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The Event of Ghadir, according to Shia beliefs, is among the most important events of Islamic history, in which on his return from Hajjat al- | {{under construction}} | ||
The Event of Ghadir, according to Shia beliefs, is among the most important events of Islamic history, in which on his return from Hajjat al-Wida' [Hajj of Farewell], the Prophet (s) introduced Imam Ali (a) as his vicegerent and people’s guardian after himself at a place called Ghadir Khum, where everyone including greatest Companions promised allegiance to Imam Ali (a). | |||
== Story of Ghadir == | == Story of Ghadir == | ||
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=== Congratulating Imam Ali (a) === | === Congratulating Imam Ali (a) === | ||
Then, people congratulated Imam Ali (a) including Abu Bakr and | Then, people congratulated Imam Ali (a) including Abu Bakr and 'Umar who repeatedly said, “Happy for you O son of Abu Talib (a)! You are my Wali (guardian) and the Wali of every believing man and woman.” | ||
The Prophet (s) ordered that a tent was erected for Ali (a) and ordered people to go to him group by group and salute him as the Commander of the Faithful (a); and all people, even the wives of Prophet (s) and other women followed this order.” | The Prophet (s) ordered that a tent was erected for Ali (a) and ordered people to go to him group by group and salute him as the Commander of the Faithful (a); and all people, even the wives of Prophet (s) and other women followed this order.” | ||
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Ahlul Bayt (a), i.e. Imam Ali (a), Lady Fatima (s), Imam Hasan (a) and Imam Husayn (a) | Ahlul Bayt (a), i.e. Imam Ali (a), Lady Fatima (s), Imam Hasan (a) and Imam Husayn (a) | ||
Then a number of 110 Companions of the Prophet (s) can be seen including, | Then a number of 110 Companions of the Prophet (s) can be seen including, 'Umar b. al-Khattab, 'Uthman b. 'Affan, 'Ayisha bint Abi Bakr, Salman the Persian, Abu Dhar al-Ghaffari, Zubayr b. 'Awam, Jabir b. Abd Allah Ansari, Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, Abu Hurayra, etc. who were all present in Ghadir Khum and narrated the event directly. | ||
Also, the event has been reported by 83 of the Followers including, Asbagh b. Nubata and | Also, the event has been reported by 83 of the Followers including, Asbagh b. Nubata and 'Umar b. Abd al-Aziz, the Umayyad caliph. | ||
Then, it also can be seen reported by 360 Sunni scholars of 2nd to 4th century AH including, the leader of Shafi’ites, Hanbalites, Ahmad b. Shu’ayb Nasa’i, Ibn Mughazili, Ahmad b. Abd Allah and Ahmad b. Abd Rabbih. | Then, it also can be seen reported by 360 Sunni scholars of 2nd to 4th century AH including, the leader of Shafi’ites, Hanbalites, Ahmad b. Shu’ayb Nasa’i, Ibn Mughazili, Ahmad b. Abd Allah and Ahmad b. Abd Rabbih. | ||
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== Verse about Ghadir == | == Verse about Ghadir == | ||
Shia and Sunni exegetes believe that some verses in the Qur’an are about the event of Ghadir and have been revealed to the Prophet (s) in Hajjat al-Wida’. | Shia and Sunni exegetes believe that some verses in the Qur’an are about the event of Ghadir and have been revealed to the Prophet (s) in Hajjat al-Wida’. | ||
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Lady Fatima (s) said, “It is as if you do not know what the Prophet (s) said on the day of Ghadit Khum! I swear to God, the Prophet (s) appointed and upheld the position of Wilayah and Imamate for Ali (a) to avoid your greed to take it.” | Lady Fatima (s) said, “It is as if you do not know what the Prophet (s) said on the day of Ghadit Khum! I swear to God, the Prophet (s) appointed and upheld the position of Wilayah and Imamate for Ali (a) to avoid your greed to take it.” | ||
Imam Hasan (a) said, “Muslims saw the Prophet (s) and heard him when he (s) took my father’s hand on the day of Ghadir, when he (s) addressed them, | Imam Hasan (a) said, “Muslims saw the Prophet (s) and heard him when he (s) took my father’s hand on the day of Ghadir, when he (s) addressed them, 'anyone whose guardian is me, then Ali (a) is his guardian.’” | ||
Imam Husayn (a) said, “The Prophet (s) raised Ali (a) through all good manners and when strengthened Ali’s (a) soul, appointed him for imamate and on the day of Ghadir said, | Imam Husayn (a) said, “The Prophet (s) raised Ali (a) through all good manners and when strengthened Ali’s (a) soul, appointed him for imamate and on the day of Ghadir said, 'anyone whose guardian is me, then Ali (a) is his guardian.’” | ||
Imam al-Rida (a) said, “Day of Ghadir is more famous among the dwellers of skies than the people of the earth…if people knew the value of this day, the angels would undoubtedly shake hands with them 10 times a day.” | Imam al-Rida (a) said, “Day of Ghadir is more famous among the dwellers of skies than the people of the earth…if people knew the value of this day, the angels would undoubtedly shake hands with them 10 times a day.” | ||
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== Poets of Ghadir == | == Poets of Ghadir == | ||
First Century | First Century | ||
Imam Ali (a) – Hassan b. Thabit – Qys Ansari – Amr b. | Imam Ali (a) – Hassan b. Thabit – Qys Ansari – Amr b. 'Ās – Muhammad Humayri | ||
Second Century | Second Century | ||
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Third Century | Third Century | ||
Abu Tamam Ta’i – | Abu Tamam Ta’i – Di'bil Khuza’i – Abu Isma’il Alawi – Wamiq Nasrani – Ibn Rumi – Hamani Afwa | ||
Four Century | Four Century | ||
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Nine Century | Nine Century | ||
Ibn al- | Ibn al-'Arandus al-Hilli – Ibn Daghir al-Hilli – Hafiz Barsi al-Hilli – Diya’ al-Din al-Hadi – al-Hasan Al Abi Abd al-Karim | ||
Ten Century | Ten Century | ||
Ibrahim b. Kaf’ami – | Ibrahim b. Kaf’ami – 'Izz al-Din 'Amili | ||
Eleventh Century | Eleventh Century | ||
Ibn Abi Shafin al-Bahrani – Zayn al-Din Hamidi – Shaykh Husayn Karaki – Shaykh Baha’i – Shaykh Hurr al- | Ibn Abi Shafin al-Bahrani – Zayn al-Din Hamidi – Shaykh Husayn Karaki – Shaykh Baha’i – Shaykh Hurr al-'Amili – Husayn b. Shihab Karaki | ||
== Eid Ghadir in Islam == | == Eid Ghadir in Islam == | ||