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 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. […]
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 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 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 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. [...]
Prophet Ibrahim (as) – The epitome of Disassociation (Bara’a)
In many instances in the Qur'an, Prophet Ibrahim (as) showed the best forms of bara'ah (disassociation). It goes to the extent that Allah (swt) says that there is a "good example" in what Ibrahim (as) [...]
Poem Of Imam al-Hussain (as) on his way to Karbala
An authentic hadith where a man recites a poem in honour of Imam al-Hussain (as) in the middle of the night, and a response with poetry from Imam Hussain (as) on the way to Karbala: [...]
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 [...]
Imam Ali (as) the Distributor of the Paradise and the Fire?
What is meant by the saying: “Ali (as) is the Distributor of the Paradise and the Fire”? (علي قسيم الجنة والنار) […]
How Small is Shirk in your Heart?
Many believe they are free from Shirk (associating partners with Allah) and are pure monotheists. The Prophet (sawa), however, once said: “al-Shirk is more hidden than the crawling of the ant upon a black surface [...]
Advice from Imam al-Ridha (as) for the month of Muharram
al-Rayyan ibn Shabeeb said: “I went to see Al-Ridha (as) on the first day of the (Arabic) month of Muharram. The Imam (as) said, ‘O Ibn Shabeeb! Are you fasting?’ I answered, ‘No.’ The Imam [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]