Over a hundred thousand Muslims accompanied Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his way back from his last pilgrimage to Mecca when Gabriel ascended to him in the Ghadir Khum with three messages: "O Prophet! Declare what you were commanded to"; "Your Prophetic mission is not incomplete unless you declare the order of God"; "God protects you from the malevolent". Hence, the occasion is known as Feast of Ghadir Khum or Ghadir.
On the basis of the ...
Fatimah (peace be upon her) is the student of Islamic school. She was brought up in revelation house and under the supervision of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants), and even when she married Ali (peace be upon him), she had a close contact with her father. Her view towards the world and its aspects is the view of Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants). It is as if she has derived all her views from the Prophet's.
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: Salaamun Alaikum, I have some question that are as under: 1. What is the ruling on going to a foreign country for studying according to maraja\'? 2. Are we allowed to use the meals which sale with halal label? 3. Do we become Najes after using toilet bowls considering that the tank doesn’t connect to the Kur water (a certain quantity of water which can clean any unclean objects as long as its color, taste and smell haven’t been ...
The shifting sand dunes of Karbala were smeared with blood. Near one of wash dunes, on the bank of Alkoma, lay the prostrate figure of a youth with blood gushing out from innumerable wounds. The crimson life-tide was ebbing fast. Even so, it seemed as if he was anxiously expecting somebody to come to him, to be near him before he breathed his last. Through his starched throat he was feebly calling somebody. Yes, Abbas was anxiously expecting his ...
Sheikh Tusi writes a man from among the Syrians visited Imam Mohammad Baqir (A.S.) and said, "Since you are a man of knowledge and learning your assembly is fruitful, valuable and worthy for me and so I attend your teaching session but I have enmity with you and your lineage." Imam did not reply him.
After a few days that man fell ill. Imam (A.S.) visited him along with his friends and sat by his bed, and enquired after his health. When the ...
Prophet (PBUH) said: "The best of your men is Ali Ibn Abu Talib (a.s), and the best of your women is Fatimah Binte Muhammad."
Holy Prophet (PBUH) also reported to have said: "Fatimah is part of me, that which annoys her annoys me, and that which harms her harms me."
Fatimah (s.a), the daughter
She loved and cared for her father and attended to him when he was ill or injured in one of the battles to defend Islam. After the death of her mother, ...
Salaam dear readers, on the occasion of the 7th of Safar we present you an exclusive feature on the birth anniversary of the 7th Infallible Heir of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA). However, since we are still in the state of mourning for heartrending martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), we do not mark with festivities the birthday of Imam Musa Kazem (AS), out of respect for the immortal martyrs of Karbala.
"O Allah I bear witness to You, Your angels ...
Imam Musa bin Jafar (A.S.) said: "A wise person would never promise something that he is incapable of doing; he would never hope something for which he would be reproached for; and would never take action for something that he fears he may fail in."One year Harun al-Rashid (the Abbasid caliph) entered Medina before going to Hajj. It was not long after his arrival that he ordered his companions to arrest Musa ibn Jafar (A.S.). They arrested Imam ...
Zakzaky will on this coming Friday and Saturday commemorate the birthday of Imam Ridha (AS), to be held at the Hussainiyyah Baqiyyatullah, Zaria, Nigeria.
Sheikh Zakzaky who made the announcement at end of Nahjul Balagaha study on Monday (September 1, 2014) also said, the event will also feature hoisting of the flag that would be brought from tomb of Imam Ridha (AS) in Mashad, Iran.
He further stated that, the occasion will be witnessed by ...
Leader of the Women of ParadiseThe Only Daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam(S.A.W.)The Mother of the Leaders of Youth of Paradise:(ImamHasan(A.S.) and Imam Husain(A.S.)Name : FatimaTitle : Az-ZahraKunyat : Umm-ul-AimmaBorn : Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar in MeccaFather's Name : Holy Prophet Muhammad Ibn-e-Abdulla (S.A.W.)Mother's Name : Khadija bint-e-KhuwailidMartyred : 13th Jamadi-ul-Awwal or 3rd Jamadi-ul-Akhir 11Hijrah at Medina at the ...
During the time of the three Kholafa, although Ali (a.s.) did not take part in any of the battles, he was always available when they sought his advice on religious matters. His position as the jurist was on the top of the list among the companions of the Holy Prophet (saw). Umar Ibne Khattab the 2nd Caliph had given clear instructions that when Ali was present in the mosque of the Prophet no one should take precedence over him in answering ...
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 ...
The whole concept of Human Rights was far away from the minds of the population. Some of the examples were: Burying the girls alive or killing them. Discrimination of the poor by the rich. Torturing. Slavery and many other things.
Year of the ElephantThere was a king in Yemen, his name was Abraha. Abraha was jealous because everybody was going to Mecca and not coming to Yemen. Well, Abraha had an idea, he built a beautiful temple in Yemen ...
In the twenty-ninth episode of our daily series, we look at the events which occurred on the 13th of Moharram in the year 61 AH in Karbala, three days after the tragic events of Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Husain (PuH). The blessed bodies of the martyrs of Karbala were left on the sands, unburied and exposed to the scorching sun and the wind. This deplorable situation lasted for three days, until a group of Bani Assad tribesmen, who lived ...
The Knowledge of the BookAbu Said al-Khudri: I asked the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) about the noble Ayah, "And such as have knowledge of the Book" (13:43). His Holiness (S.A.W.) replied: It implies my brother Ali ibn Abi Talib.Imam al-Baqir (A.S.): What is the concept of the noble Ayah "Say: Enough for a witness between me and you is Allah, and who has knowledge of the book" (13:43) is us [the Ahl al-Bayt]. Ali (A.S.), next to the Holy Prophet ...
Name: Fatima Al-Zahraa, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Lady Khadija (A.S.); wife of Imam Ali (A.S.); mother of Imam Hassan (A.S.), Hussein (A.S.); Zeinab and Um Kulthum.Birth: Most historians agree Fatima (A.S.) was born five years after Prophethood, the 20th of Jamadi Al-Thani.Death: Fatima (A.S.) died at the age of 18 years and seventy-five days old.Naming Fatima (A.S.): The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) said Fatima was given that ...
The Fourth Spurious Argument:THE INTERCESSION OF THE PROPHETS, IMAMS AND SAINTSSome people find fault with the Shias claiming that they believe in the intercession of the Prophet, the Imams and Saints and that they ask them to be intercessors for them with Allah on the Day of Judgment.THE ANSWEREvidence for the validity of intercession is found in the Holy Qur'an. We have talked about this topic in detail in our book titled al-Jami' li Barahin ...
Imam al-Hadi's Answers to Yahya bin Aktham's Questions
Musa bin Mohammed bin Ali Ar-Reza related:I met Yahya bin Aktham in a public meeting and he asked me a number of questions.I then came to my brother Ali bin Mohammed (peace be upon him) who addressed to me several admonitions that made me accede to the obedience to him. Afterwards, I said to him, "God make me your sacrifice. Son of Aktham asked me various questions and sought their ...
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Alcauther institute has issued a message of congratulations to the Muslim world as well as the Muslim minority and Shia citizens in the Netherlands. It has announced that the institute's central office in the Hague will host the ceremony, which will be organized in cooperation with its Women's Section. Sheikh Heidar Arab will present a speech and Haj Abu Ali Al-Qaiwi will perform eulogies on the auspicious ...
