Prophet Ibrahim (as) and the light of the Shia
The Messenger of Allah (sawa) narrates that: When the Almighty Allah created Prophet Ibrahim (as), He lifted the veil from his eyes. [...]
Public cursing by name?
There is no doubt cursing of certain types of people is a part of the deen, and promoted by both Qur’an and [...]
The Apple with a guarantee for the Shia
Imagine being amongst the ahlulbayt (as) where ibn Abbas was watching this unfold.. […]
Naming your son Muhammad or Ali
If one, while expecting a baby, has the intention to name the child Muhammad or Ali, the child will be a boy [...]
Imam al-Sadiq (as) attacking Umar’s system of al-Shoora (consultation)
An authentic narration where Imam al-Sadiq (as) discusses the system of al-Shoora (consultation) in particular the wretched system Umar implemented in his [...]
Fatima (as) and Laylat al-Qadr
Putting aside the apparent (dhaahir) meanings behind laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Destiny), we explore the hidden (baatin) Ta’weel meaning of the [...]
Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiya’s claim to Imamate
Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiya, the half brother of Imam al-Hussain (as), once stood to claim the imamate after the demise of al-Hussain (as). [...]
Dealing with others less religious than you
Often we are very ready to condemn people because they do not have as much knowledge as us, or do not pray [...]
Three Surah’s in One Ruk’ah?
There are two sets of two Surah’s in the Qur’an that are joint or connected to the extent that one cannot be [...]
The bravery of Nusaybah bint Ka‘b al-Māziniyyah (ra)
One of the most righteous and devoted of people to the Prophet (sawa) was a female by the name of Nusaybah bint [...]