Shia Islam

The first group of Iranian pilgrims departed Imam Khomeini International Airport for Medina on Sunday morning. In a ceremony attended by a host of officials, the first group of pilgrims was dispatched to Saudi…

Under this title or leading the following may be said; A. the disappearance of the Imam was an event of most importance. Shias became upset and much disappointed they were uncertain as to what would happen politically, religiously and…

A copy of a Quran translation in the Chinese language is kept at the Bait-ul-Quran Center in Bahrain.   It is a rendering of all 30 Juzes (parts) of the Quran into Chinese, 1,000 copies of which have been printed. The printed copies…

An expert in the Middle East affairs said about the future of Holy Quds: “with a mechanism at their disposal, the Palestinian movements have under control of their ballistic missiles all the territories of Israel including military and…

A refutation of the spurious claim that the Shi'ah believe in a different Qur'an than Sunnis do. Do the Shi'ah Believe in a Different Qur’an? Surely We have revealed the Reminder (Holy Qur’an) and We most surely are its Guardian. (Holy…

Muhammad (S) The Messenger of Allah Muhammad (S) The Messenger of Allah: Born in Makka on 17th Rabiul Awwal about 53 years before Hijra. The year of his birth was called “Amul Feel” due to the invasion of the Ka’aba by Abraha the viceroy…

Etiquette of the Month of Muharram Etiquette of the Month of Muharram How to Mourn According to narrations, it is highly recommended that if we are unable to cry while the tragedy narration is being recited, then we should at least…

Our Opportunity to Obey the Prophet & Imam Ali we see that people get the opportunity to obey the present Imam even if he misses the time of the previous Imam. People got the opportunity to obey and serve the Imams of their respective…

What is Imam Ali’s (AS) strategic guideline for staying safe from dangers of this world? The first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abitaleb (AS) said: Do not become proud of the beauties and wonders of this world, because they only last for short time.…

Origins of Shia Islam There are many theories about the appearance of Shia that are completely baseless. Some believe, for instance, that Shia appeared as a result of political conflicts in the first century Hijri. Others have concluded…