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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 …

We bid farewell to the old year by celebrating Prophet Ibrahim’s commitment to God displayed through his willingness to sacrifice his patient son, Prophet Ismail; we welcome the new year by commemorating the migration of Prophet Muhammad to Madinah, which marked the beginning of a period of enlightenment for civilization.This …

The continuing controversy over which Navy Seal supposedly killed Osama Bin Laden, and the allegedly ISIL-linked of two Canadian soldiers, are the latest media stunts designed to prop up the illusion of a “global war on terror” (GWOT) against radical Islam. The GWOT master narrative features two master villains. Indeed, …

Source: Understanding Karbala, By: Allamah Sayyid Saeed Akhtar RizviTime and again objection is issued by the ignorant that killers of Imam Husayn (a.s) were Shias. Though more than once those objections have been replied and refuted, yet once in a while the same voice is heard again. I would like …

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 …

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 …

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 …