“My children! Your brother, Ali ibn Musa (peace be upon him), is the Scholar of the Household of Muhammad (peace be upon them). Learn the teachings and principles of your religion from him and preserve his words. I have repeatedly
Indeed, it is a difficult day. A day when no one cares for anyone else… When speaking of the Day of Judgment, the Qur’an describes it as a day that will be harsh and grievous for the inhabitants of both
When Mamun, the Abbasid caliph, summoned Imam Reza (peace be upon him) from Medina to Iran and the city of Merv, the people of Iran arranged a grand gathering to meet him in the city of Nishapur along his route.
What are our beliefs as Muslims? Do we truly understand our religion? During the lifetime of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), the Caliph of the time, Mamun, requested that he briefly write about the pure essence of Islam. In
One of the most important Islamic commandments that has been repeatedly emphasized in the Qur’an and the sayings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is the performance of prayer. Many of the expressions used in Islamic texts regarding
The Imam has various attributes and qualities. The world and human life are governed by two systems: the system of creation (Takwīn) and the system of legislation (Tashrī‘). The system of creation refers to the laws and order governing the
Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Nasr, similar to many other people, kept on praying for a need, but his prayers seemed to never be answered. Slowly he was beginning to doubt the mercifulness of Allah (SWT). The feelings of anxiety and
Mamun subjected Imam Ali al-Reza (AS) to various trials in hopes of overcoming him through failure in those tests. One of the most significant of these trials was the scientific debates with scholars of different religions. He instructed his vizier,
“The greatest wisdom is the knowledge of oneself.”1- Imam Reza (peace be upon him) said: “… The best wisdom is the knowledge of oneself…”(Imam Ali bin Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him)) Paying attention to our words, actions, and deeds—or
It is narrated by Muhammad ibn Abdullah Khorasani, the servant of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), that one day a group was present with Imam Reza (peace be upon him), when one of the deniers of God entered. This
“Do you really think that way? I never expected this from you, it’s a pity, I never imagined you would be like this…” These are sentences that we may have heard numerous times in our social interactions. Surely, at times,
Imam Reza (peace be upon him) says: “One hour of thought is better than a year of worship.” He was asked about the meaning of this hadith, to which he replied: “You pass by ruined houses and empty homes and
“Sometimes, in the twists and turns of our daily thoughts and actions, we forget important matters. At times, a blessing in our life becomes so commonplace that we no longer think about it, and we only realize its value when
According to Islamic thought, value is based on deeds. This is the person who builds up his/her own character. Every person is judged, gains superiority, and reaches salvation based on his/her deeds and actions. No one can rely on his/her
In Islamic thought, value is attributed to a person’s actions, and human beings are shaped by their own deeds. Therefore, a person is judged, elevated, and reaches happiness based on the actions they perform. Thus, no one should rely on
Some people objected when Imam Reza accepted the position of heir apparent, asking why his name would be associated with the regime of a tyrannical caliph. He responded: “Which is of higher status, the prophets or their successors?” They said,
The text provided discusses the renowned title of Imam Reza (A.S.) as “The Scholar of the Family of Muhammad,” highlighting his profound knowledge and wisdom. Below is the precise English translation of the text: “… One of the famous titles
