After the martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S.), Ma'moon moved his central power in Khurasan to Baghdad. He then sent a letter to Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) and summoned him respectfully and honorably acknowledging his knowledge and superiority.The elders of the Abbasid Dynasty immensely disagreed with this matter because the Imam was not only from the Hashemi tribe, but he was also a child. Ma'moon however convinced the Abbasids ...
This script reads: "Ali Ibn Abi Talib, radiya' llah Ta'aala anhu wa-Karrama wajhahu." (Ali Bin Abi Talib, may God Almighty be pleased with him and honor him.) The script is Tawqi', structured into the shape of a lion.The Richest TreasureThe Common ManThe CounselorsThe Different Classes of PeopleThe ArmyThe Real GuidanceChief JudgeSubordinate JudiciaryRevenue AdministrationClerical EstablishmentTrade and IndustryThe PoorOpen ConferencesCommunion ...
What the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.) Said About About Fatima Zahra (A.S.)?
1) The Prophet (s) said, "On the Day of Judgment, a caller will call out, 'lower your gaze until Fatima has passed." Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 91 & 93, Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal quoted in the margin of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 190; Asad Al-Ghaba, v. 5, p. 523; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 279; Dhaka'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 48; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of ...
The verse of relationship, from the Qur"an, says:"Say: `No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin. And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect there of for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service)."(42: 23)This verse is a clear command from Allah to His noble Prophet. It is as follows:(Say) O Muhammad, to your nation: (no reward do I ask of you for this) the ...
Knowledge of Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.)
Fatima (A) acquired her divine knowledge from the clear spring of Prophethood and received the excellence of truth from the house of revelation. So her attentive heart was embellished with wisdom and her brilliant reason together with her brightness realized to the fullest extent the real meaning of every fact. Yet, despite the fact that Fatima heard an abundant volume of narrations from her father what ...
Shaikh Mufeed has narrated through his chain of transmitters, that Imam Ja'far as Sadiq (a.s.) said, that when Imam Husain (a.s.) left Madina, a group of Angels, having distinct marks, met him on the way.
Conversation of Angels with Imam Husain (A.S)
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - They carried swords in their hands and had mounted the horses of Paradise. They came to Imam, saluted him and said, "O Allah's Proof (Hujjah) upon the creatures after ...
Standing on the summits of intellect, she addresses humanity. Her method is asking comprehensive questions and providing analytic explanations about the realities, which are disguised under the veil of delusions. It is as though these questions continually ooze out of the depth of time and place and scorn man’s ignorance for covering up the truth which blind the eyes of human insight. Oh but truly, tell me what does history have to ...
Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the ninth Imam and son of Imam Reza (A.S.), was appointed to Imamate at age of seven. As Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), also referred to as Imam Jawad and Abu Ja'far, was the first Imam to be appointed to Imamate at such a young age, many may question its possibility and reliability.This selection will seek to answer the following questions: Is it really possible a young boy could have reached perfection and thus become ...
Hazrat Fatima az-Zahra (S.A.), Supreme Model of Feminine VirtuesBy: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz"Hom Fatema, wa Abuha, wa Ba'luha, wa Banuha (It is Fatema, her father, her husband and her sons.)"The above is an immortal phrase regularly recited by followers of the Prophet's Ahl al-Bayt, especially while reading the famous Hadith al-Kisa or the Tradition of the Cloak.According to this renowned narration, this phrase is the Almighty's reply to the query of ...
Charles Dickens - (1812-1870) English novelists of the Victorian period“If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam.”Thomas Carlyle – (1795-1881) Famous British historian“The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Hussain and his companions were the ...
As a man asked him for an advice, Imam Al-Jawad said:Put your head on steadfastness, embrace poverty, reject the lusts, oppose your passions, and know that you cannot be out of God's sight. Consider how you should behave, then.Imam Al-Jawad (peace be upon him) said:God revealed to one of His prophets: Your asceticism will give you comfort. Your devotion to Me will endear you to Me. But, did you antagonize My enemies and cherish My disciples?It ...
After the death of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S.), Mamun, the Abbasid caliph was under constant criticism by his subjects who blamed him for Imam (A.S.)'s death. In order to keep the situation calm and regain the confidence of his people, Mamun invited Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Taqi (A.S.)to Baghdad. He also sent some people to escort the Imam (A.S.)to show the people that he accorded high respect to the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.). At that time, the age ...
Imam Ali's (AS) last will to his sons Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) after the attempt on his life by a stab from Ibn Muljam:
The Last Will of Imam Ali (a)
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world, and do not be seduced by it. Do not resent anything you have missed in it. Proclaim the truth; work for the next world. Oppose the oppressor and support ...
(This is) an account of the Imam after al-Hasan b. Ali, peace be on him, (giving) the date of his birth, the evidence of his Imamate, the age he reached, the period of his succession (khalifa), the time and cause of his death, and the place of his grave. (It also provides) a selection from the (historical) reports about him.
A Brief Look at Imam Hussain (A.S.)
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Imam after al-Hasan b. Ali was his brother, al-Husayn ...
Sufian At Thawri related: As I saw Abu-Abdillah[Imam Sadiq](A.S.) putting dresses as white as eggs. I said: This is not your dress."The Imam Sadiq(A.S.) answered: Listen to me carefully so that you will be benefited in this world as well as the life to come if you depart this life keeping the true Sunnah and right, not heresy.I tell you that the Prophet(S.A.W.) was in time of famine and poverty. In times of affluence, the pious not the vicious, ...
On the first of Dhi al-Qa'dah in 173 AH, the city of Madinah was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma'soomah (A.S.) (1). She was born to Imam Musa ibn Ja'far (A.S.) and her mother, Najmah.Hadrat Fatimah Masumah (A.S.) was the second and last child of Najmah, after her older brother, Imam Ali ibn Moosa al-Reza (A.S.). As a matter of fact, after Imam Reza (A.S.), she has the highest status and position amongst the children of Imam Moosa ...
The books of traditions reported that once he chanced upon some poor men who put a few crumbs of bread on the ground in front of them and were eating them. They invited him to eat with them. He accepted the invitation and said: "Certainly Allah does not like the proud.Having finished eating them, he invited them to his house. He showered them with money, fed and clothed them.Once, he was asked: "We do you not disappoint a beggar. why?"He (a.s.) ...
Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the Generous and Benevolent Holy Imam (A.S.)
The ninth Infallible Imam of Shi'as in the world, Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), his sobriquet is Aba Ja'far and his titles are: Taqi, Javad, Qane, Morteza and Montakhab, but the most noteworthy of them is `Taqi', signifying a pious person, and `Javad', meaning generous and benevolent.The Ninth Imam (A.S.) was renowned for having a sweeping command of science, philosophy and ethics, ...
A Man came to Ibn Abbas and Ibn ‘Umar, and asked the interpretations of SHAAHID (Witness) and MASH-HOOD (One who is witnessed) in the Holy Quran.Ibn Abbas said, "SHAAHID was the day of Friday whereas MASH-HOOD referred to the day of ‘Arafah". Ibn ‘Umar said, "SHAAHID was the day of Friday but MASH-HOOD refers to the day of sacrifice in Hajj".The man then went to Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (as) and asked him the same question. Imam (as) said, ...
We are in front of an important historical event which busied the public opinion and stunned all political circles. The event is that al-Ma'mun appointed Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, as a heir apparent after him; it indicates that the succession would be taken from the 'Abbasids and handed over to their opponents, the 'Alawides; it astonished the people and they asked each other:"How has the 'Abbasid policy changed into this line opposing the ...
