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
Musa Mubarqa (brother of Imam Hadi (PBUH)) narrates that: I met Yahya bin Aktham in the public court and he asked me a number of questions. I then went to my brother Ali bin Mohammad (PBUH) and we had a
The Infallible Imams (PBUT) were true servants of Allah (SWT). The faith they had in Allah (SWT), and the knowledge they had gained about Allah (SWT) had left them in a continuous peace. Their utmost obedience and submission to Allah
If someone does us a favor like helping us or one of our loved ones out in a difficult day, how do we make up this kindness? How does our dignity rule in such case regardless if what religion we
Musa bin Qassim says: I told Imam Jawad (PBUH), “I wanted to circumambulate Ka’aba (perform the Tawaf) on the behalf of you and your father; but they told me that performing the Tawaf on behalf of the successors of the
Keeping death and the afterlife (the Day of Judgment and the world between death and the Day of Judgment(1) ) in mind is one of the best exhortations and most constructive pieces of advice. The saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP)
Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH), the ninth Imam and son of Imam Reza (PBUH), was appointed to Imamate at age of seven. As Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH), also referred to as Imam Jawad and Abu Ja’far, was the first Imam to
We all know about the emphasis made by the Holy Quran and the Household of the Prophet (PBUH&HP) on the minding and respecting the parents. Now the question remains that what is our duty in the case our parents behave
According to Islamic thought, value is based on deeds. This is the person who builds up his/her own character. Every person is judged, gains superiority, and reaches salvation based on his/her deeds and actions. No one can rely on his/her
It might have happened for you too that when encountering a bad behavior we have started criticizing the person. Instead of confronting the individual, we can remind the unacceptable behavior and show distaste for that. In such a case there
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
Some year, Mahdi Abbasi (one of the Abbasid Caliphs) entered Medina and after visiting the Prophet’s (PBUH&HP) shrine conducted a meeting with Imam Kadhim (PBUH). To examine Imam Kadhim (PBUH) scientifically, he posed the debate about the taboo against wine
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
Imam Kadhim (PBUH), the seventh Imam from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), was born on the 7th of Safar of year 128 (A.H). He was born in a house located between Mecca and Medina named as “Abva”; and he
Zakaria the son of Ibrahim is a young convert who lives at the time of Imam Sadiq (PBUH). After he performed the Hajj rituals, he visited Imam Sadiq (PBUH) and said, “I was a Christian, and I have converted to Islam.” Imam asked, “What
At the time of Imam Sadiq (PBUH), the city of Medina had a different look. The general massacre of its residents by the soldiers of Muslim ibn Uqbah left the survivors with a feeling of hopelessness, to the extent that
Abdullah al-Najashi is a famous person in history who was appointed by Mansour Abbasi as the governor of Ahwaz. He asked Imam Sadiq (PBUH) to teach him some instructions and advices to make him closer to Allah (SWT) and the
Shiites hold the belief that the Prophet and the Imams are chosen by Allah (SWT), and hold exceptional virtues. Just as a teacher must have certain characteristics that would make him suitable for teaching, a representative of Allah (SWT) must
One of Imam Baqir’s (PBUH) companions, Abi Obadiah, narrates: I used to accompany Imam Baqir (PBUH) in journeys. During the journeys, I would always climb my mount first, and the Imam would climb his mount after I was seated (This
