Spring break is around the corner, some are planning to go for ziyarat.
When will we prepare for the ziyarat of the Imam of our time?
How many of us wake up every day to realize that our Imam is not here with us?
How many of us think for a moment before taking an action that our Imam will be satisfied with our action?
How many of us look towards the stranger sitting next to us in Friday prayers, to make sure if they need anything?
Maybe he might be the Imam…
Oh! I wish I could have answered your call oh Aba Abdullah Hussain!…. Do I really believe in what I am saying?
The Imam of our time is calling us every moment in our lives. Do I answer his call?
Do I answer HIS call when we know that he is praying at the call of the Adhan?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when I’m lying?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when I hit the snooze button for fair prayers?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when someone is rude to me and respond back in kindness?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when I argue over petty issues which hold no value?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when I am making fun of others?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when my thoughts are running wild when I stand on the prayer mat?
Do I answer your call Oh Imam! when He taketh away the things I cherish in life? Do I say Alhamdolillah even in times of hardship?
Do I really believe that you even exist?
Do I…….