Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the month during which Muslims observe fasting from morning twilight (Fajr Prayer) to the evening twilight (Maghreb Prayer). The term Ramadhan is literally driven from al-Ramd which means ‘burning heat of the sun’.[1] It is believed that this name is given to the fasting month due to the thirst experienced during fasting.It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (S) that the ...
What is the spiritual (Irfaani / akhlaaqi) connection, if any, in regards to forgetfulness (memory)? Is a person who constantly forgets things, whether worldly or religious, suffering from some form of the spiritual disease? Is there any evidence for this? Any remedies?Concise answerAs it is mentioned in the following Dua (prayer), undoubtedly forgetfulness is an undesirable state in which we should seek refuge with Allah ...
The Noble Qur'an recurringly mentions life. In many of its verses, the coming to life of creatures, the different stages of life, the system involved in the creation of living creatures, the effects of life such as intelligence, consciousness, perception, hearing, sight, guidance, inspira tion, instinct and the like are mentioned as the `signs' indicative of Divine wisdom and design. Each of these constitutes an interesting subject in itself, ...
One of the characteristics of the unique God to the knowledge and worship of Whom Prophets and religious leaders summon us is that He is utterly inaccessible to sense perception. In addition He possesses the attributes of pre-eternity and post-eternity. Existing everywhere He is nowhere. Throughout the world of nature and sensory being His manifestations have an objective existence and His will is everywhere manifest in the world of being all ...
Most parents think that oral instructions and occasional talk about dos and don’ts is sufficient for good upbringing of children. They presume that the upbringing of the child is thus taken care of and they do not have to do anything about the upbringing of the child concerning other walks of life. This is why such parents do not feel any need to think of the upbringing till the child is a tiny tot. They say that the child is still a babe ...
On 17th Rabi al-Awwal 83 AH, amidst celebrations on the 136th birth anniversary of the Almighty's Last and Greatest Messenger, the joy was doubled in the house of Prophet Muhammad's (SAWA) great grandson and great granddaughter - Imam Zain al-Abedin (AS), the son of Imam Husain (AS), and his wife Hazrat Fatema (SA), the daughter of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (AS) - with the birth of a radiant grandson to them.
The father of the newborn was the ...
An Exposition of Hadith by Imam KhomeiniWith my continuous chain of transmission reaching up to the best of the traditionists and the foremost of them, Muhammad ibn Ya’qub al-Kulayni (R) from Muhammad ibn Yahya, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa, from ‘Ali ibn al-Nu’man, from Mu’awiyah ibn ‘Ammar, who says, “I heard Abu ‘Abd Allah (A) say: In a counsel that the Prophet (S) gave to ‘Ali (A), he ...
Sura Qadr (The Night of Honour)
The chronological order of this Sura has no significance. Among the commentators it is known as a Meccan Sura, although some hold that it was revealed in Medina; as a narration denotes that the holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) dreamed that the Ommayides were climbing his pulpit. This was disturbing to the Prophet, to have such a dream, and he disliked it. Then, Sura Qadr was revealed to comfort him.
The chronological ...
Making use of the Divine talents and blessings such as food, drink and clothes without paying attention to the Giver, how these blessings have appeared or were created, what factors are behind the colors of these blessings, their tastes, and their smells, making use of these blessings without thinking of the source of this bite of bread or that piece of cloth, arable lands, flowing springs, rivers and woods, and being indifferent to the ...
Lying is another sin which is classified among the Greater sins. The famous scholar, Shaykh Ansari (r.a.) writes in his book, Makasib-e-Muharrama: "Common sense suggests lying is haraam, all the revealed religions also say so; particularly Islam. The Quran is explicit in this regard. The corpus of hadith (opinion of the majority of the jurists) verifies this tenet and reason also sustains this assertion."
Lying is listed with the greater sins ...
At dawn, on the 15th Sha'ban 255 A.H., the rays of the illuminating world shone with a powerful shaft of light into a human form, which became the source of existence for the ...
Since the advent of Islam and the revelation of the Qur'an in the early years of the seventh century AD, the Muslim Holy Book has been the subject of many extensive analytical studies. The focus of the great majority of these studies has been the theological and legislative aspects of the Holy Book, for the Qur'an provides Muslims with detailed guidance on their everyday problems. Together with the sayings, actions, and recommendations of ...
One of the traditions concerning the position of the Shias and the lovers of Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.) states that the fire of Hell cannot scorch them. Thus, these types of traditions impart strength to our hope. Our love for the Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.) is certainly a surety for us but it should not tempt us to commit sins blatantly.Shia and MohibThe traditions regarding this subject are based on two important points. The first is concerned with ...
The subject of our discussion is the origin of ‘rights’. Before entering into discussion of the subject matter it is essential to explain the meaning of right and its usage.
Right, justice and its synonyms are the most sacrosanct words, which enjoy highest sanctity and special elegance of meaning in all the human societies. One can hardly come across a person who would like to introduce himself as the supporter of falsehood and ...
Imam Hasan was the eldest son of Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam, and Ali bin Abi Talib.Imam Hasan is the second Imam of the followers of Ahl al-Bayt, also known as the Shi'a Imamiyya. He was born on the 15th of Ramadhan in the 3rd year of Hijra. One of his wives, named J'udah binte Ash'ath, poisoned him on Mu'awiyyah's instigation and bribery. He was martyred as a result of that on the 28th day of Safar in the 49th/50th year ...
Imam Reza's (A.S.) Journey from Medina to Marw In the year 200 A.H./ 816 A.D., Mamun sent his maternal uncle Reja bin Zahhak from Marw to Medina with flattering letters of invitation for Imam Reza (A.S.) and a group of other Alavis and revolutionaries, to come to Marw. He also gave instructions to his uncle to show the utmost respect to Imam Reza (A.S.) and invite him to Khorasan. Imam Reza (A.S.), being aware of Mamun's real intentions and the ...
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) mentions that:
"People who sit together must be careful of safe-guarding the trust. It is not permitted for a believer to disclose a secret of his believing brother." (Behaarul Anwaar Vol.16)
Abu Zar has related from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he said: "O Abu Zar, one who sits in company must be cautious of safeguarding trust. For if you expose a secret of your believing brother, you would have committed ...
Section 10
Captives of War
Captives of war to be released – Help to those who did not migrate nor endeavoured in the way of Allah not incumbent upon the Muslims – Position of those who believed, migrated and endeavoured in the way of Allah.
70- يَآ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُل لِمَن فِي أَيْدِيكُم مِنَ الاَسْرَى إِن يَعْلَمِ اللّهُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمْ ...
The above hadith makes it amply clear that not fulfilling someone's right or delaying the repayment of debt is equal to Khayanat. Consequently, all the traditions that are recorded in the chapter on Khayanat are equally applicable here and the Prophetic traditions have described Khayanat as a kind of oppression.
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) has announced:"A Muslim who inspite of being capable delays the repayment of debt has committed ...
Fear God, fear God about Zakat of the wealth as Zakat extinguishes Divine Anger. Fear God, fear God about the Ummah of your Prophet (PBUH,) do not let them to be oppressed. Fear God, fear God about companions and helpers of your Prophet (PBUH) because the Prophet of Allah (SWT) recommended support for them. Fear God, fear God about the poor and the needy, share your life with them. Fear God, fear God, about slaves whom the last recommendation of ...
