Chastity and veiling
Fatimah (A.S) was the highest example in chastity, honor, and veiling for all Muslim women.
Imam Ali (A.S) said, ‘Once, a blind man asked permission to visit Fatimah (A.S), but she asked him to stay behind a screen. The messenger of Allah (A.S) asked Fatimah (A.S), ‘Why did you screen him though he is blind and could not see you?'
She said, ‘He could not see me, but I could see him.'
The Prophet (A.S) said, ‘I ...
The 20th of Safar is the day of Arba'een, the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (a.s.), his friends and relatives in Karbala on 10th Muharram.
Rituals of Arbaeen of Imam Al-Hussein (a.s.)(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) The 20th of Safar is the day of Arba'een, the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (a.s.), his friends and relatives in Karbala on 10th Muharram.
According to Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.), the signs of a true ...
Al-Mardhiyah (SA) (She Who Well-Pleases Allah)"Mardhiyoun" have an excellent rank, and lofty position near Almighty Allah. Just a few of Allah's worshippers achieve this rank, which is attained by righteousness and sincerity. Fatima Zahra (A.S.) was one of those who was able to reach this lofty position. She achieved this rank through her good deeds that pleased Allah and made Him well-satisfied with ...
We Shia Muslims always consider Imam Ali (peace be upon him) our Imam and claim that we are his followers. Thus, we are celebrating his birth this week.
Imam Ali: Whose Imam Is He?
The question is: is there any criteria to be met by which we can hope that we are following Imam Ali and that he is our Imam, or is it just enough to say we are born Shia and love him, irrespective of any similarities between our lifestyle and that of his? There is ...
One day Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s), then aged nine, was standing with some boys in a lane of Baghdad. Seeing the entourage of Mamun all the others ran away, but as was his habit, Imam (a.s) continued to stand at his place. Mamun came forward and asked him, "Boy! Why did you not run away?" He replied, "O Chief! The passage was not narrow. There was no expectation that you would punish an innocent person. Then why should I run away?" Mamun liked ...
Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.) As Mother
Imam Hasan (A.S.) is Born When Fatima (A) was twelve, she became pregnant with Imam Hassan. Thus, the light of Imamate was carried on from Ali unto Fatima (A). The day the child was to be born was approaching; the Prophet (S) had to go out of town, but before leaving, he (S) made several instructions about the would be born child?including the order not to wrap the new baby in a yellow clothe. On Ramadhan 15, ...
The worship of Zainol Abedin(s)
When he engaged in the act of ablution, Zainol Abedin’s face turned yellow. Some of his household members asked him why his face color changed at the time of ablution. He answered “Do you know I am standing ready in front of who?”
When he stood praying, his body would tremble. In answer to a question raised concerning this, he answered: “I get this state of body and mind when standing in the presence of ...
Fatimah (peace be upon her) did not live according to the norms, accepted by the society. She always felt a thorn in her eyes and was tormented by it, as the thorn that her husband felt in his eyes, and that was the poisonous thorn of the Caliphs' arrogance.
The human-like bullies tried to belittle her grandeur and sublimity and did intolerable damages on her soul and body. The torments were diverse and painful for her. Some of them were:
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This is the imam where the number twelve becomes complete, and the promise of Allah is fulfilled by this Imam (ajf). As Allah says in Quran, " Allah will complete His noor even though the kufr (disbelievers) dislike it." This is that noor in whose waiting we are alive. He is our Imam Zamana (ajf). His marifat is wajib (compulsory) upon us, and on the day of judgment it is He whom we will be called with.Imam (ajf) s sacred name is "Meem Ha Meem ...
1) The Prophet (s) said, "On the Day of Judgment, a caller will call out, 'lower your gaze until Fatima has passed." Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 91 & 93, Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal quoted in the margin of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 190; Asad Al-Ghaba, v. 5, p. 523; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 279; Dhaka'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 48; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 356; Nur Al-Absar, p. 51-52, Yanabi^ Al-Muwadda, v. 2, ch. 56, p. ...
Sofyan Thowri was one of the experts of tradition and a top religious scholar of his time. A student of Imam Sadiq (A.S) who was greatly impressed by his knowledge. Therefore, he was a great follower and supporter of the Infallible Imams and Imam Sadiq (A.S) in particular.One day he requested Imam Sadiq (A.S) to narrate a prophetic tradition or make a preaching. Imam Sadiq (A.S) accepted and said: "You Sofyan, when God the Almighty bless you ...
It is narrated from Imam Sadiq (A.S) who said to one of his close companions: I recommend to you six points and I want you to convey them to Shia Muslims. Return to its rightful owner anything given to you in trust to keep. Like for your brother whatever you like for yourself.Know that every act has a consequence, beware of that consequence.Sudden events can happen at any task, beware of those as well.Avoid climbing an easy mountain ...
By: Sayyid Lutfullah Safi al-Gulpaygani QUESTION: Has the Shi‘a school been discussed in the speech of the religious leaders before Imam as-Sadiq (peace be upon him)? ANSWER: As we mentioned before, Shiaism is an genuine Islamic school introduced by the person of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), and all can understand this point from the matter found in Nahj al-Balaghah and the sayings of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon ...
During the four years and nine months of his caliphate, Ali was not able to eliminate the disturbed conditions which were prevailing throughout the Islamic world, but he was successful in three fundamental ways:1. As a result of his just and upright manner of living he revealed once again the beauty and attractiveness of the way of life of the Holy Prophet, especially to the younger generation. In contrast to the imperial grandeur of Mu'awiyah, ...
To Be Enamored and Guided ...The Infallible Imams (PBUT) were true servants of Allah (SWT). The faith they had in Allah (SWT), and the knowledge they had gained about Allah (SWT) had left them in a continuous peace. Their utmost obedience and submission to Allah (SWT) is why Allah (SWT) adored them, was satisfied with them, and bestowed them high position.The miraculous incidents that took place through the hands of the infallibles (PBUT) were ...
Some year, Mahdi Abbasi (one of the Abbasid Caliphs) entered Madinah and after visiting the Prophet's (S.A.W.) shrine conducted a meeting with Imam Kadhim (A.S.). To examine Imam Kadhim (A.S.) scientifically, he posed the debate about the taboo against wine in the holy Quran and asked:"Is wine forbidden in the holy Quran?" He then continued, "Most people know about the negative view the Quran holds about drinking wine, but they do not know ...
- Imam al-Hadi (A.S.) said to one of his adherents: When Allah intends goodness for somebody; He makes him accept the blame of the friends.2- Al-Mutawakkil (the Abbasid caliph) vowed he would give much money as alms if he would recover his health. When he was healthy, he wanted to fulfill his vow: therefore, he asked the scholars how much he should give as alms so as to be regarded as much money. The caliph then submitted the question before ...
Mukhtar sends a Message
From his prison, Mukhtar sent a message to Ryfaah and his companions. The message was as follows:
Allah has made your reward greater. He has just decreased your sins for fighting the unjust. Now I ask you to help me in taking severe revenge on Imam Hussein's killers.
Rufaah answered Mukhtar's message. In it he said:
We are ready to break into the prison to release you!
Mukhtar ordered them not to do that.
Abdullah ...
