Ramadan

The Ima`m spent most his lifetime fasting. When his slave-girl was asked about his worship, she said: "I never brought him food by day." He loved fast and urged (people) to fast. Hence he said: "Indeed, Allah, the Exalted, entrusted the…

Answering a question: “Can reading the Quran’s translation be beneficial?” Summary of question Can reading the Quran’s translation be beneficial? Question I was reciting the translation of the Quran and someone saw me and said I was…

It is a supplication attributed to the fourth Shia Imam, also known by the honorific title Zayn al-Abidin (ornament of worshippers). Abu Hamzah Al-Thumali, who was a companion of Imam Sajjad (AS), is the principal narrator of this…

What is the reason behind this importance? Mohsen Qara’ati, a prominent Quran teacher and scholar from Iran, answers this question: The importance of Ramadan is because of the Quran. When God wants to introduce the month of Ramadan,…

According to Hadiths, one who gets up during Sahar and without talking to anyone makes Wudu (ablution) and says two Raka’ats of prayer, two lines of angels start praying behind him or her. It is Mustahab (recommended) that one who wants…

A large number of pilgrims attended the mourning ceremonies and also recitation of Al-Iftitah Supplication, according to the Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine. A flag on which “Fuzt Wa Rabb al-Kaaba” is written has been raised on…

An explosion tore through a Mosque near  Kunduz on Friday killing at least 33 people and wounding dozens of others. “The blast occurred at a Mosque in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz killing 33 civilians including children,” Information…

Good actions in it (Laylatul Qadr), like prayer and charity and (other) types of goodness, are better than deeds of a thousands months in which there is no Laylatul Qadr.  If Allah (SWT) would not multiply the rewards of believers like…

“By the Lord of the Kaaba, I am successful”. These were the profound words uttered from the mouth of the beloved Imam Ali (AS) upon being fatally struck by the sword of Abdul Rahman ibn Muljim (may Allah remove God’s mercy from him). When…