A Solid Belief
It has been narrated by Muhammad ibn Abdullah al-Khurasani, a servant of Imam Reza (PBUH), that one of the atheists entered into the presence of the Imam when there were some people with him. He asked the Imam (PBUH), “Tell
It has been narrated by Muhammad ibn Abdullah al-Khurasani, a servant of Imam Reza (PBUH), that one of the atheists entered into the presence of the Imam when there were some people with him. He asked the Imam (PBUH), “Tell
Do you really think like this? I was not expecting that from you… These are sentences that we may have heard them in our social conversations. Perhaps we have been in a situation in which, we had every reason and
Sometimes, in the ups and downs of our daily lives, we forget important matters. Or in some other instances, some advantages and blessings of Allah (SWT) are taken for granted so that we hardly think about them, and we start
He feared light like a thief. Evidently, he was afraid of the beneficent and sun-like presence of Imam Kadhim (PBUH) among the people. Therefore he decided to arrest Imam (PBUH). The most powerful Abbasid caliph, Harun al-Rashid entered Medinah, in
and said, ‘May I sacrifice my life for you, how can one know the Imam?’ Abu Basir Narrates: I once visited Imam Kazem The Imam replied that there are a few characteristics to consider: 1. For one, the previous legitimate
Allah (SWT) has blessed His representatives with certain divine abilities. Belief of the people in their abilities was considered a sign that these special people have been believed to be truly representatives of Allah (SWT). However, there are some blessings
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
Islam has always encouraged people to be active in order to be positive and beneficial in their lives. If people express endeavor and vitality, they would be able to benefit others as well as themselves. Islam rejects an inactive life
Safwan ibn Yahya has narrated from Imam Kadhim (PBUH) that, ” Since Adam (PBUH) passed away until now, Allah (SWT) has never left the earth without His representative. This representative guides people to Allah (SWT), and is His argument on
Yunus ibn Ya’qub, one of the companions of Imam Sadiq (PBUH), narrates the following story: I was in the presence of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) when a man from Shaam/Syria came to him and said, “I am a man of Kalam
The price of wheat and bread was rising day by day in Media. Citizens were therefore overtaken by bewilderment and anxiety. Anyone who had not stored wheat for the year use would try hard to provide and stock it, and
No one anticipated that one day their friendship might break, and the two friends, who were usually together, separate. People knew one of them as the friend of the other, rather than knowing him by his own name. Usually when
Taavus Yamani was a scholar and famous character that lived during the lifetimes of Imam Sajjad and Imam Baqir (PBUT). He had companions who were known as the companions of Taavus. Abu Basir narrates: My friends and I were sitting
Jabir narrated: one day, Imam al-Baqir (PBUH) went out saying, “O Jabir, by Allah, the whole night passed while I am grieved and my heart is engaged.” I asked, “What grieves you and in what is your heart engaged? May
Allah (SWT) would never appoint a person as an Imam and make him His decisive proof upon people unless the person has earned the position and has reached perfection in his virtues, sayings, and deeds. Such a person would say
After being conquered by the Muslims, Shaam had seen people like Khalid ibn Walid and Mu’awiah ibn Abu Sufyan as its rulers. The people of that region had neither benefited from the presence of the Prophet (PBUH&HP), nor had they
The consistent and powerful oppositions of Imam Sajjad’s (PBUH) against Hisham Ibn Abd al-Malik (the tenth Umayyad caliph) had increased Hisham’s hatred toward Imam Sajjad (PBUH). Furthermore, the increasing popularity the Imam had found amongst the people, especially those of
After 21 years of oppressive rule, Abdel Malek bin Marwan died in 86 A.H, and his son Walid succeeded him. In order to decrease the dissatisfaction of the people he decided to take a moderate approach toward ruling. He especially
Everyone enjoys the attention and compassion of others towards him/herself. Humbleness is one of the most recommended virtues by our leaders, which brings people closer to one another. Conceit or self-centricity, on the contrary is a direct antonym to humbleness,
Imam Sajjad (PBUH) has said, ”There are several signs for a religious Muslim: Avoiding useless statements, refraining from quarrels, being patient, and having good morals.”(1) Imam Sajjad (PBUH) was complete in all the distinct attributes of humanity, morality, and virtue.