Reading Time: 3 minutesVisiting Imam Husain (a.s.) is one of the most distinguished acts of worship in Shia tradition, carrying immense blessings for pilgrims. This visitation not only strengthens spiritual and emotional bonds with the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) but also stands as a testament of faith and love for the Holy Prophet’s (s.a.w.a.) household. According to narrations, this…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAbu Khalid al-Kabuli was among the esteemed companions Imam Sajjad (a.s.). However, he was not always believing in his Imamate and, in fact, he used to believe in Muhammad Ibn al-Hanafiyyah as the Imam after Imam Husain (a.s.). But, one incident changed him completely and he became not just an ardent follower (Shia) but was…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe heart of Islam’s spiritual reality is the concept of Wilayah—the divine guardianship entrusted by Allah to His chosen. This trust, described in the Holy Qur’an and explained by the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them), is both a privilege and a heavy responsibility. The abandonment of Wilayah has far-reaching consequences, not just for history,…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter the nomination of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) as the successor of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) at Ghadeer-e-Khumm, some individuals could not accept this decision and pressured the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) to change it. This event is also alluded to in…
Reading Time: 2 minutesGhadeer-e-Khumm is the sacred site where the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) declared: “Whoever I am his master, then Ali (a.s.) is his master.”Centuries later, Imam Jafar al-Ṣadeq (a.s.) passed through the plains of Ghadeer-e-Khumm and revealed to his companion a hidden truth. How this divine declaration stirred hatred among…
Reading Time: 7 minutesEvery Muslim familiar with Islamic history is also familiar with this statement and very well knows who said it, to whom, and when. In this article, we will try to analyse this statement, its validity and its implications, if believed to be true. As a basis for discussion, let us quickly review this narration. The…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmeer al-Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon them both), described the day of Ghadeer as: “The Day of the Proof.”[Reference: Miṣbaaḥ al-Mutahajjid, vol. 2, p. 752; Iqbaal al-Aamal, vol. 1, p. 461; Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 94, p. 112] Why “The Day of Proof”?Because on this day, proofs regarding the rightful succession and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThroughout history, those who truly recognized the Imams of the Ahlul bayt (peace be upon them) understood that to serve them was not a duty of burden but a privilege. In one such narration, we find the importance and significance of serving the Imam of the Time (peace be upon him. Muhammad Bin Al Waleed…
Reading Time: 6 minutesGhadeer Sermon – Section 3 There are approximately 34 statements in this section of the Ghadeer sermon. Before announcing and openly declaring the mastership (Wilaayah) of Ameer al-Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.), the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) officially declared Allah’s decree regarding the appointment of Imam Ali (a.s.) and the pure Imams (a.s.)…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is narrated that Yaqub ibn Isḥaq al-Kindi, a prominent philosopher in Iraq, undertook the project of writing a book discussing the alleged contradictions in the Holy Quran. He spent much time researching, even secluding himself in his house to focus on completing this book.One day, one of his students went to visit Imam Abu…