Eighty nine years have passed from that tragic incident; one whose bitter consequences still affect the Muslims… After occupying Mecca, they attacked Medina; but the defenders of the city did not have the power to face them. They occupied the
The city of Mecca is empty while the desert outside the city gets filled by people. Suddenly a message comes from Allah (SWT) to the Prophet and reveals the following verse which has a decisive order to him: “O Messenger!
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
On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city of Medina was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma’soomah (PBUH) (1). She was born to Imam Moosa ibn Ja’far (PBUH) and her mother, Najmah. Hadrat Fatimah Masumah
There might have been some minor or major evolutions in our living, e.g. we have been urged to leave our city and live in other places. What is our response in these situations? Do we adapt ourselves to the new
Ma’mun (the Abbasid caliph) did everything to drag Imam Jawad (PBUH) to the grounds of corruption and to tarnish his image in the eyes of people; but he failed every time. One of his tricks was the marriage between his
When Ma’mun the Abbasid Caliph called upon Imam Ali Ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH) to migrate from Medina to the city of Marv in the land of Persia, people gathered in the city of Nishapur to see the descent of the
The manifestation of Imamate was slowly approaching the city of Marw. Excitement and anticipation for the Imam’s arrival filled the city. Ma’mun(1), the Abbasid Caliph, and his companions went ahead to greet the Imam; and Ma’mun was the first to
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
During his era, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (PBUH) held the titles patient and trustworthy. His piety was a characteristic known to all, and he became known as Kadhim- one who represses his anger. He was generous and kind to all Muslims,
Upon his arrival at the city of Medina, he started asking people, ”Who is the most generous one in this city? Where does he live?” Everyone referred him towards the house of Imam Hussain (PBUH). The man found Imam Hussain
One day, Imam Hassan Mujtaba (PBUH) was passing a place when he met a Syrian man. The Syrian disgraced and cursed Imam Hassan (PBUH). Imam Hassan (PBUH) remained silent until the Syrian was through. Then he greeted him and smiled.
