Imamat is a matter of great merit. In fact no other issue in Islam is more significant than the subject of Imamat. Its importance lies in the fact that it's the only reliable means to reach to the true recognition of Allah. It is only through Imamat that one can obtain the true recognition of Allah and comprehend the manner of worshipping Him. If anyone adopts some means of worshipping Allah other than the one suggested by the Imams (a.s), he ...
Allah (SWT) says in His Noble Qur'an: "Allah's wish is but to remove uncleanness far from you, O folk of the Household, and cleanse you with a though cleansing" (33:33). One of those Members of the House is Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein (as) known as Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) whose martyrdom anniversary is on the 25th of Muharram.Imam Al-Sajjad (as) or Imam Sayyid al-Sajideen (as), another nickname of his meaning the one who prostrates, dedicated all ...
ompiled by: Ayatullah Shaheed Murtadha MutahhariImam Zayn al-‘Abidin (‘a) (also known as ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn) is described and viewed as the “champion of spirituality” (spirituality in its correct sense). The philosophy behind this character in ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn is understood when one looks at the Household of the Prophet (every single one of them) of whom ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn is one.In it, one would see ...
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - As the culture and the era of resistance spreads internationally, with objectives as disparate, but linked, as the liberation of Palestine, the resistance to western hegemony in the Middle East, and obtaining the elementary civil rights to work and to own a home for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, the two largest religions, Christianity and Islam are solidifying in certain of their beliefs and their applications of ...
The event of Karbala always evokes strong emotions and deep intellectual thoughts which touch and affect the whole existence of those who seek to find a path through it. But the significance of this event goes much beyond the mere unveiling of the corruption and deviations perpetrated by Banu Umayya. Karbala changed the course of history and continues to inspire all truth-seeking revolutionaries.Heedlessness makes man worse than animals. It ...
Success in every endeavour depends on resolve, steadfastness, and persistence, without which, no victory is possible. Scientists and scholars who have earned name and fame, are indeed indebted to their spirit of resolve and patience, without letting frustration taking hold of them. Likewise the pious and the virtuous have acquired their lofty status because of their resistance against, and overcoming of, immoral desires and carnal pleasures. ...
By: ABNA’s Reporter Zaynab Shah Ali
Q- According to your opinion, what kind of main characteristics of Hazarat Ali’s personality made him popular?
A- Bismillah ir-Rahman, ir-Rahim, I admire Imam Ali (peace be upon him) for his great works, his righteousness, his courage and his patience.
Imam Ali (peace be upon him) has given us so many revelations, speeches and books with information about all aspects in daily ...
Those whom this passage is referring to are the martyrs who were killed along with the Imam in Karbala, the reason being:
1) Usually, live people who visit the shrines of the imams aren't referred to as ‘Arwah' (souls).
2) This passage is read by the pilgrim himself, so he can't be the one being addressed by it at the same time.
3) In all of the ziyarats of Imam Hussein (A.S), never have the pilgrims of his shrine been specifically greeted ...
Born in Madina on the 10th of Rabuil Akhar 232 Hijri ( 6.12.846 AD) Died in Samarrah Iraq on 8th of Rabiul Awwal 260 Hijri (4.1.874) aged 28 years. Period of Imamat 6 years.Samarra (Surre Mun Ra') was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghdad. River Euphrates flows in the middle of the town, and because of the surrounding hills a cool breeze keeps the area cooler in comparison to Baghdad.
The word ‘Asker' in Arabic is used for army. Our ...
When Allah created material things from absolute nothingness, does it mean that His Power was converted into material power and material form?Concise answerIf you mean conversion of divine power into material power, there is no doubt that such a notion is false and it is never true with God. If you mean by the word "conversion" reflection of God's power, indeed creation from absolute nothingness gives such a meaning because ‘nothing' was not ...
Imam Hasan(A.S.) said: O people, he who advises for Allah's sake and betakes His sayings as guidance will surely be led to the most upright way and Allah will grant him success to the right guidance and will direct him to the best. The disciple of Allah is certainly secured and preserved while His enemy is surely fearful and disappointed. Be cautious of Allah by very much mention of Him, fear Him by means of God-fearing, and approach to Him ...
Addressing Malik Ashtar, Imam Ali (A.S) wrote: Do not tell people I have been ordered, and I also order (you), so it must be obeyed. This type of megalomania, corrupts the heart, and withers away the religion, as well as destroys the (Divine) blessings. And if with all the position and power which you have, you are inflicted with vanity or megalomania, look (reflect) at the grandeur of the rule of Allah (SWT) as the supreme power, which will ...
Thinking about Karbala, one would inevitably remember the thirst of the fighters of Karbala. Such thirst has a history which starts from Hazrat Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham’s) story with Hajar and Ismail.Sareh, Prophet Abraham’s wife, told him, “As I cannot give birth to a child, you should marry Hajar. Maybe she could give you a baby.”After a short while, God blessed the eighty-six-year old Abraham with a son. ...
The place where Lady Fatima Masuma (S.A) is buried was known at the time of her burial as "Babelan". It was a deserted area with no buildings. It belonged to Musa ibn Khazraj, who donated it for the purpose of the burial of this noble lady.After the place of burial of Lady Fatima Masuma (S.A) was selected, the family members of Saad prepared her final resting place by digging a crypt in which to place the holy body. Once the Ritual Bath (ghusl) ...
Salaam and heartiest congratulations to you all on a very auspicious day, which in fact could be called a glorious Eid of Islam, since it was on the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal when the Messenger with the universal mission, foretold by all prophets of the past in different eras and different areas of the world, was born in Mecca exactly 1490 lunar years ago. Please stay with us for a special feature on the birth anniversary of Seal of Messenger, ...
1. IntroductionWe have gathered [1] here tonight in memory of the person who has given us our identity as "Shi'a Muslims". We take pride in calling ourselves "Shi'as of 'Ali" - the Partisans or Followers of 'Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.).Tonight I am going to talk on the caliphate of Imam 'Ali bin Abi Talib because of questions asked by many people about the recent controversy on "the explicit appointment" of the Imam to the position of caliphate ...
The Birth of the Holy Lady Fatemah Ma"soomah and her childhoodhazrate masoomehIn the holy city of Medina, the holy household was awaiting the arrival of a new born.In the house of Imam Kadhim (A.S.), Najma, the wife of the honorable Imam was eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the child; she was counting days and nights for that day. The Imam"s house was overwhelmed with happiness.Finally, the day arrived, on the 1st of ...
"If Husayn was one of us, we would have put up a flag and a minaret for him in every part of the earth and called the people to Christianity!" - Antoine Bara.
It isn't uncommon to hear people say "How fast Muharram has come and gone!" after the day of Ashura. For many of us, the climax of this period of mourning is the recitation of the Maqtal (martyrdom epic) of Imam Husayn (a) on the day of Ashura. While there is a quieter, deeper atmosphere ...
A Man came to Ibn Abbas and Ibn ‘Umar, and asked the interpretations of SHAAHID (Witness) and MASH-HOOD (One who is witnessed) in the Holy Quran.Ibn Abbas said, "SHAAHID was the day of Friday whereas MASH-HOOD referred to the day of ‘Arafah". Ibn ‘Umar said, "SHAAHID was the day of Friday but MASH-HOOD refers to the day of sacrifice in Hajj".The man then went to Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (as) and asked him the same question. Imam (as) said, ...
A group of the eminent Arab poets in that time visited Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, blessed him, and congratulated him on his undertaking regency. Among them was the great poet, Di'bil al-Khaza`'i, who revolted against oppression and tyranny, expressed the sufferings of the oppressed and the deprived. One of them was the inspired poet, Ibra`him b. al-'Abba`s al-Sawli, the unique poet and proser of the time. And among them was the great poet ...
![Are we true to Imam Hussain [as]?](/cache/imgs/516164020a4bf1232b0643e6ee474d2b.jpg "Are we true to Imam Hussain [as]?")
