Qur’an Tafseer (Exegesis)
None knows its interpretation except Allah, and those who are firmly rooted in knowledge.
(3:7 / Shakir)
Will we see Allah (swt) on the Day of Judgement?
The Shia’s and Sunni’s differ have historically differed upon this Question. The Shia say this is metaphorical rather than literal and material, while (most of) the Sunni’s say we will see Allah (swt) with our [...]
Who benefits from the Intercession?
Will those who do not believe in intercession have a chance of attaining the intercession of Ahlulbayt (as)? Will those who are persistant in major sins be eligible for the intercession of Ahlulbayt (as)? [...]
The Tree of Ahlulbayt (as)
Allah states in the Holy Qur’an: أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلًا كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاءِ “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like [...]
The Side (Janb) of Allah (swt) and the Face of Allah (swt)
In the Qur’an, Allah (swt) says وَاتَّبِعُوا أَحْسَنَ مَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ مِنْ قَبْلِ أَنْ يَأْتِيَكُمْ العَذَابُ بَغْتَةً وَأَنْتُمْ لَا تَشْعُرُونَ. أَنْ تَقُولَ نَفْسٌ يَا حَسْرَتَا عَلَى مَا فَرَّطْتُ فِي جَنْبِ اللَّهِ وَإِنْ كُنْتُ [...]
The Light of Fatima (as)
Sayeda Fatima (as) is the Secret of Allah (swt), the first of creations, and a Human Hawra. What was the reason she was named Fatima (as) and what secrets does she hold? […]
The Kaafir and the Falaah
When we hear the word “Kaafir” we immediately think of “disbeliever” or “non-Muslim” .. however Allah (swt) has used this word and it’s derivatives in many different ways and contexts. We explore its root meaning [...]
The Imams (as) are His Light, His Face, Mercy, Eyes, Ears, Tongue…
A beautiful and authentic hadith describing the level of authority the Imams (as) were delegated by the permission of Allah (swt) […]
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. […]
Salvation of Non-Shia’s
Is there any salvation for Non-Muslim and Non-Shia’s? Is heaven reserved exclusively to Shia’s? […]
Incident of Mubahilah in ‘Sunni’ Books
The event of Mubahila is when the below ayah was revealed and Allah (swt) honoured the ahlulbayt (as) with a great status. Imam Ali (as) was referenced and equated as the “self” of the Messenger [...]
Imam Ali (as) & the Creature from the Earth
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah (swt) says: وَإِذَا وَقَعَ الْقَوْلُ عَلَيْهِمْ أَخْرَجْنَا لَهُمْ دَابَّةً مِّنَ الْأَرْضِ تُكَلِّمُهُمْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ كَانُوا بِآيَاتِنَا لَا يُوقِنُونَ And when the word befalls them, We will bring forth for them [...]
Fatima (as) and Laylat al-Qadr
Putting aside the apparent (dhaahir) meanings behind laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Destiny), we explore the hidden (baatin) Ta’weel meaning of the night and Sayeda Fatima’s (as) relationship with it.. […]
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 [...]
Bani Israel and the Cow
The story found in Surah al-Baqarah in ayahs 67-73 is one that encapsulates the relationship between Musa (as) and the Children of Israel. The hardheartedness of the companions of Musa (as) did them no favours, [...]
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 [...]