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: 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: 6 minutesHawari (Disciples) of Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) and Aimmah (peace be upon them)In Islamic teachings, the concept of the Ḥawāriyyūn (Disciples) holds a deep and honorable meaning. The term appears in the Qur’an, history, and narrations, referring to the devoted followers of Prophets and Aimmah (peace be upon them), who…
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 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,…
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHis Eminence Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) narrates that Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: “I shall be the first to arrive on the Day of Judgement in front of the Majestic and Powerful (Lord) and after me His Book and my progeny. Then my nation (Ummah) shall…