Amir-u1-Mominin Mow1a Murtaza A1i (A.S.) says in His Holy Qalams: Those who are tempted by wealth are never satisfied in their hearts, even if the wealth of the whole world is given to them. Their eyes remain thirsty of seeing more and more wealth. A remedy for this situation, that is, a remedy for tempted eyes is the graveyard. When the sand of the grave yard goes into the eyes of the person having temptation, then and only then, does his temptation subside. A tempted person ruins himself. The heart of a tempted person remains as that of a beggar's. As a result, a tempted person loses his reputation. A tempted person is totally untrustworthy and therefore no one listens to him. He discredits his own next seven generations. The life of a tempted person is totally disgraceful. A person having temptations ruins both lives, that is, the life of this world and the eternal life. A person who lends money with the temptation of gaining high interest, feels miserable, in case the principle and the interest is unpaid. Even if he decides to sue the debtor, he remains disturbed. The mind of a tempted person always remains at unrest. He has no peace of mind and lacks happiness in life. Even the great physician, Luqman, attempted to cure a greedy and tempted person’s fire of the heart but could not extinguish it. This is because the love of a tempted and greedy person for this material world is extreme. The remedy for such persons is with MURSHID QAMIL, the SHAH AND PIR. If such persons surrender to Him completely, then the MURSHID QAMIL can cure their hearts. A tempted person is always humiliated but he is unaware of the fact. He is degraded and loses his spiritual dignity. His greediness and temptations keep him away from doing good deeds in life. As a result, a tempted person sinks day by day. It is the most deplorable state of his 1ife.

Amir-u1 Mominin Mow1a Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says: Beware of persons praising someone for the sake of gaining material benefits. Such persons have temptations in their hearts. One should say SHUKRAN LILLAH (THANKS) to Allah when anything is received. Never praise anyone except Allah. Never keep temptations in your hearts.

People who are tempted with this world are unhappy. The only remedy for them is to avoid temptation.

0 Momins, when you find your life-boat involved in a storm, better direct it towards the shore. Anyone who directs his life- boat towards the right direction, that means avoids temptation, will never be unhappy. He will be every time gay and cheerful.

0 Momins, avoid temptation and greediness. Perform IBADAT BANDAGI regularly and do a charity. Bad actions discredits the name and the reputation. By good reputation becomes good.

By good actions one can know ALLAH. ALLAH-SUBHAN is in the hearts of all.

0 Momins, understand this most important factor and respect all people. If you will act in this way, ALLAH-RAHEMAN will be pleased with you and shower His DIVINE GRACE upon you.

When a rich man becomes greedy, his greediness is a curse to him. It is like good food being placed before him and he does not feel like eating it. Whem Mow1a has graced him with all the NIYAMAT (wealth), he should enjoy it and spend in charity in accordance with the Holy Firman Mubarak of Mowla. By the same token, if a rich man does not enjoy or spend in charity, and leaves his wealth after death, he faces hard times in this world and in the next. The wealth of such a greedy person becomes as useless as stones. He neither uses it nor enjoys it, and because of his greediness, his path in the next world i.e.Life after Death, becomes difficult and deteriorates. And what happens then? The greedy man's wealth goes to deceivers and thus proves to be as useless as the stones. Eventually, on the Day of Judgement, a greedy person has to answer to Allah for his disgraceful attitude.

Anyone who has a narrow heart is unhappy. One cannot be happy if one's heart and hands are not open and generous. It is better to make others happy than to please one's own heart.

Amir-u1 Mominin Mowla A1i (A.S.) says:

Have a Big and Generous heart because the Almighty Allah is graciously seated in the hearts of all. Anyone who does not give charity, no doub-t, has a hard and narrow heart. There is always anger in him and that person is constantly quarrelsome. A greedy man, therefore, shall not achieve anything but the curse of Allah. This is because he does not spend in the path of Allah During his life. A greedy person shall not recognize Allah and after death, his soul shall suffer.

Amir-u1 Mominin Mow1a A1i (A.S.) says in His Holy Qa1am Mubarak: 0 Momins, always give Charity, and to give Charity is NEK-KAAM which means Good action of life.

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says in His Holy Qalam Mubarak:

O Momins, give Charity as much as you can. To give Charity is a thanksgiving to Allah.

O Momins, do not hoard your wealth. The wealth you possess is by the wish and grace of ALLAH. Therefore, give Charity from what you have.

O Momins, do not worry about the future. Whatever you will spend in Charity, will be spent in the path of ALLAH, and it shall be your savings for the Eternal life.

O Momins, do not ever say I will give Charity tomorrow. To think that way is meaningless.

O Momins, when you give Charity, give with Love and Devotion. Always give cheerfully and with an open heart. If you will give Charity whole-heartedly and with a smile, you shall benefit immensely. The one to whom you will offer help with a smile, he shall be happy with your good gesture.

O Momins, give Charity in good spirit so that the people of the world will feel delighted, and will admire and appreciate your good actions. If, on the other hand, Charity is given half­ heartedly,all the benefits are jeopardized and sometimes even lost.

O Momins, anything spent in the path of Allah is the best action in life. Having immense wealth proves unworthy in life if not spent.Wealth spent in the path of Allah as Charity is worthy.

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says in His Holy Qalam Mubarak:

O Momins, if you spend your wealth extravagantly in material enjoyment of life, or even if you build a big house, in the end the result is, that all these material possessions will eventually turn into dust. Charity spent in the right path of Allah is for your betterment in both worlds.

O Momins, the wealth you possess is no doubt earned by the grace of Allah.

O Momins, you should therefore spend generously in charity. Keep what is necessary for your own use. Remember, you have to give an account of your possessions to Allah.

O Momins, Allah has graced you with all the NIYAMATS (GRACE OF ALLAH) and remember that you are the servant of Allah. You should therefore spend your wealth in the path of Allah. As a result of your good actions, you shall be pardoned of your sins and faults on the Day of Judgement.

O Momins, everyone desires the protection of ALLAH-KARIM. All are praying for His Divine Shelter. It shall always be better for a Charitable minded person on whom Allah constantly showers His choicest Blessings. AL-KARIM keeps minimum for Himself. He gives maximum to all. A Charitable person is glorified and his name remains immortal. A Charitable person is much closer to Allah and is loved by Allah. Everyone calls the Charitable person "THE GENEROUS" The destiny of a Charitable Person shines brightly. By giving Charity, "BARAQAT" , that is prosperity, increases. The house of a Charitable person becomes more and more prosperous. Just as a touchstone turns metal into gold, in the same way by giving Charity, Baraqat (grace of ALLAH) increases.

O Momins, give in Charity from what you have. Spend in the name of Allah. If you do so, you shall be admired by the people and Allah will be pleased with you.

O Momins, whatever you love, what ever is dear to you, spend it in the path of Allah. Allah shall reward you manyfold and your name in the world shall remain green and everlasting.

ORPHANS:

O Momins, anyone who, in the name of Allah,will feed and take care of orphans,will as a result, receive more ROJI (food). Orphans as well as the one who feeds the orphans are merely instruments. The RAZAQ, The Bestower of Roji, is Allah. Allah is The One who gives ROJI to all in this world. Anyone who spends after orphans and bears the expense, will become prosperous and the Roji of such person will increase to a great extent.

SENIORS:

An elderly person's weapon is nothing but a"CRY". An elderly person complains to others for any disturbances. Elderly persons are weak; if anyone disturbs them, what can they do? They are obviously helpless. Therefore, if you are able to help them, offer all possible help. Always be very polite and humble to them. If you will be kind and good to them, Allah will bestow His mercy on you. Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza A1i(A.S.) says in His Holy

Qalam Mubarak:

O Momins,give charity and help to people with love and affection in your hearts. By giving Charity, you delight hearts of others. Remember, O Momins, this Holy Qalam Mubarak, that by the love and affection in your hearts, you can delight the hearts of all.

O Momins, Charity in its best form should be Purely in the name of Allah. Charity without obligation is ideal. Charity given with an obligation is not only unbeneficia1 but it is sinful. Give Charity in the name of Allah, for the sake of love of Allah.

O Momins, never think that you are obliging the person to whom you offer Charity or assistance.If you will keep this teaching in your heart, your AKUBAT, that is Life after Death will be glorified .

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says: O Momins, by more people joining together for a meal, the Baraqat of food shall increase. Even if the quantity of food is small, you shall experience an immense Baraqat and Satisfaction by having food together. Qaffir does Charity with the aim of Paradise whereas Momin does Charity with the Ishq and Iman (love and faith) for Allah. Such Charity done with a noble heart Benefits the Momin immensely. A greedy Muslim has temptations of this world and eventually loses Faith in Allah. If one loses Faith, how can one achieve JANNAT (PARADISE)? A Muslim without Faith in Allah becomes a non-Muslim.

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says:

O Momins, a charitable hearted Faqeer is better than a greedy, rich man, because a Faqeer who has a big heart and courageous mind is "rich", whereas a greedy person's wealth is as good as dust.

O Momins, be courageous, earn good wealth and have a big heart. These are the Holy Qa1am Mubarak of Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza A1i (A. S.)

Amir-u1 Mominin Mowla Murtaza A1i (A.S.) says in His Holy Qa1am Mubarak: 0 Momins, teach your chi1dren and fellow beings good behaviour, so that they may behave decently in their lives. Remember, your children shall be greatly rewarded for their fine virtues. Parents who have taught their children to behave properly have given the best inheritance to their generation. Well behaved persons are always admired.It is better to associate oneself with well behaved people than with those who have a treasure of gold and who are misbehaved.Well behaved people bring happiness to the hearts of others far better than people of a misbehaving nature.Good behaviour is the most valuable treasure of life. Remember O Momins, these are the Holy Qa1ams of SAHEB-E-ZULFIQAR Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.). While you are at leisure, always make sure that you practice good behaviour. Similarly, during all walks of life, observe decent behaviour so that any person you come accross shall admire and appreciate you. Remember, to possess good behaviour, is a treasure more valuable than gold. Gold will vanish from this world and cannot be carried with you when death comes. But by having good behaviour in life, one can be fortunate to be graced with an audience of the ALMIGHTY ALLAH.The meaning of ADAB (good behaviour), is to consider oneself as the humble servant. 0 Momins, recite regularly, Allah's prayers. Anyone who behaves piously and decently in life shall achieve Holy Noorani Didar. A person having good behaviour is glorified with the highly dignified "JAYSA ADAB TAYSA NASIB", which means,"The more decent the behaviour, the more good is secured in life and also the more luck is achieved in life". No one loves those who are misbehaved. Those who are with "ADAB" (good behaviour), stay closer to all. Allah alone is the creator. One should always think about this, and understand the fact that misbehaved persons shall not achieve Holy Didar, and that well behaved persons shall always recognise ALLAH. (AMEN).

Consider anyone who offers you assistance as your Brother. One who does not care to help you is unaware of the Principle of Brotherhood. He may be your real brother but he is unaware of the true spirit of Brotherhood. Treat him as your Brother, the one who offers you help, because such help is most useful in this life.And remember that your good actions and behaviour impart freedom to your soul. One who is helpful to you during hard times is your Brother. If you have a real brother who does not assist you, he is unaware of the true spirit of Brotherood. He is undoubtedly unaware of the charm and beauty of Brotherhood.

0 Momins, anyone who shows you the Right Path and leads you towards good action is your Brother. Anyone who directs you towards humiliation by leading you to the wrong path is unworthy to be called your Brother, even if he isyour real brother. Anyone who teaches you and guides you to the path of God truly loves you and he is your True Brother.Remember, anyone who misguides you and directs you towards worldy temptations is unaware of the spirit of Brotherhood.Such attitudes can be indirectly taken as enmity and serve the purpose of an enemy. One who guides you to the right path, is your true Brother, because he saves you from the calamity of dangerous paths. Wrong and undesireable actions are always disastrous and degrading. It discredits the reputation.

0 Momins, love for this material world leads one to the wrong path, which is eventually humiliating. Treat him as your real brother the one who guides you to the path of love towards Mowla Murtaza A1i (A.S.) and His Divine Successors. Remember, in this life you wi1l find brothers who will watch your mistakes, faults and shortcomings and they will scandalize you publicly, which is a bitter experience. What hard and pitiful times lie ahead in this life!

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says in His Holy Qalam Mubarak: If you wish to know the IMANDAR (faithful) MOMIN, you can easily recognise him by the way he talks. Anyone who speaks the TRUTH is a TRUE IMANDAR MOMIN. To speak the truth is a sign of true IMAN. Be assured that TRUTH imparts SALVATION to momins.

0 Momins, always speak the TRUTH. Those who lie shall suffer permanently and they shall suffer immensely. Those who wi11 speak the TRUTH shall not suffer. Therefore Momins, speak the TRUTH. Behave 'TRUTHFULLY, because your Religion is based on TRUTH. Remember, these are the Holy Qa1ams of THE SHAH-E-AWLIYA, The Master of all the Angels.

Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.) says in His Holy Qalam Mubarak: You should haveABSOLUTE FAITH in these Holy Qalams.The one who isTRUE at keeping a promise is a TRUE FRIEND. The one who keeps a promise is a REAL friend. Keep Friendship with TRUE people. Love TRUE friends who keep their promises. Verily, Paradise is meant for such people.Those who LOVE truth shall achieve it. 0 Momins, lead your lives Truthfully and do not ever commit sins.0 Momins,haveTRUE FAITH and FEAR of God. Behave truthfully in all walks of life.

Amir-ul-Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali(A.S.) says in His Holy Qalam Mubarak: Those who are TRUE and lead a TRUE life are appreciated. The Faith of these TRUE persons is also admired and is appreciated by one and all. Everyone appreciates the TRUE PATH and TRUE FAITH. TRUTH is the sign of TRUE religion.

ALLAH is ONE. He is the CREATOR .Mohanmed (S.A.S.)is the Prophet of ALLAH. After the Holy Prophet Mohanmed (S.A.S.), the owner and the master of the Khilafat,is the Amir-ul-Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.).

Believe,0 Momins,that this is absolutely TRUE. Prophet Mohammed (S.A.S.) is the TRUE FRIEND and the LOVER of Allah. Allah is the TRUTH Himself. Those who speak the TRUTH are always protected under the shelter of ALLAH. TRUE persons shall not be harmed because they are the friends of Allah. Allah Loves TRUE persons.TRUE persons are the friends of Allah and there is a constant Divine Shelter as well as constant Divine Blessings for TRUE persons. TRUE people believe faithfully that Allah is present everywhere.TRUE people also believe faithfully, that Allah is seated in the hearts of all existing people in this world. There is a cheerfulness in the mind and heart of the TRUE Momin. Be assured, 0 Momins, that these Holy Qalams are the TRUE DIVINE QALAMS.

0 Momins,Allah is the One and Mohammed (S.A.S.) is the Prophet of Allah. 0 Momins, Mowla Ali (A.S.) is the Amir-ul- Mominin after the Prophet Mohammed. Have TRUE faith in this and accept this TRUTH, since these are the Holy Qalams of Amir-ul Mominin Mowla Murtaza Ali (A.S.). Please say the Holy Salwaat.
ALLAHUMA SALI ALLAH MUHAMMADAN WA AA'LE MUHAMMAD.

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

By the Grace of our Beloved Lord Khudavind Shah Karim Al Husseiny Hazar Imam, l am privileged with an opportunity of presenting before you an English translation of the Holy Qalam Mubarak of our beloved Awwal Imam SAQEE-E-QAWTHAR Amir-ul-Momineen Mowla Shah Murtaza Ali (A.S.)

l sincerely hope that the Holy Qalam Mubarak should prove instructive, inspiring and beneficial in both material and the spiritual lives, Holy Qalam Mubarak is the eternal teaching of Amirul Momineen Mowla Shah Murtaza Ali (A.S.) and is indeed a Book of great knowledge and wisdom for one and aIl.

Particularly for our young boys and girls aspiring to gain deeper knowledge of life and religion, Holy Qalam Mubarak is an indispensable Book for them. ln the modern age man’s material life has apparently become unsteady and insecure and it is therefore muddled up with unbearable burden of the daily burning problems. On account of the unending disappointments and misfortunes, man has become a miserable prey of constant frustrations and worries. Being depressed and frustrated combined with his own limited strength and courage to face the situation, man many times becomes exhausted and is unable to combat the miseries of life, Holy Qalam Mubarak is the perfect answer in the bewilderment of man. It shows an easy method to face the emanating evils and enemies of the human lives.

By regular reading of the Holy Qalam Mubarak the reader’s heart and mind will be eased and relieved from the unnecessary and unsolicited burdens laden on our present modern life.

Regular reading of the Holy Qalam Mubarak will not only impart relief to us but it will also fill up our lives with unexpected zest, enthusiasm, patience, endurance, courage, tolerance, humility, contentment, joy and generosity which is most expressly needed in our daily life.

Apart from the above stated great virtues, comforts and benefits it will also bring tremendous DIVINE GRACE (BARAQATS) in our material and spiritual lives from the DIVINE HOUSE of the Lord of the Age and the Master of Angles Amir Momineen Mowla Shah Murtaza Ali (A.S.) Moreover readers will also attain deep knowledge of the four religious stages i.e. Shariat,Tariqat, Haqiqat and Marifat.

Holy Qalam Mubarak is therefore the most beautiful and glorious gift graced by Amir ul Momineen Mowla Shah Murtaza Ali (A.S.) to his momins.

Dear brothers and sisters, you are earnestly requested to read the Holy Qalam Mubarak daily and regularly page by page and thus gain boundless BARAQATS from our Khudavind Mowla Shah Murtaza Ali (A.S.) 'THE NOOR-EN-ALLAH NOOR'-HAZAR IMAM.

Dear brothers and sisters, when you feel you are experiencing confusion in your life do not be discouraged -Never be disappointed but be confident of this most splendid gifted remedy "THE HOLY QALAM MUBARAK". Please read and re-read until it is well understood and digested. As a result of your conscious, regular reading of the Holy Qalam Mubarak you will definitely be enlightened with an endless eternal dignity and glory and you will experience boundless peace and happiness in your life.

Holy Qalam Mubarak is the Book of rare and unique knowledge on the religious stages i.e. Shariat, Tariqat, Haqiqat and eventually for an achievement of the glorious -high stage of MARIFAT-E-ALLAH.

I offer my sincere thanks to Mahmood Merali, Zainab Ismail, Nargis Mohamed, Naseer Dhirani and Amin Walji for their valued cooperation, and pray to Mowlana Hazar Imam for their health and happiness in their material and spiritual lives Ameen.

May our most Beloved Lord Khudavind 'NOOR-EN-ALLAH NOOR' Mowlana Shah Karim-al-Huseini Hazar Imam with His Most DIVINE GRACE and MERCY shower His choicest Blessings upon our Jamaths all over the world and may our Beloved Khudavind Hazar Imam guide us to 'SIRAT-UL-MUSTAQEEM' and may our Mowla Ali Khudavind HAZAR IMAM SHAH KARIM AL HUSSEINI bestow us with HIS DIVINE HOLY NOORANI DEEDAR

AMEEN AMEEN .

Al -Waez Shamsuddin Bandali Haji
Edmonton, Alberta.
September 1982