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Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr(631–658 CE)(10-38 Hijri) was the son of Abu Bakr and Asma bint Umais. He became Ali ibn Abi Talib's adopted son and one of his supporters. Life When Abu Bakr died, Asma bint Umais married Ali ibn Abi Talib ...

Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr(631–65...

What the Holy Quran Says About the Miracle of the Moon Splitting? By : Nabil Haroun Let us first examine closely the first verse of Surat Al-Qamar (chapter 54) and read it in context of the following verse(s) and the whole surah. The first verse says...

What the Holy Quran Says About the Miracle of the ...

Spread of Tashayyu' and Beginning of Shi'ite Historiography during the Safawid Era By : Rasul Ja'fariyan It should be noted that during the Safawid period, part of the historiography is related to the recording of historical developments of the Safaw...

Spread of Tashayyu' and Beginning of Shi'ite Histo...

The Love (Muhabbat) and Wilayat of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) is a Guarantee of True Safety and Protection By : Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Abdul Husain Dastghaib The real and true guarantee of protection from the terrible fright on the Day of Judgement is the W...

The Love (Muhabbat) and Wilayat of Hazrat Ali (a.s...

Barzakh Is In the Veil of This World By : Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Abdul Husain Dastghaib Some may think as to where such a vat world (realm) of Barzakh is at all situated? Our brain (intelligence) is unable to comprehend it. We will only say that th...

Barzakh Is In the Veil of This World By : Ayatulla...

The True Imam (Imam Hasan al-Askari (as)) Composed by : Saleha Fatima Midhat To him came the groups of peopleHe spent his time guiding people Shias had chance to get knowledgeAnd hear his preaching get knowledge Billions of salutes to AskariThe great...

The True Imam (Imam Hasan al-Askari (as)) Composed...

The Thirteenth Infallible, Imam Hassan Askari (as) His name is al-Hasan, Abu Muhammad. Being a resident of "Asgar a suburb of Samarra", he is titled al-Askari. His father was Imam "Ali An-Naqi (A.S.) and his mother was Salil Khatun, an ideal woman in...

The Thirteenth Infallible, Imam Hassan Askari (as)...

Born in Madina on the 10th of Rabuil Akhar 232 Hijri ( 6.12.846 AD) Died in Samarrah Iraq on 8th of Rabiul Awwal 260 Hijri (4.1.874) aged 28 years. Period of Imamat 6 years. Samarra (Surre Mun Ra’) was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghdad....

Born in Madina on the 10th of Rabuil Akhar 232 Hij...

Norooz, the Iranian New Year What an interesting coincidence this year! The start of the calendar year 1387 in Iran, coincides this year with the first of the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal. In other words, Farvardin, the first month of Spring accord...

Norooz, the Iranian New Year What an interesting c...

Norooz Promotes the Culture of Peace and Prosperity Norooz, a symbol of cultural resistance, has withstood the sociopolitical effects of foreign dominance and has always carried an everlasting message of peace and prosperity for Iranians, enabling th...

Norooz Promotes the Culture of Peace and Prosperit...

Different Faces in the Field of Mahshar (Grand Assembly) By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Abdul Husain Dastghaib Yawma…Afwaajaa (Surah Nabaa: 78, V: 18) meaning: The day the Trumpet will be blown and you will come up in various groups. It is mentioned in...

Different Faces in the Field of Mahshar (Grand Ass...

Dead Coming to Life in the World By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Abdul Husain Dastghaib On several occasions the dead do come to life in this world also. Just look at the vegetable world. You observe in the spring season that the trees become alive afte...

Dead Coming to Life in the World By: Ayatullah Sha...

How to Overcome Various Marriage Problems? By: Abdul Adheem al-Muhtadi al-Bahrani What is the cure for sexual impotence, and what are its causes? Question: What is the cure for sexual impotence, and what are its causes? My wife has begun thinking of ...

How to Overcome Various Marriage Problems? By: Abd...

The Occultation Of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S.) said, "O Ali know that the most strangest of the people of Imaan and the greatest of them in certainty are those people who will be in Aakheruzzamaan (the last period of time). They wil...

The Occultation Of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) The Holy Prop...

Does the verse of Muwaddat not refer to the Ahlulbayt? by : Ali Khalfan The main difference in the existing English translations of this verse 42:23 is in the clause “fil-Qurba” and we quote as follows: 1. For my near relatives (M.H. Shakir) 2. Those...

Does the verse of Muwaddat not refer to the Ahlulb...

Do You Want to Stay away from Sins?A man came to Imam Hussain (a.s.) and said, "I frequently disobey Allah and cannot prevent myself from sins; therefore, please, give me an advice O son of the Prophet so that I may keep away from sins."Imam: "Do fiv...

Do You Want to Stay away from Sins?A man came to I...

Muhammad (S.A.W.) The Most Influential Person in History From the 100, a ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History : By Michael H. Hart. My choice of Muhammad (S.A.W.) to lead the list of the world"s most influential persons may surprise som...

Muhammad (S.A.W.) The Most Influential Person in H...

Why Shi'aism is named Jafri Religion? For the sake of the propagation of the Shiite constitution in the shadow of the knowledge, political sacrifices, and devotion, the Shiite school was attributed to him and this religion was named as the Jafri reli...

Why Shi'aism is named Jafri Religion? For the sake...

17th Rabi Awwal, a Historic Day At the dawn of Friday, 17th Rabi Awwal, in 530 A.D.) a child born whose birth was announced in the divine Books (Old and New testaments). Muhammad ibn Abdullah is the last great prophet (who has divine book), and the m...

17th Rabi Awwal, a Historic Day At the dawn of Fri...

Different Aspects of Imam Sadiq's (Pbuh) Imamate 1. The Scientific Character of Imam Sadiq (Pbuh) Imam Sadiq (Pbuh) possessed a vast knowledge, wisdom and sense of justice. He founded an Islamic school and trained many students who had played special...

Different Aspects of Imam Sadiq's (Pbuh) Imamate 1...

Prophet - The Model of Goodness The behavior and personality of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.A) are the best examples to follow in life. A companion of his, who spent full ten years with him, has said: "Throughout my stay with him I never heard an indecen...

Prophet - The Model of Goodness The behavior and p...