“He’s a child! He forgets quickly.”“We’ll distract him.”“I just said that to calm him down; we’ll think of something later.”“Is it wrong to lie to a child?” These are sentences exchanged between some fathers and mothers, especially when their child
Islam has consistently called on people to engage in work and effort, encouraging them to be positive and impactful in life, to be energetic, and to contribute to the well-being of others while also benefiting themselves. Islam disapproves of a
One of the best ways that the Quran offers for purifying the heart is avoiding heedlessness. For example, the Quran describes the world as a game: “The life of this world is nothing but play and diversion” [1]. From combining
How can I live a purposeful life? How can I make the best use of this limited world? What activities should I include in my time management plan? Many of us regret not having a clear plan or routine in
Brihah was a prominent Christian leader who had led them for seventy years. He was well-versed in everything related to Christ (peace be upon him), including the verses, attributes, evidence, and signs associated with him. Brihah was so famous for
Ali ibn Yaqtin, outwardly one of the close companions and favorites of Harun al-Rashid, was inwardly a Shi’a and a lover of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). He continuously maintained secret correspondence with Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon
Throughout our life, we may have seen people, who seek the faults (1) of others and create the grounds for pessimisms, hurtfulness, separation and even violence among others. So many relationships of friends and families are destroyed simply because of such bad habit.
“You must have noticed the statistics on social and global issues by now. Violence, separations, murders, suicides, family problems, discrimination, wars, and dozens of other problems and dilemmas that humanity has been trying to find solutions for. But where do
The knowledge of the Imams (peace be upon them) is a treasure that constantly illuminates. This knowledge, for them, is like a radiant sun, unaffected by conditions, and it manifests in various situations and stages. Therefore, the Imam, even in
Narrated by Safwan ibn Yahya from Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon him):He said: “Since the time of Adam (peace be upon him) until now, Allah has never left the earth devoid of a proof (Hujjah). He guides the people to
Sometimes realities are greater than what we have imagined. So many times knowledge beyond those realities can open new doors on us. Wisdom is one of these matters. We are all aware with the definition of wisdom and we find
In the city of Medina, there lived an unknown and lowly man who harbored a deep animosity and long-standing grudge against Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). The ruling government and its agents encouraged and supported his actions, urging
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) was known during his time as “As-Sabir” (the patient) and “Al-Amin” (the trustworthy). He was recognized as a righteous servant and was widely known as Al-Kadhim. He always treated all Muslims with kindness
Sufyan ibn Nazar says: One day, we were with Mamun when he said, “Do you know from whom I learned Shi’ism?” Everyone replied, “No, by God, we do not know.” Mamun said, “I learned it from my father, Harun al-Rashid.”
Sufyan ibn Mehran Jamal was, although a close associate of the Caliph’s regime and had a long history with the caliphate, especially with Harun al-Rashid, still a follower and Shi’a of the Ahl al-Bayt. Sufyan says: One day I came
Imam Kazim (peace be upon him) was the seventh Imam from the pure lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and was born on the 7th of Safar, 128 AH, in a place called Abwa, located between Mecca
Today’s life is full of upheavals and both small and large events. Few people are experts in every area of life and have comprehensive knowledge. In these circumstances, one of the emphatic recommendations of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon
Patience in the face of the various hardships of life, including the suffering caused by the loss of children and relatives, is highly rewarded in the Hereafter. The Holy Qur’an considers the reward for such patience to be immeasurable and
The Advice of Imam Sadiq (Peace be upon Him) to Titān al-Basri Titān al-Basri, who was 94 years old, would visit Imam Sadiq (Peace be upon Him) in Medina after the Imam began spreading knowledge and virtue. In one of
Maintaining family ties refers to establishing and preserving connections with all relatives, whether in person or through virtual means. It is clear that the closer the relative is, the more important it is to maintain those ties. Thus, connecting with
