Islamic Articles

A. It is permissible to put on nail polish; however, it has to be concealed from non-mahram men. In addition, it is recommended for the wife to wear such adornments for her husband. Q. Is it permissible for women to pray with nail polish on? A. Ther...

A. It is permissible to put on nail polish; howeve...

This prevalent issue is pointed out in the traditions and sayings of the Ahl Al-Bayt (pbut). In some cases they dispraise and criticize laughter and joking. For example, Imam al-Sadiq (A.S) said “laughter causes loss of faith like the water dissolvin...

This prevalent issue is pointed out in the traditi...

A. This claim (there is a creator for every existing thing) is a fallacy(1) and the question is a loaded question. Who says that every existing thing needs a creator? Q. Then why do you state that the heavens, earth, mountains, rivers, oceans, plant...

A. This claim (there is a creator for every existi...

The concept in the eyes of Islam Al-Sheikh Nasir Al-Din Al-Tusi defined fear as an emotional pain that occurs because of anticipating something bad or expecting something good to go away.1 Therefor the fear of Allah (swt) is an emotional pain that o...

The concept in the eyes of Islam Al-Sheikh Nasir ...

With no shadow of doubt, Fatimah (peace be upon her) the first martyr of Islam after the Prophet’s demise. She sacrified herself to the way of Allah and religion. As Imam Sadiq (A.S) stated, “She received severe blows on her body for the defense of A...

With no shadow of doubt, Fatimah (peace be upon he...

The role of Fatimah (peace be upon her) in women’s revival was fabulous. She is the sample of deconstruction of the misleading customs, which were prevalent among the people in the society and had captured their hearts. She was the practical sample ...

The role of Fatimah (peace be upon her) in women’s...

How soon winter destroyed the spring? As soon as her blossoms stand The earth and skies foundations’ will stay “We die and go we know not where Lay on God promises who will keep”‌ She has taught Man the secret path toward the Just She plan...

How soon winter destroyed the spring? As soon as ...

Fatimah (peace be upon her) is grand and eternal on the account that she has been united with Allah. She has absorbed herself in His. She is greater than the great, because she is acquainted with Allah, who is the greatest, and she is eternal foreve...

Fatimah (peace be upon her) is grand and eternal o...

Fatimah (peace be upon her) has endowed with honor and grand dignity; the honor no one could achieve it as Fatimah (peace be upon her) did. Expressing all her aspects of her character is not feasible; therefore, some points are stated: 1. She is All...

Fatimah (peace be upon her) has endowed with honor...

For the City of Knowledge if Ali is the door For the Prophethood of Mohammad Zahra is the door. Even the Prophet takes permission to enter her door, He used to salute every morn at her door, Gabriel descends from heaven, awaits at her door Unless per...

For the City of Knowledge if Ali is the door For t...

Al-Kauther According to some Qur'an commentaries (tafsir), when the Quraysh (tribe) said that the Prophet (sawa) had no offspring, the chapter of al-Kauther was revealed: 'Verily We have given thee the Kauther (Abundance). So pray thou unto thy Lord...

Al-Kauther According to some Qur'an commentaries ...

How to Feel the Joy of Worship? It has been a while that I did not like to say my prayers. I find a lot of excuses in order not to say my prayers. For example, I tell myself that I will say my prayers after I watch a movie. But after that, I study...

How to Feel the Joy of Worship? It has been a w...

The one who is an ascetic in the transient world is at ease and his heart and body are at ease, both in the world and the next life. However, the one who seeks that which is in the world (the material pleasures) - his heart and body will be fatigued ...

The one who is an ascetic in the transient world i...

The above words are the famous tribute of an impeccable nephew for his peerless aunt whose personality continues to transcend history and all historical developments. Otherwise we would not have been celebrating her birthday today despite the passing...

The above words are the famous tribute of an impec...

The above ayah of God’s Final Revelation to mankind, is the helpless answer of the celestial angels when asked by the Almighty Creator to tell certain names, after they had extolled their own virtues of ceaseless worship, while asking the Source of l...

The above ayah of God’s Final Revelation to mankin...

After the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zainab (A.S.) and the other captives were brought to the palace of Ibn Ziyad. There, Lady Zainab disguised herself among the other women. Once Ibn Ziyad noticed her, he asked: “Who is that disguised woman?” No one...

After the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zainab (A.S.) a...

Those who believed in Muhammad (S.A.W.) and became Muslims in the early days of Islam, all recognized him to be the last of Allah's prophets. The Qur'an, the Word of Allah and the permanent miracle of our Prophet, also calls Muhammad (S.A.W.) the las...

Those who believed in Muhammad (S.A.W.) and became...

Born in Medina in 148 AH, he was 35 years when the mantle of Imamate (divinely-decreed leadership) came to rest on his shoulders following the martyrdom of his infallible father, Imam Musa Kazem (AS) in Baghdad in the dungeon of the tyrant Haroun Ras...

Born in Medina in 148 AH, he was 35 years when the...

In 203 A.H./ 818 A.D., Mamun set out for Baghdad and asked Imam Reza (A.S.) to accompany him. At Sarakhs, he assassinated Fazl ibn Sahl, the famous minister and commander of the civil military forces of the Abbasid caliphate. Imam Reza (A.S.) was im...

In 203 A.H./ 818 A.D., Mamun set out for Baghdad a...

His Caliphate On the 21st night of the Ramadan of 40th Hijra Imam Ali (PBUH) passed away making all the people sorrowful and grieved. Imam Hassan (PBUH) who was 27 years of age came along with the people to the mosque and climbed the tribune and sai...

His Caliphate On the 21st night of the Ramadan of...

Name: al-Hasan. Title: al-Mujtaba. Agnomen: Abu Muhammad. Father's name: 'All Amir al-Mu'minin. Mother's name: Fatimah (daughter of the Holy Prophet). Birth: In Medina on Tuesday, 15th Ramadan 3 AH. Death: Died at the age of 46, in Medina on Thursday...

Name: al-Hasan. Title: al-Mujtaba. Agnomen: Abu Mu...