Mourning of Imam Husain (a.s) Hadith: 20

Through successive chain of transmitters, the Honourable Shaikh Abul Qasim Ja'far bin Qawlawayh relates from the Noble Shaikh, the Trustworthy (Authority) of Islam, Mohammad bin Ya'qoob Kulaini, who relates with his chain of authorities from Dawood bin Farqad, who says that I was seated in the house of Imam Ja'far as Sadiq (a.s) when we saw a pigeon (called Zaghabi) humming. Imam turned towards me and asked, "O Dawood! Do you ...

( 2024-04-11 05:07:07 )

Ziarat Ashura of Imam Hussain (as) English Text

Translation Peace be on you, O Abu Abdullah! Peace be on you, O son of the Apostle of Allah! Peace be on you, O son of the commander of the faithfuls, the forebear of the successors! Peace be on you, O son of Fatimah, the choicest among the women of the worlds! Peace be on you, O the select, surpassing, chosen in preference over all good of Allah, and son of Allah's (such) good. Peace be on you, who was martyred while fighting heroically ...

( 2024-04-11 04:04:38 )

Do you know what great sins are?

Someone once asked Imam Sadiq (as): what is the criterion for knowing the great sins?

Imam Sadiq (as) stated: whatever sin which is promised Hellfire in the Holy Quran is considered great sin

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'ar-Rahman' and 'ar-Rahim'

(3) اَلرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ " The Beneficent, The Merciful" Commentary: The meaning of /ar-rahman/ ' the Beneficent ' and /ar-rahim/ ' the Merciful ', together with their broad sense of meaning and the difference between them, was explained at length while commenting on /bism-il-lah/, the repetition of which is not required. 48 A point that should be added to the commentary, here, regarding 'ar-Rahman' and 'ar-Rahim', ...

( 2024-04-11 03:04:17 )

Ramadan Dua: DAY 22

ALLAH, on this day, open for me the doors of Your Grace, send down on me its blessings, help me towards the causes of Your mercy, and give me a place in the comforts of Paradise, O the one who answers the call of the ...

( 2024-04-11 03:04:17 )

Sahn(Courtyards) Around the Holy Shrine Of Imam Raza A.S

After the twenty one Riwaqs there are seven Sahn (Courtyards) and four Bast (the Sanctuary) around the holy shrine which occupies a total area of 331578 square meters.Sahn(courtyard)are the magnificent buildings within the holy shrine where the pilgrims perform religious services like congregational prayers,anniversary ceremonies of martyrdoms and birthdays of the Infallible Imams(A.S.).The courtyards are very magnificent and distinguished and ...

( 2024-04-11 02:04:02 )

Certain Greater Sins (Gunah-e-kabira) render the good deeds

Sin Obliterates the Good Deeds Certain Greater Sins (Gunah-e-kabira) render the good deeds void, the details of which will follow in the coming discussions. In brief, it must be mentioned that to refrain from sins is more important than performing good deeds. The following narrations are quoted in support of this statement: The Importance of Abstaining From the Prohibited First Tradition Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, "To refrain ...

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WHAT IS THE EXPEDIENCY?

WHAT IS THE EXPEDIENCY? From what has been mentioned above in short, we understand that legal laws can be evaluated on the basis of their being harmonious and in the same direction with actual virtues and vices. In other words it may be said that legal laws should be based on truth and justice and not subjected to capricious desires and tastes of peoples or groups of people. And should the truth follow their low desires, surely the heavens and ...

( 2024-04-11 01:01:47 )

Fast of the Month of Ramadhan: Philosophy and Ahkam

"O you who believe! Fast is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may ward off (evil). (Fast) a certain number of days..." (Qur'an Surah Baqarah 2:182-183) To the one who perfected the code of ethics and who was sent as a mercy for all creation: to Muhammad Hoping he will accept this humble book as a gift and intercede on my behalf on the day of judgment with the judge of judges and lord of lords to forgive my ...

( 2024-04-11 00:01:29 )

Importance of the Battle of Karbala

The Epic of Karbala, undoubtedly, remains the world’s most important event that has jolted human conscience, not necessarily of Muslims, and made conscientious people in every era and geographical place to strive against injustice, oppression, and illogical demands. Imam Husain (PuH), without the least doubt, staged the greatest struggle for upholding human rights and freedom, even if it meant losing his life and that of his near and dear ...

( 2024-04-10 10:50:46 )

The sermon of Sayyeda Zeinab (a.s.) in Al-Kufa

"Now then! O Kufans! O men of vaunt! O treacherous men! O retreaters! Beware! May your lament never cease and may your wailing never end. Verily your similitude is that of a woman who untwirls the threads spinned by herself. You have broken your pledges by deceit and there remains nothing in you except pretense, self-conceit, exorbitance and dishonesty.You have adopted the flatter of maids and coquettishness of the enemies as your customs. Your ...

( 2024-04-10 10:50:45 )

The Dimensions of Lady Fatima’s (A.S) Character in Details

Another characteristic of Lady Fatima is her generosity and giving. The stories of her granting her wedding gown to a needy person on the night of her wedding and giving food to those who needed it for three consecutive nights (remaining hungry for those nights) when she and her family might have been the ones in need of it most (because they were fasting those three days and didn't have any other food in the house to break their fasts with) are ...

( 2024-04-10 09:50:26 )

Social System of Islam

“We have made you (the true Muslims) a balanced nation, so that you could be an example for mankind” (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:142). What the Qur`an expressly desires is that the Islamic society should be a model for all those who want to lead a healthy and happy life. It should be a living testimony for the exalted principle that the way to live a healthy life and secure justice and fair play is not closed to human beings. It is they themselves ...

( 2024-04-10 08:49:39 )

19th of Ramadhan or Night of attack on Imam Ali (as) at Kufa Mosque

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) had prophesied the assassination of Imam Ali (pbuh) and his issues. Regarding Imam Ali (pbuh) he (pbuh) had said, "O Ali! I see before my eyes thy beard dyed with the blood of thy forehead." The crime of assassinating Imam Ali (pbuh) remains one of the most cruel, brutal and hideous, because it was not committed against one man, but against the whole rational Islamic leadership. Imam Ali (pbuh) suffered from his wound for ...

( 2024-04-10 07:48:59 )

Ziyarah Of Lady Zaynab (SA)

haram-h-zeinabIn the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most MercifulPeace be upon you, O daughter of the leader of the Prophets. Peace be upon you, O daugher of the owner of the (Heavenly) Pond and the Standard.Peace be upon you, O daughter of him who was taken to the skies and who reache the position of the length of two arrows or even closer. h-zainab02 Peace be upon you, O daughter of the Prophet of right guidance, the master of (all) ...

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Preparing for Ramadhan

It is a good time to prepare for Ramadhan. This holy and blessed month in which only the wicked / damned Shaghi 1 will not be forgiven of his sins (as per hadith narrated from the prophet s.a.w). This is a month to be awaited the whole year round. It is a beautiful month. Let’s read Dua no 45 of Sahifa Sajaadiyya of Imam Sajjad and see how he talks about Ramadhan and how he addresses the month:1. السّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ...

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Birthday of Imam Ja’far Sadeq (AS)

Salaam and hearties congratulations to you on the Day of Double Joy. As you know today the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal, the auspicious birth anniversary of the Seal of Messengers, Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny), also happens to be the birthday of his 6th Infallible Heir, Imam Ja’far Sadeq (PuH). In ayah 119 of Surah Towbah, the holy Qur’an commands us in the most explicit words: “O you who have ...

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One of the name of God is "Al-Haqq (He is Right)"

The word Haqq is the opposite of “Wrong” God is Right; He is Absolute; He is just; He is Permanent. He is the source of Kingdoms; He is Resolute; He is Certain. Allah is Right in all surface and deep aspects of life. His Existence is constant, True and Absolute. He is Pure Justice; He is the Origin of Existence; He is the King of creation; His Wisdom dominates everything. And He exists by Himself. He has been Right and continues to be ...

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What was dowry and mehr of Lady Fatima Zahra (SA)?

The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) says: “Amongst my followers, those women are excellent, who are beautiful and their Mehr is also less.”The Dowry and Mehr of the Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) daughter, Fatema Zahra (s.a.):1. One Armor 400 or 480 or 500 Dirhams.2. One pair of cotton Yemeni Gloves.3. Raw and untanned hide of a goat (Manaqib Ibn Shahre-Ashoob Vol. 3, p.351).Islam does not recommend extravagance in fixing Mehr, in the interest of its ...

( 2024-04-10 03:44:57 )

Imam Ali (peace be upon him)'s Sermon On the day of Eid-ul-fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is a great day of festival for Muslims. It is a day of rejoicing and being happy. But for whom? Is it the day of rejoicing for those who simply put on new clothes and wear perfume? Or is it the day of being happy for those who were eagerly waiting for the release of the greatest enemy of mankind, Satan, from his captivity so that they all revert to committing sins?Unfortunately, many Muslims abstain from sins during the month of ...

( 2024-04-10 01:43:42 )