Why does Allah test people?

The topic of Divine trial is an issue of great debate and discussion. The first question that comes to mind is: Are trials not for understanding matters which are obscure, hence eliminating our ignorance? If so, why does Allah (s.w.t.), who possesses knowledge of the hidden and the manifest of everything within the heavens and the earth, have to examine and test (the people)? Does there exist something, which is concealed from Him and which may ...

( 2016-07-31 21:55:16 )

How to prepare for death?

[1] Al-Amaali, Sheikh Sadooq, Page ...

( 2016-07-13 12:57:00 )

What is Eid al-Fitr?

Family and friends gather to eat and pray together during the festival that lasts up to three days in many Muslim countries.

The Eid Festival, organised by the Mayor London, will take place in Trafalgar Square in London on Saturday July 9.

The festival of Eid takes place at the end of the holy month of Ramadan – something that depends on the sighting of the new moon.

( 2016-07-05 22:07:23 )

The Promise I Made With My Soul in Qom

Shrine of Sayyah Masoomah, Qom, January 2016 Standing near the vicinity of Sayyadah Masooma’s dharih, I keep staring at the outer dimension of believers coming in and out to convey their salutations to the lady of Qom. Each one of them must be bearing a request. Some must be longing for marriage, some must be asking for a blessed child, some students must be seeking guidance in order to achieve a better understanding of the holy scripture ...

( 2016-05-16 11:06:00 )

Worship of Imam Zainul Abideen (a.s.)

Various testimonies are available with regard to the intellectual accomplishments of Imam (a.s) in form of statements of Moayyad, Imam Zuhri, Saeed bin Musayyab, Ibn Jazm, Sufyan bin Uyanna and Abu Hamzah Thumali etc. who are called the best of Tabeins (companions of companions) and who were great scholars of their time. They used to express pride on their discipleship of Imam Zainul Abideen (a.s). They used to say, "When the springs of ...

( 2016-05-11 22:30:16 )

Hadhrat Abbas,the Standard Bearer of Hossein (A.S)

The shifting sand dunes of Karbala were smeared with blood. Near one of wash dunes, on the bank of Alkoma, lay the prostrate figure of a youth with blood gushing out from innumerable wounds. The crimson life-tide was ebbing fast. Even so, it seemed as if he was anxiously expecting somebody to come to him, to be near him before he breathed his last. Through his starched throat he was feebly calling somebody. Yes, Abbas was anxiously expecting his ...

( 2016-05-10 12:54:01 )

Comparison of Muslim and Christian Prayers

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Give us today our daily bread. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (Matthew: 6) The application of the expression ‘father’ to God, if it is with realisation, then Exalted is Allah, the One, the Unique, the Needless, Who begets not, nor is He begotten. If it is anthropomorphism, then High is His Might that He be ascribed with ...

( 2016-05-07 10:56:00 )

Custodian of Astan Razavi: Pilgrimage to innocent Imams will reduce social harms and anomalies

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( 2016-04-26 11:03:00 )

Rajab an Important Spiritual Month

Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending with the end of the fasting month ofRamadan with the Eid Al Fitr. These three months are unmatched in their importance. Praise be to the Almighty and thanks to Him for granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and oversights.TheHoly Prophet (pbuh) has said:“Rajab is a great month of Allah, unmatched by any other month in the respect and ...

( 2016-04-19 23:37:45 )

Chronicle

Islamic Revolution was triumphed in February 11, 1979 after passing through ebbs and flows of developments. But the period after Muhammad Reza Pahlavi fled Iran in January 16, 1979 witnessed a quick pace of developments leading to the eventual victory of the revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The following is a day to day account of those events leading to the victory of the Islamic Revolution in ...

( 2016-02-13 23:47:00 )

Scripture, Science and Self in Islam

"For Iqbal, one lesson is that the meaning of Scripture cannot be seen directly, as if by simply looking at a verse of the Quran, the reader would directly 'see' what it means. In order to understand the signs of the Quran, readers must engage in the patient work of reading and interpretation: analogous to the patient work through which scientists investigate the signs of nature. Iqbal's claim is that believers are brought closer to God both by ...

( 2016-02-11 23:39:00 )

The Concept of Messiah in Islam

Islam, being the youngest of the three great revealed religions, shares many ideas and concepts with Christianity and Judaism because the origin of all three religions is the same God. One of those ideas is that of messianism, the idea of expecting someone who will came as the saviour to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. let us briefly look at the concept of messiah in Islam. MESSIANISM IN ISLAM Muslims believe that Muhammad was ...

( 2015-12-20 22:56:00 )

Hazrat Abulfazl’s Characteristics

oliteness in ChildhoodOne of the sublime virtues of man in Islam is politeness, particularly being polite and nice to elderly, great men, and holy things or persons in all aspects of life because this trait enhances and enriches morality and is considered as one of the important elements of spirituality. Commenting on politeness, the Commander of the Faithful, Ali (A.S) said to his son, Imam Hassan (A.S):“My son, politeness enriches the ...

( 2015-10-30 22:38:33 )

The Ziyarah Of Al-Warith

The Ziyarah Of Al-WarithIbn Qawlawayh, in his book titled ‘al-Mazar’ records the following on the authority of Safwan: عن كتاب المزار لابن قولويه قال: I asked Imam as-Sadiq, peace be upon him, to permit me to visit (the holy tomb of) my master Imam al-Husayn, peace be upon him, and also asked him to guide me what to do. The Imam said to me: استأذنت ...

( 2015-10-20 18:24:34 )

Imam Al-Mahdi Al-Muntadhar (a)

The promised Mahdi, who is usually mentioned by his title of Imam-i 'Asr (the Imam of the "Period") and Sahib al-Zaman (the Lord of the Age), is the son of the eleventh Imam. His name is the same as that of the Holy Prophet. He was born in Samarrah in 256/868 and until 260/872 when his father was martyred, lived under his father’s care and tutelage. He was hidden from public view and only a few of the elite among the Shi'ah were able to ...

( 2015-06-03 23:40:00 )

Sunni Documentation on Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s)

For the Sunni brothers, there are six major collections of traditions based on the Sunni standards for verifying the authenticity of a tradition. These six books are: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sahih al-Tirmidhi, Sunan Ibn Majah, Sunan Abu Dawud, and Sahih al-Nisa'i. I just quote few traditions from these six books to prove that a knowledgeable Sunni brother/sister can NOT deny that: al-Mahdi (AS) will come in the last days to make a ...

( 2015-06-02 20:10:00 )

Conversation of Angels with Imam Husain (A.S)

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.(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 your Grandfather, Father and ...

( 2015-05-22 19:41:00 )

The Last Will of Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS)

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: 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 the oppressed. I advise you, and all my children, my ...

( 2015-05-01 13:10:00 )

Sir Hussein Ansarian’s Messaage to the Muslims of Yemen

In the name of God the Compassionate the Merciful It is more than three hundred years that the Islamic world is dealing with the colonizing wolves who plunder their overflowing mines and kill thousands of men, women and children in cold blood and unfortunately instead of evicting the colonizers and paying attention to their own, the governments of the Islamic regions are slaves and agents of the colonialism helping the process of plundering of ...

( 2015-04-17 08:45:00 )

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