Once again we have all been blessed by Allah (SWT) to witness and celebrate this great day of Eid al-Adh-ha.Eid al-Adh-ha basically means, ‘the festival of sacrifice’.On this day, Muslims are reminded about that great trial, which Prophet Ibrahim (as) was put to, of sacrificing his young son Prophet Ismail (as). He (as) complied to the command of Allah (SWT) and fully succeeded in it. Prophet Ibrahim (as) is regarded as the champion ...
Ibn `Abbas reports: When Fatimah, the honorable daughter of the Holy Prophet (s.a) reached maturity, prominent suitors came to the Messenger of Allah, asking her hand in marriage, having the impression that their requests would be accepted but the Holy Prophet (s.a) rejected their requests, saying: I am waiting for Allah’s decree, for Fatimah’s marriage is on His decree.
أُكَفِّنُكِ بِقَميصي لِيَسْتُرَكِ ...
Not only does the congregation exceeds the number of pilgrims to Mecca for annual Hajj (by a factor of five, in fact), it is more significant than Hindu Kumbh Mela, since the latter is only held every third year. There's another peculiar feature of Arbaeen. While it is a distinctively Shia spiritual exercise, Sunnis, even Christians, Yazidis, Zoroastrians, and Sabians partake in both the pilgrimage as well as serving of devotees. This is ...
Summary of Religion and the modern world.
1.b. We began with a glance at the exposition of the concept of “the necessity of religion” and its relationship with similar concepts. Then, we talked about the Western and Muslim thinkers’ approach in this regard and its distinctive features were explained. Our next step concerned a detailed exposition of the necessity of turning to religion and the appointment of the prophets to their ...
The name of this divine lady was Fatima and her nickname was Masoumah. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), the seventh Imam of the Shi'ites and her mother was named Najma Khatun who was also the mother of Imam Reza (A.S.), the eighth Shi'ite Imam.
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The name of this divine lady was Fatima and her nickname was Masoumah. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), the seventh Imam of the Shi'ites and her mother was named Najma ...
Today we are going to discuss five different ways in which Imam Ali u taught the community, about life and about religion: The first of these was via spiritual teaching and practice. By spiritual I refer to the ways in which he encouraged righteousness, piety and fear of Allah. His own practice remains a lasting example of unconditional humility and submission to his Lord’s Majesty and Might. A second access was afforded by sermons ...
The 6 companions of Imam Husain’s (a,s) who martyred who martyred in Kufa:
AbdolAli bin Yazid Kalbi
Abdollah bin Baqtar
Ammare bin Salkhab
Qeys ibn Moshhar Seydavi
Muslim ibn Aqeel
Hani ibn Urwa
Imam’s Loyalists of Bani Hashim:
Ali ibn al-Husain al-Akbar [Son Of Layla bint Abi Murra]
Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abu Talib [Son of Um Al-Baneen]
Ja’far ibn Ali ibn Abu Talib [Son of Um ...
'Tahdhib al-Ahkam' and 'Al-Istibsar' by Al-Tusi
Dr. I. K. A. Howard
Al-Serat, Vol. 2 (1976), No. 2
The Author
Shaikh al-ta'ifa (the teacher of the community) Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. al-Hasan b. 'Ali b. al-Hasan al-Tusi was born in Tus in Iran in the year 385 of the Islamic era. His career marks the climax of a very great period in Shi'ite Islamic scholarship and learning. It was during this period that Shi'ite scholars were ...
Abasa Wa Tawalla (He Frowned and Turned Away)This verse is one of the verses of the Noble Qur’an whose interpretation differs between the two main schools of thought. The majority of the Sunni scholars claim that the man who frowned and turned away from a blind person was the Prophet, while the Shi‘a scholars say that the man who frowned and turned away was one of the companions of the Prophet; not the Prophet himself.According to the Sunni ...
Ibrahim ibn Muhammad From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ibrahim ibn Muhammad (Arabic script إبرهيم بن محمد) was the male child of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and [1][2] Maria al-Qibtiyya. He was born in the last month of the year 8 AH.[3] His mother was an Egyptian Coptic Christian slave sent as a gift from Muqawqis, a Byzantine official, to Muhammad in 628. The child was named after Abraham, the common ancestor of Muslims, Jews, ...
By: Makarim Shirazi in Tafsir NamunehTranslated from Farsi into English by: Fatima Zabeth BeeneshThis Sura is descended in Mecca and had 42 ayaat.The background of the descent of Sura e AbasaSha’n e nuzulIt is famous among the interpreters in the private and the public: A group of the leaders of the Qureish such as Taba bin Rabi’a, Abu Jahl, Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib and a sect of other people were in the presence of the prophet ...
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) states:
Sileh Rahmi (kindness to relatives) purifies deeds. Purification of deeds means, that the shortcomings in all the good deeds of a person practicing Sileh Rahmi are naturally compensated and all his good deeds are accepted by Allah.
It increases wealth, wards off difficulties and calamities. The accounting of your actions on the day of Qiyamat is made easy. Even the ordained time of death is ...
First: It is recommended to recite Surahs of al-`Ankabut (No. 29) and al-Rum (No. 30). Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) is reported to have said, “Anyone who recites these two Surahs at this night will be included with the people of Paradise.”
Third: It is recommended to repeat Surah of al-Qadr Thousand times.
Fifth: It is recommended to say the following supplication:
O Allah (please do) prolong my lifetime ...
By: Mohammad Sobhanie
Story of Heifer of the Children of Israel
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تَذْبَحُوا بَقَرَةً ۖ قَالُوا أَتَتَّخِذُنَا هُزُوًا ۖ قَالَ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّـهِ أَنْ أَكُونَ ...
(Ayyaam-e-Baydh) The Luminous daysRecite Ziyarat of Imam Husain (a.s.)| Aamal Umme dawood 15 Rajab Aamal (1) 13th, 14th and 15th of Rajab, Shaaban and Ramadan are known as “Ayyaam-e-Beez” (the days of surpassing splendour). Imam Jaafar bin Muhammad Al-Sadiq (A.S.) had said: Whoso prays during the nights of “Ayyam Bayz”, in fact, stands at the door of superabundant favours, bounties and benefits available in these months(2) It is highly ...
By: Ibrahim Avich/Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The followers of all religions of the world believe that one day the universe will be filled with corruption and crises and this era will itself be the sign of the coming of the great universal savior. The Muslims believe he will be from the tribe of Bani Hashim and a son of the Holy Prophet of Islam (P.B.) and that his name is "Mahdi." However, it must be known that according to Islam, Imam ...
Mankind inherently cannot live without support. The way human is created is that everyone seeks a support to depend on. People are divided into four categories based on what they depend on in life. The first category and the lowest level of mankind are the people who depend on their wealth and properties and seek support from their wealth.The second category has a higher rank than the first. These people do not depend on their wealth; rather ...
A number of traditions have been narrated from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) of Islam and the truthful Imams of Ahle-bayt (a.s.), regarding the uprising of Qaem-al-Mahdi towards the end of this world and his overthrowing the unjust and tyrant rulers and filling the earth with justice and fair play.Hence the unjust Abbasi caliphs were very much afraid of the uprising of Qaem al Mahdi, They utilized their entire resources to finish him. Ten years ...
In this Ayat Allah has mentioned goodness to parents. In the same sentence He exhorts about service to Him. As service to Allah is Wajib, benevolence to parent is Wajib too.
When the Imam (a.s.) was asked to explain the meaning of the term "Bil Waledaine Ehsana" (and goodness to your parents), he said, "Be good to your parents and if they are in need of something, procure it for them before they ask for it."
Then the meaning of the ...
A Will is purported to direct that after one's death, a certain task be completed, or that a portion of his property be given in ownership to someone, or that the ownership of his property be transferred to someone, or that it be spent for charitable purposes, or that he appoints someone as guardian of his children and dependents. A person who is to give effect to a Will is called executor (Wasi). 2704. If a person who is dumb, can make himself ...
