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  • Islam, the Qur'an and the Arabic Literature

    Relationship between Islam and Arabic, impact of Qur'an on the Arabic language, and the internalization of Arabic.
  • Religious Education of the Younger Generation

    The difficulty of religious education in the West and the modern world, and the role of Majlis-e-Aza (lectures for the remembrance of Imam Husayn and the Ahlul Bayt) as a forum of religious discussion.
  • Understanding God's Mercy, Part 1

    In this paper, the author examines the infiniteness of God’s mercy and His aim in creating man as seen in His qualities and actions, in divine sayings, and in the supplications and hadiths of the Ahlul Bayt (a). Part 1 of 8.
  • Taqwa : Part 1

    In this paper, the author demonstrates the importance of taqwa, or self-restraint, as put forth in the Qur’an and Nahj al-Balaghah through explaining its definition, meaning, value, and effect.
  • Shi'ite Authorities in the Age of Minor Occultation Part 2: Muhammad ibn Yaqub Kulayni

    In this paper, the author studies the personality and role of a great Shi‘a jurisprudents and scholar of hadith who led the community during the Age of Minor Occultation (260-329 A.H), namely Muhammad ibn Ya‘qūb Kulayni.
  • Khums: A Support for Financial Independence Part 2

    In this paper, the author analyzes the narrations of the Imams of the Ahlul Bayt (a) regarding khums in detail in order to refute objections to it.
  • Islam, Humanity and Human Values

    In this paper, the author examines the definition of humanness by offering theories given by Greek peripatetics, determinists, socialists, and materialists. He concludes that God is the primary being capable of defining humanness, and offers ways in which humanness can be achieved as stated in the Holy Qur’an.
  • Hijab and Family Life

    In this paper, the author examines the impact hijab has on keeping the family structure intact.
  • Editorial Volume 11, Number 4, Winter 2011/1432

    In this paper, the author examines the first three months of the Islamic Lunar Calendar 1432 i.e. Muharram, Safar and Rabi‘ al-Awwal.
  • A Glimpse of the Character Traits of the Prophet Muhammad, Part I

    In this paper, the author reviews the life and conduct of Prophet Muhammad (s) in a scholarly manner focusing specifically on his exemplary standard of morality and his forbearance towards others.
  • Nasir al-Din Tusi and His Socio-Political Role in the Thirteenth Century

    In this paper, the author refers to scientific and socio-political role of Khajah Nasir al-Din Tusi in one of the most critical eras of Islamic history and examines some of the controversies that exist about his affiliations.
  • The Merits of Fasting and the Month of Ramadan

    In this paper, the author elaborates on the concept of divine banquet and refers to some of the bounties of Allah SWT in the month of Ramadan and for those who fast.
  • Key Concepts In Islamic Spirituality: Love, Thankfulness And Humbleness

    In this paper the author discusses the three major qualities that everyone needs to acquire for their spiritual progress, namely love (which has been described as the strongest foothold in Islam), thankfulness (as it is an equal of faith), and humbleness or spiritual poverty (through which piety can be attained).
  • Islam and Nationalism: A Theoretical Point of View Part 2

    In this paper, the author examines the position of nationalism in Islam and whether or not it prevents Islam from fulfilling its role in developing a just society. He highlights the fact that nationalistic biases never stemmed from religion itself; rather, its followers possessed prejudices that often led to disputes.
  • Editorial Volume 11, Number 2, Summer 2010/1431

    In this paper the author has coincided with the third three months of the Islamic Lunar Calendar i.e. Rajab, Sha‘ban and the holy month of Ramadan.
  • The Doctrine of Mahdi and Pluralism

    In this paper, the author examines the idea of religious pluralism and examines its relation with the doctrine of Mahdi (A) in Islam.
  • Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil

    In this paper, the author, in brief, analyzes the problem of evil and the occurrence of pain and suffering under the authority of a Just God. This leads to the question of why so much evil exists if there is divine justice.
  • Bayt al-Mal and the Distribution of Zakat

    In this article, the author discusses the Islamic concept of the Bayt al-Māl, and its objective in reducing inequality between the wealthy and the deprived by distributing wealth with the goal of the society’s financial welfare taken into consideration.
  • The Concept Of Martyrdom In Islam

    The concept of martyrdom in light of the Islamic concept of Holy Struggle (Jihad) and the doctrine of enjoining right and discovering wrong.
  • 'Ashura Lectures 1990

    An analysis into the Martydom of Imam Hussain through looking into Yawm al­-Tarwiya