Historical Analysis
In their history verily there is a lesson for men of understanding.
(12:111 / Pickthall)
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. […]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 interpolations of Israelite narrations into the Shīʿite books of exegesis
It is said that some of our great classical exegetes would rely upon the literature of the non-Shīʿa. The likes of al-Ṭuṣi (d. 1067) in al-Tibiyān al-Jāmiʿ liʿUlūm al-Qur’ān and al-Ṭabrasi (d. 1153) in Majmaʿ [...]
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 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. [...]
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
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 [...]
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) – [...]
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 Imāms, and that they despised meat. The most oft-repeated narration that is used [...]
Abu Bakr & the Cave (Part 4)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Continuing on with 9:40 إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ نَصَرَهُ اللَّهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا [...]
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 اللَّهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ [...]
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 نَصَرَهُ اللَّهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ [...]
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 Messenger of Allah (sawa) in the Cave of Thowr during migration, and how [...]