Our Purpose
Faraj translated from Arabic is ease. The Imams have described the re-appearance of the 12th Imam as Faraj due to the ease which will be associated with his appearance. The group has been named faraj as the aim and mission of this group is to constantly remember and pray for that faraj and ease which is imminent. Being in the sacred lands and in the vicinity of the chosen Ahlul Bayt, we are reminded that the most urgent dua we should be praying for is the re-apperance of Allah’s 12th decisive argument.
Why Faraj Group?
Faraj Group has been inspired from the efforts of Dr.Ehsan Sajanlal of Dubai who has been a frequent and dedicated Zawwar of Imam Hussein for years. After having travelled with the group a few times, we were encouraged to take Zawwar from region of North America. As the roads paved to become easier for Ziyarat of Aba Abdillah, the intensity of Zuwwar also increased alhamdulilah. Faraj Group has been operating first as an offset of Dr.Ehsan’s Imam-e-Zamana group and then as it’s own entity since December 2006.
Hadith of the merits and the importance of the Ziyarah of Aba Abdillah:
- Imam Ali Redha has said, “There is a binding contract on every shia and follower toward his Imam and the most perfect and beautiful way to fulfill this contract is to go to the Ziyarah of the grave of that Imam.”
- The Messenger of Allah said to Hussain, “Oh my son! On the Day of Judgment, it will be my duty to go to the Ziyarah of those who come to my Ziyarah during my life or after my death or have come to the Ziyarah of your father, or to the Ziyarah of your brother, or to your ziyarah, and to save them from their sins.”
- Imam Jafar as Sadiq has said, “Go to the ziyarah of Hussain and do not be disinclined to it. Verily he is the Master of the Youth of Paradise from along the creation and he is the Master of the Martyrs.”
- Imam Jafar as Sadiq has said, “There is no prophet in the heavens or on the earth who does not ask Allah for permission to go to the ziyarah of Hussain. There is always a crowd of Prophets descending to go to the Ziyarah of Hussain and a crowd ascending back to the heavens.”
- Imam Jafar as Sadiq has said, “Verily Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, visits those who go to the Ziyarah of the grave of her son, Hussain and she seeks forgiveness for their sins.”
- Imam Jafar as Sadiq has said, “Do not neglect the Ziyarah of Hussain. Do you not like to be among those for whom the angels pray?”
- Zurarah asked Imam Muhammad al Baqir, “What do you say about someone who goes to the Ziyarah of your father (Hussain) while he is in the state of fear? Imam replied by saying: “On the Day of Great Terror (the Day of Judgment), Allah will keep him safe and the angels will receive him. They will give him glad tidings by saying, “Do not be saddened. This is the day of your success.”