Joseph the truthful was thrown into a well and then sent to prison. What had happened? Was there any crime other than being loved by his father, purity, piety, and recognition of the truth? History repeats itself again. This time,
Identifying the Caliph of God on Earth and seeking guidance from him during the various ups and downs of life is one of the most important principles of thought and practice in Shia Islam. Throughout history, this concern has always
Imam Musa ibn Ja’far (PBUH) says: “All people are blessed by Allah’s mercy as long as they treat each other kindly, interact trustworthily, and behave honestly and justly.” (1) One day, Harun al-Rashid – the Abbasid Caliph- asked some questions from Imam Kadhim (PBUH) through
Imam Musa bin Ja’far (Peace be upon them): “The wise person does not make promises about things they cannot accomplish, does not become attached to things for which they may be reproached because of their hopes, and does not act
In one of the years, Caliph Al-Mahdi (from the Abbasid dynasty) entered Medina. After visiting the tomb of the Prophet, he met Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). To test the Imam’s knowledge, as he presumed, he raised the
“He’s a child! He forgets quickly.”“We’ll distract him.”“I just said that to calm him down; we’ll think of something later.”“Is it wrong to lie to a child?” These are sentences exchanged between some fathers and mothers, especially when their child
Islam has consistently called on people to engage in work and effort, encouraging them to be positive and impactful in life, to be energetic, and to contribute to the well-being of others while also benefiting themselves. Islam disapproves of a
How can I live a purposeful life? How can I make the best use of this limited world? What activities should I include in my time management plan? Many of us regret not having a clear plan or routine in
Brihah was a prominent Christian leader who had led them for seventy years. He was well-versed in everything related to Christ (peace be upon him), including the verses, attributes, evidence, and signs associated with him. Brihah was so famous for
Ali ibn Yaqtin, outwardly one of the close companions and favorites of Harun al-Rashid, was inwardly a Shi’a and a lover of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). He continuously maintained secret correspondence with Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon
Throughout our life, we may have seen people, who seek the faults (1) of others and create the grounds for pessimisms, hurtfulness, separation and even violence among others. So many relationships of friends and families are destroyed simply because of such bad habit.
“You must have noticed the statistics on social and global issues by now. Violence, separations, murders, suicides, family problems, discrimination, wars, and dozens of other problems and dilemmas that humanity has been trying to find solutions for. But where do
The knowledge of the Imams (peace be upon them) is a treasure that constantly illuminates. This knowledge, for them, is like a radiant sun, unaffected by conditions, and it manifests in various situations and stages. Therefore, the Imam, even in
Narrated by Safwan ibn Yahya from Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon him):He said: “Since the time of Adam (peace be upon him) until now, Allah has never left the earth devoid of a proof (Hujjah). He guides the people to
Sometimes realities are greater than what we have imagined. So many times knowledge beyond those realities can open new doors on us. Wisdom is one of these matters. We are all aware with the definition of wisdom and we find
In the city of Medina, there lived an unknown and lowly man who harbored a deep animosity and long-standing grudge against Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). The ruling government and its agents encouraged and supported his actions, urging
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) was known during his time as “As-Sabir” (the patient) and “Al-Amin” (the trustworthy). He was recognized as a righteous servant and was widely known as Al-Kadhim. He always treated all Muslims with kindness
Sufyan ibn Nazar says: One day, we were with Mamun when he said, “Do you know from whom I learned Shi’ism?” Everyone replied, “No, by God, we do not know.” Mamun said, “I learned it from my father, Harun al-Rashid.”
Sufyan ibn Mehran Jamal was, although a close associate of the Caliph’s regime and had a long history with the caliphate, especially with Harun al-Rashid, still a follower and Shi’a of the Ahl al-Bayt. Sufyan says: One day I came
Imam Kazim (peace be upon him) was the seventh Imam from the pure lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and was born on the 7th of Safar, 128 AH, in a place called Abwa, located between Mecca
