What is the beauty of companionship? Imam Ali (peace be upon him) traveled with a non-Muslim man. The man asked Imam Ali (peace be upon him), “O servant of God, where are you going?” The Imam replied, “I am going
When a father advises his child, he emphasizes the most important and fundamental points. In one excerpt of his will to his son, Imam Hasan (peace be upon him), Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (peace be upon him) said:“I advise you to…
When Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (peace be upon him) assumed the leadership of the Islamic government, he was confronted with numerous problems, one of which was the class divisions that had developed within society. During the time of the Prophet Muhammad
Among the many verses in the Holy Quran regarding those who seek help, Allah (SWT) has paid special attention to helping orphans. In one such verse, Allah (SWT) addresses the great Prophet (PBUH): “And they ask you concerning the orphans Say: To set right for
The life of Amir al-Mu’menin (PBUH) is so appealing that it brings about feelings of either utmost infatuation or utmost envy in both friend and foe. The Prophet of Allah (PBUH&HP) has said regarding Ali, “Two groups, regarding you, will be annihilated: extremist
Amir al-Muminin (PBUH) began his economic activities from point zero. It was so extreme that he didn’t have enough to eat in the first few years of the Hijrah. But holding steadfastly to the power of faith, thought and effort, Amir al-Muminin (PBUH) attained great
One of the foundational teachings of all prophets has been to worship Allah (SWT), to the extent that none of their teachings were void of an act of worship. However, people’s perception of worship are not necessarily the same. Some view
The words and logic of Imam Ali’s (PBUH) Nahj al-Balaghah, like its main source the Holy Quran, remains fresh and vibrant for the current world despite the passage of various political and moral ideologies. One thing that
One day, a group of Jewish scholars approached the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, and said, “O Umar! You are the successor to Muhammad, and we wish to ask you some questions. If you can answer them, it will prove
The person who is familiar with Islamic teachings and the records of Imam Ali (PBUH) knows how he was trained by the Great Prophet (PBUH&HP); and for this person the conduct and the special sensitivity of Imam Ali (PBUH)
“O Allah! Send your blessings to the purified spirit and the holy body that is placed in grave; the one with whom justice and righteousness was also buried; the one who was united with truth by oath, and did
The old man, tired from a long journey, in hope of visiting Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) had reached the army of the Imam. The hardship of his journey was recognizable on his face. When he asked for visiting Imam, the
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of
He has been hard, shattering, roaring like thunder during woe nights. The fountain is a fountain, day and night are not considered in its run? These are the words of the Christian George Jordac as he describes
Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH): “Don’t be the slave of others; Allah has created you free…” (1) The best introduction about a person or a thing can be given by the best introducer; and certainly the best introducer for
Moosa ibn Ja’far narrated from his great father from their great grandfather Ali ibn Hussain from his great father (PBUT) that: One day Amir al-Mu?minin (PBUH) was sitting in the mosque with some of his companions. Meanwhile Zaid ibn
One of the basic foundational teachings of the prophets is monotheism. Furthermore, all teachings of the prophets included the act of worshipping. But people treat worshipping differently. Some people think that worshipping is a kind of transaction, compensation, and
