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, [...]
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 [...]
Should We Question Hadiths Primarily By Logic?
After Purified Household shared a hadith regarding the Angels mourning for Imam al-Hussain (as), a person on Facebook openly questioned the authenticity [...]
The Ummah will be separated in 73 sects…
There is much confusion about the hadith regarding 73 sects, and how restrictive the conditions of entering Paradise is. Many taking a [...]
Holding onto Coal. Rubbing on a Cactus.
In today's climate, these times are very trying for the Shia of Ali bin abi Taleb (as). There is an external as [...]
What the Prophet (sawa) said about the 12 Imams (as)
A beautiful hadith with a reliable chain, that explains what the Prophet (sawa) said about the 12 Imams (as): قال رسول الله [...]
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 [...]
Bani Israel and the Cow
The story found in Surah al-Baqarah in ayahs 67-73 is one that encapsulates the relationship between Musa (as) and the Children of [...]
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 [...]