Seerah

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and shared in enriching the scholarly school during the period of his leadership, which lasted nearly 17 years, and, also, safeguarded its patrimony. That period (of the Holy Imam) was distinguished by two...

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and s...

Imam Mohammad Baqir always put on new and clean dress. He perfumed himself and walked very comfortably, slowly and steadily. One day, some narrow minded ones criticized him saying your grandfather Ali (A.S.) used old and cheap clothes so why do you p...

Imam Mohammad Baqir always put on new and clean dr...

When I went to the ascension, surprising events happened there. Among them, when I arrived at the 4th sky, I saw there a lot of people who had lined up. Upon my arrival, Gabriel song the call for Salat (adhan), and Michael song Iqamah. Then I was sai...

When I went to the ascension, surprising events ha...

Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, the Prophet's (S.A.W.) companion, says that a poor emigrant (Muhajir) came to the Prophet (S.A.W.) and asked for help. The Prophet (S.A.W.) answered: "I do not have anything. Go to my daughter whose house is beside mine"...

Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, the Prophet's (S.A.W...

After the death of Fatima, she began a new life in history. Fatima appears as a halo in the visages of all of the oppressed who later be­come the multitudes of Islam. All of the usurped, extorted, oppressed, sufferers, all of those whose rights have...

After the death of Fatima, she began a new life in...

1) The Prophet (s) said, "On the Day of Judgment, a caller will call out, 'lower your gaze until Fatima has passed." Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 91 & 93, Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal quoted in the margin of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 190...

1) The Prophet (s) said, "On the Day of Judgment, ...

by : tebyan.net On the Day when the oppressed shall bite their hands (in fear); when the oppressors shall be gathered in humiliation and lowliness, remembering their disgraceful and shameful deeds: Then every one of them shall review his file, which ...

by : tebyan.net On the Day when the oppressed shal...

by : Abu Muhammad Ordoni It is reported that Lady Fatima (A) said: "My father said to me: `He who prays on your behalf, Allah, Exalted and Glorified is He, shall forgive him and make him join me wherever I may be in Paradise." For this reason, and to...

by : Abu Muhammad Ordoni It is reported that Lady ...

Introduction This is the story of the victory of truth. It is the story of a unique woman whose own fate was inextricably bound with the historical events of Karbala that have impressed upon mankind the true reality of living Islam. It was on the pla...

Introduction This is the story of the victory of t...

Speaker of Ahlul Bayt"s (A.S.) Virtues Fatimah was the daughter of the seventh Imam, Musa Al-Kazim (A.S.). She was born on the 1st of Dhilqa"da, 173 A.H.. Prior to her birth, Imam Sadiq (a.s.) spoke of her status: "Mecca is God"s sanctuary, Medina is...

Speaker of Ahlul Bayt"s (A.S.) Virtues Fatimah was...

Adopted from : Tuhaf al-Uqool Imam Sadiq(a) said: The unintelligent is fit for nothing and the unknowledgeable is unintelligent. He who understands will be excellent and he who is clement will be triumphant. Knowledge is protection, honesty is glory,...

Adopted from : Tuhaf al-Uqool Imam Sadiq(a) said: ...

Lineage The oldest and noblest tribe in the whole of Arabia was Banu Hashim. They were the descendants of Ibrahim through his son Isma"il. The Arabs respected and loved them for their goodness, knowledge and bravery. Abd al-Muttalib "Abd al-Muttalib ...

Lineage The oldest and noblest tribe in the whole ...

His Worship Imam Abu Muhammad al-Askari (a.s.)was the best worshipper among all people of his time. He spent the night with praying, prostrating, and reciting the Book. Muhammad ash-Shakiri said, ‘The imam sat in the mihrab and prostrated. I slept an...

His Worship Imam Abu Muhammad al-Askari (a.s.)was ...

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s 11th truthful descendant, Imam Hasan Al-'Askari (PBUH), martyred at the age of 28 years on Rabi’ul Awwal 8 year 260 AH, was one of that illustrious series of the immaculate infallible each member of whom displayed the m...

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s 11th truthful desce...

The Last Pilgrimage In the 10 th year of Hijrah the Prophet (SAW) performed the last pilgrimage of his life. He went through the Haj rites with great elegance in the company of thousands of Muslims. On his return journey he delivered a memorable and ...

The Last Pilgrimage In the 10 th year of Hijrah th...

Arbaeen, or fortieth, as it is known by Urdu-speaking Muslims, is a Shi’a religious observation that occurs 40 days after the Day of Ashura, the commemoration of the martyrdom by beheading of Hussein bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad whic...

Arbaeen, or fortieth, as it is known by Urdu-speak...

How the Ant Strived to Reach the Beloved The one important thing his reverence emphasized was the preparedness and being well-equipped by all those awaiting the reappearance of Imam al-Asr (AJ), even though they do not live long enough to witness the...

How the Ant Strived to Reach the Beloved The one i...

Birth and Childhood In the mid of the month of Ramadan, the 3rd year of Hijrah, a son was born in the small mud house of Hazrat Ali (A.S.). The Prophet (P.B.U.H), on behalf of Almighty God, named him Hassan (A.S.). Imam Hassan (A.S.) was brought up i...

Birth and Childhood In the mid of the month of Ram...

On the third day of the blessed month of Sha'ban, the fourth year after Hijrah and a year after the birth of Imam Hasan (A.S.), the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) was given the news of the birth of Imam Husain (A.S.). He hurried to the house of Imam Ali...

On the third day of the blessed month of Sha'ban, ...

Reasons and Motives Listen to understand Karbala All those who are familiar with the Imam's life do certainly realize that his role in serving Islam had started very early in his life. He has contributed to the rising Islamic movement when he was a b...

Reasons and Motives Listen to understand Karbala A...

When Abbas saw the death toll mounting amongst members of his family, he said to his brothers, Abdullah, 0thman and Ja'far, "0 Sons of my mother! Go forth to meet the enemy so that I may bear witness that you kept your covenant with Allah and His Apo...

When Abbas saw the death toll mounting amongst mem...