Martyrdom of Imam al-Sadiq (as)
It is difficult to speak about the martyrdom of the Imam (as) that has provided us with the majority of our Jurisprudence [...]
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 [...]
Abu Bakr & the Cave (Part 1)
Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Questions are raised about the merit of Abu Bakr and his companionship of the [...]
Which night is Laylat ul-Qadr?
There are many hadiths that speak about laylat ul-Qadr, so we shall analyse some of the reliable hadiths to understand which of [...]
What food/drink is best to break fast with?
What is the most desirable thing to break your fast with? Of course, in most conditions it is best to pray before [...]
Fasting on the Day of Doubt
As a precaution, it is said that it is recommended to fast on the Day of Doubt [Yowm al-Shakk]. This day is [...]
“Do not say Ramadhan…”
It is said one should say “Shahr” or “The Month of” before one were to mention the word “Ramadhan”. However, is it [...]
Why Women were named “Nisā’”
Allah (swt) dedicated a whole surah in the name of Women, Surat An-Nisā’ (The Women), starting with the following ayah: [...]
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 [...]