Seerah

“O You, the greater than every great, Who have no partner and no vizier, O You, the Creator of the sun and the lighting moon, the shelter to the resorting fearful, the Liberator of tied captives, the nourisher of young babies, the setter of broken bo...

“O You, the greater than every great, Who have no ...

Many supplications were transmitted from Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) that he recited in the qunut of his prayers showing the extent of his devotedness and submissiveness to Allah. Here are some of them. 1. “O Allah, the founts of Your gifts are brimful, the ...

Many supplications were transmitted from Imam al-H...

When you read the lives of the infallible imams of the Ahlul Bayt (s), you find that the prominent point in their lives was their devotedness to Allah and their watching the night in worshipping, hymning, and reciting the Qur'an. Abu Firas al-Hamadan...

When you read the lives of the infallible imams of...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) honored people of intellect and knowledge, welcomed and preferred them to the rest of people because they were the source of light in the earth. Once, Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was informed that one of the Shiite ulama had argued with a...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) honored people of intellect an...

From the prominent qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) generosity was. He was the most liberal and generous one in his time. He was like his fathers who gave food out of love for Him to the poor, the orphan, and the captive. They gave food to others unt...

From the prominent qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s....

The Shia paid much attention to the matter of imamate because it was one of the bases of Islam. They often asked the present imam about the imam after him so that they would refer to him in their religious and worldly affairs, obey and follow him. Ma...

The Shia paid much attention to the matter of imam...

The knowledge of the infallible imams was like the knowledge of the prophets with no difference between them. As the knowledge of the prophets and messengers of Allah was inspirational that Allah had endowed them with to be the authority on His peopl...

The knowledge of the infallible imams was like the...

The qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) were like the qualities of his fathers who were distinguished by them over all people. All elements of honor and dignity met together in him. He got all virtues and excellences. It sufficed him that he was one of ...

The qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) were like the...

All those, who wrote the life of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.), saw honor, dignity, knowledge, piety, and charisma in his great personality and showed their admiration and high regard to him. Here are some sayings of historians and scholars about him: 1. Abul ...

All those, who wrote the life of Imam al-Hadi (a.s...

He inherited gravity and reverence from his fathers. The mien of prophets and brightness of guardians appeared on him, and no one of his enemies or followers met him unless he revered and respected him highly. Muhammad bin al-Hasan al-Ashtar al-Alawi...

He inherited gravity and reverence from his father...

The intelligence, geniuses, and talents Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) had in his childhood astonished the minds and amazed the intellect. He had a strong memory, excessive intelligence, and sharp wit. Historians have mentioned many examples on his intelligence...

The intelligence, geniuses, and talents Imam al-Ha...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) grew up in a family different from all families in its noble conducts, high morals, and lofty virtues. Their young revered the old and the old respected the young. Historians mentioned wonderful pictures from the high conducts of ...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) grew up in a family different ...

His birth and upbringing Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was a pure branch from the tree of prophethood and a shiny bough from the tree of imamate. By him and his fathers Allah has consolidated Islam and exalted monotheism. Before talking about the aspects of hi...

His birth and upbringing Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was a...

Then, Qasim the son of Imam Hasan and nephew of Imam Husayn fought until he was killed. He was below the age of maturity. He had sandals on his feet and, during the fight, one of the straps of sandals came off. In the heat of the action, he stopped a...

Then, Qasim the son of Imam Hasan and nephew of Im...

By now, no one was left but the Imam's family. The first one that came forward was 'Ali al-Akbar. He was twenty-seven years old, born on the 11th of Sha'ban in the 33 Hijrah (653 CE). He was similar to the Prophet in his features and speech. The wome...

By now, no one was left but the Imam's family. The...

Among the sciences which Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, presented during his lectures was the exegesis of the Holy Koran. Indeed he devoted a time of his times to it. He discussed all of its affairs. The scholars of exegesis, though t...

Among the sciences which Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Baq...

The historians and the narrators have unanimously agreed that the Ima`ms of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, predicted many bloody fights and events. Then they occurred on the arena of life, as the Ima`ms predicted. Ima`m 'Al...

The historians and the narrators have unanimously ...

As for the jurisprudence of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, most of it was taken from the two Ima`ms al-Ba`qir and his son al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. The Ima`mi jurisprudence encyclopedias - such as al-Hada'iq, al-Jawa`hir...

As for the jurisprudence of the members of the Hou...

In his traditions, Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, analyzed the essence and ranks of faith. In them he talked about the qualities of the pious and Allah's favors for them. The following are some of the traditions which have been repor...

In his traditions, Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), ...

Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and all the Ima`ms of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, took great care of their Shi'ites. They wanted them to follow their guidance and behavior. They wanted them to be pious in...

Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, an...

Imam Abu Ja'far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, talked very much about the lives and maxims of the prophets. The specialists in these subjects have reported many traditions on his authority. The following are some of them: 1. Part of Allah's Revelation ...

Imam Abu Ja'far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, talke...