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Whenever it is from the middle (15th) of Shabaan, so pray four Rak’at of Salāt (two Rak’at and two Rak’at),...

There are several Ahadith, all describing the significance of 27th of Rajab, as when the Prophet-hood was bestowed upon Rasool...

Similarly, some Shia Muqalladeen (followers of Maraja) insist on proving the presence of the third testimony (third Shahadat) in the...

الإحتجاج حُكِيَ عَنْ أَبِي الْهُذَيْلِ الْعَلَّافِ أَنَّهُ قَالَ: دَخَلْتُ الرَّقَّةَ فَذُكِرَ لِي أَنَّ بِدَيْرِ زَكِىٍّ رَجُلًا مَجْنُوناً حَسَنَ الْكَلَامِ فَأَتَيْتُهُ...

When seven characteristics are gathered in him – devoutness cutting him off from the Prohibitions, and silence restraining him from...

‘The Wud’u is once, and it is washing the face and the two hands, and wiping the head, and the...

What are you saying regarding a man who marries a Christian woman on top of a Muslim woman (as a...

The people of Shirk, neither will the scales be set up for them nor will the registers will be publicised...

Rasool Allah-saww, adopted Zayd, he was a devout Muslim and met martyrdom, see some Ahadith below, تفسير الإمام عليه السلام...

When the ‘Momin’ (believer) reaches forty years, Allah-azwj Secures him from three illnesses – the leprosy, and the albinism and...

Summary: On occasion, we may come across Ahadith which are difficult to interpret and understand. Some of these Ahadith (if...

(Imam Ali-asws Ibn Hussain-asws says) "May Allah have mercy upon my uncle, Al-Abbas-asws. "May Allah have mercy upon my uncle,...

استحباب اعداد الانسان كفنه، وجعله معه في بيته، وتكرار نظره إليه. It is preferred one should prepare his/her shroud, and...

Summary: The new trend of ‘have a good time’ or ‘have fun’ are frequently used in our society.  This may...

Summary: ‘Noor’ and ‘Al-Noor’ are generally translated as ‘Light’, however ‘Noor’ has a much deeper and broader meaning, as one...

Perfumes contain alcohol derived from sugarcane fermentation, which is Islamically haram, it makes us Najis, Salat cannot be offered in...

الإحتجاج عَنْ أَبِي الْمُفَضَّلِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الشَّيْبَانِيِّ بِإِسْنَادِهِ الصَّحِيحِ عَنْ رِجَالِهِ‏ ثِقَةً عَنْ ثِقَةٍ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ص خَرَجَ...

Ali bin Hussain (Ali Akbar)-ASWS who was 18 years old when martyred on the day of Ashura at Karbala. It...

Summary: A question comes to one’s mind, why did Rasool Allah-saww say to Imam Ali-asws, as found in several Ahadith:...

Imam Ali-asws’ Ibn Abi Talib-asws’s ‘Nazool’ (coming to this world) was 30 years after the year of the elephant, in...

Summary: Some reciters and poets are not careful in their address when refereeing to Allah-azwj, as the urge to present...

Allah-azwj neither Diffuses nor Comes out - Islam Condemns the concept of 'Halool' لَيْسَ فِي الْأَشْيَاءِ بِوَالِجٍ‏ وَ لَا عَنْهَا...

Summary: We hereby dedicate this article to our Masters-asws, the Holy Prophet-saww and the Twelve Holy Imams-asws of the Holy...

Summary: Some Muslims believe that Allah-azwj can be visualised, or that He-azwj has limbs or will be seen in the...

The First Month of the Islamic year is the Month of Ramazan عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

Amma are those who killed the Prophets-as, and the name derived from the blindness (Al-A’ama). Allah-azwj Says: But they are...

‘Amr bil Ma’rūf and Nahy Anil Munkar’ is summarised below with the help of some Ahadith of Masomeen-asws: كنز جامع...

Summary: There are countless bounties bestowed upon us day and night, some of those are recognised by us but most...

General Muslims (non-Shia) allege that Umar Ibn Khattab, out of friendship, married a daughter (Umm Kulsoom-asws) of Ali Amir ul-Momineen-asws...

Summary: Aql is usually translated as ‘intellect’ but it has far deeper meanings, as we will learn from the Ahadith...

مَا رُوِيَ عَنِ الصَّادِقِ ع‏ أَنَّهُ مَنْ قَلَّ عَلَيْهِ رِزْقُهُ أَوْ ضَاقَتْ عَلَيْهِ مَعِيشَتُهُ أَوْ كَانَتْ لَهُ حَاجَةٌ مُهِمَّةٌ مِنْ...

Summary: In our modern lifestyle, we frequently hear ‘have fun’ and ‘enjoy’, as if the sole purpose of our lives...

Ashura Aamal (What to do on the 10th of Moharram) حدثني حكيم بن داود بن حكيم و غيره عن محمد...

Introduction: Ahadith of Masomeen-asws on ‘asking for needs’ are presented in this short article. For Paying Debts: و قال الصادق...

Summary: Ahadith on similar topics to ‘Asking Masomeen-asws for Needs’, i.e., seeking help (Saying ‘Ya Ali Madad’), use of Wasila...

Summary: قَالَ فَمَا تَقُولُ فِي عِلْمِ النُّجُومِ He (an atheist) said, ‘So what are you-asws saying regarding knowledge of the...

The difference among Ataat, Baiyat and Taqleed Often vague statements are made to create confusion that one must be in...

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْأَسَدِيُّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ الْبَرْمَكِيِّ الرَّازِيِّ عَنِ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ بُرْدٍ الدِّينَوَرِيِّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ...

Summary: Most Muslims, for Ahadith authentication, check if a Hadith is in accordance with the Holy Quran. This is difficult...

Some examples of Powers demonstrated by Ahl Al-Bayt-asws are presented below: الخرائج و الجرائح رُوِيَ أَنَّ صَفْوَانَ بْنَ يَحْيَى قَالَ:...

In several Holy Verses (3:200, 6:158, 10:20, 20:135), Allah-azwj Commands believers to wait, the above Verses and interpretation by Ahl...

In the Holy Quran, Wali (ولى) , plural Awliya (أَوْلِياء), has been mentioned at multiple places, meaning guardian from or...

Ayat Al-Kursi is not completed at the end of Holy Verse 2:255, as many Ahadith, reveal that the next two...

The First Month of the Islamic year is the Month of Ramazan عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

Summary: It has become a norm to narrate an embarrassing past event or preceding discussions of an absent person, which...

Allah-azwj is Wise and Does whatever He-azwj Likes - without being unjust.  Here, we review the concept of ‘Badā’’ in...

الإختصاص‏ قَالَ أَبُو حَنِيفَةَ يَوْماً لِمُوسَى بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ع أَخْبِرْنِي أَيُّ شَيْ‏ءٍ كَانَ أَحَبَّ إِلَى أَبِيكَ الْعُودُ أَمِ الطُّنْبُورُ (The...

Summary: In the holy Quran, the word ‘بَرْزَخٌ’ or ‘بَرْزَخًا’ means ‘barrier’, e.g., Sura e Al-Momin (23:100), Sura e Rehman...

Summary: All religions have been influenced by the social and political variations over the years, even we can observe such...

Summary: The narrator of the Hadith says that Imam Hassan Askari-asws (11th Imam-asws) said: Abu Jahl-la sent his messenger to...

Summary: The Battle of Hunayn is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah al-Tawbah . A Bedouin tribe named ‘Hawāzin’...

Summary: It is narrated from Suleym Bin Qays who said, ‘I battled alongside Ali-asws on the Day of the Camel...

Summary: Khyber  ( خَيْبَر) is a fertile land situated some 153 kilometres north of the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia....

Summary: The Battle of Motah (مَعْرَكَة مُؤْتَة, or غَزْوَة مُؤْتَة) was a battle or skirmish fought in 8th year of...

Summary: The hypocrites (called Kharji), who fought in the battle of Siffeen, rose against Amir-ul-Momineen-asws at a place called ‘Nahrawan’....

Summary: Muawiya Gathers Syrians for Usman’s Revenge The narrator of the Hadith said: After they failed to defeat Ali-asws at...

Summary: The Battle of Tabuk was fought in Rajab 9 AH, near Gulf of Aqaba, it’s the largest and the...

Summary: The Battle of the Trench (Battle of Khandaq, غزوة الخندق) which is also known as the Battle of the...

Summary: Abu Sufyan mobilised Quraysh again (in 3 A.H.) after the defeat at Badr where they had met with heavy...

Summary: It is narrated in a Hadith that Imam Jafar e Sadiq-asws said: ‘The people of the valley of Al-Yaabas...

Summary: The Ahadith below are compiled in response to the question: Why did Imam Hussain-asws not observe Taqeeya (dissimulation) against...

Bayt (Allegiance) Renewal of 12th Imam-ajfj: مصباح الزائر عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الصَّادِقِ ع أَنَّهُ قَالَ‏ مَنْ دَعَا إِلَى اللَّهِ...

The House of Grief The following narration is from (maid of Syeda-asws) Fizza-ra, which includes some details on the crying,...

Summary: Generally, most Muslims assume that the ‘Bayt Al-Maqdis’, ‘Bayt Al-Mamour’ and Masjid Al-Aqsa represent the same holy site, located...

Summary: Sunni Muslims believe that all those who pledged allegiance to Rasool-Allah-saww under the tree (48:18) are guaranteed success in...

Summary: Sunni Muslims believe that all those who pledged allegiance to Rasool-Allah-saww under the tree (48:18) are guaranteed for the...

Summary: In Islam we have been encouraged to remain ‘Positive’ under all conditions (to be hopeful of Allah-azwj’s Mercy).  We...

Summary: Allah-azwj is Beautiful and Loves the ‘beauty’. And also Likes His-azwj servants to reflect the bounties they are enjoying,...

Summary: A Hadith is presented here, summarising the beliefs, a believer must have, to be recognised as a ‘Momin’ by...

Some Ahadith containing of Bequest (Will) of Ali-asws Ibn Abi Talib-asws are presented below: الكافي أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الْأَشْعَرِيُّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ...

عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ عَنْ يُونُسَ عَنْ حَرِيزٍ عَنْ زُرَارَةَ قَالَ: سَأَلْتُ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

What Ahadith say about Bilal Habashi-ra In this short article, an attempt has been made to compile some basic information...

Summary: The first Verse of the Holy Quran contains three Isms of Allah-azwj, Allah, Ar-Rahmab and Ar-Rahim. It’s a blessed...

Introduction: This is a reply to an article under the title of ‘Fatimi Imam a.s.’ uploaded at the official site...

‘Are we still eating Broiler Chicken? Well We Should not! A chicken being raised at home or at a farm...

Amir Al-Momineen-asws Says: نَهْجُ الْبَلَاغَةِ، قَالَ ع‏ مَرَارَةُ الدُّنْيَا حَلَاوَةُ الْآخِرَةِ وَ حَلَاوَةُ الدُّنْيَا مَرَارَةُ الْآخِرَةِ. (The book) ‘Nahj Al...

‘Cats in Houses’ قَالَ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ ع‏ لَا يَنْبَغِي أَنْ يَخْلُوَ بَيْتُ أَحَدِكُمْ مِنْ ثَلَاثَةٍ وَ هُنَّ عُمَّارُ الْبَيْتِ الْهِرِّ...

In Islamic history there are several auspicious nights and days, for example Allah-azwj Says: إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةٍ مُبَارَكَةٍ ۚ...

Introduction: Sadaqa (charity) is highly recommended for shielding oneself from calamities, epidemics, disasters, and losses. Giving charity in the morning...

Summary: Rennet, which is mostly derived from dead animals is frequently used in cheese making. Can we eat it? Some...

A centuries old and pre-Islamic game ‘Shatrang’ (Chess) has been prohibited by the Masomeen-asws, there are many references to their-asws...

Summary: We clean ourselves with water on regular basis both for comfort and for a healthy life-style – this is...

Some Ahadith are presented below related to clothing and sitting manners. Wearing Cloths البسوا ثياب القطن فإنه لباس رسول الله...

Combing hair is highly recommended and has many benefits, i.e., ‘One who passes the comb upon his head and his...

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...

Some Ahadith are presenting here, advising us not to compete for the worldly gains but to do so for the...

It is incumbent upon us to comply with the laws of a ruler/governing body. Some Ahadith are presented below to...

The compulsion is from the ruler and the coercion is from the relatives and/or peers, e.g., wife, and the mother,...

How to live in the world with harmony and peace while still interacting with a people of other religions and...

Introduction We all face disagreement, sometimes causing grief and leading to difficult situations.  To this end, we have compiled some...

Summary: During the month of Ramadhan of 8 A.H., the Quraysh of Makkah killed the allies of Muslims which violated...

Summary: الْمَكَارِمُ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ عَنْ أَحَدِهِمَا ع قَالَ: إِذَا دَخَلْتَ عَلَى مَرِيضٍ فَقُلْ- أُعِيذُكَ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ مِنْ...

Is court marriage allowed in Islam? Under certain conditions, some couples decide to get married by registering themselves in government...

Summary: Allah-azwj took ‘الْمِيثَاقَ’ (Al-Mithaq) Covenant from the souls, prior to their coming to the world while in the ‘صُلْبِ’...

The Will and Deed of Allah-azwj محمد بن يعقوب: عن أحمد بن إدريس، عن محمد بن عبد الجبار، عن صفوان...

Summary: The followers of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws, commemorate martyrdom of their Imam-asws all around the Islamic year, holding gatherings, crying/lamenting, wearing...

Some supplications, preferred diet and herbal medicines for the cure of heart (i.e., palpitations and blockage) are presented, as found...

Introduction: The Ahadith of Masomeen-asws presented here are compiled from various Ahadith books, however the main source of the Ahadith...

There is a cure of every illness in eating black seeds and licking honey except for the death, as per...

It is narrated from Rasool Allah-azwj , ‘when Dajjal was born, I visited him and presented Islam to him but...

أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنِ الْهَيْثَمِ النَّهْدِيِّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو الْوَاسِطِيِّ عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ عُمَرَ الْحَلَبِيِّ عَنْ زَيْدٍ الْقَتَّاتِ...

 Death, Grave, Punishment and Life After Death موت ،قبر ،عذاب ،زندگی موت کے بعد Life ends with death. Mola Ali-asws...

Introduction ين، كتاب حسين بن سعيد و النوادر عَلِيُّ بْنُ النُّعْمَانِ عَنِ ابْنِ مُسْكَانَ عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ أَبِي يَزِيدَ عَنْ...

Summary: We regularly worship Allah-azwj, as per the instructions found in the Ahadith (traditions) of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws and hope our...

Summary: The words ‘Taffakur and Taddabar’ have frequently been used in the Holy Quran, meaning to invoke deep thinking (ponding/contemplating). ...

Defence of 12 Imami Shias against Bohra Allegations A short document against the 12 Imami Shia (Asna e Ashari) has...

وَ قَالَ لَهُ بَعْضُ الْيَهُودِ مَا دَفَنْتُمْ نَبِيَّكُمْ حَتَّى اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ And one of the Jews said to him-asws (Ali-asws...

Introduction: Our hearts get inspiration from the Divine Imam and we do good and have peace of mind and heart. ...

Allah-azwj cannot be seen through the facial eyes but from the Eyes of the Qulb (Heart) و عنه، قال: حدثنا...

Moderation in Food intake وَ عَنِ الرِّضَا ع أَنَّهُ قَالَ: لَوْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ قَصَّرُوا فِي الطَّعَامِ لَاسْتَقَامَتْ أَبْدَانُهُمْ‏. And from...

Summary: الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَحْمَدَ النَّهْدِيِّ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ عُثْمَانَ عَنْ رَجُلٍ عَنْ أَبِي الْحَسَنِ ( عليه...

Being disowned is a major sin علل الشرائع ابْنُ الْمُتَوَكِّلِ عَنِ السَّعْدَآبَادِيِّ عَنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَظِيمِ الْحَسَنِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي...

Disputing with the people, let alone with believers, is discouraged in Islam. When one gets involved in disputes, one is...

Introduction Ahadith on Talaaq are compiled from Al-Kafi, volume 6 and are presented below: الكافي ج : 6 ص :...

 Summary: Dogs are considered unclean in Islam, however, if required, dogs may be trained for hunting purposes. Some Ahadith are...

Summary: When people ask for favours, they are hoping a positive response from us, if we are able, we should...

The Doubts: The doubt ‘الشَّكَّ’ is opposite to conviction ‘الْيَقِينِ’ and may well can spoil one’s Hereafter. The doubts are...

Some example Ahadith are presented in this short article. How and when did dreams start? بَعْضُ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ...

(The book) ‘Misbah Al Zaair’ – ‘From Ja’far-asws Bin Muhammad Al-Sadiq-asws having said: ‘One who supplicates to Allah-azwj for forty...

الصحيفة السجادية، The Parchment of Al-Sajjad (Imam Ali-asws Bin Al-Husayn-asws) (47) (وَ كَانَ مِنْ دُعَائِهِ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ فِي يَوْمِ‏ عَرَفَةَ:)...

(To be recited in ‘Thanksgiving-Prostration’) السَّيِّدُ عَلِيُّ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ فِي مُهَجِ الدَّعَوَاتِ، بِالسَّنَدِ الْمُتَقَدِّمِ فِي الْبَابِ الْمَذْكُورِ عَنِ الرِّضَا ع...

Introduction & Merits of Recitation The prayer of Sanam-e-Quraish (the idols of Quraish) is a very authentic supplication of Amir-ul-Momineen...

عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ هَارُونَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ مَسْعَدَةَ بْنِ صَدَقَةَ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ( عليه السلام ) قَالَ...

عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ ابْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سِنَانٍ عَنْ مَعْرُوفِ بْنِ خَرَّبُوذَ عَنِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ...

Summary: The Eids and Fridays, without any doubt, are Holy and Blessed days.  On the day of Eid, Allah-azwj Awards...

وروي زرارة بن أعين عن أبى جعفر عليه السلام قال: " لا صلاة يوم الفطر والاضحى مع إمام  عادل Zrara...

The Great 'Eid of Allah-azwj’ – Eid-e-Ghadeer عَنِ الصَّادِقِ قَالَ: هُوَ عِيْدُ اللٌّهِ الأَكْبَرُ، وَ مَا بَعَثَ اللٌّهُ نَبِيًّا إِلاَّ...

Eid on the 9th of Rabi’ul Awwal: قال السيد ابن طاوس - ره - في كتاب زوايد الفوائد: روى ابن...

We would like to present few Ahadith of Masomeen-asws regarding Eid-ul-Fitar and Eid-ul-Zaha: MAN LA YAHDHUR AL FAQIH – H...

Summary: Some Ahadith are presented in the short compilation on the rewards of taking care of a Momin (Believer), i.e.,...

Summary: Epidemic or its devastation world-wide form pandemic or its incurable form – COVID-19 – is similar to deaths caused...

Summary: We hear and observe dear ones as well the enemies of Allah-azwj pass away, from the world.  Sometimes we...

Why eternal Abode in the Paradise or Punishment in the Fire أَبِي رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

Before Proceeding for Ziarat: It is recommended by Imam-e-Jafar-e-Sadiq-asws to fast for three days before leaving your house for Ziarat-e-Imam...

Summary: The ancient ‘date-palm’ garden ‘Fadak’ was planted by the followers of Prophet Musa-as and is situated near Khaybar, which...

Brief History: Mohammed Hosayn Fadlollah was born in Najaf - Iraq on 15th of November 1935, in a Lebanese Family....

In summary, as we will learn from the Ahadith below, the Faith (Eman) has a much broader scope than being...

Summary: A Short article is compiled to refute claims of an Iraqi citizen (Ahmed Al-Hasan), where he declares to be...

Summary وَ لَوْ شَاءَ عَجَّلَ مِنْهُ النَّقِمَةَ وَ كَانَ مِنْهُ التَّغْيِيرُ حِينَ يُكَذِّبُ الظَّالِمُ وَ يَعْلَمُ الْحَقَّ أَيْنَ مَصِيرُهُ وَ...

Some Ahadith are presenting which vigorously condemn the seeker of the fame, even for the good causes and one should...

Introduction: An earlier article ‘Family Life ’ which was compiled and uploaded in 2007, has been updated by adding more...

Most family issues start with minor disagreements, followed by discord, ending in altercations and separations. Islam says to ignore what...

Summary: Rasool Allah-saww performed only one Hajj since emigrating to Madinah - the farewell Hajj. However, Prophet-saww had performed several...

Summary: Some Ahadeeth, under corresponding headings, are presented in this article in order to understand and practise one of the...

Conflicts in the Rulings of Mujtahids أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآَنَ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِنْدِ غَيْرِ اللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا (4:82)...

Summary: One’s strive to become a good Momin should always continue, but from one perspective, it reaches to an ‘excellence’...

How to fear Allah-azwj يُونُسُ عَنْ سِنَانِ بْنِ طَرِيفٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ (عليه السلام) يَقُولُ يَنْبَغِي لِلْمُؤْمِنِ أَنْ...

(a) Fish with scales                                 ...

Summary: The political wrangling, persistence of pressure groups and provocation of religious leaders, leads to unrest and demonstrations. Believers are...

Excessive Eating: عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّوْفَلِيِّ عَنِ السَّكُونِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ...

Excessive Eating: عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّوْفَلِيِّ عَنِ السَّكُونِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ...

The ‘Ill-gotten’ gains will have detrimental effects not only on its earner but also on all those who consume or...

Introduction: Forming government and/or selecting a leader is beyond the capability of ordinary people, if one votes for a leader...

Introduction: Good friends are an asset. Amir-ul-Momineen-asws says: Unfortunate is the one who cannot gain a few sincere friends during...

Allah-azwj Accepts only what is purely performed for Him-azwj; nothing from the showing-off ascends to the Heavens and is returned...

Summary: Some Muslim sects are totally against women visiting graveyards, for example women cannot enter into the famous graveyard of...

Gambling is forbidden in Islam (i.e., Quran Verses 2:219, 4:30, 5:3). Some believers conveniently exclude from gambling horse racing, lotteries,...

How people are assembled: نهج: قال أمير المؤمنين عليه السلام: أيها الناس إنما يجمع الناس الرضى والسخط وإنما عقر ناقة...

مع، معاني الأخبار أَبِي عَنْ سَعْدٍ عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنِ ابْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ بَعْضِ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

يج، الخرائج و الجرائح رُوِيَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْفَرَجِ قَالَ: قَالَ لِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ ع إِذَا أَرَدْتَ أَنْ تَسْأَلَ...

Summary: The event of Ghadeer e Khum took place after the completion of farewell Hajj in 10 A.H. (It has...

Summary: This a very delicate and complex topic, the intention of writing is to prepare ourselves to stay clear of...

Summary: We clean ourselves with water on regular basis both for comfort and for a healthy life-style – this is...

Introduction مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ جَمِيلِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ...

نجم، كتاب النجوم عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْحِمْيَرِيُّ فِي كِتَابِ الدَّلَائِلِ بِإِسْنَادِهِ إِلَى مُيَسِّرٍ قَالَ: قَالَ لِي أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

Summary: These days, the media has taken over almost all our affairs including religion, as we are so busy in...

Summary: Greeting etiquettes keep on changing with the norms of modern-day life style. Here, a brief overview of the Islamic...

Rejoicing sometimes gets mixed-up with those actions which are abhorred by God, therefore celebrations become unholy, Pleasure of God is...

This short article on ‘Growing Beard and Trimming Moustaches’ has been compiled from the traditions of masomeen-asws. Shaving beard is...

Summary: أبو الصباح الكناني، قال: قال أبو جعفر (عليه السلام): «يا أبا الصباح، إياكم و الولائج، فإن كل وليجة دوننا...

Summary: We all pray for the ‘Guidance’ so that our Hereafter is secured and our Allah-azwj is Pleased with us...

حَدِيثُ اَلكِسَاء بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ عَنْ جَابر بن عَبْدِ اللهِ الأنْصَاري عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ الزَّهراءِ عَلَيهَا السَّلامُ  بِنتِ رَسُول اللهِ...

Introduction: Some Ahadith are compiled to highlight some essential issues related to hair growing, hair cutting, hair style, and parting...

Dyeing Hair is from Sunnah’ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُسْكَانَ عَنِ الْحَسَنِ الزَّيَّاتِ قَالَ: كَانَ يَجْلِسُ إِلَيَّ رَجُلٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ...

Hair loss is worrying, and beautiful hair is an essential part of beautification. The management of hair loss includes the...

Rasool Allah-saww did not keep long hair, as is generally believed. However, only once Rasool Allah-saww did not get a...

Summary: عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي عُمَيْرٍ عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ عَنِ الْحَلَبِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ...

In this article, the issue of ‘Hazir o Nazir’ is reviewed from the Holy Quran only, without citing any Ahadith. ...

Tibb Al - Nabi-saww لقد اهتمت الشريعة الإسلامية بحفظ الصحة اهتماما بالغا حتّى اشتهر عن صاحب الرسالة صلّى اللّه عليه...

Introduction: Allah-azwj Teaches us bashfulness, decency and modesty in all aspects of our lives.  Allah-azwj has outlined in the Holy...

Book "Khisal" by Allama Mohd Baqar Kamraie Volume 4 Page 57. Allama says, "By the end of the 4th century...

How some with disabilities and the unaware will be dealt in the Hereafter عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ ابْنِ...

. عن أبي جعفر عليه السلام قال: قال الله سبحانه و تعالي: يا موسى، أحبّني وأحببني إلى خَلقي، قال: يا...

Summary: The Treaty of Hudaybiyya (صَلَح ٱلْحُدَيْبِيَّة) is an important event in the history of Islam. Rasool-Allah-saww and the Muslims...

Summary: Similar to the slavery, an interest and opportunities in ‘game’ - hunting is on the decline.  Some Ahadith are...

Critics of Islam allege that a Muslim husband is allowed to beat-up his wife! Surely, that is not the case...

Al-Ikhlas ‘الْإِخْلَاصُ’ is a God gifted bounty, which Allah-azwj Bestowed upon His-azwj devout and sincere servants. Below we present some...

Summary: There are a large number of Holy Verses in the Quran on the topic of Ilmul Ghaib (Knowledge of...

Ilmul Rijal is a man-made tool, e.g., if applied, Ibn Abbas – who was declared corrupt by Imam Ali -asws...

Imam Al-Hassan Al-Askari-asws Ibn Ali Al-Naqi-asws‘s Kuniya: Abu Muhammad ‘Abu Muhammad al-Hassan ibn Ali-asws’s Nazool was on the 10th of...

It is narrated that Imam AI-Hassan-asws ibn Ali-asws’s ‘Nazool’ (coming to the earth) took place in the month of Ramadan...

It is narrated that Imam AI-Hussain-asws ibn Ali-asws’s ‘Nazool’ took place in the third year A.H. (after Hijrah, migration of...

A corner of Holy Kabah made a way for the mother of Imam Ali on the 13th of Rajab and...

It has been debated for a long time, why did Imam Hussain-asws abandon Hajj and instead perform Umrah before going...

Imam Jafar-asws Ibn Muhammad-asws Ibn Ali-asws's  Kuniya is Abu Abd Allah-asws Imam Jafar-asws Ibn Muhammad-asws‘s (Abu Abd Allah-asws’s) ‘Nazool’ is...

Allah-azwj has always Made arrangements for the guidance of mankind since Prophet Adam-as. Our time is no exception, as people...

12th Imam-ajfj’s  Kuniya is Abul Qasim-asws Our 12th Imam-asws ‘Mohammed Ibn Al-Hassan Al-Askari-asws’s Nazool was on 15th of the month...

9th Imam Mohammed-asws Ibn Ali-asws ‘s Kuniya is Abu Jafar-asws the 2nd. ‘Abu Ja’far-asws, Mohammed-asws Ibn Ali-asws’s Nazool took place...

Kuniya of the 4th Imam is  Zain-ul-Abideen-asws The Nazool of the 4th Imam was on the 5th of Shaban and...

Imam-asws Musa Ibn Jafar-asws Ibn Muhammad-asws Ibn Ali-asws's Kuniya is Abu Al-Hassan-asws Imam Abu Al-Hassan-asws’s ‘Nazool’ is in the year...

Some Ahadith on dealing with inauspicious days are presented. The auspicious days are also identified, where possible. As per Ahadith,...

All Prophets-as and their-as successors-as are infallible (Masoom), including the last Prophet Mohammed-saww and his-saww successors-asws. However, some Muslims who...

When we observe escalating prices, we get nervous as most of us have a fixed income.  However, from financial point...

Summary: Sins of the one who presents and/or advocates an aspect of religion, which is not in accordance with the...

وَ بِإِسْنَادِهِ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع‏ أَنَّهُ قَالَ لَهُ زَيْدٌ الشَّحَّامُ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُكَ تَقُولُ نِيَّةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ خَيْرٌ مِنْ عَمَلِهِ...

Summary: We, regardless of how pious and devout we are, will still need the intercession (Shifa’at) of Masomeen-asws, as most...

Charging and paying interest on loans are forbidden in Islam. However, world-wide banking systems these days are all based on...

Rasool-Allah-saww cursed ten (people) regarding the wine – its planter, and its harvester, and its squeezer, and its drinker, and...

Introduction: We start our journery of the ‘Irfan-ul- Haq’ and the Maurifat-e-Nooraniya (recognition of the Noor) by quoting a Hadith...

Summary: In Islam, a scholar never has his sufficiency from knowledge. Actively seeking knowledge is not only encouraged, but mandatory...

Introduction: In this short article, we will review the ‘Eman’ (belief), and its temporary state (transition).  A momin (believer) must...

Al-Ism Allah Al-Azam ‘اسْمَ اللَّهِ الْأَعْظَمَ’ (short: Ism e Azam) refers to the Greatest Name of Allah-azwj through which prayers...

Introduction: This is a reply to a chapter (4) forwarded to us by Ismailis followers of Agha Khan, attached as...

 Summary: This is a reply to a (Chapter) ‘4’, forwarded to us by an Ismaili follower of Agha Khan (imam...

 In the past, we have replied to several allegations from the followers of 6 and 7th Imamis, see for examples...

 Introduction: The Prophets-as and their Imams-as, as Established by Allah-azwj on the earth, came with the undeniable Proofs, in the...

Introduction: We only know Allah-azwj through His-azwj qualities, i.e., ‘Raheem’, ‘Kareem’, ‘Hakeem’, ‘Baseer’ we also know and use some of...

Summary: We only know Allah-azwj the way, He-azwj Introduces Himself-azwj, i.e., ‘Raheem’, ‘Kareem’, ‘Hakeem’, ‘Baseer’, at other places, Allah-azwj also...

Summary: Allah-azwj does not Like Israf (being extravagant) and ending up in wasteful activities, and has Revealed His-azwj Abhorrence in...

Summary: The urine and stool of human beings are ‘Najis’ and one has to clean oneself, with water, every time...

We have been asked to rely on Allah-azwj and His Divine messengers-asws to have ‘Tawakal’ and keep on praying for...

Summary: Jihad means to strive and is broadly divided into two types, the major Jihad and the minor Jihad.  The...

Summary: Some narrations are presented, highlighting the historical accounts after the martyrdom of Imam Hassan-asws and what had transpired until...

Summary: It’s the norm of the world that people seek joy and success, however, all that which is more than...

Summary: Jumah is a Blessed day, we are advised to shorten moustaches, cut nails and take a bath/shower and recite...

Preoccupy yourselves in this world by obedience to Allah-azwj Imam Ali-asws Ibn Hussain-asws’s Advice on Ascetism فَلَا تَلْتَمِسُوا شَيْئاً مِمَّا...

قَالَ وَ رُوِيَ أَنَّ رَجُلًا سَأَلَ الصَّادِقَ ع فَقَالَ: إِنِّي سَمِعْتُكَ تَقُولُ إِنَّ تُرْبَةَ الْحُسَيْنِ ع مِنَ الْأَدْوِيَةِ الْمُفْرَدَةِ وَ...

Summary: Al-Khums and Al-Anfal are proven from the Holy Quran, i.e., Allah-azwj Says in Chapter 8, Verse 41: "Know that...

Summary: Allah-azwj, the most Kind and the most Merciful, has Sent down His-azwj Prophets-as and Imams-asws to convey His-azwj Divine...

Introduction: عن القاسم بن يحيى عن جده الحسن بن راشد عن أبي بصير و محمد بن مسلم عن أبي عبد...

 Name and Kuniya of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws: Masoom-asws Kuniya 1 Prophet Mohammad-saww Abul Qasim 2 Imam Ali-asws Ibn Abi Talib-asws Hazrat...

The Excellence of Friday and the Night Before Friday وَ عَنْ‏ إِبْرَاهِيمَ‏ بْنِ‏ أَبِي‏ مَحْمُودٍ قَالَ‏: قُلْتُ‏ لِلرِّضَا ع‏ يَا...

Summary: A short article, based on Ahadith of Masomeen-asws, is compiled which deals with pigskin, hair and fur and feather...

 It is very important for all Muslims to make a will, at what age and how, we shall learn from...

Summary: One of many problems of modern life is social media, which is hard to avoid these days, as we...

Allah-azwj has Given three merits to a believer: an honour in the world regarding his Religion, and the success in...

Summary: A broader term is used in the title ‘LGBT’, which has recently been evolved and incorporates some additional types...

Muslims have debated for centuries, without any reason, the essence of the Prophet Muhammad-saww, whether Rasool Allah-saww was Noor (Light),...

Praising over Oneself وَ قَالَ سُفْيَانُ‏ قُلْتُ لِأَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع يَجُوزُ أَنْ يُزَكِّي الرَّجُلُ نَفْسَهُ And Sufyan said, ‘I...

Some Ahadith are presented in the short article regarding which Salāt needs to recited with little loudness (so that a...

Summary: ‘Love’ is the most used and abused expression that we frequently come across, it is highly pious when desiring...

Summary: The preoccupation of the world due to its attractions, i.e., ‘حُبُّ الدُّنْيَا’ (love of the world) is highly denounced...

الخصال عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ الْعَطَّارِ وَ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ إِدْرِيسَ مَعاً عَنْ سَهْلٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ عَنْ...

The words ‘اللُّطْفِ وَ الْإِكْرَامِ’ are used in Ahadith and have very deep meanings, mostly it means more than -...

Introduction: Allah-azwj has told us about the existence of the magic/witchcraft, evil eye in the Holy Quran. People at that...

Summary: Mahram, its root-word is ‘مَحْرَم‏’ meaning sacred (i.e., ٱلْـمَـسْـجِـد الْـحَـرَام Masjid Al-Harram, as there are certain extra restrictions due...

 Summary: All living species, to a certain extent, come into conflicts under certain circumstances; human beings in particular have experienced...

Introduction: An earlier article ‘Family Life ’ which was compiled and uploaded in 2007, has been updated by adding more...

Today, in most places, followers of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws, start holding mourning gatherings and rituals before 13th the Jamadi Al-Awwal and...

Summary: A short article on an individual’s experience during Mashi (walking from Najaf Ashraf to Karbala Moulla) is presented, some...

فِقْهُ الرِّضَا، ع أَبِي قَالَ سُئِلَ الصَّادِقُ ع عَنِ الْخَضْخَضَةِ فَقَالَ إِثْمٌ عَظِيمٌ قَدْ نَهَى اللَّهُ تَعَالَى عَنْهُ فِي كِتَابِهِ...

مع، معاني الأخبار أَبِي عَنْ سَعْدٍ عَنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِنَانٍ عَنِ‏ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ الْمُخْتَارِ عَنْ زَيْدٍ...

Some Ahadith are compiled on the frequency of eating meat, from meat intake in the least to moderate intervals, i.e.,...

Merits of ‘Sadaat’ (Syeds – the descendants from the family of the Prophet Mohammed-saww) are well known, we here present...

قرب الإسناد عَنْ هَارُونَ عَنِ ابْنِ صَدَقَةَ عَنِ الصَّادِقِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ ع قَالَ: إِنَّ أَعْرَابِيّاً أَتَى النَّبِيَّ ص فَقَالَ يَا...

Introduction: Midday or ‘Zawwal’ time refers to the time when sun after reaching it peak starts to decline. It’s a...

Summary: All of the earth belongs to Allah-azwj (e.g., Verses 4:100, 7:128), many of Allah‑azwj’s Prophets-as had to migrate to...

Summary: Muslims have disagreed for centuries regarding the means of Rasool-Allah-saww’s journey to the Heavens during the Miraj (Ascension), some...

In our society, there are mixed gender gatherings at both religious and non-religious occasions. As oppose to the time of...

وَ قَالَ: لَقِيَ ع الرَّشِيدَ حِينَ قُدُومِهِ إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ عَلَى بَغْلَتِهِ فَاعْتَرَضَ عَلَيْهِ فِي ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ تَطَأْطَأَتْ عَنْ خُيَلَاءِ الْخَيْلِ...

A day to be celebrated with supplications to Allah-azwj, praise and remembrance of the Masomeen-aswss’ contributions and sacrifices for the...

مستدرك الوسائل و مستنبط المسائل، ج‏4، ص: 107 4252- الْبِحَارُ، وَجَدْتُ بِخَطِّ الشَّيْخِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ الْجُبَعِيِّ نَقْلًا مِنْ خَطِّ...

Summary: Moon sighting is an important topic; it becomes even more important when the month of Ramazan approaches as well...

All the right-minded people with foresight, knowledge and faith have a clear concept of Islam. That understanding towards Allah (SWT)...

All praise is due to Allah (azwj) who is worthy to be extolled for his bounties, who is worshipped for...

Summary: In all Ahadith books followed by Muslims, it is agreed that at the place of Ghadeer (after the last...

Mubahila is an important historical event in which a group of Christians from Najran visited Prophet Muhammad-saww in Medina to...

Abu Sarruk said to Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq-asws that we present Quranic Verses to our opponents (in beliefs) to prove they are...

Al-Mukhtar Al-Saqafi was a Shia from Kufa. He was imprisoned during killing at Kabala. Mukhtar initiated a revolt against Bani...

Muslims, in general, believe that Islam allows for multiple burials in one grave site (2.20 x 1.25 meters’ spot), i.e.,...

Summary: We learn from Ahadith that Allah-azwj Sent down 124,000 Prophets-as. From among these are the Mursils (Messenger Prophets-as) who...

There is a general consensus among all Muslim sects that the ‘music and singing’ are forbidden in Islam, but to...

وَ قَالَ أَمِيرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ع جَاءَ جَبْرَئِيلُ ع إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ص فَقَالَ لَهُ إِنَّ التَّلْبِيَةَ شِعَارُ الْمُحْرِمِ فَارْفَعْ صَوْتَكَ بِالتَّلْبِيَةِ...

علي بن إبراهيم، عن أبيه، عن ابن أبي عمير، عن حماد، عن لحلبي، عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال:...

الحلبی امام ابو عبداللہ ؑ سے روایت کرتے ہیں آپ نے فرمایا:پہلی تکبیر کہو اللہ اکبر پھر تشہد پڑھو بِسْمِ...

Salat-ul-Layl (The Night Salat) عنه، عن محمد بن إسمعيل، رفعه إلى أبي عبد الله (ع) قال: قال رسول الله صلى...

Summary: Allah-azwj has Given us the freewill to either do good or commit sins but the freewill is not without...

We all are going to die, sooner or later, Allah-azwj has Mentioned death at several places in the Holy Quran,...

Summary: In our lives, we frequently let people lead us and consequently we get humiliated and distressed. Some Ahadith are...

عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّوْفَلِيِّ عَنِ السَّكُونِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ( عليه السلام ) قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ...

Opening Mouth, Aqiqah, Cleaning, Feeding A short article, based on the Ahadith of Masomeen-asws, is compiled in which few extremely...

None from people can be compared with Prophet Mohammed and his family, not even with the martyrs of Karbala -...

After burying Syeda-asws, Amir-ul-Momineen-asws said the following while turning towards the holy grave of Prophet-saww, in the state of immense...

أَقُولُ ذَكَرَ وَالِدِي رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ أَنَّهُ رَأَى فِي كِتَابٍ عَتِيقٍ، جَمَعَهُ بَعْضُ مُحَدِّثِي أَصْحَابِنَا فِي فَضَائِلِ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ع هَذَا...

There are many traditions of Masomeen-asws highlighting and verifying the grand and elevated status of Nouroz Day, out of which...

Summary: Allah-azwj has never ever Left earth empty of His Divine Messenger.  Allah-azwj First Sent His ‘Hujjah’ (Prophet-as) to the...

Some Ahadith are compiled on Mustahab Soam (Optional Fasting), e.g., which days of the Islamic month one may Fast, and...

Summary: Today, we are living under extremely stressful conditions, i.e., we are challenged, on regular basis, with ever changing and...

ما، الأمالي للشيخ الطوسي الْمُفِيدُ عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ أُسَامَةَ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الْوَاسِطِيِّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ...

We know very well the importance of being contented and observing patience during the difficulties.  However, learning about patience from...

One has to strike a balance between what is modest and where one would violate the religious laws. Some Ahadith...

In Islam, Halal and Harram are not prone to change until Qiyamah. وَ عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ...

Summary: In our modern day living, it is difficult to find time for leisure and hobbies and people mostly interact...

Summary: Pictures and/or portraits of human beings and animals alike have found their way into most houses, even those of...

Summary: Allah-azwj Likes devoutness (piety-Taqwa- Fearing Allah-azwj) and does not like persistence upon sins. وَ فِي رِوَايَةٍ أُخْرَى أَلَا لَا...

 Poets and Poetry in the Holy Quran: نوادر الراوندي: بإسناده عن موسى بن جعفر، عن آبائه (عليهم السلام) قال: قال...

Summary: Poverty, sufficiency and affluence are relative terms, and to be looked together with sustenance, lifestyle and extravagance for leading...

We have made an attempt to briefly compile masomeen-aswss’ traditions related to this enormously vast subject.  A large number of...

Priding over others is Abhorred even if its regarding a ‘Naymah’ (a Blessing or Kindness) of Allah-azwj or an act...

Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq-asws was asked about the kinds of earnings (livings) that people take up and their dealings with each...

 Earning Lawful Living: عِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ عَنِ ابْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ أَبِي خَالِدٍ الْكُوفِيِّ رَفَعَهُ إِلَى أَبِي...

Ladies, out of necessity and/or social and religious requirements, used to work during the pre-Islamic era – Rasool Allah-saww did...

Prediction of Prophet-saww on martyrdom of Mola Ali-asws Ibne Abu Talib-asws عن أحمد الهمداني، عن علي بن الحسن بن الفضال...

Prophets were sent to give the Glad tidings of Paradise and warned against punishment in the Fire. Their successors were...

Who Prophet Lut-as Meant? The following Verse is frequently mis-interpreted, وَجَاءَهُ قَوْمُهُ يُهْرَعُونَ إِلَيْهِ وَمِنْ قَبْلُ كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ السَّيِّئَاتِ ۚ...

The Holy Prophet Mohammed Ibn Abdullah-saww was Sent down to earth by Allah-azwj on the 17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, in...

‘Rasool-Allah said: ‘I am the Chief of the Prophets, and my successor is the Chief of the successors, and my...

Summary: Allah-azwj has Created Human and Jinn to worship Him-azwj.  All acts of worship require cleanliness, as well as the...

Summary: Allah-azwj has Sent Guides (Prophets and Imams) prior to sending those needing guidance, e.g., starting with Prophet Adam-as, however,...

Summary: In our lives we would like to know more about what the future holds for us, and why certain...

عِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَسْبَاطٍ عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حُمْرَانَ عَنْ...

 Imam Hassan-asws and Syeda Umm-e-Farwa-asws were blessed with Shahzada Hazrat Qasim-asws on the Seventh of Sha'aban in 47 A.H., only...

Qiblah Direction and the Obligatory Salat How important is it to find the Qiblah (Kabah) direction and face it in...

Allah-azwj Says: The successful are the Momineen (believers) . How to recognise them? And what qualities are required to be...

يل، فض: بالاسناد يرفعه إلى أنس بن مالك قال: دخل يهودي في خلافة أبي بكر وقال: اريد خليفة رسول الله...

Questions of a Non-Believer on the Holy Quran Once, a nonbeliever came to Amir-ul-Mo’mineen-asws and said: Ya Amir-ul-Mo’mineen-asws: I would...

Summary: The Holy Quran is the last Book, Revealed by Allah-azwj unto Mohammed-saww (Rasool Allah‑saww, the Prophet of Allah-azwj). There...

 Summary: All Muslims believe in the coming of the Mehdi-asws and Prophet Isa-as prior to the Judgement day, see for...

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ فَضَّالٍ عَنْ...

Can we ask for needs from Holy Prophet and from his successors?  Yes, as like angels, they perform Allah's deeds...

When one submits to the Ahl Al-Bayt, Allah-azwj will Safeguard him against the severity of the Day of Reckoning and...

Summary: Allah-azwj has Decided to communicate to human beings and Jinns through the Infallible Prophets-as. Prophets-as were assisted by their...

Allah-azwj Sent Prophet Adam-as, well before people existed on the earth, so that there would be a Guide from Him-azwj,...

(Refuting to the video link below) https://youtu.be/1eS8TXBq-7I  Summary: During the month of Ramazan this year (2023), the above video link...

Summary: Some nations who repeatedly disobeyed Allah-azwj, were Maskh (Metamorphosed), as we find in several Verses of the Holy Quran...

Summary: We hereby dedicate this article to our Masters-asws, the Holy Prophet-saww and the Twelve Holy Imams-asws of the Holy...

نَوَادِرُ الرَّاوَنْدِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْوَاحِدِ بْنِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ الرُّويَانِيِّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ التَّمِيمِيِّ عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ أَحْمَدَ الدِّيبَاجِيِّ عَنْ مُحمَّدِ...

Respite is for all, the believers as well as for the non-believers, but once it’s over, the Retribution is severe,...

 Introduction: The presented short article below is compiled from one of the most basic books on Ziyarah of Masomeen-asws, ‘Kamil...

It is narrated from Rasool Allah-saww that when (a momin) fasts for thirty days in the month of Rajab, a...

34 ـ وعن أمير المؤمنين ( عليه السلام ) في وصيته لكميل ابن زياد قال ، يا كميل ! لا...

Some Ahadith are presented on the rights which one has on himself, his family and on others from the relatives,...

Introduction: Traditions of Masomeen-asws have been compiled on wearing rings, ring stones, inscriptions on stones, for the convenience of readers,...

Summary: Earning livelihood is essential in order to maintain a decent living and perform our social and religious duties. Some...

Introduction: This article has stemmed from a question, which was asked about the creation of ‘Nafs’ and how it relates...

Some Ahadith are compiled in the article related to working for the governments, state of the governing bodies and the...

Introduction: Allah-azwj has Mentioned ‘سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ’ (Sabeel-Allah) in the Holy Quran in 65 places, it literally means ‘Way of Allah’....

Summary: Sacrifice on the 10th of Zilhajj is compulsory for those who are performing the Hajj, but it is also...

Summary: Sometimes we feel sad and distressed due to several worldly issues, but occasionally sadness enters into our hearts without...

Sajdah (سجدة -prostration, its plural Sujūd - سُجود), is to bow down on earth in reverence and submission to Allah-azwj. ...

  There are four Verses in the Holy Quran, upon reading or (attentively) listening to these, Sajdah become obligatory. These...

One cannot guess the intention of someone doing ‘Sajdah’ and should not suspect that his Sajdah was like that of...

Salat and its Recognition - Part 1 Salat is an important pillar of Islam, there are several verses in the...

Introduction: Salat is one of the five pillars of Islam, Imam AbiJaffar-asws said: Islam was built on five pillars: the...

Salat is an extremely important act of worship, as we all know, but its acceptance depends on adherence to the...

السيد علي بن طاووس في فلاح السائل: عن حذيفة بن اليمان قال: قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله): "...

Summary The word Salawāt 'صَلَوَات' means reverence or Salutations, it is, at least, three places in the Holy Quran, e.g.,...

The enemies of Allah-azwj and His-azwj ‘Walis’ (Custodians) have always been trying to eradicate and falsify the ‘Traces of Truth,’...

Summary: The ’Saqifa’ Saqīfah (سَّقِيفَة) was a shed belonging to the Banu/Bani Sa'ida clan, in which a secret meeting was...

Summary: Iblis (Satan) is from the Jinns. He used to be a staunch worshiper living on earth. When Allah-azwj Punished...

The issues of saving lives through advanced medical procedures, i.e., blood transfusion and organ donation/transplant have been discussed at length...

The article below certainly exceeds all limits to provide proofs in supports of Taqleed. A reply to the presented proofs...

وَ سَأَلْتُهُ عَنِ الرَّجُلِ يَدْعُو وَ حَوْلَهُ إِخْوَانُهُ يَجِبُ عَلَيْهِمْ أَنْ يُؤَمِّنُوا قَالَ إِنْ شَاءُوا فَعَلُوا وَ إِنْ شَاءُوا سَكَتُوا...

Summary: Can we say ‘Ya Ali Madad’ or ‘Ya Rasool Allah Madad’ as our intercessor? This question is frequently posed...

The believers in Allah-azwj have always been a few throughout the history of mankind, but the followers of desires, deceit...

Many Muslims believe that all forms of seafood are permissible. But Ahadith clarify that some species (snails and scraps) cannot...

Summary: Amir ul-Momineen-asws says: A Momin’s today is better than his yesterday.  So a believer’s religion and conduct is improved...

A Sermon of Amir–ul-Momineen-asws وَ رَوَى السَّيِّدُ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ فِي الْكِتَابِ الْمَذْكُورِ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَعْقُوبَ الْكُلَيْنِيِّ مِمَّا رَوَاهُ...

مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى عَنْ مُعَمَّرِ بْنِ خَلَّادٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الْحَسَنِ ع يَقُولُ إِنَّ...

Imam Ali-asws said, ‘you will find Divine secrets about us, in my sermon of ‘Bian’, which no one would be...

Summary: The announcement of the Wilayah of Amir ul-Momineen-asws was made by Rasool Allha-saww at placed called ‘Ghadeer’ (Ghadeer e...

Ahadith related to the martyrdom of Syed Mohsin-asws Ibn Ali-asws present, martyrdom took place when Muslims attacked the house of...

Summary: In Shia Books, several Shahadat Days of Syeda-tul-Nisa-e-Alameen-asws have been reported, the reference to Syeda-asws‘s Shahadat day is made...

شي، تفسير العياشي عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ عَطِيَّةَ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع‏ فِي قَوْلِهِ‏ وَ ما يُؤْمِنُ أَكْثَرُهُمْ بِاللَّهِ إِلَّا...

This short article presents a collection of Masomeen-asws’s traditions related to our daily use of shoes and socks. محمد بن...

Summary: These days, sometimes inappropriate images and strong words and filthy language is used when discussing the religion – in...

الْفَضْلُ عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي الْمِقْدَامِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ الْجُعْفِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ ع قَالَ الْزَمِ الْأَرْضَ...

Summary: ‘Sila e Rehmi’ means to look after and/or offer favours to the near relatives.  There are several Ahadith which...

Summary: الأمالي للصدوق أَبِي عَنِ الْحِمْيَرِيِّ عَنِ ابْنِ يَزِيدَ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي عُمَيْرٍ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ سَالِمٍ عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ...

Summary: Sins are committed sometimes unintentionally or intentionally ranging from minor slip-ups to major or heinous crimes – no human...

Some supplications are compiled for a good sleep at night, e.g., what to recite before falling to sleep? What to...

Summary: These days, embarrassing, impolite and disgusting pieces of information are shared in the name of breaking news – all...

Summary: In ‘Social Manner Part II, we present some additional ahadith, which were not included in Part I. The presented...

 Summary: The followers of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws are living in various countries and are regularly subjected to various social and religious...

الْإِحْتِجَاجُ، سَأَلَ الزِّنْدِيقُ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع فِيمَا سَأَلَهُ فَقَالَ أَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ السِّحْرِ مَا أَصْلُهُ وَ كَيْفَ يَقْدِرُ السَّاحِرُ عَلَى...

We have to be moderate in our spending, neither too extravagant nor stingy, but moderate! What is moderation? Imam-asws says:...

Is it good to be religious? Yes, many studies have found that religious people, on average, are happier than non-religious...

Summary: EU has recently passed laws ‘on the killing of animals’ in order to minimise the pain and suffering of...

Some Ahadith are presented below regarding man-made rituals and beliefs that are claimed to be in the love of Allah-azwj...

One of the most prominent signs (among ‘5’ significant ‘Signs’) prior to the re-appearance of the 12th Imam-ajfj is the...

Introduction: In this short article, some Ahadith of Masomeen-asws are presented to establish that a believer (a Momin – who...

Introduction There are so many myths about the good and bad omens derived from appearance of events and signs.  These...

الْمُتَهَجِّدُ، وَ غَيْرُهُ، رَوَى مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ ع أَنَّهُ قَالَ: مَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يُحْبَلَ لَهُ فَلْيُصَلِّ رَكْعَتَيْنِ...

Recitation for Success in Exam/Job عن أبي عبد الله عن آبائه ع قال قال أمير المؤمنين ع إذا كتب أحدكم...

For the success of a trade, i.e., shop, it is recommended to recite Surah Al-Momin (40).

 Imam Zain ul Abadeen-asws’s Supplication for Children: (25) وَ كَانَ مِنْ دُعَائِهِ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ لِوُلْدِهِ عَلَيْهِمُ السَّلَامُ اللَّهُمَّ وَ مُنَّ...

Summary: Day by day, we are coming closer to the time of the reappearance of the 12th Imam-ajfj. Several prophecies,...

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ حم {1}وَالْكِتَابِ الْمُبِينِ {2}إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةٍ مُبَارَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنْذِرِينَ {3}فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ...

Summary: Abu Talib-asws, was Kunya of Imran ibn ‘Abd al-Muṭṭalib, (عمران بن عبد المطلب‎), has an elevated status in the...

(Our 5th Imam-asws) Imam Mohammed Baqir-asws said: ‘Syeda Fatimah-asws, the only daughter of the Holy Prophet-saww‘s ‘Nazool’ (coming to the...

With the lapse of more than ten years from the heart-rending tragedy, Hazrat Ali-asws was still sorrowful for Syeda Fatima-Az-Zahra-asws. ...

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Summary: ‘Tabligh’ (Preaching) is one of an extremely important duty to be fulfilled by the believers, as agreed by almost...

Taking Precautions and being Careful A believer should be extra careful as Iblis-la conspires with his ‘Nafs’ (self) to harm...

Abu Ja’far-asws said (in a reply to arriving at a best judgement-fatwa): If you get it right you will get...

Let us analyse the escalating strong hold of the ‘Mujtahid’ over the shia community, by examining their those frightening claims...

General Muslims believe that ‘Tarawih’ salat recited in the month of Ramazan is from Ibadah but it is one of...

We are encouraged to ‘Glorify Allah-azwj under all conditions; being sincere in doing so brings many rewards, i.e., protection from...

Introduction: In pre-Islamic culture, women used to tattoo other women as part of their make-up or as part of religious...

What is the Tawakkul (reliance) upon Allah-azwj? مع، معاني الأخبار أَبِي عَنْ سَعْدٍ عَنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ رَفَعَهُ قَالَ: سَأَلَ...

Introduction: There are several Ahadith of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws of Rasool Allah-saww, emphasising the need to submit to the Wilayah of...

Summary: Allah-azwj Likes those who are thankful (offer Shukar) for enjoying countless bounties in their lives.  Allah-azwj has Promised us,...

Summary: Amir ul-Momineen-asws wants us to become a true believer as: For the Momin (believer) there is a pre-occupation within...

  Allah-azwj Says in the Holy Quran: وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لَكَ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ أَحَاطَ بِالنَّاسِ ۚ وَمَا جَعَلْنَا الرُّؤْيَا الَّتِي أَرَيْنَاكَ...

The Ease in the World and Success in the Hereafter فقه الرضا عليه السلام‏ سَلُوا رَبَّكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ...

Introduction: Ahadith presented below are from one of the most basic books on Ziyarah of Masomeen-asws, ‘Kamil Al-Ziyarah’, written by...

The Imam or the divine representative is needed not merely for the dissemination of the rules of the Shariah and...

Today, a Mohram (male in Ihram) has to ride in a roof-open vehicle from Miqad to Kabah so he travels...

Sufi Muslims used some of the terms for their saints, i.e., Ghous, Qutb, Abdal, which, as per Ahadith, can only...

In our lives, more emphasis is placed on the ‘halal and Haram’ and less so on the ‘Makruh (also referred...

Summary: A lot has been said and written about the purpose of Imam Hussain-asws‘s refusal to accept the authority of...

Summary: The waiting periods (Iddah) of a divorced women and a widow are three months and four months and ten...

وَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ص قَالَ: لَيَجِيئَنَّ أَقْوَامٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ لَهُمْ مِنَ الْحَسَنَاتِ كَجِبَالِ تِهَامَةَ فَيُؤْمَرُ بِهِمْ إِلَى النَّارِ And from...

A brief timeline of some of the major Islamic events is presented from the information, which can be found in...

الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ الطَّبْرِسِيُّ فِي مَكَارِمِ الْأَخْلَاقِ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص أَنَّهُ قَالَ: عَلَّمَنِي جَبْرَئِيلُ‏ دَوَاءً لَا أَحْتَاجُ‏ مَعَهُ‏ إِلَى‏...

Summary: People are subjected to two types of trials, as we find in the Ahadith, one is with regard to...

(Distance of) two bows or nearer - The Holy Verse 53:9  and its Meanings: The Holy Verse 53:9 is mostly...

Summary: The Ul Al-Azm (Determined ones) from the Prophets-as are five – Noah-as, and Ibrahim-as, and Musa-as, and Isa-as and...

 Introduction: Some Muslims allege that Prophet Muhammad-saww could neither write nor read (Nauzobillah)!  In the first very Holy Verse, however,...

Summary: The Holy Quran is the last Book, Revealed by Allah-azwj unto the last Prophet – Mohammed‑saww (Rasool Allah-saww, the...

Muslim unity is upon the Truth, Ahadith emphasise the rights of Muslims over each other, as are the rights of...

  Introduction: In our busy life style, we are always struggling to find time for our families.  The upbringing of children...

Tradition 2.1 It is narrated from Amir-ul-Momineen Hazrat Imam Ali-asws that all human beings are escorted by an angel who...

What are the basis of the ‘Usool e Deen and Faroo e Deen’(the Roots and the Branches of religion), which...

Summary: Abbasid Caliph, Mamoun Al-Rashid requested (Imam) Ali-asws Ibn Musa Al-Reza-asws to summarise principles of the religion for him, i.e.,...

The beauty of Islam is that it comprehensively encompasses minor to major issues of our lives (i.e., 6:38, 6:59) and,...

وسألته عن الخمر يكون أوله خمرا ثم يصير خلا، أيؤكل ؟ قال. نعم إذا ذهب سكره فلا بأس. And I...

Ahadith presented below are compiled from one of the most basic books on Ziyarah of Masomeen-asws, ‘Kamil Al-Ziyarah’, written by...

Summary: Allah-azwj is Wali – The Guardian, the Prophet-saww is Wali and those with Divine Authority (the Imam-asws).  For dealing...

وَ قَالَ ع قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ص‏ حَمْلُ الْعَصَا يَنْفِي الْفَقْرَ وَ لَا يُجَاوِرُهُ شَيْطَانٌ. And he-asws said: ‘Rasool-Allah-saww said:...

Introduction Some Ahadith are presented below regarding walking barefoot whilst performing Ziyarah of Holy Sites. Walking without shoes as a...

Summary: The ‘Waqifites’ or ‘Waqifa’ are a ‘break-away’ sect from the twelve Imami Shias, they believe in the seven Imams...

Summary: We are discouraged to accumulate wealth, in particular without being certain about its permissible source and means of acquiring...

عيون أخبار الرضا عليه السلام عَنِ الْعَطَّارِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ الْأَشْعَرِيِّ عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ حُكَيْمٍ عَنْ مُعَمَّرِ بْنِ خَلَّادٍ عَنِ...

A short article, based on the Ahadith of Masomeen-asws, is compiled in which few extremely necessary and important steps, one...

عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ حَمَّادٍ عَنْ حَرِيزٍ عَنْ زُرَارَةَ قَالَ قُلْتُ لِأَبِي جَعْفَرٍ وَ لِأَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ (...

Whistling and Clapping used to be the Salat (Prayer) of the Mushraqeen (polytheists) during the pre-Islamic era. They would go...

Summary: These days the word ‘Alim’ (scholar) is mostly referred to a clergyman!  It is not the only title, several...

Al-Dajjal meaning Deceitful, is an evil person, against whom believers are warned. He has never appeared but humanity will face him...

Summary: Who won at Karbala? It is alleged that Muslims failed to pay heed to the scarifies of Imam Hussainasws,...

Amir-ul-Momaneen-asws’s Khutabah: Aban said that I have heard from Sulaim-ra that he had heard the following from Imam Ali-asws, This...

It is frequently observed that a believer sometimes falls from grace, whereas an unbeliever acts righteously and admirably, but why...

وانتزع علم الكهنة، وبطل سحر السحرة، ولم تبق كاهنة في العرب إلا حجبت عن صاحبها، وعظمت قريش في العرب، وسموا...

Introduction: Wilayah is the soul of our religion, we frequently refer to it, but what does it mean in terms...

Summary: In the holy Quran, the losers in the Hereafter will wish that they should have done differently in the...

‘Allah-azwj Says: I-azwj Lent the world to My-azwj servants. أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الْأَشْعَرِيُّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ عَنْ صَفْوَانَ عَنْ...

Summary: The purpose of our creation is to worship Allah-azwj, the way Allah-azwj Wants us to - so that Allah-azwj...

Some examples of the injuries inflicted by Amir ul-Momineen-asws in holy wars are presented. أَقُولُ قَالَ السَّيِّدُ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ رَحِمَهُ...

Verse Six of Surah Five : where Wuzu is mentioned: VERSE 6 يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا قُمْتُمْ إِلَى الصَّلَاةِ...

Yajouj and Majouj (Gog and Magog) are God’s creatures that are mentioned in the Torah, the Bible, as well as...

Introduction: A reply to an Urdu article (see Appendix) is compiled where the writer has termed it a conspiracy (Sazish)...

Summary: Allah-azwj has Emphasised the importance of ‘Zakāt’ (elms/welfare tax) in several places in the Holy Quran (Appendix I).  Zakāt...

Summary: These days, we frequently hear that if one follows a leader (e.g., Peer/Mujtahid) one’s deeds (Amal) are guaranteed to...

There are mixed views when it comes to Qamah-Zani – Tatbir (Self-Flagellation) so it is asked: Does a person get...

Summary: Allah-azwj Reminds us in several places in the Holy Quran to be in a state of Zikr (Remembrance, mentioning)...

Some Ahadith are presented regarding Ziyarah of Masomeen-asws under distress and difficult times. حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ...

Ziyarat Ashura: اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا خِيَرَةَ اللَّهِ وَ...

  Summary: The story of Zulqarnayn (Dhu al-Qarnayn) has been narrated in the Holy Quran (18:83-101), as the one who...