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  • A Perspective of Imamat in Nahjul Balaghah

    A Perspective of Imamat in Nahjul Balaghah There is a famous tradition from the Holy Prophet (S) recorded by both - the Shias and the Ahlul Sunnah traditionalists: 'One who dies without recognizing the Imam of his time, dies the death of ignorance.' This means that even if a person accepts and conforms to all the Islamic beliefs and puts in practice all the edicts, but dies without recognizing the Imam of his time, his death will be on ignorance and apostasy. Such a person is condemned to eternal Hellfire regardless of his deeds in this world. This is because good deeds will only benefit a person provided his beliefs are correct, as espoused by the Qur’an and traditions. Hence, any person, who wants to secure himself from the raging fire of hell, should necessarily possess the recognition of the Imam of his time and not simply rely on his worship and virtuous deeds. Two kinds of Imams The Holy Qur’an has mentioned two types of leaders (Imams). The first type is the

  • Ghadir Khumm: One Of Islamic History’s Best Kept Secrets

    Ghadir Khumm: One Of Islamic History’s Best Kept Secrets By Yasin T. al-Jibouri ***** This is only a brief narrative of the historic Ghadir Khumm event when the Prophet of Islam (S) appointed his successor as commanded by the Almighty. Non-Muslims who like to attack Islam accuse the Prophet of Islam of having neglected to name his successor, not knowing that he actually did exactly so in accordance with the Divine order which he had received on Dhul-Hijja 17, 10 A.H./March 18, 632 A.D., announcing the name of his successor the very next day, and here are the details: In 10 A.H./632 A.D., immediately following Hijjatul-Wada' حجة الوداع (the Farewell Pilgrimage, the last pilgrimage performed by Prophet Muhammad), a divine order was revealed to the Prophet to convey the remaining Islamic tenets: the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and the Imamate of the Twelve Infallible Imams. The Prophet called on the faithful to accompany him on his last pilgrimage; he knew that it would be

  • Hajj Lecture Series [Ayatullah Hadavi] [January, 2004] [Hajj 2004]

  • The Event of Taff, The Earliest Historical Account of the Tragedy of Karbala’

    This revised edition is the research and editing of [Abu Mikhnaf’s] work by Shaikh Muhammad Hadi al-Yusufi al-Gharawi.

  • Misbah-uz-Zulam, Roots of the Karbala’ Tragedy

    This book discusses the causes of the tragedy of Karbala’ and it will also throw light on numerous other matters, which are yet unknown to the vast majority of Muslims.

  • Ashura’ Encyclopedia

    Ashura’ Encyclopedia By Javad Muhaddithy **** Detailed accounts of people, places and events surrounding the al-Taff Battle and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), members of his household and companions on Ashura Day. A - Aabis Ibn Abi Shabib Al-Shakiry One of the bravest and most loyal men in the army of Imam Husayn in Karbala. Aabis was so old that he had to tie a piece of cloth around his forehead just to keep his eyebrows from falling on top of his eyes. He was Muslim Ibn Aqeel's messenger to Imam Husayn telling him that the people of Kufa had agreed to fight with Imam Husayn. His story is well known on the day of Ashura’, when nobody would dare to fight him. When Aabis realized that no one was going to come out to fight, he removed all his armour until a man cried to him: "Have you gone mad?" Aabis replied: "Yes, the love of Husayn has made me go mad". Finally, ‘Umar Ibn Sa'ad shouted at his army saying: "What is the matter with you all, throw stones at him".

  • The Recognition of Imam al-‘Asr: Significance and Obligations

    This text discusses the significance and obligations of the recognition of the Imam of our Time, Imam Mahdi. It sheds light on the topics of belief, disbelief, deviation, Imamate, and duties and responsibilities towards our Imam.

  • The Last Luminary

    This text is a brief attempt to study the short history of the fundamental belief to the life of Hujjat al-Haqq (The Rightful Proof of Allah), and sheds light on the minor and major occultation.

  • The Golden Era of Reappearance

    This text addresses topics discussed in an exhibition concerning the originality and belief in the Mahdawiyat, establishment of justice and equity, and many other relevant topics.

  • Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.): The Spring of Life

    This text presents addresses topics of Aqaed and branches of religion including belief, disbelief, and deviation. The significance and obligations of belief in the Mahdi is further described as well as the duties and responsibilities of the follower of Al-Mahdi.

  • He (Imam az-Zaman) will come, for Sure

    Aim of Sending the Prophets (a.s.) In the Name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful Blessings of Allah be on you, O Imam az-Zaman (a.t.f.s.) Allah, the Almighty raised the Prophets (a.s.) with clear proofs and also revealed with them the Scriptures and the Balance so that the people may live with justice and equity. Moreover, He also send down the iron wherein is mighty power as well as many benefits for mankind that Allah may test who it is that will help Him and His Messengers in the unseen. It is known to one and all that when somebody performs an action with a purpose, till the aim and purpose is not achieved, the act remains incomplete. If the purpose remains unachieved, it is said that he was unsuccessful in his task. Allah, the Almighty has raised the Prophets to establish truth and justice in the entire universe. Yet, till date humanity has never witnessed an era when truth and justice has been established. Then, God forbid, should we assume that the Prophets

  • 14 Questions About Imam az-Zaman - Volume 1

    In this beautifully compiled short book the reader may learn some important proofs about Imam of our time Imam Al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) from authentic sources based within both Shia and Sunni schools of thought, as well as based on the Holy Quran and other ancient scriptures. The book is divided into fourteen separate questions and answers all of which eloquently describe his existence, his purpose, his birth and some of his merits (a.t.f.s.)

  • The Ahlul-Bayt; Ethical Role-Models

    This book represents the excellence of the divine revelation as well as the wisdom of the Ahlul-Bayt (a) who progressed in the light of that revelation and understood its concepts to present it in the form of expressive wisdom, high trait, and moral lessons whose illumination and purity focus on souls to clean and light them through virtuous concepts.

  • The Fourteen Luminaries of Islam

    Biography of Prophet Muhammad (S), Hadhrat Fatimah Zahra (as), and the Twelve Holy Imams (as)

  • Ahl al-Bayt, The Celestial Beings on the Earth

    A wonderful book that gives one a better understanding of the purified household of the Holy Prophet (S).

  • The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 3

    The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.

  • The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 2

    The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.

  • The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 1

    The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.

  • The Spiritual Aspects of Hajj (Revised Edition)

    The Spiritual Aspects of Hajj, A Translation of Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn’s (ʿA) Discourse on Hajj with al-Shiblī (Revised Edition) Translated by: Mohammed Ali Ismail Source: Mustadrak al-Wasā’il, vol. 10, pp. 166-172 ***** بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Introduction to the Tradition The Tradition of al-Shiblī is reported in Mustadrak al-Wasāʾil by Mīrzā Ḥusayn al-Nūrī, who reports it from Sharḥ al-Nukbah by al-Sayyid ʿAbd Allah i. Nūr al-Dīn i. Niʿmat Allah al-Mūsawī.Al-Nūrī, M. Ḥ. (1987). Mustadrak al-Wasāʾil wa Mustanbaṭ al-Masāʾil. Qum: Muʾassasah Āl al-Bayt ʿAlayhim al-Salām. v.10, pp.166-172. The hadith is in the form of a conversation that takes place between Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (ʿA) – who has recently returned from hajj – and another pilgrim called al-Shiblī. During the course of this intriguing discourse, the Imam succinctly explains the spiritual dimensions of the hajj rituals, and as we see at the

  • Compilation of Imam Ali's Words and the Classification of Nahj al-Balaghah

    Compilation of Imam Ali's Words and the Classification of Nahj al-Balaghah By: Muhammad Mahdi Mahrizi Translated by Mahdi Chamanzar *** The article discusses the different types of classifications