Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi has issued a directive declaring the 7th of Rabi\u2018 al-Awwal as the official day to honor Lady Narjis (peace be upon her), the mother of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the announcement, commemorating Lady Narjis is a reflection of veneration for Divine symbols and a sign of piety of the heart. His Eminence emphasized the importance of holding special ceremonies and programs to mark this occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stated that this commemoration honors both the mother and the progeny of the Imams, linking it directly to the reverence of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). In his note, the Supreme Marja wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Honoring the noble mother of our master, Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), is in essence an appreciation of his virtuous lineage and a manifestation of devotion. May Allah grant success to those who organize such commemorations and accept their efforts.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Historical sources do not provide a precise date for Lady Narjis\u2019s passing. Some researchers, based on the writings of Sheikh Saduq in Kamal al-Din, suggest it occurred after the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him), while others, citing Khizrani, indicate it may have been before his martyrdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following requests from the faithful, the Public Relations Office of Imam Husein Media Group (peace be upon him) has registered the 7th of Rabi\u2018 al-Awwal\u2014one day prior to the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)\u2014in its calendar of commemorative events. Programs in multiple languages will introduce and explain the elevated status of Lady Narjis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The office invites the faithful to hold gatherings and events that honor her memory and present Lady Narjis as a historical model of virtue, particularly for young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lady Narjis, originally of Christian lineage and a descendant of Simon, the disciple of Jesus (peace be upon him), achieved the highest spiritual and moral ranks under the guidance of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). She exemplified obedience to God, love for the Imams, and steadfastness in adversity, making her a unique figure in the history of Imamate as the mother of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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