Turkish media reported that the security forces in the state of Gaziantep on the border with Syria has been able to capture coined money issued by ISIS in ...
The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as essential for the spiritual growth of its members. A harmonious social order is created by the existence of extended families; children are treasured and rarely leave home until the time they marry. Parents are greatly respected in the Islamic tradition. Mothers are particularly honored: the Qur'an teaches that ...
DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND IN THIS CONNECTION
During the compilation of this book I had a discussion with a good, knowledgeable and informed friend, which I hereby persent to you.
The friend said: "Do you not think the age you have described fit for marriage is an early one?"
I said: "Why early? Do the sexual instinct and natural demand for a spouse and the mental maturity not reach the required standard fo completion at this age? Does a ...
I found the following astonishing tradition in one of the most famous Tafsir book of the Sunni brothers, that is, "Tafsir al-Kabir", by Fakhr al-Razi who is a leading Sunni scholar with multiple specialties in Tafsir, Fiqh, and theology. The full address of the document is given at the end. I have provided Arabic text for each sentence of this tradition. This tradition can also be found in other Sunni commentary books of Quran, "Tafsir ...
Reply: Marriage {nikah} is an agreement between a man and a woman. Sometimes this bond has a permanent effect and the contract {‘aqd} does not have time limit, and sometimes its effect is temporary and its time limit is fixed. Both kinds are recognized as legal and the only difference between them is that one is “permanent” and the other is “temporary”. In other aspects they are the same. The conditions below render ...
It is written in the “ The Islamic Structure of family” by Professor Hossein Ansarian that The Noble Kulayny, author of the book Usul al-Kafi has narrated the following tradition:
Feed your baby first with the water from the Euphrates River and then the dirt from Imam Husayn's grave: if not possible use rain water. [Vasa'il, v.21, p.407]
Adhan and Iqamah (The general call to prayer and the specific one):
It is said the first part of the ...
The second type of promise is one that the man himself gives to Allah, like a vow or an oath. For an oath to be binding, it is necessary that it be expressed verbally. For example, if someone wants to vow to Allah and state it in Arabic language he should say \'Aahadto Allah\' (I have vowed to Allah) or \'Alayya Ahadollah\' (The vow for Allah is upon me). The statement of promise, oath or the vow can be in any language but expressed verbally. A ...
God Almighty has bestowed the man with many blessings so the God should be loved for His being so kind to them. However, the man has proved to be so selfish in loving gifts but forgetting the giver.
After being embellished with the ornaments of recognition of God the man can find an automatic process of love for his the Creator, God. Once the love for God is developed in the heart of a person then he/she will never resort (retreat) to doing ...
OPTIMISM
TRUST AND PEACE OF MIND THE EFFECTS OF OPTIMISM ISLAM CALLS FOR OPTIMISM AND TRUST.
Trust and Peace of Mind
Man needs stability more than any other thing in his unstable life. Those who engage themselves struggling to achieve goals without being equipped with the weapon of stability face failure and defeat . Infact, as one’s responsibilities increase, his need for stability and assurance also increases. In light of this fact, it ...
Each of the MSPs were specially handed a rose and greetings in celebration of our remembrance of the births of the Prophets Muhammad and Jesus [Peace be Upon Them], along with quotes of the Prophet Muhammad highlighting the universal values of virtue, generosity and peace.
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Members of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society engaged with all 129 Members of The Scottish Parliament including leaders across parties, and their ...
One of the valuable benefits that have been derived from the ceaseless progress of experimental science is that it has proven the possibility of the man's restoration to life. The advancement of human knowledge has, in fact, opened up a very interesting area of exploration in this respect, placing the matter in a new light and making it possible to examine it with precision for the very first time. This achievement contributes significantly to ...
"The Bahraini authorities have not presented any credible evidence that Wefaq is anything but a peaceful opposition movement which has been seeking reform in the country in the face of increasing government repression," said Amnesty's Research and Advocacy Director, Philip Luther. Back in May, a court increased from four to nine years the prison term for Sheikh Ali Salman, Wefaq’s secretary general. The cleric was arrested in December ...
As July 11th marks the 21st anniversary of the barbaric massacre of over 8000 Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Muslims are still being massacred in Palestine, Kashmir, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan and elsewhere in the world.'In Occupied Palestine, the United States is the most pivotal factor for the obtuseness and effrontery of the Zionist; and it’s the most important factor in driving most Arab states into compromising with ...
Misguidance from Allah
Question: What is the meaning of Allah’s (awj) misguidance in the Qur`an?
Brief Answer
Misguidance is a non-existent entity. Since guidance means to lead someone to a goal, then misguidance is the absence of guidance. In the parlance of the logicians, the relation between guidance and misguidance is privatives and positives (‘Adam wa malakah). In other words, if guidance were to exist in a ...
Relationship needs friendship more than friendship needing relationshipLove for RelativesImam Ali (PBUH) says “do meet relatives even with simple greetings”.O, people! No one, however rich, is needless of his relatives (tribe) and their practical and verbal supports. They are the greatest group to support when you are lost and to look after you in time of accidents and catastrophes. A good name you leave for yourself through ...
It's not often that the last prayer of the day inside the Utah Islamic Center in Sandy, Salt Lake County, is met with a packed audience, but it's happened three times in just as many weeks. Imam Shuaib Din says a sudden surge of interest came surprisingly after the US presidential election. "It was a pleasant surprise, all the warm feelings and cards," Imam Din said. "How much they stood with us, and against hate rhetoric." He said the ...
SIDOARJO, Indonesia (AhlulBayt News Agency) - The Indonesian national commission for women (Komnas Perempuan) has reported that there are 332 Shia refugees in Sampang who are left unattended. They are sheltered in Puspa Agro Flat, Sidoarjo, East Java.Indonesian Komnas Perempuan Commissioner Riri Hariroh said in a statement that it has been 4 years that the Shia Muslim refugees feel like strangers in their own land. Riri added that on their visit ...
Introduction:The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) has said: "Those people from amongst my ummah, who memorize forty Hadiths (traditions) pertaining to those issues of religion, which they are in need of, Allah shall resurrect them on the Day of Judgment as jurisprudents and scholars." (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 2, pg. 156; Al-Ikhtasaas, pg.2) Hadith No. 01Why the name 'Ramadhan'?The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his ...
Feigning
Feigning is one of the very good attributes few people have. Seeing someone's mistakes and acting as if you didn't, so that the one who made the mistake really believes you didn't notice his/her error is one of the best spiritual attributes. Feigning in regards to your wife's errors is a very noble act which must be continued into the future. The Commander of the Faithful (Pbuh) said: Half of a wise person's existence is patience ...
