In Surat Saafaat: 101-109, Allah says:We gave him (Hazrat Ibraheem A.S) the tidings of a son possessing forbearance (hilm).And when the son (Hazrat Ismail A.S) was old enough to walk about with him (some mufassireen have translated sa'ya as to work) (Ibraheem) said: “O my son I have a seen in a dream that I should sacrifice you (for the pleasure of Allah)". He (the son) responded: O my father! Do what you are commanded. If Allah pleases, ...
Yazid's Demand for AllegianceIn 50 A.H. when Imam Hasan (A) was poisoned, the duty of Imamat became the responsibility of his younger brother Imam Husain (A). At the time, Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan, the governor of Syria and arch-enemy of the family of the Holy Prophet (S), was virtually the ruler of the whole Muslim Empire. Muawiya, who had caused the poisoning of Imam Hasan (A), continued to disregard the human rights of the people and employed ...
“Allah has given you faith as sustenance hence made your body immune from Hellfire. He has also given you good health hence helped you to obey Him. And He has given you contentment as sustenance hence made you immune from unrestrained way of living.
[Man-la-Yahduruhu’l-Faqih 4/401, H ...
BirthFatima, the only daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca on 20th jumada th-thaniyah 8 B.H. The good and noble lady Khadijah and the Apostle Of Allah bestowed all their natural love, care and devotion on their lovable and only child Fatima, who in her turn was extremely fond of her parents.CharacterThe Princess of the House of the Prophet, was very intelligent, accomplished and cheerful. Her sermons, poems and sayings serve, ...
Are there any women who reached the rank of ijtihad in religious seminaries?Concise answer
A worthy interaction of Islam with science, and requiring that from every Muslim man and woman, has resulted in women always studying the sciences in Islamic communities and finally some of them reached the rank of ijtihad.
As an example, lady Mujtahideh Amin who passed away in 1403h. Lady Mujtahideh Sefati who presently is one of the great teachers of ...
Certainly not, especially since the last verse of the Surat al-Kowthar after indirectly referring to the perpetuality of the Prophet's progeny through his daughter Fatema (SA), says in explicit words: "Your enemy is without lineal descent."Today, on the 20th of Jamadi ath-Thani, while celebrating the birth of this blessed personality, whom the Prophet often called Tuffahat al-Firdows (Apple of Paradise), since she was conceived immediately after ...
Composed by : Saleha Fatima MidhatTo him came the groups of peopleHe spent his time guiding peopleShias had chance to get knowledgeAnd hear his preaching get knowledgeBillions of salutes to AskariThe great Imam Askari* * *One day with people was AskariAccompanied was his son MahdiA Shia came and brought the khumsHe said to Mahdi take the KhumsBillions of salutes to AskariThe great Imam Askari* * *Mahdi was three years in ageBetter than adult in ...
By:Professor Muhsin Qara'atiIs Imamate Included in the Fundamentals of Faith?Raghib Isfahani in his book Mufradatul Qur'an has given the meaning of Imam as leader, that is the one who should be followed and obeyed. That one may be a book or a man, whether it or he is right or wrong. Now that we have understood the meaning of the word Imam we venture to answer the above quoted question. It will be better to quote the verses of the Holy Qur'an as ...
It is reported that Lady Fatima (A) said:"My father said to me: `He who prays on your behalf, Allah, Exalted and Glorified is He, shall forgive him and make him join me wherever I may be in Paradise."For this reason, and to benefit the dear readers of this book, we include her visitation here and accompany it with the English translation. (This is the visitation mentioned in Mafatih Al?Jinan (The Keys To Paradise)):In the name of Allah, Most ...
Name: FatimaTitle: MasumahBorn In: Medina, on the first Day of Dhu al-Qa'dah 173 A.H.Father's name: Imam Musa al-Kazim(A.S.)Mother's name: Najma Khatoon mother of Imam Reza (A.S.)Died: at the age 28, in Qum on 10th Rabi al-Thani, 201 A.H.Buried: in the holy shrine in the holy city of QumHADRAT FATIMA MASUMAH (S.A.)Noble Descent:Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Blessed and the Gracious Divine Lady from the Holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) was born in the ...
The sixth holy Imam, Ja’ffar Ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) was born in Madinah on 17th Rabi’ al Awwal 83 Hijrah (702 AD). He was martyred in Madinah by poisoning on 15th/25th Shawwal, 148 Hijrah (765 AD) at the age of 65. The Period of his Imamate was 34 years.His Character and VirtuesOnce a pilgrim visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Madina fell asleep. On waking up, he hurriedly searched his belongings and found his purse, which ...
The ancestors of Imam Husein (as) and Yazeed, and look in some detail at the family tree of Imam Husein (as).1.1 Ibraheem and Ismaeel We are looking at a time about four thousand years ago, when Prophet Ibraheem (as) is living in what is now Palestine; he has two wives - Sarah and Hajar; at that time, it was accepted to have more than one wife at a time. His first wife is Sarah and from this marriage, he has ...
Fâtemeh used to cry a lot because of her longing for her father... She cried night and day. She was restless and full of sorrow. Finally, some unthoughtful persons came to see Ali, and began to complain about Fâteme"s incessant crying. They told him that either Fâtemeh should mourn her father by nightfall, and remain silent by morning, or mourn by morning, and remain silent by nightfall. They said that they couldn"t bear ...
His Distinctions and CharacteristicsLineageHe is Ali son of Mousa son of Ja'fer son of Muhammad son of Ali son of al-Husayn son of Ali son of Abu Talib (A.S.), eighth in the series of the Emams belonging to the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.). His birthplace is Medina, and his resting place is Toos (Iran).Birth and DemiseHistorians disagree a great deal about the year of his birth and even in determining the month as well, and they also disagree about ...
Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, became old and weak. This is because he exhausted himself by hard worship and obedience to Allah. The historians unanimously agreed that the Ima`m passed most his lifetime fasting by day and standing in prayer by night. Meanwhile, he remembered the tragedy of Karbala`'. When he looked at his aunts and his sisters, he remembered their escape from one tent to another, and the caller of the people called out: ...
Fourth Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen As-Sajjad (as), son of 3rd Imam Abi Abdillah Al-Husayn (as) and Shaherbanu who is also called as Shahzanaan, was born on 5th Sha’ban 38 AH in the holy city of Madinah. He (as) was known as Abu Muhammad (father of Muhammad) and among his titles are: Zaynul-‘Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers); Sayyid-os-Sajideen (Leader of those who prostrate) and Ibnul-Khiyaratayn (The son of the two best) ...
By: Zayd al-Hassan Lady of Faith, Lady of Strength, They killed your sons, your brother, your friends and then they came and burned your tents. Lady of Faith, Lady of Strength, Oh my what courage you did show Even as those fires did glow. Lady of Faith, Lady of Strength, To Yazid's palace were you dragged With our sick Imam who was bound and gagged. Lady of Faith, Lady of Strength, Face to face with Yazid you said How dare you treat the Ahlul ...
In The Name of Allah The Beneficent, The Merciful."They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, and Allah will not consent save to perfect His light, though the unbelievers are averse"(Holy Qur'an – 9:32- Repentance)On 8 Shawwal, 1344 A.H. (April 21, 1926), the evil hands of Abdul Aziz Aal S'aud, founder of Saudi dynasty, dared to attack and demolish one of the holiest Islamic sites in the world, the sacred shrines of Imam ...
1. Through his chain of authorities, he, peace be on him, said: [Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, said:] "O 'Ali, I am the master of the messengers, and you are the commander of the faithful, Imam of the Allah-fearing, and leader of the excellent, famous ones."As for Imam 'Ali, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, he is the pioneer of thought and wisdom in Islam. He is the soul of the Prophet, may Allah bless him ...
Composed by:Saleha Fatima MidhatToronto, CanadaBillions of salutes to Imam Taqi (A.S.) The great vicegerent Imam Taqi (A.S.) Billions of salutes till the Day of Judgement To Fourteen Masumeen till the Day of Judgment Allah made Taqi from divine light To send him to make the world bright Wrote his name on guarded tablet Luh-e-Mahfuz, the supreme tablet Billions of salutes to Imam Taqi (A.S.) The great vicegerent Imam Taqi (A.S.)Gave him greatness ...
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