Tag Archives: Ahl al-Bayt (as)

What is the story related to the shooting competition of Imam al-Baqir ('a) in the gathering of Hishām ibn 'Abd al-Malik?...

One of the most wonderful pictures of intellect and knowledge in Islam is Imam Abu Ja’far Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s), who possessed the virtues and nobilities of the world, made springs of wisdom and knowledge flow in the earth and was the teacher and pioneer of the scientific and cultural revival of...

The age of Imam Abu Jaʻfar al-Jawād (ʻa) was one of the brightest and most wonderful Islamic ages. It was distinguished by its scientific rise and intellectual development....

The versatile genius of Imam Jaʻar as-Sadiq in all branches of knowledge was acclaimed throughout the Islamic world, which attracted students from far-off places towards him till the strength of his disciples had reached four...

An international conference titled “Baqi Cemetery, Burial Place of Imams and Companions” kicked off in the Iranian holy city of Qom on Thursday....

According to historical reports, choosing al-Baqi' as the cemetery of Muslims was a decision of the Holy Prophet (s) in the first year after Hijra. Since then, the Prophet's (s) companions and many Muslims were buried in...

All constituents of distinction and dignity can be found convened in the lineage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (‘a) who belongs to the family of Hashim that is well-known for nobility, gallantry, hospitalibty, and all features of righteousness that may be ascribed to a family...

After the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the Ashura uprising in 680 AD, God assigned Sajjad (AS) the mission to lead Muslims. He had to endure the reigns of Yazid ibn Muawiya, Abd Allah ibn Zubayr, Muawiya ibn Yazid, Marwan ibn Ḥakam, Abd Al-Malik ibn Marwan ibn....

It is not necessary to be a Shia to be a lover or admirer of Imam Hussain. Nor to be a Muslim to acknowledge the infallibility, greatness, and valour of the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who stood fast against tyranny and barbarism never seen in....

All those who are familiar with the Imam's life do certainly realize that his role in serving Islam had started very early in his life. He has contributed to the rising Islamic movement when he was a boy, and played a significant role, when his father was the....