A Houri In Human feature (part 2)   Mahjubah Magazine FATIMA (SA) is the Fruit of 40-day Worship -------------------------------------------------------------------- Once the Noble Prophet (SAW), Imam Ali (AS), and some of his companions such as Ammar, Yasser, Hamzeh, and Abbas were sitting in Abt...   A Houri in Human Feature (Part 1)   Mahjubah Magazine Author : Azra Ansari Subject : /Her Holiness Zahra (P)/ Source : Mahjubah Magazine, July-August 2001 Date of Publication : 2001 --------------------------------------------- Lady Fatima's (SA) face was white, glowing like a bright day....   The Holy Qur'an Mentions Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.)   abna.ir The verse of relationship, from the Quran, says: "Say: `No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin. 'And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect there of for Allah is Oft?Forgiving, Mos...   Sayyida Zaynab (pbuh)   www.qfatima.co There is Zaynab the daughter that was a reflection of her father, Zaynab the wife for whom her husband Abdullah ibn Ja’fer said “Zaynab is the best of housewives”, Zaynab the mother, Zaynab the teacher, Zaynab the community worker, Zaynab the uphol...   Jesus' prophefcy about Muhammad   Balagh.com "And when Jesus son of Mary said: 0 Children of Israel! Surely I am the apostle of Allah to you, verifying that which was (revealed) before me of the Torah, and giving the good tidings of an Apostle who will come after me, whose name is Ahmad... ...   The Concept of Love in Islamic Spirituality   Islamicinsights According to Islamic narrations supported by rational arguments, the entire reason for having faith or lacking faith is based on love for Allah, and for whatever is related to Him. For example, we read in traditions that once the Prophet (peace be...   Rabi ul Awwal/virtues and amaal   http://www.tnfj.org.pk Rabi-ul-awwal is the third month of Islamic calendar and comes after safar-ul-muzaffar. Azadari remains continue till the 8th of this month. Ist night (the night before the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal) is "shab- e-Hijrat-e-Rasool (peace be upon h...   Divine Qualities of Imam Reza (A.S.)   http://www.imamreza.net Like his forefather, Amir'ul-Mu'minin (a.s), Imam Reza (a.s) also used to pray a thousand rakats (units) of prayers in a day and night. He concluded his prayers before a little while before noon and till the time of sunset at the end of the day. Othe...   An introduction to fourth infallible Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS)   www.ezsoftech.com/ Birth and Childhood of Imam Hassan (a.s.): 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 Muhammad (saw), on behalf of Almighty God, named him Hassan. Imam Hassan...   The End of Prophethood   By: Ayatullah Seyyid Ali Khamene’i "... Among them was either a predecessor who would name the one to follow or the follower who had been introduced by the predecessor." (Sermon 1, Nahj-ul-Balagha) ---------------------------------------------- In the previous lesson, we mentioned...   Last Wednesday of Safar Month Dua   sweetshenu We pray to Allah (s.w.t.) to accept our supplications during this Month and grant us Tawfiq to serve Him and to forgive us for our shortcomings. ********************* May Allah accept all our deeds and forgive all our sins and give us the pow...   Lady Fatimah (as)   www.CONVERTSTOISLAM.com A Brief Biography of Lady Fatimah (A.S) The daughter of the Last Messenger (saaw.) and the Mother of the Imams (as). ---------------------------------------------------- Name: Fatimah Al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (saaw) and ...   What is Arbaeen ?   http://www.ic-el.com/ Arba’een or the fortieth marks the passage of forty days after the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) – the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and his seventy two friends and family, in the plains of Karbala. The fortieth day after the demise of someone...   Imam Kadhim (as) and Christian scholar   Tebyan Imam Kadhim (as), the seventh Imam from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), was born on the 7th of Safar of year 128 (A.H). He was born in a house located between Mecca and Medina named as “Abva”; and he was named “Musa”, but was also referred...   Najaf: Land of Shia Scholarship, Cradle of Islamic Civilization   (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) Since a thousand years ago, the holy city of Najaf has been the land of Shia scholarship, a sanctuary for the followers of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) and a place in which prominent Shia figures and sources of emulation were trained. Its civilization-making...   Daily Dua for the Month of Safar   Source :www.duas.org 1. To be recited 10 times daily during this month of Safar to prevent misfortunes. 2. It is also highly recommended to give charity (sadqa) in this month. O He who has total, absolute and everlasting power, therefore is versatile and a...   A Word from the Wise: :Prophet Jesus (PBUH)   Roshd Those who strive towards their hereafter look down upon this world and its worshipers. They are on a constant mission to create awareness for worldly people through provoking messages. Prophet Isa (Jesus) (PBUH), son of Maryam (PBUH), in an effo...   150 Maxims of Imam Husain (A.S)   sibtayn 1 - How can a thing the existence of which is dependent on you be taken as a proof for your existence? Is there anything more evident than your "self" disclose you? Are you hidden to need a guide to find you? Surely you are not. Are you far-away t...   Tragedy of Karbala Remains Unforgetable   sibtayn In the month of Muharram 61 A.H. a terrific tragedy took place in Iraq on the bank of the river Euphrates. It seemed in those days to be trivial and insignificant from the historical point of view. A large army which had been mobili...   The sermon of Sayyeda Zeinab (a.s.) in Yazid’s palace   abna.ir The sermon of Sayyeda Zeinab (a.s.) in Yazid’s palace Sayyeda Zeinab (a.s.), the daughter of Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib (a.s.), gave the following sermon in Yazid’s palace: “All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Allah’s blessing be upon ...   The Sermon of Imam Sajjad (A.S.) in Kufa   "A Probe into the History of Ashura" By: Dr. Ibrahim Ayati The fourth Imam addressed the people of Kufa and delivered a sermon before them. After making a sign to them to keep silent, he said: "O people! Whoever knows me knows me, and he, who does not know me, should know that I am the son of that per...   Imam Zain al Abidin; The Secret Helper of the Poor   Shiite news The view common people have towards one who isolates himself from society and devotes his life solely to performing his religious rituals, such as praying, ablution (Wudu), supplicating, Hajj, etc, is a stranger to the society. Such a pers...   Lady Zainab, the Greatest Messenger of the Hussaini Revolution   Shiite news Her Holiness became famous for her knowledge of the Holy Qu'ran and virtuous life.In her character she reflected the best attributes. In seriousness and serenity she was likened to Umm-al-Mumineen Hadrat Khadija (A.S.), her grand-mothe...   The Sun in Blood (Ashura)   Roshd And then Hussain (PBUH) called upon the enemies to fight him and said,” Martyrdom is better than getting humiliated, and humiliation is better than entering the Hellfire. One of the narrators says,” I had never seen a man who had lost his children a...   Attending Mourning Ceremonies as Social Right   Roshd WebSite A narrator narrates that, “I went to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) and said to him, “My wife and Ibn Marid’s wife go out to attend mourning ceremonies, and I forbid them from doing so. But my wife responds to me by saying: If this act is unlawful, then we...   Tragedy of Karbala   IslamiCentre Imam Husayn (A.S.), the Chief of the Martyrs,the second son of Imam Ali(A.S.) and Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S.), the third Holy Imam of the Shi'ites was martyred along with his 72 faithful followers on Tenth of Muharram(Ashura),61 Hijrah in Karbala (Ir...   The Concept of Nazr in Islam   imamreza.net The holy Qur'an describes the beginning of man and the attributes of a grateful man in this sura. One of the many attributes of a grateful and faithful person are described in verses 7 & 8: Because they perform the vow(yufoona bin-nazri) and fear a ...   The Anniversary of "Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity"   abna.ir Eid al-Mubahila *************** 24th Zilhajj 10th Hijrah is celebrated as the Eid al-Mubahila. On this historical occasion, Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity. The historical event of Mubahila also reveals the exalted status of the Ahl...   Complete Ghadir Khutba with 43 Refrences   In the Name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful INTRODUCTION This is the first English book published by the newly-born Darul Islam Center, Inc., and we hope and pray that it will herald many, many more. It is the Center's gift to th...   Imam Hadi’s (A.S.) Knowledge Status   Tebyan Since the knowledge of Imam Hadi (A.S.) originated from the Prophetic school thus the light of knowledge shone over his heart and made him aware of the secret of creation. 1. One day, the emperor of Rome wrote to one of the caliphs of Bani Abbas, "W...   On the Auspicious Birth Anniversary of Imam Hadi (AS)   Tebyan The Tenth Holy Imam, Ali Al-Hadi (AS) was the first son of Imam Muhammad Al-Javad (AS) and Sayyidah Samana (SA). His father named him after his grandfather, Imam Reza (AS) and his great ancestor Imam Ali (AS). The child was brought u...   Virtues of the first 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah   Source :Islamweb.net Praise be to Allah Who has created time and has made some times better than others, some months and days and nights better than others, when rewards are multiplied many times, as a mercy towards His slaves. This encourages them to do more righteous ...   Hajj Tips   A thought provoking conversation between the 4th Imam Zainul-Abidin (AS) and Shibli. When the 4th Imam (AS) returned from Hajj, Shibli came to meet him. They engaged in the following conversation: Imam: Did you go for Hajj O shibli? Shibli: Y...   Read online one of the best book for knowing of Imam Baqir(P)   www.coiradio.com Ima`m Mohammed al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, was unique. For he belonged to the unique members of the pure family (of the Prophet). He was among the leading Ima`ms of the House (ahl al-Bayt) peace be on them. He was among the most prominent of the men ...   A little about Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (P)   Imam Muhammad al-Baqir was brought up in the holy lap of his grandfather Imam Husayn, for three years. For thirty-four years he was under the gracious patronage of his father, 'Ali Zaynu'l-'Abidin. The Holy Imam was present in Karbala' at the time of...   Ali's (p) marriage with fatima (P), the daughter of the holy prophet(p)   Imamalinet.net During the second year of Hijrah, Hazrat Ali's (A.S.) marriage with Fatima (A.S.), the only daughter of the holy Prophet (P), took place. Muhammad had received many offers for her hand from very rich families in Medina, as also from the chiefs of mig...   History of Zul-Hajj   zainabia.org On account of the enormous society of Muslims throughout the world, devoted and united, the Hajj ceremony is a huge international congregation. It can be the groundwork for a deep, meaningful connection among Muslims. Muslims of the world who gather ...   The Life of Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad   Ansariyan Publications Author: Baqir Shareef al-Qurashi Translator: Abdullah al-Shahin Publisher: Ansariyan Publications – Qum First Edition 1425 -1383 - 2005 Thamin Al-a'immah Press Quantity: 2000 Number of Pages: 248 Size: 162 x 229 mm ISBN: 964-438-653-1 AL...   Surely We have revealed the Reminder (Qur'an) and We most surely are its Guardian. (Qur'an: Chapter 15, Verse 9)   abna.ir The Shi'ah are frequently accused of belief in Tahrif in Qur'an which means believing that the Qur'an has been tampered with and is not the same as the one revealed to the Prophet (s). THIS IS NOT TRUE !!! All great Twelve...   25th Zilqad " DAHâWUL ARDH" (The Islamic Earth Day) - Special Aamal   www.sweetshenu.multiply.com/ Imām Alī ibn Mūsā al-Rezā (A.S.) said: "Ibrahim (a.s.) and Isa bin Maryam (a.s.) were born on 25th Zilqad, earth was spread under the Holy Kaaba in this night only and one who fasts on this day will get the reward of fasting for sixty years.” [Re...   23th of Zul Qa'dah :According to some traditions is the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (p).   Al-Khesal;V 1 ; P 168 Imam Reza (p) has said : مَن زارَني عَلی بُعدِ دارِي، أتَیتُهُ یَومَ القیامَةِ في ثَلاثِ مَواطِنَ حَتّی أُخَلِّصُهُ مِن أهْوالِها: إذا تَطایَرَتِ الکُتُبُ یَمیناً وشِمالاً، وعِندَ الصِّراطِ، وعِندَ المیزانِ. ****************************************...   Imam Reza's Miracle in Austria   http://www.imamreza.net/ One of my very close relatives was a young man, strong and handsome and full of life and vigor. He was a tradesman in the bazaar. All of a sudden he got an eye disease as a result of which he lost his eyesight. Several days passed without any recover...   Zul Qa'dah ; is the first of three sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur'an.   This is the first of three sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur'an. In this month supplications made for fulfillment of crucial and very necessary needs are heard and accepted. **************** Meaning: Taken from the word "qa...   Ziyarat Of Imam Reza (A.S)   http://shamim-e-marefat.blogfa.com/post-25.aspx I bear witness that there is no god but Allah , who is one and without any partner; And I bear witness that muhammad us his servant and messenger and verily he is the chief of the ancients and the moderns. Verily , he is the chief of the prophets an...   The Life of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH)   Source :Ezsoftech.com & Roshd.org Introduction Imam Ali bin Mousa al-Reza (PBUH), the eighth Imam of Shiites , is of the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and his eighth successor. At age 35 he became the leader of the Islamic union. His life was contemporary to ...   Divine Qualities of Imam Reza (A.S.)   Like his forefather, Amir'ul-Mu'minin (a.s), Imam Reza (a.s) also used to pray a thousand rakats (units) of prayers in a day and night. He concluded his prayers before a little while before noon and till the time of sunset at the end of the day. Othe...   Who was al-Sadiq (AS)?   Al Maaref I would like to mention a group of the viewpoints of the religious scholars concerning Ja'far al- Sadiq, peace be on him, because such viewpoints express the ideas of generations about this great figure. They are as follows: In (the book) Mizan Al...   Some Wise Sayings of Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) on knowledge   Maaref 1-Knowledge is a shield, truthfulness is might, ignorance is abasement, understanding is glory, generosity is success, good behavior causes friendship, he who has knowledge about his time, ambiguous things do not attack him. 2-Whoever attacks a m...   Some prayers from the Holy Qur'an   28:24 (رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ ﴿. . . "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need." ****************************** 18:10 رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَ...   Zakatul Fitr is due before Eid Prayer   islamicity Anas (ra), a companion of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reported that when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah, the people of Madinah used to have two festivals. On those two days they had carnivals and festivity. Proph...   Ramzan Day 29 Dua   nooreislam.net ...   Ramzan Day 28 Dua   nooreislam.net ...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 27/ALLAH,   ...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 26/ALLAH,   ...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 24   ...   Preparation for Laylatul Qadr Du'a for the 23rd night   sweetshenu.multiply.com OUR DESTINY IS IN OUR HANDS; SO LETS THINK BEFORE WASTING AWAY THESE NIGHTS AND ASK ALLAH TO GRANT US THE TAWFEEK TO PERFORM THE AMAALS WITH MA'ARIFA/UNDERSTANDING, AAMIN. ----------------------------------------------------- Let us therefore pra...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 22   ...   The Last Will of Imam Ali (a)   Islamic Insights Imam Ali's (AS) last will to his sons Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) after the attempt on his life by a stab from Ibn Muljam: My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world, and do no...   The Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S.)   abna Amirul Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as) was martyred on 21st Ramazan 40 A.H. by an assassin who mortally wounded the Holy Imam (as) with a poisoned sword in the Mosque at Kufah during morning prayers on 19th Ramazan 40 A.H. Imam Ali (as), the Fir...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 20   ...   Virtues of Imam Ali (A.S.) in Sunni Sources   rafed.net Virtue Number 1 Hasan bin Ahmad bin Sokhtaweyh narrated in Kufa in the year three hundred and seventy-four from Abu Bakr Mohammad bin Ahmad bin Isa bin Mihran, from Yahya bin Abdul Hamid, from Qays bin Rabee’, from Aamash, from Abaya, from Habba Al-...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 19   ...   The Night of Qadr   Rosd.org In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful Surely We revealed it (Quran) on the Night of Qadr - And what do you know about what Night of Qadr is - The Night of Qadr is better than a thousand months - The angels and the Spirit descend in i...   Ramadan Dua: DAY 16:   ...   Ramadan Dua: Day 15   ramadan.co.za ...   The Month of Good Deeds   abna The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: This month of yours (Ramadhan) is unlike the other months. Surely, when it approaches you, it does so with blessings and mercy and when it turns away from you, it does so with forgiveness of sins. This is a month in w...   Fasts of the Month of Ramadan   abna The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: The month of Ramadhan is the month in which Allah, The Mighty, The Glorious, has made fasting obligatory upon you. So one, who fasts in this month in a state of belief and with the intention of recompense, shall becom...   Gift of Allah's Month   abna Your breath in it glorification (of Allah) and your sleep in it worship (of Allah). Bihar al-Anwar, vol.: 96, Pg.: 356. ...   Excellence of the Month of Ramadhan   abna The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: O' People! Surely, the month of God has approached you. The month which, in the eyes of Allah, is the most virtuous of the months. Its days are the best of the days and its nights, the best of the nights and its mome...   The Book that Shaped the World   Imamreza.net This is the Book whereof there is no doubt, a guidance for those who ward off (al-Qur'an 2:2) Has anybody ever come across a book that contains a preface where its author mentions about its infallibility from any error? Has anyone ever heard of any ...   Ramadan: A Time for Repentance, Prayers and Salutation   imamreza.net By: kaniz Fatima Alikhan Mississauga, Canada ‘Ramazan, The Month of Glory’ is almost upon us, and all too soon it will be over. ‘Ramadan’ is derived from the root word ‘Ramad’ which indicates ‘heat’, and this is perhaps why in one of his traditions...   The Merits of the Month of Shaban   After Rajab, Shaaban is the second month of Ibadah (worship) in order to make preparations for the grand and majestic month of Ramadhan - the month of Allah (SWT). The Holy Prophet (saww) has said: "Shaaban is my month". This is the month of as...   The Life of The Holy Prophet of Islam(S.A.W.)   I.R Chapter 1 Creation In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The "Noor" (Light) is created When Allah intended to create the creatures, He first created the "Noor" (Light) of Muhammad. Al-Qastalani (in Al Mawahibu'l-Ladunniyah, v...   Imam Ali(P) as Ever Just and Trustworthy!   Roshd Ali (PBUH) is the first Imam of Shiites and the first successor of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). According to the historians, he was a man who possessed all the Islamic and humane virtues, a man who, despite his tremendous courage ...   Eleventh Infallible Muhammad (AS) the ninth Imam   Islamicoccasions.com Born in Madina, 10th Rajab 195 Hijri (811 AD). Died in Baghdad Iraq 29th Dhul-Qida 220 Hijiri (835 AD), aged 25 years, Period of Imamat 17 years. At the time of the death of Imam Ali Al-Reza (AS) our 9th Imam was only 9 years old. Some people from...   The Gift of Rajab   Islamic insight It's that busy time of year again. With all the end-of-year assignments, summer courses, and work in general, busyness is a tempting excuse to just do our daily obligations. Of course, Allah loves us too much to let us fall behind in good deeds – He ...   Al-Zahra (AS), the Rebel / Martyr Imam Mohammad Baqir Al-Sadr   WINOW Bureau Al-Zahra (AS) fluttered up with wings of her holy imagination to the horizons of her past life and that of her great father’s (P) world. His life had turned into memories in the soul of al-Hawra (AS) after his demise, memories shimmering with light g...   Stop Sacrificing Innocence   www.petitiononline.com Dear brothers and sisters, please immediately go to this website and take part in petition for supporting of Bahrain people. This is about a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Mon about the very noncompliance with human rights in Bahrain ...   Light From The Fatimite Speech   The Book, "FADAK in HISTORY" On the day when she came to Adiy and Taym,1 moved with passion, how prolonged was weeping preaching was her weeping preaching people with perfect speech, Imitating al-Mustafa,2 as if he was the preacher. We quote here some statements from...   What Non-Muslims Say About Prophet Muhammad (SAW)   islamicsites.com It is very unfortunate to see the latest assaults on the personality of the most respected man of the mankind.These assaults are a proof that how our beloved Prophet has been understood by those so called intellectuals who are claiming that they are ...   Hadrat Fatima Masumah(s.a.)Noble Descent   ezsoftech Name: Fatima Title: Masumah Father: Hazrat Musa al-Kazim Mother: Bibi Suttana/Umul Baneen Born: 01 Dhu al-Qa'dah (173 AH) Died: 10 Rabi al-Thani (201 AH) Lived: 28 years Buried: Qum - Iran Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Bles...   The Noble Prophet of Islam(S.A.W.)   erfan.ir The Holy Prophet, Muhammad bin Abdullah (Peace be on him and his progeny), with whom Prophethood came to an end, was born in 570 AD at Makkah. He was raised as a Prophet when he was 40 years of age. For 13 years He preached Islam in Makkah, where he ...   40 Hadith about Holy Fatimah (P) from sayings of Prophet (P)   Samma 59 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...   9th Rabi al Awwal Anniversary of Imam Mahdi’s Imamat   abna Imam of the Age Name: Muhammad. Agnomen: Abul Qâsim. Title: Al-Mahdi, al-Qâ’im, al-Hujja, Sâhib al-Amr. Father: Hasan bin ‘Ali. Mother: Narjis (also known as Susan, Sayqal). Birth: 15th Sha‘bân 255 AH in Samarra, Iraq. Living in Occultation &...   Martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (A.S.) [Poem]   I.R Martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (A.S.) [Poem] By: Dr. Hasan Najafi Again, again, and again and again; See how revisits to the Prophet’s House the pain. Martyred this time is its Eleventh Member, In whatever grade, all are with prophetic characte...   Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari(A.S.) / Biography   abna Imam Hasan al-Askari(A.S.) the eleventh holy Imam of the Shi'ites in the world was martyred by poisoning by the Abbasid caliph on 8th Rabi al-Awwal 260 A.H. and was buried beside his holy father Imam Ali un-Naqi al-Hadi(A.S.) in the city of Samarrah(...   The Words of The Prophet Muhammad (P)   http://www.sufism.org/ Inscribed on the hilt of the Prophet's sword: 'Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts you off; do good to him who does evil to you, and speak the truth although it be against yourself.' Islam Every religion h...   The Last Hours Of The Prophet (P)   Sibtayn Madina was totally engulfed in confusion and anxiety. The companions of the Prophet had gathered round his house with tearful eyes and grieved hearts. The reports which were pouring out from the house showed that his condition was extremely seri...   Life of Imam Hasan Mujtaba(AS)   Sibtayn Name : Hasan (AS) - the 2nd Holy Imam Title : al-Mujtaba Agnomen : Abul-Mohammad Father : Imam Ali(AS) - the 1st Holy Imam Mother : Hazrat Fatima Az-Zahra(SA) bint-e-Mohammad Rasool-Allah(pbuh&hf) Birth : At Madina on 15th of Ramzan 3 ...   What is Arbaeen?   coiradio Number forty is mystic in Theosophy. According to the Islamic culture if someone practices a good deed constantly during forty days, it would be his inseparable attribute and lead to descending of Allah's blessing. In some religions forty days and fo...   The Arba'een of Imam Hossein (pbuh)   almujtaba.com It is customary among Muslims to pay tribute to their deceased person forty days after his death. This is because the Holy prophet (pbuh) has said; “The earth mourns the death of a believer for forty mornings”. (Bihar al-Anwaar) Imam Ja’ffar Sadiq...   The Grand Status of Worshipping God   erfan.ir Men and women are essentially similar to each other. They are not any different in the way they develop towards perfection, show signs of humanity, and attain spiritual status. They will be saved from being entrapped in selfish desires and being slav...   Imam Musa al-Kazim(A.S.) Breif Life History   Tebyan The Seventh Holy Imam -------------------------------- Name: Musa Title: Al-Kazim Kunyat: Abu Ibrahim Born: at Abwa (between Mecca and Medina) on Sunday the 7th Safar 128 A.H Father"s name: Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq(A.S.). Mother"s ...   Bab-ul-Hawaij (The Door to Fulfilling Peoples Needs)   Tebyan Imam Musa bin Ja"far (A.S.) was born on Safar 7, 128 A.H. at Abwa", midway between the cities of Makkah and Madinah. It is the very place where the mother of the Noble Prophet (S.A.W.), Amina, the daughter of Wahab, had passed away and was buried. ...   Full text of Risalat ul Hoqooq (The Testament of Rights)   al-islam.org AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TREATISE ON RIGHTS (RISALAT AL-HUQUQ) ------------------------------------------------------------------ IMAM Zayn al-'Abidin's `Treatise on Rights' is the only work attributed to him other than supplications or relativel...   The life of Imam Zain al Abideen ibn al-Husain(P)   Message of Peace Imam Ali Zain al-Abideen (a) was only two years of age when his grandfather, Imam Ali (a) was killed during prayers in the month of Ramadan in the main mosque of Najaf (near Kufa). He was a youth of fourteen years when he saw the life and the pa...   let's learn about great lady ZAINAB (a.s.)   http://www.zainab.org her introduction ----------- you with the praise of Allah, are a scholar not taught (by anyone on earth) and have (a devinely blessed) understanding not provided by anyone (on earth). - imam ali ibn husain as-sajjad (a.s.) - name: ZAI...   Martyrdom of Imam Zayn al-Abidin(AS)   coi radio The Imam is given PoisonedIma`m Zayn al-'Abidin enjoyed great popularity. The people spoke with admiration about his knowledge, his jurisprudence, and his acts of worship. The assemblies admired his patience and all his other qualities. The Ima`m occ...   Muharram 2010 Message   AhlulBayt Islamic Mission In His Name, the Most High; “Peace be upon you, O Imam Hussain, and peace be upon those souls who supported you in your mission. We send you our salutations for as long as we live, and for as long as there is night and day." For followers of th...   Ashura and Today   Roshd Foundation Once more Muharram has come, and the hearts of free men are captivated by Hussain (PBUH), the son of Ali (PBUH), and their eyes are fixed upon Ashura, the event which took place more than 1300 years ago. Even after such a long passage of time, n...   Imam Reza [as] describes the event of Karbala   Provided by:Brother Abu Fizza As we approach the Month of Muharram, the lovers of the Ahlul-bayt [a] prepare to send condolences to Sayyida Fatima Zahra [a] for the tragedies that befell Imam Husayn [a], his family, and his companions on the Day of Ashura and the events that foll...   How Do We View Imam Husayn (A.S) in the Depth of History?   ABNA Reviving the memory of Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.) is not restricted to verbal forms like reciting poetry, mentioning their good traits, establishing mourning ceremonies, and so forth, though each of these represents one degree of reviving this memory. The mos...   What is Muharram ?   moralsandethics Muharram (Arabic: محرم) It is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Instead of joyous celebration, Muslims mark the beginning of the New Year by taking up the black attire of sorrow and participate in mourning gatherings in which the sacrifices of...   Movement Aimed at Guidance   Roshd Foundation In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Prophet Muhammad (P) has said, "Whoever witnesses an oppressor ruler declare lawful what Allah (SWT) has forbidden, break the promise of Allah (SWT), oppose the tradition of the Messenger of All...   The Event of Ghadir and its Importance   Roshd Foundation Muslims consider every aspect in the life of Prophet Muhammad (P) to be very significant. For not only the Prophet's statements are away from any carnal desires and is related to the origin of Revelation according to the holy Quran2, but also, His a...   Ghadir Khumm ; in the Qur'an, Hadith, History   http://www.al-islam.org The following LINK is a description of the historic event of Ghadir Khumm. Click on the book icons below to see the detailed references backing up each key element of this event. The separation into contexts enables one to see how well each compon...   The Spiritual Life: Prayer and Supplication   For the Muslim, the necessary personal concomitant of professing God's Unity is devotion to Him. The outward dimension of this devotion is shaped by the Shari'ite injunctions concerning worship: the canonical prayer, whether mandatory or recommended,...   Birth Anniversary of 10th Imam Ali an-Naqi(A.S.) - 14 Dhu l-Hijja / November 22, 2010   Islamic Center Name - Ali Title - An-Naqi and Al-Hadi Kunyat - Abul Hasan Born - Friday 15th of Zilhajj 212 A.H., at Surba Father's Name - 9th Imam, Muhammad ibn Ali Taqi Al-Jawad (A.S.) Mother's Name - Summana Khatoon Died - At the age of 42 years, at S...   Imam Hussain (as) dua for the Day of A'rafah 9th Zilhajj   http://www.duas.org/arfday.htm Praise belongs to God whose decree none may avert, and whose gift none may prevent. No fashioner's fashioning is like His fashioning, and He is the Generous, the All-embracing. He brought forth the varieties of unprecedented creatures and perfected t...   Virtues of the first 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah   Islamweb.net Praise be to Allah Who has created time and has made some times better than others, some months and days and nights better than others, when rewards are multiplied many times, as a mercy towards His slaves. This encourages them to do more righteous ...   Hajj Tips   A thought provoking conversation between the 4th Imam Zainul-Abidin (AS) and Shibli. When the 4th Imam (AS) returned from Hajj, Shibli came to meet him. They engaged in the following conversation: Imam: Did you go for Hajj O shibli? Shibli: Y...   ALI'S (A.S.)MARRIAGE WITH FATIMA (A.S.), THE DAUGHTER OF THE HOLY PROPHET (P)   Imamalinet.net During the second year of Hijrah, Hazrat Ali's (A.S.) marriage with Fatima (A.S.), the only daughter of the holy Prophet (P), took place. Muhammad had received many offers for her hand from very rich families in Medina, as also from the chiefs of mig...   Imam Muhammad Bin Ali Al-Jawad (a.s.) The Miraculous Imamate(partI)   http://english.bayynat.org One of the members of Ahl el-Beit is Imam Muhammad Bin Ali Al-Jawad (a.s.) whom when we talk about his life, we aim at learning how to live Islam through this noble elite of Ahl el-Beit (a.s.) and how to face our present through the luminous lines of...   Forty Narrations on the Importance of Hajj   imamreza.net Forty narrations on the Importance of Hajj 1- Importance of Hajj قَالَ عَلِيٌّ (ع): أَللٌّهُ أَللٌّهُ فِي بَيْتِ رَبِّكُمْ لاَ تَخْلُوهُ مَا بَقِيتُمْ فَإِنَّهُ إِنْ تُرِكَ لَمْ تُنَاظَرُوا . Imam ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) has sai...   The Birth of the Holy Lady Fatemah Ma'soomah and her childhood   islamicoccasions.com In the holy city of Medina, the holy household was awaiting the arrival of a new born. In the house of Imam Kadhim (A.S.), Najma, the wife of the honorable Imam was eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the child; she was counting days and night...   Last words of Imam Sadegh (as) (Namaz, Salah, Prayer)   islamicoccations.com As soon as Umme Hameeda the mother of Imam Musa Al-Kazim (as) saw Abu Baseer, who had come to pay his condolences for the death of her husband Imam al-Sadiq (as), she cried. Abu Baseer cried as well. When she was comforted, Umme Hameeda told him: "Yo...   The Holy Quran and its importance   Muslim Unity As Muslims, it is our duty to perform Dhikr of Allah (SWT). The term Dhikr literally means to call back to memory, or to have something in concious mind. Therefore to perform Dhikr of Allah (SWT) actually implies that we ought to be God-concious OR c...   What is Eid ul Fitr ?   Islam great religion Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadhan. We say farewell to the blessed month, it’s beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of seeking nearness to Ar-Rahmaan, the school of Imaan and an opportunity to recharge our spirit...   Importance of Last ten days of Ramadan   http://www.invernessmasjid.co.uk The last ten days of Ramadan are very special days in the life of every Muslim. According to Muslims, they are the most blessed days in the blessed month of Ramadan, the month the Holy Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that although the Prophet Muh...   Imam Ali’s justice   winow The elixir of Imam Ali’s justice will end the agony of mankind caused by ignorance and oppression exercised in the dark and dreadful eras in history and the confused contemporary humans would reach tranquility only by loving this unique being....   The Prophet (P.B.U.H) said:   http://www.ezsoftech.com/ On the 19th of Ramadan month (Mah-e-Ramazan) of the year 40 A.H, Imam Ali (pbuh) came to the mosque in Kufa for his morning prayers. Imam Ali (pbuh) gave the call for prayer (Azaan) and became engaged in leading the congregation. Abd-al-Rahman ibn Mu...   Self Accounting   http://www.husainiyouths.com/profiles/blogs/self-accounting The other important deeds of this night is self scrutinizing, and it would be so much better and desirable that at the end of the month, the fast observing believer should audit his investment and profit, exactly like two partners who scrutinize t...   “Ayyam Bayz” (the days of surpassing splendor)   http://www.tebyan.net 13th, 14th and 15th of Rajab, Sha’aban and Ramadhan are known as “Ayyam Bayz” (the days of surpassing splendor). Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) had said: Whoso prays during the nights of “Ayyam Bayz”, in fact, stands at the door of superabundant favors, bou...   Demise of Bibi Khadija (A.S.) - 10th Ramadhan / August 21, 2010   http://www.al-islam.org/masoom/bios/khadija.htm Introduction: ********************************** If you wish to research the life of this great lady, and if you do not have al-Majlisi's voluminous [110 Vol.] encyclopedia titled Bihar al-Anwar, the best references are: al-Sayyuti's Tarikh al Khu...   Maximum Benefit from the Best Month   In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The Holy month of Ramadan had started; he entered the mosque of Kufa. He went up the pulpit and after praising Allah (SWT) and sending greetings upon His great Prophet (PBUH&HP) ...   Are you Ready for Ramadan?   www.alqaem.org Before embarking on a journey, most travellers will prepare for it either physically or mentally. Since Ramadan is just around the corner, here is a quick checklist to better prepare ourselves for this journey of test…..Let’s start from head to toe:-...   The Mention of the Awaited Mahdi (A.S.) in other Religions   The belief in “Mahdi” (A.S.) originates from the divine nature of mankind. This belief causes hope in the hearts of people. Furthermore, even though there have been differences in the belief of the existence of a savior, this belief however existed a...   From the Individual Faith to the Social Responsibility   erfan.ir After we prove the concept of Mahdiism from the three methods of religious thinking, which forms the individual faith, now we must consider how change the individual faith to social faith. It is important for us to do this, because during the era of ...   Imam Mehdi (AS)- Life History   http://www.erfan.ir Name and Lineage ********************************************************** His name is exactly like that of his forefather, the Prophet of God, Muhammad (SAW) whom he is known to resemble exactly in facial features as well. His mother was Nar...   The Merits of the Month of Shaban   After Rajab, Shaaban is the second month of Ibadah (worship) in order to make preparations for the grand and majestic month of Ramadhan - the month of Allah (SWT). The Holy Prophet (saww) has said: "Shaaban is my month". This is the month of as...   What is the meaning of Be’sat?   http://mmasoom.multiply.com/journal/item/277 What is the meaning of Be’sat? Who Mohammad became prophet? Who are the first believer women and men in Islam? Where is cave of Hara? ---------------------------------------------- Be’sat (27 Rajab) ----------------------------------------------...   Symbol of Piety and Patience   http://www.coiradio.com He happily and merrily got up to see his wife "Hameeda." Not very long afterwards he came back smiling and said to us, "God has given me a son who is the best gift of the God."His mother described that, "when my son came to the world, he set his head...   The Role of Traditions in Comprehension of the Qur'an   Hadith sciences Abstract -------------------------------- The writer's aim in the article is to examine the role of hadiths in understanding verses of the Quran and its various forms of effect from different aspects. He also presents some relevant instances in bri...   Origins of the science of Hadith   darolhadith.net The Holy Prophet of Islam (S), for a period of 23 years from the beginning of his prophetic mission to the moment of his death, was directly involved in the process of guidance and leadership of the people. The multifarious kinds of questions that ar...   Hadrat Zainab bint Ali (a.s.); The Greatest Messenger of the Hussaini Revolution   rafed Hadrat Zainab (A.S.) was born in the holy city of Madina on 5th Jamadi-ul-Awwal in the 5th year of Hijrah/627 A.D. Her Holiness became famous for her knowledge of the Holy Qu'ran and virtuous life.In her character she reflected the best attributes.I...   One of the highlights of the month of Rajab   Islamic Centre One of the highlights of the month of Rajab which all of the faithful look forward to is the birth anniversary of the explicitly appointed successor of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). We are referring to the one who earned the ti...   Ayaam-e-Bayz   Page 1 Amaal13, 14 and 15 Rajab (Ayaam-e-Bayz) ---------------------------------------------------------------- (1)13th, 14th and 15th of Rajab, Shaa’-baan and Ramzan are know as “Ayyaam-e-Bayz” (the days of surpassing splendour)[Imam Jaa’-fa...   Ninth Imam Mohammed al Taqi (Jowad), Beautiful Sayings   http://www.victorynewsmagazine.com/ Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad ('a) was born in the holy city of Medina on 10th Rajab.195 A.H. **************************** Name: Muhammad bin Ali. Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad. Kunya: Abu Ja'fer. Father: Imam Ali al Reza ('a) Mother: Sabika (also kn...   I0 sayings from Imam Muhammad al- Baqir (P)   http://www.slideshare.net/almujtaba/imam-muhammed-albaqir-as 1.Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) 2.Holy Prophet (p)’s fifth infallible successor Imam Mohammad Baqir Name: Mohammad Bin Ali Al-Baqir Title: Al-Baqir Agnomen: Abu J’afar Father’s Name Ali Bin Husain, Zain-ul-Abideen Mother’s Name Fatima Bint Al-Hasan, K...   Virtues of the month of Rajab   SalamIran In the Name of God Holy Prophet(S.A.) : The month of Rajab is linked to Almighty Allah as Sha'ban to the Holy Prophet (S.A.) and Ramadhan to his Ummah and fighting theinfield in it is Haram. Whoever observes fast (even one day) during the mon...   An enlightening chat   On the occasion of Lady Fatima Azzahra (a.s.) birth anniversary – 1431 A.D., a heart-to-heart between a contemporary women and another who lived concurrently and witnessed the life and conduct of Fatima Azzahra (a.s.). **I am a woman from Medina...   Hazrat Zahra Dua’a for all Affairs of Life & Hereafter   O Allah make me content with what You have decreed for me Conceal my faults Give me good health so long as I live And forgive me and have mercy on me when I die O Allah do not let me be involved in that which You have not decreed for me And what...   Oh Fatimah al-Zahra (SA)...   http://sweetshenu.multiply.com Our congardulations be to the whole Islamic Ummah on this auspicious Mother's Day-Birthday of Bibi Fatema Zahra(sa) ************************************************************************* Mistress of the woman of the world, Sayeda Fatimah Al...   About the 6th month of hijri calendar   http://www.tnfj.org.pk Jamadi us Sani, the 6th month of hijri calendar, is the month of blessings and auspiciousness Syed Ibne Ta'ous has reported that a special 4 rakaat Prayer with 2 salams should be offered during this month at any time, which will be performed as under...   About the 6th month of hijri calendar   Jamadi us Sani, the 6th month of hijri calendar, is the month of blessings and auspiciousness Syed Ibne Ta'ous has reported that a special 4 rakaat Prayer with 2 salams should be offered during this month at any time, which will be performed as under...   About the 6th month of hijri calendar   Jamadi us Sani, the 6th month of hijri calendar, is the month of blessings and auspiciousness Syed Ibne Ta'ous has reported that a special 4 rakaat Prayer with 2 salams should be offered during this month at any time, which will be performed as under...   Lady of Light Passed Away   http://www.coiradio.com The Story of Hazrat Fatima(SA), daughter of the Holy Prophet. Migration When the migration took place, Fatima was left in Makka with the rest of the Family which included her step mother Umme Salama, Ali’s(AS)mother Fatima binte Asad and many...   Lady of Light Passed Away   http://www.coiradio.com The Story of Hazrat Fatima(SA), daughter of the Holy Prophet. Migration When the migration took place, Fatima was left in Makka with the rest of the Family which included her step mother Umme Salama, Ali’s(AS)mother Fatima binte Asad and many...   Fatima Zahra (S.A.); The Supreme Example of a Perfect Human Being   Rafed.net Holy Fatima (s.a.) belongs to the noblest family ever existing throughout the whole history of mankind. Her distinguished father was the very last messenger of Allah, a personality that the Holy Koran introduces him as Oswatun Hasanah (the Best Parad...   Fatima Al-Zahra (P)   ezsoftech islamicoccasions.com is Proud to Announce a Special Page consisting of large Collection of Stories from the Life of, Sayyidati Nisa il Aalameen (Master of all the women of the worlds), Fatima Al-Zahra (sa), Bidhatur Rasool [part of Prophet Mohammed (...   Celebrating the birthday of Sayyida Zainab (AS)   The World Federation There is nothing that can be compared to the birth of a new child to bring about joy and a renewed sense of love amongst a family - and the family of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) is no exception. It was on the 5th of Jamadiul Awwal...   In the occasion of Health Day(7th April)   Islamic-world.net The Quran is not a book of medicine or of health sciences, but in it there are hints which lead to guidelines in health and diseases. Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) has been sent as an example to mankind so his traditions in matte...   Bukhari and Muslim and traditions about Imam Mahdi (as)   Almuntazar The fourth point is that just because the compilers of Sahih-e-Bukhari and Sahih-e-Muslim have not reported any tradition relating to Mahadaviyat, can by no means be an indication of the weakness and unreliability of such traditions. The two compiler...   Norouz at the advent of Islam   Tebyan. net At the advent of Islam, the Iranians who were living in the caliphs" central domains followed their national traditions, this included Norouz.It is said that: "Following the Norouz tradition, a present was offered to Imam Ali. Imam asked: "wha...   Shahadat of 11th Imam Hassan Al-Askari (A.S.) - 8th Rabi 'Al Awwal, / February 23, 2010   Name: Hassan Title: Al-Askari Designation: 11th Imam Kunyat: Abu Muhammad Father: 10th Imam Ali an-Naqi (A.S.) Mother: Saleel / Hadeesa Khatoon Born: 8 Rabi 'Al Thaani, 232 AH (846 AD) Died: 8 Rabi' Al Awwal, 260 AH (874 AD) Lived: ...   Rabi al-Awwal   http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/03.asp Rabi al-Awwal is the third month of Islamic Lunar Calendar and comes after Safar al-Muzaffar. Azadari (mourning) remains continue till the 8th of this month. The month of Rabi al-Awwal (the First Spring Season) of Islamic Lunar Calendar is well known...   1,001 Tears   http://islamicinsights.com With 1,001 Tears I cry for you Ali Akber, in your youth you sacrificed your life with tremendous fervor. Yet when there exist so many majlis, books, and lectures to learn from, do I sacrifice time? Never. With 1,001 Tears I cry for you Ali Asghar...   Very short about Imam Musa ibn Jafar(P)   www.askaralmahdi.com THE NAME OF GOD CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE SHIITE OF THE WORLD ON THE OCCASION OF BIRTHDAY OF IMAM MOUSA KAZEM (peace be upon him) Imam Mousa Kazem (peace be upon him) prescribed to some Shiite: “Protect yourself from God’s fu...   Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) and Jihad with character (Akhlaq)   http://www.ezsoftech.com/stories/imam.zeynel.abidin.asp As a reaction people of Madina revolted against Yazid, after hearing the horrifying stories of Karbala from Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) in the year 64 AH. The people of Medina removed Yezid's governor from his post of governorship in Medina, Fearing for ...   Maxims of Imam Husain (A.S)   www.fatmiya.net 1 - How can a thing the existence of which is dependent on you be taken as a proof for your existence? Is there anything more evident than your "self" disclose you? Are you hidden to need a guide to find you? Surely you are not. Are you far-away t...   No Day is Like Yours Oh Husain Ibne Abi Talib (a.s)   Muslim Unity November 26, 2009 — Syed - - - - - Charles Dickens – (1812-1870) English novelists of the Victorian period “If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. I...   24th Zilhajjah (Eid of Mubahilah)   "Come let us call our sons and your sons and our women and your women and ourselves and your selves, then let us pray earnestly and bring about the curse of Allah on the liars" [Surah Ale Imran verse 61] 24th Zilhajjah marks the event of M...   Ghadir, Day of Welayat   irib Ghadir literally means small lake or pond (Ref. Al-Munjid). Ghadir is the name of a place that comes on the way from Makkah to Medina. It is 3 miles further than Johfa towards Medina. There existed a small pond at this place. Though geographically...   Prayer for the Day of A'rafah Dua by Imam Husain (as)   Praise belongs to God whose decree none may avert, and whose gift none may prevent. No fashioner's fashioning is like His fashioning, and He is the Generous, the All-embracing. He brought forth the varieties of unprecedented creatures and perfected...   The secret's of Hadj   ...   The Ideal Family in the Fatimid School (PART ONE)   Mahjubah Magazine No. 240 Author : Mahdiyyeh Sadat Mostaqimi Translator : Ahsan Pashazadeh Subject : /Her Holiness Zahra (P)/Family and Marriage/ Reference : Mahjubah Magazine No. 240 ------------------------------------ FullText : ------------------------------------...   On the occasion of 30th Zi-Qadeh;   www.shiasisters.net Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH) the 9th infallible successor to the Prophet Muhammad was born in Medina. ****************************************** His Mother, '' Sabika '' (Reyhane) was one of the most pious of women. Imam Muhammad al-jawad was brought...   Sura Nabaa (The Great News) No. 78   http://www.ic-el.org In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent. The Merciful 1. O what do they ask (one another)? 2. Of the Great News, 3. That in which they differ. 4. Nay! they shall soon (come to) know, 5. Nay indeed! they shall soon (come to) know. Co...   11th Zee-Qa''dah the Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Imam Reza (P.)   Ezsoftech.com & Roshd.org The Life of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH) Introduction Imam Ali bin Mousa al-Reza (PBUH), the eighth Imam of Shiites , is of the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and his eighth successor. At age 35 he became the leader of the Islamic...   Short Biography of Hadrat Fatima Masoumah (S.A.)   Masoumeh Site The name of this divine lady was Fatima and her nickname was Masoumah. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), the seventh Imam of the Shi'ites and her mother was named Najma Khatun who was also the mother of Imam Reza (A.S.), the eighth Shi'i...   Lovely God's Instructions   sweetshenu One day I asked God for instructions On how to live on this earth... God brought His voice close to my ear and said… Be like the sun. Arise early, and do not go to bed late. Be like the moon. Shine in the darkness,but submit to the greater li...   Last Friday of Ramadhan Month   http://sweetshenu.multiply.com Sayyid Ibn Tawus and Shaykh al-Saduq have both narrated the following on the authority of Jabir ibn `Abdullah al-Ansariy: I visited the Messenger of Allah (a.s) on the last Friday of Ramazan. As he saw me, he said, “Jabir: This is the last Friday ...   Night of 23rd of Ramzan   ziaraat.com Night of 23rd of Ramzan will start when the fast of the 22nd of Ramzan finishes. This is the most probable night of Qadr - Shab-e-Qadr. -------------------------------------------- Importance of this night ======================== Allah(swt) ment...   Ali and his Attitude to Adversaries   Roshd.org When we review history, we can see how kings and governors and those in power reacted to those in disagreement with them. They not only prevented others to express their opposing views, but also suppressed as many as they could by imprisonment, tortu...   The Birth of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (A.S)   Naba Cultural Organization The birth of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (A.S), the first child of Hazrat Fatema Zahra (A.S), the honored daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A). ---------------------------------------------------------- According to authentic sources, the birth o...   Khadijeh mother of the orphans: (Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid, Bibi Khadija, Hazrat Khadija)   http://www.ezsoftech.com/ ********************** O Khadija, among all the people of the world, you have attained a sublime position, the most honorable position. You have been granted the honor of being wife to Prophet Muhammad (saw), the great man whose peer has not been bo...   Prophet Muhammad (P)'s Sermon about Ramadan   aimislam.com “O People ! "Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of...   The Commencement of the Divine Mission for the Redemption of the World   http://www.imamreza.net Introduction ------------------- The appointment of Muhammad (S.A.W.), the Holy Prophet of Islam and his selection as the Messenger of Allah (SWT), can be considered the most significant event in the history of Islam. Descent of the Holy Quran bega...   Al-Kadhim means one who swallows his anger   islamic Cetnter Imam Musa ibne Ja’far – better known as Al-Kadhim (which means one who swallows his anger), was the seventh light of guidance sent for humanity. His birth, which took place in the month of Safar is acknowledged however not ‘celebrated’ due to the som...   Lady Zainab: Role model to Women and Men   islamicinsights Behind all great nations it is said there are great women. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lady Zainab, sister of Imam Hussain (peace be upon them), is one such lady that brought glory and piety to our beloved re...   Hadhrat Fatimah bint Asad (a.s.) , the great mother of Ameer ul-Mumineen (a.s.)   http://www.yazehra.com/fatimabint.htm I was impressed by the majalises recited by Zakir Gulfam Hussain Hashmi at Imam Barghah Ali Raza Sharjah U.A.E. Especially The majlis on Bibi Fatima Bint Asad A.S). He recited such fazayal of the Bibi that I have never heard before and decided to lo...   The Month of Rajab   ezsoftech.com Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah in the Holy Qur'an. Special prayers and Aa'maal that can be prayed and carried out on any day or daily for this month reached us on the authority of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), Imam...   Let's View Things Differently   hejrat.info Any act, no matter how small and minimal, may as a matter of fact act as a long ladder in reaching Allah’s (SWT) satisfaction. The same matter can be applied to our peers; a person whom we may have overlooked at all times may in fact be an eminent se...   The Mystery of Lady Fatima(P), the Message of Lady Fatima (P)   islamic insights A thorough perusal of all the traditions on the life of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) turns up surprisingly little by way of significant events in which she participated, sermons she delivered, or even words of wisdom or admonition she may have utt...   Hadhrat Fatima az-Zahra (P) As Seen by Imam Khomeini   'The Position of Women from the Viewpoint of Imam Khomeini' The following is a selection of Imam Khomeini’s message marking the birthday anniversary of Hadhrat Fatima az-Zahra (P) and the Women’s Day in 1979: ************************************************************************** “… All dimensions that o...   Fatima's (AS) magnificence in Prophet's (PBUH) words:   http://www.yazahra.net + http://www.muhibaneahlilbait.org Prophet (PBUH) praised Fatimah (AS) frequently. He said:" Her father is sacrificed for her" a lot and sometimes bended and kissed her hand. He bid farewell to her as the last person before going to a journey and visited her first after returning....   The reward of a religious scholar ...   http://www.islam-laws.com In His Name, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful Amir-ul-Momineen Imam Ali (P) ------------------------------------------ "...The reward of a religious scholar is greater than the reward of a person who is fasting on days and establishes...   The Life of Zaynab binte Ali (S.A.)   Contributed by Br. Ali Abbas, abbas@seas.gwu.edu. Name: Zainab Title: Siddiqa-e-Sughra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Massaib Born at: Medina on 5th Jamadi ul Awwal Fathers Name. Hazrat Ali-Al-Murtaza (AS) Mother's Name: Janab e Fatema Zahra (AS) *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^**^*^*^*^*^*^* Ziyarat...   Valuable Advice for Those Who Truly Follow and Await …   Roshd.org It has been narrated that Imam Hassan Askari (PBUH) wrote a letter to one of the great scholars, namely Ibn Babeweyh1 (May Allah’s mercy be on him), saying: “O! My trusted and experienced scholar, Abu al-Hassan Ali Ibn Qummi; may Allah give ...   The Peace Treaty between Imam Hassan (P) and Mu’awiyah   Tebyan Imam Hassan assumed the responsibility of the Imamate after the martyrdom of his father, and the people of Kufa gave him the pledge of fealty. He addressed a large congregation of believers in the mosque and reminded them of the stand his father had...   Imam's Companions Narrating Imam Reza(P) Behaviour   Tebyan His moral virtues and piety was such that besides his followers and companions his enemies were attracted to him. He treated people as respectfully and kindly as possible and never separated himself from the people. One of his companions say: I...   Different Aspect of Islam of prophet Mohammad(P)   Tebyan From the first, Islam has said that it is the last message, and Muslims have accepted this fact with wisdom and with love, and have realized that Islam is the last manifestation of revelation prophethood and the culmination of the former pure religio...   The Victorious Blood   Roshd Islamic Shia Website “Who is more dear to you, your Caliph or a God sent representative?”(1) This question was asked by the bloodthirsty governor of Kufa, Hajjaj, who governed the city of Kufa during the reign of the fifth Umayyad Caliph, Abd al-Malik. With the above q...   Imam Musa Kadhim (P):   www.14five.com/ NAME : Musa IMAMAAT : 7th Imam from the silsila-e-Imamaat TITLE : Abd-e-Saleh, Kazim, Babul Hawaij, Abul Hassan, Abu Ibrahim FATHER : Imam Jaffer-as-Sadiq (AS)-6th Imam MOTHER : Hazrat Hameeda Khatoon BIRT...   Gleam of Light   http://www.alseraj.net Natural Sciences ***************************************************** Delving into the natural sciences sharpens knowledge of the greatness of the Creator, and necessarily strengthens one’s bonds with Him, regardless of whether the area studied is...   A Fact Acting As Myths   Shiasearch.com Imam Ali (As) had two daughters called Zainab whose mother was Fatima-az-Zahra (AS), the honorable daughter of the Prophet (SAW) The former is Zainab-al-Kobra (As) whose heroics in Karbala are well known and famous. The latter is "Zainab-As-So...   Historical perspective of Eid-e-Mubahila   Source :ziarat.com Najran was a fertile land located in the Northern mountainous region of Yemen about 20 Kms from Sanaa. About 40,000 Christians inhabited the land divided into 73 small towns. They were idol worshipers historically just like the Arabs but a p...   The Concept of Love   NoorIslam.net Vol XI No. 1 and 2 ------------------------------------------- Love is one of the sublimest and most appealing of concepts in Shi'ism in particular and Islamic culture and belief in general. In Shi'i belief, mahabbah or hubb, and rel...   Event of Ghadir Khumm   al-islam The Farewell Pilgrimage ------------------------------------- Ten years after the migration (hijrah), the Messenger of Allah [peace and blessings be upon him and his Progeny] ordered to his close followers to call all the people in different place...   Imam Husain (as) dua for the Day of A'rafah 9th Zilhajj   duas.org Praise belongs to God whose decree none may avert, and whose gift none may prevent. No fashioner's fashioning is like His fashioning, and He is the Generous, the All-embracing. He brought forth the varieties of unprecedented creatures and perfected t...   Amaal of Arafah - 9 Dhu l-Hijja / December 8, 2008   IslamiCentre.org Shahadat of Hazrat Muslim bin 'Aqil - 9 Dhu l-Hijja / December 8, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------- When Imam Husein (A.S.) left Madina on 28th Rajab, 60 A.H. for Makkah (for his final journey towards Karbala)...   Short about Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (PBUH)   IslamiCentre.org Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s) was born in the 58th year of the Hijra, on the third day of the month of safar, in the city of Medina. His honoured father is Imam Sajjad and his revered mother, Fatema, daughter of Imam Hassan (a.s). Imam Sajjad (a.s), a...   Month of Zilhajj; Dua & Amaal for First 10 Days...   www.duas.org Duas & Aamal for first 10 days of Dhil-Hajj The first ten days of this month are full of significance and merit. According to some commentators of the Holy Qur’an, these ten days have been mentioned in Sura al-Fajr when Allah swears by th...   Islam and universal unity   Gulf Times Islam and universal unity By Muhammad Ali Alkhuli* THROUGH the direct instructions of Islam, all the peoples of the world are brought closer to one another. According to Islam, Allah created different peoples not to fight one another, but to know o...   Imam Reza (P) and Golden Chain Hadith   ezsoftech Once when our 8th Imam, Imam Raza (as) was travelling through a town called Nishapur, the people of the town asked Imam Raza (as) to tell them a hadith from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). Imam Raza (as) told them the following hadith: "My fathe...   The Birth of the Holy Lady Fatemah Ma"soomah (P) and her childhood   Tebyan.net In the holy city of Medina, the holy household was awaiting the arrival of a new born. -0--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 In the house of Imam Kadhim (A.S.), Najma, the wife of the honorable Imam was eagerly looking forward to the arrival of...   Imam Ja'far Ibn Muhammad (The Founder of the Shia School of Law)   Roshd Islamic Shia Website Yunus ibn Ya’qub, one of the companions of Imam Sadiq (PBUH), narrates the following story: --------------------------------------------------- I was in the presence of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) when a man from Shaam/Syria came to him and said,...   Transformation, the Purpose behind the Qur’an's Being Sent Down   ...   Gleam of Light (Part 3)   http://www.alseraj.net Divine Favor ----------------------------------------------- We travel along the path to the Divine Truth in two main ways. Usually, we move ahead by means of struggle, but this sometimes brings us success, sometimes failure. On the other hand, me ...   Happy Eid Al-Fitr Al-Mubarak   ic-el Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the two great Islamic festivals, the other being Eid-ul-Azha. Its importance can be judged from the fact that Almighty Allah Himself ordered the believers to celebrate it. It is celebrated at the end of the month of fasting (Ram...   Quds Day is the day for the weak and oppressed to confront the oppressors   www.irib2.ir Announcement of International Quds Day In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful For many years, I have been notifying the Muslims of the danger posed by the usurper Israel which today has intensified its savage attacks against t...   Preparing for Laylatul Qadr   http://www.dartabligh.org/ 1. Is there a need to prepare for Lailatul Qadr? In order to answer this, let us define what the word PREPARE means? Simply, put it means to make ready or fit, to bring into a suitable state, to make one ready For e.g. when we want to prepare...   Commemorating of Nineteenth of Ramadan- or Night of attack on Imam Ali (P) at Kufa   Islamic Center In His Name, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful ____________________________________________________________ -Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) on Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (A.S.) ******************************************************************* ...   Khadijeh; the Mother of the Orphans   INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING Co. ; Islamic Propagation Organization Date of Publication : Second Edition (1996-1416 A.H) Though she was even more wealthy than other rich people, unlike them, she always thought about helping the poor and sharing their sorrow and difficulties, and solving their problems. For this reason, Khadijeh (A.S) ordered her servants to never clo...   Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) Sermon on welcoming the month of Ramadhan   Ezsofttech O People! The month of Allah (Ramadhan) has approached you with His mercy and blessings. This is the month that is the best of all months in the estimation of Allah. Its days are the best among the days; its nights are the best among the nights. Its ...   Attending Mosque May Help Mental Health   http://iiny.org/ The research looked at four participants with long-term mental health problems. All were asked about the role of the mosque in their lives, commenting on the eligibility of participants, Bobat writes: “It was decided that even someone who attended ...   Gleam of Light (Part Two)   alseraj.net Free Time Countless empty hours pass by during a person’s lifetime, hours that are not occupied by any of life’s daily responsibilities. Added up, these hours make up a huge chunk of life! The wise believer uses this time for recitation, working t...   Al Imam Al Mahdi ; The Just Leader of Humanity   al-islam.org The Beginning of the Belief in the Mahdi Dr. Emami: When did the belief in Mahdi become prevalent in the Islamic environment? Was there any conversation about the Mahdi during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) or was...   A Short Biography of Imam Mahdi (P)   Hazrat Imam Mahdi (A.S.) is the twelfth and last of the chain of the Purified Imams (A.S.) and the divine successors. He was bom at the time of dawn, on Friday the 15th of Shaban 255 A.H. in the city of Samarrah (Kamaaluddin vol. 2, Pg. 428, 433 424,...   Love is the Foundation   alseraj.net Love is the Foundation ------------------------------------- Love is one of the firmest supports of faith, and it provides the foundation for the sacred relationship between the worshipper and his Divine Master. This love does not penetrate the hea...   Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) and the Infallible Imams (a.s.)   Muslim Unity There can be little debate that the catastrophe that engulfed the Islamic nation on the demise of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was of a staggering magnitude. For the beloved progeny - Ahle Bait (a.s.) of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) the sorrow wa...   A Glimpse from the Ray of Imam Hussain alayhis-salam   Saffinatulnajat.org Allah Almighty states {Think not of those who are slain in Allah's Way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the Presence of their Lord}[1] This noble verse in the holy Qur’an points to the state of those who are killed in the cause...   27th Rajab Holy Prophet's(P.)Appointment to the Prophetic Mission   http://www.imamreza.net It was a man from among themselves who was to lift the humanity from their slough of ignorance and depravity into the light of faith and devotion to one God. _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* When Muhammad (S.A.W.) was 38 years of...   After a Sign   Roshd Islamic Shia Website Recognizing the successor of Allah (SWT) on earth and seeking help from him in the ups and downs of life is one of the most essential foundations of Shiism in theory and practice. As such, throughout the history, Shiites have always been concerned as...   Accept Allah Into Your Life   IslamOnline.net This is the message of peace, the message of salvation. This is the message of liberation from being enslaved to mundane things that keep shackling souls with worries and sorrows. This is a call from the One Who controls everything, calling you,...   Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al Baqir (P)   al-Islam (This chapter will give) an account of the Imam after Ali b. al- Husayn, peace be on them, the date of his birth, the evidence for his Imamate, the age he reached, the period of his succession, the time and cause of his death, the place of his gra...   Leader of the Women of Paradise   Rafed.net Name: Fatima Title: Az-Zahra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Aimma Born: Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar in Mecca Father's Name: Holy Prophet Muhammad Ibn-e-Abdulla (PBUH) Mother's Name: Khadija bint-e-Khuwailid Died: 3rd Jamadi-al-Thani at Medina at the age of ...   Bibi Fizza and Her Mastery of al Qur'an   Bibi Fizza had come from Abyssinia to Arabia as a slave. She was freed by the Holy Prophet (S) and afterwards served Bibi Fatimah (A) as her maid-servant. Bibi Fatimah (S.A) divided her house work equally between herself and Bibi Fizza and they would...   The Religion of Peace   http://www.jaffari.org/ As reflected in its name, Islam is a religion of peace. Muslims are taught to greet each other by saying “salãmun ‘alaykum — peace be upon you”. The daily prayers also end with the same sentence. In Islam, one of the names by which God is known is...   The Heart in Quran   al-Islam The phrase heart carries special importance and has been used extensively in the Holy Quran and narrations. But what is meant with this phrase is not the pine-shaped physical heart located in the left side of the chest which support the animal life s...   Janabe Fatema's (s.a.) life at a Glance   almuntazar . com Kuniyat: Ummul Hasan, Ummul Husain, Ummul Aimmah and Ummul Mohsin Title: Zahra, Batool, Siddiqa Kubra, Mubarika, Tahira, and Sayyedatun Nisa. Father: Messenger of Allah, Hazrat Mohammed Mustafa (s.a.w.a.). Mother: Queen of Arab, Khadeejatul ...   Imam Musa Sadr:Islamic Schools of Thought as windows of cultivation   Taqrib.ir the difference should be viewed along the lines proposed by Imam Musa Sadr, namely as a 'window of cultivation'. We should take each sect as a manual of be-coming the City of Knowledge or embarking on the path of arriving at the City of Knowledge. ...   How to Remove Your Worries   Momineen.com O Reliever of worry! O Remover of grief! O Merciful in this world and the nextand Compassionate in both!Bless Muhammad and his Household,relieve my worry,and remove my grief! O One, O Unique, O Eternal Refuge!O He Who has not begotten,nor has been...   What Drives people to convert to Islam ?   Iqrasense The nature of religious faith is quite mysterious. As part of their religious faiths, people believe in a variety of deities. There are people who have religious faith in the unseen supreme transcendental power and then there are others who believe i...   Short Biography of Hadrat Fatima Masoumah (S.A.)   Masoumeh Site The name of this divine lady was Fatima and her nickname was Masoumah. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), the seventh Imam of the Shi'ites and her mother was named Najma Khatun who was also the mother of Imam Reza (A.S.), the eighth Shi'ite Im...   The role of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr in shi'a political activism in Iraq from 1958 to 1980   Geocities.com On April 8, 1980, Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr was executed. His execution aroused no criticism from the West against the Iraqi regime, however, because Sadr had openly supported the Ayatollah Khomeini's regime in Iran and because the West was distracted b...   My Beloved   Geocities.com There was a time in my youth, When Islam was only a custom. They said "say La IIaha IIIa Allah,.. And pray, you'll go to Heaven." * * * * * * * * * * * * Ah, how simple, No struggle in this, Just a word, and simple act. Thereafter I'm abs...   A Brief History of the Prophet's (P) Life   Tebyan 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-MU...   Importance of Imamate and status of Imam (P)   Imamate is a matter of great merit. In fact, no other issue in Islam is more significant than the subject of Imamate. Its importance lies in the fact that it's the only reliable means to reach the true recognition of Allah. It is only through Imamate...   The Eleventh Imam Hasan ibn Ali (al-Askari) (P)   Samarra (Surre Mun Ra’) was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghdad. River Euphrates flows in the middle of the town, and because of the surrounding hills a cool breeze keeps the area cooler in comparison to Baghdad. The word ‘Asker’ in arabi...   Imam Ali (P) : Allah has not created any creature better than Muhammad (P)   Ummah The last prophet of God is Hadrat-i-Muhammad upon whom be blessings and peace, who possesses a book and a Shari'ah and in whom Muslims have placed their faith. The Prophet (sawas) was born fifty-three years before the beginning of the hijra calendar ...   Last Days of the Month of Safar   thevoice.co.in The Last Day of the Month of Safar the Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Reza (A.S.) On the Sad and Mourning occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the Greatest Holy Prophet Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.), Imam Hasan Mujtaba(A.S.) and Imam Reza(A....   On the Importance of Ziyarat Arbaeen   http://www.ziaraat.com/samhas01.php The 11th Imam was once asked of the signs of a mo'min (believer).He listed the following signs. He is one prays 51 rakaats of salaa daily. He prostates on Khake Shafaa. He wears rings on his right hand. He repeats the verses of Azhan & Ikama...   A Poem for Arbaeen   Ali Rizwan Shah In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficent ******************************************************** Look at the heads atop the spear and the eyes that are full of tears. Husain has gone and his sister is alone, and her lonely sigh...   Lessons From Allamah Tabatabai(RA)   islamicdigest.net “It was this woman who allowed me to reach this position. She has been my partner and whatever books I have written, half (of the credit) belongs to her.” This one sentence from ‘Allamah Tabatabai(RA) is sufficient as an indication of his...   * LOVE * From The Qur'anic Context   e-resaneh.com In our previous issues, we have discussed `salat' and `zikr' from the Qur'anic point of view. This month, we will examine how our innate longing for the remembrance (zikr) of Allah springs forth from love and shall go on to see how we...   MEMO FROM ALLAH   Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfil my promises to you to grant you peace, you and happiness in this life, I apologise for any ...   A Brief Look into the Life of Imam Musa al-Kazim (P)   Rafed.net His Parents and Birth *********************************** His mother, Umme Hamida was a slave girl who was brought to Madina and bought by the fifth Imam for his son for 17 dirhams. The first thing that he told her was : "You are Hamida (the praise...   Daily Dua for the Month of Safar   www.duas.org 1. To be recited 10 times daily during this month of Safar to prevent misfortunes. 2. It is also highly recommended to give charity (sadqa) in this month. O He who has total, absolute and everlasting power, therefore is versatile and at all tim...   Imam Zayn al-Abidin (P) The Greatest Messenger of Husaini Revolution   Imamreza.net The Umayyad government determined to destroy Islam and to annihilate its foundations and forces. Then it decided to degrade the Muslims, to paralyze their physical and mental activities, and to prevent them from practicing the principles of their gre...   Nature, Too, Praises Allah   This article is based on the author's work Fi Zhilal Al-Qur'an (In the Shade of the Qur'an), here excerpted with kind permission and with slight modifications from www.islamicvoice.com. (As for the unbelievers, their deeds are like a mirage in the desert that the thirsty traveler supposes to be water, but when he comes near to it finds that it is nothing. But he finds that Allah (has always been present) with him, and that He will p...   Hadrat Zainab (P) bint Ali (P); the Greatest Messenger of the Husaini (P) Revolution   ya-hussain.com The Daughter of Imam Ali(A.S.) and Hadrat Fatima Zahra(A.S.) and the Greatest Messenger of the Husaini Revolution ********************************************************** Hadrat Zainab bint Ali(A.S.) who universilized the message of Hussaini R...   The Concept of Martyrdom in Islam   islamiceducationcenter.org ISLAM as an all inclusive systematic religion is an interrelated set of ideals and realities covering the entire area of human notion and action, beliefs and practices, thought, word, and deed. Islamic principles and concepts cannot be fully and prop...   On the Arrival of Lunar Year (Hijri)   Written by: Sister Sughra Khatoon Another Islamic year comes to its end and we are now preparing for the arrival of our new year . The lovers of the AhlulBayt has a different way of welcoming and preparing for the new year compared to what the others do when the Christian year begins...   Historical perspective of Eid-e-Mubahila   ziarat.com Historical perspective of Eid-e-Mubahila ********************************************* Najran was a fertile land located in the Northern mountainous region of Yemen about 20 Kms from Sanaa. About 40,000 Christians inhabited the land divided into ...   The Event of Ghadir: A Historical Perspective   Islamic Research Ten years after the migration, the Messenger of Allah ordered his close followers to call all the people in different places to join him in his last pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage he taught them how to perform the pilgrimage in a correct and unif...   Ziarat from the View of Imam Hadi (P)   Roshd In the present day, we witness how people of different nations, groups, and societies show appreciation to their scholars of literature, science, and art by holding conferences and seminars. Within the conferences they list all achievements of the sc...   The Story of Jesus (P)   Roshd In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful *************************************************************** Lady Maryam (Mary), daughter of Imran, was the Messiah's mother. When Maryam's mother was pregnant, assuming her child would be a ...   History of Zul-Hajj   zainabia.org On account of the enormous society of Muslims throughout the world, devoted and united, the Hajj ceremony is a huge international congregation. It can be the groundwork for a deep, meaningful connection among Muslims. Muslims of the world who gath...   Islamic Poetry   al-mojtaba Your beautiful forms united in marriage And your hearts praised Allah as you gazed at each other No passion Just pure longing for Your Lord Together bringing each other closer To the goal of Your desires. They killed you And massacred your...   Hajj Tips   Thought provoking conversation between our fourth Holy Imam Zainul-Abidin (AS) and Shibli. When the 4th Imam (AS) returned from Hajj, Shibli came to meet him. They engaged in the following conversation: Imam: Did you go for Hajj O shibli? ...   On the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons   http://www.ukim.org/imam.asp?CatID=17 Question: *********************************************************** What are the teachings of Islam on mentally or physically disabled people? Very little literature is available on your or other Islamic websites regarding the following core qu...   Sayings of Imam Reza(P)   imamreza.net It is related from Ima`m al-Reza`, peace be on him, a group of outstanding wise sayings, manners, commandments, pieces of advice, and other than them from among that which profit men. They indicate that he was the greatest educator in Islamic world, ...   Maxims of Imam Reza (P)   imamreza.net Imam Ar-Reza (peace be upon him) said: The character of faith is achieved only when the believer enjoys three qualities from his Lord, the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), and the leader –the Imam- (peace be upon him). The quality that h...   Dhulqada_Amals_Preparation Hajj   ...   The Character and Virtues of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (P)   imam-sadiq.net His name is Ja'far. He is also known as as-Sadiq and Abu' Abdullah. He is son of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S.) son of Imam Zain al-'Abidin (A.S.) son of Imam Hussein (A.S.). His mother was Ummu Farwah daughter of al-Qasim son of Muhammad son of Abu B...   Fizza (s.a)The Servant Of Al Zahra (P)   Bibi Fizza had come from Abyssinia to Arabia as a slave. She was freed by the Holy Prophet (S) and afterwards served Bibi Fatimah (A) as her maid-servant. Bibi Fatimah (A) divided her house work equally between herself and Bibi Fizza and they would t...   Woman and her social independence   The Rights of Women in Islam/Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari /Page 61-74 Freedom in determining one’s future ******************************************* A young girl came before the holy Prophet perplexed and anxious and exclaimed: “O Messenger of Allah. . . From the hand of this father...” “But what has your fath...   Happy Eid Al-Fitr Al-Mubarak   ic-el Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the two great Islamic festivals, the other being Eid-ul-Azha. Its importance can be judged from the fact that Almighty Allah Himself ordered the believers to celebrate it. It is celebrated at the end of the month of fasting (Ram...   About Eid Fitr   ic-el. Many people wonder why we celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadhan. Are we happy that Ramadhan has finished? How can we be happy that such a great month of Allah, with all its blessings and mercies, has gone away? The actual reason we celebrate Eid is no...   On 8 October 2007, we are celebrating World Children's Day.   Bihar al Anwar عن أبى عبد الله عليه السلام قال : قال موسى عليه السلام يا رب أي الاعمال أفضل عندك ؟ قال : حب الاطفال فاني فطرتهم على توحيدي فان أمتهم أدخلتهم جنتي برحمتي Imam Sadiq (P) said that the Prophet Moses (P) asked Allah (SW) about the best acts. Allah ...   A Poem on Martyrdom of Imam Ali (P)   ...   World Qods Day is a good opportunity to support the wronged Palestinian nation.   qodsna World Qods Day is a good opportunity to support the wronged Palestinian nation.It is reminiscent of the late Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic. ************************************************************************** Seven yea...   The Secret of Amity and Animosity   Roshd The alchemists believed that there is a matter called elixir which can transform a material to another. They looked for it for centuries, but could never find it. The Persian poets affirmed that the true elixir is love, and the love is what can reall...   Imam Ali(P)as Ever Just and Trustworthy!   Roshd Ali (PBUH) is the first Imam of Shiites and the first successor of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). According to the historians, he was a man who possessed all the Islamic and humane virtues, a man who, despite his tremendous courage ...   Lailatul Qadr: Night of Power, Night of Destiny or Night of Majesty   ezsoftech On the Night of Power pray to God with all your heart and He will definitely answer all your prayers. The Quran says : "Surely We revealed it (the Holy Quran) on the grand night. And what will make you comprehend what the grand night. The grand night...   Al-Hasan Ibn 'Ali al-Mojtaba (P)   hadith.net Name: al-Hasan. Title: al-Mujtaba. Agnomen: Abu Muhammad. Father's name: 'All Amir al-Mu'minin. Mother's name: Fatimah (daughter of the Holy Prophet). Birth: In Medina on Tuesday, 15th Ramadan 3 AH. Death: Died at the age of 46, in Medina...   The birth of Imam Hasan Mojtaba (p) (creation of light)   http://www.nabacultural.org At the dawn of Midday of Ramadan month, in the home of Fatima (A.S) and Ali Ibn AbiTalib (A.S), a divine behavior and nice face baby came in to existence. In a message of the Almighty God to His beloved prophet, through the Gabriel, the newborn son...   Maleeka Tul Arab Khadeeja Tul Kubra(A.S)   Written by: Bint-ul-Huda.al-Sadr It has been divine practice that any nabi (prophet) has not been placed under obligation of any non-Muslim. According to the research scholars of Islam all ancestors of Holy Prophet Hzarat Muhammad (peace of Allah be upon him and his progeny) were mo...   My Dream, Your Satisfaction   Roshd "… We are the pioneers and masters of the Arabs, and you have dignity also. My tribe does not deny your virtues, and no one neglects your honor and glory… Our wish was to intermingle with your love and glory. Thus, O Tribe of Quraish! Bear witness th...   The Duties and the Rulings of Fasting   shirazi.org The Sighting of the New Moon The beginning of the holy month of Ramadhan (as with any other month) is established by sighting the crescent of the new moon of the new month. This is established by: To sight the crescent oneself, even if not see...   A Sermon On The Last Friday Of Sha'ban On The Reception Of The Month of Ramadan.   islamic voice "O People ! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. I...   Imam Sajjad(P)'s Supplication for the Coming of the Month of Ramadan   Duas.org Praise belongs to God who guided us to His praise and placed us among the people of praise, that we might be among the thankful for His beneficence and that He might recompense us for that with the recompense of the good-doers! And praise belo...   Dua'a For Last Day(s) of SHA`BAN   duas.org Imam al-Ridha(a.s) is reported as saying, “If one observes fasting on the last three days of Sha`ban and attach it to the obligatory fasting of Ramadan, Almighty Allah will decide his as observing fasting in two consecutive months.” Abu’l-¯alt al-...   Mahdi (P) in Other Religions and Nations   Roshd.org Introduction The belief in “Mahdi” (PBUH) originates from the divine nature of mankind. This belief causes hope in the hearts of people. Furthermore, even though there have been differences in the belief of the existence of a savior, this belief h...   The role of women in the Imam Mahdi (P)’s Movement   Compiler:M.Badoran/ Translator : Ameneh Ayati As to women accompanying Hazrat Mahdi (P) in his uprising against the injustices, there are many ahadith (narrations) among which the following are more considerable: 1- Umm-i-salameh has quoted the Holy Prophet Muhammad (P) who said, " يعوذ عائذ...   Necessity of the Existence of Imam al-Mahdi (P)   al-islam.org This article addresses the necessity of the existence of the Representative of Allah on the earth at any time. The opponents of Shia protest that although Shia consider the Imam necessary in order to expound the injunctions and verities of religion a...   Abbas ibn Ali (P)'s Personality   Tebyan.org Abbas bin Ali was a whole world of virtues and merits. His personality included each and every lofty characteristic. It is however sufficient honor for him to be the son of Imam Ali, the model of human perfection. Thus, Abbas inherited all elements o...   A little about Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zaynul-'Abidin (P)and Farazdaq's poem   It is someone whose footsteps are known by every place And it is he who is known to the Bayt in Mecca the most frequented sanctuary; It is he who is the son of the best of all men of God and it is he who is the most pious and devout, the purest ...   Some Sayings of the Holy Prophet (P)with Reference to Imam Hosein (P)   Tebyan.org 1. Hasan (PBUH) and Hossein (PBUH) are the leaders of the Youths of Paradise. 2. Hasan (PBUH) is from me and I am from Hossein (PBUH), Allah befriends those who befriend Hossein (PBUH) and He is the enemy of those who bear enmity to him. 3. W...   The Merits of the Month of Shaban   After Rajab, Shaaban is the second month of Ibadah (worship) in order to make preparations for the grand and majestic month of Ramadhan - the month of Allah (SWT). The Holy Prophet (saww) has said: "Shaaban is my month". This is the month of as...   This is Jesus (P) Reciting Bible ?   Roshd Imam Kadhim (PBUH), the seventh Imam from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), was born on the 7th of Safar of year 128 (A.H). He was born in a house located between Mecca and Medina named as "Abva"; and he was named ?Musa?, but was also referr...   The Beginning of a Worldwide Mission   The tenth leader of the Shiites, Imam Hadi (PBUH) has said: "When Muhammad (PBUH&HP) gave up the business at Shaam and gave all the things Allah had bestowed upon him to the poor, he would climb into the cave of Haraa everyday and gaze at the tra...   Sayyeda Zainab (P), the daughter of Imam Ali (P) and Sayyeda Fatima (P)   ezsoftech.com Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyeda Fatima (s.a.), was an exemplary woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance; she performed her divine duties to the best of her ability. She was...   Sunni Traditions in praise of Imam Ali (P)   Shia News Some of the famous traditions in praise of Imam Ali (AS) recorded in the books of our Sunni brothers. Hadith Al-Tashbih ------------------ The Holy Prophet (pbuh&hp) said: Ya Rasool Allah "Whoever wishes to see ...   Eleventh Infallible, Imam Javad (P) Sayings   *************************************************************************** Love and friendship is attained by three characters: fairness, accompaniment and sympathy when hardship, pure heartedness and benevolence to others. ********************...   A little about Ninth Imam Imam Javad (P)   ezsoftech Born in Madina, 10th Rajab 195 Hijri (811 AD). Died in Baghdad Iraq 29th Dhul-Qida 220 Hijiri (835 AD), aged 25 years, Period of Imamat 17 years. At the time of the death of Imam Ali Al-Reza (AS) our 9th Imam was only 9 years old. Some people from...   The Holy Month of Rajab Events   Rjb 1428 July '07 Day Event ******************************************************************8 01 16 Monday Birth of 5TH Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (a.s.) 03 18 Wednesday Martyrdom of 10TH Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.) 10 25 Wednesday Birth of 9TH Imam Mo...   A brief about fifth infallible Imam (P)   jafariyanews Hazrat Imam Muhammad Baqir (A), the 5th infallible descendant of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S), was born on 1st Rajab in 57 AH enlightening the whole world with his refulgence. It is narrated that one of the companions of the Holy Prophet (S) ...   How are we to spend the precious moments of this graceful month of ISTIGHFAR?   Winow Are we prepared to perform the recommended acts of this holy month? Are we truly going to repent for the sins that we have committed? Are we going to try and earn the blessings of fasting in this month? Rajab marks the beginning of the sp...   Lessons from Her Holiness Fatimah (P)'s life   Lessons from her life: 1. Observe Hijab properly: Sayyeda Fatema (a.s) always observed Hijab even if the visitor to her house was a blind man. 2. Give in the way of Allah without expecting reward or thanks: Sayyeda Fatema (a.s.) and her fa...   Let us be the Judge   roshd.org Many of us have probably placed ourselves and even others in difficult conditions and unnecessary expenses only to pass through the regular routines of life. Interestingly enough if we think clearly, many of these hardships we put ourselves through ...   Fatima (P) in Holy Qur'an   Tebyan.org The verse of relationship, from the Quran, says: ************************************************** "Say: `No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin. 'And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase of goo...   40 Hadiths about Holy Fatimah (P) from sayings of Prophet (P)   ...   Fatima (a.s), The Most Paramount Lady Of Islam   ...   Zaynab the Fragrance of Ahl-ul-Bayt (P)   Name: Zainab Title: Siddiqa-e-Sughra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Massaib Born at: Medina on 5th Jamadi ul Awwal Fathers Name. Hazrat Ali-Al-Murtaza (AS) Mother's Name: Janab e Fatema Zahra (AS) The following ziyarat (verbal salutation) for Bibi Zaynab (AS)...   Worker’s Rights in Islam’s View   Book: Work and worker's right ; By : Sharif Ghorshi Islam regards workers in high esteem. Islam calls a worker “God’s friend”. A worker is highly admired and appreciated in Islam. This is evident in the great respect the Holy Prophet of Islam (P) showed workers in recognition of their dignity. On...   Workers' Rights in Islam   IslamOnline Long before unions were established to protect workers rights, Islam acknowledged a whole set of rights for workers 1,400 years ago. Islam praised the notion of work, and stressed that the one who works to sustain his living is more pious than...   Why Islam Satisfies Your Intellect and Soul   Khaleej Times They are from among the fortunate who have educated themselves about Islam and refused to let the media and peer pressure cajole them into following baseless lies about their Creator and the relationship that He demands. Their testimonies howev...   Brief about The Eleventh Imam Hasan ibn Ali (al-Askari) (P)   al-islam Born in Madina on the 10th of Rabuil Akhar 232 Hijri ( 6.12.846 AD) Died in Samarrah Iraq on 8th of Rabiul Awwal 260 Hijri (4.1.874) aged 28 years. Period of Imamat 6 years. Samarra (Surre Mun Ra?) was a garrison town about 60 miles north of Baghd...   Speech on the Love of Allah   Written by Shaheed Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr One can either love Allah or love the world. But both the loves cannot be contained in one heart. Let us submit our hearts to test. Let us examine our hearts to see whether the love of Allah or the love of this world prevails over them. If the love o...   Little about Prophet (p) and his grandson Al-Imam As-Sadiq (p)   17th Rabi al-Awwal is the Idd Milad un-Nabi (S.A.W.W) and the Birthday Anniversary of Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (A.S.). Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.W), known as Sadiq (the Truthful) and Amin (the Trusted) from his youth and was sent as "The Mercy for th...   A Brief History of the Prophet's Life   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...   The Last Message the Last Prophet (P)   From the first, Islam has said that it is the last message, and Muslims have accepted this fact with wisdom and with love, and have realised that Islam is the last manifestation of revelation prophethood and the culmination of the former pure religio...   Muhammad (P) in the Mirror of Islam   www.geocities.com In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful and Compassionate ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS: THE SHI'ITE VIEW Islam is based on two realities: the blessed personality of the Prophet Muhammad, who was chosen exactly fourteen lunar centuries ...   Who was behind the Samarra blasts?   Tehran Times Last Year’s terrorist bombings of the holy shrines of the tenth and eleventh Shia Imams, Imam Hadi (AS) and Imam Hassan Askari (AS), in Samara, Iraq, was a very serious incident which increased the possibility of a civil war breaking out. In additio...   The Karbala (PDF)   Islamicoccasion ...   The aims of the movement of Imam Husayn alayhis-salam   shirazi.org All Praise is to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and the Blessings of Allah be upon the most eminent of the messengers, Muhammad the Chosen One and his purified Progeny, and the Curse of Allah be upon their enemies until the Day of Judgement. Rasulo...   Prayer of Arafah   al- Islam The Spiritual Life: Prayer and Supplication For the Muslim, the necessary personal concomitant of professing God's Unity is devotion to Him. The outward dimension of this devotion is shaped by the Shari'ite injunctions concerning worship: the can...   Virgin Birth of Prophet Iesa (Jesus Christ)   al-shia.com And mention in the Book (the Qur'ân, O Muhammad Sal-allahu-aleihi-wasallam, the story of) Maryam (Mary), when she withdrew in seclusion from her family to a place facing east. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent to her...   Month of Zilhajj Common Aa'maal for the first 10 days   Duas.org Month of Zilhajj Common Aa'maal for the first 10 days 1. Keep fast on the first 9 days (not on the 10th) 2. In the nights of the first 10 days, between the Maghrib and Ishaa Salaats pray a 2 Rak—a’t Salaat as under: ...   A little about Imam Javad (P)   Name - Muhammad Title - At-Taqi and Al-Jawad Kunyat - Abu Ja'far Born - Friday 10th of Rajab 195 A.H. , at Medina Father's Name - Ali ibn Musa Mother's Name - Khaizuran Died - At the age of 25 years, at Kazmain , on Wednesday, 29th...   Month of Zilqad "NIGHT OF DAH’WUL ARZ"   In the Name of Almighty Month of Zilqad 25th "NIGHT OF DAH’WUL ARZ" Tonight the earth had been spread on the water where the Holy Kaa'-bah is now situated. It is reported on the authority of Imam Ali bin Moosa Ar Riza (A.S.) that tonight the ...   Scientists' Comments On The Qur'an   whyislam.org Keith L. Moore, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Toronto, Distinguished embryologist and the author of several medical textbooks, including Clinically Oriented Anatomy (3rd Edition) and The Developing Human...   The Life of Imam Reza (PBUH)   Roshd Introduction Imam Ali bin Mousa al-Reza (PBUH), the eighth Imam of Shiites , is of the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and his eighth successor. At age 35 he became the leader of the Islamic union. His life was con...   The eighth Imam Ali Ibn Musa, Al-Reza(P)   al- Islam Born in Madina 11th Zeeqaad 148 Hijri (1.1.766 AD). Died in the city of Tus Iran on 17th Safar 203 Hijri (26.5.819 AH) Period of Imamat 20 years. His grandfather Imam Ja’afar Al-sadiq (AS) died one month before the birth of Imam Reza(AS) The famil...   Hadrat Fatima Masumah(s.a.)Noble Descent   ezsoftech Masumah-e-Qum Description: Name: Fatima Title: Masumah Father: Hazrat Musa al-Kazim Mother: Bibi Suttana/Umul Baneen Born: 01 Dhu al-Qa'dah (173 AH) Died: 10 Rabi al-Thani (201 AH) Lived: 28 years Buried: Qum - Iran Ha...   Ninety - Nine Names of Allah   fabonline The proper name which Islam uses for God is "ALLAH". ALLAH means "One who deserves to be loved" and "into whom everyone seeks refuge." This word, grammatically speaking, is unique. It has no plural and no feminine. So this name itself reflects ...   Imam Sadiq's(P) Scientific Role   al-shia The university of the Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (P), in Medina , the place where He taught different science to over 4000 students. The place has been neglected and is sealed off by Saudi authorities.It is not possible to enter the building. ...   15th of Shawal: Death Anniversary of His Holiness Abdul-Azim (a.s)   hadith.ac.ir Who is Abdul-Azim (a.s) Abdul Azim, son of Abdullah-Ibn-e-Ali genealogically descends from Imam Hassan-e-Mojtaba(A.S) after four generations. his father was Abdullah and mother was Fatima the doughter of Aqabah- Ibn-e-Qeiss. ...   MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT IMAM MAHDI (P)   Al-Shia ANSERWED BY THE IMAM (P) On the commands of Allah Imam Mahdi is in occultation right from the commencement of his Imamat. Hence as compared to his forefathers his meetings with his Shias have been very few.The people present their problem before h...   Fourty Ahadith Regarding the Holy Month of Ramazan   ntroduction The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) has said: Those people from amongst my ummah, who memorise forty traditions pertaninig to those issues of religion, which they are in need of, Allah shall resurrect them on the Day of...   The Importance of Holy Month of Ramadan   ramazanonline Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of the religion of Islam and one of the highest forms of Islamic worship. Abstinence from earthly pleasures and curbing evil intentions and desires is regarded as an act of obedience and submission to God as well as...   Beauty   Beauty is the Qur'anic verses, Exquisite in it's sequence As the Arabic words drip off one another Silky a transition as the pattern of the rain. Raining on our barren tongues and quenching the thirst of searching Beauty is the Hijab, Com...   Religious Islamophobia In the West   WINOW Indeed, the unjustifiable statements of the supreme authority of the worlds Catholic Church about Islam brought about massive protest and condemn in the Muslim world are not regarded as the standpoint of the entire Christian world. The rea...   Dua al-Ahd   islamicdigest It is reccomended to recite Dua al-Ahd every day - ideally after morning prayers - but any time is good. According to a number of reliable traditions, that person who recites this Dua (Dua al-Ahd) every day continuoiusly for 40 days will have the ...   On the Path to Awaiting   Roshd Selection taken from the book: “The Sun of the West”, by Muhammad Reza Hakimi, with minor changes) Awaiting is a constructive force and an exalted concentration. It is constructive in the sense that it confiscates calmness, and it is an exalte...   Imam Mahdi (A.S.) WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF HAVING THE IMAM IN OCCULTATION?   The Signs of the Reappearance (Qiyam) of the (Imam) who undertakes the Office (al-Qa'im), Peace be on him, the Period of Time of his Appearance, an Explanation of his Life and an Extract of what is revealed about his State. Traditions have bee...   The Month of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) - Sha'baan   fabonline The Holy Prophet said: "Shaa'baan is my month". Imam Ali bin Husayn Al Zaynul Abideen (a.s.) told his companions: "The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) used to observe fast during the whole month of Shaa'baan. Therefore whoso, in love of the Holy Prophe...   The night and the day of Mab'ath   The night of Mab'ath The 27th night of Rajab is the last of the holy nights of this blessed month. The Holy Prophet (s) received his first revelation, when he was 40 years old, on the 27th of Rajab. Thus this night is known as the night of Mab'ath,...   Seclusion   IRNA Meaning of Seclusion As you know the legal terminology of so many prayers differ from their lexical expressions. For instance, the word “Salat”(prayer) lexically means to pray but according to the Islamic law it refers to the special deed, which ...   Sermon (1) Of Nahjulbalagha By Imam Ali (A.)   imamalinet.net In this sermon he recalls the creation of Earth and Sky and the birth of Adam. Praise is due to Allah whose worth cannot be described by speakers, whose bounties cannot be counted by calculators and whose claim (to obedience) cannot be satisfied b...   When Imam Will Come   Imam Mahdi (AJ) When Imam Will Come Story of pain to be told when imam will come Injuries of heart to be shown when imam will come Gatherings will be held when imam will come Gardens and Houses will be decorated when imam will come W...   More Duas by Imam al-Hadi( P)   Duas.org More Duas by Imam al-Hadi( P) His supplications in qunut Many supplications were transmitted from Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) that he recited in the qunut of his prayers showing the extent of his devotedness and submissiveness to Allah. Here are some of th...   Fatima Al-Mardhiya Zahra and Zeinab Al Hameem   Mardhiya Magazine BIRTH Fatima, was a special person even before she was born because she was conceived from the fruits of paradise. The Prophet (S.A.W) says: “that before she was conceived the Arch-Angel Gabriel came down from the heavens with a plate containing...   The Month of Rajab   ezsoftech.com The Month of Rajab Source: ezsoftech.com Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah in the Holy Qur'an. Special prayers and Aa'maal that can be prayed and carried out on any day or daily for this ...   Forty Hadiths about Sayyida Fatima (P)   Forty Hadiths about Sayyida Fatima (P) 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-Mus...   Holy Fatima, the Ideal Lady of Islam The Blessed Necklace   Holy Fatima, the Ideal Lady of Islam The Blessed Necklace A pale and dusty old man came into the mosque. He was clad in rags. He went to the Prophet and in three short sentences explained his circumstances: "Oh Prophet of God, I am hungry, give...   Most Frequently Asked Qusestion About Imam Mahdi (P)   Al-Shia MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT IMAM MAHDI (P) Source: Al-Shia ANSERWED BY IMAM (P) On the commands of Allah Imam Mahdi is in occultation right from the commencement of his Imamat. Hence as compared to his forefathers his meetings with h...   Imam Hassan Askari (AS) Source of Knowledge   Al-Shia Imam Hassan Askari (P) said: Polytheism among the people is more hidden than the ant's movement on a black cover in a dark night. (Tohaf Al_Okool, P.517) Compiled by R. Rezazadeh Name: Hassan ...   Thirty Lessons from Ashura   . Align yourself with right no matter the cost. 2. Enjoin good and forbid evil. 3. Love those who are good and befriend yourself to them. 4. Do not be friends with those who do evil, are cruel or are foolish. 5. When you love someone, you...   KARBALA CHAIN OF EVENTS   HIGHLIGHTS OF KARBALA: The events of Karbala reflect the collision of the good versus the evil, the virtuous versus the wicked, the collision of Imam Husain (the head of virtue) versus Yazid (the head of impiety). Al-Husain was a revolutionary ...   Dua for Eid-e-Mubahila   JafariyaNews According to reports there are a number of A'maal to be performed on Eid-e-Mubahila which falls on Zilhajj 24. among them is "Dua-e-Mubahila" Imam Jafer-e-Sadiq (as) has explained a lot of benefits for reciting this dua: "O Allah I ask Thee to gi...   Historical perspective of Eid-e-Mubahila   ziarat.com The 24th of Zil-Hajj marks the anniversary of the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Mubahila. This is the day of victory of Muslims over Christians. The event of Mubahila occurred in the 10th of Hijrah. Historical perspective of Eid-e-Mubahila Najra...   Eid al-Adha: Feast of self-sacrifice to Allah   Jafatiyanews On the 10th day of Zul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, that immediately follows the Day of Arafat. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim wor...   Day Of Arafa and Hazrat Muslim-bin-Aqeel(a.s.)   ziaraat.com PART ONE 9th Zil-Hajj 1424 A.H. - Martyrdom anniversary of Safeer-e-Imam Hussain(a.s.), Hazrat Muslim ibn-e-Aqeel(a.s.) and day of Arafa. This is the first martyrdom from amongst the family of the Holy Prophet(pbuh&hf) directly related to th...   Imam Hassan Mojtaba (P)   ziaraat.com Source. Ziarrat.com 15th Ramazan 1426 A.H. - the birth anniversary of the Leader of the youth of Paradise, the second Holy Imam and the standard bearer of peace - Imam Hasan(a.s.) ibn-e-Imam Ali(a.s.) On this occasion of happiness in the house of P...   Martyrdom of Imam Baqir (P)   ziaraat.com 7th ZilHajj 1426 A.H. - Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Mohammad Baqir(a.s.) - the 5th Holy Imam. He was martyred in the 114 A.H. through poisoning by Hashsham bin Abdul Malik. On this occasion of mourning in the household of the Prophet Mohammad (saw...   Month of Zilhajj Common Aa'maal for the first 10 days   Duas.org Month of Zilhajj Common Aa'maal for the first 10 days 1. Keep fast on the first 9 days (not on the 10th) 2. In the nights of the first 10 days, between the Maghrib and Ishaa Salaats pray a 2 Rak—a’t Salaat as under: ...   Anniversary of the marriage of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Bibi Fatima Zahra(s.a.)   Ziarat.com All proposals rejected When Hazrat Fatima(s.a.) attained the age of maturity and was ready to get married, the Prophet Mohammad(pbuh&hf) started receiving proposals from various people for her daughter. Hazrat Salman Farsi(r.a.) and Hazrat Umm-e-Sa...   Muhammad Ibn `Ali al-Jawad (at-Taqi) (peace be Upon him)   Al-Shia Name : Muhammad Title: al-Jawad or at-Taqi Agnomen: Abu Ja’far Father’s Name: Ali ar-Rida Mother’s Name: Sabiksh (or khayzuuran) Birth: In Medina, on Friday, 10th Rajab 195 AH” Death: Died at the age of 25 ,in al-kazimiyyah on Wednesday, 29th D...   Signs of Qiyamah: Jesus (Isa) A.S. in Islam, and his Second Coming   beautifulislam.net 1. Jesus (A.S.) In Islam Muslims do believe that Isa (A.S.) was sent down as a Prophet of Allah (God), but he (Jesus) is not God or Lord, nor the son of God. Muslims do not believe that Isa (A.S.), also known as Jesus by Christians and other...   Little about Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (A.S.)   25th Shawwal is the Martyrdom Anniversary of Hazrat Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq (A.S.), according to some traditions while some traditions say 15th Shawwal is Imam (A.S.)’s martyrdom day. Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq (A.S), the Sixth Holy Imam from the progeny of P...   Sayyedah Khadijah (p), the one who irrigated Islam with her wealth   Jafatiyanews The first woman to declare that the Creator was One, and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) was His Messenger, Omm `ol Mo’minin Sayyedah Khadijah Al-Kobra bint-e-Khawelad (peace be upon her), was died on 10th of Ramadan, 6...   Hadith Kassa   Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah Ansari (R.A) narrates from the daughter of Holy Prophet (SAWW) Hazrat Fatimah Tuz Zahra (A.S). He said I heard from Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S) that she stated that one day my father came to me and said peace be upon you O’ F...   The Wisdom behind Fasting   One of the Names of Allaah is Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), Allaah is All-Wise in what He decrees, what He commands, what He prohibits, what He predestines and what He legislates. Allaah may make people aware of the wisdom behind certain matters or He ma...   The Sermon Given By The Prophet (P) On The Last Friday Of Sha'ban On The Reception Of The Month of Ramadan   "O People! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month that with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. It...   Fasting in the last 3 days of Sha’aban   The month of Shabaan is approaching its end and the month of Ramazan is about to start. This text emphasizes the importance of fasting in the last 3 days of Shabaan. Imam Jafer Sadiq (a.s.) reports that Prophet Mohammad (sawaw) has said t...   An inquiry concerning al-Mahdi (P)   al-shia/By: MUHAMMAD BAQIR AS-SADR Source: al-shia/Book : Table of contents : Main Introduction How was this long life granted to al-Mahdi? The Miracle and the Long Life Why all this desire to Prolong his Life? How was the Preparation of the Expected Leader Achieved How ca...   The Muslim Ummah at the End of the Time   hadith.ac.ir Supplication "May Allah (s.w.t.) hasten the reappearance of our 12th Imam [a] to establish equality, truth, and justice throughout the world." The Muslim Ummah at the End of the Time · The Holy Prophet [s] said: "There will come a ...   The Invocation of Shabaniyah   duas.org My Lord, bestow Your blessings on Muhammad and his descendants; respond to my prayer when I pray to You; listen to my call when I call You; and turn to me when I make my submission to You in confidence. I have come running to You and am standing b...   Pray for the oppressed people of Palestine & Iraq   Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiya O God, bless Muhammad and his Household, fortify the frontiers of the Muslims through Thy might, support their defenders through Thy strength, and lavish upon them gifts through Thy wealth! O God, bless Muhammad and his Household, increa...   Rajab al Murajjab   Rafed Entering of the moon in the Scorpio will take place on the second day of the month at 6: 49. Coming out of the moon from Scorpio as well as entering in the Sagittarius will take place on the fourth of the month at 8:43. Entering of the sun in the...   The beginning of the spiritual season for every believer   Islamicdigest How are we to spend the precious moments of this graceful month of ISTIGHFAR? Are we prepared to perform the recommended acts of this holy month? Are we truly going to repent for the sins that we have committed? Are we going to try and ea...   The last message the last Prophet (P)   Irib from the beginning, Islam has declared that it is the last message, and Muslims have accepted this fact with wisdom and with love, and have realised that Islam is the last manifestation of revelation prophethood and the culmination of the former pure...   Imam Hassan Askari (AS) Source of Knowledge   Name: Hassan Title: Askari Kunya: Abu Muhammad Father: Imam Ali-un-Naqi (AS) Mother: Bibi Sulail (or Hudaitha) Place of Birth: Medina Date of Birth: Rabi-uth Thani 10, 232 AH Date of Death: Rabi-ul-Awwal 8, 260 AH Place of Buried: Sa...   A summary on Hazrat Fatima’s (SA) Life   Muslims believe that Fatima is the most superior woman through all centuries and eras. This belief is inferred from Prophetic narratives (although these narratives are different in words, they have the same meaning). In one of these statements (on wh...   Fadak in History   Author : The martyre Imam Sayyid Mohammad Baqir As-Saddr Author : The martyre Imam Sayyid Mohammad Baqir As-Saddr Heading in English Language : Fadak in History Subject : /Her Holiness Zahra (P)/History/ Publisher : Ansarian publications Date of Publisher : 1997 Place of Publication : Qum Appea...   Bibi Zainab (as), A Brief Look At Her Life   Islamicdigest The Patient Princess Name: Zainab Title: Siddiqa-e-Sughra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Massaib Born at: Medina on 5th Jamadi ul Awwal Fathers Name. Hazrat Ali-Al-Murtaza (AS) Mother's Name: Janab e Fatema Zahra (AS) Source: Islamicdigest ...   Lady of the Worlds   Islamic digest A woman who's name is purity, A woman of true faith and sincerity, A light for men and women alike, A priceless treasure we did strike.A woman who's level is abundance, A heavenly woman of pure substance, To my lord I ask above, Make our hearts...   Where is her grave?   fabonline.com Where is her grave? The Muslims have been deeply pained. Their beloved prophet has passed away. And especially for his kith and kin, it is one of their lives' saddest day. A lady who happens to be his daughter, above all, is the most afflic...   Golden Sayings of Hazrat Imam Jaffar Saddiq a.s.   1-Islam is a definite rank. Faith is one rank higher than Islam. Conviction is one rank higher than faith. People have been given a rank lower than conviction. 2 - To remove a mountain is easier than removing faith. 3- Faith is in heart and c...   Ziarat on Arba'een day   "Peace be upon the wali of Allah and His favourite, peace be upon khaleel-lillah and the one chosen by Him, peace be upon the pure person of Allah and the son of His pure person, Peace be upon Hussain (A.S) who is mazloom (oppressed) and shaheed (mar...   Hazrat Sayeda Fatimah Al Zahra In The Holy Quran   Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as a niche in which is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass.... [ 25 : 35 ] Ibn al Maghazli al Shafi'i has related that the niche means Hazrat Fatima , the lamp means Hasan...   What is a woman? And when is she most loved by Allah?   Translated from an Urdu speech by Maulana Sadeq Hasan Once the Prophet while sitting with his companions in the Mosques poses a question to them : "What is a woman?" All of his companions try to answer the question according to their ability. Yet, each of the answer is being rejected as "No, that ...   Sunni Traditions in praise of Imam Ali (P)   Sunni Traditions in praise of Imam Ali (P) Shrine of Imam Ali (P) in Najaf Al Ashraf, Iraq Source: Shia News Some of the famous traditions in praise of Imam Ali (AS) recorded in the books of our Sunni brothers. Hadith Al-Ta...   Sayings of Fatima (A.S.)   By Br. Ali Abbas 1. Praise and Eulogy is for Allah for the blessing and bounties, which He has bestowed. And thanks to HIM upon what He revelated (to His servants) And Praise is for HIM upon the common boons and blessings which He bestowed upon His servants without t...   Ziyarat of Hazrat Zainab (AS)   Ziyarat of Hazrat Zainab (AS) The following ziyarat (verbal salutation) for Bibi Zaynab (AS) is traditionally recited to obtain divine blessing while visiting her shrine (in this case, in Damascus, Syria). It can also be recited at any other...   Hazrat Syeda Bibi Zainab (a.s)   Hazrat Syeda Bibi Zainab (a.s) Asalamoalaka ya Hazrat Bibi Zainab a.s. Name: Zainab Title: Siddiqa-e-Sughra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Massaib Born at: Medina on 1sh Shaban Fathers Name: Hazrat Ali-Al-Murtaza (AS) Mother's N...   On the Martyrdom of Fatima al-Zahra alayhas-salam   alshirazi.org On the Martyrdom of Fatima al-Zahra alayhas-salam Source: alshirazi.org On Wednesday 30th of Safar, year 11 Hejri, with only two days after the martyrdom of the Greatest Messenger of Allah, Muhammad salla-llahu-alayhi-wa-aalih, the enemi...   THE SACRED MONTH OF MUHARRAM   THE SACRED MONTH OF MUHARRAM THE MOST IMPORTANT ASTRONOMICAL INCIDENTS OF THIS MONTH ON THE FIRST MUHARRAM AND ON THIS DATE: The Prophet Idris (peace be upon him and our Holy Messenger) was lifted to the heaven on the first of Muharram. He wa...   ZILHAJJAH AL-HARAM   duas.org ZILHAJJAH AL-HARAM Source: duas.org THE MOST IMPORTANT ASTRONOMICAL INCIDENTS OF THIS MONTH The greatest far of distance between the earth and the moon will occur on the sixth of this month in which the distance will be (404550 km). The...   A Brief History of the Prophet's Life   IRIB 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 'A...   A Poem for Arbaeen   Ali Rizwan Shah In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficent A Poem for Arbaeen Look at the heads atop the spear and the eyes that are full of tears. Husain has gone and his sister is alone, and her lonely sight is so hard to bear....   Muhammad ibn 'Ali al-Baqir (P)   A Brief History of The Fourteen Infallibles, p. 117-121 Muhammad ibn 'Ali al-Baqir (Peace be upon him) Name: Muhammad. Title: al-Baqir. Agnomen: Abu Ja'far. Father's name: 'Ali Zaynu 'l-'Abidin. Mother's name: Fatimah bint al-Hasan, known as Umm Abdillah. Birth: In Medina, on Tue...   Month of Zilqad "NIGHT OF DAH’WUL ARZ"   In the Name of Almighty Month of Zilqad 25th "NIGHT OF DAH’WUL ARZ" Tonight the earth had been spread on the water where the Holy Kaa'-bah is now situated. It is reported on the authority of Imam Ali bin Moosa Ar Riza (A.S.) that tonight the ...   The month of Ramazan is the month in which the Quran was revealed   Holy month of Ramazan in a Hadith The month of Ramazan is the month in which the Quran was revealed, a book of guidance with proofs of guidance distinguishing right from wrong (AL-QURAN)Holy prophet Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) told about the grace and glory of the holy month of Rama...   Welcoming The Month Of Ramadhan   Sahifa-Al-Sajjadiyya (Dua no.44) Welcoming The Month Of Ramadhan Extracts from Sahifa-Al-Sajjadiyya (Dua no.44) By Imam Zayn Al-Abideen (as) Praise belongs to God who guided us to His praise, And placed us among the people of praise, That we might be among the thankful for ...   Mab’ath, Eid of wisdom, freedom and perfectionism   In the Name of Almighty Mab’ath, Eid of wisdom, freedom and perfectionism The night before Rajab 27 recalls for the Muslims the moment that was promised to all the prophets of past nations, particularly Jesus Christ (PBUH). On that night, ...   Sad Demise of Hazrat-e Khadijeh (SA)   IRIB In The Name Of Almighty Sad Demise of Hazrat-e Khadijeh (SA) The dark years of confinement end. Khadijeh lives to see the salvation of the Moslems, her beloved husband and her noble and loyal daughters. The Prophet experiences his first...   Imam Mahdi (AJ) In The Light of the Quran   islamicdigest Imam Mahdi (AJ) In The Light of the Quran Source: www.islamicdigest.net One of the principles of faith that the Quran postulates and testifies is the principle of the belief in Imam Mahdi (AJ) and his characteristics. The Holy Quran says...   HAJ TIPS   HAJ TIPS (A must for those planning to go for Haj) Thought provoking conversation between our fourth Holy Imam Zainul-Abidin (AS) and Shibli. When the 4th Imam (AS) returned from Hajj, Shibli came to meet him. They engaged in the fol...   Start of 10th Islamic Month of Shawwal al-Mukarram 1425 A.H.   In the Name of Almighty Start of 10th Islamic Month of Shawwal al-Mukarram 1425 A.H. WINOW: Worldwide Islamic Network Of Women Some important events of this month are as follows: 1st - Eid al-Fitr 4th - Start of Ghaibat-e-Kubra of Imam Mahdi (...   Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS)   Dr. Hasan Najafi Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS) By: Dr. Hasan Najafi From the vext pain he was relieved As finally death to him appeased. The ocean rolled dashing to the shelly shore Delight--nowhere and no more...! The sun, and moon, every starry light Eclips...   Hazrat Imam Ali Raza (a.s )   14sayings.8m Hazrat Imam Ali Raza (a.s ) Asalamoalaka ya Imam Ali Raza a.s. Source: 14sayings.8m Name - Ali Title - Ar-Reza Kunyat - Abul Hasan Born - Thursday 11th of Zilqad 148 A.H. , at Medina Father's Name - Moosa ibn Ja'far Mother's Name - Ummul Ba...   Prayer of Arafah & Eid al-Adha: Feast of self-sacrifice to Allah   al-islam The Spiritual Life: Prayer and Supplication For the Muslim, the necessary personal concomitant of professing God's Unity is devotion to Him. The outward dimension of this devotion is shaped by the Shari'ite injunctions concerning worship: the canoni...   Start of the third Islamic month of Rabi-al-Awwal 1426 A.H.   duas.org Start of the third Islamic month of Rabi-al-Awwal 1426 A.H. Important Dates Some important events of this month are as follows: 1 - Hijrat-e-Madina, Imam Ali (a.s.) slept on the bed of Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.) 4 - Death of Hazrat Fatima Maso...   Imam Hadi (P)   15th of Zilhejjeh marks the birth anniversary of the infallible Imam Hadi (PBUH) from the Household of the holy Prophet (Blessing of Allah be upon him and his progeny). Undoubtedly the birthdays of divine leaders and Imams are accompanied with blessi...   Imam Hasan Mojtaba (P)   Name : Hasan (a.s.) - the 2nd Holy Imam Title : al-Mujtaba Agnomen : Abul-Mohammad Father : Imam Ali(a.s.) - the 1st Holy Imam Mother : Bibi Fatima Az-Zahra(s.a.) bint-e-Mohammad Rasool-Allah(pbuh&hf) Birth : At Madina on 15th of Ramzan ...   Sad Demise of Hazrat-e Khadijeh (SA)   irib The dark years of confinement end. Khadijeh lives to see the salvation of the Moslems, her beloved husband and her noble and loyal daughters. The Prophet experiences his first great victory over the Qoraish. Khadijeh was the woman who gave up the...   40 Traditions regarding mourning   Kaamil al-Ziyaraat Peace be upon Hussain and Ali bin Hussain and sons of Hussain and friends of Hussain 40 Traditions regarding mourningThe Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny [Ahlul bayt]) has said: Those people from amongst my ummah, who memorise fo...   Dua'a for the Month of Muharram   duas.org My Allah, Thou art the eternal God, this is the beginning of another new year; I, therefore, request Thee, in this hour, to keep off Satan (Shaytan), to give me control over my "self" inclined to sin and deviation, so that it brings me near Thee, O C...   Event of Ghadir Khumm   al-islam.org The following is a description of the historic event of Ghadir Khumm. To see how many Sunni sources record the sentence uttered by the Prophet [s] to appoint Imam 'Ali [a] - man kuntu mawlahu fa `Aliyyun mawlahu- The Farewell Pilgrimage Te...   God is the most truthful   Dear sisters, We like to console the heart-rending martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) who spent his whole respectable life to scatter and explain divine instructions and different courses of natural sciences and also training about ...   The Secret of Imam Ali’s (A.S.) Force of Attraction   W.O.F.I.S Allama Murtaza Mutahheri Polarization around the Character of Imam Ali (as) W.O.F.I.S - First Edition 1981 What is the reason for the friendship and love for Ali in people's hearts? Nobody has yet dis...   About the Personality of Her Eminence Zeinab (peace be upon her)   WINOW In the Name of God About the Personality of Her Eminence Zeinab (peace be upon her) By: Nahid A’azam Rampanahi Ashura movement belongs to the exalted dignity of her eminence Zeinab (P). There is no body even non-muslim persons wh...   Hazrat Syeda Bibi Zainab (a.s)   Asalamoalaka ya Hazrat Bibi Zainab a.s. Name: Zainab Title: Siddiqa-e-Sughra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Massaib Born at: Medina on 1sh Shaban Fathers Name: Hazrat Ali-Al-Murtaza (AS) Mother's Name: Hazrat Janab e F...