The Word or the Sword!

Freedom, justice, humanity, virtue are the words associated with Karbala and uprising of Imam Hussein (A.S) and his dearest sister Lady Zainab (A.S). Karbala is standing till these days upon two strong pillars: the uprising of Imam Hussein (A.S) and the resistance of Zainab(A.S) against tyrant of the time. Zainab (A.S) is like a shining sun in the history of Islam, a brave woman whose life teaches the women how to play a significant role in the ...

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Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al Taqi al Jawad; ninth infallible Imam of Shiites

Muhammad Ibn `Ali al-Jawad (at-Taqi) (peace be Upon him) was the ninth Imam of Shia.AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Muhammad Ibn `Ali al-Jawad (at-Taqi) (peace be Upon him) Name: Muhammad Title: al-Jawad or at-Taqi Agnomen: Abu Ja`far Father's name: `Ali al-Ridha Mother's name: Sabikah (or khayzuran) Birth: In Medina, on Friday, 10th Rajab 195 AH" Martyrdom: Martyred at the age of 25 ,in al-kazimiyyah on Wednesday, 29th Dhi'l-qi`dah 220 AH, ...

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Imam Hasan Askari's (A.S.) Message

Imam Hasan Askari's Message to Is'haq Bin Ismail al-NishabouriAllah covers you and us with His shelter and takes care of all of your affairs through His power. I have understood your message - Allah compassionates you. Thanks to Allah, we - the Prophet's family - sympathize our disciples and feel delight when Allah's beneficence and favors are given to them incessantly. We also count every favor that Allah, the Blessed the Exalted, bestows upon ...

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Quotable Quotations on Prayers

-- Imam Ali (AS) , in his deathbed, placed a great emphasis on worshipping God, the Almighty saying, "Prayers, prayers, prayers." --The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran says: "Man always needs to worship God especially when in danger." -- A scholar of Qom Seminary says: "One night I was invited to the house of Hajj Mustafa Khomeini [son of Imam Khomeini (R.A.)] who lived with his father. In the middle of the night someone moaning ...

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The Great Innocent Leaders of Islam

IMAM 'ALI AL-SAJJAD (AS) The policy of al-'Imam 'Ali al-Sajjad (AS), during his Imamate, is divided into two different parts which correspond as a whole to the general policies of other Imams (AS), for the Imam (AS) was in the company of his great father in the tragic event of Karbala and took part in the movement of al-'Imam al-Husayn (AS). After the martyrdom of his father, when the Imam (AS) was taken captive and was taken to Kufah from ...

( 2024-01-12 03:05:37 )

The Faithfulness of Hadrat Abu Talib (A.S.)

By: Abdullah al-Khunayzi The faithfulness of Abu Talib was so clear and certain that it didn't need any evidence to be proved except that if you wanted to certify for the blind that the sun was shining in the sky and sending its rays and that the day was bright! All Abu Talib's sayings, his continuous jihad he had done for the sake of Islam and all the witnesses of the Prophet (s), his pure progeny and the companions confirmed his faith, his ...

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Some companions buried in baqee

The blessing that any spot of the earth can gain is related for Allah only and not for another one, from these spots is al Baqee, where the best bodies have been buried. Othman bin Maz'unHe is Abu al Sa'ab Othman bin "son" Mathun bin Habeeb bin Wahab bin Huthafa bin Jumh bin Ewmro bin Huseis bin Kab bin Lwy bin Ghalb al Jumhy al Qurshy.He born during the Pre-Islamic time, but he used the way of the wise, they called him as a Wiseman at that ...

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On the Resurrection Day three groups of people are closest to Allah

Imam Reza (A.S) On the Resurrection Day three groups of people are closest to Allah until the end of the Reckoning: Those who quench their anger and do not oppress others when they have power, those mediate between two people and do not favor either side in the least amount, and those who tell the truth whether it be in their favor or not. (Mishkat-ul-Anwar, Section Eight, Chp. 1)

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From The Signs Of His Imamate

From The Signs Of His Imamate Allah had provided the prophets and their guardians with miracles that ordinary people were unable to do in order to be as true proofs on the missions of these prophets and guardians, otherwise they would fail in achieving their missions, and none of people would believe them.Allah had made them know what there was inside the inners of people and what events would take place. Allah had granted that to the ...

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The Holy Prophet’s Counsel to Imam Ali (A.S.)

An Exposition of Hadith by Imam KhomeiniWith my continuous chain of transmission reaching up to the best of the traditionists and the foremost of them, Muhammad ibn Ya’qub al-Kulayni (R) from Muhammad ibn Yahya, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa, from ‘Ali ibn al-Nu’man, from Mu’awiyah ibn ‘Ammar, who says, “I heard Abu ‘Abd Allah (A) say: In a counsel that the Prophet (S) gave to ‘Ali (A), he ...

( 2024-01-10 14:00:32 )

Hazrat Fatimah (s.a), the Link between Prophet Hood and Imamate (Part 1)

Fatimah (s.a) was the only woman connecting Prophet Hood and Imamate and was the link between the two. She was the daughter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the wife of the first Imam (a.s) and the mother of the rest of the Imams (s.a) who descended from her and her husband Ali (a.s). Allah singled her out with this virtue and peculiarity because she was the most perfect and highest example in purity, sanctity, worship, asceticism and ...

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20 stories and quotations on the virtues of Imam Sajjad

Like his descent father, Zainol Abedin enjoyed all ethical virtues and was flawless in the areas of mannerism and ethics. No event could stop him from manifesting God’s traits. No sin was performed by him. This poor writer referred to all books on narrations and history to find references to this Imam. I will present some of them here. I hope they will help us. These points could be seen in Beharol Anver, A’alamol Din, Kashfol Qemma, ...

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Don’t Conceal Your Knowledge!

The Holy Prophet [s.a] said: ‘Someone who possesses knowledge on a subject but conceals it when he is asked will be bridled with reins of fire.’ (Therefore, if a person possesses information that would help a bewildered person and improve his situation but he remains silent, he has surely committed a great sin.)

Source: Al -'Ithna-'Ashariyyah, p. 11

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What is meant by this saying of Imam Ali, "Do you suppose that you are only a small body, while the macrocosm is placed within you?"

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 ...

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The Two Problems of Succession and Authority in Religious Sciences

In accordance with the Islamic teachings which form its basis, Shi'ism believed that the most important question facing Islamic society was the elucidation and clarification of Islamic teachings and the tenets of the religious sciences. [1] Only after such clarifications were made could the application of these teachings to the social order be considered. In other words, Shi'ism believed that, before all else, members of society should be able ...

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Nuzool-e-Surah Hal-Ata:

إِنَّ الْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا ٥عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ اللَّـهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا ٦يُوفُونَ بِالنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًا كَانَ شَرُّهُ مُسْتَطِيرًا ٧وَيُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ ...

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12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to 17th Rabi-ul-Awwal: Muslim unity Week

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]. According to ...

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Imam Husain's Great Revolution

Yazid's Demand for AllegianceIn 50 A.H. when Imam Hasan (A) was poisoned, the duty of Imamat became the responsibility of his younger brother Imam Husain (A). At the time, Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan, the governor of Syria and arch-enemy of the family of the Holy Prophet (S), was virtually the ruler of the whole Muslim Empire. Muawiya, who had caused the poisoning of Imam Hasan (A), continued to disregard the human rights of the people and employed ...

( 2024-01-05 01:14:37 )

Al-Hussain in the eyes of Humanity

Charles Dickens - (1812-1870) English novelists of the Victorian period“If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam.”Thomas Carlyle – (1795-1881) Famous British historian“The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Hussain and his companions were the ...

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Why Shiism is named Jafri religion?

For the sake of the propagation of the Shiite constitution in the shadow of the knowledge, political sacrifices, and devotion, the Shiite school was attributed to him and this religion was named as the Jafri religion. We belong to the Jafri religion and take pride in this name. The message of the true Islam of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) can be sought in the blood of Imam Hussain (A.S) and its explanation and description in the teachings of ...

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