Imam Ali (as)
Only Allah is your Vali and His Messenger and those who believe, those who keep up prayers and pay the poor-rate while they bow.
(5:55 / Shakir)
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 Ali (as) was named Abu Turab
Abu Turab means Father/Owner of Soil/Dirt/Dust. Imam Ali (as) is affectionately known as Abu Turab both by Shia and non-Shia Muslims. However, the reason why he was given this epithet by the Messenger of Allah [...]
Why Imam Ali (as) did not rise up.
Why didn’t Imam Ali (as) rise up against the first terrorists? Why did Mola (as) conceal his matter and “pledge allegiance” ? […]
Why did the Prophet (sawa) marry A’isha?
If Allah (swt) & The Prophet (sawa) knew of the evil of A’isha, why did the marriage take place? What was the purpose for it? […]
Why did Imam Ali (as) support Abu Bakr, Umar, And Uthman?
When it comes to the question of Unity, many use the proof that Imam Ali (as) supported and helped advise the first three caliphs. 1. Imam Ali (as) fought wars under Abu Bakr (as well [...]
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 [...]
Whoever loves Ali….
The signs and ranks of those who Love Ali (as), and the Prophet proclaiming the position of Ali (as) is the same as himself in the sight of Allah (swt) […]
What the Prophet (sawa) said about the 12 Imams (as)
A beautiful hadith with a reliable chain, that explains what the Prophet (sawa) said about the 12 Imams (as): قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله لأمير المؤمنين عليه السلام: اكتب ما املي عليك، فقال: [...]
What is meant by the epithet given to ʿAlī (as) ~ Qā’id al-Ghurr al-Muḥajjalīn
In both Shi`a and non-Shi`a sources, ʿAlī was given the epithet "Qā'id al-Ghurr al-Muḥajjalīn" by The Messenger of Allāh (sawa). It is difficult to dispute that this title given to him due to the abundance [...]
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 breaking your fast (see this article), however what is the most recommended and [...]
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 [...]
Three promises of the Prophet (sawa) to Allah (swt)
Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: When the Prophet was taken to the heavens in Meraj, he was told, “Indeed Allah, the blessed and exalted will test you with three afflictions to see how patient you are.” [...]
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 Virtues of Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as)
Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad (as) al Sadiq narrated from his father (as), who narrated from Imam Ali ibn Hussain (as), who narrated from his father (as), who narrated from Ameerul Momineen (as), who said: RasoolAllah [...]
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 hard head literal approach to it, boasting salvation for their “sect” and condemning [...]
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 Pomegranates of Knowledge & Prophethood
“Once, Jibril brought from Paradise two pieces of pomegranate to the Messenger of Allah. The Messenger of Allah ate one of them and broke the other one into two pieces. He then ate one half [...]
The Marriage of Fatima (as)
On the anniversary of the marriage of Ameer al-Mu’mineen and Sayeda Fatima (as), we look at an authentic hadith which describes how these two lights came into union in the Heavens and the Earth: [...]
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 four riders on the day of Qiyamah
"I heard the Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny say: "Four of us will be the riders on the Day of Resurrection and none other." So someone asked: "My father and mother be [...]
The Apple with a guarantee for the Shia
Imagine being amongst the ahlulbayt (as) where ibn Abbas was watching this unfold.. […]
Ta’wil of Surah Al-Shams
The Prophet (sawa), Ameer Al-Mu’mineen (as), The Tyrants (la), and the Imams (as) – The first four ayaat of Surat Al-Shams are quite incredible when one looks at the esoteric meaning. […]