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The History of Islam
The Prophet (S) Foretells About The Twelve Imams (a.s.)
We believe that the next leadership of the Ummah was an unquestionable matter in the view of the Holy Prophet (S), since the Lord has given him the orders to convey the leadership of his progeny to people. This is the Lord’s…
Mab’ath is the best, greatest and most blessed day of the year
Mab’ath is the best, greatest and most blessed day of the year
Mab'ath is definitely the greatest and the most important day of the year. This is because sending down the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) for humanity was greater than all divine…
The Life of Lady Zaynab
The Life of Lady Zaynab
To throw light upon the fragrant memories and to work with perseverance to obtain the details of such memories are the two things that cast good manners, virtues, and acquaintance with the conduct of the past…
Shīʿa Islam (11): The principal beliefs of Shīʿa
Chapter 11: The principal beliefs of Shīʿa
A brief study of the history of religions and sects would reveal that all the sects of Islam were produced as the result of theological debates that took place in the first three centuries of…
Shia Islam (10): The Shīʿa under Umayyad and Abbasid Rule
During the reign of ʿAlī, the Shīʿa cause advanced greatly as individuals loyal to ʿAlī occupied the high and critical posts of state.
The Fifth Imam, Muhammad Ibn ‘Ali al-Baqir (as)
Born in Madina on Ist Rajab 57 Hijri, died in Madina on 7th Zilhijja 114 Hijri (31.1.733AD) at the age of 57 years. Period of Imamate 19 years.
Shia Islam (7): Succession in the Teachings of Shi’ism and Sunnism
The Shīʿa believe that the Caliphate, like prophethood, is a divinely-chosen position: An Imam must be appointed by God, not the people, in the same manner as the Prophets
Why did Imam Ali (A.S) remain silent for 25 years?
The answer is that Imam Ali (AS) never hesitated to press for his rights and always reminded people of the rightful place of the Prophet’s (PBUH) Household as successors
Shia Islam (5): ʿAlī’s leadership
Shia Islam (5): ʿAlī’s leadership
Why did not ʿAlī’s leadership materialize immediately after the Prophet’s death?
It is sometimes asked why the Prophet’s Companions ignored his clear designation of ʿAlī as his successor and the leader…
Fatima, the Mother of her Father
Lady Fatima, the lady of light has an elevated status in the eyes of Allah due to her childhood sacrifices and support towards the religion of Islam