1. Congratulations on the Blessed Birth of Imam Mahdi
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2. Interview of an Aradi Merchant with a Reputable National News Platform, Organized by Mr. Vahid
Interview with Mr. Mehdi Khodadadi in Moniban: From Laborer to Global Trade, A Story of Effort and Perseverance
3. Special Article for Newcomers
February 14, 2025, marks the final days of the Sha’baniyah Festival—an opportunity well recognized by experienced traders.
4. The Support of the Supply Commission in the Mid-Sha’ban Festival
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5. Services for Utilizing Supply Capacity
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Stay in daily contact with your Arad User to receive promotional services faster and with better quality, leading to greater income.
6. The Repetitive Story of People Getting Rich
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7. Festival Participants - Last Day of the Festival
The table below presents the registered festival participants from yesterday.
| Full Name - Promotion |
| Majid Heydari Jafari P 12 |
| Asna Suzandeh P 9 |
| Mehdi Ghafari Moghadam P 9 |
| Elaheh Rezaei P 8 |
| Mohammad Reza Farhadi P 8 |
| Mohammad Mahdi Rajabi Kalarmi P 7 |
| Farzad Rezaei Namdar P 6 |
| Hasan Zabiri P 5 |
| Ali Parsaei P 5 |
| Milad Davoodi P 5 |
| Mousa Fazlali P 5 |
| Reza Mahdavi P 5 |
| Ramin Hazrati P 4 |
| Masoud Hosseinali Gol P 4 |
| Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh P 4 |
| Liana Norouzi P 3 |
| Masoud Haghshenas Jazi P 3 |
| Alireza Navabi P 3 |
| Mohammad Sadeghi YazdAbadi P 3 |
| Maryam Ghorbani P 2 |
| Nader Hamidzadeh P 2 |
| Faezeh Mansoub Astaneh P 2 |
| Zahra Sadeghi Ali Abadi P 1 |
| Mojgan Moghtadar P 1 |
| Zari Yeke Fallah P 1 |
| Faezeh Hosseinkhanlou P 1 |
| Seyed Sajjad Foruzan P 1 |
8. The festival will not be extended under any circumstances.
This headline is an important message for those who assume that Arad Branding, like many banks, institutions, companies, or elections, extends the festival to gain more opportunities and extra profit.
And now, it's you who will see that the festival will not be extended under any circumstances.
Neither will the festival's services be available to those who do not register their names by the end of today, nor will the prices remain the same as today after tomorrow.
So, anyone who intends to take action should do so by 24:00 tonight.
9. Fruitless Expressions of Devotion
Christians and Jews certainly observe and monitor our expressions of devotion to the Prophet’s family.
Even many irreligious and non-religious individuals, who have no reverence for the Prophet’s family, mock religious and devout people.
They have a very important point of logic, which is this:
You have had at least 45 years under an Islamic system, with complete freedom to seek intercession from the Prophet and his family—so why is your financial situation worsening year after year?
We must truly be able to provide a worthy response to this question.
Last night, my family and I had the privilege of visiting the shrine of our master and leader, Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (peace be upon him). After the pilgrimage, I sat in a corner of the shrine, listening to people's prayers and supplications to the merciful Imam and observing the heartfelt devotion of those longing for the Prophet’s family.
I see only one reason for this abundance of fruitless expressions of devotion:
We have not properly understood the duty and mission of the Infallible Imam.
The Prophet’s family is referred to in the Book of God as the Straight Path.
When you recite Surah Al-Fatiha and say to God, “We worship You, and we seek help from You,” you immediately follow it with a supplication:
"Guide us to the straight path." (Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 6)
Why ask for the path to be shown?
So that we may follow it.
If you ask someone for directions and they point you in the right direction, what do you do next?
You take that path.
The Prophet’s family is the very Straight Path that must be followed by the people.
God states in His book:
"And those who strive for Our cause—We will surely guide them to Our ways." (Surah Al-Ankabut, Ayah 69)
This means that when you exert effort and struggle in the path of divine principles, God will show you the next steps.
This is the mission of the Prophets and the Prophet’s family.
What do our people seek in their expressions of devotion?
I listened to the prayers.
Everyone had a request—for the Imam to handle everything from start to finish and deliver the outcome.
Even after more than an hour of listening, I did not hear a single person say, “O Imam Mahdi, show me the right path, and I will strive with all my might to achieve my goal.”
Not a single person said, “O Imam al-Rida, you show me the way, and I will put in the effort and walk the path to reach my goal.”
Everyone wanted a ready-made outcome, with the Imam completing the task for them.
But the Imam will certainly not do this, because it contradicts the Quran, and the Imam, as God’s representative, does not act against His words.
God states in His book:
"And that each person will only have what they endeavoured towards."
"And that the outcome of their endeavours will be seen in their record." (Surah An-Najm, Ayahs 39-40)
Yet our people want to make no effort while expecting the Imam to strive on their behalf and deliver results without them lifting a finger.
This is where we must acknowledge that we have misunderstood our Imam—hence why our expressions of devotion yield no results.
Someone visits the shrine of Imam al-Rida and says, “O Imam, I am struggling with financial problems,” and—unsurprisingly—over 99% of requests are financial.
The next day, by divine decree, this person, after years of working as a laborer or employee—having toiled in the wrong way—becomes introduced to business and trade.
The mission of the Infallible Imam ends here.
Now, the question is:
When people who prayed at the shrine of Imam al-Rida, the shrine of Lady Fatima Masoumeh, the sacred mosque of Jamkaran, or their own homes—seeking economic relief from the blessed presence of Imam Mahdi—become introduced to business, will they embrace it and engage in trade with dedication and effort?
How many of them, upon discovering business opportunities, will say, “O Imam Mahdi, thank you for showing me the way; from here on, I will take responsibility, strive, and struggle to succeed”?
In my opinion, less than 1%.
And this is why our expressions of devotion bear no fruit.
10. Trade: The Clear Path of God and His Prophet
Trade is the clear path of God and His Prophet. Most of you did not discover it in your youth and instead spent years struggling in labor and employment. Then, God granted you sustenance and introduced you to trade.
The question is: Is the right path shown to people solely through prayer and supplication?
No, my dear.
Let me write the Quranic verse for you again—this time, read it more carefully.
"And those who strive in the way of Our traditions, We will surely guide them to the right paths."
Trade is the most significant economic path of God. He has placed nine-tenths of all wealth within this profession, leaving only one-tenth for all other occupations combined.
Now, it’s just you and trade.
Do you want God to show you the right ways of trading?
God says, "If you want Me to guide you, then strive in this path."
And striving—jihad—has two main forms.
1. Jihad with wealth
1. Jihad with the self
And in every Quranic verse, God has mentioned jihad with wealth first.
That means, first and foremost, loosen your purse strings and invest your money if you want to be shown the right way in trade.
If you say, "No, God, I’m willing to do anything except spend my money," God will not accept it.
First, bring forth your wealth.
Then, He commands: "Now that you have put forth your wealth, bring yourself as well—your time, energy, and effort."
Just yesterday, some esteemed individuals signed up to manage and direct trade offices in their provinces.
They wrote down their available hours for trade per week: one hour, two hours.
Now, let’s be honest—don’t you spend more than seven hours a week on useless Instagram browsing, meaningless movies, TV series, and other unproductive activities?
But when it comes to trade, just one or two hours?
When you invest your money and dedicate yourself, that’s when God says: "Well done."
Then, He commands: "O My Prophet, O My Prophet’s family, whom I have appointed as channels of My grace and mercy in this world, guide this person and show them the path!"
But only show the path—do not walk it for them! Because God has stated in His book that He only shows the way.
A person’s share of both this world and the hereafter is determined by their own effort and struggle.
Have you ever heard of the Prophet—despite enduring over 23 years of hardship for the sake of spreading God’s religion—ever praying a single prayer on someone else’s behalf?
Did he ever perform Hajj for someone who hadn't?
Did he ever give charity on behalf of another person?
"They state that no soul burdened with sin will bear the burden of another." (Surah An-Najm, Ayah 38)
Now we understand why so many expressions of devotion from the people yield no results.
I wish so much that—just for two minutes—I could hold the microphone instead of those who speak in the shrines and tell the people: "O people, do not place your burdens on the shoulders of Ali ibn Musa al-Rida. Instead, seek solutions from the Imam, take responsibility for your own actions, and then you will see how quickly your circumstances will change!"
11. What is the Role of Arad Branding?
Since Arad receives money for promotion, it uses those funds to hire employees who handle part of the business tasks that you would otherwise have to manage yourself.
In short, a person either takes responsibility for their own work or pays someone else to do it.
This principle is accepted in God's tradition.
It is like how you either have to cook your own food, marry someone who will cook for you, or pay a restaurant to prepare your meals.
Otherwise, if you simply sit and rely on the 14 Infallibles, you can be certain that no food will descend for you.
The people of Jesus (peace be upon him) once made such a request to God, seeking food without effort.
God answered their request, but the warning of punishment that followed was so severe that if I were in their place, I would have said, "O God, I will prepare my own food; I do not need You to do it for me."
"Remember when the disciples asked, O Jesus, son of Mary! Would your Lord be willing to send down to us a table spread with food from heaven?"
Jesus replied, "Fear God, if you are truly believers." (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Ayah 112)
In other words, "This is a disgraceful and unnecessary request to make of God.
Is it really His job to be your cook?"
But those foolish people were persistent.
"They said: 'We want to eat from it and have our hearts assured, and know that you have told us the truth and be among those who bear witness.'" (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Ayah 113)
This reminds me of those who say, "If I do nothing and yet succeed in business, then I will believe in Arad's promises about trade."
Jesus (peace be upon him) was forced to pray for them.
"Jesus, son of Mary, said: 'O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table from heaven to be a feast for us—the first and the last of us—and a sign from You. Provide for us, for You are the best of providers.'" (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Ayah 114)
God responded:
"Allah answered, I am sending it down to you. But whoever among you denies afterwards will be subjected to a torment I have never inflicted on anyone of My creation." (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Ayah 115)
In simple words, "I will tear him apart in a way that no one has ever seen before."
When I read this, I said, "O God, I do not want Your table, because I know I will be ungrateful, and I do not want to face such a punishment."
Thus, we learn that no one will carry another's burden.
So, I must either handle my business tasks myself or pay someone else to do it.
Someone who purchased a promotion package and indicated that they only work one or two hours per week—what response should you give them?
The more significant role of Arad Branding is that it has made business, which once required a large investment to start, more affordable. It has transformed it into an opportunity where people from all walks of life can engage in trade.
This would not be possible without branding, a concept mentioned five times in God's book under the term "Masouma" (labeled).
These are the roles that Arad plays in exchange for the money it receives for promotion.
However, Arad also provides additional roles in your business life, for which it does not charge.
1. Daily education and training for traders
2. Bringing traders together to exchange experiences and create synergy
3. Creating a stimulating and motivational environment to sustain business efforts
Next year, there will also be six exclusive services for festival members.
1. International business trips with senior executives
2. Meetings with foreign trade delegations in Iran
3. Networking events with renowned national traders
4. Networking events with reputable factory owners
5. Having a commercial office in provincial capitals
6. Using luxury vehicles for business formalities
Which of these services is superior to the others?
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If it were up to me, you know what I would say?
I would tell the people of Iran: "O people, Imam Ali (peace be upon him) said:
'Engage in trade so that God may bless you, for I repeatedly heard from the Messenger of God that sustenance is divided into ten parts, nine of which are in trade, and God loves the professional and trustworthy trader.'"
I would tell the people of Iran:
Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him), from whom you have taken the Shia faith, commanded you to engage in trade.
He commanded you not to abandon trade, for doing so would make you degraded and insignificant.
To me, showing the path of the Prophet of God and the Household of the Prophet is the greatest goodness and blessing of Arad in the lives of the people of Iran.
Even in the lives of those who heard this call but did not take it seriously, mocked it, or denied it.
They too will one day understand that Arad has been full of goodness and blessings for them, but they themselves rejected this divine grace and favor.
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