In accordance with the most reliable narrations, Imam Sajjad(s) was born on Thursday of the significant month of Sha’aban, in the thirty eighth year of Hijraee, two years prior to the martyrdom of Imam Ali(s), in the city of Medina, from a generous father named Hossein(s) and a benevolent mother named Salafeh who was from a noble and deep-rooted household, who was called by Imam Ali(s) as Maryam.
Because of this noble birth and such ...
The first celebrative Islamic occasion of the glorious month of Shabaan is the birth-anniversary of our 3rd Infallible Imam and the 3rd descendant of the Holy Prophet S.A.W. The second star of Hazrat Ali A.S and Janabe Fatema Zehra S.A enlightened Madina-e-Munawwara a year after the birth of Hazrat Hasan A.S. Imam Husain A.S the Imam through 9 more descendants of his holy grandfather was about to be followed , was born already after 6 months of ...
Explorers of Spiritual Territory
That, to my mind, is the supreme significance of martyrdom. All human history shows that the human spirit strives in many directions, deriving strength and sustenance from many sources. Our bodies, our physical powers, have developed or evolved from earlier forms, after many struggles and defeats. Our intellect has had its martyrs, and our great explorers have often gone forth with the martyrs' spirit. All ...
Our responsibilities during the major occultation (Ghaibat) of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) have been dealt with in great detail in the book, 'Mikyalul Makarem Fi Favaidid Dua lil Qaem' (a.t.f.s.) by Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Musawi Isfahani (r.a.). He has highlighted the responsibilities in the second volume of the book.
Just by looking at the responsibilities outlined in the book it should be clear to the reader that fulfilling these duties is ...
By: Dr. Sayyid Muhammad Baqir HujjatiTranslated by: Sayyid 'Ali ShahbazInna 'Aliyyan ma'a al-Qur'an wa al-Qur'an ma'a 'Ali, lan-Yatafarraqa hatta yarida 'alayya al-hawz (Indeed, 'Ali is with the Qur'an and the Qur'an is with 'Ali, the two will never separate even when they return to me at the poll [of kawthar in paradise]) - Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).(1)The above hadith found in several authoritative works of almost all denominations of ...
One day one of the flatterer and glib tongued person said to Al-Mutawakkil, the cruel Abbasid Caliph, "Why do you command your court offices to honor Imam Ali Naqi (as), and when he arrives they must raise the curtains and open the doors for him. This itself is against your conduct. Let Imam Ali Naqi (as) come and go like the rest of the people so that he looses his worth in the eyes of people."
Al-Mutawakkil agreed to his demand and ordered ...
1. During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you.
2. He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.
3. Avarice is disgrace; cowardice is a defect; poverty often disables an intelligent ...
In 40 H after the Battle of Nahrawan the remnants of Khawarij had a conclave in Makkah and discussing about the loss of lives in their ranks, they put the blame of these killings on `Ali (a.s), Mu`awiyah and `Amr Ibn al-`As. To avenge all those killings, they wanted to do away with all the three. The blood of the Khawarij was already seeking revenge. They unanimously agreed that Bakr ibn `Abdullah al-Sarimi would kill Mu`awiyah, `Amr ibn ...
To prepare the people for fighting with the people of Syria (ash-Sham)(1) Amir al-mu\'minin said:Woe to you. I am tired of rebuking you. Do you accept this worldly life in place of the next life? Or disgrace in place of dignity? When I invite you to fight your enemy your eyes revolve as though you are in the clutches of death, and in the senselessness of last moments. My pleadings are not understood by you and you remain stunned. It is as though ...
Director of Non-Iranian Pilgrims' Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi reported about holding martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sadeq (A.S.) for non-Iranian pilgrims in the Razavi holy shrine.
According to news from Astan Quds Razavi website, Hujjat al-Islam Ali Baqeri also asserted, " Office of Non-Iranian Pilgrims' Affairs has planned special programs including lecture, stating religious injunctions, panegyrizing, reciting prayers, insight circle, etc. ...
The twenty-ninth sin, that is classified as a Greater Sin is 'Helping the oppressors'. Fazl Ibne Shazaan has narrated from Imam Reza (a.s.) that he said concerning the Greater Sins: "And helping the oppressors and bending (leaning) towards them."
In the narration of Amash from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) the following is mentioned, "Not helping the oppressed people is a Greater Sin." In other words helping the oppressors is also a Greater Sin.
Imam Musa ...
1 - Maxims by Imam Hassan peace be upon him when asked what piety is , ImamHassan , peace be upon him replied : " yearning for virtue and no longing forthis world . "
2 - When asked what manliness is . Imam answered : " protection of religion ,self-respect , lenience , benevolence , discharging one's duties , andshowing amity towards people .
3 - When asked what generosity is , Imam said : donation before requestand feeding poeple ...
Among the most prominent qualities of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin was his turning in repentance to Allah and his devotion to Him. This appeared in the Ima`m's whispered prayers, supplications, and words which showed his strong dedication to Allah, the Creator of the world and Giver of life. The Ima`m dedicated himself to Allah and entrusted all his affairs and tasks to Him, the Exalted. When he faced a certain matter, he rushed to Allah, for he ...
Hazrat Imam Zainul Abedin (a.s.)’s Supplication on Excellence in Moral and Good Conduct
(Part One) O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, cause my faith to reach the most perfect faith, make my certainty the most excellent certainty, and take my intention to the best of intentions and my conduct to the best of actions! O Allah, complete my intention through Your gentleness, rectify my certainty through what is with You, and reform what is ...
Throwing light on the character and sacrifices of Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS), the speakers said that it is the day that is celebrated every year as the Day of the Virtuous Youth, for it was on this day on the 11th of the month of Sha'ban that God had granted the Martyr of Karbala, Imam Husain (AS), with a meritorious son, who bore a striking resemblance to his grandfather, Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) in both appearance and, as he grew up, in excellence ...
BILLIONS OF SALUTES TO ALI REZA (A.S.)THE GREAT IMAM ALI REZA (A.S.)TO 14 MASUMEEN BILLIONS SALUTESTILL DAY OF JUDGMENT BILLIONS SALUTES
BIRTH OF GREAT IMAM ALI REZA (A.S.)Imam Reza was Allah’s light - He came to world to make it brightSoon after birth he bowed his head - Praised Allah by bowing headHe sat up and looked at the skies - Saluted him angels of skiesFrom his face shone the divine light - Rose high to skies made skies brightThe ...
Imam `Ali (a.s) IntervenesImam `Ali (a.s) was once passing by date sellers when he saw a slave-girl crying. He asked the reason, and she said, “My master sent me with one dirham to buy dates. I bought the dates from this man and took them home. But my master did not like them. I have returned them but this man refuses to take them back.” Addressing the date seller, Imam `Ali said, “O servant of Allah! This is a slave-girl having no ...
Issue of Fadak and Hadrat Fatima (A.S.)
Fatima?the only surviving child of the Prophet, his most beloved? claimed inheritance of the property which could be apportioned to her in the lands of Medina and in Khaibar, as also Fadak, which having been acquired without the use of force, the Prophet had given her for her maintenance, in accordance with the commands of Allah. [56] Yet, Fadak became an arena for political games when Abu Bakr refused ...
My upbringing did not really include anything about God. I was christened, although I am not sure why, I would guess that this happened as it was the 'done thing' in my family. In addition I have vague memories of going to Sunday school, and of course the religious education later at school, which could be re-named 'Christian education' as no other religions ever got a look in. Without any firm religious values, I lived my life according to my ...
