• Lady Zainab (s.a.): The Unschooled Scholar
    • A fter the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zainab (PBUH) and the other captives were brought to the palace of Ibn Ziyad. There, Lady Zainab disguised herself among the other women....
    • Lesson From Karbala
    • Accept all physical pressure and pain always on our true faith we steadfastly remainBattle begun unjustly by oppressors brave Hussain till the end tried to guide aggressorsCombine with words, when necessary, more swor...
    • Arbaeen Anniversary of Imam Hossein
    • Condolence on the Arbaeen anniversary, marking end of a 40-day mourning period after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (A.S), the third Imam of prophet Mohammad's (SAWA) .......
    • A Poem for Arbaeen
    • Written on the occasion of Arbaeen Imam Husain (A.S). Look at the heads atop the spear and the eyes that are full of tears. Husain has gone and his sister is alone, and her lonely sight is so hard to bear.......
    •    Abbas, The Lion Roars
    • He filled in the skin container with water, mounted his horse, and aimed towards the camp. Enemy soldiers cut him off, upon which he engaged them; he managed to fend them off and gained a leeway.
    • al-KAUTHAR
    • Name The Surah has been so designated after the word al-kauthar occurring in the first verse. Period of Revelation Ibn Marduyah has cited Abdullah bin Abbas, Abdullah bin az-Zubair and Aishah as saying that this Su...
    • Al- Kafirun
    • Name The Surah takes its name from the word al-kafirun occurring in the first verse. Period of Revelation Abdullah bin Masud, Hasan Basri and Ikrimah, say that this Surah, is Makki, while Abdullah bin Zubair sa...
    • FRUITS OF FAITH
    • This sublime belief which included those great principles bears numerous and useful types of fruits for whoever believes in it. A) VIRTUES OF BELIEF IN ALLAH Belief in Allah, His names and his Attributes i...
    • Material Comfort or Spiritual Happiness
    • Separation from the World A person with a religious goal cannot brook (tolerate or bear) the standards of worldly life. A worldly lifestyle that consists of seeking pleasure, wealth, fame, and material comfort...
    • Al-Ikhlas
    • hlas Name Al-Ikhlas is not merely the name of this Surah but also the title of its contents, for it deals exclusively with Tauhid. The other Surahs of the Quran generally have been designated after a word occurring...
    • AL-FALAQ
    • ALAQ Name Although these two Surahs of the Qur'an are separate entities and are written in the Mushaf also under separate names, yet they are so deeply related mutually and their contents so closely resemble each other'...
    • Al NAS
    • NAS Name Although these two Surahs of the Qur'an are separate entities and are written in the Mushaf also under separate names, yet they are so deeply related mutually and their contents so closely resemble each oth...
    • Jane Dammen McAuliffe
    • ffe Jane Dammen McAuliffe was appointed Dean of the College at Georgetown University in 1999.  She is also a tenured Professor in the Department of History and the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Dr. Mc...
    • The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS)
    • The Institute of Ismaili Studies, founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, promotes scholarship and learning on Islam, with an emphasis on Shi‘ism in general and its Ismaili tariqah in parti...
    • Wonders of Allah in Social System of Ants
    • nts A nts live in colonies and a perfect division of labor exists amongst them. When we take a closer look at their systems, we shall also see that they have a pretty interesting social structure. It will also come ...
    • Old manuscripts of the Quran
    • Most of the early original Qur"an manuscripts, complete or in sizeable fragments, that are still available to us now, are not earlier than the second century after the Hijra. The earliest copy, which was exhibited...
    • Political aspects Of Imam Khomeini
    • ini P olitical aspects Of Imam Khomeini"s overshadowed his other facets. As a consequence, his scholarship in other fields of humanity is remained in obscurity. It is time to deal with his thought in an academic manne...
    • Imam Khomeini in history, by history, for history
    • ory I mam Khomeini clearly realized that theology was getting in the way of history. He set about to redress the balance between history and theology. In Islamic literature of all schools of thought, history and t...
    • A Great Leader
    • der Let me say at this point that this politico-religious testament of mine is not made with the noble people of Iran only. Rather, It is recommended for all Islamic nations and the oppressed peoples of the world reg...
    • The Savior of Islam
    • The waters rippled; the wind was all play,Never were they, so happy and gay,It was Muhammad"s light and Ali"s ray The Savior of Islam had come to stay.......
    • The Reasons of the Revolution
    • Imam Hussein (A.S.) did not possess the necessary force that would enable him to win; he did not even rely on those who wrote to him from Kaufa because he declared his revolution before he received their letters and...
    • Philosophy of Muharram
    • In the hot and crowded hall, muffled laments are released like sullen doves and tears roll amidst sobs like dew on the petals of trembling roses. All are focused on Hossein. All are thinking about the Master ....
    • Martyrdom In The Way of Truth
    • Imam al-Husayn (a.s) was a man of faith and action. During nights, he worshipped Allah in privacy while during the day he worked hard and guided the people. He was constantly mindful of the poor and the needy...
    • The Journey of Imam Hussein
    • Imam Hussein (as) set out from Mecca to Iraq on the day of Muslims (attempted) rising in Kufa, that is the day of Tarwiya, after staying in Mecca ...........
    • The Journey of Imam Hussein (4)
    • In the morning, he stopped and prayed the morning prayer. Then he hurried to remount and to continue the journey with his followers.......
    • The Journey of Imam Hussein (3)
    • He, peace be upon him, went on from Batn al Aqaba until he stopped at Sharaf (for the night). At dawn he ordered his boys to get water and more .........
    • The Gems
    • On Ashoor night, he called his friends So pure and noble, each was a rare GEM To induce them to leave, with their dear ones For his sake, he declared, should suffer none. With rolling tears and heads bent down ...
    • Ali Akbar, the Hashmite Prince
    • The whole town of Medina was humming with activity. People from all parts of the town were looking into the street of the Hashimites where a caravan was getting ready for a journey. .....
    • Bibi Sakina (A.S)
    • Bibi Sakina was the youngest daughter of Imaam Hussain. She was a vivacious child, full of love and happiness. Everyone loved Sakina. She was also a very religious girl. She enjoyed reading the Holy Quran .............
    • The Betrayal
    • Pin drop horrifying silence, prevailed all round The mosque of Kufa stood on hallowed ground Treachery it had witnessed time and again It was the mosque where Ali had been slain........
    • The Day Of Ashura
    • At dawn the Imam glanced over the army of Yazid and saw Umar Ibn Sad ordering his forces to march toward him.....
    • Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions (3)
    • Ashura - Popular Distortions and our Responsibility This is a translation of a series of four sermons delivered by the author during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and...
    • Ashura (Misrepresentations and Distortions) (1)
    • This is a translation of a series of four sermons delivered by the author during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and significance of Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein...
    • Ali ibn al-Husayn Zaynul Abidin
    • The holy Imam Ali Zaynul-Abidin is the Fourth Apostolic Imam. His epithet was Abu Muhammad and was popularly titled as Zaynul-Abidin,The mother of this Holy Imam was the royal personage....
    • A Rose Bud Fades Away
    • In the dark desolate dungeon, the caravan halted The scorpions and snakes took fright and bolted Zaynab and Zainal Abedeen, prostrated themselves in prayer Without a word of complaint, without any demur.........
    • A Journey
    • It was peak of the mischief and virtues in chains; Just laws were sacked with rules insane; As the tyrants on the rise, and mass confused, offered lust with lies, and faith abused.
    • The Quranic Emphasis
    • sis T he Qur'an is a guide for every person, his teacher and mentor. Understanding it is therefore vital; otherwise it will remain no more than a sacrament. The crucial centrality of endeavors, personal endeavors, t...
    • Fortitude on Our Path
    • ath T he call towards the Truth has never gone unhindered and unopposed. Messengers were killed and tortured, the Believers were persecuted, and the Religion made a mockery of, to such an extent that even the Messenger...