After the Death of Prophet (s.w.s), let us first observe the life of his immediate successor, the
first Imam [Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s)] . Though he is an Imam, but he was waiting for his Ummah, his followers. . Hazrat Ali (a.s) is a Leader without followers (Imam-Bi la Ummah). Evidence to this is Nahj-ul-Balagha. These are his own words, his own complaint that he is a
Leader without nation.
The system of Imamat and Ummah ...
Professor Syed Hossein Nasr Vol III No. 1 , 1397
"Extract" The Prophet and prophetic traditions — from Ideals & Realities of Islam written by Professor S. Hossein Nasr, and published by George Allen and Unwin Lh4., 2nd edition London 1975.
The Prophet as the founder of Islam and the messenger of God's revelation to mankind is the interpreter par excellence of the Book of God; and his Hadith and Sunnah, his sayings and actions, are after ...
When Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (A.S.) wanted to offer Ismai'l/Ishmael (A.S.) as a sacrifice, he said to Haajar, Isma'il's mother, Haajar: "Adorn our son, because I want to take him to party of the Beloved (Allah (SWT))."Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) refrained from sacrificing Ismai'l (A.S.) by the order of Allah (SWT). When Ibrahim (A.S.) brought Isma'il back, Haajar fainted and fell onto the floor as she saw his son's neck and the red trace of the ...
His Piousness and Contentment:Imam Hasan had the worldly possessions at his disposal and could have well enjoyed a luxurious life, but he utilized all of it in the betterment of the condition of the poor. He was so courteous and humble that he never hesitated to sit along with the beggars in the lanes and on the thoroughfares of Medina to reply to some of their religious queries. Through his cordial attitude and hospitality he never let the poor ...
According to an American doctor Dr. Nelson, if a teetotaler can father eleven healthy children the alcoholic is at the most capable of having three normal children. Moreover these children may be plagued with fainting, migraine, hot temper, lunacy, mental disability or anemia. Such children are the victims of various mental and physical problems.
The effects of liquor are also mirrored in the character of the drunkard. The alcoholic is usually ...
