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...
Read More »A Look at the Era of Imam Al-Jawād (ʻA)
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....
Read More »Scientific Gems from Imam Jaʻfar Sadiq (a.s.)
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...
Read More »Int’l Conference on Jannat al-Baqi Held in Qom, Iran +Pics
An international conference titled “Baqi Cemetery, Burial Place of Imams and Companions” kicked off in the Iranian holy city of Qom on Thursday....
Read More »Take a Look at the Demolition of Jannat al-Baqi’ by House of Saud
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...
Read More »Early Life and Virtues of Imam Ali (ʻA)
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...
Read More »Social and Political Life of Imam al-Sajjad (ʻA)
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....
Read More »Imam Hussain (A) Is a Symbol of Defiance against Submission to an Unjust Order
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....
Read More »Imam Hussain’s Revolution: Reasons and Motives
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....
Read More »Maxims of Imam Musa ibn Jaʻfar al-Kaḍim
If a researcher reviews any side of the life of Imam Musa, peace be on him, he will surely find a generous, brilliant legacy full of good and beauty, having bountiful giving and a brilliant guidance for the...
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