Human rights & Selection of justice and judiciary in view of Nahjul balagha (path of eloquence)
By
Dr Karam Hussain Wadho
Scope of Research Title.
The rules laid down by Ali a.s regarding Human rights appear to be batter and more useful for the Muslim Ummah as compared with the declaration made by the united nations on the subject.
We have to understand properly the views and ideas of Hazrat Ali in the light of his various testaments ...
(a) Though it is not directly relevant to our topic, it is essential to know that the human soul is by nature and instinct inclined to believe not only in the principle of tawhid (monotheism), but to follow(pursue) all truthful doctrines also. Yet, since the moment of birth and stepping into this universe, man starts growing and developing along with his natural urges and animal desires, except for those who are protected and assisted by God, ...
In the name of Allah the All Merciful the All Compassionate
O Allah You are Allah You are Merciful. (These are Your names) You are the Compassionate, the Sovereign, the Holy, the Flawless, the Giver of faith, the Guardian, the Incomparable, the Compeller, the Proud, the First, the Last, the Manifest, the Hidden, the Praised, the Glorious, the Beginner, the Restorer, the Loving, the witness, the Ancient, the Highest, the truthful, the element, ...
Sura Al-Ma'idah (The Food)
Sura Al-Ma'idah contains 120 verses, and, comparing all Suras of the Qur'an, the most frequence of the phrase ' O' you who have faith!' has occurred in this Sura. For example, in Sura Al-Baqarah, No. 2, this phrase has been repeated eleven times, but in this Sura it has been recited 16 times.
Introduction to the Sura:
This Sura has been called Al-Ma'idah (the food), because of the invocation of Jesus (a.s.) ...
The thirtieth sin, which is mentioned as a Greater sin, is 'not helping the oppressed people' and 'not warding off oppression from them'. In the tradition of Amash, Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says,
"…and not helping the oppressed (is a greater sin)."
To defend the oppressed is to help them ward off evil; not performing such a task is shirking a great duty which Allah has made incumbent upon us.
Imam Musa al-Kazim (a.s.) says:"If a ...
On p. 258, Vol. 1, of 'Ilal al-Sharai', and also on p. 92, Vol. 94, of Bihar al-Anwar, Imam al-Rida (as) was asked why an optional fast is recommended for the entire year, and he answered by saying that it served to complement obligatory fast. Then he was asked, "Why is there an optional fast for one day out of each ten days?" He (as) said, "It is so because Allah, the Praised and Exalted One, says, 'Whoever does a good deed will be rewarded ...
http://www.shahroudi.com/Portal.aspx?pid=71This Namaaz is prayed to seek fulfillment if legitimate desires. It can be prayed any time, or any day, but Friday is strongly recommended.
Pray this namaaz exactly like 2 Raka't Fajr Namaaz (SALAT), with the followingadjustments.
(a) In the first Raka't after Sooratul Faatih'ah recite Sooratul Qadr 100 times.
(b) In the second Raka't after recitation of Sooratul Faatih'ah, recite Sooratul ...
"`Then the Angel of Death-may peace be upon him-says (to the dying person): "O creature of God, have you secured your release and your security and amnesty? Did you hold on to the great handhold in the life of the world," Whereupon, with God's succour, he declares: "Yes". "What is it? " The Angel of Death asks him. "(It is) the wilayah of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib-may peace be upon him," He replies. The Angel says, "You have told the truth. God has ...
Section 3
The Divine Mercy
Ingratitude of Man after enjoying the Divine Mercy Every evil shall be equally punished along with ignominy All false deities shall vanish away on the Day of Judgment and they will disown their devotees.
(21) وَ إِذا أَذَقْنَا النَّاسَ رَحْمَةً مِنْ بَعْدِ ضَرَّاءَ مَسَّتْهُمْ إِذا لَهُمْ مَكْرٌ في آياتِنا قُلِ ...
As regards Umar bin Khalid Saydawi, Jabir bin Hurayth Salmani, Sa'ad the retainer of Umar bin Khalid, and Mujme' bin Abdullah Aezi, they came out with their swords in the beginning of the battle. They attacked the Kufan army and entered their ranks. The enemies too responded to their attack and
surrounded them while seperating them from their companions. Seeing this Abbas bin Ali (a.s) hastened towards them and rescued them ...
Those are limits set by God: those who obey God and His Apostle will be admitted to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath, to abide therein (forever) and that will be the Supreme achievement. [Holy Quran: Nisaa 4:13]
An Outlook on Family Rights
The rights of wives and husbands are completely described in the Glorious Quran. When studying them one can recognize these mutual rights as being one of the miracles of the pure culture of Islam. No ...
First of all, we shall take a cursory glance at its sublime content:قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدThat is, He is One in Essence as well as in Attributes. So, He is also One in worthiness to be the Worshipped Being {ma‘bud}.اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُThat is, He is free from want and all things are in need of Him, and He is Alone in being free from want.لَمْ يَلِدْThat is, He does not reproduce an equal for Him ...
It is probably true that many within the American political establishment would like to have good relations with Islamist movements in the Arab world. The reason for this unlikely propensity has nothing to do with any sudden, infatuation or love affair with political Islam on Washington's part. The U.S. consistently viewed Islamist groups in the Middle East and beyond with sullen hostility and convulsive animosity, especially after the ...
...Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni - may God be pleased with him - from a group of his teachers, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid, from his father, from 'Ali ibn al-Nu'man, from 'Abd Allah ibn Muskan, from Abu Basir, who says: "I heard Abu 'Abd Allah (A) say, 'A free human being is free in all circumstances. Should a misfortune befall him he bears it with patience (sabr). If calamities(ruins) strike him, they don't shatter him. If taken captive ...
In is narrated in a tradition that there is a valley in the Hell by the name of Ghassaq. There are 330 palaces in this valley. Every palace has 300 rooms. Every room has 40 corners. At every corner in the rooms there is a snake that has 330 scorpions in its belly. Every scorpion has 330 pouches of venom. This venom is so lethal that if a drop falls in the Hell, the inhabitants there would all perish!It is narrated that there are seven stages of ...
It is true that life can be very difficult for some individuals. They face hardships and frustrations till they are driven to despair. Even so, drinking liquor to forget their troubles is not a solution. The physical, economic and social repercussions of this evil will only magnify their problems and engulf them in a vicious circle from which it will be almost impossible to extricate themselves. It is an evil that must be fought by individuals, ...
In the name of Allah the All Merciful the All Compassionate
O True Safety! O True Protector! O possessor of Honour and great Heights! Pure and Chaste! Overpowering and powerful! Possessor of Power. O the one Who is called in different languages and words at the time of various needs. O the one whose one condition does not fear the other condition. You are the one whom the times cannot change, the place cannot cover You. Neither sleep ...