Fatimah (peace be upon her) was a responsible and duteous woman, believing that she was not able to think of herself alone and lead a life for her own sake, because Islamic umma belongs to all and regards all people as the members of one body.
" كنتم خيرامة أخرجت للناس"
She had got this strong sense of responsibility since childhood and had been her father's confidant when she was only five or six. She lent her mother a ...
We read in history books that Ma’mun, the Abbasid caliph, offered caliphate to Imam Reza (PBUH), but he did not accept it. Then, Ma’mun offered the Imam (PBUH) to become his successor, but Imam Reza (PBUH) again refused; so Ma’mun threatened to kill the Imam (PBUH), and since Imam Reza (PBUH) found this threat to be serious, he was forced to accept Ma’mun’s succession.In fact, Ma’mun was hoping to establish a ...
Birth and ImamateImam Muhammad Baqir(a.s) was born in the 57th year of the Hijra, on Friday the first day of the month of Rajab, in the city of Madina. His honoured father is Imam Sajjad(a.s.) and his revered mother, Fatema, daughter of Imam Hasan(a.s.). He was the only Imam who was Alawiite from both the side of the Mother and the Father.Imam Sajjad(a.s.), according to the command of Allah(swt) and the decree of the Prophet(pbuh&hf), ...
Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the ninth Imam and son of Imam Reza (A.S.), was appointed to Imamate at age of seven. As Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), also referred to as Imam Jawad and Abu Ja'far, was the first Imam to be appointed to Imamate at such a young age, many may question its possibility and reliability.This selection will seek to answer the following questions: Is it really possible a young boy could have reached perfection and thus become ...
Abul Fazl Abbas was the most prominent young man of the Bani Hashim. He was the standard bearer of the Imam's force. He is the epitome of loyalty and his name would signify devotion for all the days to come. His mother was Fatima, Ummul Baneen who was from a tribe famed for its valor and bravery.
This noble lady had four sons of whom Abbas was the eldest. On the day of Ashura they laid down their lives in such an exemplary manner that even ...
Verily Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you, O People of the House (Ahl al-Bayt) and to purify you a thorough purifying. [Verse of Purification from Qur’an 33:33] Prophet Muhammad (s) was asked by his Companions: “How should we invoke blessings for you?” … He said: “Say: ‘O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and the Family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings on Abraham and on the Family of Abraham, for You ...
Complete QuestionConsidering the enmity towards Imam Ali (A.S) and Lady Fatimah (S.A), why has Imam Ali’s (A.S) grave been revealed after some time, while Lady Fatimah’s (S.A) is still missing?Concise answerThe reason for why the grave of Imam Ali (A.S) was concealed for a while was the fact that ignorant and abusive individuals, who were enemies to him, would possibly disrespect his grave. Later on though, after time had passed and ...
After the death of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S.), Mamun, the Abbasid caliph was under constant criticism by his subjects who blamed him for Imam (A.S.)'s death. In order to keep the situation calm and regain the confidence of his people, Mamun invited Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Taqi (A.S.)to Baghdad. He also sent some people to escort the Imam (A.S.)to show the people that he accorded high respect to the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.). At that time, the age ...
After the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zainab (PBUH) and the other captives were brought to the palace of Ibn Ziyad. There, Lady Zainab disguised herself among the other women. Once Ibn Ziyad noticed her, he asked:“Who is that disguised woman?”No one answered him; so he repeated his question. Then, one of his servants replied:“She is Zainab, the daughter of Fatimah, daughter of the Messenger of Allah”.Ibn Ziyad recognized ...
When the guardians of the light of Imamate i.e. the companions and friends of Imam (A.S) sincerely sacrificed their lives then came the turn of kith and kin of Imam to make their share of sacrifices The foremost among them who entered into the arena of martyrdom was the son of Imam Husain (A.S) who was yet in his teens and who possessed a remarkable resemblance to the person of the holy prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P) namely Hazrat Ali bin Husain Ali ...
The Prophet (s), who was the highest example of loyalty, fealty and fairness, would never deny a favor of any one; therefore the death of Abu Talib had left a deep effect upon him. He became so distressed and felt the great gap the absence of his uncle caused. As soon as Imam Ali told him of the bad news of the disaster, his eyes began to flow with tears. After he wiped off his tears, he ordered Ali in a sad voice saying: "Go to wash him, ...
Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Sajjad (as) held the Holy Quran dearly to his heart. This is evident from his sayings and behaviour with regard to the Quran. For instance, Zuhri has reported having heard Imam al-Sajjad (as) saying: “If the inhabitants of the East and the West all perish and I am left alone with only the Glorious Quran, I will not become victim of any desolation”. (Al-Kaafi) What the Imam (as) implied was that even if the entire ...
By His Eminence, the late Religious Authority, Sayyed Muhammad Hussein Fadlullah (ra)Translated by: Manal Samhat It is narrated that Imam Ali (a.s.) said: “The intellect and lust are opposite to each other; knowledge supports the intellect while the lust is supported by the passions and inordinate desires. Self is a battlefield where a war is waged between the intellect and lust; whoever becomes victorious in this fight takes control ...
Internal PolicyONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AIMS OF ISLAM was to restrain the strong from oppressing the weak, and to put an end to exploitation in all its forms. When Ali took charge of the caliphate, he dismissed the governors who had been appointed by Uthman. He was told that it would not be expedient to do so, and that he ought to consolidate his own position before dismissing them. But his reply to these suggestions was:"O Muslims! Do you wish ...
Imam Musa al-Kazin was born in 128 A. H. on the seventh day of the month of safar His holy father was Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq and the name of his distinguished mother was Hamidah.Holy Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, according to the command God and the dictates of the Prophet, appointed his son to Imamate and leadership, and introduced him to the people as such. Holy Imam Musa al-Kazim was a very wise and chaste man. His knowledge and wisdom was divine and ...
In the holy city of Medina, the holy household was awaiting the arrival of a new born.
In the house of Imam Kadhim (A.S.), Najma, the wife of the honorable Imam was eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the child; she was counting days and nights for that day. The Imam"s house was overwhelmed with happiness.
Finally, the day arrived, on the 1st of Dhil-Qa'dah 173 (A.H.) when Allah blessed the 7th Imam Musa Kadhim (A.S.) with a daughter. ...
By: Sayyid Muhammad Husayn JalaliThe Qur’an is a revelation sent by God (the All-Mighty) to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the last revelation to mankind. Allah (the All-Praiseworthy) says via Qur’an (3:4-5), “He has sent down to you the Book with the truth confirming what was [revealed] before it, and He had sent down the Torah and the Evangel before as guidance ...
In the twenty-ninth episode of our daily series, we look at the events which occurred on the 13th of Moharram in the year 61 AH in Karbala, three days after the tragic events of Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Husain (PuH). The blessed bodies of the martyrs of Karbala were left on the sands, unburied and exposed to the scorching sun and the wind. This deplorable situation lasted for three days, until a group of Bani Assad tribesmen, who lived ...
Billions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu Talib The Ma’sumeen were Allah’s light – Abu Talib protected light The Ma’sumeen were life of Islam – Abu Talib protected Islam Billions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu Talib How can we praise you Abu Talib – The prophet praised you Abu Talib You were the mercy of Allah – For greatest Prophet of Allah Billions of salutes to Abu Talib ...
