Since World War II, numerous students have strived to challenge the dominance and militarism of their own countries in the Western world. Each of these endeavors has contributed to raising awareness among more Westerners about the true nature of these warmongering policies. However, the invasion of...
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Today, Quds Day has become an international phenomenon with marches and demonstrations held in many countries of the world....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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The five schools of Islamic law, Imami, Hanafi, Shafiʻi, Maliki and Hanbali classify fasts into four categories: Wajib, mustahabb (supererogatory), muharram (forbidden), and...
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What is the timing of fast, when does it start and when does it end? What time should one stop eating, at imsak timing or at the start of...
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Although fasting is deeply connected to the month of Ramadan, it is an important act of worship by itself that can be performed outside Ramadan as...
Read More »Duties of Husbands towards their Wives, Part 1
The secret to a happy marriage is the expression of your affection to your wife.
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In the Islamic society the woman has an honoured position and, beside her legal and civil rights, enjoys special respect, love, affection, and the gentle feelings which she deserves most....
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