Hasan ibn Ali ibn Muhammad (c. 846 – 874) was the 11th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, after his father Ali al-Hadi. He was also called Abu Muhammad and Ibn al-Ridha. Because Samarra, the...
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Imam Ridha elaborated upon the characteristics of good people: “They are those who are delighted when they do good, seek Allah’s forgiveness when they do evil, offer gratitude when...
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Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn accomplished his role as a guide and benefactor by teaching Islamic principles, emphasizing the concept of Imamate, resisting moral corruption, looking after the needy, and..
Read More »A Brief Biography of Imam Musa Ibn Jafar al-Kadim (as)
Severe and tragic ordeals befell Imam Musa, peace be on him, who was similar to ‘Isa b. Maryam in fear of Allah, piety, and...
Read More »Talents and Genius of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)
The talents and genius of Imam Abu Ja‘far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, resulted in great abilities of knowledge that included all sciences, such as the tradition, philosophy, theology, jurisprudence, high maxims, and.....
Read More »Some Examples of Imam al-Ridha‘s (a.s.) Wise Answers
Haytham b. ‘Abd Allah asked his holiness: “Why didn’t [Imam] ‘Ali fight with his enemies twenty five years after the Prophet (S) but he fought during his...
Read More »Brief Biography of Imam Ali Ibn Musa al-Ridha (as)
Imam ar-Rida was a living example of the piety of the great Prophet and the chivalry and generosity of Imam `Ali ibn Abi Talib....
Read More »Imam Ridha (as) Debates and His Arguments
The time of the Imam, peace be on him, is famous for the debates and arguments which spread among the great figures of religions, of Islamic schools, and of others. Violent discussions took place among them on...
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Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq, the sixth Imam, was celebrated by both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims for his piety, Islamic knowledge, and academic accomplishments. He was particularly most renowned as the initiator of Shi’a Islamic fiqh, called Ja’fari jurisprudence, as well as his extensive knowledge in a variety of fields which …
Read More »Imam Musa Sadr’s Letter to Saudi Prince to Rebuild the Jannat al-Baqi
Imam Musa Sadr, after attempts to help the reconstruction of Baqi cemetery in a meeting with the Saudi crown prince, wrote to prince again in 1974 for reiterate this...
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