Endeavor and Diligence
Islam has always encouraged people to be active in order to be positive and beneficial in their lives. If people express endeavor and vitality, they would be able to benefit others as well as themselves. Islam rejects an inactive life and showing laziness in work…
Brine Water
One of the best methods that the holy Quran offers to purify the soul of the humankind is to avoid negligence. For instance, The holy Quran refers to this world as a plaything: “The life of the world is just play and diversion”.(1) By putting…
Imam, Watching His Followers…
Ali Bin Yaqtin was one the close friends of Harun al-Rashid on the surface, but deep down, he was a follower of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (PBUH). He was in continuous private communication with Imam Kadhim (PBUH); he always sent a fifth of any income he…
Seeking Faults or Covering Faults
Throughout our life, we may have seen people, who seek the faults (1) of others and create the grounds for pessimisms, hurtfulness, separation and even violence among others. So many relationships of friends and families are destroyed simply because of such bad habit. Fault seeking…
The Miracle of Friendship
For sure the shocking statistics of global and social problems has drawn your attention to them. Mankind was always searching for finding solutions for terrorism, violence, separation, murder, suicide, family problem, discrimination, racisms, wars, and thousands of other problems. But what is the main reason…
Who is at Fault?
The knowledge of the Imams (PBUT) is a gem that sheds guidance. Their knowledge is like the shining sun which is always beneficial in any conditions and periods of time. Based on this fact even in their childhood, the Imams (PBUT) had the ability to…
Elixir of Life
Safwan ibn Yahya has narrated from Imam Kadhim (PBUH) that, ” Since Adam (PBUH) passed away until now, Allah (SWT) has never left the earth without His representative. This representative guides people to Allah (SWT), and is His argument on His servants. Whoever leaves him…
In the Quest for Wisdom
Sometimes realities are greater than what we have imagined. So many times knowledge beyond those realities can open new doors on us. Wisdom is one of these matters. We are all aware with the definition of wisdom and we find it to be one of…
Doing Good to the Enemy
There was a man in Medina who had serious animosity and hatred towards Imam Kadhim (PBUH), also known as Imam Musa ibn Ja’far (PBUH). The government and some of its affiliates would often support and encourage him to express his hatred toward the Prophet’s progeny…
Rejoicing the Heart of a Pious
During his era, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (PBUH) held the titles patient and trustworthy. His piety was a characteristic known to all, and he became known as Kadhim- one who represses his anger. He was generous and kind to all Muslims, and would satisfy the needs…
….And the Enemy Professes
Sufyan ibn Nazaar narrates: Once when we were in the presence of Ma’moon, he asked us: “Do you know whom I learned the Shia faith from?” Everyone said they do not know. Ma’moon then continued, “I learned it from my father Haroon al-Rashid. We asked:…
This is Jesus (PBUH) Reciting Bible …
Imam Kadhim (PBUH), the seventh Imam from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), was born on the 7th of Safar of year 128 (A.H). He was born in a house located between Mecca and Medina named as “Abva”; and he was named “Musa”, but was…
آخرین ها
- Humbly Headed to God’s PresenceThe people had not seamlessly witnessed such supplications for years. When the crowd found Imam […]
- An Opportunity for ReflectionIn the name of the gracious and merciful God From: Muhammad, the Messenger of God To: Najashi […]
- A Letter from a Father to a SonFrom: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! […]
- Who is Right?During the Battle of Jamal (1), a companion of Imam Ali (PBUH) was in deep doubt. He would observe […]
- How did the Imams tell Prophecies?There are many narrations about Imam Jawad (PBUH) that he knew what was in the heart of people or […]