Imam Hussain: Narration on what Different Species Chant

It is narrated in 64th volume of Bihar-ul Anvar by Allamah Majlisi from the book Al-Kharaij (by Sayed Hibatullah Rawandi) that someone asked the grandson of the holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (p), Chief of Martyrs, Leader of Youths of Paradise Hazrat Imam Hussein (p) in his very youth about the voices of different animals and species and their chanting.As Imam knows the language and chanting of every species and animals, therefore Mohamed bin ...

( 2024-09-27 06:08:52 )

Imam Muhammed Al-Baqir (A.S) Conversation with a Christian Scholar

Imam Sadiq (A.S) said, "one day I and my father came out of the assembly of Hisham. We happened to pass by a place where a group of Christians had come to ask questions from their scholar. We too went there to see what the affair was.We saw an old man with grey hair and grey eyebrows sitting among them. We also sat among the aggregation. The followers of Jesus Christ (A.S) were sitting before him like worthless children, and were asking him ...

( 2024-09-27 02:00:12 )

The Excellence of Imam Ali Bin Abu Talib (A.S)

1. Through his chain of authorities, he, peace be on him, said: [Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, said:] "O 'Ali, I am the master of the messengers, and you are the commander of the faithful, Imam of the Allah-fearing, and leader of the excellent, famous ones."As for Imam 'Ali, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, he is the pioneer of thought and wisdom in Islam. He is the soul of the Prophet, may Allah bless him ...

( 2024-09-27 00:59:54 )

Imam Reza(AS)'s Character

His SolemnityAs for the solemnity of Imam Reza(AS); faces were humbled in fear of it, for it was similar to that of the prophets and the testamentary trustees (of authority) whom Allah clothed in His light. All those who saw him respected him. An example of his solemnity was that when he sat with the people or rode off with them, none was able to raise his voice because of his great solemnity.The reporters have said: "When he (i.e. Imam Reza, ...

( 2024-09-27 00:59:52 )

Ahl al-Bayt's (A.S.) Altruism

And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive - (saying), we feed you for the sake of Allah alone: No reward do we desire from you, nor thanks (76:8.9) But give them preference over themselves, even though poverty was their (own lot) - they are the ones that achieve prosperity. (59:9) Ibn Abbas: Al-Hasan (A.S.) and al-Husayn (A.S.) fell sick and the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) accompanied by several others went to ...

( 2024-09-26 09:34:02 )

Benevolence

The companions of Imam al-Baqir (a.s) report: the Imam allowed us to give away

between five hundred and six hundred thousand Dirhams and he was never tired of

giving gifts to brethren, emissaries and those who had set their hope on him.

[ Al-Irshad by al-Mufid: 167/2.]

Taken from: AHLULBAYT ISLAMIC MISSION

( 2024-09-26 05:17:26 )

Let’s Know Islam (133)

Welcome to this week’s episode of the series Let’s Know Islam. The First Infallible Imam of the Prophet of Islam’s Household, Imam Ali (Peace be upon him) accepted the caliphate in order to fulfill his duties, while noting that if it wasn’t because of people’s presence, he would have never accepted the Caliphate.These remarks show that although the Velayat of Imam Ali (AS) was determined by Prophet Mohammad ...

( 2024-09-26 05:17:25 )

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [2]

The Journey of Imam Husain (‘a) Leaving Medina("Ghar Sejab Behre Safar Sayyid-a Aalam Nikle")When the Noble Prince left His homeHis eyes were teary and His heart did mournAs friends and sons followed behindHe cried out "Destiny, here I come.""I've heard the cries of Zahra all nightThe forsaken wilderness is in my sight"Then towards the Prophet's tomb He glancedHe bowed His head in a respectful stanceThen approaching the tomb, He knelt and ...

( 2024-09-26 03:15:42 )

Begining of the Month Prayer

Begining of the Month Prayer Salat Ruyati‘Hilal It is desirable to pray a 2 rakat Salat after seeing the moon of the first night of every lunar month, within 3 days & earlier the better. Also give sadqa /charity & Inshallah you will be safe throughout the month. This salat is to be prayed exactly like the morning prayer ,except make foll adjustments : 1.Make Niyat of Ruyatil Hilal 2.In first Rakat recite after Sura Fatiaah recite ...

( 2024-09-26 02:14:21 )

The Route of Imam Hussain (as)

The map shows the Route that Imam Hussein (A.S) took when he left Makkah for Iraq. The date was 8th Zilhijja 60 Hijri (10.9.680 AD). With him there were about 50 people including women and children of his family and friends. His uncle Ibne Abbas and his brother Muhammad-e-Hanafiya did not go with him. They came to bid farewell and tried to warn the Imam of the dangers ahead. Muhammad-e-Hanafiya told him that the Makkans and other pilgrims were ...

( 2024-09-26 01:04:35 )

Tenth Argument: Lack of Reference to Verse of Proclamation

The author of Al-Manar says: "I am certain that if the issue of imamate was among the issues openly asserted in the Holy Qur'an, there would have been no discord among Muslims after the demise of the Prophet. But, as we see, there is a discord, and Imam Ali did not refer to this verse to prove his legitimate right for leadership of the Muslims. Also none of the Infallible members of the Household of the Prophet and his companions who preferred ...

( 2024-09-25 08:33:18 )

The adventure of healing an untreatable diseased by Ahle Beyt’s (God bless them) kindnesses

A lecture by Professor Hossein Ansarian: I have seen the man whom I want to say his adventure. When I was studying religious education in Qum, I came to Tehran at a Thursday to visit the writer of Pishaver’s nights’ book. He had a heart disease and had slept in bed. He introduced me to one who had come before me to visit him and said to him that “he is Qum’s student. He is studying and possibly he will be preacher in future. You say ...

( 2024-09-25 05:26:41 )

Hereafter requires prior preparation

Sayyid Abdul Husayn Dastaghaib ShiraziYou do not arrive in the Hereafter in a readymade house. When you came out of your mother’s womb a readymade house was awaiting you. A lamp like the sun during day and moon at night. So also the leveled earth for your habitation. As for your food, mother’s breasts were pre-filled. In short, you came in a well-prepared life. Then you lived in this world until you return and go away from it. But when you ...

( 2024-09-25 04:21:49 )

A Brief Account of the Twelve Successors of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

The First ImamAmirul Momineen Ali (a.s.)Father: Abu Talib bin Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim.Mother: Fatimah bint Asad bin Hashim bin Abd Munaf.Kunniyat (Patronymic): Abul Hasan and Husayn, Abu TurabLaqab (Title): Al-Wasi, Amir al-Mu'mininBirth: He was born in the Ka'ba [1] , in thirty 'Am al-Fil (the year of the elephant).Martyrdom: He was martyred by the Khwariji named Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam at Kufa during the month of Ramadhan in the fortieth ...

( 2024-09-25 04:21:48 )

Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions (3)

This is a translation of a series of four sermons delivered by the author during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and significance of "Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s) at Karbala. The first three sermons were published earlier in al-Tawhid, vol. 13, no.3, pp. 41-74, vol. 13, no.4, pp. 57-71.The Persian appeared under the title Hamaseh-ye Husayni (Tehran: Intisharat-e Sadra, 2nd impression, ...

( 2024-09-25 03:21:20 )

How soon winter destroyed the spring?

How soon winter destroyed the spring? As soon as her blossoms stand The earth and skies foundations' will stay "We die and go we know not where Lay on God promises who will keep"‌ She has taught Man the secret path toward the Just She planted the true oath in the earth that will last The leaves whisper her thoughts and words To the near and far lands over the universe Zahra has such a vision of the world As the world hardly ...

( 2024-09-24 07:28:32 )

Hazrat Fatimah, a Bright Student in the School of Islam

Fatimah (peace be upon her) is a bright student in the school of Islam. She takes lesson from her father as the best teacher: the lesson of humanity, morality, devotion, generosity, purity, benevolence, restraining her anger, serving people, etc. And her father, who found her ready tried to construct her character. He would try to teach her as much as possible, each of them separately is the lesson of life for her and the women community. He ...

( 2024-09-23 05:11:20 )

Who is Zahra?

Who is Zahra shall dawn on Doomsday, Enemies of her enemies in divine pardon sway, Friends of her enemies shall contrite in dismay; Today's tears shed in her love tomorrow pay. What is Zahra? First let us know To acquire a letter angle to peep into her woe, If the prophets placed in one pan and she in another Imam Sadiq says the pan of Zahra weighs heavier. From a higher station to a lower station If a thing given from his own ...

( 2024-09-23 03:51:37 )

Hazrat Imam Hussein (AS)'s quotes

* O my followers! Whenever you drink refreshing water remember me Or whenever you heard about a martyred or a lonely person, weep for me I am the son of the Prophet who was martyred cruelly, And then smashed me intentionally under the hoofs of their horses. I wish you all were present in Ashoora and saw how I asked them for water for my infant, but they refused to give.* In a letter Imam Hussein (AS) sent to the people of Basra, he ...

( 2024-09-23 01:41:10 )

Imam Ali (A.S) - Islam Guidance

Shiites commentators believe that Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H&H.P) was appointed on 27th of Rajab, five years after the rehabilitation of Kaaba. He was forty years old at that time.Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H&H.P) had come to Haraa cave as usual to say prayers and meditate. On 27th of Rajab, Gabriel (one of the four superior angels who was ordered by Allah (S.W.T) to convey revelation to prophets) descended to him. Gabriel shook Prophet ...

( 2024-09-23 00:39:03 )