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The Depth of Mans being Impel Him to…
Feb 01, 2021 49
Outside the complex system of his body, man has vast and vital dimensions that are not in any way confined by his bodily mechanism. In order to discover those aspects and planes that are beyond the bodily structure and physical dimension of man, one must search out the inward…
The Development of Beliefs Through Ages
Jan 31, 2021 54
Among the fundamental intellectual topics that concern human life, religious questions enjoy a particular importance. They have always been regarded, in fact, as the most basic concern for the well- being and destiny of man and have produced profound insights and extensive…
New Muslims 2
Nov 21, 2020 115
New Muslims Ibrahim's Conversion Story A time comes in everyone's life, or at least I hope it comes, when they realize that they have to not only believe what they believe in, whatever it may be, but get out there and proclaim it to the world. Luckily, that time came early for…
New muslims
Nov 21, 2020 111
New muslims Zaynab's Conversion Story Zaynab My upbringing did not really include anything about God. I was christened, although I am not sure why, I would guess that this happened as it was the 'done thing' in my family. In addition I have vague memories of going to Sunday…
Ahlul Bayt (A.S) and Humbleness
Nov 19, 2020 118
Ahlul Bayt (A.S) and Humbleness Humbleness is an outstanding feature in the lives of Ahlul Bayt. Ibn Masud reports: A person came to the presence of Allah’s Messenger and when he started to speak, he was trembling. The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P) said, “Calm down; I am not a…
A Two-Way Relationship
Nov 08, 2020 129
A Two-Way Relationship Imam Sadiq (A.S) was just martyred; however, due to the political situation at the time and fear over the life of the next Imam, he had introduced the Imam after him implicitly and indirectly. Therefore, there became a dispute among the Shiites over his…
Health and Wellness in Islam
Nov 05, 2020 137
Health and Wellness in Islam Being active and to exercise is not only acceptable in Islam but also recommended. Part of the instructions given by the Prophet and the Imams (A.S) about upbringing of children is the issue of physical exercise. Swimming, for example, has been…
Etiquette of Drinking
Nov 05, 2020 135
Etiquette of Drinking Imam Sadiq (A.S) said: “When anyone of you drinks water and say Bismillah (In the name of Gad), then he interrupts drinking and says, Alhamdo lillah (Praise be to Allah), and repeats the process three time, water will praise the Lord on his behalf (as long…
A Heavenly Wife
Oct 31, 2020 129
A Heavenly Wife “O Spirit of Allah, I have come to ask for the hand of the daughter of your successor Simon in marriage for this son of mine…” (The words of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H&H.P) addressing Prophet Jesus (A.S)) Bishr ibn Sulayman was one of the lovers of Imam Hadi (A.S)…
Do not Marry Such Women
Oct 31, 2020 129
Do not Marry Such Women Islam does not allow us to marry off our daughters to several groups of people including the corrupt, the stupid, the ill-tempered, and the alcoholics. Thus by prohibiting such marriages, a woman's respect and honor are safeguarded. In the same manner,…
Giving life to the dead using Quran
Oct 31, 2020 121
Giving life to the dead using Quran Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Abu Zahir or another man from Muhammad ibn Hammad from his brother Ahmad ibn Hammad from Ibrahim from his father who has said the following. "I said to Abu al-Hassan al-Thani (A.S), "May Allah…
Concept of the Human Body in Islam
Oct 31, 2020 136
Concept of the Human Body in Islam Islam emphasizes respect for the body as a gift from Allah; a Muslim does not assume absolute “ownership” of his or her body, but only cares for it as a precious gift while he/she lives, until it is returned to its Creator upon death. Muslims…
Al-Aqīdah of Imām Al-Ṭaḥāwī
Nov 24, 2017 492
Al-Aqīdah of Imām Al-Ṭaḥāwī in English and Arabic Aqeedah At-Tahawi A text of Sunni Creed by Imām Abu Ja’far Al-Ṭaḥāwī, the outstanding student of Imām Abū Ḥanīfah. Translated and prepared by Abu Amina Elias. In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful…
The Ash’arites
Mar 08, 2016 1151
As we have already explained in the previous lessons that the ideas that led to the emergence of the Mutazilite School of Thought can be traced back to the second half of the first century of the Islamic era. In an attempt to understand the fundamentals of religion and…
The Mu’tazilites 3
Mar 08, 2016 1053
What has been discussed in the previous two lessons relate to the core beliefs of the Mutazilite School of Thought. However, and as we have already mentioned, they advanced many views and opinions and defended them fervently. Some of those views relate to different disciplines,…
The Mu’tazilites 2
Mar 08, 2016 1020
The origin of Justice In the previous chapter, we mentioned, in general terms, the five tenets of the Mu’tazilites. We have, though, discussed in some detail their belief in monotheism. In this chapter, we will be discussing the second of their tenets, i.e. Justice. It is…
The Mu’tazilites 1
Mar 08, 2016 906
We embark on this study into the Mua’tazilites for a reason, which we will discuss later. This group came into being towards the end of the first century of the Islamic era, or at the turn of the second century. Naturally, during this period, kalaam, or scholastic theology, had…
'Ashura - Popular Distortions and our…
Jan 30, 2021 58
In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All Praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and the Maker of all creation, and may Peace and benedictions be upon His servant and messenger, His beloved and elect, our master, our prophet, and our sire, Abu…
Imam al-Askary (A.S) & The holy Quran
Nov 25, 2020 122
Imam al-Askary (A.S) & The holy Quran Imam Hassan al-Askary (A.S) lived a short life of 28 years. In this short life, he (A.S) had to endure great sufferings at the hands of the Abbasid tyrants. But in spite of all that suffering and confinement in Samarra, Iraq, many students…
Successor of Imam al-Askari (A.S) -…
Nov 24, 2020
Successor of Imam al-Askari (A.S) - Islam Guidance A Heavy Responsibility Imam Hassan al-Askari (A.S) has said: "There are two characteristics, which surpass all others: having faith in Allah, and benefiting one's brothers (in faith)." (Tuhaf al-Uqul, p. 489) One of the major…
The Ziyarah Of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari
Nov 24, 2020 103
The Ziyarah Of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari Translated by: Badr Shahin Shaykh al-Tusi has reported through a considerable series of narrators that Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (a.s.) said, “My grave will be in Surra-man-Ra’a (currently Samarra). It will be shelter for both the parties.”…
The Common Ziyarah of Imam al-Hadi and…
Nov 24, 2020 120
The Common Ziyarah of Imam al-Hadi and Imam al-Askari بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم English Transliteration Arabic In the name of Allah,The Beneficent, The Merciful Bismillahir rahmanir rahim بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Peace be upon you (both); O the representatives of Allah! Assalaamu…
Prayer for Imam Hasan al-Askari
Nov 24, 2020 110
Prayer for Imam Hasan al-Askari بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم English Transliteration Arabic In the name of Allah,The Beneficent, The Merciful Bismillahir rahmanir rahim بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم O Allah: (please do) send blessings upon al-Hasan, son of Ali, son of Muhammad, Allaahumma…
Mohammed(P.B.U.H) is defeated at Ohod
Nov 24, 2020 133
Mohammed(P.B.U.H) is defeated at Ohod Ibn-Kiniyah assaulted Mohammed, and aiming a blow at his shoulder, shouted that he had killed him. The prophet's glance now fell on a cowardly fellow of the Muhâjerees, who was running away with his shield hung on his back. Throw down your…
Charity Changes People
Nov 19, 2020 116
Charity Changes People Ibn Abbas has commented on the above-mentioned event, saying about the following holy verse: “Men whom neither merchandise nor selling diverts from the remembrance of Allah and the keeping up of prayer and the giving of poor-rate; they fear a day in which…
The Eleventh Imam: Imam Hasan Al-Askari…
Nov 17, 2020 104
The Eleventh Imam: Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) Name And Parentage His name is al-Hasan, Abu Muhammad. Being a resident of 'Asgar a suburb of Samarra', he is titled al-Askari. His father was Imam 'Ali An-Naqi (AS) and his mother was Salil Khatun, an ideal woman in piety, worship,…
Brief about the Life of Imam Hassan…
Nov 17, 2020 127
Brief about the Life of Imam Hassan Askari(AS) Imam Hasan al-Askari spent twenty-two years of his life under the patronage of his father , ImamAli al-Hadi (an-Naqi) after whose martyrdom he became his divinely commissioned Imam. Imam Hasan ibn Ali al-Askari , the son of the…
The Morals and Behaviour of the Holy…
Nov 10, 2020 129
The Morals and Behaviour of the Holy Prophet The more science and technology advances, the greater is the need for the observance and practice of the teachings and instructions of divine prophets in human societies. This is because science and technology provide only machines…
The Character Of The Holy Prophet…
Nov 09, 2020 149
The Character Of The Holy Prophet Before The Actualization Of The Prophetic Mission The Principle Of Harmony Psychologists believe that the environment lays the foundations of people's character and their way of thinking and that the principle of harmony causes the people to…
Ismailiyah
Sep 22, 2020 163
Ismailiyah Ismailiyah This volume brings together five lectures which were originally delivered at different sessions of the famous Eranos Conferences in Ascona, Switzerland. Henry Corbin himself had outlined the plan for this book, whose title suggests that these diverse…
Isma'ilism, Beliefs, History, Branches
Aug 27, 2020 222
Isma'ilism Ismāʿīlism (Arabic: الإسماعيلية, al-ʾIsmāʿīlīyah; Persian: اسماعیلیان, Esmâ'īliyân) is a branch or sub-sect of Shia Islam.[1] The Ismāʿīlī (/ˌɪsmeɪˈɪli/)[2] get their name from their acceptance of Imam Ismaʻil ibn Jafar as the appointed spiritual successor (imām) to…
Batiniya
Aug 27, 2020 216
Batiniya Arabic: bātinīya Other spellings: batiniyah, batiniyya, batiniyyah Subs Qarmatians Isma'ilism Nusayris Sufism Bektashi Alawism Alevism In early Islam, mainly within in the Shi'i branch, orientations expressing a spiritual understanding of religious texts and thoughts in…
Isma'ilism and Its Branches
Jul 07, 2020 300
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq had a son named Isma'il who was the oldest of his children. Isma'il died during the lifetime of his father who summoned witnesses to his death, including the governor of Medina.[5] Concerning this question , some believed that Isma'il did not die but went…
Differences Between Twelve-Imam Shi'ism…
Aug 12, 2016 790
The majority of the Shi'ites, from whom the previously mentioned groups have branched out, are Twelve-Imam Shi'ites, also called the Imamites. As has already been mentioned, the Shi'ites came into being because of criticism and protest concerning two basic problems of Islam,…
Isma'ilism
Aug 12, 2016 920
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq had a son named Isma'il who was the oldest of his children. Isma'il died during the lifetime of his father who summoned witnesses to his death, including the governor of Medina. Concerning this question , some believed that Isma'il did not die but went into…
DIVISIONS WITHIN SHI'ISM
Aug 12, 2016 940
Each religion possesses a certain number of primary principles which form its essential basis and other principles of secondary importance. When the followers of a religion differ as to the nature of the primary principles and their secondary aspects but preserve a common basis,…
Ahlul-Bait and the Perverted Groups
Aug 11, 2016 728
The opponents of Islam realized that the Imam of Ahlul-Bait (a.s.) were the very embodiment of originality and purity and acted as a refuge for Muslims in time of distress and calamities. They have a special status and respect in the self of every Muslim who loves the Messenger…
Isma’ili Thesis on the Ecclesiastical…
Jun 12, 2016 626
Though it is widely assumed that Sunni Islam does not have an equivalent to the Christian ecclesiastical hierarchy, Shii groups such as the Medieval Ismailis did have an organised teaching, spiritual, and temporal hierarchy. Evidence gathered from primary sources shows that this…
Imamate in Zaidism
Jun 12, 2016 894
7A: Concerning the Imamate of Imam „Ali, peace be upon himIf it is said: Who was the leader (imām) after the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his progeny, and the first successor for the community without interruption (bilā faŝl)?Say: The Commander of the…
Zaidiyyah Aqeedah 3
Jun 12, 2016 709
Concerning Allah Not Being Seen If it is said: Can your Lord be seen or not?Say: This is an invalid statement due to the fundamentals of vision. If one could see in a place then that proves that the [object of vision] is in-time creation because that which is limited and…
Zaidiyyah Aqeedah 2
Jun 11, 2016 639
Concerning the Verses of Description If it is said: It is mentioned in the Qur‟ān: (Q. 5:64). [It also mentions] Him having a side, eyes, a soul, a face, and hands, as the verse says: (Q. 36:71).Say: “His Hands” means “His beneficence.”11 “Hand” also refers to His power. Also,…