This is a guidebook from a series of Guidebooks that aim to answer all the questions a woman would have in relation to Islamic issues in order to help them gain more Ma'rifat and...
Read More »Hajj The Islamic Pilgrimage According to The Five Schools of Islamic Law+pdf
The Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence) is divided into several sections: 'Ibadat (rituals) that include: ritual purity (taharah), prayers (salat), fasting (sawm), alms (zakat), one-fifth (khums) and pilgrimage (hajj)...
Read More »Social, Spiritual, and Political Effects of Hajj
Hajj is the most complete worship and the most comprehensive act of submission before the Lord of the Worlds. Hajj is hope for humanity wounded by materialism and robbed by...
Read More »Imam Khomeini Defined True Philosophy of Hajj Pilgrimage
According to Imam Khomeini, one of the major duties of Muslims is to find out what the reality of Hajj Pilgrimage is and why they must expend a part of their material and...
Read More »Visiting the Graves and Laying Flowers on them Prophet’s Sunna: Al-Azhar
As one of the rituals for visiting the dead, the visitor is recommended to address the dead by saying this statement: “Peace be upon you all which are lying in the Believers’ resting place; we shall, Allah willing, join you...
Read More »Your Personal Guide to Hajj Umrah Ziyarat+PDF
This booklet was designed to provide you with some insight and clarification as you embark on your spiritual journey according to Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hussaini Sistani...
Read More »Why Do the Shia Pray at Three Times while Sunni Pray at Five?
The reason the Shia perform their prayers in three times is the Quranic verses and traditions on the matter. Although the Quran has mentioned that prayer is wajib several times and hasn’t gone into the details, it...
Read More »Moon-Sighting vs. Moon-Fighting!
Has the moon been sighted or not? In this area or that area? According to this marj’a (spiritual leader) or that marj’a? Within the horizon or not? Consistent with Muslim countries abroad or...
Read More »Fatwas Regarding the Qadha Fasts according to Ayatollah Sistani
If a person does not observe fast of the month of Ramadhan intentionally, and commits sexual intercourse or masturbation several times during the day, the Kaffarah does not...
Read More »Fasting in Ramadan: A Simple Guide to Ritual, Social and Spiritual Dimensions+PDF
The book “Fasting in Ramadan: A Simple Guide To Ritual, Social & Spiritual Dimensions” is a collection of articles written and speeches given by ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the various dimensions and significance of the Holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during the month of Ramadhan is one of the …
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