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Children of Prophet Jacob
After Prophet Jacob (Yaqub) became known as Isra’il, his family and children were named Bani Isra’il (sons of Isra’il). His children and descendants mostly lived in Egypt and Palestine.
Urged by his father, Jacob…
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.):“Fatima (S.A.) is a part of me;
“What Allah gave to His Prophet from them (and), you did not spur any horse for its sake (acquisition), nor any riding camel; but Allah makes His prophets prevail over whomever He wishes, and Allah has power over all things.”
“What Allah…
A Glimpse on the Fatima (sa): the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s)
13th Jamadi-al-Awwal, according to some historical reports, is the death anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra(sa) - the beloved and only genetic daughter of Prophet Mohammad (s). However the more widely accepted date of her death is the 3rd…
From my Household, you are the First to Follow me
Experience has revealed that the emotions of the great personalities towards their children diminish due to the accumulation of activities and the increase of interests and concerns because the great goals and global concerns occupy their…
Ahl Al Bayt Caravan before Yazid
The caravan of Ahl Al Bayt arrived at the Emirate palace where Ubaydo Allah bin Ziyad (may Allah curse him) was waiting. He called for all of the people, picked up Al Imam Al Husein (a.s) head in his hands while looking at it, smiling and…
Hadrat Zainab bint Ali (A.S.)
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…
The Birth of Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.)
There is divergence of opinions about the birth date of Sayyeda zainab (s.a.). Some say it was in Medina 5th of Jamadi Al-Awwal, and others say it was 1st in the month of Shabaan, in the 6th Hijra year.
It was five years after the Muslims…
Imam Ali’s View on Monotheism
Imam Ali (AS) points to aspects of pure monotheism in Sermon 1 of Nahj al-Balagha.
In a series of sessions, Emad Afroogh tries to introduce the thoughts of Imam Ali (AS). Here is a summary of the second session:…
Lady Fatima Masuma’s Journey to Qum
1- The separation of Lady Fatima Masuma (A) from Imam al-Ridā (A)
Although the separation from her father had been very difficult, Lady Fatima Masuma (A) still had her brother to comfort her. However, in 200 A.H, Ma’mūn (the 7th Abbasid…
Social And Political Life of Imam Sajjad (AS)
The fourth Shia Imam is Sajjad (AS), the son of Imam Hussain (AS). He was born in 657 AD and passed away in 713 AD. Imam Sajjad (AS) was born at a time when his grandfather Imam Ali (AS) was still the Caliph and grew up when Muawiya was in…