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Imam Zainul Abideen's Unique Way of Teaching Islam

At the time of our 4th Imam, Imam Zainul Abideen (A) it was very difficult for Imam (A) to teach Islam to the people. This was because Yazid’s men used to keep a close watch on Imam’s (A) movements.

Imam Zainul Abideen (A) had seen his father, Imam Husain (A), and other loyal friends and family die for the sake of Islam.

Imam Zainul Abideen (A) decided that the best way to teach people about Islam, was by prayers (Du’a). As a result, we have today a beautiful collection of his Du’a in a book called: “Al-Sahifat al-kamilat al-Sajjadiyya” - The complete book of Al-Sajjad, (Imam Zainul Abadeen (A) was also known as al-Sajjad). 

An extract from a du’a for Sunday (the 1st verse) from AL- Sahifat al-kamilat al-Sajjadiyya:
In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful.
In the name of Allah from whom I hope for nothing but bounty, and from whom I fear nothing but justice!
I rely only upon His word, and I cling only to His cord!

Just in these few lines Imam (A) is teaching us so much:
He is teaching us that only Allah is the provider.
He is teaching us that we should not fear Allah as He is the most forgiving and the most Merciful but at the same time He is also the Most Just and it is this justice that we should fear.