Imam Hussein’s Raj’ah Continuation of Divine Help for Prophets and Believers
Since Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred unjustly in Karbala, divine help continues through his return (Raj'ah) in this world.
On the day of Ashura, in his final sermon, Imam Hussein (AS) declared:
“I will be the first for whom the earth will split open, and I will emerge—an emergence that aligns with the emergence of Amir al-Mu'minin (AS) [Imam Ali], the rise of our Qa'im [the awaited Mahdi (may God hasten his glad avdent], and the life of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH).”
Imam Sadiq (AS) said: “The first for whom the grave will split open, and who will shake the dust off his head, is Hussein ibn Ali (AS). He will rise with seventy-five thousand (followers)."
Then, he referenced these two verses from the Quran:
“Indeed, We will help Our messengers and those who believe in the life of this world and on the Day when the witnesses arise—the Day when the excuses of the wrongdoers will not benefit them, and they will be cursed, and for them will be the worst home.” (Verses 51-52 of Surah Ghafir)
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The Quran frequently speaks of divine help for prophets and believers. Here are some examples:
Help for Noah (AS):
“So We saved him and those with him in the ark.” (Verse 119of Surah Ash-Shuara)
Help for Abraham (AS):
“We said to the fire, ‘Be cool and peaceful (with Abraham).’” (Verse 69 of Surah Al-Anbiya)
Help for Lot (AS):
“When We saved him and all his family, except his wife.” (Verse 59 of Surah Al-Hijr)
Help for Joseph (AS):
“And as such We established Joseph in the land to live wherever he liked.” (Verse 56 of Surah Yusuf)
Help for Shu’ayb (AS):
“And when Our command came We saved Shu’ayb through Our Mercy, together with those who believed.” (Verse 94 of Surah Hud)
Help for Salih (AS):
“And when Our command came, We saved Salih together with those who believed with him through Our Mercy.” (Verse 66 of Surah Hud)
Help for Hud (AS):
“And when Our command came, We saved Hood, together with those who believed with him through Our Mercy.” (Verse 58 of Surah Hud)
These are just a few examples of divine support for God’s chosen ones.
