There is a well-known ḥādīth of the Prophet (s.w.a.) which has been preserved in the book al-Kāfī and in these last few days, through some of our friends who have the books of the Ahlus Sunnah at their disposal and have done research through these books, it is clear that this ḥādīth also exists in their books. The Noble Prophet (s.w.a.) has said:
إِنٌّـا مَعٌاشِرَ الأَنْبِيٌاءِ أُمِرْنٌا ...
12.The Holy Prophet [s] forbade the life of celibacy, and prohibited women from living in chastity and allowing their selves to remain unmarried."
13.Imam al-Jawad [a] wrote in a letter: "Whoever solicits you in marriage and you are convinced of his religion and his honesty, then do unite with him in wedlock."
Man La Yahdhuruhul- Faqih, vol. 3, p. 393; AI-Tahthib, vol. 7, p. 394
AI-Mustatraf, vol. 2, p. 218 ...
Tayammum is an act of worship consisting of wiping the forehead and the two hands. It is a substitute for wudu' and ghusl.Tayammum is performed in place of Wudhu or Ghusl when:1. Not enough water is available for Wudhu or Ghusl.2. Obtaining water for Wudhu will endanger your life or property or you are unable to procure water by any means.3. Using the ...
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to keep thinking about the unhappy events, and we can choose to refuse to think about them, and instead, relish the happy moments. All of us constantly go through various situations and circumstances, but we ...
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]
Exposition:
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 ...
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 ...
