Precedents to succession
Judaism, Christianity and Islam share common origins, possess a scripture that is central to their internal view of history and faith, and are associated with key personalities who served as founders, reformers and transmitters of tradition and the will of God . So, for example,…
The Birth of Our Master
Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, the leader of the Hanbali sect says, “The caliphate was not an ornament for Ali, but rather he was the ornament of the caliphate.”
Demise of Abd al-Azim Hassani (PBUH): The Sun of Rey
Being related to pious people, particularly the Prophet and his Progeny (PBUT) has always been appreciated by everyone. Nonetheless, being related to the Prophet and his family (PBUT) is only valuable when the holder of such status can benefit from it; otherwise, it is worthless….
Demise of Abu Dharr (RA): Uprising against Injustice
“O Abu Dharr! You became angry (on them) for the sake of Allah (SWT); so have hope in the One for whom you became angry. Those people feared you because of their world, and you feared them because of your religion. Therefore, leave them with…
Insult to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP): A Repeated Conspiracy
Although we have seen and heard in the past few years that the Divine Guardians, especially the Messenger of mercy, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), have been ridiculed and mocked, it is interesting to realize that based on the Holy Quran and even the scriptures of Christianity…
Destruction of Baqi: A New Cult
Eighty nine years have passed from that tragic incident; one whose bitter consequences still affect the Muslims… After occupying Mecca, they attacked Medina; but the defenders of the city did not have the power to face them. They occupied the city of Medina as well….
Anniversary of the Battle of Ohod: Disobedience
The striking defeat of the pagans in the battle of Badr was reinforcing the sense of retaliation in them. The blockade of the trade rout of the people of Mecca, which stretched from Media and Iraq, had seriously frustrated them. Therefore they saw it prudent…
The Battle of Jamal: Armored Camel
She was lying down in her death bed and was passing her last moments of life. She was extremely sad and upset. People around her asked: “you are the daughter of the first caliph and the mother of all believers. Why are you so sad?”…
Night of 15th of Sha’ban: Praying for the Acceleration of the Reappearance
One of the advices of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) to his followers is to pray for the acceleration of relief (Faraj) (the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)), because this praying is the key for solution to the problems. (1) Based on the narrations from the Infallible…
On the Occasion of Insult to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and Desecration of the Holy Shrines
O Lord! It is hard on us to experience the absence of our Prophet, the occultation of our master and Imam, the abundance of our enemies…, and the severity of our trials. (Phrases from Iftitah supplication) News about the insulting caricatures naturally shocked and disturbed…
The Prophets and Ka’ba
Pilgrims who circumambulate the house of Allah enter a mosque in which the Ka’ba is located. They must begin circumambulating the Ka’ba from the same spot all monotheists throughout history agreed upon. Prophet Adam (PBUH), father of mankind, (2) learned the rituals of Hajj with…
Prevention of Eating and Forbidden Speech
Basically the holy month of Ramadhan is a program for human training, in which the humans with defects and spiritual ailments turn themselves into spiritually healthy humans, and healthy humans get the chance to reach to the perfect humans. In fact, the holy month of…
Practicing Obedience
“O, you who believe, fasting is compulsory for you, similar to the peoples prior to you, may you become pious.” (The Holy Quran 2:183) There are verses in the Torah and the Bible about fasting(1). There are contemporary Jews and Christians that fast some days…
Wise Worshipping
“Many people get nothing out of their fasts but hunger and thirst; many people get nothing out of their night prayers but exertions and sleepless nights. Bless be to the sleep and eating of the wise ones!”(1) In our religion, the acts of worship have…
Connecting with the Essence of Quran
We went to first grade at age six, they taught us to make small phrases, we run to the store, we share with our friends, we care for our family, and…. Learning these phrases in first grade were necessary and useful, because it was a…
The Spring of the Quran
And the Messenger will say, ”O my Lord! Surely my people have treated this Quran as a forsaken thing (1)”. Based on the verses of the Holy Quran, this is how the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP) will complain to Allah (SWT) about his nation. Since…
Maximum Benefit from the Best Month
The Holy month of Ramadan had started; he entered the mosque of Kufa. He went up the pulpit and after praising Allah (SWT) and sending greetings upon His great Prophet (PBUH&HP) addressed the people as such, “O people! We are observing the month which Allah…
Lessons of Freedom
There are many who expound libertarianism, and encourage others to freedom; however, they are, obliviously, enslaved and bounded, and do not have any determination by themselves. Many who violate others’ freedom and rights for the sake of their desires, and count themselves as the sole…
Educational Aspects of Fasting
There are many aspects in fasting as it has many material and spiritual effects on mankind, but perhaps the most important effect is the “moral aspect” and “educational philosophy”. One who fasts should prevent eating and drinking despite hunger and thirst in addition to control…
The Way of Benevolence
According to the narrations from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and the Infallible Imams (PBUT), the month of Ramadan is the best of months and its hours are the best hours (1).” Thus it is proper that everyone hold this month in great esteem and spend the…