Shikasta Nageeno ka Deedaar (A Glimpse of Broken Gems), is written by Noor Muhammad Salisi and published by Madrasa Imam Reza (AS) in Najaf Ashraf, Iraq.
This work is a compilation of 25 lessons on the topic of Ziyarat (pilgrimage) to the shrines of the Ma'sumin (the infallible Prophet Muhammad and the Shia Imams). The content originated from a series of lectures the author delivered to students at Madrasa Imam Reza in Najaf, beginning in Muharram 1441 AH.
The book serves as a detailed guide on the virtues, rewards, and etiquette of performing Ziyarat, with a special emphasis on the pilgrimage to the shrine of Imam Hussain (AS). It covers a wide range of related topics, including:
- The philosophy and history of pilgrimage in Islam.
- Specific etiquettes such as performing Ghusl (ritual bath) before Ziyarat.
- The significance of Mashi (walking pilgrimage).
- The spiritual rewards associated with visiting the shrines of Imam Ali (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS).
- Proxy (Niyabati) pilgrimage.
- The connection between Ziyarat and Bara'at (disassociation from the enemies of God).
Overall, Shikasta Nageeno ka Deedaar is presented as a spiritual and educational resource for understanding the profound importance of Ziyarat in Shia Islam.
