“Distress in the path of worship”
In the context of religion, any act that brings about the satisfaction of Allah (SWT) and causes the nearness of the salve towards Him is known as an act of worship. Are all the acts of worship similar in terms
In the context of religion, any act that brings about the satisfaction of Allah (SWT) and causes the nearness of the salve towards Him is known as an act of worship. Are all the acts of worship similar in terms
Communication with Imam Mahdi (May Allah Hasten his Appearance) is a desire held within the hearts of his sincere followers. But due to the value and importance of this desire, there are those who have taken advantage of the situation
Anticipation, the Beginning of Movement… So much has been mentioned in Islamic sources about the status and rank of anticipators (Muntadhir) of the return of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) that it leads one to wonder how a simple act of
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
One of the best ways to understand an ideology is to observe the intellect within it. If an ideology is able to deliver scholars to the society, then it shows the value and capability of such ideology in growth and
The value of a school of thought can to a great extent be determined by viewing its students’ accomplishments. If a school of thought hands over well educated students to the society, then surely that school of thought has the
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
Every deed one performs has certain characteristics which define the value of that deed. Among these characteristics, there is one which is referred to as “the essence of the deed” due to its utmost importance. This characteristics is usually knows
Five decades after Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH&HP) demise, Muslims living in birthplaces of Islam, Mecca and Medina, or those who lived in the capitals of government such as Damascus or Kufa(1), considered sole obedience to the caliph -regardless of his characteristics