Qur’an Analysis
(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
(38:29 / Yusuf Ali)
Will we see Allah (swt) on the Day of Judgement?
The Shia’s and Sunni’s differ have historically differed upon this Question. The Shia say this is metaphorical rather than literal and material, while (most of) the Sunni’s say we will see Allah (swt) with our [...]
Who benefits from the Intercession?
Will those who do not believe in intercession have a chance of attaining the intercession of Ahlulbayt (as)? Will those who are persistant in major sins be eligible for the intercession of Ahlulbayt (as)? [...]
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 variation of the hadith, Mola Ali (as) is seen as the second after [...]
Three groups within the Ummah – Gold, Iron, Stone.
There are three groups within the Ummah each represented by a raw material. […]
The Tree of Ahlulbayt (as)
Allah states in the Holy Qur’an: أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلًا كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاءِ “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like [...]
The Supplication of Elevating the Qur’ān (Rafʿ al-Maṣāḥif)
Is the supplication of the Qur’ān in which you raise a copy of the Qur’ān upon the head during the night of Qadr, saying: “Oh Allāh, by the right of this Qur’an, and by the [...]
The Side (Janb) of Allah (swt) and the Face of Allah (swt)
In the Qur’an, Allah (swt) says وَاتَّبِعُوا أَحْسَنَ مَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ مِنْ قَبْلِ أَنْ يَأْتِيَكُمْ العَذَابُ بَغْتَةً وَأَنْتُمْ لَا تَشْعُرُونَ. أَنْ تَقُولَ نَفْسٌ يَا حَسْرَتَا عَلَى مَا فَرَّطْتُ فِي جَنْبِ اللَّهِ وَإِنْ كُنْتُ [...]
The Light of Fatima (as)
Sayeda Fatima (as) is the Secret of Allah (swt), the first of creations, and a Human Hawra. What was the reason she was named Fatima (as) and what secrets does she hold? […]
The Kaafir and the Falaah
When we hear the word “Kaafir” we immediately think of “disbeliever” or “non-Muslim” .. however Allah (swt) has used this word and it’s derivatives in many different ways and contexts. We explore its root meaning [...]
The Hunger Games: The Struggle for Knowledge.
“When knowledge becomes too convenient, it will never settle in the heart.”(1) In these modern times, with the internet, social media, YouTube etc. We are blessed with the accessibility of knowledge at the click of [...]
The Basis of Islam are Five..
“Abu Ja'far (as) has said, ‘Islam is based on five issues. It is based on prayer, charity (al-Zakat), Hajj, Fasting and al-Wilayah.’ Zurara has said, ‘I then asked the Imam, “Which of these is more [...]
Ta’wil of Surah Al-Shams
The Prophet (sawa), Ameer Al-Mu’mineen (as), The Tyrants (la), and the Imams (as) – The first four ayaat of Surat Al-Shams are quite incredible when one looks at the esoteric meaning. […]
Salvation of Non-Shia’s
Is there any salvation for Non-Muslim and Non-Shia’s? Is heaven reserved exclusively to Shia’s? […]
Salman (ra) schooling the companions
Salman (ra) schooling a companion with hadiths and ayahs of the Qur’an, ending with an amazing narration about the comparison between Ali (as) and Surat al-Ikhlaas. […]
Prophet Muhammad (sawa) gives blessings even after Death
A discussion between Imam al-Sadiq (as) and abu Hanifa, where the Imam shows through the Qur’an the blessings of the Prophet (sawa) and the lock on the heart of abu Hanifa. […]
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 Allah (swt) says that there is a "good example" in what Ibrahim (as) [...]
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 upon them? Should we ask Allah (swt) to Punish them? We take a [...]
Know your Imam (aj) and it will not affect you if his return is sooner or later
Often we feel despair that we may miss out on seeing the Imam (aj) or missing out on his Return, but for the true believer it will not have any negative affect if the Return [...]
Incident of Mubahilah in ‘Sunni’ Books
The event of Mubahila is when the below ayah was revealed and Allah (swt) honoured the ahlulbayt (as) with a great status. Imam Ali (as) was referenced and equated as the “self” of the Messenger [...]
Imam Ali (as) & the Creature from the Earth
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah (swt) says: وَإِذَا وَقَعَ الْقَوْلُ عَلَيْهِمْ أَخْرَجْنَا لَهُمْ دَابَّةً مِّنَ الْأَرْضِ تُكَلِّمُهُمْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ كَانُوا بِآيَاتِنَا لَا يُوقِنُونَ And when the word befalls them, We will bring forth for them [...]
Imam al-Sadiq (as) & Keeping relations with relatives
A story where Imam al-Sadiq (as) implements the ayah (13:21) in the Qur’an after a dispute with his relative. […]
How and Why Ali (as) guided Abu Bakr and Umar
Following the article “Why did Imam Ali (as) support Abu Bakr, Umar, And Uthman?”, another hadith where Imam Ali (as) saves a man from oppression – and advices the first two usurpers. Salman (ra) finds [...]
Historical Analysis of Hadith al-Manzilah
Many use Hadith al-Manzilah (“You are from me of the status which Haroun (as) had from Musa (as) except that there is no Prophet after me”) to prove the Imamate of Imam Ali (as) – [...]
Forgotten Surahs from the Qur’an on the Day of Judgement
“Once I said to abu Abdullah (as) ‘May Allah keep my soul in service for your cause, I had learned the Holy Quran but now it is gone (forgotten). (Can you) pray to Allah, the [...]
Five Banners on the Day of Judgement
Ta’wil of Surat Al-Hadeed, Ayah’s 13-15. […]