Occasional Letters

A Great Hero

The heroism of Abu alfadhl al-Abbas’ (PBUH) has been, and continues to be widely discussed amongst people. One can’t help but wonder how a person who is hit hard with immense sorrow and grief, attack crowds of heavily armed enemies,

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Brothers of Oath

In the afternoon of Tasu’a (the day before Ashura) Shimr sent a protection letter to Abbas ibn Ali (PBUH) and his three brothers due to their familial and blood relations.  He was faced with a stern rejection from Abbas (PBUH).

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Turn to Your Lover

Abbas carried the straps of the waterskin around his neck. He held it close and protected it with the shield in his left hand, as one would protect an infant.  He swung his sword with his right hand as he

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The Example of Sacrifice

The highest level of generosity and bounty is sacrifice. It was one of the slogans of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP). The importance of sacrifice is to the extent that Allah (SWT) describes the believers in the Holy Quran by

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The Exam of Loyalty

Sometimes, a one or two, or a few day life of a person, which its description might fit in few pages writing, is glorious to an extent that can prove the worthiness of a person better than dozens of books.

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As I Am Alive …

The caravan was heading for Shaam (Damascus). The long journey from Karbala was over.  When the seized properties from the martyrs of Karbala were shown to Yazid, there was a banner among them which surprised the observers, as it was

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The Gem of Politeness

One of the most valued Islamic characteristics is observation of politeness. Courteousness in front of elders, religion principals and in life in general form the foundation of any spiritual intellect. The Commander of the faithful (PBUH) advised his son, Imam

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A Deep Affection

One of the important elements of life is water; all the creatures need water in order to continue their life. The Almighty Allah (SWT) has said in the Holy Quran, ”We have made of water everything living” (1). This verse

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Making Decisions

Making choices, whether with desire or lack of desire, are one of our common everyday activities. Our choices depending upon their importance are categorized accordingly. They each play different roles in our lives- roles which affect our entire lives, and

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The Best Worship

The key to success for every distinguished human being is worshiping and obeying Allah (SWT), since the purpose of creation of mankind is nothing but worship. However, worship has a broad meaning and is not restricted to praying or fasting.

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