There are many aspects in fasting as it has many material and spiritual effects on mankind, but perhaps the most important effect is the “moral aspect” and “educational philosophy”. One who fasts should prevent eating and drinking despite hunger and
One of the most important methods of identifying a Prophet is to observe a supernatural act from them, which is referred to as “sign” or “evidence” in the Holy Quran and “miracle” among the Muslims. Since the mission of the
The world today is a world of differences and conflicts between the humans. Therefore, we should find the universal common grounds, and lessen the tensions by concentrating on them. One of the most important things in common for many of
Sometimes, a one or two, or a few day life of a person, which its description might fit in few pages writing, is glorious to an extent that can prove the worthiness of a person better than dozens of books.
One of the important elements of life is water; all the creatures need water in order to continue their life. The Almighty Allah (SWT) has said in the Holy Quran, ”We have made of water everything living” (1). This verse
Lady Zainab (PBUH) is the message bearer of the martyrs in Karbala and the companion of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in the important rising of Ashura. Lady Zainab (PBUH) was born to Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) and Lady Fatimah (PBUH) in the
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
The ambitions of a human are directly related to his spirit, and are clear indications of his internal world. This is so important that one of the ways to know a person is to know his ambitions. Good or bad
Sometimes there are some amusing questions, which make us not resting until finding their answers. Some of these questions are: Why Imamate is so important to Shia? Is belief in the absent Imam so important? Is Imamate a major principle
All of us have come across people who claim to be associated with the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) and consider themselves as Shiites of Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH). The truth is that it is easy to make such claims, but what is
One form of the deviations that lead to the aberration of the followers of different religions is exaggeration of the leaders of that religion. In some instances the status of the leader of the religions is exalted to the divine.
While we face questions on different matters, if we search for answers diligently with taking into account certain principles and rules, we would definitely reach a fair conclusion. During the time, the question of Imamate has been always one of
An Imam has various characteristics (1), among which the most important of them is the guidance of people. In addition to the apparent guidance the Imam has for the people, he has a specific kind of guidance and spiritual pull,
Ma’mun set various trials for Imam Reza (PBUH), so that he would overpower the Imam (PBUH) by defeating him in those trials. One of the most important among those trials was technical debates with scholars of other religions. Ma’mun ordered
Maintaining ties with one’s family and blood relatives (Selatu alRahem), can be done physically or through virtual communications. Obviously the closer the relatives, the more important the responsibility towards the maintenance of stronger ties. Communication, contact, and kindness towards one’s
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
After the incident of Ashura one of the key educational efforts of Imam Sajjad was to educate his followers in virtues and moralities, focusing on their behavior and language, which impacts one morality. His advise to protect the thoughts and
Protecting the geographic borders of Islam is as important as guarding the ideological boundaries. Therefore, Muslims should use all their strength to protect their geographic borders from any possible penetration of outsiders. First and foremost, they should equip the soldiers
How to treat friends and face enemies is one of the most important moral characteristics of a person. As much as love can deviate one from the path of truth, animosity and hatred (even if it is right) too can
One of the important matters regarding the movement of Imam Hussain (PBUH) which has been discussed over and over among the intellectuals as well as ordinary people is the question that “Was Imam Hussain (PBUH) defeated or did he achieve
