Ahl al-Bayt

The Prophet’s entry into Madina ushers in a new phase for the divine message. Islam gaining fresh followers began to assert its strength and soon started to spread out over the four corners of the Arabian Peninsula. The divine call now entered a decisive stage and many important events took …

“Certainly you have in the Messenger of Allah, an Excellent Exemplar…” (Holy Qur’an 33-21)Perfect Family ManThe multi-dimensional personality of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) shows us that he was a paragon of virtue in all fields including manners, etiquette, sincerity, generosity, forbearance, courage, wisdom, worship, magnanimity, simplicity of daily life, state affairs, …

On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city of Medina was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma’soomah (A.S.)(1). She was born to Imam Moosa ibn Ja’far (A.S.) and her mother, Najmah. Hadrat Fatimah Masumah (A.S.) was the second and last child of Najmah, after her …

Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S.), the eighth Shi’a Holy Imam was born on 11th Zee al-Qa’adah 148 A.H. in the holy city of Madinah. He was divinely entitled ‘Al-Reza”(meaning that Allah Almighty and His Holy Messenger (S.A.W.) were deeply pleased with him).The Holy Imam (A.S.) is also considered as …

The Fatal Sword Blow that ended the Rule of Justice On 19th Ramazan is that tragic day in history when the Supreme Symbol of Justice was fatally wounded while engrossed in the Morning Prayer. As a matter of fact, the Grand Man, after spending the first of the three Grand …

Salaam, and heartfelt condolences to you all on the tragic days of Ramadhan that we are passing through. These are the days when the Ummah of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) became orphan for the second time. The first time was the passing away of the Prophet in 11 AH, and this …

Claiming the Imamate and inviting the people to accept the Imamate is observed in every aspect of the Imams’ lives, which is a sign of their struggle. There are numerous traditions in this regard. For instance, the traditions titled: “Al A’imma Nurullah” (“The Imams are the Divine Light”) in the …

From the traditions which the knowledge of every researcher and student seeks, rather which is obligatory on every Muslim to be acquainted with it and not to transgress it till he comprehends its contents and knows its matter thoroughly, is the successive traditions concerning the number of caliphs and Imams …

Imam al-Hasan al-‘Askari (A.S.) Compiled by: Ayatullah Shaheed Murtadha Mutahhari It is the night of Imam al-Hassan al-‘Askari’s birthday. It is a night of celebration. It is a night for which we should all congratulate the holy existence of Sahib al-Amr, the Imam of the Time (may Allah hasten his …