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As it is said that the people of paradise will feel no pain or suffering, does that mean that there will be no Majlis of Imam Hussain (a) in paradise?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

At the end of times, prior to Qiyamah, there will be Raj'ah; the return of the purest and the return of the wickedest. 

This is when retribution will happen, and those responsible for the worst of oppression will be held accountable for what they did. 

This means that in Heaven there will be no more sorrow or grief or sadness. Indeed, as our ahadith say, attending the Majalis of Imam Husain (a.s.), weeping for him and the tragedy of Karbala, writing poem for him, and everything related to serving Imam Husain (a.s.) will amount to mandatory entering of Heaven. 

This itself is the greatest blessing, if we do it sincerely and with correct ma'rifah, truly recognising the status of the Imam and following his teachings in practice.

If we are fortunate enough, we could also be in the vicinity of Imam Husain (a.s.) and Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) in Heaven, in shaa Allah.

And Allah knows best.
What should someone do if they unintentionally hurt someone's feelings through a prank about a personal matter they were not aware would cause pain, and are now being blamed by others and feeling anxious about it?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Such person who caused pain to other person must do everything possible to seek pardon and forgiveness from the person who was hurt even if it happened unintentionally. Hurting heart of a Momin is more dangerous than breaking the Holy Ka'bah into pieces.

Wassalam.
In most Shia texts I have read so far, they have screamed excruciating pain upon those who do not pray Salah and rarely the rewards. With this in mind, how does one pray their Salah with a peaceful mind and with any love for Allah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There are many Hadeeths about the great reward and ample blessings and gifts for the person who performs Salah. Also the emphasis on praying Salah with dedication as we read in the first verses in Sura Al-Mo'minoon.

You can read in Thawab Al-A'maal by al-Shaikh Al-Sadouq many narrations in this regard e.g. When the believer performs Salah, the angles cover him with a cover of mercy, and his sins will fall down like the leaves of the tree in autumn. If the believer knows the mercy on him while he is praying, he will never leave his Salah. Prayers cleans the book of  deeds and removes the bad deeds, etc.

Wassalam.
We know that, in this world, human suffering may be due to a test, trial, or punishment. However, these are not applicable for animals. Why, then, do animals suffer pain?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Animals have their own level of choice between doing good or doing bad. Animals which do bad to other animals can face the results of that bad. Animals suffering with out doing bad to other animals will definitely be compensated by Allah, The Most Merciful. Allah never punish or let any creature suffer for no reason or compensation. His Mercy has showered on every thing (Any My Mercy Has embraced everything),Sura 7, Verse 155. And also (Our Lord, Your Mercy and Knowledge has comprehend every thing) Sura 40, Verse 7.

Wassalam.