Imam Ali bin Husayn Zayn ul A'abideen (A.S.),
Peace be on you, O depositories of Allah's knowledge! Peace be on you,O commentators of "Wahi" (revealed words of Allah)! Peace be on you,O rightly guided Guides unto the true way of life!Peace be on you, O symbols of devotion to duty! Peace be on you,O descendants of the Messenger of Allah!I am aware of your true rights; look attentively at your refined disposition, full of ...
The Eleventh Holy ImamName: HasanTitle: Al-AskariKunyat: Abu MuhammadBorn: at Medina on Monday, 8th Rabi-ul-Aakhir 232 A.H.Father's name: Imam Ali un-Naqi al-Hadi(A.S.)Mother's Name: SaleelMartyred: at the age of 28 years at Samarra (Iraq), on Friday, 8th Rabi-ul-Awwal 260 A.H.poisoned by Mo'tamad, the Abbasid caliph.Buried: at Samarra(Iraq).Imam Hassan al-Askari was born in Madina,on 8th day of the month of Rabi' Thani, in the year 232 ...
By: Baqir Shareef al-QurashiIt may be very useful or necessary to study the age of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) and shed lights on the political, social, religious, cultural, and other sides of that age. Studying an age is one of the methodical researches that is too necessary in the modern studies because it uncovers important sides of the external influences on man and shows his intellectual and all psychological tendencies that arise from his age and ...
One of the heated debates amongst people discussing the concept of Imamate was:"Can a person not having reached the age of puberty be chosen as anImam?"This topic became more popular during the year 203 A.H, when Imam Jawad (PBUH) was chosen and appointed the Imam by Allah.
In discussing theImamateof Imam Jawad (PBUH), historical sources illustrate thatImam Reza (PBUH) chose his son, Imam Jawad (PBUH), by the order of Allah to be his successor. ...
Knowledge is the basis of every sublime state and the culmination of every high station. That is why the Holy Prophet said, 'It is the duty of every Muslim, man and woman, to seek knowledge,' that is, the knowledge of precaution (taqwa) and certainty. Imam 'Ali [a] said, “Seek knowledge, though it be in China,” meaning the knowledge of gnosis of the self, in it is contained knowledge of the Lord.The Holy Prophet said, 'Whoever knows his own ...
The Rank of Imam Ali (A.S.) as Indicated in the Sayings of The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) It was not only at Ghadir Khumm that the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, proclaimed 'Ali, peace be upon him, to be the leader of the Muslims and his successor, officially and in the presence of the people. In the third year of his mission, when he was commanded to proclaim his prophethood openly, he appointed 'Ali, peace be ...
Supplications that have been quoted from His Eminence, Imam Husain (‘a) are full of lessons of training with the aim to make firm the foundation of faith and belief in Allah, strength, fear and humility for Allah in the depths of the souls of the people so that they may be restrained from crossing the limits and are prevented from injustice and oppression. And the Ahle Bayt (‘a) used to emphasize on this aspect most…and such ...
Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) grew up in a family different from all families in its noble conducts, high morals, and lofty virtues. Their young revered the old and the old respected the young. Historians mentioned wonderful pictures from the high conducts of the members of this great family. They said that Imam al-Husayn (a.s.) did never talk before his brother Imam al-Hasan (a.s.) as a kind of reverence. They said that Imam Zaynul Aabidin (a.s.) did not ...
Self-Purification Makes Ahl al-Bayt Allah’s Favorites Ahl al-Bayt’s being purified from uncleanness and being endowed with good qualities is the reason for their being Allah’s favorites. In the Holy Quran, Allah has praised them with their best quality, which is a thorough purification and their access to the hidden truth: None shall touch it save the purified ones. (56:79) Due to their knowing of the hidden truth, Ahl al-Bayt are aware of ...
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Being related to pious people, particularly the Prophet and his Progeny (PBUT) has always been appreciated by everyone. Nonetheless, being related to the Prophet and his family (PBUT) is only valuable when the holder of such status can benefit from it; otherwise, it is worthless. This is similar to the knowledge that is not under practice by the owner and does not guarantee any ...
During the period of the martyrdom of Muslim bin Aqeel (A.S), the other significant events, which occurred, are the martyrdom of Meesam-e-Tammar and Rushayd al Hajari. Besides it is appropriate that we quote here the martyrdom of Hujr bin Adi and Amr bin Humaq.Meesam was one of the distinct and favorite companions of the Commander of the faithful Imam Ali (A.S), rather he, Amr bin Humaq, Muhammad bin Abu Bakr and Oways Qarani were among his ...
1- The people who consult for their affairs will surely be guided to the right.2- Meanness is to avoid thanking the grace.3- Imam al-Hasan(A.S.) said to one of his sons: O son, do not befriend anyone before you know his means and sources. When you try him and please to associate with him, you should then befriend him on bases of pardoning his faults and consoling him in misfortunes.4- Do not fight the dim and like the fighting of the triumphant ...
Muhammad al-Mustafa, the last Prophet of God, was born in Mecca, Arabia, on 17th Rabī‘ al-Awwal, 1st Year of ‘Ãmul Fil (570 AD).
Prophet Muhammad (God’s blessings and peace be upon him) was born in the family of Banu Hãshim, of the tribe of Quraysh, who were the most honoured of the Arab families. Banu Hãshim were descendants of Ismael, the son of Prophet Abraham.
The Prophet’s grandfather, ‘Abdul Muttalib, was the chief of ...
Islam today is at the crossroads, its image in the contemporary world is not positive. Muslims rightfully struggle for self-determination, justice and democracy in their own land is being devastating onslaughts by the monarchal and dictatorial rulers with the help of villainy interests gag them.
In an era of globalization, there is an urgent need to send the message of harmony across different faiths. As for Islam, it is the ...
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said, "The most superior deed before Allah is to satiate the thirst of the thirsty, even if it be an animal." (Darrusslam, vol. 3, pg. 162) The relation between water and life is extremely close and one that cannot be denied on any account. Water is not only the source of life in this universe, but is also fundamental to the continuation and survival of our existence. It enjoys the status of being no less than the ...
Ahl al-Bayt’s being purified from uncleanness and endowed with good qualities is the reason for their being Allah’s favorites. In the Holy Qur’¡n, Allah has praised them with the best quality which is a thorough purification and their access to the hidden truth:
None shall touch it save the purified ones. (56:79)
Due to their knowing the hidden truth, Ahl al-Bayt are aware of the whole universe and active in relation to Divine decrees ...
Mu'tamid, the Abbasid Caliph is just like his forefathers he too was an open enemy of the Ahlul Bayt (as). He declared that Imam Hassan Askari (as) should be imprisoned and that no mercy should be shown to Him. And hence Mu'tamid, the Abbasid Caliph went to Salih bin Wasif and told him to treat Imam Hassan Askari (as) harshly. Salih bin Wasif sent for two of the evilest men he could find to take charge of the Imam, but the men changed into men ...
from me and I am from Husayn."
Chroniclers and historians have individually remarked that Imam Husayn
was the manifestation of the best examples of noble manners and conduct,
as well as his vast knowledge, which he inherited from the Messenger of
Allah salla-llahu-alayhi-wa-aalih. His actions spoke before his words.
Imam Husayn alayhis-salam was humbly gracious and generous to the
poor and those in need. He used to support what is right ...
The Knowledge of the BookAbu Said al-Khudri: I asked the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) about the noble Ayah, "And such as have knowledge of the Book" (13:43). His Holiness (S.A.W.) replied: It implies my brother Ali ibn Abi Talib.Imam al-Baqir (A.S.): What is the concept of the noble Ayah "Say: Enough for a witness between me and you is Allah, and who has knowledge of the book" (13:43) is us [the Ahl al-Bayt]. Ali (A.S.), next to the Holy Prophet ...
O Allah, I beseech Thee, and turn towards Thee, Through Thy Prophet, the Prophet of Mercy, Muhammad, may Allah Bless him and his Progeny, and grant them peace.O Abul-Qasim, O Rasool’ullahO guide of mercy, O intercessor of the community, O our chief, O our master, We turn towards thee,Seek thy intercession and advocacy before Allah, We put before thee our open need,O intimate of Allah, Stand by us when Allah sits in judgement over us.O ...
