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The Shias of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)
Jul 13, 2021 768
One of the traditions concerning the position of the Shias and the lovers of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) states that the fire of Hell cannot scorch them. Thus, these types of traditions impart strength to our hope. Our love for the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) is certainly a surety for us but it…
vicious and barbaric in war, immoral…
Jul 08, 2021 622
vicious and barbaric in war, immoral and untrustworthy in peace, such that it is clear and it does not need further clarification. In the process of exposing Yazid lies a lesson that must be noted. How to stand up to savagery and how does viciousness appear? Vicious savagery and…
Then why do you visit their Shrines?
Jul 05, 2021 588
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Syed Abdul Husayn Dastaghaib Shirazi No one should say: If the spirit of Imam is everywhere then why go to his Shrine for visitation (Ziyarat)? I give you a little example so that doubt may be removed. The sun is shining. At some places on the earth there…
Ahl al-Bayt Ark of Salvation
Jun 27, 2021 548
The pure souls of Ahl al-Bayt and their light were created before other creatures; they were placed around Allah’s Throne. They were engaged in glorifying Allah so that He will put each of those pure souls in a body at the proper time and reveal them among people for their…
Ayatollah Khamenei
Jun 08, 2021 608
Biography of Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution On the 16th of July 1939, the future Leader of Islamic Iran was born in the holy city of Mashhad, in the province of Khorasan. Sayyed Ali was the second son of Sayyed Javad Khamenei, a humble and poor Islamic…
Imam Khomeini’s Biography
Jun 08, 2021 742
Imam Khomeini’s Biography Imam Ayatollah Seyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini (May 17, 1900 – June 3, 1989) was a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. Following the…
QURAN SALUTES AHLUL BAYT آلِ ياســــين
Jun 07, 2021 505
سَلامٌ عَلَى ٌآلَْ يَاسِينَ Peace unto Aali Yassin. Verily, thus We recompense those who do good. Commentary Allah sends salutation to Aali Yassin. “Aali Yassin” means Aali Muhammad., in other words Ahlul Bayt. [11] Al‑Razi writes in Tafseer Al‑Kabir التـفـســـير الكـــبير…
Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.) in the Bible
May 23, 2021 865
The Holy Quran states that the signs and features of the Holy Prophet have been mentioned in the former scriptures especially the Torah and the Gospel. Knowing the Prophet by verses in the Torah and the Gospel, Jews and Christians were waiting for his advent before his…
IS DEATH CONSIDERED AS ONE’S END OR…
Mar 16, 2021 520
Considered as One’s End or Beginning Death has always manifested itself as a horrendous monster in the eyes of man. The very thought of it has made life miserable for many. These people not only fear the name of death, but also abhor the graveyard. They decorate the graves in…
Adalat (Justice) in Shi’a Islam
Mar 06, 2021 966
According to Shi’a Islam the second fundamental pillar is Justice. It means that Allah (swt) is equitable and fair. In this regards we have the comments of Shaykh Saduq who wrote in ‘A Shi’ite Creed’ the English translation of I'teqadat-Al-Imamiah page 65: Verily Allah, Who is…
The Depth of Mans being Impel Him to…
Feb 01, 2021 615
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 652
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…
Al-Aqīdah of Imām Al-Ṭaḥāwī
Nov 24, 2017 874
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 2359
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 1694
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 1624
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 1604
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…
IMAM AlI'S BIOGRAPHY
Mar 02, 2022 578
Introduction: All the human beings experience ups and downs and face different problems in life The individuals , usually get weak and unable when facing a problem and try with the aid and guide of the experts to save themselves from the trouble;And by finding the "examples" in…
Imam Husain (A.S); The Battle of Karbala
Mar 02, 2022 952
A Marthiyaa of Mir Anis,translated into English verse by David MatthewsThe sun had run his journey o\'er the night;Unveiled, the Dawn revealed her glorious face.The King who rides the heavens saw her lightAnd called his brave companions to their place.\'The time has come at…
Pilgrimage for Abbas (A.S)
Mar 02, 2022 482
The pilgrimage to the holy shrines of the Prophets, Imams, and saints is called Ziyara. It is different from the ritual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is called Hajj. Hajj however is obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman under specific conditions, whereas Ziyara is not…
A Meeting with Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.),…
Mar 02, 2022 1157
Allah (SWT), the Almighty, has blessed our beloved living Imam - Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) with many special bounties that He has not given anyone else. This tells us how important Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is and how much Allah (SWT) loves our beloved Imam. On the occasion of 15th…
His Du'a at Sleeping time
Mar 02, 2022 443
When he went to bed or awoke from sleep, he recited this du'a: "There is no god but Allah the Alive, the Eternal, and He has power over all things. Glory be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and the Deity of the messengers. Glory be to Allah, the Lord of the seven heavens and all…
The Raiment of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.)
Feb 06, 2022 426
Mufassil narrates that one day Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) asked him, “Do you know! What was the raiment of Prophet Yusuf (as)?” Mufassil expressed his ignorance about this. The Imam (as) said, “When Prophet Ibrahim (as) was thrown into the fire of Nimrod, Allah sent a raiment for…
A Brief History of Imam Ali ibn…
Feb 06, 2022 576
Imam Sajjad ( Ali ibn Husayn entitled Zayn al-abidin and Sajjad ) was the son of the third Imam , and his wife , the queen among women , the daughter of Yazdigird the king of Iran . He was the only son of Imam Husayn to survive ,for his other three brothers Ali Akbar , aged…
Are we true to Imam Hussain [as]?
Jan 25, 2022 535
Are we true to Imam Hussain [as]? "If Husayn was one of us, we would have put up a flag and a minaret for him in every part of the earth and called the people to Christianity!" - Antoine Bara. It isn't uncommon to hear people say "How fast Muharram has come and gone!" after the…
Ali (AS) The First Imam
Jan 25, 2022 750
It was Friday 13th of Rajab 30 Amulfeel Hazrat Fatima binte Asad, the wife of Hazrat Abu Talib entered the precincts of the Kaaba and prayed to Allah saying O’my protector ease my pain.’All of a sudden the wall of the Kaaba opened up and she, as if by some unseen force went…
Prohibition of working with the unjust
Jan 25, 2022 567
Since the Abbasid rulers were unjust and oppressive, work with them was unlawful as the Shia believed. Muhammad bin Ali bin Eesa wrote to Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) asking whether the work for the Abbasids and taking from their monies was permissible or not. Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) said,…
Elder son of Ali and Fatima (a.s)
Sep 14, 2021 630
Born in Madina 15th Ramazan 3rd year of Hijri. Elder son of Ali and Fatima, grandson of the Prophet of Islam. When he was born and the news of the birth of a grandson was conveyed to the Holy Prophet he came to the house of Fatima, took hold of the baby in his arms, said Azan…
People's appeals by Hadrat Imam…
Sep 14, 2021 498
As to the answering of the people's appeals by Hadrat Imam Reza(A.S.) they are beyond any estimation. This nondescript know some Armenians (Christians) in Tehran who would make votive offerings to Imam Reza(A.S.) and they would themselves travel to Mashhad and offer a sheep,…
Who are the Ismaeili Bahreh Shias and…
Jun 29, 2021 613
The "Bahreh Davoodis" are a branch of the "Ismaili" sect. The "Ismailis" believe Ismail, the son of Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) which passed away during his father's lifetime, to be the seventh Imam. The followers of this sect have unique beliefs that we will explain in the detailed…
Ismailiyah
Sep 22, 2020 912
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 2343
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 1459
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 1098
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 1789
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 1522
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 1593
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 1400
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 1247
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 1698
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 1281
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…