire to attain degrees of perfection without engaging in nightly prayers. We have not heard of anyone achieving a degree of perfection without engaging in nightly prayers and the night prayer.
📜 Guideline Three:
"Engage in reciting the Quran" - Read the Quran with a melodic and melodious voice, reciting it with a pleasant tone that stirs the soul. Imam Zain al-Abidin (AS) used to recite the Quran melodiously. Reciting the Quran with melody is beneficial for humans. In general, vocal singing is prohibited, but in this case, it does not fall under the category of forbidden singing, as forbidden singing leads one towards frivolity and distraction.
📜 Guideline Four:
Visit the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) every day. Also, visit the revered mosques in Kufa and Sahla. Maintain your worship in other mosques, as a believer in a mosque is like a fish in water. Just as the life of a fish depends on water, the life of a believer depends on the mosque. If a fish is taken out of water, it
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