Eid al-Ad'ha, Occasional Letters

For the Beloved 

Ibrahim/Abraham (PBUH) woke up terrified; he knew that dreams of Prophets were true and free from the temptations of Satan. However, he saw the same dream for two other nights (1), which indicated the emphasis on the necessity of this task and its importance. Abraham…

Eid al-Fitr, Occasional Letters

Joy and Regret 

Despite all its auspiciousness and happiness, Eid al-Fitr puts us in a feeling of eagerness and regret. On the one hand, we are proud of passing Divine exams and fulfilling His commandment, but on the other hand, we are so sorry for missing the period…

Eid al-Fitr, Occasional Letters

The Reward Day 

Once on an Eid al-Fitr, Imam Hassan (PBUH) saw a man who had occupied his time with laughter and useless entertainment.  At that Imam Hassan (PBUH) turned to his companions and said: “Allah placed the holy month of Ramadan for people so that they compete…