Disassociation (Bara’ah)
There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, “Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship other than Allah . We have denied you, and there has appeared between us and you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah alone.”
(60:4 / Sahih International)
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 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. […]
Why Imam Ali (as) did not rise up.
When we say Imam Ali (as) had his rights usurped, what stopped him from rising up with the sword to reclaim his rights? […]
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 [...]
Three types of Seekers of Knowledge
The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (as) said, “Those who seek knowledge can be classified into three groups. You can distinguish them from each other by their characteristics and signs. There are those who [...]
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.” [...]
Three groups within the Ummah – Gold, Iron, Stone.
There are three groups within the Ummah each represented by a raw material. […]
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 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 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 Ink of a Martyr…
This post is in honour of Sheikh Baqir al-Nimr (may Allah shower him with Mercy), who was executed on the 2nd of January 2016 (22nd, Rabi Al-Awaal, 1437). […]
The Imams (as) are NOT the Imams of all proclaimed Shia
When someone who claims to be a Shia disobeys the Imam (as) and goes against his direct orders, the Imam (as) does direct bara’ah / disassociation from that person, to the extent he would make [...]
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 first to pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr
I heard Salman Al-Farsi (ra) saying: ‘When the Rasool Allah (sawa) passed away, and the people did what they did, and Abu Bakr and Umar, and Abu Ubeyda bin Al-Jarrah disputed with the Helpers, they [...]
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. [...]
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. […]
Slandering Non-Muslims
Many suggest it is permissible to slander someone simply based upon the fact that they are not Muslims, even if not provoked in any such way. But do the Imams (as) sanction this? [...]
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? […]
Salman (ra) schooling the companions
Salman (ra) schooling a companion with hadiths and ayahs of the Qur’an, ending with an amazing narration about the comparison between Ali (as) and Surat al-Ikhlaas. […]
Salam Alayka Ya Abu Taleb (as)
On the anniversary of the demise of Hazrat Abu Taleb (as), 26th Rabi` al-Awwal, we look at three reliable hadiths in al-Kafi and see the status of this great man, despite claims from the Mukhalafeen [...]
Public cursing by name?
There is no doubt cursing of certain types of people is a part of the deen, and promoted by both Qur’an and ahhadith – However some certain individuals in history are seen to have a [...]
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. […]