July 31st, 2008 by Dr. Shabbir
No, it is not the name of any “Imam”. IMAM ZAAMIN = The Guardian (literally, the Guarantor) Imam.
When it comes to superstitions, Muslims of all sects try to outdo one another.
Recently, ten youngsters were to travel out of town in two cars. One of the mothers chanted some Arabic words that she did not understand. Then they tied colorful bands on the arms of the youngsters believing that from then on the IMAM would be the Guardian or Guarantor for their safe trip - two way – “buy one, get one free”. Unfortunately, the very two cars collided soon after departure and all ten boys and girls received serious injuries.
While they were in the ER, the families ran into disputation:
- The mother who chanted and recited was not pious.
- She invoked the wrong Imam. It should have been Imam Mahdi. No, it should have been Imam Ali, nay, Imam Ja’far Sadiq, no, no all 12 Imams.
- As the youngsters were fighting for their lives, the families were fighting about the superstitious ritual.
- Fortunately, all boys and girls recovered in a few days but the families are not at speaking terms months after the accident.
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Wassalam,
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