The Mahdi Times October 2011 | Page 15

The Guarantor, Imam Reza a.s By: Laila Ali The 11th Dzul Qad'ah marks the Blessed day which saw the Wiladat of Imam Reza a.s, Our 8th Imam a.s in the Holy City of Madinah. As of yet, I have not been given the Opportunity to visit Imam Reza a.s in Mashhad and Allah swt is the Best Provider and His Will is Just, Only the mistakes have been mine and I pray for the Forgiveness of my Creator as I am truly not worthy, it is His Mercy that even Allows a sinner like me to Utter His Name, Mola Ali Waaris. Those who have visited other Masoomeen a.s know the power in those Ziyarats and only they know how much peace it feels to stand near them or to pray near them or talk to them, as you are truly in their presence. May Allah swt Grant us the Opportunity to visit all of those dear to our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, Inshallah, Mola Ali Waaris.  The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza a.s is in the holy city of Mashhad and is one of the most extensively visited pilgrimage centers in the world, with more than 20 million pilgrims annually visiting the Imam a.s from all corners of the world.  As I sit here writing this and contemplating on how many visitors visit Our 8th Imam annually, Subhanallah at the fact that the world knows of his existence. This is a de