The Best Worship
The key to success for every distinguished human being is worshiping and obeying Allah (SWT), since the purpose of creation of mankind is nothing but worship. However, worship has a broad meaning and is not restricted to praying or fasting. In his book of “Mufradat”,…
She Was Examined … Who has no patience, has no faith
When Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (PBUH) wanted to offer Ismai’l/Ishmael (PBUH) as a sacrifice, he said to Haajar, Isma’il’s mother, Haajar: “Adorn our son, because I want to take him to party of the Beloved (Allah (SWT)).” Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) refrained from sacrificing Ismai’l (PBUH) by the…
An Eloquent Lady
After the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zainab (PBUH) and the other captives were brought to the palace of Ibn Ziyad. There, Lady Zainab disguised herself among the other women. Once Ibn Ziyad noticed her, he asked: “Who is that disguised woman?” No one answered him;…
The Hero of Patience
Lady Zainab (PBUH) is the message bearer of the martyrs in Karbala and the companion of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in the important rising of Ashura. Lady Zainab (PBUH) was born to Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) and Lady Fatimah (PBUH) in the fifth of Jamadi al-Ulaa, year…
Two Devotions in One Heart … Never
The Fitra1 of each person constantly yearns to reach perfection. In order to reach the degree of perfection however, one should seek to find the means of approach to the Allah Almighty. The first step in seeking closeness to Allah (SWT) is to gain knowing…
A Striver Lady
Faith in Allah has certain requirements and responsibilities that may be difficult and impossible for many to act upon. Example of this would be struggling in the way of Allah (SWT), standing up against the enemies, forgiveness, and sacrificing one’s wealth and life for the…
The Wise Woman of Bani Hashim
There is not enough information about the childhood and the youth of Zainab (PBUH); however, after some decades she comes out, and the striking event of Karbala shows her to us. As Tabari mentions in his history, Hamid Ibn Muslim is one of the people…
An Evident Exemplar
According to the view of Islam, the woman is given the high status she desires. In fact, one of the advantages of Islam, which has turned it into the best way of living for mankind, is its view on the true status of women. As…
Unique In Piety
As Zainab (PBUH) grew up, many of the noblemen and great men of Arabia asked for her hand in marriage. They thought that due to their wealth and high social position they would be successful in marrying Zainab (PBUH). For example, Ash’ath Ibn-Qeis, who was…
The Divine Revelation Named as such….
At the time when Lady Fatimah (PBUH) was pregnant with Lady Zainab (PBUH), the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) was not in Medina. When Lady Zainab (PBUH) was born, Lady Fatimah (PBUH) told Imam Ali (PBUH), “Since my father is on the trip and is not…
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