O my brethren, as we are thrust into yet another year whether we welcome it or not let us confront our shortcomings with honesty.

We must strive to be more compassionate, steadfast, and relentless in our prayers and duas, for nothing else will save us from the abyss we create for ourselves. We beg for the boundless mercy of Allah (the supreme) because we know our deeds are pitiful, our sins overwhelming, and our reliance on His unimaginable grace is our only hope for Jannah.

O Allah, forgive the heinous sins we commit again and again without shame. Purify our hearts, which are hardened with arrogance and neglect. Guide us with the light of Ali and Hussein, and grant us the severe patience we lack, the humility we refuse to embrace, and the piercing realisation of our approaching ominous akherat (our souls are but in your hands) !!

Ya Ali, Ya Hussein.!!!

Chairman of Bustan-e-Zahra Mr Mahmood Padhani