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
And Satan swore to mislead the children of man from the Devine path… Yes! Satan, this ruthless enemy of man, has clearly stated his decision of misleading mankind by saying to Allah (SWT): “Surely I will sit in wait against
Any act, no matter how small and minimal, may as a matter of fact act as a long ladder in reaching Allah’s (SWT) satisfaction. The same matter can be applied to our peers; a person whom we may have overlooked
Imam Sadiq (PBUH) narrates from his father, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH): One day, I came to Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari and greeted him. He replied my salutations and because he was blind, he asked me to tell him who I
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
Mourning for Imam Hussein (PBUH) and holding gatherings in such title is one of the most important and yet simple ways to keep the movement of Ashura and its culture alive. Such mourning ceremonies, which are persistent and constant, uphold
I have become hopeless and desperate; I have tried every route I knew; I turned to every person I knew, but none of them could assist me. I have been left with a feeling of regret for referring to them,
Ibrahim Adham narrates that: “I was traveling in the desert with a caravan. I decided to make a short expedition alone, and I separated from the caravan. Then I suddenly came across a kid that was walking. I said Subhan
After being conquered by the Muslims, Shaam had seen people like Khalid ibn Walid and Mu’awiah ibn Abu Sufyan as its rulers. The people of that region had neither benefited from the presence of the Prophet (PBUH&HP), nor had they
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
“O Lord! Extend my life for as long as it is spent in obeying You…” (Sahifah Sajjadiah, Supplication 20, Part of Phrase 5) The blessed life of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) exhibited spectacular examples of obeying Allah (SWT). He demonstrated a
The Holy Quran has repeatedly reminded us about helping the poor, and it has taught us that our help should be only for the sake of Allah (SWT). Muslims are told that when giving in charity, they must not follow
It might have happened for all of us that things get terrible to an extent and the life becomes miserable and unwanted. In such cases many people hope for death. Is death something desirable, and is it counted as success?
Mutiwakkil Ibn Haroun, a companion of the fifth Imam, Imam Baqir and the 6th Imam, Imam Sadiq (PBUT), narrates: When I returned from Hajj, I saw Yahya Ibn Zaid, the grandson of the 4th Imam Sajjad, Ali ibn Hussain (PBUH).
