The Imamate of Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.)

Whatever the Holy prophet has said about the Imamat, has already been mentioned in the previous chapters. Every Imam has mentioned about his successor. Just as Imam Ali Amirul Momeneen appointed Imam Hasan as his successor, Imam Hasan appointed Imam Husain, Imam Husain appointed Imam Zainul Abedin, Imam Zainul Abedin appointed Imam Muhammad Baqir, Imam Muhammad Baqir appointed Imam Ja’far Sadiq, Imam Ja’far Sadiq appointed Imam Musa ...

( 2017-09-11 22:11:20 )

The Marriage of Imam Ali (A.S.) and Hadrat Fatimah Zahra(S.A.)

Proposal Accepted Hazrat Umm-e-Salma(r.a.) mentions that "I was watching this affair from a distance and I saw that as soon as Imam Ali(a.s.) completed his request, the face of Prophet Mohammad(S.A.W.)lit up and he asked Imam Ali(a.s.) - what have you got to realize this act". Imam Ali(a.s.) said "O Prophet of Allah(swt), you know my condition very well, I have only a sword, my war dress and one camel". Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W.)said: "Ali, you ...

( 2017-08-22 01:20:00 )

A sinner can not claim…

A sinner can not claim he is incapable of repenting, because the one who has been able to commit sins is undoubtedly able to repent and the repentance door is wide open for everyone

( 2017-06-21 00:40:00 )

What after submission?

What we have said above was about accepting Islam, coming into the fold of Islam. We have made it very clear that no one can be forcefully brought into the fold of Islam; Islam cannot be imposed on any person or society. This was all about a person who is outside the fold of Islam. Now we move on to the next step.If a person is raised in a society which protects his soul from the impurities of atheism (kufr) and polytheism (shirk), or if a ...

( 2017-05-20 16:10:04 )

Apostasy is Equal to Treason

Why does Islam not allow apostasy? Apostasy or irtidād in Islam is equal to treason.The Western world limits treason to political and military terms. In the USA, treason consists "only in levying war against Americans, and in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort." However, sometimes even the Western world stretches the concept of political treason to include things which are non-politics or non-military matters.For example, in ...

( 2017-05-20 16:09:33 )

Imam Mahdi's Reappearance Day and Year

Author : Sayyed Sadruddin SadrTraditions about the Year and Day of Imam Mahdi's ReappearanceAs the title denotes, the following article is dealt with the year and day of al-Mahdi Reappearance according to traditions of Infallible Imams.Abu Basir has narrated from Sadiq Aal-e-Muhammad as such: "Mahdi shall not emerge but in the odd year i.e. the first, third, fifth, seventh or ninth year."Again Abu Basir narrates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.) ...

( 2017-05-12 02:32:18 )

Humanity Awaiting the Promising Hope

And how can you disbelieve, while it is you to whom the communications of Allah are recited, and among you is His apostle? And whoever holds fast to Allah he indeed is guided to the right way. 102. O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (to Him). [The Family of 'Imran]The example of the sealing Islamic Mission is the example of the fruits Allah has bestowed on man. ...

( 2017-05-11 01:13:32 )

Bid Others to do Good and Reject Evil

Bid others to do good and you will be one of them; reject evil with your hand and your tongue, and do your utmost to separate from one who does evil. ‘Strive in the way of God as is His due’ (ref.22:78) and do not let the reproach of any reproacher have any influence on you in the path of God. Plunge into hardships for the sake of truth, wherever it may be.“و أمر بالمعروف تكن من اهله وانكر المنكر ...

( 2017-02-25 23:39:29 )

The University of Imam as-Sadiq (A.S.)

In view of the then prevailing conducive political atmosphere, Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq (‘a) pursued his father’s scientific movement and established a large university and center of learning whose horizon reached far and wide. Shaykh al-Mufid says: The knowledge of the Imam (‘a) has been so widely narrated that it became proverbial to various many and its fame spread to every nook and corner. None of the progeny of the ...

( 2016-12-14 16:15:29 )

Who Wrote the History of Islam and How?

History, it has been said, is the propaganda of the victorious party.What this means is that in any conflict, the victor can manipulate history just as it pleases him, and there is nothing that the vanquished can do about it. The victorious party can cook up a story and broadcast it as the absolute truth without any fear of being challenged by anyone. It has not only the power to cook up its own story; it also has the power to spike the story of ...

( 2016-12-11 17:10:23 )

Maalik – e – Yaumiddeen

Maalik can mean Master or the Lord or the King of the ‘Yaumiddeen’ the Day of Faith. The Day is the Day of the Final judgment but it is termed in the Qur’anic language as the Day of Faith. Firstly, the word ‘Maalik’ meaning the Master or the Lord or the King, is used. He who sits at any judgment is commonly known and also called a judge and the Arabic word for it is ‘Qadhi’ but the word ...

( 2016-11-26 19:14:00 )

What is the best way of eradicating the poison of sins?

Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Bahari wrote: The one who has taken poison and wants to be saved, must act immediately and get rid of poison from his body, and if he is careless in this situation, he will be destroyed. The poison of sins is the same, because with carelessness in repenting, it is possible for the human being to die in unpleasant situation. The worst fear of the Divine Prophets and Apostles was the bad ending to life. Therefore, ...

( 2016-11-26 19:09:00 )

Along with Imam Husain (AS) from Medina to Karbala (2)

Salaam and welcome to the second part of our special feature titled “Along with Imam Husain (AS) from Medina to Karbala”. As we said yesterday in the first part, Imam Husain (AS) on leaving his hometown for Mecca asked his brother Mohammad Hanafiyah to keep him informed of the events in Medina during his absence. After settling down in Mecca, he sent a letter to Medina that read:In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the ...

( 2016-11-21 16:35:00 )

What Happen When Ahl-e-Bait Came Back in Madina?

Al-Sajjad (‘a) had no choice except to leave Karbala’ and set forth to Medina after having stayed there for three days. It was too much for him to see how his aunts and the other women, as well as the children, were all crying day and night while visiting one grave after another.She complains about her foesAnd his folks does she mourn,What a condition wherein patience unfoldedAnd patience did depart.So we mourn her and complainWith ...

( 2016-11-21 16:33:00 )

Did Imam Al-Hussein have a daughter named “Ruqayyah” or “Sukainah” who passed away in Damascus while she was around 3-4 years old?

QuestionDid Imam Al-Hussein have a daughter named “Ruqayyah” or “Sukainah” who passed away in Damascus while she was around 3-4 years old? As far as I know, it is not cited clearly anywhere in acceptable first-hand references (e.g. al-Irshad). Even the first narrator of the story, Imaduddin al-Tabari, the author of “Kamel Baha’i”, left it ambiguous by not mentioning the little girl’s name [assuming ...

( 2016-11-03 16:01:37 )

Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Zayn al-Abidin(A.S.)

Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn(A.S.), the Fourth Shia Holy Imam and the eldest son of Imam Husayn(A.S.) famous as Zayn al-Abidin and Sayyid-i Sajjad was martyred by poisoning on 25th Moharram in the year 95 A.H. at Madinah Munawwarah and is buried at Baqi cemetery near his uncle Imam Hasan (A.S.). Imam Zayn al-Abidin(A.S.) after the tragic martyrdom of his holy father Imam Husayn(A.S.) propagated the message of the “Husaini Revolution” by ...

( 2016-10-27 18:44:00 )

How can dignity and honour change into degradation?

[1] Nahjul Balaghah, Sermon ...

( 2016-10-23 17:42:00 )

The Beauties of Ashura: The Most Beautiful Words

Great people of old days usually gave others advices about financial matters or about religious practices. Imam Hussein’s words to his brother, Muhammad ibne Hanafiyah; have special beauties, as they contain both the goals and the main ideals of his battle, and an respectful request from people to help the warriors of truth.“I strongly believe in God, and I believe that He is One and there are no other gods,”‌ said he, to ...

( 2016-10-16 21:42:05 )

What did Imam Sajjad (AS) say about his enemies?

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( 2016-10-15 13:05:00 )

Are we true to Imam Hussain [as]?

It isn’t uncommon to hear people say “How fast Muharram has come and gone!” after the day of Ashura. For many of us, the climax of this period of mourning is the recitation of the Maqtal (martyrdom epic) of Imam Husayn (a) on the day of Ashura. While there is a quieter, deeper atmosphere of grief on Shaame Gharibaa, sadly by the following day the majority of us have ‘slept it off’ and we’re back to our normal ...

( 2016-09-29 09:56:00 )