Seerah

The tenth day of Muharram, Ashura, dawned. Before going into battle Imam Hosein (pbuh) went into the tent of his son Zayn ul-Abidin (pbuh) who was lying ill on a sheep's skin, too weak to join his father in battle. He was being tended to by his aunt ...

The tenth day of Muharram, Ashura, dawned. Before ...

When Zaynab (pbuh) learnt of her brother's proposed journey to Kufa she begged her husband to give her leave to accompany her brother. Abdullah pointed out that such a journey was fraught with difficulties and hardship. Zaynab (pbuh) insisted, saying...

When Zaynab (pbuh) learnt of her brother's propose...

On the night before Friday the 19th of Ramadan in the fortieth year after hijrah, Imam Ali (pbuh) went to the central mosque for prayers. Shortly after the adhan (call to prayer), Zaynab (pbuh) heard a heart-rending cry. Soon the cries came nearer to...

On the night before Friday the 19th of Ramadan in ...

Zaynab (pbuh) grew into a fine statured young woman. Of her physical appearance little is known. When the tragedy of Karbala befell her in her mid-fifties she was forced to go out uncovered. It was then that some people remarked that she appeared as ...

Zaynab (pbuh) grew into a fine statured young woma...

Zaynab (pbuh) shared with her brothers and sister the extraordinary position of having such examples to look up to, emulate and learn from, as her grandfather, the Prophet of Allah (pbuh), her mother Fatima (pbuh), daughter of the Prophet, and her fa...

Zaynab (pbuh) shared with her brothers and sister ...

Mother of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her)Hazrat Najmah is the mother of Imam Reza and Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be upon Them). Tens of names and epithets have been mentioned by historical books related to Hazrat Najmah such as Najmah, Toktam, Tahe...

Mother of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her)Hazr...

BirthOne can hear the sound of joyfulness by heavenly beings from the city of Medina. There is a ray of light beaming out of the simple and affable home of Imam Kazem (Peace Be Upon Him). The stars have become brighter and the moon is shining like th...

BirthOne can hear the sound of joyfulness by heave...

Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Blessed and the Gracious Divine Lady from the Holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) was born in the holy city of Medina on the First Day of the month of Dhu al-Qa"dah 173 A.H. Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) was the most learned schola...

Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Blessed and the G...

Date of birthThere are major differences concerning the birth date of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her) and the main reason is due to the efforts made at that time for curbing the Shias and their attempts to hide their religious identity. Furtherm...

Date of birthThere are major differences concernin...

In order to interpret the Qur’anic concept of intercession, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) of Islam and his true successors in their remarks referred to it as an Islamic principle. There are thousands of traditions on intercession and its requirements in th...

In order to interpret the Qur’anic concept of inte...

Addressing Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him), Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God Upon Him and His Progeny) said: “O Ali, he who goes on pilgrimage to me or one of my descendents, will be visited by me on the Day of Judgment and will be saved by me from th...

Addressing Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him), Prophet M...

Fatima Ma’soomah too intercedes and the expanse of her intercession encompasses the entire history of Islam. The reason for qualification of Fatima Ma’soomah to intercede is explained in a tradition handed down from Prophet of Islam: “He, who learns...

Fatima Ma’soomah too intercedes and the expanse of...

Being a virtuous incarnate, it is no exaggeration if we call Hazrat Massoumah (SA) second to Hazrat Fatima (SA). She passed away in the prime of her life, at age 17, away from her home. She departed from Medina to Marve, eager to meet her brother Ima...

Being a virtuous incarnate, it is no exaggeration ...

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: soon a lady by the name Fatimah from my family will be buried in Qum. Heaven becomes obligatory on one who visits her. Imam Radha (A.S.) said: One who visits her will be granted Heaven. Imam Jawad (A.S.) said: that one who vis...

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: soon a lady by the name Fa...

The people of Qum made a mausoleum of straw structure, which was intended to be given the utmost respect and importance for this lady, the daughter and the sister of the Imam. After 50 years, the daughter of Imam Jawad called Zainab, instructed for f...

The people of Qum made a mausoleum of straw struct...

The Muslims and the well wishers of Ahlul-bayt respectfully washed the holy body of Hadhrat Ma'soomah and shrouded her, and when the burial time arrived the As'ari nobles decide to bury her at a special place and not at the common cemetery. This was ...

The Muslims and the well wishers of Ahlul-bayt res...

Fatemah Ma'soomah and her companions finally entered the town of Qum on 23rd Rabi ul-Awwal 201 (A.H.) where they were very warmly welcome by the people of the town. The people of Qum were elated to have the daughter of the seventh Imam among them. Mu...

Fatemah Ma'soomah and her companions finally enter...

One year had passed since the 8th Imam had left for Merv. All the Prophets family members living in Medina yearned and were eager for his return.It was already a year now that they had not seen their dear Imam and their hearts only desired and yearne...

One year had passed since the 8th Imam had left fo...

Merv is the name of a city in Khurasaan. After Imam Kadhim's death, Imam Ridha (A.S.) assured the office of the Imamate. He was 35 years old. He was now the protector of Islamic Ummah and the guide of the Muslims. He was the only successor who was gi...

Merv is the name of a city in Khurasaan. After Ima...

At that time, the Prophet's offspring were tortured by the governors and the kings, especially Imam Kadhim (A.S.) who was also being continuously suffered at the hands of the cruel Khalifas. Fatimah Ma'soomah's heart hurt to see her father in discomf...

At that time, the Prophet's offspring were torture...

Among the children of the seventh Imam(a.s.), Hazrat Fatimah Masooma bint Musa ibn Jafar(a.s.) has a special position after Imam Ali Riza(a.s). Due to her faith, virtuousness and training under the guardianship of Imamate she reached such a position ...

Among the children of the seventh Imam(a.s.), Hazr...