The birth of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) took place under unique circumstances inside the Holy Kaaba at Makkah on the 13 th of Rajab (30th Amul Feel / Year of the Elephant) about 600 AD i.e. 23 years before Hijra of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw).....
Read More »Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the Splitter and Spreader of Sciences
Imam Muhammad Baqir (AS) was born in the year 57 Hijri, in the city of Medina. He was 39 years old at the time of the death of his father, Imam Zayn al-Abedin (AS) (who passed away in 94 Hijri). His name was Muhammad, while his kunya was Abu Jafar, and his agnomens were Baqir and...
Read More »Imam Hassan al-Askari’s Divine Knowledge and Character Left Deep Impacts on Muslim Society
Thus, it is clear that without a divine guide in society, even the most knowledgeable persons are at risk of falling into error, let alone those who masqueraded as caliphs and usurped the political rights of the Ahl al-Bayt through treachery, deceit, spurious committees, forced wills in their favour, and …
Read More »How Can We Believe in the Existence of Imam Al-Mahdi?
Supposing that the hypothesis of the Expected Leader and all that it comprehends of prolonged life, early leadership and a silent absence, is possible, that would not be enough proof for his existence, thus, how can we indeed believe in the existence of...
Read More »Imam al-Riḍā’s (a.s.) Scholarly Status and Personality
Every conscious Shi‘a know that the Ahl al-Bayt’s (a.s.) knowledge originates from boundless Divine Knowledge, and the Almighty God has given them such knowledge that He has not given to anyone else except the Holy Prophet (S)...
Read More »Six Facts about Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (as)
Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (as), the fifth holy Imam and the seventh Masum, is known for his dissection of knowledge, piety, and moral standards. His life is marked by profound events and accomplishments that continue to inspire Muslims worldwide....
Read More »Role of the Qur’an in Imam Riḍa’s Life
Imam Rida’s strong love for the holy book, Qur’an, made him benefit from it first in his personal life. Neither time nor place, neither the day nor the night adversely affected this practice....
Read More »Imam al-Sadiq, a Man of Knowledge, Struggle for Forming Islamic Rule
From the perspective of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delineating and promoting the issue of Imamate and the existence of a politico-ideological network are two important components that Imam Sadiq (a.s.) used in order to implement his plan – namely, an open uprising to establish the...
Read More »Maxims of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far al-Kazim (ʻA)
Everything has its tax and the tax of the body is the recommendable fasting. After the acknowledgement of God, the best worship is expecting the Relief. He who supplicates to God before he praises Him and blesses the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) is as same as throwing an arrow without the existence of a string. He who is certain of the reward will give generously.....
Read More »The Role of Embracing the Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (a) in the Formation of Righteous Actions in al-Mīzān
It is crucial for individuals to learn about the factors contributing to their salvation. Quranic verses refer to “righteous actions” among such factors. Many hadiths in the exegesis of these verses state that true instances of righteous believers are the followers or Shīʿas of Imam ʿAlī, the first Shiite Imam....
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