Second son of Fatima (SA) and Ali (AS) Hussain (AS) was born on 3rd Shabaan, 4th year of Hijri (10.1.626 AD) When he was born the Holy Prophet was given the news of the birth of his 2nd grandson. He arrived at the house of his daughter, took the little baby in his arms, said the Azan and Iqamah in his ears. People around the Prophet saw tears in his eyes. Fatimah asked what was the reason for this, he told her that this boy of hers will achieve ...
“Say: I do not ask you any reward for this (conveying of the message) except the affection for (my) relatives”. (42:23)Imam al-Hadi (as) reported from his fathers that: “Ameer al-Mumineen Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) has said that he (as) once heard the Messenger of Allah (saww) saying: ‘When people shall be resurrected on the day of Judgement, a caller will call me: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Allah has permitted you to reward your lovers and ...
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - The Daughter of Imam Ali (as) and Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.) and the Greatest Messenger of the Husaini Revolution, Hadrat Zainab bint Ali (A.S.) who universalized the message of Hussaini Revolution and laid the foundation of Mourning of Imam Husain(A.S.) was dead on 15th Rajab 62 A.H. in Damascus(Syria) by the ruling Umayyad caliph.Hadrat Zainab bint Ali(A.S.):The Greatest Messenger of the Hussaini ...
Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (A.S.), the chief of Ja‘fari School of thought (Shi‘ism) was born on Rabi‘ al-Awwal 17, 83/April 20, 702 in Madinah.His father was Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S.) and his mother was Umm Farvah, daughter of Qasim b. Muhammad b. Abi Bakr. His patronymic was Abu ‘Abd Allah and his nickname was al-Sadiq.Up to the age of 12, Imam al-Sadiq (A.S.) was contemporary to his noble grandfather Imam ...
Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al-Jawaad (as) was only six years when his father Imam Reza (A.S.) was martyred and He (as) assumed the role of Imamat (Divine Leadership). Many Shia’hs were confused. Some thought that a six-year-old child could not become an Imam and the Imamat should be entrusted to an older man. ‘Ali ibn Asbaat has narrated that:
Once Abu Ja’ffar (reference to Imam al-Jawad) came to me, so I stared at him so as to be ...
The vicious caliph was scared of the Holy Imam's (A.S.) increasing publicity and popularity. There was a rapid spread of Shi'ism, a growth in the attachment of the populace to the Holy Imam (A.S.). Ma'mun sought to find a remedy for this difficulty and decided to martyr the Holy Imam (A.S.).
In 203 A.H./ 818 A.D., Mamun set out for Baghdad and asked Imam Reza (A.S.) to accompany him. At Sarakhs, he assassinated Fazl ibn Sahl, the famous ...
The first step of religion is to accept, understand and realize Him as the Lord, the perfection of understanding lies in conviction and confirmation, and the true way of conviction is to sincerely believe that there is no God but He. The correct form of belief in His Unity is to realize that He is absolutely pure and above nature that nothing can be added to or subtracted from His being. Sermon.1 para 3. page 1.
"You know the prophet Moses was ...
Rain was withheld from the people, so some of those who harbored malice against the Imam Reza, peace be on him, ascribed that to his assuming the position of heir apparent. They began announcing and spreading that among the popular circles in order to defame the personality of the Ima`m, peace be on him. Al-Ma'mu`n heard of that and became displeased with it. Then he told the Ima`m about that, asked him to supplicate Allah for sending down rain ...
Whenever mention is made of Muslim ibn Aqeel (a), one is immediately reminded of loyalty, courage and sacrifice. Integrity, valour and steadfastness still shine upon the pages of time with pride at the achievements of this great personality. Indeed, he stands as an eternal symbol of fortitude, faith and virtue for millions across the world. Meanwhile, when mention is made of Kufan society one thinks of treachery, deceit and cowardice. Worldly ...
Three years passed and the Islamic mission was still secret. After that, Allah ordered the Prophet (a.s.) to publicize it by revealing to him this verse, (And warn your nearest kin).[1] The Prophet (a.s.) received the order of his Lord and was determined to open his mission. He ordered his cousin Ali (a.s.) to invite the Hashemites, the children of Abdul Muttalib, the children of Nawfal, and other children of Abd Manaf, and asked him to serve a ...
'Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions
Third Sermon
Martyr Murtada Mutahhari
Translated from the Persian by 'Ali Quli Qara'i
Vol XIII No. 4 (Winter 1996)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
All Praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and the Maker of all creation, and may Peace and benedictions be upon His servant and messenger, His beloved and elect, our master, our prophet, and our sire, Abu ...
He was not a Prophet, but to him goes the credit for guarding and grooming for the benefit of humanity (in those days of life-and-death persecution) the Almighty's Last Messenger to mankind whose universal message continues to win more and more adherents worldwide every passing day.He was neither an Imam, but to him the faithful will forever remain indebted for raising up for their salvation the Commander of the Faithful (Amir al-Momineen), the ...
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) replied, "Lying. When a believer speaks a lie, he becomes prone to commit every other sin; and when this happens, he commits kufr (disbelief) which then makes him enter Hell." (Mustadrakul Wasael)
Lying causes forgetfulness
26. Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) is reported to have said,
"One of the divine punishments for too much lying is that Allah makes the liar afflicted with forgetfulness." (Wasaelush Shia)
Thus ...
Visiting the holy Shrines, an act of "nearness to Allah" Miraculous Healing by Imam Reza(A.S.) Imam Reza's Miracle in AustriaThe Blind CuredThe Barren Woman's Wishes FulfilledMiraculous Healing account of a mute person Marvelous Healing account of a disabled person Miracolous Healing account of Sayyid MohammdA boy from Bukhara Regains his Eyesight Wonderful Healing account of a young ChristianA Gorgani woman recovers her Health An old ...
Sunni Traditions in praise of Syeda Fatima Zahra (A.S.)
• The Prophet (s) said, "The most beloved of my family to me isFatima."Al-Jami' al-Sagheer, v. 1, #203, p. 37; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 191; Yanabi' Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 479; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 93. • The Prophet (s) said, “Fatima is more beloved to me than you, oh Ali, and you are dearer to me than her.”Majma' Al-Zawa’id, v. 9, p. 202; Al-Jami' ...
At that moment, Angel Jibrael appeared in the sky and said:
"O Husayn! Allah is very pleased with your bravery. Husayn! The time has come to put your sword down. Enough, Husayn, enough. Come to us, Husayn, we are waiting for you."
Husayn heard Allah's command. He put his sword down.
The enemies saw Husayn put his sword down. They attacked our Imam from all sides.
Arrows were shot at Husayn. Husayn was attacked with swords.
People who ...
The Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.) stated: Everyone who wants the world and the hereafter should perform hajj rituals.Someone asked Imam Baqir (A.S.): "Why Hajj has been named "The Hajj of God's House?" "Imam said: It means that the pilgrim has reached salvation.Imam Ali ibn Hussain Zainul Abedin (A.S.) says: Perform Hajj and Umrah rituals in order to be safe and sound, to make it better living for your family and make a better life.Imam Ali ibn ...
After propounding the Qur'an and traditional arguments there remains no doubt amongst the Muslims, irrespective of his religion either Sunni, Shiite, Wahabi or non-Wahabi, regarding the belief in imam al-Mahdi (a.s.) and it is proved beyond doubt that it is a genuine Islamic belief, but since the Wahabi sect is having a very narrow-minded belief about some of the concepts of Islam hence from its very inception, it has been a butt of rebuke from ...
Imam Hussein (as) is our 3rd Imam. He was well known for his kindness, charity and love for the poor.
One day when Imam Hussein (as) was riding through the streets of Madina, he came across some beggars who had gathered together to eat the food that they had begged for during the day. The beggars saw Imam Hussein (as) and invited him to join them.
Imam Hussein (as) was not allowed to take anything given in charity (Sadaqah) as he was from the ...
Speaker of Ahlul Bayt"s (A.S.) Virtues Fatimah was the daughter of the seventh Imam, Musa Al-Kazim (A.S.). She was born on the 1st of Dhilqa"da, 173 A.H.. Prior to her birth, Imam Sadiq (a.s.) spoke of her status:"Mecca is God"s sanctuary, Medina is Prophet Muhammad"s (S.A.W.), Kufa is Imam Ali"s (A.S.), and Qom will be the sanctuary for one of my descendents; her name shall be Fatimah. Whosoever visits her sanctuary will be rewarded a ...
