Message of Imam Khomeini on the martyrdom of Allama Arif Hussain Al Hussaini:Hujjatul Islam Syed Arif ul Hussain Al Hussaini (RA): The loyalist and lover of Islam and its revolution; the defender of the oppressed and deprived; son of Syedul Shohada Aba Abdillah Al Hussain (AS).For those Mujahideen who understand the core problems of an Islamic state, and who promised to give their blood with other oppressed and impoverished people, they should ...
All religions of the world have laid great emphasis on the rights of parents and the duties of children towards them. According to Islamic teachings, to be obedient and to show kindness to parents has been enjoined in the Qur’an in such a manner as to say that among the noble deeds, to obey parents, treat them respectfully and to show kindness to them, is next to worshipping Almighty Allah. The Holy Qur’an says: “Your Lord ...
IS MAN POLYGAMOUS BY NATURE?
You will be surprised if you are told that the psychologists and the social philosophers in the West believe that man is born polygamous and monogamy is against his nature.
Will Durant, explaining the present day moral chaos, says that much of it is due to our incurable interest in variety. Man by nature cannot be content with one woman.
He says that by nature man is polygamous. Only the strongest moral ...
A Greedy Person is Never Satisfied
Coveting the belongings of others is a psychological state that forces the individual to pursue materialism in a matter that makes material gains an axis on which the mind rotates. Material inclination arises from uncontrollable greed. Because of the imaginary happiness that it creates, greed is considered a factor which brings misery into the lives of men. As a result man disregards everything and sacrifices ...
The second and third night of Muharram 1437 at Hussainia Babul Hawaij of Tuba in Qatif in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. 1437-2015Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Muharram is a month of remembrance and modern Shia meditation that is often considered synonymous with Ashura. Ashura, which literally means the "Tenth" in Arabic, refers to the tenth day of Muharram. It is well-known because of historical significance and mourning for the ...
The Almighty Allah says in the Quran: "...and be cautious of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship;" (Surah Nisa 4:1)
According to Imam al-Baqir (a.s.), the notable point in this verse is that the fear of Allah is mentioned alongwith the fear one should have about breaking relations with kith and kin.
In the book Al Kafi there is a tradition from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq ...
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah made a televised statement two days after the martyrdom of freed detainee Samir Kuntar in which he reminded Israel that Hezbollah will respond to the assassination of any member of the resistance in the way, time, and date it chooses.After sending his greetings to the Christians in the region and the world for the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (as) , and to the Muslims for the birth ...
Haidh (Menstruation or Period)
Haidh is a type of blood that is discharged from the womb of a woman every month. In order to better understand haidh let us follow the eight simple steps below:
Verification
If the blood seen is other than what is stated below, then it is haidh.
If the blood is not of istihadha
If the blood is not of nifas (blood seen after childbirth)
If the blood is not from a ...
On the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH) Baseej-e-Zainabia IKMT Kargil, Ladakh of India organized Eid Celebration and Jashn-e-Takleef to the newly entered to the Age of Maturation (Baligh) to girl child started to take responsibility. ...
Power of Satan and Jinn
Question: To what extent do Satan and the other jinn have power over human beings?
Brief Answer
The words “satan” and “jinn” are repeatedly mentioned in the Qur`an. There is also a chapter in the Qur`an named “al-Jinn”. “Satan” is a common noun that denotes any creature that is mischievous, misleading, and delinquent, whether it be human or not. “Iblis” is a proper noun and is ...
- The lecture series in remembrance of the demise of Imam Ruhullah Khomeini (QS) organized by the Academic Forum of the IMN across the nation enters its second day, on Monday 30th May, 2016.In Zone B, two lecture presentations titled “Wila’a and Bara’a” by Malama Maimuna Abdullahi and “Shaikh Zakzaky (H), a symbol of unity and spiritual son of Imam Khomeini (QS)” by Malama Maimuna Maigandi.The Lecture ...
A pious man never uses any means, except the lawful ones, and never accepts any unlawfully made money, in order to earn his living.
Thus, he respects the rights of all with whom he deals, and no one is harmed by his activities outside the home. He does not get involved in what is religiously unlawful due to his piety and does not lose the treasure of purity of his soul and contentment. When a pious man has finished working and returns home, he ...
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 ...
3. Opinion on Non-Permissibility of TawassulIn the opinion of Taqi al-Din Ibn Taymiyyah and later Hanbali scholars tawassul to the person of the Prophet (PBUH) himself is not permissible. Tawassul has three concepts, of which two are deemed correct, and according to Ibn Taymiyyah, whoever rejects these two concepts of tawassul is either an infidel or an apostate.1) Tawassul to the Prophet (PBUH) to reach God is indicative of faith and love for ...
1 - The Greatest Obligatory Act
عَنْ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ (ع) أَنَّهُ قَالَ: بِرُّ الْوَالِدَيْنِ أَكْبَرُ فَرِيضَـةٍ.
The Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) has said: “Goodness towards (one’s) parents is the greatest obligatory act.”
Mizanul Hikmah, Volume 10, Page 709
2 - The Best of Deeds
قَالَ الصَّادِقُ (ع): أَفْضَلُ ...
One day our first Imam, Imam Ali (A.S) went to the market with his servant, Qambar. There he bought two shirts, one which was really nice and expensive and the other which was not as nice. When Imam Ali (A.S) returned home he gave the better shirt to Qambar and kept the other one for himself. Qambar told Imam Ali (A.S) that it would look better if he wore the nicer shirt as he was the leader of the Muslims (Commander of the Faithful) while ...
Islam’s Original Plans for Marriage
And those who pray, "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous." [Holy Quran: Furqan 25:74]
Marriage Negotiations
When a marriage is being considered, it is customary among Muslims to conduct investigations about both families. Then they conduct negotiations to determine the conditions for the marriage and the wedding ...
Summary: In the Arabic literature, didactic verse was a mnemotecnic device for easily remember basic concepts. For this reason verses were used in many medical treatises. In this paper some medical poems will be considered, with particular regard to ibn Sina’s Urjuza fi al tibb (Poem on medicine) Key words: Arabic medical poetry, didactic poem, rajaz verse, Ibn Sinā, ...
Quranic sessions titled “Lessons from the Quran” are being held at the Islamic Centre of England during the holy month of Ramadan.
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Quranic sessions titled “Lessons from the Quran” are being held at the Islamic Centre of England during the holy month of Ramadan.The center hosts the program every day during the holy month starting from an hour before Iftar.Three Shia clerics will each address the ...
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 ...