Friendship
And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.
(4:125 / Sahih International)
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 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 [...]
Sense of Humour of the Prophet (sawa) & Imam Ali (as)
Some people suggest joking around or telling funny stories is completely forbidden. The Prophet (sawa) himself used to make jokes. Here is an authentic hadith from Al-Kafi: […]
Imam Ali bin al-Hussain (as) and his Camel
On the anniversary of the birth of Imam al-Sajjad (as), we see how his kindness, mercy, and love, led to the mourning of the animals he owned when he had passed away – and also [...]
How to interact with the ‘Ahlul-Sunnah’
By looking at the hadiths that have reached us from the Imams (as), the Shia are encouraged to interact with the 'Ahlul-Sunnah' in a particular way. It requires us to treat them better than what [...]
How to deal with Slander and Backbiting?
In a world that thrives off backbiting and slander, we often find ourselves on the receiving end of it. At times it might distress us or lead us into a sorrow state, and question why [...]
Eye for an Eye -OR- To Turn the Other Cheek ?
In the Bible, Jesus (as) is reported to have said in the Sermon on the Mount: "You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But [...]
Dealing with others less religious than you
Often we are very ready to condemn people because they do not have as much knowledge as us, or do not pray as much as us. We do not take into consideration their environment, upbringing, [...]
Consequence of publisizing indecent acts of a believer
Please be careful when telling off a fellow believer about certain indecent acts. One should approach them in private… it is for your own good. […]
Allah (swt) speaks about his Friends
“When the Holy Prophet was taken to visit the heavens, he asked, ‘O Lord, how is the condition of the believers before you?’ He (Allah) said, ‘O Muhammad, whoever insults any of My friends has [...]
Advice from Satan
The Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny said: "Once, when Musa b. Imran, peace be upon him, was seated, Iblis approached him, with a hooded cloak of motley colours. As he came nearer, [...]
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 [...]
A fool is best punished when totally ignored.
Once, Amirul Mo'mineen Ali b. Abi Talib (as) heard someone abusing Qambar, and Qambar was about to answer back. So, Amirul Mo'mineen Ali (as) called out to Qambar: "Take it easy O, Qambar! Leave the [...]