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 ...
By: Jassim M. HussainAs a consequence of Imam al-Sadiq's death the Imamites became so weak that even if military rebellion might have been possible during his lifetime, there was little chance of it now. The rise of the Isma'ilis during al-Sadiq's lifetime, followed by the rise of the Fathiyya sect, which included most of the Imamite fuqaha',[156]made the position of al-Sadiq's successor, Musa al-Kazim, very weak, and obliged him to follow the ...
"Marriage is part of my Sunnah and whoever disregards (my Sunnah) is not from us."
As the Final Messenger of God to mankind, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who promulgated the most universally comprehensive Shari'a, led the most excellently exemplary life.
He practiced whatever he preached, and whatever he preached became an integral part of his Sunnah and Seerah (Practice and Behaviour).
Celibacy is unnatural and not part of human nature. Thus ...
The testament of the Wilayat of Imam Ali (as) is not a part of
the Athaan nor Iqamah but is recited with the intention of nearness.
Thus if a person recites it with the intention that it is part of the
Athaan or Iqamah it becomes questionable. The reason for mentioning only
the name of Imam Ali (as) is that certain specialities belongs to Him
(as) alone. One of which is that He is the origination of Wilayat
(Imamah). Another reason is his ...
Most historians agree Lady Fatima was born five years after Prophethood, on the 20th of Jumada-Al-Thani in Mekkah. Fatima was one of the four daughters of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hf) and his first wife, Khadijah bint-Khuwailid (as). Fatimaâ€TMs relationship with her father had set an exemplary model of a father-daughter relationship; he showered her with admiration and love. Upon his return home from journeys the Prophet visited Fatima before ...
There is a narration of Imam Ali (as) which says: "You think you are a small entity, but within you is enfolded the entire Universe". I don't really grasp the meaning of this saying. I assume that there is a deep significance behind these words. I would like you to enlighten me with its meaning.Concise answerSome mysticism and literary books have ascribed poems to Imam Ali (A.S). For instance, it has been said that Imam Ali (A.S) said: "Do you ...
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..."
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The history of thirst began with the story of Prophet Abraham and his son Ismail. The next instance throughout the history was the story of Imam Hussein.Prophet Abraham was going from Palestine to Mecca, while Imam Hussein was leaving Mecca to another Kaba…martyrdom.The thirsty caravan was moving in the desert.It was the second day of Muharram and the sun had just set. There was a deadly silence in the desert. Then Imam Hussein broke the ...
The Printing and Publishing Institution of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has signed a contract, at the initiative of AQR Center for International Affairs, with Imam Ali (AS) Holy Shrine Foundation for publishing religious books and the Holy Quran.
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Printing and Publishing Institution of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has signed a contract, at the initiative of AQR Center for International Affairs, with Imam Ali (AS) Holy ...
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 ...
1. Praise and Eulogy is for Allah for the blessing and bounties which He has bestowed. And thanks to HIM upon what He revelated (to His servants) And Praise is for HIM upon the common boons and blessings which He bestowed upon His servants without their request And upon the comprehensive and complete blessings which He granted to all and sundry and gave it to us, consequetively. Those graces and favours which are uncountable. And are ...
His Distinctions and CharacteristicsLineageHe is Ali son of Mousa son of Ja'fer son of Muhammad son of Ali son of al-Husayn son of Ali son of Abu Talib (A.S.), eighth in the series of the Emams belonging to the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.). His birthplace is Medina, and his resting place is Toos (Iran).Birth and DemiseHistorians disagree a great deal about the year of his birth and even in determining the month as well, and they also disagree about ...
(P.B.U.H&H.P) appointed Abbas as caliph on his deathbedWhen they (the people) had left (the room), he (the Prophet) said: “Send back to me my brother (Ali) and my uncle (Abbas).”“Apostle of Allah, your uncle is an old man with the responsibilities of a large family,” answered Al-Abbas. “You vie with the wind in liberality and generosity. You have made promises which your uncle could never ...
This lasting conflict between the religion and the world, which are rarely united during a certain time, is a trial for religious people. This conflict caused taqiya and those adversities which hit Ahl al Bayt.The conflict between Ahl al- Bayt and the Omayyads and the Abbasids was not new as long as Ahl al Bat represented the religion and the latter represented the life in this world.The Marwanis and the Abbasids knew that al- Sadiq, peace be on ...
The prophets of ancient times, especially Hazrat Musa and Hazrat 'Isa (A.S.), had given their followers news of the advent of Islam, even to the extent that indications of the special attributes of the Prophet of Islam appeared in their revealed books. For this reason, the Jews and the Christians and the followers of other religions were watching out for the advent of Islam, like people who see their ship with torn sails and broken anchor in ...
Imam Hasan al-Askari(A.S.) the eleventh infallible and holy Imam of the Shi'ites in the world was born in the holy city of Madinah on 8th Rabi al-Thani 232 A.H. On this Happy and Auspicious Occasion we extend our happy felicitations and joyous greetings to all the lovers of the Holy Ahlul Bayt(A.S.) and all the oppressed and truth seeking people in the world who are awaiting the glad reappearance and advent of Imam Mahdi(A.S.),the Awaited ...
The week between 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and 17th Rabiul Awwal each year is commemorated as a Muslim unity week in the light of famous decree of Imam-e-Rahil Imam Khomeini [RA].
12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to 17th Rabi-ul-Awwal: Muslim unity Week(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) The week between 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and 17th Rabiul Awwal each year is commemorated as a Muslim unity week in the light of famous decree of Imam-e-Rahil Imam Khomeini [RA].
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Anyone approaching Baghdad from the north or the west will be impressed by the sight of the four golden minarets at Kadhmayn, the Shrine of the Two Imams, Imam Musa Al-Kadhim and Imam Muhammad Taqi Al-Jawad, peace be upon them. They are respectively the Seventh and the Ninth of the Twelve Imams, at whose tombs we are accustomed to seek healing and to invoke their intercession for the forgiveness of our sins and the fulfillment of our needs.The ...
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 Al-Kazim (peace be upon him) said: Anyone who acknowledges God should not complain when his earnings are delayed and should not accuse God of His acts. As a man asked him about conviction, Imam Al-Kazim (peace be upon him) answered: The conviction is to depend upon God, submit to Him, consent to His acts, and entrust Him with the affairs. Abdullah bin Yahya said: Within the supplication that I wrote to Imam Al-Kazim (peace be upon him), ...
