The Exegesis of the Salutations to Hazrat Imam-e-Zamaana (a.t.f.s.) on the day of Friday
The Exegesis of the Salutations to Hazrat Imam-e-Zamaana (a.t.f.s.) on the day of Friday Peace be upon you O guardian and supervisor nominated by Allah on His creation The word “AINA” literally means ‘eye’ (Surah Maidah (5), Verse 54), similarly another meaning is derived from it is ‘spring’ (Surah Baqarah (2), Verse 60).The Holy Quran has used this word in context with these two meanings; otherwise the word has been used in several other meanings and contexts. According to famous Arabic litterateurs, the exact meaning of this word means eye and in rest of the cases its use is symbolic. He explained it with a simile that the reason for its usage in spring may be because the way water gushes out of the spring, similarly tears roll out of the eye. (al-Mufradaat) Hazrat Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) has been mentioned as the ‘eye of Allah’, In Quran, Allah has mentioned His eye in the following verse: (O Prophet!) And wait patiently for the judgment of your Lord, for surely you are before Our eyes (Surah Tur (52), Verse 48) It may be emphasized here that according to Islamic monotheistic beliefs Allah does not have any physical form or shape. However, He has made metaphorical references to things on His own like Kaaba is mentioned as His house and the she camel of Hazrat Saleh (a.s.) is mentioned as His own....
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