Essays On Ghadir

Preface

"0 People! I have been commanded to proclaim this affair (Le. the Wilayat of Amir -ul- Momenin p.b.u.h.) so that the arguments are completed for all the people; present or absent, and whether born or will be born. Verily, those who are present should convey this message to the absent ones and the fathers to their sons until the Day of Judgment. "

This is the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) prophetic message which on Ghadir day attracted the believers. Those who heard these Divine words by hear, constantly tried hard to deliver them to others. In this way, the bare reality that originated from that brilliant pool was made to flow in the dry desert- the life of human beings- ang they quenched the life of those who were thirsty of seeking the truth.

Thus, they mode use of their tongue and pen on this way and wrote hundreds and thousands of books and essays on Ghadir. They left after entrusting this trust to their next generation.

In pursuance of achieving its cultural objectives, Naba Cultural Organization invited interested writers in 1423 A.H. (2003) to use their pen in the service of Imam Amir - ul- Momenin (p.b.u.h.), and once again enliven the event of Ghadir.

From those writings, the best were selected and this collection appeared on the basis of those articles.

The main aim behind this invitation and publication of the selected articles is to encourage the writers of Ghadir to strive on this path.

As such one can witness differences in description, repeat of some points, detailed and brief explanation in few cases and reference to second hand sources in these articles. But one can find a heart that beats in remembrance of the master of Ghadir.

While thanking our dear ones for writing articles, we recommend the following points to them:

1- Not to leave their study and research on this subject. 2- To ponder over their readings and analyze them. 3- To reflect over innovations in their writings and refrain from repeats found in Ghadir writings. 4- The spirit of acceptance of criticism not only for new writers but also for the experienced ones will go a long way in improving their works.

One should not neglect this secret of success.

Selection, compilation, arrangement and edit of the essays have been undertaken by Mr. Hamid Farnagh and the current work is the outcome of his effort. We thank him for his endeavors.

We pray to God to grant us success in taking constant steps and actions in remembrance of Ghadir, and increasing our knowledge and the concern of our readers to this Divine Message.

While awaiting the promised one of Ghadir, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.sh.) let us fill the spirit of Ghadir \jthin ourselves, and in our society so that on the day of Imam's advent, we witness the prayers of holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) as saying: "0 God! Love the admirers of Ali and behold his enemies as your enemies. Hold dear those who Ali is dear for them. Be angry with those who make him angry. Assist his helpers and abandon those who abandon him. Make him the standard and equilibrium of truth. "

Naba Cultural Organization M. H. Shahri