Prophet Mohammed (sawa)
“And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.”
(21:107 / Sahih International)
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 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 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 [...]
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: [...]
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.” [...]
The young Jew the Prophet (sawa) loved
Abu Ja`far (as) said: There was a young boy from the Jews who would follow the Prophet (sawa) so much that he (sawa) had a liking for him*, and would send him for duties, and [...]
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 Imam (as) made a special supplication in his Qunoot that shook the ground. [...]
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 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 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. […]
Seeing Imam Ali (as) & the Prophet (sawa) at time of death
Does a Believer see The Prophet (sawa) and Imam Ali (as) at death? And what of the Disbeliever, who does he see? […]
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 us by the infallibles as a guide to see how much water we [...]
Salawat in the Adhan
Recently, we heard a Shia Sheikh, who was formally a 'Sunni', claim that there is no proof that we should say the salawat (Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ale Muhammad) after saying the second testimony [...]
Prophet Muhammad (sawa) gives blessings even after Death
A discussion between Imam al-Sadiq (as) and abu Hanifa, where the Imam shows through the Qur’an the blessings of the Prophet (sawa) and the lock on the heart of abu Hanifa. […]
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 [...]
Naming your son Muhammad or Ali
If one, while expecting a baby, has the intention to name the child Muhammad or Ali, the child will be a boy with the permission of Allah (swt): […]
Martyrdom of Ameer al-Mu’mineen (as)
The Commander of the Faithful (Imam Ali) (s) said, “I stood up and said, ‘O Prophet of God! What are the noblest of the deeds in this month?’ The Prophet (s) said, “O Abul Hassan [...]
Importance of Straight Lines in Congregational Prayers
Often we find the lines behind the Imam of prayers at congregational (Jama`ah) prayers to be quite slack. More often than not they are more like semi-circles rather than straight lines. The consequences of neglecting [...]
Imam Al-Sadiq (as) speaks about his Holy Prophet (sawa)
On the anniversary of the Mawlid (Birthday) of both The Prophet (sawa) and Imam Al-Sadiq (as) (also known as Abu ‘Abd Allah) on the date of 17th Rabi` Al-Awwal, we look at some incredible authentic [...]
How to Send Blessings Upon Other Prophets
Often after remembering the name of a Prophet we say “Alayhi as-Salam” (عليه اسلام), However, the Imam (as) has given us a recommendation on how we should send our blessings upon them. […]
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) – [...]
Denying Al-Ghadeer
The event of Ghadeer is seen as one of the most monumental moments in Islamic History. Not only has it been the core of controversy between The Shia and Non-Shia’s – but it also signifies [...]