Performing an action for other than Allah (swt)
Al-Riyaa' is often translated as showing off. In the lexicon Mustalihaat Fiqhiyya, it is said the word Riyaa' is derived from al-Ru'iyah [...]
Salawat in the Adhan
Recently, we heard a Shia Sheikh, who was formally a 'Sunni', claim that there is no proof that we should say the [...]
Prayers & what is in the Heart.
In an authentic hadith, Imam al-Sadiq (as) explains of the importance of having an attentive heart/mind during prayers, sincerely thinking about your [...]
The Qunoot of Imam al-Ridha (as)
On the anniversary of the birth of Imam al-Ridha (as), we look at an incident found in a reliable hadith, where the [...]
Saving water in Wudhu & Ghusl
Many times we are heedless of wasting water during wuhdu (ablution) or ghusl (shower). There are a few hadiths left behind for [...]
Delaying prayers from its Prime Time
Often we might delay our prayers from the Prime Time (for example, shorly after the adhan) and wait until moments before the [...]
The punishment of one who belittles Salah.
Abu Baseer said: "I entered upon Um Hameeda to console her for the passing of Abu Abdillah (as) [Imam al-Sadiq (as)], and [...]
Do you pray like Imam al-Sadiq?
Imam al-Sadiq (as) shows his companion the prayers with all its limits – meaning including the recommended actions and not just the [...]
Turning the Ring during Qunoot?
Many Shias turn an agate/aqeeq (or other stone) ring around during Qunoot (hands raised in suplication after end of second surah in [...]
Importance of Straight Lines in Congregational Prayers
Often we find the lines behind the Imam of prayers at congregational (Jama`ah) prayers to be quite slack. More often than not [...]