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Yeah i get your point... i've no references, but i hope someone can come up with the evidences... All i can say is, although we can't see them, they can see us and so when you're using the gesture or the clap they flee out of fear... Regarding the disabled, you've a point there, but then again, Allah SWTT is the Hafeedh and He would definitely protect the unprotected ones, whether they're able or disabled, weather they perform the gestures or not.. it's probably an extra protection cover.. i dunno.. i could ask someone who has Ilm e Ja'fr and get back EnshaAllah. Wabillahi Tawfeeq.

Salaamon 'Alaykom. Who is your Marja?

Salaamon 'Alaykom WWB Allahumma 'Ajjil li Waliyyekal Faraj AS. I do not have the referrences to this, but i have learnt from my father as well as from many aalims (scholars) that clapping sound tends to scare away the evil spirits to the distance of as far as the clap sound echoes. This has been proven many a times by the effected persons as well. And as for drawing a circle while reciting the Hesaar Doa'a, it is a signal that you are making a boundary and protecting yourself from the evil spirit such that it cant cross the boundary and harm you. This too, has been proven effective Alhamdolellah. In any case, as i was searching for references, i saw the below from a very reliable source, duas.org: For recovery of misplaced or lost thing Sometimes it so happens that something is lost or misplaced and then because one cannot find it one gets perplexed. In case something is lost or misplaced, and one has to search it before mid-day, one should recite the following Dua thrice, and after each recitation Allah the thing will be found out. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ اَصْبَحْتُ فِيْ اَمَانِ اللهِ وَ اَمْسَيْتُ فِيْ جَوَارِ اللهِ. Transliteration: bismil laahir rahmaanir raheem asbahto fee amaanil laahe wa amsayto fee jawaaril laahe. Translation: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I have entered upon the morning in the protection of Allah, and I shall enter in to the evening in the refuge of Allah. If the search is to be made after mid-day the following Dua is to be recited 3 times, clapping each time. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ اَمْسَيْتُ فِيْ اَمَانِ اللهِ وَ اَصْبَحْتُ فِيْ جَوَارِ اللهِ. Transliteration: bismil laahir rahmaanir raheem amsayto fee amaanil laahe wa asbahto fee jawaaril laahe. Translation: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I have entered into the evening in the protection of Allah and I shall enter upon the morning in the refuge of Allah. http://www.duas.org/101dua.htm#_Toc238539243 See link for verification. Wabillahi Tawfeeq.

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: The bosom of the wise is the safe of his secrets; cheerfulness is the bond of friendship; effective forbearance is the grave of short-comings. It is narrated that Amir al-mu'minin said in expressing this meaning that: Mutual reconciliation is the covering for shortcomings; and he who admires himself attracts many opponents against him. وَ قَالَ عليه ‏السلام: صَدْرُ الْعَاقِلِ صُنْدُوقُ سِرِّهِ وَ الْبَشَاشَةُ حِبَالَةُ الْمَوَدَّةِ وَ الِاحْتِمَالُ قَبْرُ الْعُيُوبِ‏ وَ رُوِيَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فِي الْعِبَارَةِ عَنْ هَذَا الْمَعْنَى أَيْضاً : الْمَسْأَلَةُ خِبَاءُ الْعُيُوبِ وَ مَنْ رَضِيَ عَنْ نَفْسِهِ كَثُرَ السَّاخِطُ عَلَيْهِ Brief explanation: In the last phrase, Amir al-mu'minin has described the consequences and effects resulting from self-admiration namely that it creates the feeling of hatred and humiliation-against others. Thus, the man who manifests his greatness by every pretext in order to make himself conspicuous is never regarded with esteem. People begin to despise him because of his mental condition in seeking self-conspicuity and are not prepared to accord him the worth which he really has, much less to regard him as he himself thinks to be.

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: Knowledge is a venerable estate; good manners are new dresses; and thinking is clear mirror. وَ قَالَ ( عليه‏السلام): الْعِلْمُ وِرَاثَةٌ كَرِيمَةٌ وَ الْآدَابُ حُلَلٌ مُجَدَّدَةٌ وَ الْفِكْرُ مِرْآةٌ صَافِيَةٌ.

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: Incapability is a catastrophe; endurance is bravery; abstinence is riches; self-restraint is a shield (against sin); and the best companion is submission (to Allah's will). وَ قَالَ ( عليه‏السلام): الْعَجْزُ آفَةٌ وَ الصَّبْرُ شَجَاعَةٌ وَ الزُّهْدُ ثَرْوَةٌ وَ الْوَرَعُ جُنَّةٌ وَ نِعْمَ الْقَرِينُ الرِّضَى

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: Miserliness is shame; cowardice is a defect; poverty disables an intelligent man from arguing his case; and a destitute person is a stranger in his home town. وَ قَالَ ( عليه‏السلام(: الْبُخْلُ عَارٌ وَ الْجُبْنُ مَنْقَصَةٌ وَ الْفَقْرُ يُخْرِسُ الْفَطِنَ عَنْ حُجَّتِهِ وَ الْمُقِلُّ غَرِيبٌ فِي بَلْدَتِهِ

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: He who adopts greed as a habit devalues himself; he who discloses his hardship agrees to humiliation; and he who allows his tongue to overpower his soul debases the soul. 2. وَ قَالَ (عليه‏السلام ): أَزْرَى بِنَفْسِهِ مَنِ اسْتَشْعَرَ الطَّمَعَ وَ رَضِيَ بِالذُّلِّ مَنْ كَشَفَ عَنْ ضُرِّهِ وَ هَانَتْ عَلَيْهِ نَفْسُهُ مَنْ أَمَّرَ عَلَيْهَا لِسَانَهُ.

Please elaborate "focus on your self" as it could send the wrong msg across to people who might not understand what you're hitting at... Wabillahi Tawfeeq

Civil disturbances can include but are not limited to socio-economic and/or political issues, Any other ideas anyone?

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: During civil disturbance be like an adolescent camel who has neither a back strong enough for riding nor udders for milking. 1. قَال(عليه السلام): كُنْ فِي الْفِتْنَةِ كَابْنِ اللَّبُونِ ، لاَ ظَهْرٌ فَيُرْكَبَ، وَلاَ ضَرْعٌ فَيُحْلَبَ. Brief Explanation: "Labun" means a milch camel and "ibnu'l-labun" means its two year old young. In this age the young is neither suitable for riding nor does it has udders which could be milked. It is called "ibnu'l-labun" because in this period of two years its mother bears another young and begins yielding milk again. The intention is that during civil disturbance or trouble a man should behave in such a manner that lie may be regarded of no consequence and ignored. No need should be felt for his participation in either party". This is because during mischief only dissociation can save from molestation. Of course, when the clash is between right and wrong it is not permissible to keep aloof nor can it be called civil disturbance; but on such occasions it is obligatory to rise up for the support of right and suppression of wrong. For example, during the battles of Jamal and Siffin it was obligatory to support the right and to fight against the wrong.

Salaamon 'Alaykom WWB Allahumma 'Ajjil li Waliyyekal Faraj AS. We wish to undertake this golden opportunity to reach out to all the masses in an attempt to explore the depths of the wonderous universe hidden within the precincts of the valuable sermons and sayings of Emam Aly Ibn. AbiTaleb (ASWS) that have been compiled by Allamah Al-Syed Al-Sharif Al-Razi in the famous "Nahjol Balaghah." In this attempt, we shall EnshaAllah try to take a few sentences (of the sermons) at a time, or a saying at a time. Along with quoting the sermon / saying number, we shall EnshaAllah try to explain and discuss the selected lines. It will be highly appreciated if we also discuss various ways of how we can implement these teachings by ideas on incorporating them in our day to day activities. All are welcome to put in their thoughts and to participate in this discussion that is aimed at increasing our knowledge and ultimately make us better Muslims and Mo'meneen, EnshaAllah Ta'ala. May Allah (SWTT) dedicate the Thawaab of this initiative, the discussions and outcome to all Marhomeen - Elaahi Aameen. Wabillahi Tawfeeq Was Salaamo 'Alaykom WWB Allahumma 'Ajjil li Waliyyekal Faraj AS ----- Request for 1 Surah Al-Fatihah and 3 Al-Ikhaas for my father, Zaker-e Ahlolbayt (ASWS), Marhoom Al-Hajj Ma'alim Liyakatali Gulamali Chandoo and all Marhomeen and Shohadaa. Thanks.

When the dooms day will come about, man will not move one step from his place till he is questioned about four things. a. The way how he spent his life? b. As to how did he wear out his youth? c. About the wealth, as to where he got it from & in what way he spent it? d. And about the love of us the household of prophet. (TUHFUL AQOOL, P56)

The example of my household (Hazrat Zehra (SA) & the twelve imams) is like that of the Hazrat Nuh's (AS) ship. Who so ever boards it will get rescued (salvation) & the one who opposes the boarding of it, gets drowned. (JAMIASAGHIR VOL 2, P533 Hadith, 8162)