The Reaction after the Martyrdom of Imam Husain (A.S.)

The martyrdom of Husayn was of great religious significance and had a deep heart-searching after-effect upon the Shi'is, giving a new turn to the mode and nature of the Shi'I movement. The tragic fate of the grandson of the Prophet stirred religious and moral sentiments, particularly among those of the Kufan followers of the House of the Prophet who had so zealously asked Husayn to come to Iraq to guide them on what they considered to be the ...

( 2024-05-25 03:35:58 )

Historical Aspect of the Imam's Biography

Imam and Alawide RevoltsWe have already indicated that one of the reasons which prompted al-Mamoon to bring Imam al-Rida (A.S.) to Khurasan and nominate him as his successor was to avoid a direct collision with the Alawides who were of the view that the Abbasides had monopolized authority and robbed them of their right to rule the Muslims. Al-Mamoon tried to deal with this problem which always used to push the Alawides to assault the government ...

( 2024-05-25 01:21:52 )

Imam Musa al-Kazim's Letter to the Governor of Rey

During his era, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (A.S.) held the titles patient and trustworthy. His piety was a characteristic known to all, and he became known as Kadhim- one who represses his anger. He was generous and kind to all Muslims, and would satisfy the needs of all those who approached him with their requests.In one incident, a wealthy man from Rey- a city in Iran - faced Imam Kadhim(A.S.). Afterwards he explained his encounter with the Imam as ...

( 2024-05-24 08:33:42 )

Paradise and Hell are the Embodiment of our Deeds

By: Shaykh Nasir Makarim ShiraziMany people ask themselves, “Is the world after death similar to this world? Or does it have differences?”Its rewards, its punishments, and, finally, the laws and system which rule it, are they like this world? In response, it must be clearly stated that: We have many witnesses in hand which show that this world and that world are very different from each other, so that that which we know in this world ...

( 2024-05-24 06:10:49 )

Are there any guidelines from the Ahlulbayt (as) suggesting any specific foods and diet for a child’s development apart from the mother’s milk?

We have at our disposal in the English language many ahadith (traditions) on the best practices and foods including duas, for the conception of a child and the duration it spends in its mother’s womb. But are there any ahadith that you can shed light on in regards to the best practices for the first 2-4 years of a child’s development? Have the Ahlulbayt (as) suggested any specific foods and diet apart from the mother’s milk? ...

( 2024-05-24 06:10:48 )

Presence of Heart” (hudhur-e qalbi), in Prayer

By: Muhsin Qara’atiWe have discussed the acts of worship and their conditions and philosophy. After stating those generalities, we shall now deal with their manifestations and examine the most apparent form of servitude which is prayer {salah}. First of all, we need to know the status of prayer from the perspective of the (Qur’an and hadith). Thereafter, we shall touch on its details and secrets. Let us recall some of the views of ...

( 2024-05-24 01:47:43 )

Hazrat Fatima (A.S), the Sample of Deconstruction

The role of Fatimah (peace be upon her) in women's revival was fabulous. She is the sample of deconstruction of the misleading customs, which were prevalent among the people in the society and had captured their hearts. She was the practical sample of laws, through which the Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants) managed to apply the Islamic principles and programs. Like the Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants), Fatimah ...

( 2024-05-23 03:48:57 )

Imam Reza(AS) Leaves Madinah

Imam Reza(AS) Leaves Madinah Imam al-Reza, peace be on him, did not find any escape from responding to al-Ma'mu`n, so he went to the grave of his grandfather, the Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, and said the final farewell to it, for he came to know that he would not visit it again.Muhawwil al-Sijista`ni has narrated, saying: "When the post regarding sending Ima`m al-Reza`, peace be on him, on a journey to Khurasan came, I ...

( 2024-05-22 05:47:12 )

Peace Unto to the Impeccable Lady Hadrat Zainab (SA)

By: Seyyed Ali ShahbazPeace be upon you, O’ (Grand) Daughter of the Chief of Prophets,Peace be upon you, O’ Daughter of the Leader of the Pious.Peace be upon you, O’ Daughter of the Commander of the faithful,Peace be upon you, O’ (Grand)Daughter of Muhammad (SAWA), the Chosen (al-Mustafa),Peace be upon you, O’ Daughter of Ali (AS), the Content (with the decree of Allah, i.e. al-Murtaza),Peace be upon you, O’ ...

( 2024-05-22 04:43:41 )

The Bridge, Which Passes from the Top of the Hell

Author : By: Shaykh Abbas QummiSerat' in the grammatical sense means a way or a road, and it's meaning according to the Shari'ah is a bridge or a road which passes from the top of hell. In a tradition from Ma'soom (A.S.) it is stated that `Poole Serat' is a bridge thinner than a hair, sharper than a sword, and hotter than fire (of this world).The true believers (Mo'meneen) will pass over it speedily like lightening. Some will find some ...

( 2024-05-21 09:08:30 )

Handwritten Qurans by Imam Hussain and Imam Sajjad display at Astan Quds Museum

Precious and unique Qur'ans hand-written by the purified Imams (A.S.) have been put into display at the Qur'an and Exquisites Treasury of Astan Quds Razavi's Museum. Among these holy books, those written by Imam Hussein (A.S.) and Imam Sajjad (A.S.) attracted lots of attentions on the part of their lovers, during the two Imams' (A.S.) birth anniversaries.Director of Qur'an and Exquisites Treasury of Astan Quds Razavi's Museum said, “Among ...

( 2024-05-21 08:08:18 )

6- Every Shi'ah considers the Sunnis as Muslims, but to what degree? I have heard some people say they are only Muslims by ID, and in the hereafter they shall be judged as polytheists. What's the real thing?

The Ithna 'ashari Shiah believe that every person that testifies to the Oneness of Allah and the Finality of Prophethood of Muhammad (saw), believes in the day of judgement is a muslim and a brother/sister of Islam. Therefore Shiah have no doubt about Sunni's being Muslims. Thus what is contrary to this and attributed to Shiah are fabrications of the common enemies of Muslims apprehensive of Islamic Unity.

( 2024-05-19 06:48:54 )

Al-Hussein (A.S) as described by the Prophet’s (PBUH) companions

. Anas ibn Malik recounts, “After the martyrdom of al-Hussein ibn ‘Ali (A.S), they brought his severed head to ‘Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad. Ibn Ziyad started hitting Imam al-Hussein’s (A.S) teeth with a piece of wood. I was thinking to myself, ‘What an ugly and distasteful act he is doing! I saw with my own eyes Allah’s Prophet (PBUH) kissing that same place which he is now hitting’.”‌12. Zayd ibn ...

( 2024-05-18 07:06:15 )

Islam and Christianity

Islam and Christianity: A Review Article by Ali Quli Qara'iThe reviewer `Ali Quli Qara'i is the editor of Al-Tawhid (English). Soon after the Islamic Revolution of Iran he brought out a monthly journal in English, The Message of Peace, from Qum. Montgomery Watt is one of the leading living Orientalists, who has written and compiled a large number of books on various aspects of Islam, Muslim history and Islamic thought.Islam and Christianity ...

( 2024-05-18 06:05:42 )

What is Nahjul Balagha?

The Nahj al-balaghah is a collection of sermons, precepts, prayers, epistles and aphorisms of 'Ali ('a) compiled by al-Sayyid al-Sharif al-Radi about one thousand years ago. However, neither the recorded words of Mawla 'Ali are confined to those collected by al-Sayyid al-Radi, nor was he the only man to compile the sayings of Amir al-Muminin. Al-Masudi, who lived a hundred years before al-Sayyid al-Radi, in the second volume of his work Muruj ...

( 2024-05-18 06:05:41 )

The value of duties and obligations

By: Allamah Syed Muhammad Husain Tabataba'iAll these innumerable means of living, that are now available to man and that we endeavor to acquire and use them day and night, were not available to man from the beginning of his life on the earth. They have, gradually, been brought into existence by man's efforts and have been utilized.But in any case, from the primitive man to the civilized man of today, human beings have never ceased working and ...

( 2024-05-18 05:05:39 )

The Commemoration of Imam Hussein (A.S), A School for the Seekers of the Truth

The Commemoration of Imam Hussein (A.S) has been observed by the followers of Ahl-ul-Bayt (members of the House of the Prophet (PBUH)) for centuries; yet many Muslims resent it, thinking that this would divide or increase the division of the Muslims. To my understanding this argument is unsound for the following reasons:-- Imam Hussein and his opponent, Yazid, are on the opposite ends of the Heavenly Scale. There is no Muslim School that doubts ...

( 2024-05-18 05:05:39 )

Report about the Reason for him Being Killed and a Sample of the Accounts about that

Report about the Reason for him Being Killed and a Sample of the Accounts about that The reason for al-Rashid detaining Abu al-Hasan Musa, peace be on him, imprisoning him and killing him is (contained in what is mentioned in the following tradition). [Ahmad b. Ubayd Allah b. 'Ammar reported on the authority of 'Ali b. Muhammad al-Nawfah on the authority of his father; and Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Sa'd (reported); and Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ...

( 2024-05-18 01:58:47 )

Tragedy of Karbala Remains Unforgettable

By: Dr. Ibrahim Ayati In the month of Muharram 61 A.H. a terrific tragedy took place in Iraq on the bank of the river Euphrates. It seemed in those days to be trivial and insignificant from the historical point of view. A large army which had been mobilized by the Umayyad regime besieged a group of persons numbering less than one hundred and put them under pressure so that they might take the oath of allegiance to the caliph of the time and ...

( 2024-05-18 00:58:36 )

Imam of the Time in the Words of Imam Ali (PBUH)

As the successor of the Prophet (PBUH), Imam Ali informs people of an absent Imam from among his descendents who will make world full of justice and remove injustice. How beautiful it is to combine the event of Ghadir with the words of Imam Ali on his grandson Mahdi. 1. Forgiving He is so forgiving 2. Shelter He is a strong shelter 3. Ideal of the good-doers Whoever comprehends him will find him a glorious light which is an ideal for ...

( 2024-05-18 00:58:36 )