It has been narrated by Ahmad ibn Ubaydullah ibn Khāqān, who was appointed by the Abbasid caliphs as the administrator of the endowments and alms of Qom, and who eventually became an enemy of and deviated from the Ahl al-Bayt
Hadiths transmitted from the Prophet (PBUH) and the Infallibles (peace be upon them) alongside the Qur’an are considered among the most important religious sources for Shia Muslims. A common misconception, however, is that the primary hadith collections available to Shia
The awareness of the limited lifespan of humans and the ultimate fate after death can serve as a source of reflection and contemplation. These topics have the potential to prompt someone absorbed in the noise and glitter of the world
One of the prominent qualities of Imam al-Askari (peace be upon him) during his 29 years of life was his attention and concern for the problems and difficulties of the people, especially the Shi’a. In this regard, historians have narrated
Abu al-Adyan, the servant of Imam al-Askari (peace be upon him), says: “I was in the service of Imam al-Askari (peace be upon him), and I used to carry His letters to various cities. One day, during the illness that
O Lord! What need is there for anything other than You, when I have You? How beautiful it is to hope in You and despair of all others! You Yourself said, “Call upon Me and I will answer you” ;
Sometimes, in our moments of solitude, we may reflect on how much we have occupied ourselves with daily routines, business, and worldly matters, while paying little attention to our personal growth, spiritual development, and rectification of our shortcomings. Yet, the
Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) says: “All evils are placed in a house, and the key to it is lying.”[1] The strength of any society lies in the trust that people have in one another. What makes this
In order to gain knowledge about a faith or religion, being aware of its beliefs and practices is a must. The beliefs of the Shia school of thought speak of knowledge about its origins, reasons, truth, the pillars, and core thoughts. However, its emphasis
“… and You have guaranteed the response to Your servants, and anyone who comes eagerly to Your door, and anyone who brings their need to Your threshold, You have not deprived. No one has returned empty-handed from Your grace, and
In life, we have often complained about what we do not have and lamented over it; but have we ever stopped to think about what we do have? Perhaps some of our possessions are far greater and more valuable than
“My master! It is not always possible for me to come to your presence. So, whose words should I accept and whose command should I obey?” This is the statement of Ahmad ibn Ishaq, addressing his master Imam Askari (Peace
Imam Hassan Askari (peace be upon him) said: “There are two qualities that nothing is superior to: one is faith in God, and the other is benefiting the brothers (in faith).”[1] One of the most important responsibilities that Imam Hassan
Imam Hassan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said: “There is no affliction, but in it, there is a blessing from Allah.” [1] The issue of “Tawhid in worship” at its highest level and “fear of the Day of Judgment” are
Imam Hassan Askari (peace be upon him) passed away on the morning of Friday, the 8th of Rabi’ al-Awwal in the year 260 AH, during the Fajr prayer. Ibn Babawayh and others have reported that the Abbasid Caliph, al-Mu’tamid, poisoned
Imam Hassan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said: “The most pious of people is the one who refrains in the face of doubts (things about which a person does not know their law of permissibility or prohibition); the most devout
This world is essentially a world of cultivation, and all human beings are in the process of being cultivated. Interestingly, it seems as though the world is a fertile agricultural environment, where any seed sown will grow. In this world,
The era of the eleventh Imam was one in which various ideas from all directions were entering the Islamic community. Among these, some deviating thoughts and false opinions posed a serious threat to the health of society. Despite the immense
If a person takes a moment to think about the content, motive, and outcome of their speech before they start speaking, many unpleasant incidents can be avoided, and many slips of the tongue and sins will be kept away. This
Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever advises his brother in private has adorned him, and whoever advises him openly has disgraced him.” The one who wishes well for his friend and his fellow believer should be like
