Sofyan Thowri was one of the experts of tradition and a top religious scholar of his time. A student of Imam Sadiq (A.S) who was greatly impressed by his knowledge. Therefore, he was a great follower and supporter of the Infallible Imams and Imam Sadiq (A.S) in particular.One day he requested Imam Sadiq (A.S) to narrate a prophetic tradition or make a preaching. Imam Sadiq (A.S) accepted and said: "You Sofyan, when God the Almighty bless you ...
It is narrated from Imam Sadiq (A.S) who said to one of his close companions: I recommend to you six points and I want you to convey them to Shia Muslims. Return to its rightful owner anything given to you in trust to keep. Like for your brother whatever you like for yourself.Know that every act has a consequence, beware of that consequence.Sudden events can happen at any task, beware of those as well.Avoid climbing an easy mountain ...
By: Sayyid Lutfullah Safi al-Gulpaygani QUESTION: Has the Shi‘a school been discussed in the speech of the religious leaders before Imam as-Sadiq (peace be upon him)? ANSWER: As we mentioned before, Shiaism is an genuine Islamic school introduced by the person of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), and all can understand this point from the matter found in Nahj al-Balaghah and the sayings of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon ...
Her name is Fatima (AS) and her other names are:
Zahra, Seddiqeh, Tahereh, Mobarakeh, Batool, Razieh and Marzieh.
The word Fatima means separated and she is named Fatima (AS) because her followers are separated from the Hell because of her.
Zahra means luminous and Imam Sadeq (pbuh) said:” When Fatima (AS) prayed, she shined for the heavens as the stars shine for people on earth”.
Seddiqeh means someone who says nothing ...
During the four years and nine months of his caliphate, Ali was not able to eliminate the disturbed conditions which were prevailing throughout the Islamic world, but he was successful in three fundamental ways:1. As a result of his just and upright manner of living he revealed once again the beauty and attractiveness of the way of life of the Holy Prophet, especially to the younger generation. In contrast to the imperial grandeur of Mu'awiyah, ...
To Be Enamored and Guided ...The Infallible Imams (PBUT) were true servants of Allah (SWT). The faith they had in Allah (SWT), and the knowledge they had gained about Allah (SWT) had left them in a continuous peace. Their utmost obedience and submission to Allah (SWT) is why Allah (SWT) adored them, was satisfied with them, and bestowed them high position.The miraculous incidents that took place through the hands of the infallibles (PBUT) were ...
When it comes to Umar’s conduct at the home of Sayyida Fatima (as), do we have any documentary evidence that highlights his conduct? The answer is yes, accounts of his conduct on that fateful day can be located in the following books:
Musnaf of Imam Ibn Abi Shebah, Volume 7 page 432 Tradition 37045
al Imama wa al Siyasa pages 18-30 Dhikr Bayya Abu Bakr
Tareekh Abul Fida Volume 1 page 156 Dhikr bayya Abu Bakr
History of al-Tabari, Volume 9 ...
Some year, Mahdi Abbasi (one of the Abbasid Caliphs) entered Madinah and after visiting the Prophet's (S.A.W.) shrine conducted a meeting with Imam Kadhim (A.S.). To examine Imam Kadhim (A.S.) scientifically, he posed the debate about the taboo against wine in the holy Quran and asked:"Is wine forbidden in the holy Quran?" He then continued, "Most people know about the negative view the Quran holds about drinking wine, but they do not know ...
- Imam al-Hadi (A.S.) said to one of his adherents: When Allah intends goodness for somebody; He makes him accept the blame of the friends.2- Al-Mutawakkil (the Abbasid caliph) vowed he would give much money as alms if he would recover his health. When he was healthy, he wanted to fulfill his vow: therefore, he asked the scholars how much he should give as alms so as to be regarded as much money. The caliph then submitted the question before ...
Mukhtar sends a Message
From his prison, Mukhtar sent a message to Ryfaah and his companions. The message was as follows:
Allah has made your reward greater. He has just decreased your sins for fighting the unjust. Now I ask you to help me in taking severe revenge on Imam Hussein's killers.
Rufaah answered Mukhtar's message. In it he said:
We are ready to break into the prison to release you!
Mukhtar ordered them not to do that.
Abdullah ...
Imam Jafar bin Muhammad had two kinds of different behavior towards the rulers, especially towards Mansour Abbasi; these two seem to be contradicting each other. He would sometimes talk nicely to him, trying to justify himself and he would sometimes treat him roughly.He would talk calmly sometimes and he seemed to be asking Mansour to believe him. For instance, “I swear I did not do that and I do not think that anyone should do something ...
One of Islam's most revered holy sites - the tomb of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) at al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque - could be destroyed and his body removed to an anonymous grave under plans which threaten to spark discord across the Muslim world.
The controversial proposals are part of a consultation document by a leading Saudi academic which has been circulated among the supervisors of al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque in Medina, where the remains of the ...
(This part gives) an account of the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, the first of the Imams of the belicvers, of the rulers (wulat) of the Muslims and of God's (appointed) successors in religion after the Apostle of God, the truthful one and the trusted one, Muhammad b. Abd Allah, the seal of the Prophets, blessings on him and his pure family. (He was) the brother of the Apostle of God and his paternal cousin, and his helper ...
إنَّ المَغْبُونَ مَنْ غُبِنَ عُمْرَهُ وَإنّ المَغْبُوطَ مَنْ أنْفَذَ عُمْرَهُ في طَاعَةِ رَبِّهِ.
A loser is the one has wasted his time, and a winner, whom everyone will envy, is the one who has spent his time worshipping Allah.
إنَّ العاقِلَ مَنْ نَظَرَ في يَوْمِهِ بِغَدِهِ، وَسَعى في فِكاكِ ...
Name: HasanTitle: Mujtaba ,Sibte AkbarBye name: Abu MohammadFather: Ali ibne Abi Taleb(A.S).Mother: Fatima binte Mohammad (S.A)Date of birth: 15th Ramezan 3 A.HPlace of birth: Madinah e MonavvarahPeriod of Imamat: 10 years (40 to 50 A.H)Period of khilafat: 6 MonthsAge: 47 years. (7 years with Mohammad (S.A).30 years with Imam Ali (A.S).10 years as Imam)Date of Martyrdom: 28 safar 50 A.H.(poisoned by his wife Jo’dah)Shrine / cemetery: ...
Special features of Imam Hassan Askari's Morality
Imam Hassan Askari (AS) was a gracious personality and an unmatched exigent of the Qur'an. More than 100 well-known wise men remained continuously present in his assembly.During a period of 16 years, when he lived in Iraq, the territories from Syria up to Medina, particularly Iran was under his influence.
Imam Askari's spiritual and knowledge influence went to the extent that it over-whelmed ...
There was a great Shia’h Scholar in the days of our tenth holy Imam al-Hadi (as). Once a Nasibi (a person who curses the Ahlul-Bayt) had a debate with this scholar and the scholar defeated him through Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions.One day this scholar came into a gathering, which consisted mostly of Sayyids and people of Banu Hashim; and Imam al-Hadi (A.S.) was also present. In the centre of that gathering, Imam (A.S.) was seated ...
1. IntroductionWe have gathered [1] here tonight in memory of the person who has given us our identity as "Shi'a Muslims". We take pride in calling ourselves "Shi'as of 'Ali" - the Partisans or Followers of 'Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.).Tonight I am going to talk on the caliphate of Imam 'Ali bin Abi Talib because of questions asked by many people about the recent controversy on "the explicit appointment" of the Imam to the position of caliphate ...
Imam Sadeq (AS) has said:
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“Surely Prophet Ibrahim (AS) called on God to give him a daughter to weep after his death.” The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said:
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“What good offspring are the girls! For they are kind, obedient, sympathetic and having blessing with them.”
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“Whoever curses his child, God will afflict him with poverty.” Imam Sadeq (AS) has also said:
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“Girls are as benefaction but boys are as ...