Islamic Articles

Sacrifice and Courage of Hadrat Abbas (A.S.) Adopted from the book "The Life of Imam Hussain (A.S.)" by: Sayyed Hashim Rasouli Mahallati Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: "Our uncle Abbas the son of Ali had a penetrating insight and a firm faith." (A'yan al-Sh...

Sacrifice and Courage of Hadrat Abbas (A.S.) Adopt...

Imam Zainul-Abideen (A.S.): The Eldest Son of the Saviour of IslamBy: Hujjat al-Islam Syed Zaki Baqueri He was the eldest son of the Saviour of Islam. He witnessed the brutal deaths of his father, his brothers and his uncles. He was shackled and tort...

Imam Zainul-Abideen (A.S.): The Eldest Son of the ...

Hadrat Ali Akbar, the Beloved Son of Imam Husain (A.S.)From the book "Tears and Tributes" by "Zakir Shaheed Associates" Who Resembled the Holy Prophet of Islam(S.A.W.) The whole town of Medina was humming with activity. People from all parts of the t...

Hadrat Ali Akbar, the Beloved Son of Imam Husain (...

Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.), the Leader of the Youth of ParadiseBy: Kaniz Fatima Alikhan Among the many blessings associated with the month of Ramazan, is the auspicious date of the 15th which marks the birth anniversary of our Holy 2nd Imam, Imam Hasa...

Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.), the Leader of the Youth...

Imam Hasan (A.S.), the Magnanimous I shall first narrate a tradition about Imam Hasan (a.s.). I hope this tradition becomes a beacon of guidance for all of us. Once a person came to the presence of Imam Hasan (a.s.) and made a fervent appeal for help...

Imam Hasan (A.S.), the Magnanimous I shall first n...

Advancement of Sciences by Imam al-Baqir (A.S.) The talents and genius of Imam al-Baqir, peace be on him, resulted in great abilities of knowledge that included all sciences, such as the tradition, philosophy, theology, jurisprudence, high maxims, an...

Advancement of Sciences by Imam al-Baqir (A.S.) Th...

Abbas (A.S.) ; the Standard Bearer of Hossein (A.S) The shifting sand dunes of Karbala were smeared with blood. Near one of wash dunes, on the bank of Alkoma, lay the prostrate figure of a youth with blood gushing out from innumerable wounds. The cri...

Abbas (A.S.) ; the Standard Bearer of Hossein (A.S...

Hazrat Zaynab (pbuh); Messenger of the Karbala Revolution Our heroine of Karbala, Lady Zaynab has been quoted as having said, after the slaughter of her Holy Brother, Imam Hosein: "Oh people of Kufa! Oh you deceivers! You traitors! You sinners! Now y...

Hazrat Zaynab (pbuh); Messenger of the Karbala Rev...

Lady Sakina, Engrossed by Divine Perpetual Beauty Imam Husain (a.s.): "Regarding Sakina, she is engrossed by the perpetual beauty of God and hence she is not ready to marry anyone." Sakina was one of the daughters of Imam Husain. She and her brother ...

Lady Sakina, Engrossed by Divine Perpetual Beauty ...

The Heroine of Karbala After Karbala, it was the mighty daughter of Imam Ali (pbuh) who took charge of the caravan of the Ahlul-bayt. The suffering and tribulations intensified, and it was Lady Zaynab (pbuh) who took on the role of Hazrat Abbas (pbuh...

The Heroine of Karbala After Karbala, it was the m...

Hazrat Ali Asghar (as) - The youngest martyr of Karbala By: Syeda Bint-e-Zahra Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS) - the youngest child of Hazrat Imam Hussain bin Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS) and Hazrat Rubab (AS), the daughter of the chief of the tribe of Kinda Imrau...

Hazrat Ali Asghar (as) - The youngest martyr of Ka...

Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad (as), the Guide of Muslims The father gently touched the fevered forehead of his son. He was Hussein Ibn Ali (as) who was sitting on the bed of his son Ali Ibn al-Hussein and had pinned hope in his luminous eyes. ...

Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad (as), the Gui...

Martyrdom of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (A.S.) Imam Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, became old and weak. This is because he exhausted himself by hard worship and obedience to Allah. The historians unanimously agreed that the Imam passed most his lifetime ...

Martyrdom of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (A.S.) Imam Zayn ...

Janab Zainab (A.S.), who laid the Foundation of Azadari by : Hujjat al-Islam Syed Zaki Baqueri Daughter of the Holy Prophet's(SAW) daughter. Sister of the King of Martyrs. She is a true role model for any woman today of any religion. She showed the w...

Janab Zainab (A.S.), who laid the Foundation of Az...

Where, when and how did Ruqqayya the daughter of Imam Hussain (as) die? How old was she? Where is she buried? According to different historical accounts, between the 3rd and 13th Safar is the martyrdom anniversary of Bibi Ruqqayya bint-al-Hussain(as)...

Where, when and how did Ruqqayya the daughter of I...

Abbas (a.s.), the Lion Roars Abbas, his brother; fearless, grand, Thundered, with rage, took a bold stand: Proximity of water, deny you can't your witting Caliph"s obnoxious flaunt in sheer buffoonery, arrant nonsense Convey to him scorn, intense. Po...

Abbas (a.s.), the Lion Roars Abbas, his brother; f...

Anecdotes from the Life of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.) Nasiba The Hero of Uhud Battle The deep scar on the shoulder of Nasiba, daughter of Kaab, spoke of a major wound in the past. Whenever the women, especially of the younger generation who h...

Anecdotes from the Life of the Holy Prophet of Isl...

Love For Poor People The books of traditions reported that once he chanced upon some poor men who put a few crumbs of bread on the ground in front of them and were eating them. They invited him to eat with them. He accepted the invitation and said: "...

Love For Poor People The books of traditions repor...

Imam Reza's (A.S.) Character His Solemnity As for the solemnity of Imam Reza(A.S.); faces were humbled in fear of it, for it was similar to that of the prophets and the testamentary trustees (of authority) whom Allah clothed in His light. All those w...

Imam Reza's (A.S.) Character His Solemnity As for ...

I saw Al-Reza (a.s.) through a lover's vision, By: Sahar Hussain The silent prayer that I oft whispered, echoed aloud in my ear; as I helplessly rose to leave. A little boy, laid crippled by the door, with his mother drowning in grief. The child; dis...

I saw Al-Reza (a.s.) through a lover's vision, By:...

Imam Hasan al-Askari (A.S.) Name - Hasan Title - Al-Askari Kunyat - Abu Muhammad Born - Monday 8th of Rabi-ul-Akhar 232 A.H. , at Medina Father's Name - Ali ibn Muhammad Mother's Name - Saleel Died - At the age of 28 years, at Samarra, on Friday 8th ...

Imam Hasan al-Askari (A.S.) Name - Hasan Title - A...