The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P) was sitting in the mosque in Madina giving a talk to some of his followers while they were waiting for Salaat time to set in.A rich man wearing expensive clothes came and sat in front of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P) to listen to his talk.Meanwhile another man who had also came to listen to the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P) sat down beside the rich man.The second man was not rich; in fact he was quite ...
The revered religion of Islam is in fact a system supplied with beliefs, morals and practical matters. Religious faith in Islam consists of joining up of the heart with God and belief in the Day of Judgment; the angels; the Prophets and the Glorious Quran. Morality in Islam consists of humbleness; humility; etiquette; patience; submissiveness; fortitude; tolerance; perseverance; kindness; compassion; good will; having mild disposition; chastity ...
Activists on Social Media said that a black 4×4 vehicle opened fire at Al-Marzouq Hussainia hall in Wadyan village in the island of Sitra in the early Monday (January 11, 2016) at around 3 a.m.
Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Activists on Social Media said that a black 4×4 vehicle opened fire at Al-Marzouq Hussainia hall in Wadyan village in the island of Sitra in the early Monday (January 11, 2016) at around 3 a.m.The photos circulated on ...
My name is Zuzana. I was born in 1977 in communist Czechoslovakia. I think both of my parents were baptized, but because of strong influence of communism in our country which opposed (any) religion, they never talked about their belief, my mother doesn‘t beleive in existence of God, my father has just recently re-discovered faith in God, he follows teachings of spiritual „Masters“ of India, a path called „Sang ...
... Thiqat al-'Islam Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni, from Muhammad ibn Yahya, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn `Isa, from Muhammad ibn Sinan, from 'Awn ibn al-Qalanisi, from Ibn Abi Ya'fur, who reports Abu `Abd Allah (al-'Imam al-Sadiq) (A) to have said: "One who meets Muslims with a double face and a double tongue, on the Day of Judgement he will come with two tongues of fire." [1]
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Double-facedness is the characteristic of the person ...
Hadith Number 1:Zakat, A Bridge of Islamرُوِيَ عَنِ النَّبِي أَنَّهُ قَالَ: أَلزَّكَاةُ قَنْطَرَةُ الإِسْلاَمِ، فَمَنْ أَدَّاهَا جَازَ الْقَنْطَرَةَ وَمَنْ مَنَعَهَا إِحْتَبَسَ دُوْنَهَا وَهِيَ تُطْفِئُ غَضَبَ الرَّبِّ.It has been narrated from the Noble Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad-Amin Pouramini, a professor in the Islamic Seminary of Qom city, Iran, stated that the belittling of the term “hَarَam” (shrine) by Wahhabi networks when referring to Mashhad’s Holy Shrine of Imam al-Ridha is an attempt to taint and discredit Shiite Islam. He noted that the Wahhabi school of thought often condemn Shi’a Muslims for making pilgrimages and giving respect to ...
Composed by: Saleha Fatima Midhat Toronto, Canada Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it, but love for my near relatives. (Chapter 42, verse 23, Holy Qur'an). Do the justice to Prophet’s Progeny Love and honour Naqi and Askari Abraham had prayed “Give the Imamat To my progeny O God of ‘Rahmat’ Naqi was Abraham’s great grandson Askari was Abraham’s great grandson Do the justice to Prophet’s Progeny Love and honour Naqi and ...
Fatma: Nevertheless, there are some scholars who recommend that in certain societies women should cover completely. Would this not go against the ideology that men should “lower their gazes” and not think of women in an ill manner? How are men to learn and practice this idea if Muslim women are continuously asked to cover extensively?
Sayyid: Most scholars do not advocate the extent of such practices (complete covering). Certainly, it ...
When Ramadan moon appears in the Nigerian sky, thousands of less privileged Muslims in the West African county are certain that quality feeding is guaranteed as the rich, politicians and governments try to outdo one another giving out foods, money and other welfare packages.
"At least 84 feeding centers have been established across the state to ensure smooth conduct of the annual event," Tukur Alkali, religious affair commissioner for Nigeria's ...
It is common for children to have disagreement or arguments at times. However, when children fight, the risk is that someone will be hurt. Fighting and aggression range from common `rough and tumble' play to more severe, destructive behavior. If not dealt with early, aggression can get worse. Children may not learn better ways of behaving without help from their parents. This article gives some suggestions to help you teach your preschooler ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency - The Bahraini regime has reportedly ended a temporary suspension of the country’s only independent newspaper after criticism from human rights groups.Bahrain’s Information Affairs Authority (IAA) issued a statement announcing the lifting of the two-day ban on al-Wasat newspaper, the official BNA news agency reported on Sunday.On August 6, the IAA said it had temporarily closed the newspaper “due to ...
Imam ‘Ali Naqi (A.S) narrates that Prophet Musa (A.S) asked Allah, “O Allah! What is the reward for one whose eyes shed tears with your fear?” The reply was, “O Musa (A.S)! I shall save his face from the heat of the Hellfire and prevent him from the hardship of the Hereafter!”The Prophet of Islam (P.B.U.H) said, “One whose eyes water with the fear of Allah, in return for every drop of his tears ...
O ye people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good; and do not follow the footsteps of the Evil One, for he is to you an avowed enemy. [Holy Quran: Baqara 2:168]
The Virtues and Vices of Wealth
A man's need for property and wealth to manage his life's affairs, and especially with the burdensome responsibility of managing a family, is a completely natural need. Wealth and property, business and commerce are not in any way connected with ...
Look before You Leap A Muslim once insisted upon receiving a special piece of advice from the Holy Prophet (s). He (s) replied, ‘Do you pledge to act upon it if I do?’ ‘Certainly! Ya Rasool Allah.’ ‘Are you sure you will act on it?’ ‘Absolutely! Messenger of God.’ ‘Do you promise to act on it?’ ‘I promise, Ya Rasool Allah.’ After repeating the question three times intentionally to make him realise the significance of the ...
Imam Sajjad said: One thing guaranteeing men’s prosperity is to have children whom they can help. [Kafi, v.6, p.2]
The Position and Worth of Children
Children, whether male or female, are the greatest and most beneficial blessing that God has favored his servants with. The Prophet Abraham (Pbuh) did not have any children and was sad about this. When he was very old, God gave his worthy servant two sons: Ismael and Issac. Issac is the ...
Post reminders of your objectives in places that you look at often (i.e. computer screens, back of the bathroom door, on your dashboard, etc. Reflecting on your objectives and goals will lift your spirits and remind you that you will be successful at some point in the future. * Listen to motivational speeches and read motivational stories or messages, but don't spend much money on them. Motivational speeches (as with lectures) utilize an ...
Anyone who is good-natured with a pleasant disposition would also face the hardships and problems of life in the same manner. These are the kinds of personality that people are attracted to and continually seek. The pleasant disposition and attitude of a person would be immune to psychological disorders since their outlook to life is to overcome their hardships in the best feasible manner.
"Imam Sadiq (PEACE BE UPON HIM) stated: 'No ...
Humbleness is an outstanding feature in the lives of Ahl al-Bayt. Ibn Masud reports: A person came to the presence of Allah’s Messenger and when he started to speak, he was trembling. The Holy Prophet (S) said, “Calm down; I am not a king.”192 Another person reports: A group of people and I went to the presence of the Holy Prophet (S) and said, “You are our master.” The Holy Prophet said, “Allah, the Blessed and Exalted, is the ...