The Holy Book tells us about the Words of Allah, the Great and Almighty, concerning them: " Allah only desires to keep away uncleanness from you, O members of the House! and to purify you a (thorough purification)." (33:33) It is a virtue for them. No one of all people has this virtue. There is no dignity more precious than keeping away uncleanness from them and purifying them from all defects, that is the purifying which the Most kind (Allah) ...
It is narrated from Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) that the prophet of Islam (S) said: For great suffering, man gets equally rewarded by Allah. When Allah considers a person His friend, he puts him to severe test too. If the person confronts those hardships with patience and forbearance, he would receive Allah's Help. If the person doesn't resign to the Will of Allah, his suffering will be the more.Abdallah bin Bakr asked Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as), ...
Islamic Conditions for Marriage
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain AnsariyanMarry those among you who are single, or the virtuous ones among yourslaves, male or female. [Holy Quran: Nur 24:32]
Religion and PietyThe revered religion of Islam is in fact a system supplied with beliefs, morals and practical matters. Religious faith in Islam consists of joining up of the heart with God and belief in the Day of Judgment; the angels; the Prophets and ...
Amirul Momineen Ali (a.s.) says, "Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, drum, tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of this house are unacceptable. They are deprived of barakat." (Wasaelush Shia)
Hazrat Imam Ali ar-Reza (a.s.) has said, "To listen to a musical instrument is one of the Greater Sins." (Mustadrakul Wasael)
The Blackened Face of the Musician
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) has stated, "A person ...
Hujjat al-Islam Ramazani-Gilani, stated that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has several shortcomings, one of which is due to its lack of proof, as it is a human-made and not a divine document. The Friday prayers’ leader and the imam of the Islamic Centre of German city of Hamburg, Hujjat al-Islam Dr. Reza Ramazani-Gilani, stated that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has several shortcomings, one of which is due to its ...
A complaint that says crosses at Catholic school are “offensive”, and prevent Muslim prayers, has been filed against Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
It is only the latest in an endless series of demands for Sharia Law adherence by Muslims in America.
The complaint to the Washington, D.C. Office of Human Rights, filed by a leftist professor from rival George Washington University, says there are “too many ...
A court in Bahrain has sentenced 23 people to 10 years in prison each over their alleged involvement in an attack on Al Khalifa regime forces in the Persian Gulf Arab kingdom.According to Bahraini media, the country’s High Criminal Court ruled on Wednesday that the defendants had detonated an explosive device intended to target regime forces. Additionally, they were charged with unlawful assembly in the northwestern village of Bani ...
Allah liked this act of the man. By the grace of Allah the Garden used to give rich harvest every season. True, one who spends in the name of Allah would soon get the reward in this life itself as well as in the life after death.One of them said the poor people wait for the season throng the garden as usual. He asked how they could deny them next time.Allah is all Powerful. He knows no bounds in His Governance. All ...
Facing increasing misconceptions about Islam, Ottawa Muslim students and volunteers have dared freezing cold to hand over roses to passersby, emphasizing their faith's teachings of love and mutual understanding.
"We know what our faith stands for and want to make it known to others as well," Zoharana, a volunteer who handed out roses and who didn't give her last name.
Zoharana, a student of U of Ottawa, was among the volunteers who handed out ...
Bin Babawiyah quotes through a reliable source that Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has told about a person who lived in the olden days. The man sought to find livelihood through fair means. He failed. He tried illegitimate means and even then he didn't succeed. Satan came to him and told him that he would suggest a stratagem to the man to succeed in his efforts. The person agreed. Satan suggested to him to float a new religion. Encourage people to ...
Marriage is an institution first and foremost that brings you even closer to Allah and the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them). Therefore, one should be clear about this important factor and should forever be continuing to strive for this goal, whether you are in the process of selecting your partner or have already entered into this sacred institution.Why is it that when it comes to choosing a program of study, for example, we seem to exhaust all ...
The Worldly Benefits of Kindness to Relatives
Numerous reports (Rawayaat) testify that Sileh Rahmi (kindness to one's relatives) also has worldly benefits. Like, increase in the life-span, postponement of death, increase in the number of descendants etc., Hazrat Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) related three traditions from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) in the court of Mansur Dawaniqi (l.a.).
1) "A man who has only three years of life remaining, ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Grand Ayatollah Hussein Noori Hamedani, top Iranian jurisprudent, issued a statement on the occasion of Muharram and banned any overstatement and extremist move during the mourning ceremonies of Muharram.The message by senior cleric runs,” In confrontation with distortions brought into Islam, we have to know that moves like using machetes or any word in contrast with the honor of these days is religiously ...
A UN investigation into these serious allegations suggests last year French military personnel in Central African Republic sexually abused and exploited “hungry” children they were sent to protect. A UN worker leaked that information to the French authorities and that worker, Anders Kompass, has since been suspended! According to the investigation, about 16 French soldiers are accused of abusing children, between eight and 15 ...
Addendum of Narrations (2)
Pertaining to the parent and the child:
The Messenger of God said: "Be kind to your children, and excel in this kindness."
He also said: "Train your children in three things: "The love of your prophet, the love of the Ahlul Bayt, and the recitation of the Quran."
He also said: "The child does not inherit anything better from his father than good manners."
Imam Ali b. Abi Talib said: "Train your ...
There is No Prohibition on Shaving The Beard
I have concluded that there is no prohibition, since the basis of prohibition is the hadith which states: "Clip the mustache and spare the beard, and do not appear as the Jews." If then, the ruling is predicted on a consideration of appearance for the purpose of differentiating between Muslims and Jews, then this is specific to the situation where the Muslims are a minority and others a majority ...
Poland is open for migration. And last year for instance we issued 1,267,000 visas for Ukrainians. Half of these visas were work permit... We are also open for migration not only from Ukraine but also from Belarus and other countries. We do not want to participate in the mandatory process of relocation of migrants coming from the Middle East and Africa. We do not want to implement the decision of the European Union taken in September of 2015," ...
An obligatory prerequisite in selecting a couple is that the couple is of your choice and is as much as possibile similar to you. This matter is undelined in Quranic Verses and traditions, both. “Being matched “ is an issue discussed in the book “ The structure of Family in Islam” by professor Hossein Ansarian.
Being Matched
Now that we have introduced the necessity of religion and piety, it should be noted that one of the most ...
Truth Refutes Distortions
Is prophetic influence not negated, or its power undermined, whenever the house is torn from within?
This issue can leave adverse erects in the eyes of the public against those who call to God, even for a prophet, guardian, or believer. One may emphasize the negative aspect, namely, as follows:
This man cannot be truly serious about his call; his undertaking could be for ulterior motives - probably for recognition, ...
Our young generation of today has both good qualities and some deficiencies in them. This generation has a series of understandings and emotions that the previous generations did not possess and therefore, we must always give them the benefit of the doubt.
At the same time, they also have some corrupt thoughts and negative ethical traits which must be removed from their character. It is not possible to remove these traits from them ...
