Many years had passed from the sad decease of Lady Fatimah (PBUH). However, after more than ten years from that poignant event, still the sadness of missing Fatimah (PBUH) was in the heart of Ali (PBUH). A strange fate was
“Peace be upon Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas, he preferred his brother to himself and sacrificed himself for his brother, supplied himself with opportunities of today for (the rewards of) the hereafter, hurried to supply the family of Imam with water, and
The nickname of Bab al-Hawaij is one of the most famous nicknames of Hadrat Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas (PBUH) amongst the Shiites. It could be claimed that this nickname is not unfounded, as Hadrat Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas (PBUH) is one of
When Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (PBUH) wanted to offer Ismai’l/Ishmael (PBUH) as a sacrifice, he said to Haajar, Isma’il’s mother, Haajar: “Adorn our son, because I want to take him to party of the Beloved (Allah (SWT)).” Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) refrained from
The Fitra1 of each person constantly yearns to reach perfection. In order to reach the degree of perfection however, one should seek to find the means of approach to the Allah Almighty. The first step in seeking closeness to Allah
At the time when Lady Fatimah (PBUH) was pregnant with Lady Zainab (PBUH), the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) was not in Medina. When Lady Zainab (PBUH) was born, Lady Fatimah (PBUH) told Imam Ali (PBUH), “Since my father is on
One of the common teachings of all Divine religions is piety, and putting the effort to protect the soul through obedience and submission. Whenever prophet a was sent to the people by Allah (SWT), in addition to administering their teachings,
It has been narrated in the book “Amaali” from Imam Sadiq (PBUH) that Jesus (PBUH) told his companions: “O, sons of Adam! Recourse to God from the world and take your hearts off of it, for that it does not
The preaching method of all the Prophets has been based on humility and modesty; because whoever wants to convey a message to the people, especially if it is the message of the Lord, has to be extremely humble and modest
Lady Maryam (Mary), daughter of Imran, was the Messiah’s mother. When Maryam’s mother was pregnant, assuming her child would be a boy, she made a vow offering her child as servant to a mosque (Moharrer). When she gave birth, seeing
The people of Mecca eagerly awaited the approaching caravan. The ringing bells on the camels blended in with the people’s happiness and laughter. At last, the caravan had arrived. She waited in her house feeling a sense of ambiguous sorrow.
The Prophet never refused to declare his devotion toward her. No one else could compete with her as the object of the Prophet’s high esteem. The time was passing year after year; however, the early years which were tied to
On a Thursday, the 15 Sha’ban of the year 256 AH, Hujjat Ibn al-Hassan, the son of Imam Hassan Askari (peace be upon them) was born in Samarra (Iraq). He is the final chosen (selected by God) Imam of Ithna
“When the fifth son of the seventh Imam goes in occultation, seek refuge in Allah (SWT)! Seek refuge in Him in regards with your religion, so that no one would deviate your from you religion” (1). (Imam Kadhim (PBUH)) We
Twenty-first century mankind has made extraordinary progress in terms of industry and technology. However, have any of these developments ever become substitutes for their relationship with the heavens? Is the arterial road between earth and heaven still open to mankind,
Awaiting is a constructive force and an exalted concentration. It is constructive in the sense that it confiscates calmness, and it is an exalted concentration in the sense that it guides man through a path in which its base is
Anticipation, the Beginning of Movement… So much has been mentioned in Islamic sources about the status and rank of anticipators (Muntadhir) of the return of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) that it leads one to wonder how a simple act of
Verses of the Holy Quran and Hadith, narrations of the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) and his Ahlul Bayt, constitute the major religious texts of Shia. However, authenticity of the narrations is often questioned. Since most of the written accounts were recorded
Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH) has said: “There are two characteristics, which surpass all others: having faith in Allah, and benefiting one’s brothers (in faith).” (1) One of the major responsibilities of Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH), for which he endeavored earnestly,
Consider a sect, whom despite its truth, is put under pressure by the government and other political and religious groups. They are slaughtered in the open and in secret, never leaving them a decade in peace. And the society, well
