Imamate
And when his Lord tried Ibrahim with certain words, he fulfilled them. He said: Surely I will make you an Imam of men. Ibrahim said: And of my offspring? My covenant does not include the unjust, said He.
(2:124 / Shakir)
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 Supplication of Elevating the Qur’ān (Rafʿ al-Maṣāḥif)
Is the supplication of the Qur’ān in which you raise a copy of the Qur’ān upon the head during the night of Qadr, saying: “Oh Allāh, by the right of this Qur’an, and by the [...]
The Imām & knowledge of his death
There is a common question posed to the Shīʿas about the knowledge of the Imām and why they did not avoid death, since they knew - and did that constitute suicide? Unfortunately, many Shīʿa fail [...]
Standing up when hearing the name of al-Qa’im (aj)
Have you ever wondered why the Shia all around the world, stand and put their hands on their head at the mention of al-Qa’im? […]
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) […]
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) – [...]
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 [...]