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 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: 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: 2 minutesThe Almighty Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ، مِنْهُ آيَاتٌ مُّحْكَمَاتٌ، هُنَّ أُمُّ الْكِتَابِ، وَأُخَرُ مُتَشَابِهَاتٌ، وَمَا يَعْلَمُ تَأْوِيلَهُ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَالرَّاسِخُونَ فِي الْعِلْمِ “He it is Who has sent down to you the Book. In it are clear verses (muḥkam)—the foundation of the Book—and others are ambiguous (mutashābih). But…
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…
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: < 1 minuteHis Eminence Abu Abdillah Imam Ja’far Sadiq (peace be upon him) said: الْقُرْآنُ عَهْدُ اللهِ إِلَى خَلْقِهِ فَقَدْ يَنْبَغِي لِلْمَرْءِ الْمُسْلِمِ أَنْ يَنْظُرَ فِي عَهْدِهِ وَ أَنْ يَقْرَأَ مِنْهُ فِي كُلِّ يَوْمٍ خَمْسِينَ آيَة “The Holy Quran is Allah’s covenant unto His creation. So, it is appropriate for a Muslim man to look at his…
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…
Reading Time: 2 minutesJabir Ibn Yazid Jo’fi narrates that Abu Ja’far Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) said: “On the Day of Judgment, the Holy Quran will come in the best shape and form. He will pass by the Muslims who will say, ‘This man is from us.’ He will go toward the Prophets (peace be upon…
Reading Time: 2 minutesYunus Ibn Ammar narrates that Abu Abdillah Imam Jafar Sadiq (peace be upon him) said: “On the Day of Judgment, there will be three books of records: the book of the record of the bounties, the book of the record of the good deeds and the book of the record of the evil deeds. The…