When this Saheefah was published in 1431 AH in Lisaan ud Da'wat Gujarati language, no one would have thought that it would become so handy and popular among Mumineen that with every passing year its demand would surpass the available stock. So much so that its waiting list was prepared in the Vezaarat. This year in Rajab ul Murajjab, Aqaa Maulaa TUS gave permission for its reprint. With minor changes it is again made available with new look of cover-page for Mumineen, so that during the Layaali Faazelah of Shahrullaah, those who needed could refer it for various namaaz and du'aa.

Mumineen can keep it in their masalla and during Namaaz of Nisf il Layl and Laylat ul Qadr, one can recite various du'aas and waseelah. It has now become an integral part of day to day life for Mumineen as it contains every details of multiple aspects of an Alavi households. From madrasah-going children to seniors going to masjids, it touches every ages and proves to be a complete guide to lead an Alavi life.

During the majlis of Shab e Urs, Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS said that, "We all know that to work efficiently and responsibly there are different level of government officials who put in place things together for the national interest.  The things that are true for this material world, the same or even better is more powerful and flawless for the unseen world.  This is the ruhaani and nooraani world of farishta and jinnaat.  Du'aat e Mutlaqeen AQ are their masters and holds command upon them.  All of them are Khuddaam e Du'aat.  This ruhaani world governs us and have unimaginable power over us.  Rawzah Mubaarakah of Muqaddas Maulaa is the holy place of ruhaani powers.  It is the maqaam of sukoon and sakinah for the quloob of Mumineen."

The Fatimids began to expand outwards, swiftly bringing all of the Maghreb under their dominion. Thereafter, the Fatimids set their sights to the East where the Abbasids centers of power lay.  After numerous campaigns launched under multiple caliphs, the Nile Valley was finally conquered in 358 AH/969 AD, opening up the Middle East to their armies. The city of Cairo was founded as a new capital by the 4th Fatimid caliph al-Mo'iz. Opulent mosques and centers of learning including al-Azhar University were constructed, as Cairo quickly became the spiritual center for Ismaili Shia. The arts flourished during the Fatimid era, specifically rock-crystal carvings that became treasured by the Caliphs themselves and throughout the Mediterranean world.

Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS then explained the huge majma' of Mumineen assembled at the shab e urs of Muqaddas Maulaa that, "O Mumineen! The real Wiraasat of our Ambiyaa, Mursaleen, A'immat and their Du'aat RA is not castles, gems, gold, silver, estates, mansions, horses etc. but Kitaab, Hudaa, Hikmat, knowledge and surat o sirat.  Worldly wealth will get destroyed but the Intellectual wealth will permanently illuminate the lives of both the worlds.  Remain in pursuit of it as it will protect you from deterioration and degradation."

• “O Worshipper! Because your body had strength of food you were drawn towards the woman; if you did not had strength in you, you would not have casted your gaze on the woman”.
• “Sometime it happens that Sins themselves become Blessings for the Sinner. Just like when we learn to walk cautiously after we trample over an objects".
• Life of the World – its Luxuries, Comfort, Opulence and Riches is a deception. Religiousness is a Truth and will earn you an Eternal Reward. You will be tested in this World in various ways and will be tempted to leave the path of Religion. Remain steadfast to the Right path of Religion and ignore the Worldly deceptions.

The Land of Cairo, Misr is the land of A'immat e Faatemiyeen where one upon a time, Faatemi Imaams were Emporers and had their glorious empire for 2 centuries.  Mumineen filled with devotion can still to this day, roam freely in the streets, Masjids and Jawaame’ of Misr and can feel from the Maqaamaat of Imaams the fragrance of Jannah.

This land is so far the most unexplored land for the mumineen due to which their was too much curiosity around to know about the beauty created by our Faatemi Imaams. Mumineen were sure that coming to Cairo was one of their best decisions and would never forget this majestic Cairo.

Generally the places covered included, Masjid-e-Imaam Husain AS, Ra’s ul-Husain AS, Baab ul-Faradees, Jaame’ al-Azhar, Jaame’ al-Aqmar, al-Mo'izziyah Street, Jaame’ al-Anwar, Baab ul-Futooh, Baab un-Nasr, Jaame’ Ahmad-ibn-Tuloon, Jaame’ al-Ateeq, Jaame’ al-Juyooshi, Mashhad e M. Mohammad ibn Abi Bakr AS, Qabr-e-Saiyedna Badr al-Jamaali RA, Jaame’ Lulua and Qabr-e- M. Maalik e Ashtar AS.

Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS addressed mumineen in Nooraani masjid with this kalaam e mufeed, "O Mumineen! With this milaad we are celebrating the milaad of the Ashaab of every Ruhaani darajaat.  With every passing year on our birthday we are tieing a knot in the rope of our life and promising ourselves that we will help and improve each other in becoming a good human-being. 

The following points were covered during the walk:

1. There are specific type of insects which help in the transformation of flowers to fruits means pollination in specific plants.
2. Termites play an essential rule for the life and ecosystem of the Jungle.
3. Fragrant flowers are mostly white and they bloom usually during summer. 
4. Worms, ants and microorganisms make the soil fertile.
5. Medicinal plants must be used in proper proportion, time and through proper medium
6. Monsoon is the best time for cutting, relocating, repotting and duplicating the plants. 
7. The plant of gooseberry (amla) is very beneficial and precious.

"O Mumineen!  The radiance of the Noor of Muqaddas Maulaa is evidently shining on all of your faces.  It's not that you yourselves came for the Urs but Maulaa have brought you by his ta'eed.  Maulaa's Noor creates a magnetic force that always attracts pure-hearted noble mumineen whose soul and mind are treasured with this Noor.  I will keep this Noor illuminated in your hearts.  This mubaarak place is the precious wiraasat of our Maulaa.  By the razaa of my Maulaa and in my presence when mumineen gather in Rawzah Shareefah on the day of Urs, many take wasilah, nazar, mannat for Rozi, makaan and awlaad and do wholeheartedly Du'aa for the progress of our community."

Our Husaini majlis is Qur'anic majlis.  Each and every word reflects the light of Qur'anic aayats.  After 150 years, by the farmaan of Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS, the face and the place of the Moharram majlis got its new identity and it got transferred to the Qiblah of Masjid e Nooraani.  Every change is for good things that is felt only by the passage of time.  Patience is the key to accept changes.  Mumineen-Muminaat in these limited Husaini days should live full life based on Husaini Seerat and paak habits.

• The Speaker of Qur'an e Hakeem: Naatiq ul Qur'an
• Parcham-Flag: The Recognition of Respect and Sacrifice
• Mubaarak: Ilaahi Grace and Blessings

It was for the first time in Alavi history that on 27th April 2024 – 19th Shawwal ul Mukarram 1445, Saturday; Ahd e Imaam uz Zamaan – Misaaq was held on the soil of the USA in the name of 21st Faatemi Imaam Maulaana Taiyeb SA and his Naa’ib 45th Da’i al-Alavi al-Faatemi Saiyedna Haatim Zakiyuddin Saheb TUS in Denver. It was a historic and memorable day for the Durgawala family settled in Denver for the past 2 decades to witness the Ahd e Imaam uz Zamaan at their home in the presence of Saheb e Da’wat.

Alavi Mumineen of the USA esp. the east coast have decided to plan a visit of Huzoor e ‘Aali TUS to the USA in the future because looking at the present scenario of the Mumineen esp. students settling down in different countries for education; it is the need to time to tie them to our roots and preserve our culture and deeni principles-values.

Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS explained the word "Salaam” that bears a great importance as per our Taiyebi principles.  "Salaam" is the beautiful attribute of Allaah Ta'aala and His Wali on this earth.  Every Nabi, Wasi, Imaam or his representatives Du'aat carries the attribute of Salaam with them.  The name of M. Ali AS is Daar us Salaam, means the House of Peace and that is Jannat-paradise.  Allaah Ta'aala orders His wali to call people towards Daar us Salaam.  All the Imaams of Aal e Ali are the owners of Daar us Salaam. The Da'wat-divine call in which we believe is the Da'wat of this Daar us Salaam."

Focusing on the migration of Muqaddas Maulaa from Ahmedabad to Vadodara in 1110 AH, Aqaa Maulaa TUS addressed Mumineen in the majlis of Behram that, "In the entire Islamic history, Prophets-Awliyaa-Du'aat migrated from one place to another due to attacks or oppression from the enemies, political holdings or realignment, search for better livelihood, safety of Da'wat affairs as well as believers.  When we talk about this the best example that comes to our mind is the migration of Rasoolullaah SAWS from Makkah to Madinah.  Then comes the migration of Kufah, Salamiyah, Mehdiyah, Cairo, Yemen and Western India.  The city of Vadodara has continuously remained Daar ul Hijrat for our Du'aat since 335 long years.  Till now no other single place has got this unique status and distinction.  It is the Aal e Athar of Saiyedi Noohji that its 13 Du'aat has put up their strong efforts in protecting the standards of our small close-knit community."

VCC members have always emphasized that Cycling should be coupled with Nature loving and environment friendly activities.  With every cycling expedition members have learned and practiced the graceful behaviour with everyone having mutual benefits and gratitude.  In the month of Feb 2024, VCC admins zeroed in the most awaited place Daar us Salaam, which mirrors the dedication and passion behind the necessity of home-grown veggies at the residence of Saiyedna saheb TUS amid the dangerous effects of pesticide-driven grocery available in markets.

It was during the 1699 AD that the Alavis migrated to Baroda from Ahmedabad. The 28th, 29th and 30th Da’i al-Mutlaq were all born in Baroda, in the Fakhri Mohalla near Gendigate. This Mohalla also houses several Alavi Bohra families. During the time when the Gujarat Sultanate ruler Muzaffar Shah III (around 1570s) ruled Gujarat, Saiyedi Musanji bin Taaj Saheb of Vadodara went on pilgrimage to Hajj and promised (mannat) to build a mosque if he would return to Baroda safe and sound. Which he fortunately did.

The walkers entered the mosque premises with the Royal family members and other local associates who had arranged Alavi Bohra dinner Thaal for us in the nearby Taaj Hall. We were spellbound to witness the splendor of 450 yrs old mosque, its majestic mehrabs, pillars, glass frames, Qur'anic verses engraved on marble, a nicely shaped central qiblah where a designated person leads daily prayers.

Mukaasir Maulaa said, "O Talebat! Every Nabi loved plants and did farming. Our last Nabi Mohammad al-Mustafaa SAWS had a deep relation with Nakheel-date palms as he himself planted many in Madinah. In Madinah, Cairo, Yemen, Ahmedabad and Vadodara, the places where our Mawaali e Taahereen AS stayed, no building was complete but with the green space around it. Our Du'aat e Kiraam RA used to maintain large beautiful gardens where Mumineen can feel the jannati breeze and imagine jannati ne'maat. 42nd Da'i e Mutlaq Saiyedna Fidaali Badruddin saheb AQ was the last Da'i who himself managed the garden besides our Qabarastaan, Pratapnagar."

In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of health and fitness has become a cornerstone of modern living. Influencers on social media platforms ardently advocate for various forms of exercise, nutrition, and holistic wellness. It's a remarkable shift in awareness, often drawing comparisons to religious practices. Many express the sentiment that if only their religious teachings had been emphasized by their leaders then the world would have become a better place to live with manageable age-related ailments and reduced medical consultation.

Huzoor e ’Aali TUS graced the occasion and emphasized on the importance of Seeking Knowledge. Future of our Community is dependent upon the Education of our Youth.  It is the responsibility of the parents to look after the Deeni progress of their children.  Ustaaz sahebs of Madrasah will surely exercise their duty in imparting necessary ta’leem, but it is upon the parents to support Madrasah activities.  Parents should set the target to make their children aware of all the primary information of our Taiyebi Faith before their Bay’at e Imaam uz Zamaan AS.

Aqaa Maulaa Saiyedna saheb TUS always reiterates in his bayaan that, "O Mumineen! Stick to your Roots.  Today, what we are is because of our holy roots of Da'wat e Haadiyah that nourishes us for spiritual progress and prepares us against all odds and difficulties.  Originally our tongue is Arabic.  Our books, our thoughts and our lifestyle is not something far from ancient Arab Culture.  Many have forgotten it but we have retained it and surely will make it more practicable and acceptable to our children of Digital Era.  Due to our preparedness and cohesive approach, world scholars are coming forward to study our community where Modernity meets Traditionality."

Prof Dr Hayder Karbalaai, Head of Post Graduate Studies of Human Sciences at Karbalaa University and Advisor to the Karbalaa Center of Studies and Research - A Brief Report

The only hope of the pagan and uncultured world getting on the right track of civilized society was in Islam, but with Yazid on the usurped throne declaring disbelief in the bonafide apostleship of Mohammad Mustafaa SAWS and the Holy Qur'an being the revealed Word of Allaah Ta’aala, all hopes of the redemption of humanity from the abyss of material degradation and the lack of the truth about the real Creator of the Universe and the position and the commitment of man in it, were at stake.  On the hands of deceitful Yazid, the sanctity and Merits of Islam were going to be compromised and tainted with the fact that Maulaana Imaam Husain AS was holding the sublime responsibility of Imaamat in Madinah and Imaam was fully aware Yazid's venomous and malicious schemes against the spiritual authority of Ahl ul Bayt AS.

Imaam Husain was fully conscious of the heavenly objective of his very advent in the world being nothing but to meet this situation and to rescue Islam, Allaah's revealed faith and to elevate humankind to the glorious heights of the heavenly bliss. Husain knew the divine task of safeguarding the glory of Ahl ul Bayt AS assigned to him. He lived all these days in waiting for the hour to act as per his commitment to his grandfather. He also knew when to respond to the call from the people.

Mukaasir Maulaa said that, "With Social Media encroaching every personal spaces of our lives, there is an urgent need for all of us to be highly cautious and careful. Fame, greed, lust and opportunistic approach has captured our minds. This leads to fraud, scam, extortion and disloyalty. Every age-group is affected by this. Easy internet connectivity, habit of online shopping and banking, keeping trust on strangers and giving them important personal details add to this woe."

Dars e Haatemi is a small part of this endeavour.  Aqaa Maulaa TUS always thought to make every Mumineen to become a part of this vast treasure of Ilm e Haqq.  Before the commencement of this Dars, being Ma'zoon e Mutlaq, Aqaa Maulaa TUS conducted many such ilmi Duroos in Nooraani masjid.  Maulaa granted Razaa to Mukaasir Maulaa DM to hold such dars-assemblies of Mumineen to make the understanding of our Deen more easy and accessible.  Dars e Haatemi started on 4th Safar 1429/10th Feb 2008 at Nooraani Masjid.  This is till date a weekly Dars and this year it has reached its 500th ilmi gathering.  In 1438/2016 it got transferred for a year to Musanji masjid, Fakhri Mohalla.

Most distinguished work during the period of his Da’wat was to resolve the internal conflicts among the different groups and tribes of mumineen. He urged them to forget their generational pride and arrogance and lead life in the Khidmat of Da’wat and conform to the path of Allaah. Elevating the mumineen from the worldly matter and guiding them towards their destiny was an unparalleled task which Saiyedna ‘Ali (aq) successfully executed though he faced many challenges and difficulties.

In the last days of his life Saiyedna ‘Ali (aq) called his Hudood and companions in the Fort of Zamarmar and did Nass-e-Jali and appointed Saiyedna ‘Ali bin Mohammad al-Waleed (aq) as the 5th Da’i ul-Mutlaq after him. After his death, his body was brought to Sana’a city in a palanquin (palkhee). There is also an account stating that Saiyedna ‘Ali (aq) was martyred by poisoning him.

If Allaah Ta'aala were to afflict you, there is no one who could stop the affliction but He, and if He were to bestow upon you some favour, He has power to do all that He wills.  We have revealed through the Qur’an for the believers what is the best for them as far as Wellness and Mercy is concerned.  There is no being but has a guardian over it.  We have adorned the lowest heaven with the beauty of the stars and have guarded it against all rebellious demons.  If the disbelievers turn away and don't heed to the advice then tell them, Sufficient for me is Allaah Ta'aala.  There is no God but He.  In Him do I put my Trust.  He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.