Imams

As the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadir is approaching, in a ceremony in Najaf the flag of Ghadir was raised on the dome of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine. On the flag is written “Man Kunto Mawlah Fahaza Ali Un…

Maybe the most eminent of Imam Hassan's (AS) attributes is his generosity. He believed that money was only a means to clothe the naked, help the destitute, pay the debts of the indebted, or satisfy the hungry. Once, he was asked: "We do not…

A preliminary look at the Rule of Truth We said: “Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My Guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. (Surah Al-Baqarah (The…

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful O Allah! Protect Your vicegerent Hujjat (the Proof) b. al-Hasan and send salutations upon him, and his ancestors, now as well as at all the times, (as our) Imam, Guardian, Supporter, and…

Girls who aspire towards a promising and bright future need kind, aware and powerful mothers. Girls whose mothers have no will and are dissatisfied with what they are, have so many problems in making useful and effective connections and…

Short Answer:Shia” literally means follower and helper and the term refers to those who believe that according to the hadiths narrated from the Proph“et of Islam (PBUH), Imam Ali (A.S) is his immediate successor. The application of the word…

Al-Ziyarah Al-Jamiʿa Al-Kabira is among the most important and most perfect Ziyarah texts for the Infallible Imams (AS). This Ziyarah was issued by Imam Al-Hadi (AS) to one of his companion upon his request. The content of this Ziyarah…

Whoever has not thrown off his anxieties, been purified of the evils of his self and its appetites, defeated Satan, and entered under the guardianship of Allah (SWT) and the security of His protection, cannot properly enjoin what is good…

Anger is a psychological state that results from inner agitation and desire for vengeance. And when this agitation becomes more violent, it intensifies the fire of anger. A violent commotion engulfs ones brain on account of which, the mind…

Imam Jafar bin Muhammad had two kinds of different behavior towards the rulers, especially towards Mansour Abbasi; these two seem to be contradicting each other. He would sometimes talk nicely to him, trying to justify himself and he would…