MICHIGAN, United States: The anniversary of birth of
Qaem-e-Aal-e-Muhammad, Al-Imam Al-Mehdi Al-Montazar (AS) on Sha’ban 15
was observed in United States like other countries with holding big
festivals and celebratory functions.
In Dearborn, Michigan, Islamic Council organized a massive festive
gathering to mark the auspicious occasion on Tuesday. Large number of
clerics and scholars attended. The program began with recitation of
holy Quran followed by a speech by Great Tunisian Scholar Muhammad
Tijani As-Samawi. He spoke on Ahl-ul Bait (AS) and meaning of
commemoration of their days.
Sheikh Muhammad Dabok, Representative of Islamic Shiia Council Sayed
Ibrahim Salih, Dr Yacoub, Sheikh Salih Al-Ataat and Imam of Islamic
Center Michigan Sayed Hassan Al-Qazvini also addressed and said we are
not afraid of any attacks launched against followers of Ahl-ul Bait
(AS) because it is our seerah since our A’immah kissed martyrdom just
for the sake of Islam that is religion of love and peace and condemns
every kind of oppression, biases and terrorism. They signified
reappearance of Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS) in light of sayings of holy
Prophet (SW). Sheikh Hasan Al-Haeyri offered Qasaed and Tawashih.
Later dinner was served.
In Washington, a celebration of ladies was held under arrangements of
AZ-Zahraa (AS) Foundation. Recitation of holy Quran and Dua Al-Ahd was
start of the party. Speakers threw light on philosophy of occultation
of Al-Imam Saheb-ul Asr Waz-Zaman and responsibilities of Muslims
during his occultation period. Later poetic tributes were paid to
Ahl-ul Bait (AS). At the end of the gathering, a contest on Seerah of
Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS) was held. Prizes were awarded to the winners.
Islamic Cultural Center in Orange County in California arranged ninth
annual assembly titled “Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS), an embodiment of
heavenly justice” at hotel Marbot. Hundreds of devotees attended. Al-Ostaz
Samir Ameiri opened the program with recitation of Quranic verses.
Nina Khanja, Dr Hasnayn Walji and founder of Islamic Cultural Center
and Imam of the Islamic community Al-Allamah Sayed Mostafa Al-Qazvini
addressed on the pious life of Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS) and challenges
being faced by American Muslims in the US. They urged need of unity
among Muslims to thwart rift-creating conspiracies. Father Rafael
Lifano’s speech contained report of annual Islamic-Catholic dialogue
in West United States. Later, dinner was served.
