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Since the Holy Prophet is inwardly and outwardly the root of Ahl al-Bayt and their spiritual dignity, we must get to know the Holy Prophet thoroughly in order to know Ahl al-Bayt.Based on narrations, four truths are referred to as the first creatures:The first thing Allah created was light.34The first …

Research Scholar in Islamic HistoryDepartment of Islamic HistoryIslamic Research FoundationThe Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.)Mashhad, IRAN“And hold fast, All of you together, to the cord of Allah, and do not become disunited “(Al-i Imran 3:103)Lo! Allah loveth those who battle for His cause in ranks, as if they were …

QuestionWhat is your opinion regarding the question of reform in Islamic law? If you consider reform possible, shouldn’t religious authorities take the lead? Or are they waiting for the reform to happen and then to passively acquiesce?AnswerI have given a thorough explanation regarding this question in previous chapters, thus I …

The women present at the Battle of Ashura in Karbala, Iraq, in 61 AH were entrusted with a special mission: to keep Imam Hussain’s (peace be upon him) message alive. Under the guidance of Imam Zainul Abideen and the leadership of Lady Zainab (peace be upon them), the women were …

Source: Nafasul Mahmum by Ayatullah Shaykh Abbas Qummi(Irshad) Imam Husayn (a.s.) gathered his companions at night. Imam Ali Zainul Abedeen (a.s.) says that: I went closer to them so as to hear what they said, and at that time I was unwell. I heard Imam telling his companions that,“I glorify …

Research Scholar in Islamic HistoryDepartment of Islamic HistoryIslamic Research FoundationThe Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.)Mashhad, IRAN Birth of Islamic CivilizationThus We have appointed you a middle nation, that you may be witnesses upon mankind.” (The Holy Quran, Surah [2:143]What gives birth to a civilization is a belief system according …

The 10th of Moharram 61The 10th of Moharram 1436The 10th of October 680The Tragedy of KarbalaElapsed Time: 1375 A.H years.

Source: Understanding Karbala(A) The Prophetic Sunnah is practical Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal has mentioned a detailed narration in his Musnad. It is quoted from Amir al-Mu’minin ‘Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s) as follows:(Sunni Tradition): His Eminence,‘Ali (a.s) said: One day I came to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) and saw tears …

The Saudis have repeatedly brought up the subject of destroying the Green Dome over the Prophet’s (saws) tomb and relocate his body from there. How diabolical can they get?It is not the first time that the Saudi regime has brought up the idea of destroying the green dome over the …

Makkah and al-Madinah were always open to all Muslims but under the Saudis, these have become off-limits. If the Prophet (saws) or Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (as) wanted to perform Hajj today, the Saudis would insist they obtain a visa before coming!The Hajj (the annual journey to sanctified Makkah) is …