Taqiyyah (Righteous Dissimulation)
Whoever disbelieves in Allah after his belief… except for one who is forced [to renounce his religion] while his heart is secure in faith.
(16:106 / Sahih International)
The way of Taqiyyah or the way of Abu Dhar (ra) ?
There is much confusion about when Taqiyyah is required or when we should speak out the truth publicly and expose the enemies of Ahlulbayt (as) despite the fear of loss of life of the believers. [...]
Salam Alayka Ya Abu Taleb (as)
On the anniversary of the demise of Hazrat Abu Taleb (as), 26th Rabi` al-Awwal, we look at three reliable hadiths in al-Kafi and see the status of this great man, despite claims from the Mukhalafeen [...]
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 ahhadith – However some certain individuals in history are seen to have a [...]
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) [...]
Martyrdom of Fatima (as)
There are those amongst the Shias who put a question mark upon the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima (as) and particularly the details on what happened during the incident of the door. Some claim there is [...]
Is Cursing (La’nah) Wrong or Obligatory?
Among the Shia there is a seemingly unnecessary debate on whether we should (or can) curse. Of course, by curse, we mean La’nah (لعنة). […]
How to interact with the ‘Ahlul-Sunnah’
By looking at the hadiths that have reached us from the Imams (as), the Shia are encouraged to interact with the 'Ahlul-Sunnah' in a particular way. It requires us to treat them better than what [...]
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 [...]
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) was required and practiced by the infallibles, they found it necessary for certain [...]
Denying Al-Ghadeer
The event of Ghadeer is seen as one of the most monumental moments in Islamic History. Not only has it been the core of controversy between The Shia and Non-Shia’s – but it also signifies [...]
Ali (as) is the FOURTH Caliph.
Imam Ali (as) states: “Allah’s curse is on those who do not say that I am the fourth of the four caliphs.” If he is the first Imam (as) and successor and does not consider [...]