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== Importance of Ziyarah in Shi'a Culture == | == Importance of Ziyarah in Shi'a Culture == | ||
In Islamic culture and all Muslims' tradition, Ziyarah has an important position which can be understood from | In Islamic culture and all Muslims' tradition, Ziyarah has an important position which can be understood from [[hadith]]s received from [[Imams (a)]] about the promised rewards for Ziyarah. Hadiths about recommendation of Ziyarah of [[the Prophet (s)]] are many and at the level of [[Tawatur]] [high frequency of narration] and agreed upon by both [[Shi'a]]s and [[Sunni]]s. Therefore, Muslims go to Ziyarah of the grave of the Prophet (s) since long ago. | ||
Although Ziyarah of the graves of the righteous, especially the Prophet (s) is accepted by all Muslims, however the concept of Ziyarah is more important in Shi'a culture. In addition to Ziyarah of the Prophet (s), Ziyarah of infallible Imams (a) is also a part of Shi'a rituals and is very important to them. | Although Ziyarah of the graves of the righteous, especially the Prophet (s) is accepted by all Muslims, however the concept of Ziyarah is more important in Shi'a culture. In addition to Ziyarah of the Prophet (s), Ziyarah of infallible Imams (a) is also a part of Shi'a rituals and is very important to them. | ||
In Shi'a culture, | In Shi'a culture, Ziyarah means the connection with the infallible Imam (a) and admitting his [[Wilayah]], Ziyarah has a tight relation with the issue of the [[love of the Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], [[Tawalli]] [Loving] and [[Tabarri]] [rejecting]. | ||
Ziyarah of the Infallible (a) is among the signs and requirements of loyalty towards them and doing justice to their rights of | Ziyarah of the [[Infallible]] (a) is among the signs and requirements of loyalty towards them and doing justice to their rights of Wilayah over their followers; since, in the view of Shi'a, the Prophet (s) and Imams (a) have Wilayah and even after they pass away, their positions are preserved. | ||
One of the fruits of Imam's | One of the fruits of Imam's Wilayah is his control over the hearts, meaning that Imam has control over souls and hearts of people. In most Ziyarah texts, such a Wilayah and Imama is admitted; for example, it is mentioned in texts for Ziyarah of Imams (a), "I attest that you see me here and hear my word and answer my salutation." In Shi'a view, the soul of Imam becomes aware about his visitor with God's permission and this has made Ziyarah for Shi'a a lovely and spiritual meeting, the influence of which can obviously be seen in Shi'a prose and poetry. Ziyarah and the holy shrines of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] have had great roles in Shi'a history and paying great attention to these is considered among significant cultural symbols of Shi'a. | ||
== Types of Ziyarah == | == Types of Ziyarah == | ||