Consumption of Haram

Greater Sin is Consumption of Harām. In the Qur’anic ayat ‘Akal al-soht’ is translated as eating of what is unlawfully acquired. Hence the word “eat” is not restricted to consumption of edibles but includes the use of any and every article, which has been acquired unlawfully or by illegal means.Consumption of Harām is listed as greater sin in the HolyQur’an and the tradition of Imam Riďa (a.s.) from the book Uyūn al-Akhbar ...

( 2024-12-03 12:21:02 )

Last Sermon and Ghadir Al-Khumm

Often the questions are asked by the Agakhani Ismailis, who do not know the history of the Prophet, concerning the "Two Things" that the Prophet had asked his followers to "hold fast" to in his Last Sermon, as well as about what was said by the Prophet at Ghadir al-Khumm for Hadhrat Ali and why? is one of the many renowned books that the biographer Martin Lings has written. His biography of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.), unlike any other, is ...

( 2024-12-03 12:21:00 )

The Epic of Imam Husain

Today in the twenty-seventh episode of our daily series, we continue our focus on the tragic events in the aftermath of the tragedy of Karbala on the fateful Day of Ashura, i.e. the evening of the 10th of Moharram in the year 61 AH, following the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS). In particular, we shall focus on the plight of the Imam’s sister, Hazrat Zainab (peace upon her) and the gory sight she saw of the headless bodies of her kith and ...

( 2024-12-03 12:20:58 )

Allah's Messenger Reveals Fatima's Future to Her

(P.B.U.H&H.P) summoned Ali, Fatima, Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain The Prophet (A.S):Ali came near as the Prophet asked; he then held Fatima's hand and put it on his chest for a long time, and held Ali's hand in his other hand. When the Prophet tried to speak, he was overtaken by tears and was unable to do so. Therefore, Ali, Fatima, Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain cried when they saw him Fatima "Messenger of Allah! You have broken my heart and brought ...

( 2024-12-03 12:20:57 )

The way to reach the position of Divine Praise and Glory

One of the prayers which if it is performed with total concentration of the heart and pure intention will have amazing effects on the spiritual growth and accomplishment as well as the purification of the soul is Salaat. Performing Salaat on time and the recommended Night Salaat (Nafeleh) regularly can take the human being to a high spiritual position. This is emphasized by Allah (SWT) in Ayah 79 of Surah Al-Isra: “And perform prayer in ...

( 2024-12-03 11:20:42 )

Victim of the Burning Door

For the City of Knowledge if Ali is the doorFor the Prophethood of Muhammad Zahra is the door.Even the Prophet takes permission to enter her door,He used to salute every morn at her door,Gabriel descends from heaven, awaits at her doorUnless permitted does not enter her door.The sun shines on the sky to enlighten her doorAnd are blest the rays when they kiss her door,God revealed many an ayah of the Qur’an at her doorFulcrum of Faith ...

( 2024-12-03 11:20:41 )

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [2]

The Journey of Imam Husain (‘a) Leaving Medina("Ghar Sejab Behre Safar Sayyid-a Aalam Nikle")When the Noble Prince left His homeHis eyes were teary and His heart did mournAs friends and sons followed behindHe cried out "Destiny, here I come.""I've heard the cries of Zahra all nightThe forsaken wilderness is in my sight"Then towards the Prophet's tomb He glancedHe bowed His head in a respectful stanceThen approaching the tomb, He knelt and ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:22 )

IMPORTANCE OF THE CIRCUMAMBULATION OF THE KAABA

Circumambulation means to go round something. This act shows the utmost degree of love to the extent that a lover wishes to sacrifice himself for the beloved. A real pilgrim who has thirst for meeting his Beloved has been detached from everything. By going round the House of the Beloved, he wishes to prove that he desires nothing but God. The planets circumambulate the sun, for they take everything from it. Inside an atom, the electrons ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:22 )

The Philosophy of Ashura Movement

Political and social movements throughout history have carried messages and ideals which are usually limited to specific time, place and circumstances. But the uprising of Imam Hussein (a.s.) and Karbala brings everlasting messages for the entire humanity. The ideals of this glorious and unique uprising are shining like a bright light for mankind showing the way towards prosperity in life and salvation in the hereafter. The emphasis is on ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:20 )

What is Ashura?, Who is Hussain? and Why remember Ashura?

What is Ashura?In the month of Muharram 61 AH (approx. 20 October 680 AD), an event took place in Iraq at a place known as Kerbala on the bank of the river Euphrates. It seemed in those days insignificant from the historical point of view. A large army which had been mobilised by the Umayyad regime besieged a group of persons numbering less than a hundred and put them under pressure to pay allegiance to the Caliph of the time and submit to his ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:20 )

At the entrance of the holy shrine of Imam Raza (A.S)

Grand Exhibition:At the entrance of the holy shrine, adjoined to the Bast Shaykh Toosi, the Grand Exhibition is situated which depicts all the activities of the Astan Quds Razavi.The Astan Quds Razavi after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 has established many industrial, agricultural, cultural, social and welfare organizations which carry out multi-dimentional and multifarious activities in various fields in order to ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:19 )

The Eleventh Infallible Imam

1. Birth & Early Years His imamate began at the age of twentytwo, and continued for just six years when he was poisoned in 260 A.H. Mu‘tazz is the same caliph during whose reign Imam ‘Ali an-Naqi was martyred. More than seventy members of the Hashimites were arrested on his orders and brought from Hijâz to Samarra. The Shi‘as were truly suffering under the tyranny of Mu‘tazz; but soon he was deposed from ...

( 2024-12-03 10:20:17 )

The Heirs of Ashura

Inheritance is something which passes from the owner to the next owner, hisher heir. It could be in the form of material property or wealth, or it could be a spiritual inheritance such as succession in spiritual and non-material issues. When the inheritance is spiritual, it is more about mission and goals. If a prophet or any spiritual leader succeeds his predecessor, it mostly pertains to the mission and knowledge of the predecessor.In the Holy ...

( 2024-12-03 09:19:36 )

Imam al-Hadi (A.S.) reply on Fatalists

The following narrations are related to the Imam Abul-Hasan Ali bin Mohammed Al-Hadi (peace be upon him) From Ali bin Mohammed:Peace and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you and those who follow the right guidance.I have received your message and known what you mentioned about your disagreement in your religion, taking up the question of fatalism, the various opinions of those who believe in fatalism and those who believe in indeterminism ...

( 2024-12-03 09:19:35 )

Professor Ansarian: the infidel deals either with his carnal desires or the people who flatter him

According to public relations and the international affairs of the scientific and cultural institution of DarorlErfan, professor Ansarian in one of his lectures in Shah Cherag in Shriz stipulated: Allah Almighty has remarkably and outstandingly remembered the faithful men and women in most chapters of the Holy Quran, specially in chapters like Repentance (Towbeh), Momenoon, Foghan, Maarej and Ehzab and has given both special respect. In the ...

( 2024-12-03 09:04:55 )

Imam Hussein (as) was surrounded by the enemies of Islam

Omar bin Sa"ad yelled, "Woe unto you! Attack him while he is busy with himself and his family. By the Almighty! Once he is free neither your right nor your left flanks would be more lucky." They swooped on him, raining him with arrows which were so abundant that they lodged in to the tent ropes; some found their way to the women"s mantles, startling and causing them to cry and enter the tent; they looked at Hussain in the expectation that he ...

( 2024-12-03 08:19:15 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: who are the guided ones

People will certainly go astray if they only sick to the Holy Quran and don't follow Ahlulbayt (as), the guided are those who believe wholeheartedly in Ahlulbayt (as) as well as the Holy Quran.

( 2024-12-03 07:45:17 )

Deeds to perform and deeds to avoid during lifetime

[1] Warram Collection, Vol. 2, page ...

( 2024-12-03 07:17:31 )

Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.) and the Holy Quran

Beyond doubt, understanding the Holy Quran does not depend solely on knowing the meaning of the Arabic words or on being familiar with the Arabic literature. Were it so, Allah would not have introduced in His Book the people of the Reminder, who are Ahl al-Bayt according to the narrations related by both Shiite and Sunni Muslims, as the teachers of the Holy Quran. Considering that Allah has introduced teacher for the Holy Quran, understanding ...

( 2024-12-03 07:17:29 )

The governor of Medina and Imam Hussein (A.S)

When Yazeed had taken the oath of allegiance for the Caliphate from the people, he wrote a letter to Waleed bin Utba informing him of the death of Mu’awiyah. In a short letter he wrote, "Now then! Ask for the oath of allegiance from Hussein, Abdullah bin Umar and Abdullah bin Zubayr, and do not give them respite until they do so." When Waleed read about the death of Mu’awiyah, he was alarmed and the news disturbed him, thus ...

( 2024-12-03 06:16:18 )