Ziyārah: A Journey of Bonding
The spiritually uplifting journey of visiting the Maʿṣūmīn and their families is also a very transformative experience. As mentioned in the Illustrated Ziyārah Guide to Iraq, when visiting the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) we feel closer to them and have an increased love for them and that will lead us to want to be like them. One can feel like a changed person internally. This can also reflect on the individual’s relationship with their family, community and the world. Additionally, the experience of going to ziyārah with close ones can be a bonding experience. This blog post features experiences from individuals who went for ziyārah this past December and how this journey strengthened their bonds with their families and friends
Family Meetings
A family meeting may sound boring, formal, and uninspired. Yet, done correctly, family meetings can have a wholly galvanizing effect, bringing family members closer together, living more harmoniously, being a source of support for one another and growing and learning as a unit. Imām ʿAlī (ʿa) has said “There is no backing [and support that is stronger and] more reliable than consultation (or consulting one another).
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