Are our stomachs graves for animals?
There are certain claims and calls circulating on social media that vegetarianism is a very part of the sunnah of the infallible [...]
Chest Beating & Shedding Tears – forbidden, permissible, or recommended?
An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding chest beating and shedding tears (al-Laṭum wal-Bukā’) over the likes of Imām al-Ḥussain عليه السلام. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
Jesus (as) – The Humble Teacher
Although Muslims do not celebrate Easter per se, we take this opportunity to remember the humility of Jesus son of Mary, and [...]
How should reverts treat their non-Muslim parents?
Reverts often find difficulty in how to approach and deal with their non-Muslim parents after their conversion. Especially when it comes to [...]
The Truth left me with no Friends?
Many attribute the saying “The truth left me with no friends” to Imam Ali (as). After some research I have not been [...]
The bravery of Nusaybah bint Ka‘b al-Māziniyyah (ra)
One of the most righteous and devoted of people to the Prophet (sawa) was a female by the name of Nusaybah bint [...]