Beliefs, Imamate

The Verse of Wilayah 

Only Allah, His Messenger, and the believers who keep up prayer (Salat) and pay alms (Zakat) while they bow (Rokoo) during prayer, are your Wali(Master). (Quran, 5:55) According to Islamic principles and wisdom, in every stage and aspect of his life a person should obey his creator,…

Beliefs, Prophethood

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) in His Youth 

Abstract This article is a continuation of the article about “The Birth of the Prophet (PBUH&HP).” It includes important events and stages of the Prophet of Islam’s (PBUH&HP) life. In this article we will briefly mention the following subjects: 1- Prophet (PBUH&HP) at breast and his childhood 2- The adolescence period 2-1- The travel…

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The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) 

The great Prophet of Islam (PBUH&HP) was born in the area of Hijaz in Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula. His birth was during the era of “Ignorance” (Jaheliah). The era of Ignorance The era of Ignorance is the time from 200 years before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) to the beginning of his…

Beliefs, Imamate

Occultation Era 

Introduction As it was mentioned Mahdi (PBUH) is away from eyes of people according to Divine will, the one who knows everything. In occultation era he has abundant favor upon Shia and all pious people of other religions. He has helped Shia and other people many times, and…

Beliefs, Imamate

Mahdi (PBUH) in Sunnis 

It has been talked about Mahdi (PBUH) in prophetic traditions a lot. (Prophetic traditions are traditions that both Shia and Sunni certify.) As we try to explain Sunni’s beliefs about Mahdi (PBUH) in this article, we refer to traditions found in Sunni’s authentic books so that his advent in traditions…

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all four continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. Islam however, is unique from all other religions in the sense of its speedy expansion throughout the world. La Martin ?a famous French poet- says: “If we take three aspects into consideration, none other can equal Prophet Muhammad(PBUH&HP):…

Beliefs, Imamate

Mahdi (PBUH) in Shia 

One of the common beliefs among all nations and religions is believing in a divine savior who is the cause of vast blessings and charity for human being. Of course, such savior differs from one nation to another; and it would be discussed in the article: Mahdi (PBUH) in…

Beliefs, Prophethood

The Appointment of the Prophet 

Introduction The appointment of Muhammad (PBUH&HP), the Prophet of Islam and his selection as the Messenger of Allah (SWT), can be considered the most significant event in the history of Islam. Descent of the Holy Quran began at this time. The word Bi’that means to be chosen and its expressional…