Hijab in Islam is an obligatory and essential ruling, and it is natural for women who believe in God and adhere to His religion to not neglect this command. The necessity of hijab and its wisdom are evident in the
You may have wondered how the funeral ceremonies of prominent figures in early Islam were conducted. Were they similar to the traditions and customs we observe today, or did they differ? Leor Halevi, in his book on this subject, writes:[1]
The words, like an arrow, penetrated deep into my soul. They opened a wound that I do not believe will heal easily. I struggled with my tears and tried to prevent them from flowing, but I could not. My tears
The position and status of Lady Fatimah Zahra (peace be upon her) before God and His Messenger (peace be upon him and his family) is an evident matter according to narrations. There are numerous hadiths that describe her personality, status,
The people were all aware of her special status with the Prophet, having often heard from the Messenger of God (peace be upon him and his family) that he would say: “Fatimah is a part of me; whoever hurts her,
It seems like just yesterday that the father privately called her to his deathbed and whispered into her ear. Words that prepared her for the ingratitude and turmoil that lay ahead. Words that hinted at her soon joining her father,
After the usurpation of Ali’s (peace be upon him) caliphate and the attack on the house of Fatima (peace be upon her), which led to her injury, when her condition worsened, a few women from Medina came to visit her
Oppression and being a victim of oppression by a person or a group of oppressors is a topic that dates back to the origins of man. As evident in the story of the children of Adam, when Abel said to
Abou Dharr came out of the house and announced to the people that the funeral of Fatimah (PBUH) was postponed, and asked the people to leave. The crowd dispersed gradually. Everyone had to wait till the next day to attend the funeral
Examining the history of Islam gives us a clear vision of the position of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH) with regards to the political situations after the demise of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP). Among the reactions of the daughter of the Messenger of
The entire period of the short life of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) after the demise of her father (PBUH&HP) was spent in confronting the ruling government and opposing their hostile actions. During this period, Lady Fatimah (PBUH) used every means she had for this purpose. Whenever possible, she expressed
Have we ever thought what our criterion for evaluating humanity is? To what extent do we adhere to that criterion? The existence of plants depends on two things: their power of absorption and their power of repulsion. These two powers manifest themselves in
“Now, keep the Caliphate like a tamed and saddled camel! But with no doubt the Day of Judgment will come. And be aware that the most just ruler is Allah, and the best petitioner for justice is Muhammad, and the
In the moments when the body of the Prophet (peace be upon him) was being buried, his recommendation regarding the leadership of Ali (peace be upon him), which outlined the political direction of the Islamic community, was practically being buried
Islam is distinguished from other religions by several unique features. Among these, Islam gains a special characteristic through the person of a singular lady like Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her); a lady whom the Quran has dedicated the Surah
Each year the Imamiyyah Shiites commemorate two historic-religious events: the tragedy of Ashura, martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), and the tragic martyrdom of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH). Perhaps those not familiar with Shiite beliefs may question the purpose of commemorating the tragic
Some might wonder whether Lady Fatimah (peace be upon her) was subjected to oppression and injustice after the passing of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The answer to this question becomes evident upon consulting the authoritative
Peace be upon you, O Fatimah al-Zahra,Peace be upon you, O Mistress of the Women of the Worlds, from the first to the last.Peace be upon you, O Truthful Martyr. The highest rank of human perfection is the state of
One of the factors that contributes to human happiness and supports wise decision-making is the simplicity of life and distancing oneself from the enslaving bonds of materialism. Many tools and possessions, while seemingly enhancing life, ultimately preoccupy the mind with
An old man, wearing tattered and worn-out clothes, entered the mosque. He was so frail and weak that he could barely stand. The Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), who had just completed the Asr prayer, greeted
