The people of the world are usually aware of two kinds of journey. One journey is that which is made to earn livelihood which includes business, immigration and educational trips. The second one is that which is undertaken for pleasure and sightseeing and...
Read More »The Qualities of Imam al-Baqir Character
Imam Abu Ja‘far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, had all the noble qualities that made him appropriate for undertaking the spiritual and the temporal leadership of this community. Each of his qualities raised him to the top which no one...
Read More »Hijab Symbol of Modesty
The term Hijab tends to be used as a catchall in the West for all Islamic head coverings, but is mainly used to mean a headscarf. For Muslim women’s representation in media and popular culture, this is the most....
Read More »Forgiveness Work: Mercy, Law, and Victims’ Rights in Iran
Iran’s criminal courts are notorious for meting out severe sentences—according to Amnesty International, the country has the world’s highest rate of capital punishment per capita. Less known to outside observers, however, is the Iranian criminal code’s recognition of forgiveness, where victims of...
Read More »Iran’s Support of Palestine Is Based on Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic Law
The Islamic Republic's support is based on Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic law, rather than tactical moves or diplomatic issues," said Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with Ismail Haniyeh on...
Read More »Key Terms of the Qur’an: A Critical Dictionary
This book provides detailed and multidisciplinary coverage of a wealth of key Qur’anic terms, with incisive entries on crucial expressions ranging from the divine names allāh (“God”) and al-raḥmān (“the Merciful”) to the Qur’anic understanding of belief and self-surrender to.....
Read More »Social and Political Life of Imam al-Jawad (A)
Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS), better known as Al-Jawad (AS) (‘The Generous’), was born in Medina in 811 AD. He was killed by the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad in 835 AD. He was the Imam for...
Read More »Imam al-Jawad’s (A) Virtues Were Acknowledged by Friends and Foes Alike
Imam Jawad (a.s.) taught us a great lesson. That great lesson is that when faced with hypocritical and duplicitous powers, we should make an attempt to awaken people’s awareness for fighting these...
Read More »The Gold Standard Anchored in Islamic Finance
The Authors provide a comprehensive background for recent international financial crises rapid expansion of interest-bearing debt and monetary expansion though the fractional reserve banking system. In this context, the authors provide an analysis of the experience and issues associated with...
Read More »Economic System in Islam Compared with Capitalism and Socialism
The urgent need of Islamic literature is felt throughout the world. Many young Muslims by birth, when asked which religion they adhere to their answer comes hesitatingly Muslims. Many others deny or hide their identity and claim to be progressive `atheists,' since it is the....
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