Imam Ali (as) and the City of Lights

Question: Sayyidi (Q), Imam Ali عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ is the Door of Madinatul Munawwara/The of City of Lights?

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS) Shaykh Nojan Mirahmadi (QS), Imam Ali (as) holds a significant position in the establishment of the City of Light, Madinatul Munawwara. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “I am the city of knowledge and Ali is the door.” This signifies the pivotal role of Imam Ali (as) as the door to the City of Lights. The reality of Madinatul Munawwara is represented by the family of the Prophet (ﷺ), and Imam Ali (as) represents this reality.

Imam Ali (as) leads a life of sacrifice and represents the perfection of the moon, the side that is never seen, symbolizing the hidden face of the moon. This signifies the eternal connection between the Sun and the Moon, representing the Muhammadan Reality. The Companions, including Imam Ali (as), embody the reality of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Creation.

Imam Ali (as) is described as the caretaker of the door, representing the reality of the city of all knowledges. Those who connect with the inheritors of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, such as Imam Ali (as), are dressed and fused with the reality of nine, symbolizing the ultimate perfection and connection with the Muhammadan dress.

Furthermore, the reality of Surat ut Tawbah, the ninth surah of the Quran, is associated with the teachings of Imam Ali (as) and the Naqshbandi tariqah. This reality emphasizes the importance of making tawbah, istighfar, and self-sacrifice, as symbolized by the absence of Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem in this surah.

In conclusion, Imam Ali (as) holds a profound and symbolic position as the door to Madinatul Munawwara, the City of Lights, representing the eternal connection to the Muhammadan Reality and the path of self-purification and sacrifice.

May Allah (ﷻ) grant us the ability to embody the noble qualities of Imam Ali (as) and the Companions, and may we be blessed with the light of their guidance. Ameen.

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