Ramazan: the Month of Forbearance and Brotherhood

The Holy Prophetof Islam(S.A.W.):"Ramazan is the month of forbearance and brotherhood."When the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) used to sight the moon of the holy month of Ramazan, he stood facing the Qibla and with utmost humbliness in the presence of Allah asked success in this holy month by saying: "O' Allah! make its dawn on us in peace, conviction in faith, safety, submission, abundance of prosperity, immunity from sickness, recitation of Qur'an and ...

( 2024-04-25 03:00:02 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: The best way to keep your heart alive

The best way to keep your heart alive to contemplate yourself, the universe, the afterlife and the divine knowledge.

( 2024-04-25 02:52:21 )

The Holy Qur’an and the Psychology of Colours

The world of creation with all its wonders is indeed a delight for the eyes. The All-Wise Creator brought into existence the universe and endowed it with a variety of colours in order to make things attractive for the eyes of the best of creation, that is, mankind. It is interesting to note that the ayahs of the holy Qur’an as well as the statements of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) and the Infallible Imams of his Household have referred to the ...

( 2024-04-25 01:59:45 )

The Pupils of Imam Hadi (A.S.)

Although Imam Hadi (A.S.) was strictly under observation and he was being put under vigilance from all aspects but a group of his lovers, enthusiastic and amorous lovers of the spring of his knowledge contacted him confidentially and secretly and used to quench their thirst from that spring up to their utmost means. of his friends were: 1. Abdul Azim Hasani: He was one of the great and wise men of his age and was much renowned for his piety. ...

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The Ninth Holy Imam of Shias

He was the only son of Imam Ali Reza (a.s.) The Prophet (S.A.W.) had said:"My father be sacrificed on the mother of the 9th Imam who will be a pure and pious Nubian."Imam Musa Kadhim (A.S.) had told one of his companions that his daughter-in-law (Sabika) would be one of the most pious of women and to give her his salaams. She came from the same tribe as the Prophet's wife - Mary Copt who bore the Prophet his son Ibrahim (who died in ...

( 2024-04-25 00:59:26 )

The Holy Quran denounces the breaking of promise

The twenty-first of the Greater sins is 'Breaking of a promise.' There are authentic traditions to this effect from Abdul Azeem where he quotes that Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has proved it to be a Greater sin with the help of the following verse of Holy Quran: "And those who break the covenant of Allah after its confirmation and cut asunder that which Allah has ordered to be joined and make mischief in the land; (as for) those, upon them ...

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Importance of Salat: 40 Ahadith

For the introduction for the 40 ahadith on prayers, we could not think of anything that could be more complete, interesting and profound than what appears in the beginning of the chapter on prayers in the Tawdhihul Masail of Ayatullah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Hence we have selected it with the hope that all those who love the AhlulBayt (peace be upon them) and that great gnostic may derive abundant benefits from ...

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Allah (SWT) has granted Divine Dignity to the human being

In Ayah 70 of Surah Al-Asra, Allah (SWT) said: “God dignified (granted honour and respect; lifted them to the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect) the children of Adam and provided them with transport on land and at sea. God provided them with wholesome things and favoured them especially over and above a great part of Divine Creation.”

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It is Wajib to fulfill the rights of the parents

As it is Wajib to fulfill the rights of the parents, it is also necessary to give them due respect and honour. Numerous traditions have been recorded from the Ahlul-bayt (a.s.) 1) One must not address the parents by their names. However, they can be addressed by their title or kunniyat. 2) One must not precede them while walking, nor should one sit down before them. 3) While having meals one should not begin before the parents. Hazrat Imam ...

( 2024-04-24 11:53:22 )

What Are ‘Smaller’ And ‘Greater Sins’?

By: Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi& Ayatullah Ja'far SubhaniQuestion: How can we differentiate between 'Smaller' and 'Greater sins'?Answer: Actually the source of judging the Smaller and Greater sins are the verses of the Holy Qur’an from whom is the following: “If you shun the great sins which you are forbidden, We will do away with you small sins…”[104]Now let us see what is the scale of determining whether a sin is ...

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An Instructive Story

An Instructive Story My maternal grandmother and grandfather lived with each other for almost seventy years in peace and quiet, honesty and with faith and morality. Till the end of their lives, they never forgot the following: to lovingly perform the obligatory and recommended Islamic duties; to perform the night prayers; to recite the Quran; to make pilgrimages to the Saints; to hold religious meetings; to entertain guests; to solve others' ...

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Permanent Chastisement is Exclusively For unbelievers

The fifth Greater Sin is the murder of that person whose execution has not been ordered by Allah and the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.). Traditions which confirm that murder is a Greater Sin have already been mentioned at the beginning. Moreover the verses of the Holy Quran mention clearly the Divine punishment for the murderers. "And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his punishment is Hell; he shall abide in it, and Allah will send His wrath ...

( 2024-04-24 08:52:20 )

The Years of Spiritual and Intellectual of Imam Khomiani (r)

The Years of Spiritual and Intellectual Formation in Qum, 1923 to 1962 After his arrival in Qum in 1922 or 1923, the Imam first devoted himself to completing the preliminary stage of madrasa education known as sutuh; this he did by studying with teachers such as Shaykh Muhammad Riza Najafi Masjid-i Shahi, Mirza Muhammad Taqi Khwansari, and Sayyid ‘Ali Yasribi Kashani. However, from his early days in Qum, the Imam gave an indication that he ...

( 2024-04-24 08:52:19 )

The Death Anniversary of Hadrat Fatima Masumah (A.S.)

Hadrat Fatima Masumah (A.S.) the Blessed and the Gracious Divine Lady from the Holy Ahlul Bayt(A.S.) was born in the holy city of Madinah on the First Day of the month of Zee Qa'dah 173 A.H. Her holy father was Imam Musa al-Kazim(A.S.),the Seventh Holy Imam of the Shi'ites and Imam Reza(A.S.),the Eighth Holy Imam was her elder brother.She died on the tenth day of the month of Rabi al-Thani 201 A.H. and was buried in the holy city of Qum(Iran).On ...

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What Islam Is About

Americans need to understand that Muslims are just living their lives by how they feel Allah (SWT) wants us to live. We are a very misunderstood religion. We are also the most growing religion in the world. In ten years we will, insha' Allah, be the second largest religion in the United States. Why are Americans turning from Christianity to Islam? Americans need to look past the stereotypes and look to the real Islam, the Islam of peace, the ...

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Fatima Masuma (S.A.) Similar to Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A.)

On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city of Medina was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma’soomah (A.S.)(1). She was born to Imam Moosa ibn Ja’far (A.S.) and her mother, Najmah.Hadrat Fatimah Masumah (A.S.) was the second and last child of Najmah, after her older brother, Imam Ali ibn Moosa al-Reza (A.S.). In fact, after Imam Reza (A.S.), she has the highest status and position amongst the children of Imam ...

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Whoever exceeds the limits of Allah these it is that are the unjust

The twenty-ninth sin, that is classified as a Greater Sin is 'Helping the oppressors'. Fazl Ibne Shazaan has narrated from Imam Reza (a.s.) that he said concerning the Greater Sins: "And helping the oppressors and bending (leaning) towards them." In the narration of Amash from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) the following is mentioned, "Not helping the oppressed people is a Greater Sin." In other words helping the oppressors is also a Greater Sin. Imam Musa ...

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Views of those who know regarding some of the Companions

Imam 'Ali (A.S.) said, describing those companions who are seen as among the earliest companions: "When I finally accepted the matter [of leadership], one group broke [their pledge]; the other deviated and others missed the truth as if they did not hear Allah's words when He said: "That is the abode of the hereafter that we have created for those who do not strive to exalt themselves in the earth nor to create mischief. The best outcome is ...

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Ethics from Imam Khomeini’s Point of View

- Islam is a comprehensive doctrine and a complete religion, which has made provisions for both the distinctiveness of individual living as well as shaping sound societal relationships. In addition, most of the instructions of religion have societal aspects to them even in places where they discuss devotional rules and regulate the individual’s relationship with God. Even though the specific behaviors of individuals have a direct impact on ...

( 2024-04-24 05:51:42 )

The Point of No-Return has Been Reached, Al-Khalifa Must Go

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - What is the way forward in the revolutionary process? How long will the people have to wait before victory is achieved? These are legitimate questions that are posed not by revolutionaries but bystanders who await which side wins in order to achieve relative settlement. In every society the vanguards of change are few, while the majority are able to accommodate themselves within the status quo. While many would ...

( 2024-04-24 04:51:21 )