Historical Analysis
In their history verily there is a lesson for men of understanding.
(12:111 / Pickthall)
Worship in Ghayba (Occultation) VS Worship in Dhuhoor (Reappearance)
May Allah (swt) make it easier for the brothers and sisters living in the Taghoot oppressive countries where practicing your religion becomes hardship. Glad tidings to you! “I asked Abu Abdillah, peace be upon him: [...]
Why the Prophet’s Kunya (Epithet) was Abul-Qasim
The obvious reason the Prophet (sawa) had the Epithet or nickname of Abul-Qasim was that he had a son by the name of Qasim (as). However, is there a deeper meaning?.. […]
Why the Prophet (sawa) lifted Ali (as) on his shoulders.
On the day when Mecca was conquered the Prophet ordered the idols to be broken. The idol “Hubal” was the largest idol in Mecca, a giant stone statue placed on the top of the Ka’bah. [...]
Why the Adhaan was changed
Have you ever wondered what the agenda for certain people to remove “hayya ‘ala khayr al-‘amal” ( حي على خير العمل) (Hasten to the best of deeds) from the adhaan? […]
Why Imam Hassan (as) “reconciled” with Mu’awiyah.
Some question the infallibility and decision making of the second Imam (as). This ignorance and doubt shows their likeness with Umar bin Khattab. […]
Why Imam Ali (as) did not rise up.
When we say Imam Ali (as) had his rights usurped, what stopped him from rising up with the sword to reclaim his rights? […]
Why did the Prophet (sawa) love to kiss Fatima (as) so frequently?
Abu Ja’far, Muhammad bin Ali (as), from Jabir bin Abdullah having said: ‘It was said, ‘O Rasool-Allah! You tend to kiss Fatima (as), and revere her, and be close to her, and deal with her [...]
Why did Prophet Yusuf (as) marry Zuleykha ?
Zuleykha brought much trouble to Prophet Yusuf (as) during his lifetime. The Qur’an describes some of these events, such as when she attempted to seduce him (12:23-29) and after her attempts failed, she had him [...]
Why Ali (as) did not harm Aisha
Although the blood of anyone who wages war against the Rightful Caliph and Imam of the time is Halal, and can be killed – or taken captive – we ask the question: why did Ali [...]
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 the night(s) of the Month of Ramadhan it is. 1st Night of the [...]
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 [...]
This Ummah will betray Ali (as)
Sunni Hadith that explains how the Prophet (sawa) prophesises that the Ummah will betray Ali (as) after his demise. […]
There is no sword except for Dhulfiqaar and there is no Youth (Believer/Hero) except for Ali (as)
The Heroism of Abu Dujana, The Sword of Dhulfiqaar, and Jibreel’s testimony “And I from you both” […]
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. [...]
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 able to find this in any of the Shia or even Non-Shia books [...]
The Imām & knowledge of his death
There is a common question posed to the Shīʿas about the knowledge of the Imām and why they did not avoid death, since they knew - and did that constitute suicide? Unfortunately, many Shīʿa fail [...]
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 Hijab of Sayeda Fatima (as)
One of the most popular hadiths displaying the beautiful hijab of Sayeda Fatima (as) is the incident with the blind man, which is just as much an example for men as it is for women. [...]
The first to pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr
I heard Salman Al-Farsi (ra) saying: ‘When the Rasool Allah (sawa) passed away, and the people did what they did, and Abu Bakr and Umar, and Abu Ubeyda bin Al-Jarrah disputed with the Helpers, they [...]
The first prayer of the Prophet (sawa) and its reasons
Why do we bow down, prostrate, and say things like “Kadhalikullahu Rabi” after Surat Al-Ikhlas? Imam Al-Sadiq (as) explains the first prayer of the Prophet (sawa) in the Heavens in the presence of His Lord. [...]
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 Ka‘b al-Māziniyyah, also known as Umm Ammaar, may Allah be pleased with her. [...]
The Best of Days and the Best of Eids
Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (as) said, “Saturdays are for us (as). Sundays are for our Shia. Mondays are for our enemies. Tuesdays are for Bani Ummayah. Wednesdays are the days for taking medicine. Thursdays are for [...]
Taṭbīr (Self-Flagellation)
An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding Taṭbīr (Self-Flagellation). Is it permissible? Is it forbidden? Compiled by: Al-Shaykh Nāmi Farḥāt al-ʿĀmili Translated by: A. Ḥakīm Download Article
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 [...]
Our Slogan
It is common to hear a Shi’a to say Ya Ali (as) or Ya Hussain (as) – but rarely do we hear them saying the actual Slogan of the Shi’a’s given to us by our [...]