“A Serious Accusation”
The second caliph was in his death bed, and he had not appointed a successor for himself. People around him were concerned and eager for the caliph to appoint a leader for the Muslim nation during his final hours, and
The second caliph was in his death bed, and he had not appointed a successor for himself. People around him were concerned and eager for the caliph to appoint a leader for the Muslim nation during his final hours, and
Those familiar with the tragedy of Karbala have to an extent recognized the role, status, sacrifice, and courage of Abbas ibn Ali (PBUH), also referred to as Ab al-Fadl. However, is it possible to fully grasp and understand his status?
One of the most valued Islamic characteristics is observation of politeness. Courteousness in front of elders, religion principals and in life in general form the foundation of any spiritual intellect. The Commander of the faithful (PBUH) advised his son, Imam
As Zainab (PBUH) grew up, many of the noblemen and great men of Arabia asked for her hand in marriage. They thought that due to their wealth and high social position they would be successful in marrying Zainab (PBUH). For
Talkativeness has numerous unpleasant consequences in which can be observed in the daily lifestyle. One of the teachings of divine Prophets was to avoid talkativeness and speaking less. In an advise by Prophet Jesus (PBUH): “O sons of Israel, to
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
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,
Mutiwakkil was suffering from a pimple. The infectious pimple was threatening his life. No surgeon could cut it out or push out its infection. Mutiwakkil’s mother made a vow that if his son recovered she would present a large amount
There are many times in which we long for the opportunity to set time aside and ponder, an act we hardly have time to approach in this day and age. Thinking gives us a broader view, and usually when we
Bakr the son of Salih narrates the following story: My son in law wrote Imam Jawad (PBUH) a letter which included the following: “My father has great animosity with Prophet Muhammad’s progeny (PBUT). His belief is corrupted, and he mistreats
Kuleini and a number of great narrators have narrated this story from Yasa’ ibn Hamzah – one of the companions of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH): I and many others were once present in the house of Imam Reza
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
“My son! Convey my greetings to my followers and tell them that: my father passed away while he was lonely, so weep on him; and that he was martyred, so shed tears over him …” (Imam Hussain (PBUH) addressing his
“My son! Convey my greetings to my followers and tell them that: my father passed away while he was lonely, so weep on him; and that he was martyred, so shed tears over him …” (Imam Hussain (PBUH) addressing his
“When I exited the house, I heard a voice calling me three times: Glad tidings of Paradise to you! I told myself, ”May your mother mourn for you! You are going to fight the son of the Messenger of Allah
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
From: A father who is getting old To: A son who is subject to passage of time … O My son! Subjugate your nature with the vision of death; make it see the mortality of life and of all that
Once more Muharram has come, and the hearts of free men incline toward Hussain (PBUH), the son of Ali (PBUH), and their eyes are fixed upon Ashura, the event which took place more than 1300 years ago. Even after such