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In contrast to the government of the Prophet (S) we find that most other governments went to excesses in blood spilling. Historians say that the Assyrians were cruel and heartless. They would destroy cities, which they conquered after besieging them,...

In contrast to the government of the Prophet (S) w...

The Prophet (S) used to strive to keep the amount of killing and prisoners in his wars to a bare minimum in a way that the world has not witnessed either prior to or after the advent of Islam. For example, one writer mentions that the number of peopl...

The Prophet (S) used to strive to keep the amount ...

When all these aforementioned ways and means have been exhausted, then comes the turn of the defensive war. All the wars of the Prophet (S) were of this nature. For example, the first clash of the Muslims with the Qureish occurred when the raiding pa...

When all these aforementioned ways and means have ...

After these two possibilities co mes the role of Islam. For if the other party (the enemy) accepts Islam he will have spared his wealth and blood and there will be no enmity other than for the wrongdoers and oppressors. The acceptance of Islam is cle...

After these two possibilities co mes the role of I...

In addressing the issue of universal peace, the author in this discourse begins with tackling the phenomenon of war by discussing aspects such as the causes of war, as well as the management of war and behaviour during war. The author goes on to pres...

In addressing the issue of universal peace, the au...

In the verse "O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, and a bringer of good news and a warner" (Surat al-Ahzab: 45), Allah describes the Prophet (saas) as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. The Prophet (saas) always warned people against the su...

In the verse "O Prophet! We have sent you as a wit...

One of the fundamental characteristics of unbelievers is their arrogance. It is that which has led them to refuse to obey the messengers of Allah, and to resort to excuses in order not to do so. One such excuse was that they would only obey these mes...

One of the fundamental characteristics of unbeliev...

“We have not sent you, but as a Mercy unto the creation.”? (Holy Qur’an 21:107) This is what God Almighty says in His last and final set of revelation to mankind, about the person, whose universal mission was foretold to all nations by all Prophets,...

“We have not sent you, but as a Mercy unto the cre...

Muhammad (PBUH) opened his eyes to the world on the 17th of Rabi' al-awwal of the 53rd year before the Hijrah (A.D. 570). His father, 'Abdullah, was from the family of Hazrat Isma'il, and had died before he could see his son. His mother was one of th...

Muhammad (PBUH) opened his eyes to the world on th...

Forgiving A Foulmouthed ManKa`b ibn Zuhayr was an idolater who was steadfast in his idolatry until the conquest of Mecca. One of his indecent works was poem of reproach and satire about Allah’s Messenger. He and some other atheists who were extremely...

Forgiving A Foulmouthed ManKa`b ibn Zuhayr was an ...

Great ForbearanceAnas ibn Malik says: A Bedouin came to the Holy Prophet, took his cloak by hand and drew it in a way that its edge left an abrasion on the Holy Prophet’s neck. Then he said, “Order to bestow on me of Allah’s property which is with yo...

Great ForbearanceAnas ibn Malik says: A Bedouin ca...

Kindness against IngratitudeQuoting Imam `Ali, Imam Musa reports:The Holy Prophet was always benevolent and benefactor yet he was never appreciated by people. He was kind to Quraysh, Arabs and non-Arabs. We Ahl al-Bayt are the benefactors but our ben...

Kindness against IngratitudeQuoting Imam `Ali, Ima...

Five Moral Habits of the Holy ProphetAllah’s Messenger is reported by Imam al-Baqir (A.S) as saying: ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????: ???????? ????????? ?????????? ?????????? ????????? ???????? ???? ??????????? ????????? ????????? ????...

Five Moral Habits of the Holy ProphetAllah’s Messe...

Eating with the PoorReporting his father, Imam Sadiq (A.S) says, “During the time of the Holy Prophet, the needy had to spend nights in the mosque because they had no home. One evening, the Holy Prophet broke his fast with the needy in the mosque in ...

Eating with the PoorReporting his father, Imam Sad...

Perfect Exemplar of Leading a Simple LifeThe Holy Prophet is a perfect exemplar of leading a simple life Imam Ali (A.S) said in description of his character as following:“Certainly, in the Prophet of Allah, is a sufficient example for you. The Prophe...

Perfect Exemplar of Leading a Simple LifeThe Holy ...

The holy prophet used to lead a very simple life. He never took an advantage of his position or status in promoting his material life or leaving huge inheritance behind him. He left the legacy of knowledge which has priority over all other matters, e...

The holy prophet used to lead a very simple life. ...

· The Source of Goodness The source of goodness and truth is justice which is an innate characteristic of the Prophet of Islam. Not only did he practically practice justice in social attitudes and government affairs but also he brought up and trained...

· The Source of Goodness The source of goodness an...

· Good DeedsBy his divine nature and good deeds, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did his best to save the wild and rebellious tribe of his time from the fire of ignorance and destruction; in fact, he taught them to respect human dignity.· Down to earth life ...

· Good DeedsBy his divine nature and good deeds, P...

· Heart-Rending DeathO the Prophet of Truth, what can we write or say in your death; indeed, which pen is able to write down or who can talk about this great sorrow, heart-rending death and huge suffering?· Heavy and sorrowful momentsThe sky is waiti...

· Heart-Rending DeathO the Prophet of Truth, what ...

The Revolution breaks out On Tuesday night, Rabi al-Awwal, namely two days before the revolution, on the way to al-Mukhtar's house, Ibraheem al-Ashtar and some of his friends came across a patrol. The Commander of the patrol said: "Who are you?" Ibra...

The Revolution breaks out On Tuesday night, Rabi a...

The Ka'aba The Prince of Makkah was sitting by the Holy Ka'aba waiting for the horsemen's coming. The horsemen brought Saeed bin Jubayr. Khalid bin Abdullah al-Qasry, the Prince of Makkah, ordered the guards to tie Saeed's legs to his neck. A man fro...

The Ka'aba The Prince of Makkah was sitting by the...