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Biography of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)

Biography of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)
The great lady, Hazart-e Fatemeh Zahra (S.A) was the dear daughter of the Prophet, Mohammad (S.W). Some Shiite scholars believed that she was born on 20th of Jamadi-ul-Sani, 5 th A.H. But the majority of Sonnah research scholars declared that her birth had happened 5 years before Be'sat (Prophet's a postleship). By the God's will, prophet (S.W) named her "FATEMEH". She also had some other appellations like: Zahra, Batool, Tahereh, Razieh, ...

Precedence and Priority of Imam Ali (A.S.)

Precedence and Priority of Imam Ali (A.S.)
By: Murtaza MutahhariIn Nahj al-Balaghah this matter has been rationalized on three principles:1) The will and designation of the Holy Prophet.2) The worthiness of Amir al-­Mu’minin, (A.S.) and the fact that the robe of Caliphate was suitable only for him.3) The close genealogical and spiritual relation that Hazrat had with the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.A.).1) Will And DesignationSome reckon that the matter of designation has not been ...

Hirz of Imam al-Jawad (AS)

Hirz of Imam al-Jawad (AS)
Imam lived for a year in Baghdad with Ummul Fadhl. She was very disobedient to Imam. When she found out that Imam had another wife (from the progeny of Ammar-e-Yasir) and that there was also children she was jealous and angry realizing that her father's plan had failed.She complained to her father who also realized that his plan, to keep the 12th Imam in his progeny, had failed. He was enraged and in his rage he drank heavily and went to the 9th ...

Imam Hasan al-Askari (A.S.), the Master of Interpreters of the Holy Qur'an

Imam Hasan al-Askari (A.S.), the Master of Interpreters of the Holy Qur'an
The infallible imams of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s) paid excessive attention to the interpretation (tafsir) of the Holy Qur'an. Each one of them had a school of tafsir, and they were definitely the most aware of the contents of the Qur'an and all its sciences. The master of the pure progeny, Imam Ali (a.s.) was, among all the Prophet's companions, the most aware of the facts and minute details of the Qur'an, its muhkam (clear) verses and mutashabih ...

Imam Zaynul-Aabideen (A.S), His Worship and Advices

Imam Zaynul-Aabideen (A.S), His Worship and Advices
Fourth Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen As-Sajjad (as), son of 3rd Imam Abi Abdillah Al-Husayn (as) and Shaherbanu who is also called as Shahzanaan, was born on 5th Sha’ban 38 AH in the holy city of Madinah. He (as) was known as Abu Muhammad (father of Muhammad) and among his titles are: Zaynul-‘Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers); Sayyid-os-Sajideen (Leader of those who prostrate) and Ibnul-Khiyaratayn (The son of the two best) ...

Some of the Etiquettes of Charity

Some of the Etiquettes of Charity
Imam Ali Ibn Hussein (AS) has said:* * *“Charity during night extinguishes God’s wrath.” The Imam said to Abi Hamzah:* * *“If you wish God to make you die cleansed, and to forgive you your sins when meeting Him, do good, give charity secretly and observe ties of kinship, for, these three acts, make you live long, remove poverty, and ward off seventy kinds of bad deaths.” The Holy Prophet (SAW) was asked: which charity is the best? The ...

The Holy Prophet (SAWA) Brought Up Ali (AS) [Poem]

The Holy Prophet (SAWA) Brought Up Ali (AS) [Poem]
The great Ali was with Prophet - Learned lot of knowledge from Prophet From him Ali learned thousand chapters - From each he opened thousand chapters Billions salutes to Imam Ali - The very great Imam Ali Thus he got lot and lot of knowledge - Was possessor of vast knowledge Ten years old was Imam Ali - Fit was to be successor Ali Billions salutes to Imam Ali - The very great Imam Ali Both were ready to start preaching - Needed God’s order for ...

The Holy Shrines of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) in Iran

The Holy Shrines of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) in Iran
DEDICATION I hereby dedicate this small effort of mine to my great grandmother FATIMA BINTE IMAM MOOSA-E-KAZIM POPULARLY KNOWN AS KARIMA=E-AHLE-BAIT MASOOMA-E-QOM PREFACE I belong to a religious family of Subzevar, Iran, who are descendants of Imam Ali Naqi our tenth Imam My forefather Syed Najmuddin Subzevari migrated from Subzevar in 557 (AH) with thousands of army men to North of India, a place later called Nasirabad near Lucknow.. Once ...

The Praiseworthy Station and Intercession by the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

The Praiseworthy Station and Intercession by the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
According to Islamic traditions, the holy face of the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam shines on the roof of the Status of Intercession, which is the very Praiseworthy Station. He appears in the status and showers the light of his intercession on the Ummah.In this respect, the holy Prophet (PBUH) has said: "When I stand on the Praiseworthy Station and intercede for some people of my Ummah, the Almighty God accepts my intercession..."‌ People Enjoying ...

Pelita Pemikiran Imam Ja’far As-Shadiq as Tentang Al-Quran

Pelita Pemikiran Imam Ja’far As-Shadiq as Tentang Al-Quran
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 ...

The Responsibility of the Scholars In the Sayings of Holy Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)

The Responsibility of the Scholars In the Sayings of Holy Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)
mam al-Husayn (A.S.), concerning enjoining the good deeds and forbidding from the evil acts: O people! Take advice from what Allah has said unfavorably about the Rabbis, when He says: "Why do not the Rabbis and Monks forbid them from their habit of uttering sinful words and eating things forbidden"(5:63), He also says: "Curses were pronounced on those among the children of Israel who rejected faith", and He goes on saying that: "Evil is indeed ...

TRUE REPENTANCE IN IMAM ALI’S VIEW

TRUE REPENTANCE IN IMAM ALI’S VIEW
  Once Imam Ali (s) heard someone saying, “I ask Allah to forgive me”. He said to him, ‘Woe unto you! Do you know what “asking for forgiveness” is? Asking for forgiveness is the position of “illiyeen”.[1] It includes six meanings; the first is to feel contrition for what one has committed before; the second is to determine not to commit it again forever; the third is to give people their rights until meeting Allah with no ...

Who is Umm-ul-Baneen?

Who is Umm-ul-Baneen?
Umm-ul-Baneen is the glorious mother of al-’Abbas. Her name was Fatima, daughter of Hizam. Historians have referred to her name among names of eleven mothers each of whom were known for their glory, honor, and good reputation.1 Her father too was one of the most celebrated personalities of the Arabs, and was the chief of his people.Historians have also mentioned many names of this great lady’s ancestors that were well known for their ...

The Seventh Imam, Musa ibn Ja'far Al-Kadhim

The Seventh Imam, Musa ibn Ja'far Al-Kadhim
(This is) an account of the Imam who undertook (the office) (al-qa'im) after Abu Abd Allah Ja'far b. Muhammad, peace be on them, (describing) who gave birth to him and the date of his birth. (It includes) the evidence for his Imamate, the age he reached and the period of his succession (khilafa), his death, its cause, and the place of his grave.As we have mentioned before, the Imam after Abu Abd Allah Jafar, peace be on him, was Abu al-Hasan ...

The Martyrs of Karbala

The Martyrs of Karbala
The Kind of Men They Were Those who surrendered their souls in the way of the Lord at Karbala were the divinely selected ones of the human family. They were ideal personalities with unique qualities which humanity could justly be proud to own in their kind as the matchless gems which the world had ever seen. They were the noblest models of devoted Muslims. The faith in God, the sincere devotion, the dauntless courage, the unconquerable ...

Fatima Zahra (A.S.): The Supreme Example of a Perfect Human Being

Fatima Zahra (A.S.): The Supreme Example of a Perfect Human Being
Holy Fatima (s.a.) belongs to the noblest family ever existing throughout the whole history of mankind. Her distinguished father was the very last messenger of Allah, a personality that the Holy Koran introduces him as Oswatun Hasanah (the Best Paradigm). Mother of Holy Fatima (s.a) was a pure lady named Khadija, a godly woman with unparalleled virtues and merits, who dedicated all her wealth for the sake of promotion of Islam.According to the ...

The Prophecies of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) Regarding the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

The Prophecies of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) Regarding the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.)
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 ...

Why Do We Mourn?

Why Do We Mourn?
It is asked that if Imam Hussain (A.S) was victorious why do we cry? Why don’t we hold a celebration? Is it suitable to cry so much over a victory?Those who make this criticism do not understand the philosophy behind mourning. They mistake the tears that the mourners of Imam Hussain shed with the weeps of weak individuals.There are four types of crying or tears:1. Tears of Joy: For example, the tears of a mother who has just found her ...

Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arba'een and Jabir' s Narration

Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arba'een and Jabir' s Narration
Imam Hasan Al-Askari (a.s.) includes the performance of Ziyarat-e-Arba’een as one of the five marks for a believer, in addition to reciting 51 raka of sala, audible recitation of Bismillah, wearing a ring on one’s right hand, and doing sajda on dust.  (This hadith has been narrated by Sheikh Tusi in the book Tahthib).Why is so much importance given to the performance of the Ziyarat of Arba’een and the observance of ...

Divine Designation

Divine Designation
Khwaja Nasiruddin says that infallibility and designation are the two characteristics which are applicable to Imam Ali only. There is no difference of opinion about the fact that the Holy Prophet did not designate any other person. It is not that we say that the Holy Prophet designated Imam Ali and others say that he designated someone else. In fact the question is whether he did or did not designate anybody. If he did, the designated person ...