Wisdom’s Verdict
Since all the divine religions acknowledge the existence of the blessing of wisdom (Aql) in mankind, they all refer to human as a wise creature. The importance of this issue in Islam as the last and most complete Divine religion
Since all the divine religions acknowledge the existence of the blessing of wisdom (Aql) in mankind, they all refer to human as a wise creature. The importance of this issue in Islam as the last and most complete Divine religion
The Muslims conquered Mecca in 8 A.H. (after the migration of Prophet Mohammad PBUH&HP from Medina to Mecca) and made the city a major part of the Islamic rule. The non-believers, however, continued to live in the city and practice
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)
One of the most valued Islamic characteristics is observation of politeness. Courteousness in front of elders, religion principals and in life in general form the foundation of any spiritual intellect. The Commander of the faithful (PBUH) advised his son, Imam
In our time the world has filled with injustice, wars and all kinds of oppressions which are very disturbing for mankind. Oppression has widespread so much that humanity has been ignored and unconsciously one may reach hopelessness. So the question
The belief in an ideal future (in which justice and equity would reign in place of the present injustice and oppression, and which would be ushered in through divine power) is not just an Islamic dogma; it is a natural
“O My Master! I don’t have the opportunity to be in your presence all the time. So whom should I accept and whom should I obey?” … This is the question that Ahmad ibn Ishaq asked Imam Askari (PBUH). This
During the time of the eleventh Imam, various sets of notions had started to enter the Islamic society; some of which distorted teachings and brought false ideas and threatened the society. Although Imam Hassan Askari (PBUH) was under strong pressure
While we face questions on different matters, if we search for answers diligently with taking into account certain principles and rules, we would definitely reach a fair conclusion. During the time, the question of Imamate has been always one of
Abu Qurrah was one of the Sunni narrators at the time of Imam Reza (PBUH). Safwan ibn Yahya, one of the students of Imam Reza (PBUH), says, ”Abu Qurrah asked me to take him to Imam Reza (PBUH). I asked
It is not unrealistic or an exaggeration to call the teaching system of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) a University. This University had a great scientific legend, and it trained numerous specialists who became noble intellectuals and professional scholars. The great Ja’fari
“He wrote this letter for his companions and ordered them to read it for each other, ponder about it, renew their promise to their Imam and try to practice it.”(1) Kuleini, one the great Islamic scholars, has narrated a series
Among the dangerous groups that lived during the time of the Infallible Imams (PBUT) in the Islamic society and had a remarkable influence on the Islamic culture were the Jews. Some Rabbis who had converted to Islam and others who
The event of Ashura was not a mere half day incident that took place in the year 61 A.H. It was not an incident, separate from it’s before and after. Ashura was not only rooted in the previous incidents and
It was the last days of the life of Mu’awiyah. With his vicious plots, he chose his corrupt son Yazid as his heir (1), and a dark future was the prospect of the Islamic society. After this incident, Imam Hussain
:Question Christians claim that Christianity is a “religion of love”. Their reaction to violence is kindness. For example, one of the common phrases amongst them is,” … to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your