Although historicists ascribe the assassination of Imam Ali (‘a) to the Khawarij alone, a thorough reflection on the issue proves that the Umayyads had a role in the process....
Read More »Importance of Laylat al-Qadr according to Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
According to the religious guides it is absolutely proved that Laylat al-Qadr was not restricted to the time of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and not only in Hijaz area. But in all the periods of time and for all different places it existed with all its importance and greatness and there is no...
Read More »Gazans already Victors of the War: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Iran Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei says the resistance forces and the people of Gaza are already the victors of the war with Israel and their resistance is a...
Read More »The Terms of the Peace Treaty of Imam Hassan (as)
Before starting a discussion on the peace treaty, it is considered necessary to state that the historians have very boldly tried to keep the world in the dark about the clauses and the...
Read More »Saving Shiite Lives; the Main Reason for Accepting the Peace Treaty by Imam Hassan
When Imam Hassan (A.S) saw that entering into a battle under such circumstances would bear nothing but bloodshed, especially when taken into account that the enemy has bribed the heads of the clans and that the bags of gold coins have...
Read More »What Is the Rules of Fasting for Those Living in Northern Hemisphere?
According to the Islamic laws of Ayatollah Sistani, what is the ruling of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan for those who are living in northern hemisphere?
Read More »Mapping a Good Society Model in Ayatollah Khomeini’s Religious Political Thought
This study shows that in a historical continuum, there are two breaks along the religious-political thought of Ayatollah Khomeini....
Read More »Nowruz in Shia Islam Traditions
According to some hadiths, Nowruz is a blessed day, which is to be celebrated. For instance, Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have instructed ghusl, wearing one’s best clothes, a special prayer, and...
Read More »Various Kinds of Fasts according to Shia and Sunni Islamic Law
The five schools of Islamic law, Imami, Hanafi, Shafiʻi, Maliki and Hanbali classify fasts into four categories: Wajib, mustahabb (supererogatory), muharram (forbidden), and...
Read More »Book: Islamic Laws of Fasting by Ayatollah Sistani
This booklet provides a comprehensive look at fasting, its philosophy and goals, the rules that govern its performance, and the important details related to its...
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