• Imam Mousa Kadhim (pbuh)
    • The 7th of Safar is an auspicious day. It was on this day that the 7th infallible Imam of the Prophet's Household was born in the city of Abwa between Mecca and Medina in the year 128 AH (745 CE).......
    • The Splitter of Knowledge
    • Once during his childhood, Imam al-Husayn (as) was sitting on the lap of his grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (saw) when Jabir bin Abdillah al-Ansari came by. The Holy Prophet (saw) looked at Jabir and then said...
    • Imam Mohammad Baqir (A.S): A Short Life History
    • Baqir is a derivate of the word 'Baqara' which means to open up or to expand. Imam Mohammad Baqir (pbuh) was named as such since he introduced and spread the knowledge and teachings of various dimensions and implemented the knowledge streams .......
    • Zaynab Soghra or Umme Kulthum
    • hum A Fact Acting As Myths! Imam Ali (pbuh) had two daughters called Zaynab whose mother was Lady Fatima (pbuh), the honorable daughter of the Prophet. The former is Zaynab Kobra (the older) whose heroics in Karbal...
    • What is Ashoura?
    • In the month of Muharram (approx. 20 October 680 AD), an event took place in Iraq at a place known as Karbala on the bank of the river Euphrates It seemed in those days insignificant from the historical point ...
    • The Significance of Ghadir
    • This day I have perfected for you, your religion, and have completed My favor on you and chosen for Islam as the religion (Holy Qur’an 5: 3)What was that day on which God revealed this verse to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)....
    • Location of Ghadir Khumm
    • Ghadir Khumm is located betweenMecca and Medina in the vicinity of al-Juhfah . It was the place where pilgrims (hajis) from different provinces would part company and take different routes for their respective homes....
    • Ghadir in Quran
    • Love for the Messenger of Allah, attachment towards his Ahl Al-Bayt (pbut) and their obedience are the factors which lead to success in this world and salvation in the Hereafter. Otherwise, man will stray off from the....
    • Day of Fraternization
    • Today I have perfected your religion and completed my bounty upon you, and I was satisfied that Islam be your religion. In this holy verse,Today is the eighteenth day of Zul Hijja of the...
    • The Brilliant Sun of Knowledge
    • dge Father: Abu Ja'far Ali Zain ul Abedin (AS) Mother: Fatima bint al Hasan (SA) known as Umme Abdullah. Birth:  Medina, on Tuesday, 1st Rajab 57 AH. Martyrdom:  Martyred at the age of 57, in Medina on Monda...
    • Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (pbuh)
    • uh) Our fifth Imam is Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S). He was the son of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (A.S). He was born in Medina in the year 57 A.H. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S) was the man of many qualities of greatness, reverence ...
    • Imam javad (PBUH), Son of the prophet Mohammad
    • ammad Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH) the 9th infallible successor to the Prophet Muhammad was born in Medina. His Mother, '' Sabika ''  (Reyhane) was one of the most pious of women. Imam Muhammad al-jawad was brought up...
    • Imam Rezas Regency
    • Immediately after setting the firm foundations of government and his becoming the sole caliph, Ma'moon, according to the tradition started by Mu'awiya who secured the oath of allegiance for his son Yazid to succeed hi...
    • The Miracles of Imam Reza
    • eza The Camel implored Imam Reza’s protection The following is an interview with Mr. Hussein Zadeh (one of the door-keepers of the Holy Shrine), who was the owner of this camel. He narrated the story, which happened ab...
    • Exegesis of Imam Reza
    • eza Imam Reza (PBUH) did not author a book on exegesis, but he explained the meanings of the verses about which he was questioned by others who wanted to know his views in their regard, and we will indicate here some...
    • Debates of Imam Reza with Scholars
    • ars On various occasions, Ma’moon tried to force Imam Reza (PBUH) into the arena of complex debates with various groups and creeds. He used to conduct scientific and intellectual sessions to which he invited giant th...
    • Imam Jafar Sadiq
    • diq (83 A.H-148 A.H.) He was born inMedina in the year 83 A.H and he died in Rajab in the year 148 A.H. at the age of 65. He was buried in the cemetery of Baqi' alongside his father, his grandfather and his (great-grea...
    • Khadija
    • ija Wife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) (565 A.D. - 623 A.D.)   Khadija Kubra daughter of Khuwaylid belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim of the tribe of Banu Asad. She was a distant cousin of her husband the Me...
    • A Selective Bibliography of Hadith Studies
    • ies al-Naisaburi , al-Hakim: Look under al-Hakim al-Naisaburi. al-Najashi (d. 450/1058-59?), Kitab al-Rijal, n.p.: Markaz Nashr Kitab, n.d.), probably from Tehran, 1960's. Another edition: Rijal al-Najashi, ed. Muhammad...
    • Favors of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)
    • UH) Many people have been graced with the opportunity to meet Imam Mahdi (PBUH) in person. However, in this article we present only those anecdotes where this special favor of Imam (PBUH) has been conferred on the rel...
    • The Four Special Deputies
    • After the martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (as) the mantle of Imamate fell on the young shoulders of Imam Mahdi (as). Due to the severe restrictions imposed by the reigning Caliph, Imam Mahdi (as) was....
    • The Awaited Savior
    • ior by Ayatullah Baqir al-Sadr and Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari Prologue http://al-islam.org/awaited/1.htm Chapter 1: Who and What of the Mahdi http://al-islam.org/awaited/2.htm Chapter 2: Some Objections ...
    • Transfer of Imamate from Imam Hussein to Imam Sajjad
    • The transfer of the Imamate to the next Holy Imam has to occur at the death of the previous Holy Imam and the transfer of the Imamate of Imam Hussein to Imam Sajjad was under particularly distressing circumstances...
    • Mission of Imam Sajjad (PBUH)
    • UH) Imam Sajjad (PBUH) despite facing worst conditions and severe sufferings after the martyrdom of Imam Hosein, not only humiliated and defamed Yazid by displaying courage, bravery, and firmness and defendingmonoth...
    • Imam Sajjad’s Written Works
    • Imam Sajjad is famous for his unique written texts. He taught and wrote “ Al-Sahifat Al-Kamilat Al-Sajjadiyya, Psalms Of Islam ”The Hajj “Risalat Al-Huquq, Treatise On Rights”, and...
    • The Love of the Prophet (PBUH) for Imam Hosein
    • osein The Prophet (PBUH) loved Imam Hossein (PBUH) very much. His companion Salman Farsi describes, "I saw that the Prophet (PBUH) had picked up Imam Hossein (PBUH) upon his knee and was kissing him saying, "O...
    • THE SAVIOR OF ISLAM
    • LAM Sweet melodies blew the heavenly hornA joyous tiding; Hosein was born The sun rejoiced; the moon was gay Each in its orbit, each did away. The waters rippled; the wind was all play Never were they, so happy and gay ...
    • What Non-Muslims Say About …
    • Imam Hussein ,THE THIRD SUCCESSOR OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (Peace and Blessings be Upon Them Both) Think not of those who are slain in Gods way as dead. Nay, they are living, finding their sustenance in the presence of their...
    • Imam Hosein (PBUH)
    • UH) 3rd Shiite Imam (7 January 626 -20 October 679) In the house of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), a child who benefited humanity as if he was Divine Impression reflecting the earth was born on the 3rd night of the mon...
    • PILGRIMAGE FOR ABBAS
    • BAS The pilgrimage to the holy shrines of the prophets, Imams, and saints is called Ziyara . It is different from the ritual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is called Hajj. Hajj however is obligatory upon every Muslim man ...
    • ABBAS′S PERSONALITY
    • Abbas bin Ali was a whole world of virtues and merits. His personality included each and every lofty characteristic. It is however sufficient honor for him to be the son of Imam Ali, the model of human perfection. Thu...
    • EPITHETS
    • HETS Epithet is a word or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. Epithets, then, show one's mental characteristics, whether good or bad. To Abbas a number of lo...
    • Hazrat Abbas (PBUH)
    • UH) (11 May 647- 20 October 679) BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE Abbas was the first child of Umm-ul-Banin. With his birth,Medina shone and the whole world glittered. Waves of pleasures flowed in the family of Ali, for the birth...
    • THE HOLY SHRINE OF ABBAS
    • BBAS From early ages of humankind, people used to show various forms of adulation to their honorable and unique personalities. One of these forms was the sanctification of their tombs by constructing handsome building...
    • Descending Chain of Transmission
    • on (الإسناد النازل): This is the opposite of the Ascending Chain of transmission as the number of narrators is more than that found in another cha...
    • A Selective Bibliography of Hadith
    • ith L-M Librande , Leonard T., "Al-Dhahabi's essay Amsar dhawat al-athar, Bulletin d'études orientales, vols. 32-33, 1980-81, pp. 113-160. Includes Arabic text. Majlisi , Muhammad Baqir ibn Muhammad Taqi, 1627 or 8...
    • Thoughts of Imam Ali (PBUH): Islamic unity
    • ity  The Imams call People to Islamic Unity it is well known that the Household of the Prophet tried hard to preserve the rites of Islam, to call Muslims to restore its glory, to unify their beliefs, and that...
    • Imam Muhammad Al-Taqi (PBUH)
    • H) His Parents & Birth The Prophet (PBUH) had said: "My father be sacrificed on the mother of the 9th Imam who will be a pure and pious Nubian." Imam Musa Kazim (PBUH) had told one of his compa...
    • History of the Shrine of
    • of Imam Ali Al-Naqi & Imam Hasan Al-Askari (PBUT) The modern city of Samara is situated on the bank of the river Tigris some sixty miles from the city of Baghdad. The city is of outstanding importance because o...
    • The Tenth Imam Ali bin Muhammad Al-Hadi (PBUH)
    • UH) Born inMedina 5th Rajab 214 Hijri (8.9.829 AD) Died inSamara, Iraq 3rd Rajab 254 Hijri (1.7.868) aged 40 years Period of Imamate 34 years The period of Imamate of our 10th Imam coincided with the decline of th...
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