Forgotten Duty
Enjoining good and forbidding wrong is the path of the prophets and the method of the virtuous, and a great religious duty with which makes other duties persistent and strong… the professions become legitimate and the rights of the people become respected and the earth…
The Inheritor of the Knowledge of the Quran
Taavus Yamani was a scholar and famous character that lived during the lifetimes of Imam Sajjad and Imam Baqir (PBUT). He had companions who were known as the companions of Taavus. Abu Basir narrates: My friends and I were sitting with Imam Baqir (PBUH) beside…
Transitory Dwelling
Jabir narrated: one day, Imam al-Baqir (PBUH) went out saying, “O Jabir, by Allah, the whole night passed while I am grieved and my heart is engaged.” I asked, “What grieves you and in what is your heart engaged? May Allah make me your sacrifice….
“The Price of Love”
He was from Khurasan. He had travelled a long way and suffered a lot to reach his destination; because he was walking barefoot. His shoes were worn out, his feet were cracked, and his heels were split. When he reached Medina, he directly went to…
The Best Moments
Perhaps the reason for so many blessing at nights is that darkness brings about an invaluable opportunity for opening one’s heart to his Lord. Naturally, darkness acts as a cover between human and his surroundings, and conceals his eyes. Therefore, a separation occurs between human…
Serving for Islam
Nowadays, most historians study the lives of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) merely from the confined aspect of their personal lives, and even out of the context of their time. On the other hand, some others study the lives of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) from the…
Knowledge of the Chosen
Shiites hold the belief that the Prophet and the Imams are chosen by Allah (SWT), and hold exceptional virtues. Just as a teacher must have certain characteristics that would make him suitable for teaching, a representative of Allah (SWT) must also carry certain qualities that…
Work and Worship
“I had been pondering on who the successor of Imam Zain al-Abidin, Sajjad (PBUH), would be, until I met his son, Muhammad ibn Ali (PBUH). He gave me an advice that assured me that he is the next successor.” Surprised, his audience asked to know…
The Heir of the Knowledge of the Prophet
Imam Baqir (PBUH) has said, ”Learn the knowledge from the knowledgeable and teach it to your brothers in faith, as the knowledgeable have taught you (1)”. Imam Baqir (PBUH) is known to be the founder of the cultural revolution of the Shia. Although the Shia…
The Divine Argument … The Symbol of Goodness
Allah (SWT) would never appoint a person as an Imam and make him His decisive proof upon people unless the person has earned the position and has reached perfection in his virtues, sayings, and deeds. Such a person would say nothing but truth, and do…
Kindness towards Your Brother in Faith
One of Imam Baqir’s (PBUH) companions, Abi Obadiah, narrates: I used to accompany Imam Baqir (PBUH) in journeys. During the journeys, I would always climb my mount first, and the Imam would climb his mount after I was seated (This act of Imam Baqir (PBUH)…
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- Fluent in Every LanguageShiites are attached to their Imams not only by belief, but also by their strong emotional […]
- Promptness of Choice“When I exited the house, I heard a voice calling me three times: Glad tidings of Paradise to you! […]
- The Heir of the Knowledge of the ProphetImam Baqir (PBUH) has said, ”Learn the knowledge from the knowledgeable and teach it to your […]
- For the BelovedIbrahim/Abraham (PBUH) woke up terrified; he knew that dreams of Prophets were true and free from […]
- Authorization to SinHe had experienced the taste of many sins; however, he still looked for a way to free himself from […]