Qualities of a True Shi'a Jurist; Denial About Political Involvement - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Imām Ḥasan al-‘Askari (a) quotes Imām Ja‘far as-Sādiq (a.s.) condemning people who follow corrupt religious leaders. - He advises people to follow only jurists who control their desires, protect their religion, and obey their Master, emphasizing that such qualities are found in only some jurists. - The ḥadith, although from Imām aṣ-Ṣādiq (a), reached the community through Imām Ḥasan al-‘Askari (a), indicating preparation for the ghaybat of Imam al-Mahdi (a). - Taqlid is not a new concept; Shaykh al-Mufid of the fourth century clarified that a partially knowledgeable person cannot decide on religious differences and must refer to a learned person. - Muslim engagement with the Canadian political system is important, even though the Liberal government doesn't align with Islamic values. - This week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Canada reinforced the arms export ban to Israel, suspended permits, and blocked a major ammunition deal, influenced by Muslim organizations like NCCM. - Canadian Muslims can play a role in supporting the oppressed (mazlumin) against oppressors (zalim). - Today is the 9th of Rabi al-Awwal, also known as Eid-e Zahra (a), which commemorates Mukhtar bin ‘Ubaydullāh ath-Thaqafi’s fight against the oppressors responsible for the massacre of Karbala. - The senior officers of Yazid's army were punished, and five years after Karbala, Umar ibn Sa‘d was killed on 9th Rabi al-Awwal by Mukhtar’s forces. Friday Juma Khutba September 13th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)