IMAM ALI (AS)

A brave man was AliThe Lion Of God, the Prophet's wasiHis father was the chief of the clan,He was a good and pious man.His mother was entirely free from blame.Fatema binte Asad was her name.His cousin, the prophet was brought up by these two,Children they'd had and quite a few too.In Kaaba our first Imam was born,Near the very early hours of dawn.When his eyes opened for the very first time,He was met with the Prophet's face sublime.The ...

( 2024-01-25 09:26:49 )

Ashura Special Programs for Teenagers in Austria

On the occasion of Muharram, Imam Ali (AS) Islamic Center in Vienna, Austria, plans special programs for teenagers during the lunar calendar month, which starts on October 26. According to IQNA's branch in Europe, "Ashura Circles" is the title of the center's special programs for the teenagers of the region in Muharram. Participants will get acquainted with the Ashura teachings and the philosophy of Imam Hussein's (AS) uprising, which led to ...

( 2024-01-19 11:26:43 )

Food for Thought

O You, Whose light covers darkness, O You, by Whose holiness rugged mountain passes are lit, O You, to Whom all the inhabitants of the earth and the heavens submit, O You, to Whom every insolent tyrant surrenders with obedience, O You the Aware of hidden consciences, You are Merciful to everything and Aware of everything, forgive those who repent and follow Your path, protect them from the torment of Fire, give them soon Your victory that You ...

( 2024-01-16 06:16:18 )

Martyrdom of the Prophet's Namesake

On Friday, the 7th of Zilhijjah we mourn the martyrdom of another Infallible Heir of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). He was the namesake of the Prophet; was the great-great-grandson of the Prophet from both the father's and mother's sides; and as a matter of fact, was the first among the Prophet's direct descendants to be named Muhammad. It is interesting to note that not only was his birth prophesied by the Prophet, but his epithet, Baqer al-Uloum ...

( 2024-01-16 04:55:50 )

The short biography of Sayyeda Zainab (s.a)

Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyeda Fatima (s.a.), was an exemplary woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance; she performed her divine duties to the best of her ability. She was born to a family formed by the Prophet (SAW), the most outstanding figure in history. The Prophet"s wife Sayyeda Khadija (s.a.) a devoted woman was her maternal grandmother, and her paternal ...

( 2024-01-15 23:51:38 )

Discourse of Allamah Majlisi in Bihaar al-Anwaar

Allamah Majlisi relates in Bihar al-Anwar that Muhammad bin Abu Talib Musawi says, that when Waleed received the letter to slay Imam Hussein (A.S) it was very hard upon him and he said:"By Allah! May Allah not let me witness the murder of the son of His Prophet, even if Yazeed gives me the entire the world and whatever is contained therein in lieu of it."It is said that one night Imam Hussein (A.S) stepped out of his house and went to the head ...

( 2024-01-15 22:38:19 )

The Birth Anniversary Of Imam Mohammad Baqir (AS)

Imam Mohammad Baqir (Pbuh) was born on 1st of Rajab or 3rd of Safar, 57 A.H. in Medina. Both from mother and father side of the family, he was descended from Hazart-e Ali (Pbuh) and Fatemeh Zahra (Sa). As Imam Sadiq (Pbuh) said, her dear mother was unique in Imam Hassan's family. The period of Imam Baqir (Pbuh)'s life The period of Imam Mohammad Baqir (Pbuh)'s life is divided into two parts. The pre-Imamate part lasted for more than 35 years, ...

( 2024-01-15 21:25:05 )

Lady Fatima: The Manifestation of Kawthar (Part 1)

Surah Kawthar is one of the shortest chapters in the Holy Qur'an, yet it is one of the richest ones too. It carries a fountain of knowledge for those who seek to extract its deeper meaning and wisdom. The interpreters of the Qur'an in the different schools of thought in Islam have intentionally presented a multitude of opinions regarding the identity of Kawthar to distance this virtue from its true owner, the Lady of Light (peace be upon her). ...

( 2024-01-14 18:01:15 )

Sayyeda Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) and Imamate

In her life Zainab (s.a.) always saw the evildoers, oppressors, insurgents and breakers of covenants defy the truth and Imam Ali (a.s.), the supporter of the truth and justice had to quell their revolts. Finally, an evil hand gave Imam Ali (a.s.) a stroke from a poisoned sword on his head in the mosque of Kufa. After Imam Ali (a.s.), his son Imam Hassan (a.s.) became the Caliph. Hassan was also greatly oppressed until at last he signed a peace ...

( 2024-01-14 15:44:17 )

28th Safar, the Day of Manifold Grief

By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz Tomorrow, the 28th of Safar is that sad day in the annals of history when the person whom the Holy Qur'an calls "Mercy unto the creation", breathed his last. To be exact, 1421 lunar years have passed since the departure from the mortal world of the Last and Greatest of the Divine Messengers, whose universal mission to mankind was foretold by all Prophets to their respective nations – Abraham in his scripture, Moses in ...

( 2024-01-13 08:26:20 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-12 22:24:08 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-12 12:12:54 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-12 07:33:17 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-11 21:49:41 )

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)

( 2024-01-11 15:23:08 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-10 08:52:05 )

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

( 2024-01-09 19:33:42 )

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 ...

( 2024-01-04 01:34:34 )

am Musa Kazim (A.S.): The Children of the Holy Prophet of Allah

Imam Musa ibn Ja'far (A.S.) says:"All people are blessed by Allah's mercy as long as they treat each other kindly, interact trustworthily, and behave honestly and justly."One day, Harun al-Rashid - the Abbasid Caliph- asked some questions from Imam Kadhim (A.S.) through a debate between him and the Imam. Imam Kadhim (A.S.) answered all his questions. As his last question, Harun al-Rashid asked: "Why do you allow people to attribute you to ...

( 2024-01-02 18:36:38 )