Imam Ali (AS) advised his son to revive the heart through God’s remembrance. Islam emphasizes spiritual hygiene just like physical health. The Quran, wise companionship, reflection, and good deeds heal and purify the heart. Balancing body and soul care leads to a more meaningful, healthy, and guided life.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam have common roots; Everyone has a divine book that plays a central role in their religion from a historical and ideological point of view; They also have key figures who played a role as founders, reformers,
**The beauty of companionship lies in loyalty, kindness, and respect.** Imam Ali (peace be upon him) demonstrated this by walking extra with a non-Muslim companion even after they parted ways. When asked why, he said, “This is the perfection of companionship taught by our Prophet.” His noble character led the man to embrace Islam.
It was Friday and people were awaiting him to recite a sermon. He reviewed the memory of that day [years ago] in his mind. What a great day it was! Amongst of hundred twenty thousand people, the beloved of Allah
Historic sources clearly show that the many people who in practice denied the immediate succession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) by Ali Ibn Abitalib were in fact present in the event of Ghadir. Only a few years following the event of
A group of Muslims believe that the great Prophet (PBUH&HP) had never selected a successor for himself and left the topic of Caliphate for people to decide. The possibility of the Prophet (PBUH&HP) not feeling responsible about the successor after
The Great Prophet (PBUH&HP) left this world in the situation where the Islamic society was in one of its worst situation; from one side it was threatened by the Roman and Persian empires (in which Prophet’s emphasis on preparing Usama’s
A tradition referenced in Sahih Muslim1 which was narrated by “Tariq Ibn Shihab”: A group of Jews told the second caliph that: If the Jewish community had been revealed a verse like “This day have I perfected your religion for
The historians have narrated that: When the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP) presented his religion to the Arab tribes, some of them said,” If we agree with you on what you say and pay allegiance to you, and if God offers
The second caliph was in his death bed, and he had not appointed a successor for himself. People around him were concerned and eager for the caliph to appoint a leader for the Muslim nation during his final hours, and
Prophet’s clarity in speech had left no place for doubt. He had even commanded those present to convey his message to those absent. But about two and half months later, it only seemed like an area named “Ghadir” was non-existent.
For anything to come into existence, it requires a cause to create it (1). For example, for a building to be built, it depends on causes such as engineers, architects, workers, etc. However, for anything to continue its existence, it
The members of the Islamic society think of the religion as the most primary principle in their life, and believe that if there is no religion, the life will be worthless. They believe that the only mean to glory and
“I have not found one person from amongst the deceased to be as lenient and powerful in presenting logical facts as you are.” (Quote taken from a correspondence from Sheikh Salim directed to Allamah Sharaf al-Din) Allamah Sayyid Abd al-Hussain
The city of Mecca is empty while the desert outside the city gets filled by people. Suddenly a message comes from Allah (SWT) to the Prophet and reveals the following verse which has a decisive order to him: “O Messenger!
The text argues that reason and divine wisdom require the appointment of a successor after the Prophet Muhammad. According to Shi’a belief, Imamate is a divinely designated position whose holder must possess infallibility and complete religious knowledge. It presents the Event of Ghadir Khumm as the occasion when Prophet Muhammad publicly introduced Imam Ali as his successor.
The concept of Wilayah, with all its roots and meanings, is common in all communities. In other words, it is common in all communities that a person has a certain right on another, along with a responsibility based on the
According to Islamic and Judeo-Christian historical reference books, all Prophets from the first-Prophet Adam (PBUH) – to the last -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) – had successors. For example, Prophet Adam’s (PBUH) successor was called “Hebtallah” in Arabic, or “Seth” in Hebrew.
Imam Ali (peace be upon him) encountered a blind, elderly Christian man begging in the streets. Upon learning he had once worked hard but was now abandoned, Imam Ali rebuked the community, saying they benefited from him once but neglected him now. He ordered a stipend for him from the public treasury.
Imam Ali (PBUH) lived a life of humility, simplicity, and service. He worked daily, helped at home, and lived modestly despite his leadership. He avoided using public funds for personal comfort and prioritized caring for the poor. His actions reflect unmatched virtue, inspiring all with his devotion, humility, and justice.
