One day another Jewish person came to Imam Ali (AS). He was planning to ask Imam Ali (AS) such a question, which would take Imam Ali (AS) a long time to answer and because of that his Maghrib Prayers would be delayed.He asked, "Imam Ali you say you know everything in the world, then tell me which animals lay eggs and which animals give birth to their young ones."Imam Ali (AS) looked back at him smiled and said, "The animals who have their 'EARS' ...
On the 18th of Thul-Hijja, during the Pilgrimage of Farewell that the Prophet (p) performed, along with his best companion, Imam Ali (a.s.), the Prophet (p) received a revelation from Gabriel: “O Messenger! Deliver what has been revealed to you from your Lord; and if you do it not, then you have not delivered His message, and Allah will protect you from the people; surely Allah will not guide the unbelieving people” (5:67), at Ghadir ...
Qasim ibn Hassan was the youngest son of the second Shia Imam Hassan ibn Ali ibn Abu Talib. Qasim was born in 47 A.H., three years before Hassan ibn Ali was martyred. When the third Shia Imam Hussain ibn Ali prepared to leave Medina in the month of Rajab 60 A.H. Qasim ibn Hassan’s mother (Umme-e-Farwa) asked Hussain ibn Ali ibn Abu Talib to take her and Qasim with him. Hussain ibn Ali agreed. Qasim, although only 13 years old, had, like his ...
Bibi Fatimah (S.A.), the best of all women in the universe, the only daughter of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) was married to Imam Ali (A.S.) on the first day of the month of Zil Hajjah in the second year after Hijrah. Bibi Fatima's wedding was also celebrated in the exalted heavens, and attended by the nearest angels to Allah, the Exalted. From this marriage Imam Ali (A.S.) and Bibi Fatimah (A.S.) were blessed with two sons, Imam ...
The 17th of Rabi'-al-Awwal marks the birthday anniversary of, a member of the Prophet of Islam's household, Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS). Although Imam Sadiq (AS) suffered greatly during his lifetime, he took advantage of the period following the downfall of the Umayyids and the coming to power of the Abbasside dynasty to propagate the great religion of Islam and make Muslims aware of their duties towards Allah. Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) is a well-known ...
Ziarat of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (A.S)السلام عليك يا إمام الورىالسلام عليك أيها العروة الوثقىالسلام عليك يا حبل الله المتينالسلام عليك يانوره المبينالسلام عليك أيها الصادقجعفر بن محمد خازن العلم الداعيإلى الله بالحقاللهم كما جعلته معدن كلامك ووحيك وخازن ...
When it comes to Umar’s conduct at the home of Sayyida Fatima (as), do we have any documentary evidence that highlights his conduct? The answer is yes, accounts of his conduct on that fateful day can be located in the following books:
Musnaf of Imam Ibn Abi Shebah, Volume 7 page 432 Tradition 37045
al Imama wa al Siyasa pages 18-30 Dhikr Bayya Abu Bakr
Tareekh Abul Fida Volume 1 page 156 Dhikr bayya Abu Bakr
History of al-Tabari, Volume 9 ...
Islam's aim, in its wars, battles and national uprisings against polytheism and materialism, has not been conquest, expansionism, imperialism or the seizure of others' financial resources. The early impact of Islam on Mecca caused loss to those vested interests which profited from the service of the ancient idols in the Ka'aba and the pilgrims who flocked to those shrines from all the Arab world. These vested interests therefore revolted against ...
Hadrat Muhammad (PBUH), the "Last Messenger of God Almighty and the Seal of the Prophethood" was born at Makkah on 17th Rabi al-Awwal l [corresponding to 570 C.E.].Imam Jafar al-Sadiq(A.S) the Sixth Holy Imam of the Shi'ites and the "Founder of the First Grand Islamic University" was born in the holy city of Madinah on 17th Rabi al-Awwal 83 A.H.
17th Rabi al-Awwal Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadiq (PBUT)
On the auspicious, ...
Imam Musa ibn Ja'far (A.S.) says:"All people are blessed by Allah's mercy as long as they treat each other kindly, interact trustworthily, and behave honestly and justly."One day, Harun al-Rashid - the Abbasid Caliph- asked some questions from Imam Kadhim (A.S.) through a debate between him and the Imam. Imam Kadhim (A.S.) answered all his questions. As his last question, Harun al-Rashid asked: "Why do you allow people to attribute you to ...
Imam Shadiq as berkata: "Aku mengetahui kitab Allah Swt. Di dalamnya telah disebutkan apa saja mulai dari awal penciptaan hingga kiamat kelak. Di dalamnya ada kabar tentang langit, bumi, sorga, neraka dan kabar tentang masa lalu dan sekarang dan aku mengetahuinya sedemikian rupa seperti melihatnya di telapak tanganku." (Ushul Al-Kaafi jilid 1, halaman 61, bab 20)
Pelita Pemikiran Imam Ja'far As-Shadiq as Tentang Al-Quran
Imam As-Shadiq as ...
One of the precepts strongly recommended by the divine law of Islam [shari‘ah] is holding ceremonies with the intention of paying homage to the signs of Allah. Upholding this precept is considered an act resulting from the piety of the hearts. There is no dispute or disagreement among the various schools of thought regarding the essential verdict pertaining to this precept. Disagreement, however, lies in the question of whether application ...
The Buddha leader Gautama, has prophesized the coming of an inspired person.
What Buddhist scripture says about the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W)
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - In the Gospel of Buddha by Caras (pp. 217-8) it is written that this great Buddha will come to the world known as the "Maitreya". The Cakkavatti-Sihanada Suttana gives him the name "Metteyya". Both these words mean "The Merciful One". By reference to the life-history of ...
Born in Madina on the 10th of Rabuil Akhar 232 Hijri ( 6.12.846 AD) Died in Samarrah Iraq on 8th of Rabiul Awwal 260 Hijri (4.1.874) aged 28 years. Period of Imamat 6 years.Samarra (Surre Mun Ra') was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghdad. River Euphrates flows in the middle of the town, and because of the surrounding hills a cool breeze keeps the area cooler in comparison to Baghdad.
The word ‘Asker' in Arabic is used for army. Our ...
At the same time there was another meeting held by Ansar at the saqeefa of Beni Sa'ida led by Sa'd bin Obada,the chief of al-Khazraj.1He invited them to choose him as the caliph and they agreed. 2 "They discussed the matter among them and supposed: " If the Muhajireen refused and said that they were the prophet's tribe and people,we would say: An emir from us and an emir from you. "Sa'd said: "This is the first sign of weakness."When Omar knew ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Shab-e-Meraj (night of ascent) was observed with religious fervour at various mosques and shrines across the Kashmir Valley with people taking part in night -long prayers.Religious preachers delivered sermons highlighting the importance of the occasion at various places of worship even as the devout kept themselves engaged in prayers, Quranic recitations and Naat khwani (couplets recited in the praise of the holy ...
What is atheism? Atheism is not a religion in the sense that Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are. Conventional religions usually include a belief in the nature of deity, other religious beliefs, a moral code, religious rituals and sacraments, and a membership in a religious community. Rather, an Atheist's belief system is confined to one factor: the existence or non-existence of a deity. He or she will have a personal moral code. However, it ...
One of the exemplary women in the history of Islam was Fatima bint Assad, who got many honors in her blessed life. Her father was Assad, son of Hashim. Her life is worthy of note from different aspects, because the virtues that Allah had bestowed on her were so great that no other woman, before or after her, could be her equal in that respect. Allah willed for reasons He alone knew that the Prophet (SAW) should be away from his parents. After ...
Name: JafarTitle: As-SadiqKunyat: Abu AbdullahBorn: at Medina on Monday the 17th Rabi-ul- Awwal 83 A.H.Fathers Name: Imam Muhammad Baqir(A.S.)Mother Name: Umm-e-FarwahMartyred: aged 65 years at Medina on Monday, 25th Shawwal 148 A.H. Poisoned by Mansur Dawaniqi the Abbasid caliph.Buried: at Jannat-ul-Baqi at Medina.
The Holy Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq(A.S.) was the sixth in the succession of the twelve Holy Imams. His epithet was Abu Abdullah and his ...
Hazrat Fatima-Zahra (A.S.) was born on 20th Jamadi al-Thani[1], five years after the first revelation to the Noble Prophet Muhammad (A.S.). She died at the age of eighteen.Her mother Hazrat Khadija (A.S.) was the first and most respected wife of the Prophet (A.S.) who did not marry any other woman during her lifetime.Hazrat Fatima (A.S.) was brought up under the fostering care of her father, the greatest teacher and benefactor of mankind. Unlike ...
