Be like the flower that gives its fragrance to even the hand that crushes it. -- Imam Ali Ibn Abu Talib (a.s.) The man who is known as the Lion of God. The man known as the gate of knowledge. The man known as the Voice of Human Justice. The man who is knows as the father of the soil. The man who conquered Khaybar by lifting the gate which would have to be opened by 40 men. The man who is the greatest commander of any army. The man who is known by his humility and generosity more than he is known for his bravery and how valiant he was as a warrior. The only man who gave to the poor while in Rukuh. The man known as the gate of knowledge. The man who people took at God. If the greatness of men was a drop, then this man is an ocean. However when people ask me to talk about you, I do now know whether to start talking about your greatness or start talking about your sorrows because the mind cannot comprehend either. If I could only have one prayer answered, it would be asking God to stand by this mans side for the rest of my life. My lord, give heaven to whoever you want because I dont care. All I just want to walk in the footsteps of this man. No words can describe you oh Ali. We dont celebrate today because we think you became the Imam today. You have always been the Imam. When my mother gave birth to me she said Ya Ali. Throughout my life, I have and will call out Ya Ali. I have had people close to me pass away, but in their final breaths they said Ya Ali. If I was allowed to only say one word, it would be Ali. Ya Ali. Ya Ali. Ya Ali.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:13:42 +0000