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Belief

Some worldly and spiritual rewards of visiting Imam Husain (a.s.)

  • Categories Wilayat
  • Tags Ahle Bait, Belief, Guidance, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Imam Husain (a.s.), Imam Kazim (a.s.), Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), Imam Sadiq (a.s.), Karbala, Knowledge, Love, Muharram, Wasa'il al-Shi'ah, Ziyaarat,

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…

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The Will of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)

  • Categories Ahle Tasannun
  • Tags Ahle Bait, Ahlul Bayt, Belief, Deviation, Guidance, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Knowledge, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.), Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sulaym ibne Qays,

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…

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How Abu Khalid al-Kabuli Became a Shia of Imam Sajjad (a.s.)?

  • Categories Wilayat
  • Tags Abu Khalid al-Kabuli, Ahlul Bait (a), Belief, Guidance, Hawari, Imam Ali ibn Husain (a.s.), Imam Sajjad, Kankar, Knowledge, Love,

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…

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Wilayah: The Divine Trust and Its Abandonment

  • Categories Wilayat
  • Tags Ahle Bait, Ahlul Bait (a), Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.), Belief, Consequences of Abandoning Wilayah, Deviation, Guidance, Holy Quran, Imam Ali (a.s.), Imam Husain (a.s.), Knowledge, Muharram, Nahjul Balagah, Tohful Uqool, Wilayah,

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,…

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Bring a Quran Other Than This…

  • Categories Imam Ali (a.s.) in Quran
  • Tags Behaar al-Anwaar, Belief, Ghadeer, Guidance, Holy Quran, Imam Baqir (a.s.), Imam Sadiq (a.s.), Knowledge, Tafseer,

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…

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When Imam al-Sadeq (a.s.) Passed through Plains of Ghadeer-e-Khumm

  • Categories Wilayat
  • Tags Belief, Bihaar Al-Anwaar, Ghadeer, Guidance, Holy Quran, Imam Sadiq (a.s.), Knowledge, Love, Ziyaarat,

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…

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Is The Book of Allah Sufficient for Us?

  • Categories Ahle Tasannun
  • Tags Abu Bakr, Al-Kaafi, Anas Ibn Malik, Belief, Guidance, Hasbuna Kitab Allah, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Holy Quran, Imam Ali Naqi (a.s.), Knowledge, Love, Mansoor Ibn Hazim, Surah Ahzaab, Surah Nahl, Umar Ibn Khattab, Zaid Ibn Thabit,

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…

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Who was Eligible for Caliphate? Imam Reza (a.s.) Clarifies.

  • Categories Ahle Tasannun
  • Tags Abu Bakr, Ameerul Momineen (a.s.), Behaar al-Anwaar, Belief, Guidance, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Holy Quran, Imam Reza (a.s.), Karbala, Knowledge, Love, Ma'mun,

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…

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Ghadeer: The Day of Proof (Yaum al-Burhaan)

  • Categories Imam Ali (a.s.) in Quran
  • Tags Abu Hanifah, Ameerul Momineen (a.s.), Belief, Ghadeer, Guidance, Holy Quran, Imam Ali (a.s.), Knowledge, Rahbah,

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…

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The Honour of Serving the Imam of our Time

  • Categories Wilayat
  • Tags Ahlul Bait (a), Ameerul Momineen (a.s.), Belief, Guidance, Imam Jawaad (a.s.), Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), Imam Sadiq (a.s.), Knowledge, Love, Qiyamat,

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…

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The Mastership of Ameerul Momineen – Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him)

THE STRONG ROPE

The Mastership of Ameerul Momineen – Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him)

THE STRONG ROPE