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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...

An interesting centuries-old Shia-Sunni debate is presented, which remains relevant to current arguments between the two Islamic Sects. الإحتجاج حُكِيَ...

Summary:   ‘When Usman died and the people pledged allegiances to Amir Al-Momineen-asws (Ali-asws Ibn Abi Talib-asws) there was a...

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...

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

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, who 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,...

It is preferred that one prepares his/her shroud, keeps it at home, and views it from time to time. استحباب...

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...

Imam Ali-asws’s argument against those who convened at Saqeefa before the burial of the Holy Prophet is presented. الإحتجاج عَنْ...

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

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

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

Sufis claim that in certain of their rituals, Allah-azwj diffuses into their souls (God Forbid) a totally wrong and imaginary...

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

Some of the most important prayers and acts of worship, as prescribed in Ahadith, for each month in an Islamic...

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...

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

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

 Areeza (Application) for Rizk (Sustenance) Below is a letter to the Imam-e-Zamana-ajfj (Imam) of our time, requesting our needs, which...

There is a growing resistance to arranged marriages. However, this opposition is against the traditions of Allah-azwj and His-azwj Prophets-as,...

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

There is no day like the day of Ashura in grief and wailing, when Yazid bin Muawiya's army martyred Imam...

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: A believer may never get involved in trying to foresee future events and try to prepare for them but...

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

Debates between the Atheist and Masomeen-asws are presented from Ahadith. حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْأَسَدِيُّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ الْبَرْمَكِيِّ...

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

Summary: Abu Ibrahim-asws (7th Imam-asws) having said that Ali-asws is a door from the doors of the Paradise. So, the...

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 current Islamic calendar, which is followed, starts with the month of Muharram, but the Ahadith indicate that the year...

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...

Masomeen-asws like the fragrance of Oud, e.g., الإختصاص‏ قَالَ أَبُو حَنِيفَةَ يَوْماً لِمُوسَى بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ع أَخْبِرْنِي أَيُّ شَيْ‏ءٍ كَانَ...

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 Kharaji), who fought in the battle of Siffeen, rose against Amir-ul-Momieen-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 following narration is from (maid of Syeda-asws) Fizza-ra, which includes some details on the crying, grief and eventual shahadat...

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...

Summary: Allah-azwj announced: Today I Perfected your Religion for you and Completed My Favour upon you (5:3), at the end...

What Ahadith say about Bilal Al-Habashi-ra (1)  Imam Al-Baqir-asws and Al-Sadiq-asws said:  ‘Bilal was pious slave (of Allah-azwj)’. (2)  Imam...

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...

Summary: Imam Zayn Al-Abideen-asws said: ‘No calamity afflicted Amir Al-Momineen-asws except he-asws prayed during that day a thousand Cycles Salat,...

It is not befitting that none of your houses should be empty from three, these are protectors of the house,...

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

Summary: Sadqa (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,...

Summary: In this article, the issue of ‘Hazir o Nazir’ is reviewed from the Holy Verses as explained in Ahadith....

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: The consoling (for the unwell) is up to three days, and there is no consoling upon the women.  And...

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...

The 6th Imam-asws says: ‘Keep away from daydreaming for it would remove the gladness with what you had been thinking...

Life ends with death. Mola Ali-asws says every grain you eat is predestined for you and you are the diet...

Summary: The Holy Prophet-saww, said the cleverest among the believers is the one who is most frequent in remembering death,...

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). ...

A short document against the 12 Imami Shia (Asna e Ashari) has been circulated, as written by a Bohri scholar...

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

Summary: Our hearts are inspired by 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...

The 8th Imam-asws says: Bodies remain healthy due to reduced meal intake. وَ عَنِ الرِّضَا ع أَنَّهُ قَالَ: لَوْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ قَصَّرُوا...

Summary: Allah-azwj is going to punish those who disobey Him-azwj, i.e., Satan and those who follow Satan's footsteps. In a...

Imam Abu Abdullah-asws says: When it will be the Day of Qiyamah, a layer from the layers of Paradise will...

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

Ahadith are presented related to Islamic divorce.  Introduction Ahadith on Talaaq are compiled from Al-Kafi, volume 6 and are presented...

 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 examples of Ahadith are presented in this short article. How and when did dreams start? بَعْضُ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ عَلِيِّ...

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

A beautiful supplication from the 4th Imam-asws to be recited on the Day of Arafāt (9th Zilhajj). الصحيفة السجادية، The...

A supplication referred to the 8th Imam-asws, which is very similar to the Duwa e Sanam e Quraish.  (To be...

A prayer referred to Imam Ali, where Imam disassociates from those who changed the religion after Rasool Allah.  Introduction &...

The piercing (of the hole) in the ear of the boy is from the Sunnah, and his circumcision within seven...

The 5th Imam says: Every fear of the sky, from a darkness, or a wind, or a terror (earthquake), so...

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...

Summary: Al-Sadiq-asws [6th Imam] said, Eid e Ghadeer is the greatest 'Eid of Allah-azwj, and every Prophet appointed by Allah-azwj...

It's a day of celebration as the 4th Imam-asws announced a pause in the mourning on the 9th of Rabi...

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’...

The 6th Imam said: ‘It is befitting for a believer that he should fear Allah as if he is overlooking...

(a) Fish with scales                                 ...

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

Food needs to be taken in moderation, one-third stomach for the food, one-third for the water and one-third for the...

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...

Summary: 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,...

Imam Ali-asws says: It is pleasure and hatred which gather the people, and the she-camel of Samood was hamstrung by...

The limits of generosity are to remain within the limits imposed by Allah-azwj, e.g., مع، معاني الأخبار أَبِي عَنْ سَعْدٍ...

One can get answers to his questions from the Divine Imam who is in occultation, see for example some Ahadith:...

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...

The 6th Imam said; The most perfect of the ‘Momineen’ (Believers) in Emān is the best of them in manners....

Death has a fixed time, but in Ahadith we find that Allah-azwj may delay it due to one’s maintaining kinship...

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...

Hadith-e-Kisa, the Tradition of the Cloak, is a famous Hadith referring to the Holy Verse of Tatheer (33:33): إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ...

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: Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. (Imam) Abu Ja’far-asws says: ‘The foundation of Al-Islām is upon...

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

Summary: In this short artile, Ahadith from Rasool Allah, from the book ‘Tibb al-Nabi-saww as compiled by Mustaghfiri, Ja`far b....

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...

Allah-azwj Says, to sow the seeds of My-azwj Love in the hearts of My servants is to remind them of...

How will some with disabilities and the unaware be dealt with in the Hereafter? Those who had passed away without...

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...

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 Mohammed-asws’s Kuniya is Abu Al-Hassan-asws (Thani) Imam Ali-asws Ibn Mohammed-asws’s Nazool was on the 15th of Zil-Haj...

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

Explanation of Salat by Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib-asws  مستدرك الوسائل و مستنبط المسائل، ج‏4، ص: 107 4252- الْبِحَارُ، وَجَدْتُ...

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,...

Summary: 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...

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

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

Summary: Imam Abu Abdullah-asws said: ‘Intention of the Momin is better than his deed. It was asked: How can the...

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...

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

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...

 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...

The believers of the Ahl Al-Bayt-asws are advised, in general, not to work for the rulers – and in particular,...

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...

The dust of Karbala, Iraq, has charismatic curative properties following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain-asws, his-asws family-asws and companions in...

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 day of Friday is the day of celebration (Eid) in the blessings, and its night (which comes before the...

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),...

Generally, Islam discourages self-admiration. However, it is not totally forbidden, and one can introduce oneself with the qualities and qualifications...

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...

Loyalty is enjoyed by the sincere ones and is a God-given ability. There is no loyalty to the kings. الخصال...

Allah-azwj Selected Luqman-as, a pious man, during the era of Prophet Dawood-as (David) and Bestowed Wisdom and insight on him,...

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...

Al-Khazkhaza (masturbation) is forbidden in Islam, and it's like performing an indecent act on oneself. Imam Ali punished a youth...

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...

There are advantages of a midday nap as in the below Ahadith. قرب الإسناد عَنْ هَارُونَ عَنِ ابْنِ صَدَقَةَ عَنِ...

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...

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

Summary: The Prophet-saww said: ‘Modesty is from the Eman. The modesty is tied with the Eman and the Eman with...

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

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

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...

Different Slogans were used in the battles of Islam, e.g., the slogan of the Muslims on the day of the...

A Hadith is presented on how to offer the Salat of a deceased. علي بن إبراهيم، عن أبيه، عن ابن...

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

Night salat is highly recommended. It guarantees the day's sustenance. The Prophet said: The one who prays Night Salat will...

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...

The Prophet-saww said; ‘The one who builds a dwelling, so let him slaughter a fat ram, and feed its meat...

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...

A Divine Imam-asws is guided by Al-Noor (A Light) Bestowed by Allah-azwj. Recognising an Imam as Noor is important for...

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...

Summary Prophet-saww said: And from the honourable manners is that the man pardons the one who is unjust to him,...

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

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

Two-Third of people will die before the Establishment of the Amr: الغيبة للشيخ الطوسي الْأَسَدِيُّ عَنْ سَهْلٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ...

In Islam, Halal and Harram are not prone to change until Qiyamah. In a Hadith Prophet-saww says: Rasool-Allah-saww said: ‘O...

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...

 Poet and poetry, which are abhorred in the Holy Quran, are where lies are fabricated in order to increase followership...

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...

Praying for a believer has many benefits, i.e., angels supplicate for him the same when he prays for his brother...

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...

Summary: Prophet-saww says: Worship has seventy parts. The most significant one is to work to make a living from lawful...

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...

Qamar dar Aqrab means Moon in Scorpio as an astrological event which occurs every month and is considered inauspicious for...

 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...

Once, a Jew asked questions on Tauheed after the Prophet, but Muslims could not answer him, so they brought him...

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...

Rasool-Allah-saww said: ‘Wipe with the earth (to purify), for it is your mother, and it is righteous with you. نَوَادِرُ...

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...

Some Ahadith related to the Merits and Rewards of the Holy Chapters of the Quran are presented below. In most...

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

Imam Ali-asws says: There is neither (military) expedition without a just Imam, nor spoils of war. Do not take except...

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...

Summary: Salat is an important pillar of Islam, there are several verses in the Holy Quran emphasising its importance; with...

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

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

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

Salat can be offered on behalf of a deceased in Islam, e.g., السيد علي بن طاووس في فلاح السائل: عن...

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...

Summary: A man asked the 6th Imam-asws whether a man who has lost a tooth can find a tooth from...

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

It's not obligatory to say Ameen when someone is supplicating around believers unless they ask for it. وَ سَأَلْتُهُ عَنِ...

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 improve each...

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

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

Summary: Earth nourishes us like a mother. We must respect it as well as the land and the property which...

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...

Sharing knowledge with the ignorant ones brings blessings and is highly recommended. Tradition 10.1  H 91, Ch. 10, h 1...

In Holy Quran, Verses are in the favour of intercession as well as against it, so where it is permitted...

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...

Summary: Some signs, before the reappearance of the 12th Imam-asws, as found in the Ahadith are presented. One must be...

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

Summary: Imam-asws says: Sleep is rest for the body, talking is rest for the soul, and silence is rest for...

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...

Summary: The 6th Imam-asws was asked regarding the two Angels, Harut and Marut, and what the people are saying that...

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...

Summary: Each day we find something new embraces our socio-religious practices, initially coming from the fashion industry as promoted by...

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...

Some supplications for having children are compiled in this brief document.

Some selected supplications for the ease in childbirth, from Ahadith are presented.

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,...

Allah-azwj Reminds us in several places in the Holy Quran to be in a state of Remembrance (Zikr) under all...

A Hadith is presented for achieving a sound and deep sleep. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ حم {1}وَالْكِتَابِ الْمُبِينِ {2}إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي...

(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...

Summary: Practising ‘Taqayyah’ (dissimulation) has a well-defined scope which we will review in the following sections: e.g., where one should...

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...

Summary: How can we be successful in both worlds? Obviously, success is mostly measured by worldly gains, as we have...

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...

It is alleged, by a minority of Muslims, that the last Prophet, Mohammed-saww could neither write nor read. However, this...

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...

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

Some Muslims had been praying Salat and observing fasts, but when an opportunity from an illegitimate source arose, they leapt...

Summary: Allah-azwj Has Introduced many features of the Heavens to the people of Earth, so that mankind may ponder and...

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

Treatment from Rainwater (Aab e Neeysaan) A Hadith is presented on the cure from rainwater. الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ الطَّبْرِسِيُّ فِي...

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

The Holy Verse 53:9 is mostly misrepresented as if the distance between the Holy Prophet-saww and Almighty was very short,...

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...

Some Ahadith are presented on the advantages of walking stick: وَ قَالَ ع قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ص‏ حَمْلُ الْعَصَا يَنْفِي...

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 from accumulating wealth, in particular without being certain about its permissible source and means of acquiring...

Some Ahadith are presented here: عيون أخبار الرضا عليه السلام عَنِ الْعَطَّارِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ الْأَشْعَرِيِّ عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ حُكَيْمٍ...

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

Without Wazu (Ablution), none of the acts of worship is accepted; hence, it's very important to learn how to perform...

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...

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...

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

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

The Holy Ancestors of Rasool Allah-saww, Bani Hashim, were the custodians of the Keys to the Holy Kabah, so that...

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...

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 during wars on Amir Al-Momineen-asws are presented. أَقُولُ قَالَ السَّيِّدُ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ فِي...

The way to perform wuzu is mentioned in the holy Quran (5:6). However, most Muslims have deviated from the Sunnah:...

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 is recited for Imam Hussain-asws on the day of Ashura (10th of month of Muharram) as well as...

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