Before we talk about the immoderate cleverness by which Imam Musa, peace be on him, was distinguished in his early childhood, we have to talk about the...
Read More »The Concept of Love in the Shi’i Creed
Love is one of the most sublime and most appealing of concepts in Shi'ism in particular and Islamic culture and belief in general....
Read More »How to Ponder on the Philosophy of Islamic Laws?
It is correct for every Muslim to discuss about the philosophy of Islamic laws as we come to know from the logic of Qur’an and through the style of....
Read More »Why Sexual Intercourse During Menstruation Is Prohibited?
Copulating with women in this state, in addition to being revolting, also entails great harm and this is a fact that has also been corroborated by present-day medical studies....
Read More »Lady Zaynab (p): A Timeless Role Model for Humanity
what practical lessons do we as a community take from Lady Zaynab (a.s) immense contribution to humanity? How well do we appreciate the monumental impact she made on the...
Read More »Iʻtikaf, The Spiritual Retreat
The period of I’tikaf is the best time to force one’s self to sit and think and reflect on the self and the world around; the period of the I’tikaf is the best time to...
Read More »Why Hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) Been Mentioned in the Holy Quran?
One should be aware that although the imam’s names, especially Imam Ali’s, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, especially Imam Ali’s, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings....
Read More »What is Imam Ali’s (a) Viewpoint on the Intellect of Women Versus that of Men?
What does Imam Ali (a) mean by the statement attributed to him in the Nahjul Balagha, which says: ‘Men are higher than women in terms of both intellect and...
Read More »Who Was Imam Ali (a.s)?
In the history and culture of the Islamic world, the name “Ali ibn Abi Talib” has always been brought next to the name of the Prophet....
Read More »Imam al-Jawad (a.s): Biography, Characteristics & Teachings
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 »