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 ...
O You, Whose light covers darkness, O You, by Whose holiness rugged mountain passes are lit, O You, to Whom all the inhabitants of the earth and the heavens submit, O You, to Whom every insolent tyrant surrenders with obedience, O You the Aware of hidden consciences, You are Merciful to everything and Aware of everything, forgive those who repent and follow Your path, protect them from the torment of Fire, give them soon Your victory that You ...
On Friday, the 7th of Zilhijjah we mourn the martyrdom of another Infallible Heir of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).
He was the namesake of the Prophet; was the great-great-grandson of the Prophet from both the father's and mother's sides; and as a matter of fact, was the first among the Prophet's direct descendants to be named Muhammad.
It is interesting to note that not only was his birth prophesied by the Prophet, but his epithet, Baqer al-Uloum ...
When Hadrat Fatima Masoumah (A.S.) was buried in Qum there was a shade made of straw on the holy grave built by Musa bin Khajraj. The first dome which was in the form of a tower, was built by Hadrat Zainab (A.S.), the daughter of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) in the middle of third century hijrah. Stone, bricks and stucco were used as construction material for this dome.
With the burial of the ladies from the Holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) ...
Ali Ibn Musa ar-Rida (Peace be Upon him) Name: Ali Title: ar-Rida Agnomen: Abu 'l-Hasan Father's name: Musa al-Kazim Mother's name: Ummu 'l-Banin Najmah Birth: In Medina, on Thursday,11th Dhu 'I-qi'dah 148 AH Death: Died at the age of 55, in Mashhad (Khurasan), on Tuesday, 17th .Safar 203 AH; poisoned by al-Ma'mun, the 'Abbasid caliph; buried in Mashhad, Iran Imam Ali ar-Rida was brought up under the holy guidance of his father for ...
The world brightened when Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, was born, for he would split the fountain of knowledge and wisdom in the earth. He would also show, through his behavior, wonderful examples of self-negation, renouncing the world, and cleaving to Allah. The Prophet's family was very happy to receive this blessed baby, of whom the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, gave good news. All the companions who had good ...
Rayyan ibn Shabeeb relates that once when he visited the Prophet's 8thInfallible Successor, Imam Reza (A.S), on the advent of Muharram, the Imam said: "O Ibn Shabeeb! Muharram is the month in which the people of the Age of Ignorance (Jahiliyya) had forbidden the committing of any oppression as well as armed conflicts. Yet, this ummah did not respect the sanctity of this month or the dignity of their own Prophet. In this month, they killed the ...
Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyeda Fatima (s.a.), was an exemplary woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance; she performed her divine duties to the best of her ability. She was born to a family formed by the Prophet (SAW), the most outstanding figure in history. The Prophet"s wife Sayyeda Khadija (s.a.) a devoted woman was her maternal grandmother, and her paternal ...
Allamah Majlisi relates in Bihar al-Anwar that Muhammad bin Abu Talib Musawi says, that when Waleed received the letter to slay Imam Hussein (A.S) it was very hard upon him and he said:"By Allah! May Allah not let me witness the murder of the son of His Prophet, even if Yazeed gives me the entire the world and whatever is contained therein in lieu of it."It is said that one night Imam Hussein (A.S) stepped out of his house and went to the head ...
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (AS), the eighth Shi'ite Holy Imam was born on 11th Zee al-Qa'adah 148 A.H. in the holy city of Madinah. He was divinely entitled 'Al-Reza"(meaning that Allah Almighty and His Holy Messenger (S.A.W.) were deeply pleased with him). The Holy Imam (AS) is also considered as the Aalim (the Greatest Erudite) of the Holy Ahlul Bayt (AS).Holy Imam was poisoned by Mamun, the Abbasid caliph in Sanabad in Toos region ...
The friends and followers of Ali believed that after the death of the Prophet the caliphate and religious authority (marja'iyat-i 'ilmi) belonged to Ali. This belief came from their consideration of Ali's position and station in relation to the Prophet, his relation to the chosen among the companions, as well as his relation to Muslims in general. It was only the events that occurred during the few days of the Prophet's final illness that ...
Imam Mohammad Baqir (Pbuh) was born on 1st of Rajab or 3rd of Safar, 57 A.H. in Medina. Both from mother and father side of the family, he was descended from Hazart-e Ali (Pbuh) and Fatemeh Zahra (Sa). As Imam Sadiq (Pbuh) said, her dear mother was unique in Imam Hassan's family.
The period of Imam Baqir (Pbuh)'s life
The period of Imam Mohammad Baqir (Pbuh)'s life is divided into two parts. The pre-Imamate part lasted for more than 35 years, ...
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Hadrat Fatima bint-e-Hazm bin Khalid (also known as Umm-ul-Baneen) was the wife of Imam Ali (a.s.) and mother of Hadrat Abbas (a.s.).Hadrat Fatima binte Hazam bin Khalid Ibn-e-Rabi'e Ibn-e-Amer Kalbi belonged to the clan of Banu Kilah, which was one of the noblest families amongst the Hashimites and famous for the bravery and valour of its warriors.She was born in 5 A.H. Some years after the martyrdom of Hadrat Fatima ...
Surah Kawthar is one of the shortest chapters in the Holy Qur'an, yet it is one of the richest ones too. It carries a fountain of knowledge for those who seek to extract its deeper meaning and wisdom. The interpreters of the Qur'an in the different schools of thought in Islam have intentionally presented a multitude of opinions regarding the identity of Kawthar to distance this virtue from its true owner, the Lady of Light (peace be upon her). ...
In her life Zainab (s.a.) always saw the evildoers, oppressors, insurgents and breakers of covenants defy the truth and Imam Ali (a.s.), the supporter of the truth and justice had to quell their revolts. Finally, an evil hand gave Imam Ali (a.s.) a stroke from a poisoned sword on his head in the mosque of Kufa. After Imam Ali (a.s.), his son Imam Hassan (a.s.) became the Caliph. Hassan was also greatly oppressed until at last he signed a peace ...
Youth season Abbas was with Amiralmomenin, Imam Hassan and Imam Hossein since his birth, and had enjoyed the spring of their knowledge and virtue. Abbas lived with Ali (a.s.) for fourteen years, when Ali (a.s.) was struggling with the enemies. Abbas participated in some of the battles. At 12 years old, he was brave, fearless and hero, and at the same age, he could cope with the champions and warriors. Ali (a.s.) did not let him, as well as Imam ...
1 - How can a thing the existence of which is dependent on you be taken as a proof for your existance? Is there anything more evident than your "self" disclose you? Are you hidden to need a guide to find you? Surely you are not. Are you far-away to need your footprints to find you? Surely you are not! Blind may the eyes be which do not see you watching and guarding your "self" (Arafa prayer; Biharol Anwar, Vol. 98, P. 226)
2 - He who has you ...
The ziyarah of ‘Ashura'
Peace be upon you, O Abu ′Abdullah.
Peace be upon you, O son of the Messenger of Allah.
Peace be upon you, O son of Amir al-Mu'minin (the commander of the faithful ones) and chief of the prophets' successors.
Peace be upon you, O son of Fatimah the chiefess of the women of this world.
Peace be on you, O he whose blood-claimer is Allah, He is the blood-claimer of your father also, as those who persecuted you, your ...
By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz Tomorrow, the 28th of Safar is that sad day in the annals of history when the person whom the Holy Qur'an calls "Mercy unto the creation", breathed his last. To be exact, 1421 lunar years have passed since the departure from the mortal world of the Last and Greatest of the Divine Messengers, whose universal mission to mankind was foretold by all Prophets to their respective nations – Abraham in his scripture, Moses in ...
The topic of discussion was the issue of Imam al-Reza’s heir-apparency. We said in the previous session that there are a series of historical facts and a series of doubtful ones. Even historians like Jurji Zaydan have clearly stated that the policies of Bani al-‘Abbas were confidential and they rarely let their political secrets be exposed and, therefore, their true intentions remain unknown in history.What is definite and unquestionable is, ...
