Why Imam Ali (as) was named Abu Turab
Abu Turab means Father/Owner of Soil/Dirt/Dust. Imam Ali (as) is affectionately known as Abu Turab both by Shia and non-Shia Muslims. However, [...]
Abu Bakr & the Cave (Part 3)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 Continuing on the analysis of Ayah 40 of Surat al-Bara'ah: إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ نَصَرَهُ [...]
Abu Bakr & the Cave (Part 2)
Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 We now look at the critical ayah found in Surat al-Bara'ah: إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ [...]
How to deal with Slander and Backbiting?
In a world that thrives off backbiting and slander, we often find ourselves on the receiving end of it. At times it [...]
The Believer’s Mutual Brotherhood
There is a phenomenal bond between the true believers, be it sisters or brothers – that comes under the banner of Brotherhood [...]
Eloquence under Taqiyyah – The Imams (as) hidden insults
Often words of the infallible Imams (as) are taken out of context or misunderstood. During a time where severe taqiyyah (righteous dissimulation) [...]
Prophet Ibrahim (as) – The epitome of Disassociation (Bara’a)
In many instances in the Qur'an, Prophet Ibrahim (as) showed the best forms of bara'ah (disassociation). It goes to the extent that [...]
Why were we all created different from each other?
Some of us have good eyesight and some are blind, some short and some tall, some (physically) beautiful some not, some knowledgeable [...]
Praying for dead non-Muslims?
Many Muslims remain confused on if we can/should pray upon those non-Muslims who have passed away. Should we ask for Allah’s mercy [...]
What is a Believer?
‘I heard Al-Sadiq Ja’far Bin Muhammad (as) saying: ‘The Believer is an Alawite because he is high (A’la) in the understanding; and [...]