It is obligatory to be content with what has been destined and decreed by Allah. Whatever has happened or will ever happen takes place by Divine decree and fate appointed by Allah but that does not mean any compulsion or coersion, for Divine decree in this case means Divine knowledge and announcement. What is meant is that Allah knows everything as it is and makes an announcement about it.
Whatever Allah does, that is the most proper, otherwise ...
Question: How many grave sins are there?
Answer: There are different methods to recognize the graver sin and we indicate towards two of these methods.
1. Every action the doer of which has been promised by Allah punishment and chastisement in the Holy Quran. (Whether, it is clearly stated or indicated or it may be emphatic prohibited again and again). It is a graver sin.
2. Through the correct and authentic traditions that have reached us ...
Question: What is the meaning of the verse:
“Therefore they shall laugh little and weep much…” [Surah Taubah 9:82]
Does it mean that the Almighty Allah has commended us to laugh less and weep more? Though weeping more is not allowed by any jurist, secondly when laughing is caused by happiness and bestowed pleasure to the body and soul, then why refrain from it?
Answer: Those who have explained the meaning of this verse have not ...
In order that an obdurate person may not think that the verses on the hypocrites do not pertain to the companions, as the ahl al-sunna claim, we have decided to present some of the verses that refer specifically to the believers.
In the wise book, Allah's says: "O You who believe! What is it with you that when it is said to you to go forth in the cause of Allah you cling heavily to where you are? Do you prefer the life of this world to that ...
The above two verses which flay the infidel Bedouins are clear regarding the fact that the nomads were deserving of criticism not because of their being occupants of desert. It was because of their ignorance of articles of Islamic acts and belief. For those Bedouins who followed the Islamic religion, the Holy book has praised them in the third verse. They have been promised Divine Mercy.
On the basis of this, people ...
Non-fulfillment of another's right, without a valid excuse is the twenty-sixth greater sin. If a person who has some right upon someone and demands his right but the one on whom the obligation rests does not fulfill the right, even though he is capable of it, then this person has committed a greater sin. Non-fulfillment of rights as a greater sin is according to Nass (Holy Quran and hadith). The frequently quoted tradition of Amash from Imam ...
I swear upon each crushed rib of this sacred flower
Humiliated, torn from her root, broken so sour
I swear upon each tear that fell from her holy cheek
And curse upon the cursed and their evil clique
I swear upon her unborn, as I give birth to this rhyme
An unborn, sinless, his presence his only crime
I swear upon her scent, as roses give allegiance
That no fragrance touched the prophet but her presence
I swear upon the echoes of her ...
They are not often seen or read, let alone implemented in the daily lives of Muslims. While this is a tragedy beyond all comprehension, a nearly bigger tragedy is that most households do not even have a third essential book, Sahifa Sajjadiya. Known famously as the Psalms of Islam, this book is a compilation of heart-rending supplications to God from his humble servant, Imam Ali ibn Hussain Zainul Abideen (peace be upon him). If we truly ...
The holy book of Quran and traditions has warned us about the inhibitions of prayer. All Muslims should try to pass those inhibitions and stand firmly for offering prayer.
On this regard we’ll mention some verses and some traditions which warns and talks about inhibitions.
O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of ...
The value of the prayer is so high and important, that’s why God has not made any exception in performing this act. God doesn’t want anyone to miss prayer’s deed and reward. God gives good deeds and benefits of prayer in this world and next world. Because of that like all nations before the prophetic mission were ordered to perform their prayer, Muslim nation (follower of the prophet (peace be upon him)) were ordered to offer their prayers ...
Without any doubt prayer among all other worships has got high and special values. Emphasizing and focusing on prayer is more than all others worship acts in Islam. Prayer has come into one of the important point in Islam and in the will of Prophets, Imams, mystics, Philosopher and great scholars.
The holy book Quran has got many verses regarding prayer. One of the important issues in our valuable books including books of mysticism, books of ...
Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas is behaving in a theatrical manner these days. It is very much like "now you see it, now you don't,"The talk about his mythical "letter" or "ultimatum" to Israel reminds us of the notorious illusions of the past few years such as the "September entitlement," the Annapolis conference and the numerous other lies and events orchestrated in coordination with the U.S. and meant to deceive and mislead ...
The Worldly Benefits of Kindness to Relatives
Numerous reports (Rawayaat) testify that Sileh Rahmi (kindness to one's relatives) also has worldly benefits. Like, increase in the life-span, postponement of death, increase in the number of descendants etc., Hazrat Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) related three traditions from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) in the court of Mansur Dawaniqi (l.a.).
1) "A man who has only three years of life ...
Among the fundamental intellectual topics that concern human life religious questions enjoy a particular importance. They have always been regarded in fact as the most basic concern for the well- being and destiny of man and have produced profound insights and extensive knowledge.
Scholars and researchers have undertaken wide-ranging and comprehensive studies on the origins and motives of man's religious concerns pursuing their researches with ...
The Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him and his family) has said:
"The Salat is the most important act of worship in the religion. If Allah (SWT) accepts one's Salat, then all other acts of worship will be accepted, and if the Salat is not accepted, then all other acts of worship will not be accepted either."
He (Peace be upon him and his family) has also said:
"One who does not pay importance to the Salat and considers it as something ...
The Salat in Islam is the greatest stimulus to faith and the high point in the life of a human being. A person who gives up reciting Salat has no faith in Islam and is far from humanity. While reciting Salat, we stand facing the Qiblah, ie. ka'bah which is the House of Allah in Makkah, and enter into discourse with our loving Creator. The Prophet (SA) has recommended that we should recite Salat in a mosque in Jarnah (congregation) with our ...
desires and sexual feeling, Islam has also enunciated the easiest ways of satisfying sexual desires and fulfilling sensual feelings. It has ordered its followers to marry at the beginning of puberty. It is the most recommended way.
The book also describes the punishment prescribed in Islam for adultery. It also discusses the way of life recommended by Islam which; if followed strictly; would minimise or even eradicate the practice of illicit ...
Amirul Momineen Ali (a.s.) says in Nahjul Balagha:
"One who claims (verbally) and says that I am hopeful of the Mercy of Allah, is a liar. By Allah if his claim is genuine then why is his sincerity not reflected in his actions."
It is true that hope and fear are inner feelings, but they are manifested in one's actions. Hence, Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says, "The Proof of fear is flight and the proof of hope is the effort to come ...
Captain Mehdi Meydani told that it would be the 4th friendship Quran competition between the armies of the two countries.He added that Oman would host this edition of the competition in February.“Memorization of 5, 10 and 20 Juzes (parts) of the Quran and memorization of the entire Quran will be the categories of the contest,” he said, adding that the two armies will have 3 contenders in each category.Captain Meydani noted that Iran’s ...
The above hadith makes it amply clear that not fulfilling someone's right or delaying the repayment of debt is equal to Khayanat. Consequently, all the traditions that are recorded in the chapter on Khayanat are equally applicable here and the Prophetic traditions have described Khayanat as a kind of oppression.
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) has announced:"A Muslim who inspite of being capable delays the repayment of debt has committed ...
