Personalities

"Hesham ibn Hakam was one of the greatest followers of Imam al-Sadiq [a] and a pious man and an expert on Islamic laws." 13 Hesham was one of the closest helpers of the 6th Imam [a] and the 7th Imam and had discourses with his opponents on the basic ...

"Hesham ibn Hakam was one of the greatest follower...

Hesham enjoyed the special favour of the Imams [a]. Those distinguished remarks which have been quoted in the books of great writers in praise of Hesham have not been quoted regarding any other person. The 6th Imam [a] has prayed for him and said: "H...

Hesham enjoyed the special favour of the Imams [a]...

Hesham is one of the best scholars and authorities of Islam. He was famous for his knowledge and virtue among the learned men of his time. He was a genius and a gifted improviser and due to his good sense of taste and capability he used to be victori...

Hesham is one of the best scholars and authorities...

Kumayl bravely walked with the police. In the meantime, he recalled the beautiful days with his teacher and leader, Imam Ali [a]. Kumayl remembered the days when he was a soldier in the Imam's army. He remembered his fights against the disloyal, the ...

Kumayl bravely walked with the police. In the mean...

On Thursday night, the Muslims finish the night prayers. They sit down in lines. They implore Allah, the Merciful Creator, to forgive them their sins. They ask Him to be pleased with them. Sweet words flow out of the mosque minarets. The words fly hi...

On Thursday night, the Muslims finish the night pr...

King Ratbil ruled Turkey. Al-Hajjaj sent Abid al-Rahman bin al-Ashath to Turkey to invade it. Abid al-Rahman went deep into the Turkish land. He won victories at some battles. So, he sent al-Hajjaj a letter. In the letters he asked him to stop fighti...

King Ratbil ruled Turkey. Al-Hajjaj sent Abid al-R...

Imam Ali passed away. Mu'awiyah became a Caliph. Unjust rulers succeeded him. Life in Kufa became unbearable. The rulers imprisoned and killed the God-fearing followers of Ahlul Bayt. Ziyad bin Abeeh ruled Kufa. Then his son Ubaidullah succeeded him....

Imam Ali passed away. Mu'awiyah became a Caliph. U...

Imam Ali [a] was sitting with a group of his companions. One of them asked him about the explanation of the following Holy Verse: Therein every wise affair is made distinct. The Imam said: It's on 15th Shaaban. Then he added: By Allah, man faces his ...

Imam Ali [a] was sitting with a group of his compa...

Kumayl's face was bright. His beard was white. His heart was certain. Kumayl came into al-Hajjaj's palace. He saw al-Hajjaj sitting and his guards standing around him. He saw a headsman carrying a sword. Kumayl knew that al-Hajjaj would kill him, for...

Kumayl's face was bright. His beard was white. His...

Maytham did a lot of good for people. The people loved him very much. They wanted to take Maytham's body to bury it. But the police strictly prevented them from approaching it. One night, seven dates-sellers came. They saw the policemen burning a fir...

Maytham did a lot of good for people. The people l...

Maytham deeply believed in Allah. He was not afraid of the unjust. People were afraid of Ibn Ziyad. They shook with fear when they saw him. But Maytham did not pay attention to him. He knew that Ubaidullah's death was certain. He knew that the unjust...

Maytham deeply believed in Allah. He was not afrai...

Many companions of Imam Ali [a] supported Imam Husayn [a]. Many Muslims supported him, too. Ubaidullah bin Ziyad arrived in Kufa, He began arresting and imprisoning Imam Husayn's supporters. Maytham, Mukhtar al-Thaqafy, Abdullah bin al-Harith were in...

Many companions of Imam Ali [a] supported Imam Hus...

Habeeb bin Mudhahir was a good companion. After our Master Muhammad's demise, Habeeb had a close relationship with Imam Ali [a]. One day, Maytham was riding a horse. Habeeb bin Mudhahir was riding a horse, too. They met each other before Bani Asad. T...

Habeeb bin Mudhahir was a good companion. After ou...

Imam Ali [a] went to the market to meet Maytham al-Tammar. He sat and talked with him. Some people passed by them. They did not know the Imam. And some knew him. They were astonished to see the Imam sitting with a date seller. One day, Imam Ali [a] w...

Imam Ali [a] went to the market to meet Maytham al...

It was dawn. As usual, Maytham went to the date-palm trunk. He splashed it with water. The good ground sent out a sweet smell. Maytham said two Raka'as. Then he put his back against the date-palm trunk. Maytham had visited the date palm for more than...

It was dawn. As usual, Maytham went to the date-pa...

Muhriz bin Shahab bin Bujayr bin Sufyan bin Khalid bin Munqir al-Timimi1 He was among the chiefs of the people, and from the pure Shi'ites who were known for their Shi'ism. Muhriz was the commander of the left wing of the army headed by Ma'qal b. Qay...

Muhriz bin Shahab bin Bujayr bin Sufyan bin Khalid...

Some historian have called Qubaysa b. Dubay'a. He was the brave man who decided to resist the Umayads with his weapon and his people. However, the commander of the police gave him security over his blood and his poperty. So he put his hand in their h...

Some historian have called Qubaysa b. Dubay'a. He ...

He was among Hijr's companions. He was sent with Hijr while he was shackled. When he arrived at (the Marj of) Adhra, he asked (the police men) to send him to Mu'awiya, for he thought that Mu'awiya would be better than b. Sumayya (ie, Zyyad), When he ...

He was among Hijr's companions. He was sent with H...

Ibn Abu al-Haddid said: "One day, Ali, peace be on Him, look at Juwayriya and called Him: Juwayriya, follow me. For when I see you, I love you. Then he told Him about some affairs secretly. His last words to Him were: Juwayriya, love the person whom ...

Ibn Abu al-Haddid said: "One day, Ali, peace be on...

Sa'sa'a was among the Arab chiefs. He was among the virtuous highborn figures. He became Muslim during the lifetime of the Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless Him and his family. However, he did not met the Prophet, for he was still little. During the ...

Sa'sa'a was among the Arab chiefs. He was among th...

He was a noble Companion (of the Prophet). The Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him and his family, honoured him when he (ie, Adi) came to him. He was a great leader, sillful orator, and fearful hero. He became Muslim in the year 9 A.H , and his Isl...

He was a noble Companion (of the Prophet). The Apo...