The Quran was revealed in Arabic. How can it be made accessible and beneficial for all people in the world? Among the most important means of human communication are speech and writing. For any message—whether spoken or written—to be
The Importance and Philosophy of Ziyārah (Visitation) One of the recommended devotional acts in Islam is ziyārah, which literally means “visitation.” In religious culture, it refers to being present before the Prophet or the Imams (peace be upon them)
Throughout our lives we receive all kinds of news and information, but not all of it carries the same weight. Some reports are extremely important, others are less so, and some seem insignificant. At times, we are unaware of a
Introduction: What Is Mourning (‘Azā-dārī)? Within all human beings lies a natural inclination toward goodness. We love the honest and upright, and that love shows itself in our feelings and behavior: we rejoice at their joy and grieve at their
Question: What is the role of role models in human life, and who is the best role model? The Rational Basis of Following Role Models Every human being has goals in life, but given limited time, conflicting information, and the
Question: Who is al-Mahdi? Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his relief)—also known as Imam al-Zaman, al-Ḥujjah ibn al-Ḥasan, the twelfth and final Imam of the Shi‘a—is the promised deliverer of the end times. Like the previous Imams, he is
Question: Is the obligation of ḥijāb for women mentioned in the Qur’an? Introduction Divine religions have consistently emphasized women’s modest dress. In Islam, due to the distinct natures of men and women, God prescribes different guidelines for each. In
Question: 1. The Constant Presence of Divine Guides From the beginning of creation, God has willed that the earth never remain without a divine representative. These chosen ones are known as prophets and imams, each responsible for guiding humankind in
