A Discourse on Imam Zayn al-‘Abidin (A.S.)

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 ...

( 2022-07-18 05:28:06 )

The Battle of Islam at Siffin

After the battle of Jamal was over, Imam Ali (A.S.) returned from Basra to Kufa in Rajab of 36 A.H. He decided to transfer the capital of his government to Kufa from Madina because it was more centrally placed in the Muslim Empire, and he could halt Muawiya's progress into Iraq. Before marching towards Muawiya, Imam Ali (A.S.) tried to settle matters peacefully by sending Jarir, chief of Bani Bajila and the governor of Hamdan, to Syria as an ...

( 2022-07-18 00:58:02 )

Saviour of Humanity

This day, Allah has permitted us to engage in jihad and He shall reward us for our martyrdom. So prepare yourself to fight against the enemies of Islam with patience and resistance. O sons of the noble and self-respected persons! Be patient, for death is nothing but the bridge which you must cross after facing trials and tribulations so as to reach heaven and its joys. Which of you do not like to go from this prison (of the world) to the lofty ...

( 2022-07-17 17:07:21 )

Imam al-Baqir (A.S.) Explains The Ima'mate

Imam al-Baqir (A.S.) Explains The Ima'mateThe Ima'mate is a breath of Allah's spirit. It is a favor of His favors. He has bestowed it on man to lead him to belief and good and to guide him to the right path. The Shi'ites believe that it is among the fundamentals of the religion and the pillars of Islam. That is because it is the strong base on which Islamic social justice depends. Ima'm Abu' Ja'far (al-Ba'qir), peace be on him, talked about many ...

( 2022-07-16 13:24:41 )

Intercession by the Qur’an and Prophet’s Household

According to several traditions, the Qur’an and the Household of the Holy Prophet too will intercede on the Day of Judgment. The Holy Prophet said: “I intercede on the Day of Judgment and my intercession is accepted and Ali will intercede and his intercession is accepted, my Household will interceded and their intercession is accepted as well.”‌He also said: there are five intercessors: “The Qur’an, your ...

( 2022-07-16 13:24:41 )

Holy Prophet's Miracle

Prophets and MiraclesDivine Prophets have always been sent with clear signs, so that men might be convinced that they had come from God. For this reason those who have souls like polished mirrors and like clear transparent springs, glistening and pure so that they can recognize these signs commit themselves and have faith; like the magicians of Pharaoh's time who, when they saw the amazing miracle of Musa (A.S.), how the staff became a poisonous ...

( 2022-07-15 14:29:53 )

Ahl al-Bayt's (A.S.) Status on the Day of Resurrection

The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said: The first who will join me by the Hawd of Kawthar are my Ahl al-Bayt and those of my Ummah who love me. Al-Imam Ali (A.S.): The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) informed me that among the first who will enter the Paradise are me along with Fatima (A.S.) al-Hasan (A.S.), and al-Husayn(A.S.). I asked, O Rasul Allah! How about my followers and lovers? He replied: They will follow you into the Paradise. The Messenger of ...

( 2022-07-15 12:28:02 )

Unique In Piety

As Zainab (S.A) grew up, many of the noblemen and great men of Arabia asked for her hand in marriage. They thought that due to their wealth and high social position they would be successful in marrying Zainab (S.A).For example, Ashath Ibn-Qeis, who was one of the wealthiest men and a close relative to the first caliph, was very dignified, and thought his closeness to the first caliph would made it possible for him to become the son-in-law of The ...

( 2022-07-15 09:13:36 )

Importance of Imamat and Status of Imam (A.S.)

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 ...

( 2022-07-09 20:10:25 )

Hazrat Fatimah’s Social Responsibilities

Fatimah (peace be upon her) was a responsible and duteous woman, believing that she was not able to think of herself alone and lead a life for her own sake, because Islamic umma belongs to all and regards all people as the members of one body. " كنتم خيرامة أخرجت للناس"‌ She had got this strong sense of responsibility since childhood and had been her father's confidant when she was only five or six. She lent her mother a ...

( 2022-07-09 05:40:44 )

Ali Akbar, the Hashmite Prince

The whole town of Medina was humming with activity. People from all parts of the town were looking into the street of the Hashimites where a caravan was getting ready for a journey. The elders of the town were talking to each other in hushed tones, recalling the words of the Prophet, that a day will dawn when his beloved grandson Husain (as) would leave Medina with his sons, brothers, nephews and kinsmen never to return. There was sadness on the ...

( 2022-07-09 02:23:34 )

The title of Imam Mahdi "Al-Qa’im" (The Riser)

By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Lutfullah as-Safi al-GulpayganiQUESTION: As everyone knows, one of the titles of the Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return) is "Al-Qa'im" (The Riser). A tradition has been related regarding the reason for his being given this title that requires contemplation, since it apparently indicates that this title was given because that personage will reappear after death. Yet we have over approximately one thousand traditions ...

( 2022-07-09 02:23:34 )

A Very Useful Article on Marriage

Today we shall discuss about the reasons for people opting for polygamy. This discussion is neither on jurisprudence nor on the cultural aspect of human life. It pertains only to the morality of polygamy.Need for Having More than One WifeThe first category of people who opt for having more than one wife are those whose first wife is ill and is unable to satisfy their sexual desires and is also physically incapable of performing the household ...

( 2022-07-08 20:54:49 )

The Brilliant Creation

God Almighty was a hidden gem. His Providence had decided to create a human creature on Earth, who would be His rightful heir. So, to show His Might and Power, and to create the most noble creature who would be Histrustful servant, and the trustee of His Knowledge, He created the five" Holy Ones ". Among these five Holy creatures on the Heavenly plane, Hazratê Fâtemeyeh Zahra was the most beautiful creation among all the other ...

( 2022-07-08 17:49:04 )

The Epic of Imam Husain

Today, in the thirty-sixth episode of our series, we focus on the events which happened in the days immediately after the tragic events of Ashura, that is, the 10th of Moharram in the year 61 AH. In particular, we look at the role in spreading the message of Imam Husain (AS) by his sister Hazrat Zainab’s (SA). Despite the fact that the granddaughter of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) was taken captive by Omayyads, along with children and ...

( 2022-07-08 17:49:04 )

Imam Hasan al-Askari (as): Faith, Vision and Firm Will

The fourth month of the Islamic calendar coincides with one of the reported dates of birth of the eleventh Shi'i Imam, Imam Hasan al-Askari (a). Ambiguities concerning the life of the Imam extend not only to relatively meagre issues like historical dates, but unfortunately, much of his life - just as with his noble father, Imam Ali al-Hadi (as) and Grandfather, Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as) -has been lost to history, and veiled from his lovers and ...

( 2022-07-08 16:48:23 )

THE LUMINOUS LIFE OF IMAM ZAINOL ABEDIN (S)

The Birth of Zainol Abedin In accordance with the most reliable narrations, Imam Sajjad(s) was born on Thursday of the significant month of Sha’aban, in the thirty eighth year of Hijraee, two years prior to the martyrdom of Imam Ali(s), in the city of Medina, from a generous father named Hossein(s) and a benevolent mother named Salafeh who was from a noble and deep-rooted household, who was called by Imam Ali(s) as Maryam. Because of this ...

( 2022-07-08 14:37:21 )

AL - Hassan Ibn `Ali AL - `Askari 's Biography

The Holy Imam Hassan al - `Askari spent twenty - two years of his life under the patronage of his father,Imam `Ali al - Hadi (an - Naqi) after whose martyrdom he became his divinely commissioned Imam.Imam Hassan ibn `Ali al - `Askari , the son of the Tenth Imam , was born in 232/845 and according to some Shiite sources was poisoned and killed in 260/872 through the instigation of the `Abbasid caliph al - Mu`tamid . The Eleventh Imam gained the ...

( 2022-07-08 12:34:40 )

What is meant by a Young Person?

Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S) said to a man: “What is meant by a young person [Al-Fata] in your estimation?” The man replied, “A youth.” The Imam (A.S) replied, “No, the young person [Al-Fata] is the true believer. Surely the Companions of the Cave [Ashab Kahf] were all old people, however Allah, Glory and Greatness be to Him, called them youth who believed in Him.”

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A Glance at the Life of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (A)

Name : HasanTitle : al-Mujtaba (The Chosen One)Kuniyat : Abu MuhammadFather : Imam Ali (A)Mother : Bibi Fatima Zahra (A)Birthdate : 15th of Ramadhan 3 A.H. in MadinaImamat : From 40 A.H. to 50 A.H.Martyrdom : 28th Safar 50 A.H.Buried : Madina, Saudi Arabia. His BirthHe was born in Medina on the night of the middle day of the month of Ramadan, in the year 3 A.H. He was the eldest son.When Al-Hasan was born, the Prophet, may Allah bless Him and ...

( 2022-07-08 11:10:13 )