Member of the European-Bahraini Organization for Human Rights, Ahmed Al-Saffar, said that detainee Abed Ali Al-Singace was seen in the psychiatric hospital in a bad health condition.Al-Singace is one of those who witnessed the death incident of martyr Abdulrida Bou Hmayed at the hands of the Bahraini army. He is also one of those who carried martyr Bou Hmayed to the hospital after he was injured with live ammunition by the Bahraini army that was ...
Sister from the Czech republic first discovers Sunni Islam but upon researching historical facts then finds the truth within Shi'a Islam, Alhamdulillah!Sr. Nafisa[Revert From Sunni to Shia] I was born in Czech republic and I was baptized in the Roman-catholic church, my family was not religious, we didn't practice but we did believe in God. I lost my mother when I was only 14 years old. As a teenager, 18-years of age, I ...
The Almighty Allah says in the Quran: "...and be cautious of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship;" (Surah Nisa 4:1)
According to Imam al-Baqir (a.s.), the notable point in this verse is that the fear of Allah is mentioned alongwith the fear one should have about breaking relations with kith and kin.
In the book Al Kafi there is a tradition from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq ...
Just a few famous traditions regarding mothers make it obvious that in Islam, a mother’s role is not only respected and valued, but it is also considered to be key for the survival of a family. It is unfortunate that oftentimes Muslims themselves devalue the position of women and mothers in the family.In another popular hadith, a man asked the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P):“O Messenger of Allah, whom should I do goodness to?” ...
One Day a Jewish person came to Imam Ali (AS), thinking that since Imam Ali thinks he is too smart, I'll ask him such a tough question that he won't be able to answer it and I'll have the chance to embarrass him in front of all the Arabs.He asked "Imam Ali, tell me a number, that if we divide it by any number from 1-10 the answer will always come in the form of a whole number and not as a fraction."Imam Ali (AS) looked back at him and said, ...
By: A. H. SheriffAfter briefly explaining the evil effects of Music and dance, now time has come to give here some of the ayats of the Qur’an and some of the traditions of the Holy Prophet (S) and Imams (a.s.) on this subject.Here are four Ayats of the Qur’an which forbid the Muslims from indulging into music."So abstain from the pollution of the idols and abstain from false vain words." [22:30].The Arabic word "Zoor" has several ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency- Hojjat al-Eslam Sheikh Hussein al-Ma'tooq, a Kuwaiti member of the Ahlul Bayt World Assembly Supreme Council and Secretary General of Kuwait's National Coalition was arrested following a complaint from Kuwait's Interior Ministry.
Two weeks ago al-Ma'tooq also was banned to speak because of his critical stance against the torture and mental harassment of all who were charged for smuggling weapons and ammunition.
Now, by ...
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - In a meeting with a group of Students from German universities in Qom on Sunday, Ayatollah Alavi Gorgani, a top Shia cleric, referred to a Quranic verse saying, "Observing Hijab is among the most highly emphasized Quranic ...
3. Opinion on Non-Permissibility of TawassulIn the opinion of Taqi al-Din Ibn Taymiyyah and later Hanbali scholars tawassul to the person of the Prophet (PBUH) himself is not permissible. Tawassul has three concepts, of which two are deemed correct, and according to Ibn Taymiyyah, whoever rejects these two concepts of tawassul is either an infidel or an apostate.1) Tawassul to the Prophet (PBUH) to reach God is indicative of faith and love for ...
Difference between hukm and fatwa
Question: What do the terms “Hukm” and “Fatwa” signify? What is the difference between the two?
Brief Answer
A fatwa is a universally applicable religious law concerning a particular issue that is derived from the four sources of Islamic law (the Qur`an, the sunnah, ijma’ (consensus), and ‘aql (the intellect)) using the methodology of ijtihad (juristic interpretation).
A ...
Custodian of Imam Hussain (as) shrine further noted, "The Republic of Egypt, Al-Azhar University as well as Egyptian academics should know the facts about Iraq. We warmly welcome visitors from other countries in Imam Hussain (as) holy shrine and all other Iraqi ...
O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother a woman unchaste! " [Holy Quran: Maryam: 19:28]
It is understood from verses 33-37 of the Chapter Al-i-Imran and verse 28 of Chapter Maryam that man's development and perfection depend upon the following four factors.
1- A believing father
2- A believing mother
3- A good and sympathetic teacher
4- Lawfully obtained food
When the Jews saw Jesus in the hands of ...
DELEGATION OF THE RIGHT OF DIVORCE TO WIFE
We have so far dealt with the natural right of divorce which belongs exclusively to the husband. But he can confer the power of divorce on the wife. This delegation of power can either be general or limited to certain specified circumstances. To make it irrevocable it is included in the marriage contract as a binding clause, according to which the wife is empowered to dissolve the marriage in the ...
If a young adult or an adult man or woman does not marry, it seems to be rather impossible to remain chaste and free of corruption. It is a difficult problem to find a young adult out of millions, not married, yet be chaste and sinless. If we find a youth who is truly chaste and not married, then we may say she/he is one of God's Saints. Avoiding commitment of sins, remaining immune from corruption, being safe from the outburst of the instincts, ...
Whatever has been mentioned till now concerns the biological parents; however the spiritual fathers or the guides of humanity are Hazrat Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) and his Purified Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). All of us are spiritually related to them. In every circumstance their followers can be enriched by virtues and get protection from calamities. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) has informed, "I and Ali (both) are the fathers of this Ummat." The spiritual ...
On a recent Friday afternoon, just days after a man who threw a Molotov cocktail into Coachella Valley's only mosque in California, the US, was sentenced to six years in prison, about 100 Muslims gathered to worship. Because of the damage from the arson, worshipers entered through the back and side doors. As they prayed, people near the front door could smell the scent of smoke, which still lingered from the Dec. 11 firebombing. After prayers, ...
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) says: "Beware! Abstain from angering the parents. The fragrance of Paradise is perceived even at a distance of a thousand years, but those who are disobedient to parents and those who cut off ties with relatives will not be able to smell it." (Wasaelush Shia).
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) also said. "One who displeases the parents, (it is as if) he has displeased Allah. One who angers both his parents (it is as if) ...
Ethnic Azeris in northwestern Iran have held a rally to condemn the ongoing crackdown on Shia Muslims in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Iran’s Fars news agency said on Thursday that Iranians gathered in front of Azerbaijan’s Consulate in the provincial capital city of Tabriz to denounce Baku’s intensified wave of arrests and the martyring of Shias in Nardaran district, north of the Azeri capital.
The protesters, who were marking ...
A prominent Nigerian cleric praised Iran for its supports for the oppressed people around the world, saying that the Islamic Republic is a role model for other nations in the fight against the global arrogance. “Today, the Iranian people are the symbol of the fight against arrogance and oppression,” Ibrahim Zakzaky said in a speech, addressing a gathering of Islamic cultural activists in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast of Iran, ...
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation that belongs to the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of Imam Ali holy shrine completes translating two books into Swedish. It handed the books to the Publications Division in order to print and publish them.
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation that belongs to the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of Imam Ali holy shrine completes translating two books ...
