Reading Time: 5 minutesThe final days of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) witnessed a defining moment in Islamic history known as Hadith al-Qirtaas, this moment highlights the Holy Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his progeny) intent to write a will that would prevent his Ummah from misguidance but was tragically opposed and…
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 minutesAfter the martyrdom of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), the question of who would lead the Muslim Ummah was not one of mere governance. Rather, it was about who could carry forward the trust of divine guidance. Such a role demanded more than seniority or companionship. It required exceptional traits such as moral excellence, deep understanding of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesNumerous narrations highlight the merits of visiting Jannatul Baqi and the rewards for paying respects to the Infallible Imams (a.s.) buried there, as well as praying for the Muslims interred within its grounds. There are plenty of traditions in Shia books, documenting the virtues of visiting Baqi but let’s begin with what has been narrated…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe divine reverence of Almighty Allah towards Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) and her exalted status in the words of scholars of Ahle Tasannun. Ibn al-Jawzi (510-597 A.H.), was a prominent scholar of the Ahle Tasannun from the sixth century especially in the Hadith sciences for which he was titled “Hafiz“. He was…
Reading Time: 7 minutesNo, not at all! This is either a grave misconception or a deliberate attempt to force-fit a Quranic verse where it is not applicable. An interesting read on this is a debate of Shaikh Mufeed (may Allah have mercy on him) with Al-Warthaani, an opponent scholar who had asked him regarding the need for the…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAbu Abdillah Imam Ja’far Sadiq once proved to the Ahle Tasannun Imam Abu Hanifah through two verses of the Holy Quran that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) grants sustenance to everyone in this world. These Quranic verses also answer those who raise objections against the Shias for directly asking…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s that time of year when the Nasibis come to life and remind Muslims worldwide that celebrating the Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) is a Bid’ah (innovation in religion) and Shirk. While they claim (one of the contentions) that it is a Christian custom to celebrate their Prophet’s…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Nawasib argue that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him and his family) died in Ayesha’s house in her lap, and they see this as a great virtue for her. They claim that if the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) didn’t love her, he wouldn’t have died in her lap. Al-Haakim and…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe masses quote several traditions that speak of the excellence of the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), so much so that they even go to the extent of declaring all of them to be righteous and that all of them will go to Paradise, they call this concept,…