Imam Ali (A.S.)

Prayer of Imam Ali (A.S) during the war Prayer of Imam Ali (A.S) during the war What follows is a part of the book Nahj al-Balagha, the most famous collection of sermons, letters, tafsirs and stories attributed to Imam Ali (A.S). It was…

Sha’ban; the month of Allah’s mercy and pleasure Sha’ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, is considered the month of Allah’s mercy and pleasure. The month of Sha’ban is one of the most valuable opportunities Muslims have, and…

Fatimah is the master of all the women of the worlds." Although it is mentioned in the Holy Quran that Mary (A.S.) is the best woman in the worlds

The character of the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) was exceptional from birth to martyrdom. He was born inside the Ka'bah - which was unparalleled before his birth and remained unparalleled thereafter. And he was martyred while he was…

1) Yes, indeed, I would like to recite unto you one of the perfect verses of Allah, the Exalted, the Almighty, in His great Book which distinguishes right from wrong. It is one of the verses of Surat al Ma'ida (Table of Viands): This is…

We bring the topic to an end here after mentioning three virtues of the Conqueror of Khayber. One day Mu\'awiyah criticized Sa\'d Waqqas for not cursing Ali. He said in reply: "Whenever I am reminded of three virtues of Ali, I…

You must know and understand that Allah has made this world a place where one is to stay only to provide for a happy life for himself in the Hereafter by his deeds. People are put to test here so that they may be rewarded according to…

The following is a letter which Imam Ali (a) wrote to Umar bin Abi Salama Mukhzumi when Imam Ali (a) called him back from the Governorship of Bahrain and appointed Nu\'man bin Ajlan Zuraqi in his place.

1. Introduction There is no doubt that the atrocities committed at Karbala' reached their brutal climax with the death of al-Husayn as a martyr in the afternoon of 10th Muharram in the year 61. It led to the performance of funeral and…

When you approach an enemy or when he approaches you, make it a point to keep your army on a hilltop or at the foot of a mountain or on the side of a river so that you easily watch the movements of your enemy. Do not involve the whole…