Islamic Articles

The Jehad; the Holy WarBy: Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi LariIslam's aim, in its wars, battles and national uprisings against polytheism and materialism, has not been conquest, expansionism, imperialism or the seizure of others' financial resources. The earl...

The Jehad; the Holy WarBy: Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi L...

On Whom The Fast Is Compulsory ?Adopted by: Imam Reza NetworkIt is incumbent upon every adult person of sane mind to fast every day throughout the month of Ramazan, provided that:1. He or she is not travelling.2. He or she is not suffering from any i...

On Whom The Fast Is Compulsory ?Adopted by: Imam R...

What is Taqiyah?by : Syed Saeed Akhtar RizviChapter 1What is Taqiyah?"He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief in Him, (is the liar) except he who is compelled while his heart remains steadfast with the faith (has nothing worry). But who opens hi...

What is Taqiyah?by : Syed Saeed Akhtar RizviChapte...

Legal Imitation of a Mujtahidby : Hojjat al-Islam Mahdi Hadavi TehraniQuestion: What do the terms “marja’iyyah” and “taqlid” mean?Brief AnswerMarja’iyyah is a legal term that means “the issuance of a legal ruling (fatwa).” Conceptually, it is coupled...

Legal Imitation of a Mujtahidby : Hojjat al-Islam ...

Temporary MarriagesBy : Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi LariIslam is a realistic and practical religion. Divinely inspired and it fits human nature like a glove. It does not exalt, as ideals, ways of life which are contrary to nature. It therefore rejected the...

Temporary MarriagesBy : Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari...

Attributes of Allah swtBy Ayat. Muhammed BeheshtiMany names and attributes of Allah have been mentioned in the Qur'an."He is Allah, besides whom there is no god. He has know­ledge of everything, whether perceptible or imperceptible. He is the Benefic...

Attributes of Allah swtBy Ayat. Muhammed BeheshtiM...

Introduction to Islamby Sayyid Hussein AhmedThe word "ISLAM" is derived from the Arabic words "salaam", which means peace and "taslim", which means submission. The follower of Islam is a Muslim. The word "Muslim" translated to English literally means...

Introduction to Islamby Sayyid Hussein AhmedThe wo...

The Promised Imam Mahdi (a.s)"What Remains with Allah is better for you if you are believers (11:86)"The Birth of the Imam (A.S): Al Hujjat ibn Al -Hassan Al - Mahdi (as) the 12th divine leader of Islam was born on dawn, Friday the 15th of Shaaban 25...

The Promised Imam Mahdi (a.s)"What Remains with Al...

Birth of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in Ahle Sunnah A number of traditions have been narrated from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) of Islam and the truthful Imams of Ahle-bayt (a.s.), regarding the uprising of Qaem-al-Mahdi towards the end of this world and his ov...

Birth of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in Ahle Sunnah A number...

The Beginning of MigrationThe auspicious days of celebrating the birth of our Master of the Age have renewed our desire to know more about him. Carrying his love, we begin to traverse the valley of His greatness. We carry his remembrance and his name...

The Beginning of MigrationThe auspicious days of c...

Shi'ahs and The Holy Qur'anShi`ahs believe that "The Qur`an is the Divine wahi revealed by Allah Almighty to His greatest Prophet (S.A.W.) in order to explain everything. It is His eternal miracle which has proven that humans are unable to challenge ...

Shi'ahs and The Holy Qur'anShi`ahs believe that "T...

Why Ashura most certainly belongs to all Muslims?Imam Reza (A.S.) NetworkFor these events are of the utmost importance for all Muslims today. Culminating in the murder and beheading of the grandson of the Holy Prophet (S) and his companions, these tr...

Why Ashura most certainly belongs to all Muslims?I...

Shiahs and the Purified SunnahBoth Parties` Stand Towards The SunnahOne of the lies circulated against the Shi`ahs by some fools is that Shi`ahs reject the Sunnah of the Chosen One, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny, a nonsense...

Shiahs and the Purified SunnahBoth Parties` Stand ...

Atributes of ShiasThe central part of volume 65 of Bihaar Anwar deals with attributes of a Shia and how necessary it is for us all to read this part and discover what vital responsibility has been laid down upon this sacred name of "Shia-e-Ahlulbayt"...

Atributes of ShiasThe central part of volume 65 of...

Our Belief - Part I(A Brief Description of Islam as the Shi'ites Believe)By : Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem ShiraziPREFACE1- In our era we witness a great deal of changes that are caused by Islam, which is the greatest of the Divine Religions. It h...

Our Belief - Part I(A Brief Description of Islam a...

Our Belief - Part II(A Brief Description of Islam as the Shi'ites Believe)By : Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem ShiraziCHAPTER THREEThe Holy Qur'an and the Scriptures24- THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE REVELATION OF DIVINE BOOKSWE BELIEVE that, for the guidance...

Our Belief - Part II(A Brief Description of Islam ...

Our Belief - Part III(A Brief Description of Islam as the Shi'ites Believe)By : Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem ShiraziCHAPTER FIVEIMAMAT LEADERSHIP44- THERE IS ALWAYS AN IMAMWE BELIEVE that as God has decreed to send His Apostles with divine Guidanc...

Our Belief - Part III(A Brief Description of Islam...

Our Belief - Part IV(A Brief Description of Islam as the Shi'ites Believe)By : Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem Shirazi67 - THE PROHIBITED DISSEMBLANCEWE BELIEVE such suspicions arise by taking wrong information from our enemies, and what we explained...

Our Belief - Part IV(A Brief Description of Islam ...

Journey of the Unseen WorldBy : Ayatullah Najafi QuchaniForewordMan instinctively desires to have an understanding of the life Hereafter, i.e. the life after death and the state of the Barzakh (the interval between death and resurrection), which we a...

Journey of the Unseen WorldBy : Ayatullah Najafi Q...

Why Follow the Family of the Prophet (s) ?Verily Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you, O People of the House (Ahl al-Bayt) and to purify you a thorough purifying.[Verse of Purification from Qur'an 33:33]Prophet Muhammad (s) was as...

Why Follow the Family of the Prophet (s) ?Verily A...

The Creation of the UniversePraise is due to Allah whose worth cannot be described by speakers, whose bounties cannot be counted by calculators and whose claim (to obedience) cannot be satisfied by those who attempt to do so, whom the height of intel...

The Creation of the UniversePraise is due to Allah...