Doors of Knowledge of Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)

The Knowledge of the BookAbu Said al-Khudri: I asked the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) about the noble Ayah, "And such as have knowledge of the Book" (13:43). His Holiness (S.A.W.) replied: It implies my brother Ali ibn Abi Talib.Imam al-Baqir (A.S.): What is the concept of the noble Ayah "Say: Enough for a witness between me and you is Allah, and who has knowledge of the book" (13:43) is us [the Ahl al-Bayt]. Ali (A.S.), next to the Holy Prophet ...

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Intercession by the Qur’an and Prophet’s Household

According to several traditions, the Qur'an and the Household of the Holy Prophet too will intercede on the Day of Judgment. The Holy Prophet said: "I intercede on the Day of Judgment and my intercession is accepted and Ali will intercede and his intercession is accepted, my Household will interceded and their intercession is accepted as well."‌He also said: there are five intercessors: "The Qur'an, your Prophet's Household, Imams, Holy ...

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Wilayat

ou consistently hear this word. You also have heard about wilayat e Ali (as) from different scholars and your parents. Not a single principle of religion can be proven without the presence of wilayat; whether it is tawheed (oneness), adl (justice), nabuwiat (prophet hood), imamate, or qiyamat (day of judgment). The center of the religion is wilayat. One will remain kafir (disbeliever) until he understands what wilayat is. As Imam Jafar Sadiq ...

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An Introduction to Al-Sahifat Al-Sajjadiyya

Al-Sahifat Al-Sajjadiyya is the oldest prayer manual in Islamic sources and one of the most seminal works of Islamic spirituality of the early period. It was composed by the Prophet's great grandson, `Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Zayn al-'Abidin (`the adornment of the worshippers'), and has been cherished in Shi'ite sources from earliest times. Zayn al-'Abidin was the fourth of the Shi'ite Imams, after his father Husayn, his uncle Hasan, and his ...

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The Prayers of Ahl-ul-Bayt (A.S)

Abd Allah ibn Masud: No praisers of Allah were there among whom the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was not present; and no prayer performers were there that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) would not say more prayers than all of them.Imam Ali (A.S) while engaged in battle in Siffin he was also taking into consideration the sun movement too. Ibn Abbas asked him: O Amiral-Muminin! What are you doing? His Holiness (A.S) replied: I am looking to see when the noon-time ...

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Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.) on Knowledge

Knowledge is the basis of every sublime state and the culmination of every high station. That is why the Holy Prophet said, 'It is the duty of every Muslim, man and woman, to seek knowledge,' that is, the knowledge of precaution (taqwa) and certainty. Imam 'Ali [a] said, "Seek knowledge, though it be in China," meaning the knowledge of gnosis of the self, in it is contained knowledge of the Lord.The Holy Prophet said, 'Whoever knows his own self ...

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The Origin and Growth of SHI'ISM

Shi'ism began with a reference made for the first time to the partisans of Ali (shi'ah-i 'Ali), the first leader of the Household of the Prophet, during the lifetime of the Prophet himself. [1] The course of the first manifestation and the later growth of Islam during the twenty-three years of prophecy brought about many conditions which necessitated the appearance of a group such as the Shi'ites among the companions of the Prophet. The Holy ...

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The Glory of Imam Husain (AS)

The Glory of Imam Husain (AS) In the words of the companions of Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the Taabe'en the love and affection for Imam Husain (AS) found in the hearts of the first century of Hijri Muslims was unprecedented. This was because of the extraordinary favors, affection, courtesy and kindness which were expressed by Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) on Imam Husain (AS). Also, those traditions which the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) said in the ...

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Imam Reza(A.S.) Debates With A Catholic Priest and A Rabbi

After the death of Ima`m Mu`sa` al-Ka`zim, peace be on him, Imam Reza(A.S.) traveled to Basrah in order to produce evidence in support of his Ima`mate and in order to disprove the vague errors of those who deviated from the truth. He stopped at the house of al-Hasan b. Mohammed al-'Alawi and held in it a session for a group of the Muslims among whom was 'Amru` b. Hadda`b, who deviated from the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt ), peace be on ...

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What is meant by a Young Person?

Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S) said to a man: “What is meant by a young person [Al-Fata] in your estimation?” The man replied, “A youth.” The Imam (A.S) replied, “No, the young person [Al-Fata] is the true believer. Surely the Companions of the Cave [Ashab Kahf] were all old people, however Allah, Glory and Greatness be to Him, called them youth who believed in Him.”

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The Brief Biographies of Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)

Al-\'Imam \'Ali (as) Amir al-Mu\'minin Hadrat \'Ali (as) is the first perfect example of the education and training of the Holy Prophet (S). \'Ali (as) was educated by the Holy Prophet (S) from the period of his infancy. \'Ali (as) was always with the Holy Prophet (S) like a shadow until the last moment of the Prophet\'s life. Like a butterfly which sacrifices its life for the candle, \'Ali (as) also was with the Holy Prophet (S). \'Ali (as) ...

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At-Taherah (SA) (The Virtuous)

As we have already mentioned, one of Fatima Zahra's (A.S.) names was "At Taherah" (the virtuous or pure). This meaning is related to the verse: "And Allah only wished to remove all abomination from you, ye member of the Family, and to make you pure and spotless." (33: 33) The above-mentioned verse is of great importance because of its subtle meaning and significance. This verse is considered the main source of virtues granted to Ahlul-Bayt ...

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The General Life-Style of the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)

The other members of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) are the perfect examples of the education and training of the Holy Prophet (S). Their characters and life-style resemble the character of the Holy Prophet (S). Certainly, during 250 years, beginning from the 11th year of Hijrah (the year of Holy Prophet\'s [S] demise) until the year 260 AH (when al-\'Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi\'s [as] Ghaybat al-Kubra, i.e., Great Occultation started), in their associations ...

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Hadrat Fatimah Zahra(A.S.) Pleads Her Case

After all else failing, the holy Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra(A.S.), in her desperation and frustration, causes a great controversy among all the Muslims. By personally going to her Father's Mosque of Al-Madinah, after prayers had ended, to publicly expose and demand the immeadiate return of her rightful inheritance from Abu Bakr and his supporters, who Pleads Her Case The Fatimah Al-Zahra(A.S.) had now exhausted all possible avenues in her pursuit to ...

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Imam Ali’s Biography

Introduction: All the human beings experience ups and downs and face different problems in life The individuals , usually get weak and unable when facing a problem and try with the aid and guide of the experts to save themselves from the trouble;And by finding the "examples" in any field , and then following them , perform their duties in the best way as to solve their problems and relieve their pains. One of these examples is the honoured ...

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The Paradigm of Patience and Gentleness

Sufyan ibn Nazaar narrates:Once when we were in the presence of Ma'moon, he asked us: "Do you know whom I learned the Shia faith from?" Everyone said they do not know. Ma'moon then continued, "I learned it from my father Haroon al-Rashid.We asked: "How is that possible, when Haroon would actually kill this group?Ma'moon replied: "He would kill them solely for the purpose of power and kingship, so he would not lose his position. However, it was ...

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A Brief History of Al-Zahra's Life

Fatimah, the only daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca on 20th jumada 'th-thaniyah 18 B.H. The good and noble lady Khadijah and the Apostle Of Allah bestowed all their natural love, care and devotion on their lovable and only child Fatimah, who in her turn was extremely fond of her parents. Character The Princess of the House of the Prophet, was very intelligent, accomplished and cheerful. Her sermons, poems and sayings ...

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Imam Sadjad’s Deep Love for the Holy Qur’an

Practicing the Holy Qur'an One day a close relative of Imam al-Sadjad (A.S) abused him in public. He spoke bad words to him and then left but the Imam (A.S) did not utter any word against him. As soon as the man left, Imam (A.S) turned towards the people who were present there and had witnessed what had just transpired, and said, "Whatever this man said to me, you all heard it. I would now want you to accompany me to him so that you hear what ...

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Historical Aspect of the Imam's Biography

Imam and Alawide RevoltsWe have already indicated that one of the reasons which prompted al-Mamoon to bring Imam al-Rida (A.S.) to Khurasan and nominate him as his successor was to avoid a direct collision with the Alawides who were of the view that the Abbasides had monopolized authority and robbed them of their right to rule the Muslims. Al-Mamoon tried to deal with this problem which always used to push the Alawides to assault the government ...

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The Greatest Master of Sciences

The sixth holy Imam, Ja’ffar Ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) was born in Madinah on 17th Rabi’ al Awwal 83 Hijrah (702 AD). He was martyred in Madinah by poisoning on 15th/25th Shawwal, 148 Hijrah (765 AD) at the age of 65. The Period of his Imamate was 34 years. His Character and Virtues Once a pilgrim visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Madina fell asleep. On waking up, he hurriedly searched his belongings and found his purse, which ...

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