Among various tortures is the scolding, threating and humiliating. All of theses will be meted out to the hell dwellers not only by God and Angels but by the people of paradise also, even by satans as is mentioned in the Holy Quran: Alam…Anfusanaaa. (Surah Anaam: 30) meaning: “Had messengers not come to you?Did they not inform you to Our signs and did they not frighten you about Our Anger? They will reply: Yes, we are witnssess against ...
The great Prophet of Islam (PBUH&HP) was born in the area of Hijaz in Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula. His birth was during the era of "Ignorance" (Jaheliah).
The era of Ignorance
The era of Ignorance is the time from 200 years before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) to the beginning of his prophethood. Jaheliah (Ignorance) means to commit an offence or do bad deeds that are the result of ignorance. The nomadic Arabs did not ...
Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.)The Ninth Immaculate Holy ImamName: Muhammad bin Ali.Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad.Patronymic: Abu Ja'fer.Father:Imam Ali Reza(A.S.)Mother: Sabika (also known as Khaizarun).Birth: 10th Rajab 195 A.H. Madina.Martyrdom: 29th Dhulqa'da 220 A.H. Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain.Name and LineageHis name was Muhammad, kunniyat Abu Jafar and his well-known appellatives were Taqi and Jawad. Hence, he is generally known as Imam ...
Hasan Sa'eed bin Hibatullah, renowned as Qutubuddin Rawandi, relates through his chain of authorities from Imam Mohammad al Baqir (A.S.), that before his martyrdom, Imam Husain (A.S.) told his companions that his grandfather the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) had told him, "O my dear son! You shall be killed at Iraq, and it is a place where the Prophets, their successors and Apostles have met one another and it is called Amoora. You shall be martyred at ...
I used to visit the grave of our master ‘Abd al-’Azim al-Hasani occasionally and whenever good fortune permitted me, for he was one of the descendants of the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s), al-Hasan bin ‘Ali (‘a). He was a scion of that lofty and blessed tree (of Prophethood), whose branches are spread out in Iran , ‘ Iraq , Syria , Yemen and other places. However, after I had delved thoroughly into his biography and read ...
(This is) an account of the Imam after al-Hasan b. Ali, peace be on him, (giving) the date of his birth, the evidence of his Imamate, the age he reached, the period of his succession (khalifa), the time and cause of his death, and the place of his grave. (It also provides) a selection from the (historical) reports about him.
A Brief Look at Imam Hussain (A.S.)
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Imam after al-Hasan b. Ali was his brother, al-Husayn ...
1- Piety, concealment of the good actions, steadfastness against disasters, and suppression of the misfortunes are within the treasures of Paradise.2- The best friend is good mannerism. It is the title of the believers' record books.3-The true abstinent in this world is he whose tolerance is not overcome by the ill-gotten matters and whose gratitude is not engaged by the legal gotten matters.4- Imam Ali(A.S.) wrote to Abdullah ibn Abbas: So ...
he more often children and teens eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use drugs. Children and teens who have frequent family dinners:• are at half the risk for substance abuse compared to teens who dine with their familiesInfrequently:• are less likely to have friends or classmates who use illicit drugs or abuse prescription drugs• have lower levels of tension and stress at home• are ...
Due to their ignorance, some people allege that lamentation for Imam Hussain (A) is an innovation (bidat) and is 'haram'. Some of them knowingly support the propaganda of those who harbour selfish motives against Azadari (mourning) although reason demands that one must not accept gullibly all that one hears. Rather, one should study the traditions deeply. Also the narrations and traditions must be critically evaluated in the light of the ...
Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the Generous and Benevolent Holy Imam (A.S.)
The ninth Infallible Imam of Shi'as in the world, Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), his sobriquet is Aba Ja'far and his titles are: Taqi, Javad, Qane, Morteza and Montakhab, but the most noteworthy of them is `Taqi', signifying a pious person, and `Javad', meaning generous and benevolent.The Ninth Imam (A.S.) was renowned for having a sweeping command of science, philosophy and ethics, ...
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 ...
Imamiyah Shi'as believe that all the Prophets were appointed by God; all of them were sent by Him and they are all His exalted servants. Hadhrat Muhammad al-Mustafa (s.a.w.) is both the "Seal of the Prophets" (the final prophet) and the Chief of all the Prophets. he was perfectly infallible, free from sin and deviation. All his life the Holy Prophet acted according to the will of God Almighty; God enabled him to travel from Masjid al-Haram to ...
The merits of the pilgrimage of Lady Fatima Masuma (A)
There have been many traditions from the Imams (A) about the rewards awarded to those who perform the pilgrimage of this noble lady, some of which are mentioned below:
1. Imam al-Sādiq (A) has said:
وَسَتُدْفَنُ فيها امْرَأةٌ مِنْ اَوْلادي تُسَمّى فاطِمَةَ، فَمَنْزارَها وَجَبَتْ لَهُ الجنّة
"A lady ...
By: Sayyid Muhammad Husayn JalaliOne of the greatest gifts Allah (the All-Merciful) has given mankind is prayer. Now, there is ritual prayer (salat) that involves specific actions and sayings to be performed, and then there is du’a (call or supplication). The du’a or call to God (the All-Hearing) really has no conditions except true sincerity or purity. Du’a is a direct link or direct call to the Lord of all things. Meaning, ...
Why Not Ali?Why? Why? Why?And Islam?Ali is the Only RefugeOthers Are Busy Destroying HimThe Result: His Chances Are DestroyedThree Centers of PatienceFadak is ConfiscatedFatima Does Not Give UpThe Promised Gift is SentAli Remains SilentWhere is His Sword?Their Slogan is IslamFear for the Future of IslamShe Seeks Out the Soil of Her Father"s GraveThe Death of Fatima Why Not Ali?Everything becomes clear. Why had the Prophet upon his return ...
A heavy-built man was passing through the market of Kufa, his step was firm and assured. He had a fine physique and sun-burnt face; encounters of the battle-field had left their marks on him and the corner of one of his eyes was slit. A shop-keeper, to amuse his friends, threw a handful of sweepings onto the man. The man continued his walk in the same assured and firm manner, without raising an eye-brow or looking towards the shop-keeper. When ...
“O’ God! Make the beginning of this day of mine righteousness, its middle prosperity, and its end success! I seek refuge in You from a day (of Judgement) whose beginning is fright, whose middle is anxiety, and whose end is pain!… O God, I pray forgiveness from You for every vow I have vowed, every promise I have promised, and every pledge I have pledged and then failed to keep for You. I ask You concerning the complaints of Your servants ...
Horr was the name of one of the high-ranking commanders of the army of Omar-e-Sad who faced the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, Hussain-ebn-Ali, with orders from Yazeed-ebn-Muawiah to either get Hussain's allegiance for his corrupt Khalifat, or kill Hussain and all his friends. It was Horr and his army who first faced Imam Hussein, and then kept them under siege, preventing them from getting water.On the day of Ashoura, Horr made a huge ...
Some letters of the imam disclose an important side of the religious life which was confused at that age. The following are some of his letters to his adherents:1. To Isaaq an-NaysaburiImam Abu Muhammad (a.s.) sent a letter to Isaaq bin Isma’il an-Naysaburi saying in it,“May Allah protect us by His protection, and take care of you in all your affairs by His favor. I understood your letter, may Allah have mercy on you. We, praise be ...
