• Salman Farsi, the Son of Islam (Part 3)
    • Salman was always going with our Master Muhammad [PBUH] to defend the Muslim Mission against the enemies. Salman took part in all Muslim battles: the Battle of Bani Quraidha, the Battle of Khaibar, the Conquest of ...
    • Who is Umm-ul-Baneen?
    • Umm-ul-Baneen is the glorious mother of al-’Abbas. Her name was Fatima, daughter of Hizam. Historians have referred to her name among names of eleven mothers each of whom were known for their glory, honor, and good reputation.(1) Her father too was ...
    • Salman Farsi, the Son of Islam (Part 2)
    • The northern border of Medina was weak. Our Master Muhammad [PBUH] wanted the trench to be about five thousand meters long, nine meters wide, and seven meters deep.On the following day, the Muslims went out carrying their digging tools. To end the ...
    • Salman Farsi, the Son of Islam (Part 1)
    • It was before noon. Some Muslims sat in Prophet's Mosque waiting for Azan (call to prayer) to say noon prayer. Salman entered mosque and greeted his believing brothers. The Muslims wanted to know the Persian man's tribe. They mentioned their ...
    • I Walk for Hussein
    • I walk through the valleys and the shadows of the death that surrounds me, Entrenched in the smell of blood lingering in my soul, Searching for their stories repeatedly told and simultaneously ignored, And I walk ...
    • The Justice of Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S) and Us
    • It’s said that Imam Ali (A.S) was killed because of his excessive emphasis on practicing of and adhering to justice. After the demise of the third Caliph, people thronged Imam Ali (A.S) to ...
    • The Prophet’s flower
    • Hussein (A.S) spent his childhood with Lady Fatimah (S.A), Imam Ali (A.S), and especially with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The love and affection Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had towards Hussein (A.S) was so unique that ...
    • Blessings of Kowthar
    • When one of them is brought the news of a female [newborn], his face becomes darkened and he chokes with suppressed agony. He hides from the people out of distress at the news he has been brought: shall he ...
    • The Holy Prophet (PBUH):“Fatima (S.A) is a part of me
    • “What Allah gave to His Prophet from them (and), you did not spur any horse for its sake (acquisition), nor any riding camel; but Allah makes His prophets prevail over whomever He wishes, and Allah has power over all things.”“What Allah gave to ...
    • Victim of the Burning Door
    • For the City of Knowledge if Ali is the door, For the Prophethood of Muhammad Zahra is the door. Even the Prophet takes permission to enter her door, He used to salute every morn at her door, Gabriel descends from heaven, awaits at her door, Unless ...
    • O Ali, Prepare My Funeral at Night
    • To some it may be unclear as to whether Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (A.S) was oppressed and hurt after the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The answer to this question can be
    • Karbala: The Living Tawheed
    • The Ahl-ul-Bayt (A.S) have been living embodiment of tawheed (belief in the oneness of God). Their every moment of life has been in accordance to the will of Allah (swt). This fact is very much evident in the whole tragic event of Karbala. In Mecca ...
    • Abbas – Champion of Chivalry
    • It is very rare in history that a human being is created for the sake of another person and for the purpose of serving the cause of another human being. However, this is the story of ...
    • Observing Ethical Principles in Fighting the Enemy
    • History bears eloquent testimony to the fact that Imam Ali (A.S) in his career as the leader of Muslim community never violated ethical principles in exercising politics. On one hand, he sought ethical goals and on the other hand, he ...
    • Ethical Precept in Assuming the Leadership of Islamic Society
    • Imam Ali (A.S) did not violate any ethical rules in assuming the leadership of the Islamic society. He never committed inhuman acts in safeguarding his reign. In the proposed council of the Second Caliph, one major proposal by Abdur Rahman bin Awf was ..
    • No Deceit in Advancing Political Goals
    • Unlike many political leaders of the world who embark on any mischievous act to win in political games, Imam Ali (A.S) never did such so. “In these days the ignorant call it excellence of cunning. One who has been through thick and thin of life finds ...
    • Politics and Religion
    • Many believe that when someone enters the turbulent scene of politics and state management he has to ignore some ethical rules and principles in order to be able to manage the society in the best possible way. They argue that ...
    • Requirements of Love for Ahl-ul-Bayt (Part 2)
    • It is noteworthy that man’s love for Ahl-ul-Bayt will lead to their love for him too. Even if love for Ahl-ul-Bayt has no other blessing, it will cause their love for him. So which asset is more valuable than this? Imam Sadiq (A.S) has reported: ...
    • Requirements of Love for Ahl-ul-Bayt (Part 1)
    • Ahl-ul-Bayt are not in need of superficial love; rather, they require love which has its medium with it so as to reveal its amazing signs. Here are some requirements of the love for Ahl-ul-Bayt: ...
    • Signs of Love for Ahl-ul-Bayt
    • Love for Ahl-ul-Bayt is not only a sign of Allah’s love for man but it is also a sign of other truths as follow: First: Based on several narrations, love for Ahl-ul-Bayt is a ...
    • Love of Ahl-ul-Bayt is needed for ones happiness
    • We who are strongly in need of Allah’s mercy, favor and special attention must choose a path the final stage of which is Allah’s pleasure hence Paradise. In order to win Allah’s favor, we need mediation to find the truth. Based on Qur’anic verses, this ..
    • No Prophet Would Come After Him
    • When Allah made Muhammad (PBUH) Prophet, He designated him as the Last Prophet. For this reason, from the very beginning of his mission! The Prophet of Allah told the people that he was the last of the prophets, and that ...
    • Martyrdom of the suckling child (Ali al Asghar)
    • His mother was Rabab, the daughter of Imru al Qays bin Adi. Sayyid Ibn Tawoos says that when Imam Hussein (A.S) saw the corpses of his youth and friends, he resolved to be martyred, and called out, ...
    • Hazrat Abulfazl and Politeness
    • Politeness is a trait which is highly recommended in Islam. There are many traditions on politeness in Islamic texts. There are also many figures who are considered as examples of politeness. But Hazrat Abbas is a ...
    • Examples of Politeness of Hazrat Abulfazl (A.S)
    • It is narrated that Hazrat Abulfazl Al-Abbas (A.S) never sat next to Imam Hussein (A.S) without permission; he asked for permission and when he was allowed, he sat very politely. (1) Hazrat Abulfazl Al-Abbas (A.S) sometimes ...
    • Hazrat Abulfazl’s Characteristics
    • One of the sublime virtues of man in Islam is politeness, particularly being polite and nice to elderly, great men, and holy things or persons in all aspects of life because this trait ...
    • Hazrat Abbas (A.S) in Hazrat Mahdi‘s viewpoint
    • The great peacemaker, Imam of the Time, Hazrat Mahdi (AJ), Al-Qaim of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Household, describes his uncle, Abbas (A.S) as follows: “Peace be unto Abulfazl, Abbas Ibn Amir Al-Mo’menan, the great sympathizer of ...
    • Is Moses (A.S) Superior to Muhammad (PBUH)?
    • It is narrated from Imam Sadiq (A.S) that a Jew asked the holy prophet (PBUH): “Whether you are superior or the prophet Moses to whom God used to speak and had revealed Torah to him and ...
    • Doors of Knowledge of Ahl-ul-Bayt (A.S): part 2
    • Abu Baser: I said to Imam Kazim (A.S): I may be sacrificed to you, how is an Imam recognized? He replied: By certain characteristics.The first of them is that there has already been a reference to him by his father, so that ...
    • The Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abdul Azim Hassani (A.S): part2
    • After the victory of the Islamic Revolution there has been great increase in the numbers of pilgrims visiting the holy and the need for the creation of more pilgrimage spaces, welfare and cultural facilities for the pilgrims was greatly felt. With the ...
    • Abdul Azim al Hassani (A.S)’s Biography
    • His prosperous birth was in 173(Lunar Hegira) in the sacred city of Medina and his 79 fruitful years of life was simultaneous with the periods of four immaculate Imams i.e. Imam Mussa Kazem(A.S),Imam Reza(A.S),Imam ...
    • Advice of Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S) to Zakaria ibn Ibrahim
    • Zakaria, the son of Ibrahim, was a Christian. Later he converted to Islam and had the honour of meeting Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S). He told Imam (A.S) “My mother is a Christian and she is old and blind.” The Imam advised him, ...
    • Dispersal of Gems (Part 3)
    • A friend is tested through three matters. If he does them then he is a true friend, otherwise he is false. You should ask him for some money, deposit some money with him, and ...
    • Dispersal of Gems (Part 2)
    • Favors will not remain unless three characters are enjoyed: knowledge of matters that is incumbent for Allah the Praised in regard to the favors, showing ...
    • Dispersal of Gems (Part 1)
    • Some of the Shias name the following words of Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S) as Dispersal of Gems: 1- Inconsiderate judgment causes discrepancy, criticism causes enmity, lack of tolerance causes scandal, divulgement of secrets causes ...
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