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Muhaddithah(1) of the Family of the Prophet

The Islamic community is greatly indebted to narrators of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH&HP) and his Ahl al-Bayt’s (PBUT) sayings (Ahadith). Were it not for these narrators’ determined efforts, Islamic teachings would not have reached us. The great Prophet of Islam (PBUH&HP) would encourage his companions to listen

The Kind Helper

This story highlights Imam Reza’s (PBUH) *innate guidance*—his divine ability to touch hearts and correct souls. When Ahmad ibn Abi Nasr felt pride over the Imam’s kindness, the Imam revealed his inner thoughts and reminded him, through the story of Imam Ali (PBUH) and Sa’sa’eh, that true worth lies in one’s deeds, not in honor or closeness to the Imam.