Beliefs

While lies were fabricated against the Prophet during his lifetime, it is to be observed that lies were multiplied and spread after his demise, with numerous Companions being there, and religion rendered vulnerable, and subject to people’s falsificat...

While lies were fabricated against the Prophet dur...

It might be that the Prophet (S) has warned against falsity against him after hearing that some people were fabricating lies against him though he being alive. In his book al-Ihkam fi usul al-ahkam,89 Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri reported from Abd Allah ibn Bu...

It might be that the Prophet (S) has warned agains...

It is commonly agreed among all that lying is the worst of abominations, and no trait can ever be possessed by man worse than calumny, beside no group malady is there more problematic and incurable than slander. Despite the fact that lying among indi...

It is commonly agreed among all that lying is the ...

The Rightly-guided Caliphs and great Companions particularly those giving legal verdicts – as is known before – used to evade and fear narrating hadith from the Prophet. Rather in fact they were turning away from this act, since they were aware of th...

The Rightly-guided Caliphs and great Companions pa...

Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah (may God’s mercy be upon him), reported from his father Amir al-Muminin (A), saying: Much clamour was raised about Merry the Coptic (Umm Ibrahim), regarding her Coptic cousin who used to visit and frequent to her. The Proph...

Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah (may God’s mercy be upo...

The above-mentioned were excerptions of the utterances of the eminent religious leaders, in respect of showing the status of the Messenger’s speech regarding the religious affairs. Concerning his words regarding the worldly affairs, it is said about ...

The above-mentioned were excerptions of the uttera...

They (traditionists) made the spoken Sunnah in the third degree, following the practised Sunnah, which comes after the Qur’an, that reached us through successive chain (mutawatir), in a way no doubt can be ascribed to it. For this reason it is quite ...

They (traditionists) made the spoken Sunnah in the...

Another important cause of disagreement between the gnostics and others especially the jurists, is the special view that the gnostics hold about shari'at, tariqat and Haqiqat. The gnostics and the jurists agree that the rules of Islamic law are based...

Another important cause of disagreement between th...

At a number of places in the Holy Qur'an Allah has directed people to ponder over the contents of the Holy Book and not to pass by them cursorily In a large number of verses, the universe and the entire creation have been described as Allah's signs. ...

At a number of places in the Holy Qur'an Allah has...

Out of the companions of the Holy Prophet Imam Ali is known for the eloquent description of gnostic truths and the stages of spiritual life. His sayings on this subject are a treasure of knowledge. As for the other companions of the Holy Prophet, the...

Out of the companions of the Holy Prophet Imam Ali...

Both the practical and theoretical aspects of gnosis are closely related to Islam, for like every other religion or rather more than any other religion Islam determines and explains man's relation to Allah, to the universe and to other man. Now the q...

Both the practical and theoretical aspects of gnos...

We now come to the theoretical aspect of gnosis. The theoretical gnosis deals with the nature of the universe and discusses man, God and the world. As such this part of gnosis has a close resemblance to theosophy, for both of them interpret the natur...

We now come to the theoretical aspect of gnosis. T...

The science of gnosis is one of the sciences which were born and grew on the lap of Islamic culture. This science can be studied and investigated from two angles, one of them being sociological and the other scientific. There is one important differe...

The science of gnosis is one of the sciences which...

For us Muslims, Jesus' (pbuh) second coming is of utmost importance. Born as a miracle of God, he invited the Israelites to the righteous path, performed many miracles in their presence, and is the Messiah and God's word (Qur'an, 4:171). When he retu...

For us Muslims, Jesus' (pbuh) second coming is of ...

How will we recognize Jesus (pbuh)? Surely he will have all the attributes of a Prophet, which will enable believers to recognize him. Moreover, no one will have seen or known him before, and no one will know his past. No one will know his physical q...

How will we recognize Jesus (pbuh)? Surely he will...

People are curious about how Jesus (pbuh) will be recognized on his second coming and what features will reveal his true identity. As a person of superior knowledge, intellect, body, and virtue, he will have an expression of Prophethood on his face. ...

People are curious about how Jesus (pbuh) will be ...

The signs of the End Times as described in the hadiths of Prophet Mohammed (may God bless him and grant him peace) are very similar to those described in the Bible. Our Prophet (may God bless him and grant him peace) also related in detail the circum...

The signs of the End Times as described in the had...

The Bible describes Jesus' (pbuh) second coming in detail. However, it also states that only God knows the time and place of his arrival (Matthew, 24:36; Mark, 13:32-33) and that he will come unexpectedly, which is why people must be aware and ready ...

The Bible describes Jesus' (pbuh) second coming in...

The writers, orators and speakers must think and tell the person of the danger and confusion which threatens the entire humanity. All the people of the world should be informed about devastating destruction and uncertainty including the rise of impos...

The writers, orators and speakers must think and t...

Art and culture is the most eloquent way of portraying and promoting the principles of justice, honour and equity so that it reflects the hopes and longings of people for the Reappearance and the loathing of injustice, aggressive power and oppression...

Art and culture is the most eloquent way of portra...

To understand the scope of the role the Islamic leadership should play in the economy and how much regulation or control should it exercise, we look to Imam Ali (a)'s statement addressing his governor, as the head of state: "You must never forget tha...

To understand the scope of the role the Islamic le...