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  • Migration & The Choice Between A Permissible Difficult & A Forbidden Ease

    This text examines the profound Islamic concept of hijra (migration) and its forbidden opposite, at-ta’arrub, regressing into an environment that jeopardizes one’s religious practice and the faith of future generations. S.L. Al-Hakim provides a straightforward juristic and spiritual evaluation of what it means to reside in non-Islamic societies. Drawing heavily from the Holy Qur’an, prophetic traditions, and the rulings of contemporary scholars like Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani and Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the work confronts the realities of modern assimilation, youth identity crises, and double lives. Rather than offering abstract advice, the author incorporates a psychological framework - cognitive dissonance - to explain how Muslims justify remaining in environments that weaken their faith. This book serves as an honest guide for families navigating the serious generational consequences of their geographical choices.
  • Shaking Hands Immediately After Salat

  • Where Is The Exact Location Of Bayt Al-Muqaddas And Masjid Al-Aqsa

  • How to Conclude the Recitation of the Noble Qur’an

  • Worship: Individually or in a Collective

  • How Did Eve Get Married? Two Twelver Shi'i Hadith Reports

    This text explores how accounts of sacred narratives reflect the shifting cultural and religious worldviews of their compilers. By analyzing two structurally similar but thematically distinct Twelver Shi'i hadith reports concerning the creation and marriage of Adam ('a) and Eve, it highlights conflicting classical expectations regarding gender roles, spousal authority, and female agency. The discussion moves beyond questions of authenticity to contrast an analytical, legalistic framework from early jurisprudence with an esoteric, cosmological perspective that elevates the marital bond to a spiritual sacrament. Through this critical comparison, the text demonstrates how theological subtexts within the Shi'i tradition yield profoundly different understandings of authority, gender hierarchy, and the relationship between the human and the divine.
  • Is it Possible for Yazid Ibn Mu'awiyah To ever Be Forgiven?

  • Imam 'Ali In the Shi'i Adham

  • Illegitimate Children And Their Leading Prayers

  • Why Does Allah use the Plural to Speak about Himself?

  • Manifestation of the Divine Light, A Glimpse into the Spiritual Greatness of Fatima az-Zahra (s.a.)

    This text examines the spiritual greatness of the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s) through a detailed analysis of a specific visitation (ziyarat) narrated by Imam al-Baqir (a). The author explores the profound claim that Allah tested her before her creation and found her "successfully patient".  The text investigates different theological suppositions regarding this trial, questioning whether it occurred in the World of Celestial Light or the World of the Intermediary State. It connects these pre-earthly examinations to the various covenants mentioned in the Qur'an, such as the Pact of True Servitude and the Immutable Agreement taken from the high-ranking Prophets. Additionally, the work clarifies the subtle but vital distinction between being "sincere" (al-Mukhlis) and being "rendered sincere" (al-Mukhlas) by Allah, a lofty station of divine protection where Satan loses all influence. 
  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 22

    This text is the twenty-second volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the twenty-second Juz of the Holy Qur'an, from Surah Al-Azhab Verse 35 to Surah Ya-Sin Verse 32.
  • Commemorating the Martyrdom of the Infallibles

  • Understanding a Passage in the Ziyarat Texts

  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 21

    This text is the twenty-first volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the twenty-first Juz of the Holy Qur’an, from Surah Al-‘Ankabut Verse 45 to Surah Al-Azhab Verse 34. It provides a comprehensive exploration of diverse themes including the social etiquette of the Prophet's household, the historical context of the Battle of Ahzab, and the signs of divine power manifested in nature. Readers will find deep theological discussions alongside practical ethical guidance, offering a roadmap for both spiritual development and righteous conduct in daily life.
  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 20

    This text is the twentieth volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the twentieth Juz of the Holy Qur'an, from Surah An-Naml Verse 59 to Surah Al-‘Ankabut Verse 44. This volume features the detailed narrative of Prophet Musa (a), tracing his life from his survival in Pharaoh's house to his divine commissioning. It explores the ruin of Qarun, illustrating the spiritual dangers of excessive wealth. The text also examines the missions of Prophet Nuh (a), Prophet Ibrahim (a), and Prophet Lut (a), highlighting the continuous nature of divine guidance. At its core, the volume underscores a central spiritual truth: faith is not merely professed by words but must be demonstrated through steadfastness in the face of trials. This theme forms the foundation of the twentieth Juzʾ of the Qur'an.
  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 19

    This text is the nineteenth volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the nineteenth Juz of the Holy Qur'an, from Surah Al-Furqan Verse 21 to Surah An-Naml Verse 58. This volume provides a detailed study of Juz 19, spanning the latter portion of Surah Al-Furqan, the entirety of Surah Ash-Shu'ara, and the beginning of Surah An-Naml. It examines the characteristics of the "Servants of the Merciful," the gradual nature of Qur'anic revelation, and the historical fate of past civilizations like "People of the Well" (Ar-Rass). Readers will find comprehensive accounts of the missions of Prophets Musa (a), Ibrahim (a), and Solomon (a), including the transport of the Queen of Sheba's throne. Throughout the commentary, Ayatullah Pooya provides historical context and vital cross-references to the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) to clarify theological topics such as prophetic inheritance
  • Placing the Quran on our Heads on Laylat ul-Qadr

  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 18

    This text is the eighteenth volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the eighteenth Juz of the Holy Qur'an, from Surah Al-Mu’minun Verse 1 to Surah Al-Furqan Verse 20.
  • The Holy Qur’an - The Final Testament - Juz 17

    This text is the seventeenth volume of the translation and commentary of the Holy Qur’an by Mir Ahmad ‘Ali and Ayatullah Agha Hajj Mirza Mahdi Pooya Yazdi.  It covers the seventeenth Juz of the Holy Qur’an, from Surah Al-Anbiya Verse 1 to Surah Al-Hajj Verse 78.