Amal of the Months
Recommended acts and duas through the Islamic year.
Ablutions, Issues
‘The Wud’u is once, and it is washing the face and the two hands, and wiping the head, and the feet, and it is not allowed to bring forward anything upon anything, beginning with t…
Amal of the Months
Some of the most important prayers and acts of worship, as prescribed in Ahadith, for each month in an Islamic Year are presented. The First Month of the Islamic year is the Month …
Ascetic Lifestyle of a Momin
Summary: In our modern lifestyle, we frequently hear ‘have fun’ and ‘enjoy’, as if the sole purpose of our lives is to work hard, earn a lot of wealth and spend it on having fun! T…
Ashura Aamaal
There is no day like the day of Ashura in grief and wailing, when Yazid bin Muawiya’s army martyred Imam Hussain along with children, relatives and companions. Ashura Aamal (What t…
Dua-e-Imam Ali Reza similar to Dua-e-Sanam-e-Quraish
A supplication referred to the 8th Imam-asws, which is very similar to the Duwa e Sanam e Quraish. (To be recited in ‘Thanksgiving-Prostration’)[1] السَّيِّدُ عَلِيُّ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ …
Fasting (Soam)
Summary: Some Ahadeeth, under corresponding headings, are presented in this article in order to understand and practise one of the five pillars of Islam- the ‘Soam’ (Fast). (Imam) …
Fear and Hope
Summary: One’s strive to become a good Momin should always continue, but from one perspective, it reaches to an ‘excellence’ level when his fear of the Punishment and hope for the …
Miraj
Summary: Muslims have disagreed for centuries regarding the means of Rasool-Allah-saww’s journey to the Heavens during the Miraj (Ascension), some say it was physical travel, some …
27th Rajab Prophet-hood descended upon Muhammad (saww)
There are several Ahadith, all describing the significance of 27th of Rajab, as when the Prophet-hood was bestowed upon Rasool Allahsaww, however most Muslims related 27th of Rajab…
Mashi (Walking to Karbala)
Summary: A short article on an individual’s experience during Mashi (walking from Najaf Ashraf to Karbala Moulla) is presented, some Ahadith on rewards for a ‘Zair’ (a visitor to H…
The Purpose of Imam Hussain (asws) and the Month of Muharram
Summary: A lot has been said and written about the purpose of Imam Hussain-asws‘s refusal to accept the authority of Yazid-la Ibn Muawiya-la (a corrupt and immoral ruler). When for…
Raziq o Khaliq Through God’s Delegation
Can we ask for needs from Holy Prophet and from his successors? Yes, as like angels, they perform Allah’s deeds on Allah’s behalf and act as per Allah’s Desire. Read More Raziq o K…
Salat Recitation
Introduction Salat is an extremely important act of worship, as we all know, but its acceptance depends on adherence to the true faith. Therefore, rewards of offering Salat are sub…
Supplications, Tajeel (Hastening) and Protection of the 12th Imam
Summary: Day by day, we are coming closer to the time of the reappearance of the 12th Imam-ajfj. Several prophecies, as per Ahadith, pointing to signs near the end of the occultati…
Zanjir Zani and Qama Zani
There are mixed views when it comes to Qamah-Zani – Tatbir (Self-Flagellation) so it is asked: Does a person get rewards for doing Tatbir to express his/her grief on the day when o…
Combining the two compulsory Salāt (Al-Zohr & Al-Asr – Al-Maghrib & Al-Isha)
Summary: The followers of the Ahl Al-Bayt-asws generally combine Al-Zohr and Al-Asr and then Al-Maghrib and Al-Isha prayers during the journey and mostly during the short days, i.e…
Fearing Allah
The 6th Imam said: ‘It is befitting for a believer that he should fear Allah as if he is overlooking the Fire, and hope as if he is from the people of Paradise. How to fear Allah ي…
Areeza (Application) for Rizk (Sustenance)
Areeza (Application) for Rizk (Sustenance) Below is a letter to the Imam-e-Zamana-ajfj (Imam) of our time, requesting our needs, which can be written on any day of the year and pos…
Sins, Repentance and Forgiveness
Summary: Sins are committed sometimes unintentionally or intentionally ranging from minor slip-ups to major or heinous crimes – no human being is safe from sins, and believers regr…
Self-Accountability Mahasabah
Summary: Amir ul-Momineen-asws says: A Momin’s today is better than his yesterday. So a believer’s religion and conduct improve each day. نهج، نهج البلاغة سُئِلَ ع عَنِ الْخَيْرِ م…
Patience and Rewards of Observing Patience
Summary: We know very well the importance of being contented and observing patience during the difficulties. However, learning about patience from Ahadith is more reassuring and fu…
Piety-Taqwa – Fearing Allah
Summary: Allah-azwj Likes devoutness (piety-Taqwa- Fearing Allah-azwj) and does not like persistence upon sins. وَ فِي رِوَايَةٍ أُخْرَى أَلَا لَا خَيْرَ فِي عِلْمٍ لَيْسَ فِيهِ تَ…
Priding over others
Priding over others is Abhorred even if its regarding a ‘Naymah’ (a Blessing or Kindness) of Allah-azwj or an act of kindness of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws towards a believer. Two Ahadith ar…
Salat-e-Hadiya-e-Mayyat
Salat can be offered on behalf of a deceased in Islam, e.g., السيد علي بن طاووس في فلاح السائل: عن حذيفة بن اليمان قال: قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله): " لا يأتي على الميت ساعة…
Layla-tul-Jummah Shab-e-Jummah The Night Before Friday
The day of Friday is the day of celebration (Eid) in the blessings, and its night (which comes before the day) is also a blessed night as prayers are heard and doors of Heaven are …
Sufis and Sufi Beliefs
Some Ahadith are presented below regarding man-made rituals and beliefs that are claimed to be in the love of Allah-azwj – without prejudice and adding comments, we leave judgement…
Sunnah and its replacement by Innovations (Bid’ah)
Summary: Each day we find something new embraces our socio-religious practices, initially coming from the fashion industry as promoted by a celebrity in a festival/movie. This, at …
Ataat-Baiyat-Taqleed
The difference among Ataat, Baiyat and Taqleed Often vague statements are made to create confusion that one must be in the ‘Ataat’ (submission) or in ‘Baiyat’ (allegiance) of the D…
Thanks – Shukar (Gratitude)
Summary: Allah-azwj Likes those who are thankful (offer Shukar)[1] for enjoying countless bounties in their lives. Allah-azwj has Promised us, if we remain sincere in our submissio…
That’s how we should become
Summary: Amir ul-Momineen-asws wants us to become a true believer as: For the Momin (believer) there is a pre-occupation within himself, and the people are at rest from him. When t…
Limit of Self Praise
Generally, Islam discourages self-admiration. However, it is not totally forbidden, and one can introduce oneself with the qualities and qualifications one has attained with respec…
Walking without shoes towards Holy Sites
Introduction Some Ahadith are presented below regarding walking barefoot whilst performing Ziyarah of Holy Sites. Walking without shoes as a sign of respect: وَ حَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ …
Qasr Salat in Holy Places and Shrines
Some Ahadith are presented here from Al-Kafi Vol. 4 related to the rewards of Salat and shortening it (Qasr): Rewards of Salat: عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَ غَيْرُهُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ ع…
Loudness in Salāt Recitation
Some Ahadith are presented in the short article regarding which Salāt needs to recited with little loudness (so that a passer-by can hear) and which Salāt with a sound that just on…
Usool e Deen and Faroo e Deen – Basis
What are the basis of the ‘Usool e Deen and Faroo e Deen’(the Roots and the Branches of religion), which most twelve imamis Shias belive in and rely upon? After a detailed Ahadith …
Entering Gladness to a Momin
Summary: Some Ahadith are presented in the short compilation on the rewards of taking care of a Momin (Believer), i.e., removing grief from him, pleasing him and assisting him in h…
Dua e Ahad عَهْد
(The book) ‘Misbah Al Zaair’ – ‘From Ja’far-asws Bin Muhammad Al-Sadiq-asws having said: ‘One who supplicates to Allah-azwj for forty mornings with this pact would be from the help…
Supplications for children and for a son
Some supplications for having children are compiled in this brief document. Read More Supplications for children and for a son…
Praying for Others Brings Blessings
Praying for a believer has many benefits, i.e., angels supplicate for him the same when he prays for his brother who is absent from him, as well as it’s the quickest way to get one…
Rewards of Reciting Holy Verses of Quran
Some Ahadith related to the Merits and Rewards of the Holy Chapters of the Quran are presented below. In most cases, Ahl Al-Bayt-asws have referred to a Chapter of the Quran with i…
From Deeds, only Pure ones are Accepted
Allah-azwj Accepts only what is purely performed for Him-azwj; nothing from the showing-off ascends to the Heavens and is returned to those whom one had tried to impress and please…
Amal Eid-e-Ghadeer
Hussain Bin Hassan has narrated from Mohammed Bin Musa Al-Hamdani who narrated from Ali Bin Al-Wasati, who narrated from Ali Bin Al-Hussain Al-Abdi who has said that I heard from A…