Eid Al-Zahra
What is the reason for celebrations on the 9th of Rabi-al-Awwal and when did this tradition start… […]
Imams (as) can raise the dead? (Part 1)
In the Qur’an we read `Isa ibn Maryam (as) had the ability to raise the dead by the permission of Allah (swt): [...]
Imam Ali (as) Refutes Sunni Hadith
There is a hadith among the Mukhalifeen that states the following: “Ali said: ‘The best of people after the Messenger of Allah [...]
Why the Prophet’s Kunya (Epithet) was Abul-Qasim
The obvious reason the Prophet (sawa) had the Epithet or nickname of Abul-Qasim was that he had a son by the name [...]
The Virtues of Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as)
Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad (as) al Sadiq narrated from his father (as), who narrated from Imam Ali ibn Hussain (as), who narrated [...]
The first prayer of the Prophet (sawa) and its reasons
Why do we bow down, prostrate, and say things like “Kadhalikullahu Rabi” after Surat Al-Ikhlas? Imam Al-Sadiq (as) explains the first prayer [...]
Renewing your Wudhu (Ablution)
It is strongly recommended to always remain in Wudhu, but should someone renew it even though he does not need to?.. [...]
Ali (as) is the FOURTH Caliph.
Imam Ali (as) states: “Allah’s curse is on those who do not say that I am the fourth of the four caliphs.” [...]
Two Weighty Things (Thaqalain) and Ali (as)
Usually when hadith Al-Thaqalain is mentioned, the two that are mentioned is the Qur’an and the Ahlul Bayt (as). However, in a [...]
Crossing the Sirat
The Sirat is the hair-narrow bridge which every person must pass on the Yawm ad-Din to enter Paradise. It is said that [...]