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Khutba-tul-Bian

a. IImam ''Al iibn ''Ab-Tlib(((a.ss) mam Al bn Ab-Tlib a. s))

Imam Alia.s. said, you will find Divine secrets about us, in my sermon of Bian, which no one would be able to comprehend except the truly guided scholars. It is also recommended to first read and understand Hadith-e-Tariq 1 prior to refereing to khutaba-tul-Bian. 'Imam Ala.s. delivered the following Sermon: I am the one who has the keys to unseen and after the messenger of Allahsaww, no one knows about them except myself. I possess knowledge about everything, I am the one about whom Rasool Allahsaww has said, I am the city of knowledge and Alia.s. is its gateway. I am Zulkarnain 2 whos virtues are revealed in the Divine Books, I am that Hajar Mukarram 3 from where 12 springs will emerge, I am the holder of Sulaymans Ring 4 , I am the one who appraises the deeds of masses, I am Lohay-Mahfooz 5 , I am Jumb-Allah, and Qalab-Allah 6 . I am the one who has control over peoples views and beliefs and they will all return to us 7 and we are entrusted with the authority to evalutate their deeds, I am the one about whom Rasool Allahsaww said, O! Ali your conduct is the Sirat-e-Mustaqeem 8 and your judgement is, in fact, the verdict of thy Lordswt. I have the Divine Knowledge about the past and the future. I am the (companion of) First Adam and I am the (helper of) first Nuh 9 .

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See www.hubeali.com (http://hubeali.com/new/khutbat/Hadith-e-Tariq.pdf) Zulkarnainas was a Prophet who was struck twice on the head by those who were against Gods message. 3 Sacred Stone 4 Meaning, I have control over all Jinn and human beings. 5 A Divine display containing knowledge about the past, present and future. 6 Both these titles means very close to Allahswt 7 Means 14 Masomeenas 8 The correct and straight path 9 There were other worlds and nations before our universe.

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786-92-110 I am the reliever of Ibrahim Khaleela.s.-when he was thrown into the pool of fire, I am the proof of Divine mysteries, I am the rescuer and redeemer of a momin 10 , I create the means (of sustenance), I form clouds (in the skies), grow leaves on the trees and bless them with the fruits and make springs to gush out of the earths crust. I laid down the earth and raised up the skies, I separate truth from falsehood, I will send people towards heaven and hellfire, I deliver the meanings of Heavenly scripts, I was created Masoom 11 by Allahswt, I am the treasurer of Divine knowledge, I am Allahswts Hujjat 12 on His creatures, both in the skies and on the earth, I represent His integrity and justice, I am the Dabatul Arz 13 , I will blow the first Surr 14 on the Final Day of Judgement, I am Rarifa 15 , I am Allahswts that Symbol which will be shown on the day of Resurrection, I am the one, from whom nothing is concealed that may be on the face of the earth or residing in the gardens of heaven, I am that moment in time of Allahswt (which will appear on the Day of Judgement) whos denier will deserve the punishment of hellfire, I am that Divine Book of Allahswt which has no ambiguity, I am those names of Allahswt, which should be recited during all prayers. I am the Divine Light from which Mosesa.s. benefited and succeeded, I am the one who would bring down high risers with tremor (on the day of judgement) and I will comfort Momaneen as they emerge out of their graves. I am the one who has one thousand books of Divine Prophetsa.s., I speak all languages of the world, I am the companion and deliverer of Nuha.s., I console Ayuba.s. when he was suffering and I cured his illness, I comforted Younisa.s. and showed him the way out (of the fishs jaws), I am the holder of that Whistle which will destroy everything (on the
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A true follower of Ahlul-Baitas Infallible 12 Allahsaws Cause 13 Dabba-tul-Arz will appear near the mountain of Safa (near Mecca). He will have the ring of Hazrat Sulamanas and Asa (walking stick) of Hazrat Musaas. He will inscribe on the forehead of Momin (true believer) using the ring and will write on the forehead of Kafir using the Asa. For further details, please see Dajjal on www.hubeali.com. 14 Deadly Whistle which will extinguish all traces of life. 15 A Divine Carrier

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786-92-110 final day of judgement) and I will, subsequently, bring back to life all people, and I will look after the affairs of the Final day. I have raised the seven skies with the powers and commandments, entrusted to me by my Lordswt. I am very kind and extend pardon (upon repentance) but my wrath is certainly the wrath of Allahswt. I am the one who was praised by Ibrahim Khaleela.s. after being saved (from the burning fire), I am the wonder 16 of Mosesa.s. which will punish all sinners (by grabbing them from their necks), I am the one, who when looked at the skies, did not find anyone who could challenge me. I am the one who counts His creatures, even though they are numerous, and make sure they return back to their Lordswt. I am the trustee who protects Divine commands. I do not treat anyone with unkindness, as I am the Divine sustainer Wali Allah. His commands have been entrusted upon me and I have been made ruler over masses by my Lordswt. I am the one who called the Moon and the Sun and they moved forward in my obedience. I am the one who called upon seven skies and they bow down on my instructions and stabilised in perfect posture. I am the one who nominated all Prophetsa.s., created all worlds and laid down the earth. I am aware of all those affairs which have been made compulsory (by my Lordswt). I am the Amr 17 of Allahswt and the Spirit of Allahswt, as Allahswt says (in Quran), they ask you (O! Prophet) about the Spirit, you tell them that Spirit is from Allahswts Amr 18 . I am the one about whom Allahswt has said to His Prophetsaww, Two of you will send each and every malicious non-believer to the hellfire. I am the one who brought into existence everything, with the blessings of my Lord, after they were composed. I am the one who anchored the mountains and spread the layers of earth, I am the one who makes spring water flow, bring crops to yield grains, enable trees to grow and bless them with fruits. I am the one who predicts the sustenance required by the living species and bring down the rain, make clouds to produce thunder and flash lightening. I am the one who gave golden
The Cane which showed miracles Divine authority and powers 18 They will ask you about the Spirit. SAY: The Spirit [operators] at my Lords command, while you have been given only a smattering of knowledge. Chapter 15, Verse 85.
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786-92-110 rays to the Sun and enabled it to rise in the morning and created stars in the sky. I stabilise the boats in the deep oceans, I will bring the final day of judgement. I am the one who has no sign of decay and cannot be eradicated. I am fully aware of the instant and place of creation of each and everything, the fears which, pass through the minds, the affairs of intermittent eyes and all that which are hidden in the hearts. I am the Salat, Zakat, Hajj and Jihad of a true believer. I am the one who has been nominated by Allahswt to blow the final whistle, I am the manager and owner of all affairs from the beginning to the end, I was the first, being created from the Divine Noor, I am the one who creates bright stars and takes away accumulated wealth 19 . I have control over earthquakes and colossal tremors; I am the bearer of galaxies 20 and destroy matter (which you see as burning stars). I understand the reasons of manaya and Balaya 21 and distinguish between the just and unjust. I am the holder of eloquent columns of heaves, which could never be replicated by the cities (you build), and I will be distributing its bounties (to the deserving ones). I annihilate the arrogant and malicious with Zulfiqar 22 . I am the one who boarded Nuha.s. on to the rescue boat and saved and consoled Ibrahima.s. from the ravaging flames, ignited by Namrudl.a.. I was the saviour of Yousifa.s. in the time of his impoverished grief and pulled him out of the deep well. I am the master and mentor of Mosesa.s and Khizara.s.. I am the treasurer of the heavens and the worlds underneath the skies. I create the features of babies in the wombs of their mothers, I give eyesight to those who are born blind and heal the incurable. I am aware of all that is kept in the minds and hearts and all that which is consumed and stored in the houses. I am that Ba-auza 23 which Allahswt has referred to in the Quran. I am the one who was nominated by Allahswt at the time when all creatures were surrounded by the darkness and invited them to find salvation, under my guidance, but they disregarded their
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Similar to the burning stars Kuakab 21 Being subjected to hardship and being engulfed by the calamities/disasters 22 Divine Sword, brought to earth by Hazrat Jibraeelas during the battle of Ohad. 23 The one through which Allahswt afflicts punishment on His enemies, see Verse 26,The Cow, Chapter 2.

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786-92-110 Lordswts commands, after coming into existence (gaining endurance). Allahswt has described this, when he was sent to them they did not recognise him and became non-believers. I am the one who puts, with Divine blessings, the layers of flesh on the bones and I will, with my pious off-springs (Masooma.s.), carry Divine domain and Liway-alHamd 24

I know the hidden meanings of Quran and I am the master of previously revealed Books. I know the true interpretation of the Quran and I am the Wajah 25 of Allahswt in the skies and on the earth. For this, Allahswt says, Everything will be destroyed except the Wajah of Allahswt 26 , I am the one who will cause extinction to all evil powers. I am that gateway of Allahswt for which Allahswt says, those who have denied My Signs and became arrogant (will be punished)- neither doors of skies will be opened for them nor will they be allowed to enter into the gardens of paradise, (even if they struggle)- like a camel who can never manage to go through the eye of a needle - and thats how We punish the criminals 27 . I am the one who is obeyed by Jibraeela.s. and Michaeela.s. and I am the one who has appointed both Jibraeela.s. and Michaeela.s. to manage spring-water which follows from the gardens of paradise. I am the one who rotates duties of angles on the earth and know all people by their clan and to whom they follow. I am the one for whom the Sun was retrieved back twice. I am the one for whom Allahswt has specifically appointed Jibraeela.s. and Michaeela.s. to abide by my instructions. I am one of the most liked names of Allahswt, which is above all and the most elevated. I am the one who appeared at the mountain of Toor 28 , I am the Divine display 29 of Allahswt. I am the gate of Mahmoor 30 . I am Hars-o-

A flag, offering refuge from the hardship of the final day of judgement. Face or representation 26 Everyone upon it will disappear while your Lords face will remain full of majesty and splendour, Chapter 55, Verses, 26-27 27 Chapter 26, Verse 24. 28 The mountain where Divine Light was shown to Mosesas and his followers. 29 Kitab-ul-Mastoor (Lohay Mahfooz) 30 The first ever house being built on the Eighth Sky.
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786-92-110 Nasal 31 , I am the one whos obedience has been made compulsory, by Allahswt, on every soul and breathing species.

I will resurrect all, starting from the first to the last ones (ever existed). I eliminate cruel murderers with my sword Zulfiqar and burn away their essence of life with the wrath of Divine fire. I am the one to whom Allahswt has given full discretion over all religious affairs and I will take revenge from the cruel offenders. I am the one for whom all nations were asked to submit, but whoever refused and offended the Divine obligation, was annihilated. I am the one who will remove hypocrites from Rasool Allahsaww s fountain of Al-Kausar. I am that gateway of Allahswt which, has been opened for people; whoever enters into it will be saved but whoever turns away from it, would be pronounced as a non-believer. I am the one who holds the keys to the paradise as well as hellfire, I am the one who declared war against those oppressors who tried to extinguish the Divine light and stood in the way of His messengeras. Thus Allahswt eradicated their schemes (through me) and saved His Messenger and perfectly established His commandments. Allahswt blessed His messenger with the Spring of Kausar and awarded me with the eternal life 32 . I came to the earth to console Prophet Mohammedsaww. Thus, Allahswt blessed some (His love ones) with my recognition, whereas deprived others (His enemies) to acknowledge my attributes. I am standing in the

skies where only souls are able to travel and I am the only one who is able to breath there. I have the Divine knowledge but I opt to remain silent whereas Mohammedsaww preaches the religious message. I am the holder of Quranal-Aula 33 . I saved Mossesa.s. from the deep

waters and made Pharaoh to drown. I was holder of the wrath of Allahswt which, was sent to the nation of Mosesa.s.. I am the most

knowledgeable person and understand the communication of birds and animals.

I am the Symbol of Allahswt, Commands of Allahswt and

I am the beginning and I am the end. Aab-e-Hiat. 33 Divine Display/book in the skies.

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786-92-110 treasurer of Allahswt34 . I bring beings back to life and I take them to the valley of death, and again life stems from my commands. I provide sustenance and I listen to the calls of all creatures. I am aware of all and everything is under my observation. I am the one who visits the seven skies and the earth in an instant. I am the first and the final word of Allahswt. I am the Zulqarnan, Rasool Allahsaww depicted me as Zulqarnain of his nation. I am the master of that camel which was sent to Prophet Saleha.s.. I am the one who will blow the Divine

whistle on the day, which will be diabolical for the non-believers and there will not be any moment of relief. I am the Ism-e-Azam 35 which, is Kaf-ha-ya-ain-suad 36 . I am the one who conversed from the cradle of Jesusa.s.. I am the one who spoke with honest Yousifa.s. while he was very young, I am inimitable and there is no one to bear resemblance to me. I am the severe wrath of Allahswt (for His enemies). I will remain until the end and will be glorified by my Lordswt and assemble everyone and bring about the final day of judgement. I am one of those branches of Olive, for which Allahswt Says by the Figtree and the Olive. 37

I am one of the Divine Torches of Prophecy and I reveal matters (and show signs) where and when I wish. I am the one who observes the deeds of masses. There is nothing in the skies nor on the earth, which is hidden from me, I am the light of guidance and the candleholder in which the Noor of Prophet Mohammedsaww is placed. I am the one

who should be acknowledged (by a believer), without accepting my Divine authority; the deeds of worshipers are worthless. I hold the keys to all miracles and unusual signs that appear, either in the skies or on the earth. I bring about the Divine Justice and I am aware of all the turmoil and disasters, which strike from time to time. I know the population of the ants and know their burden and listen to their sighs, I know the count and heaviness of mountains, and know the droplets of
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Aiat-Allah, Hujjat-Allah and Ameen-Allah Sacred name 36 Divine abbreviation 37 Walteen Walzatone, See verse 1, Chapter 95.

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786-92-110 rain showers. I am that Aiat-ul-Kubra 38 which was shown to Pharaoh when he was among the wrong doers. I am the one who turned towards the two Kabah and will twice resurrect all beings. I am the one who reveals various commandments, in any form, I choose. I am the one who sprinkled dust on the faces of non-believers, . I am the one whos Divine authority was denied by thousands of nations in the past and in lieu to this, they were struck by my Lords wrath. I am the one who was praised, even before the existence of time and I will appear again near the final day of judgement. I am the one who destroyed the mighty Pharaoh and his kingdom, and punish the last ones Jibt O Taghoot 39 , burn alive Yauq, Yakhus and Nasr 40 since they are responsible for misguiding numerous nations. I communicate in many languages and can offer verdict in over seventy forms. I am the Divine interpreter of the Quran and I am aware of all that would be needed by the followers (of Quran). I witness all that occurs during the day and night and all that will occur until the final day of judgement. I am the one who enjoys seventy-two names of Allahswt. I observe deeds of all species, being spread from the East to the West 41 and there is nothing hidden from me which belongs to them. I am the Kabah, Bait-ul-Haram and bait-ul-Tayaq 42 , for which Allahswt says, worship the Rab 43 of these houses. I am the one who would be made custodian, instantly, by the Lord, of the East and the West. I am the Mohammed Mustafasaww and I am the Ali Murtazaa.s., just as Mohammedsaww has said, Alia.s. is from me. I am the praiseworthy of Ruh-ul-Quds 44 , I am the one who cannot be represented by a name or resembled with any entity. I bring to life all species the way I like and I am the bab-e-Hattah for those who wish to succeed (in the day after). There is no one but the greatest and the most eloquent Lordswt, may Allahswts peace be upon Mohammedsaww and his progeny and all
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The most eloquent Divine Symbol Devils- Abu Bakrl.a. and Umarl.a. 40 The names of idols being worshiped during the pre-Islamic era. 41 The south and North are included in the width of East and West. 42 The direction for worship, House of Allahswt and the Divine house built on the 8th Sky. 43 The custodian of these houses. 44 The Divine Soul

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786-92-110 praise is for Allahswt Who provides means of subsistence to all the inhabitants of the Worlds.

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