The alchemists believed that there is a material called elixir which can transform one material into another. They looked for it for centuries, but could never find it. The Persian poets affirmed that the true elixir is love, and love
Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali (PBUH), says, “As I was sitting on the ground, I fell asleep and saw Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) in my dream. I told him that I have seen so much bitterness and animosity from his followers. The Prophet
Ali (PBUH) is the first Imam of Shiites and the first successor of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). According to the historians, he was a man who possessed all the Islamic and humane virtues, a man who, despite his
Ali (PBUH) is the first Imam of Shiites and the first successor of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). According to the historians, he was a man who possessed all the Islamic and humane virtues, a man who, despite his
Islam pays great attention to keeping promises. The Holy Quran and the Infallibles regard one’s loyalty to promises to be a crucial aspect of faith. Similarly breaking promises is considered as an act of disbelief. This principle is not limited
Islam pays great attention to keeping promises. The Holy Quran and the Infallibles regard one’s loyalty to promises to be a crucial aspect of faith. Similarly breaking promises is considered as an act of disbelief. This principle is not limited
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
The life of Amir al-Mu’menin (PBUH) is so appealing that it brings about feelings of either utmost infatuation or utmost envy in both friend and foe. The Prophet of Allah (PBUH&HP) has said regarding Ali, “Two groups, regarding you, will
Amir al-Muminin (PBUH) began his economic activities from point zero. It was so extreme that he didn’t have enough to eat in the first few years of the Hijrah. But holding steadfastly to the power of faith, thought and effort,
Amir al-Muminin (PBUH) began his economic activities from point zero. It was so extreme that he didn’t have enough to eat in the first few years of the Hijrah. But holding steadfastly to the power of faith, thought and effort,
One of the foundational teachings of all prophets has been to worship Allah (SWT), to the extent that none of their teachings were void of an act of worship. However, people’s perception of worship are not necessarily the same. Some
The words and logic of Imam Ali’s (PBUH) Nahj al-Balaghah, like its main source the Holy Quran, remains fresh and vibrant for the current world despite the passage of various political and moral ideologies. One thing that has been widely
The words and logic of Imam Ali’s (PBUH) Nahj al-Balaghah, like its main source the Holy Quran, remains fresh and vibrant for the current world despite the passage of various political and moral ideologies. One thing that has been widely
One day a group of Jewish scholars went to the second Caliph, Umar ibn Khattab, and said,” O Umar! You are the Caliph after Muhammad. We have a few questions for you. If you can answer them, it reveals that
The person who is familiar with Islamic teachings and the records of Imam Ali (PBUH) knows how he was trained by the Great Prophet (PBUH&HP); and for this person the conduct and the special sensitivity of Imam Ali (PBUH) regarding
“O Allah! Send your blessings to the purified spirit and the holy body that is placed in grave; the one with whom justice and righteousness was also buried; the one who was united with truth by oath, and did not
The old man, tired from a long journey, in hope of visiting Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) had reached the army of the Imam. The hardship of his journey was recognizable on his face. When he asked for visiting Imam, the companions
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
