The divisions of Muslims became widespread after the murder of the third khalīfa, ‛Uthmān bin ‛Affān. At that time the Muslims swore allegiance to Imām ‛Alī bin Abī Tālib (a) but Mu‛āwīyah bin Abī Sufyān refused to swear allegiance to...
Read More »The Compassionate Family by Ayatollah Khamenei
From the insightful lectures and personal stories of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei “The Compassionate Family” offers guidance to men and women on how to develop Islamic character, choose the best companion for...
Read More »Call for Papers: Islamic Philosophy and Theology in Contemporary Engagements
The American Society of Islamic Philosophy and Theology’s fourth annual conference will be held December 2 - 4, 2022. It will be a hybrid conference, with some papers presented online via Zoom, and some in person on the...
Read More »Call for Papers: What Is the European Qur’ān?
The Nantes Université researchers of the ERC project EuQu – The European Qur’ān are pleased to announce the organisation of a conference devoted to the problem of defining the nature of the Qur’ān in...
Read More »A Survey into the Intellectual Legacy of Imam al-Riḍā (ʿa) from the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
The scientific debates and discussions held by Imam ʿAli ibn Musā al-Riḍā (ʿa) are not a historical matter which only pertains to the past; they are rather a main source which should be utilized today for the....
Read More »Imam al-Riḍa’s (‘a) Esoteric Traditions: An Exposition of Selected Traditions from ‘Uyūn Akhbār al-Riḍā
In this treatise, ‘Allamah Hasan Mustafawi has selected 30 subjects (along with their supplementary topics) in relation to esoteric, intricate, and allegorical traditions (ahadith) from ‘Uyun Akhbar al-Rida by the...
Read More »A Brief Look into Imam Hassan’s Life
(This is) an account of the Imam after the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, the date of his birth, the evidence for his Imamates the period of his succession, the time of his death, and the place of...
Read More »How Did the Prophet React to a Man who Talked to Him Aggressively?
Muslims should treat each other with compassion and sympathy, avoiding indifference. If you see a Muslim is afflicted with a predicament, you should not ignore them. Cooperation, compassion, sympathy and mutual friendship among Muslims was one of the...
Read More »Dimensions of Manner and Morals of the Holy Prophet
The Prophet of Islam, from the aspect of ethics was the most eminent of men and a perfect human being. He possessed all good qualities to perfection and was pure of all evils and bad manners. The criteria of morals, which are mentioned in...
Read More »Understanding Onslaught on Saudi Shiʻis
The Wahhabi ideology considers Shiʻism as innovation and justifies war against the Shiʻis and defends their persecution. Being official ideology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Shiʻis of the country are on the wrong side and....
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