Ibrahim Adham narrated: “I was traveling in the desert with a caravan when something happened, and I got separated from them. Suddenly, I encountered a child walking alone. I said: ‘Glory be to God! A child walking in a barren
Since the day that Sham (Syria) was captured by the Muslims, it saw rulers such as Khalid ibn al-Walid and Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan. The people of this land had neither had the chance to be in the company of
Every deed one performs has certain characteristics which define the value of that deed. Among these characteristics, there is one which is referred to as “the essence of the deed” due to its utmost importance. This characteristics is usually knows
O Lord! Extend my life for as long as it is spent in obeying You…” (Sahifah Sajjadiah, Supplication 20, Part of Phrase 5) The blessed life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) exhibited spectacular examples of obeying Allah (SWT). He demonstrated a valuable manifestation of the
The Holy Quran repeatedly emphasizes charity to the poor, teaching Muslims that this charity should be for the sake of God. Therefore, one should not make the recipient of the charity feel indebted, as doing so or harming the poor
Perhaps many of us have experienced moments when circumstances become so difficult for some that life appears dark and bleak before their eyes. In such cases, many people’s reaction is a wish for death. But is death inherently a desirable
Mutawakkil bin Harun, a companion of Imam Baqir and Imam Sadiq (peace be upon them), narrates that during a meeting with Yahya bin Zayd (the grandson of Imam Sajjad, peace be upon him) upon returning from the pilgrimage, he informed
“O my dear son! Know that this life of yours passes by as hours go by, and not by anything else. Also, be mindful that you cannot attain one blessing without losing another. Therefore, beware of long desires, for how
The resolute and strong stance of Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin (peace be upon him) against Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (the tenth Umayyad caliph) and the increasing greatness of the Imam (peace be upon him) among the people, especially in the
A relative of Imam Sajad (peace be upon him) came to him and insulted him. However, Imam Sajad (peace be upon him) did not respond and said nothing to him. When the man left, the Imam (peace be upon him)
The Fourth Imam, titled Sayyid al-‘Abideen (the Master of Worshippers), Sayyid al-Muttaqeen (the Master of the Pious), Ameen (the Trustworthy), Sajjad (the One Who Prostrates Often), and more, was granted numerous titles in recognition of his virtues. Among these, Sajjad
Imam Sajjad (PBUH) used to consider people’s “financial hardship” as a catastrophe. Financial hardship is when one sees poverty growing in an Islamic country such that its elimination is extremely difficult. As an example one of the companions of Imam
After 21 years of autocratic rule, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan passed away in the year 86 AH, and his son, Walid, succeeded him. In order to reduce public dissatisfaction, Walid decided to bring moderation to the caliphate’s administration and its
By studying history, we find that the spiritual states of the Imams (peace be upon them) and their deep devotion to worship and humility before God were so sincere that they astonished both their friends and enemies. For instance, in
The infallible Imams (peace be upon them) were always submissive and obedient to the commands and desires of Allah throughout their lives. Although they possessed supernatural powers granted by Allah, they did not use these divine blessings in all matters
All human beings feel joy and satisfaction from the closeness and affection others show them. One of the most beautiful behaviors that bring people closer to us and is highly recommended by the teachings of religious leaders is humility towards
The balance between a person’s inner state and external actions is a topic that helps an individual maintain their positive qualities in the face of both good and bad events. This balance means that a person neither becomes arrogant and
The way of interacting with friends and dealing with enemies is one of the most important areas for assessing an individual’s morality. Just as affection can sometimes lead a person astray from the right path, enmity and hostility (even when
The period of Imam Sajad’s (peace be upon him) leadership coincided with the atrocities committed by the Umayyads and the Marwanid dynasty in the name of Islam. At a time when figures like Yazid claimed themselves as the caliphs following
Imam Sajad (peace be upon him) said: The way to recognize a faithful Muslim is through several qualities: by not speaking vainly, by not engaging in disputes, by patience and perseverance, and by good character. [1] Imam Zayn al-Abidin (peace
