Enjoining good and forbidding wrong is the path of the prophets and the method of the virtuous, and a great religious duty with which makes other duties persistent and strong… the professions become legitimate and the rights of the people
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
He was from Khurasan. He had travelled a long way and suffered a lot to reach his destination; because he was walking barefoot. His shoes were worn out, his feet were cracked, and his heels were split. When he reached
Perhaps the reason for so many blessing at nights is that darkness brings about an invaluable opportunity for opening one’s heart to his Lord. Naturally, darkness acts as a cover between human and his surroundings, and conceals his eyes. Therefore,
Nowadays, most historians study the lives of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) merely from the confined aspect of their personal lives, and even out of the context of their time. On the other hand, some others study the lives of 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
“I had been pondering on who the successor of Imam Zain al-Abidin, Sajjad (PBUH), would be, until I met his son, Muhammad ibn Ali (PBUH). He gave me an advice that assured me that he is the next successor.” Surprised,
Imam Baqir (PBUH) has said, ”Learn the knowledge from the knowledgeable and teach it to your brothers in faith, as the knowledgeable have taught you (1)”. Imam Baqir (PBUH) is known to be the founder of the cultural revolution of
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
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
Himran Ibn ‘Ayun narrates: I came to visit Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH) and asked him to advise me! And he said: “I advise you to be pious and fear Allah (SWT)…”1 Piety results in a clean life from any aspect.
Imam Baqir (PBUH) was a pure servant of Allah (SWT). He always had Allah (SWT) in his mind and spent all his time to worship Him. Nothing could prevent him from the pure worship he made to Allah (SWT). Aflah,
We all need to be preached. Every society requires preaching and reminders. Preaching is spoken word that can calm the heart to softness. It removes hard heartedness and controls anger and lust. It calms desires and beautifies the soul. Every
During our lifetimes, we sometimes face occasions in which our hidden traits show up and represent themselves. Satisfaction, anger and power are among factors that shape these experiences, and one’s state, reflects the internal personality and the level it was
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
Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, the old and great companion of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP), who had become old and decrepit, was on his deathbed. His shining face was a clear sign of his sincerity and purity. Imam Baqir(PBUH) went
“The world is a kind of a commercial marketplace. Some take profit out of it, and some exit it as losers. And some others, when they leave this world, would be lamenting and regretful for not taking a gain for
Love is one of the inseparable ingredients of human’s life; we all love some people and express our love towards them, while avoid others and dissociate ourselves from them. But what are the criteria which govern choosing our friends and
History has portrayed fall of the most powerful kings such as Alexander, Pharos and Cesar, despite their fast tracking victories. Hence the transient victories are not something one can rely on them and count them the as a sign of
