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All of us say that God is Bountiful and Generous (Kareem). Quite true. But if we really consider Him bountiful then why do we not regard Him so in the worldly (material) matters. Why do we make so much strenuous efforts in the worldly affairs, especi...

All of us say that God is Bountiful and Generous (...

When God will intend to bring forth Resurrection, the first thing to happen will be the blowing of the Trumpet as described earlier. God of the Universe mentions this several times in the Holy Quran : And the trumpet shall be blown, so all those that...

When God will intend to bring forth Resurrection, ...

Similarly, the Hasana, which is the 'absolute good', is the Love and friendship of Ali (a.s.) and the progeny of Ali (a.s.). Quran has promised that on the Day of Resurrection, the one who will come with 'absolute good' will get the best reward and h...

Similarly, the Hasana, which is the 'absolute good...

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Those who will assume the forms of monkeys will be backbiters. They create enmity between two parties and carry one's talk to the other, and make them quarrel." "Those who will be seen as swines will be eaters of un...

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Those who will ...

And he strikes out a likeness for Us and forgets his own creation. Says he: Who will give life to the bones when they are rotten? Say: He will give life to them Who brought them into existence at first, and He is cognizant of all creation, (36:78-79)...

And he strikes out a likeness for Us and forgets h...

Another event mentioned in the Holy Quran concerns Ibrahim (a.s.). Once he submitted to the Almighty God, "My Lord! I want to see how You make the dead alive, so that my heart may get satisfaction." Came the Command, "Take four birds (four kinds viz....

Another event mentioned in the Holy Quran concerns...

It is likely that some may think how many forms (due to change) might have been taken in the scattered particles of a dead body. How then it is possible for them to reassemble as before? But such thinking is only the result of ignoring the all-encomp...

It is likely that some may think how many forms (d...

All the Messengers and Prophets who were most true in the entire universe and whose word is an exhaustive argument for us have given the news that Qiyamat will surely come. Pious and religious minded people belonging to every religion and sect believ...

All the Messengers and Prophets who were most true...

While describing the attributes of the Lord Almighty during the discussion of the Oneness of the Creator of the Universe, we have said that God is Just and so He has provided each and every essential thing for everything and every being, without bein...

While describing the attributes of the Lord Almigh...

As stated earlier, 'Wadi-us-Salam' (the Valley of Peace) is the abode of the fortunate souls who gather there and Barhoot, which is a barren arid desert, is the place where dirty and evil souls are put to torture. It is a specimen of Hell of Barzakh....

As stated earlier, 'Wadi-us-Salam' (the Valley of ...

The fact is that if man turns towards his God-given mind and nature and thinks deeply he will very soon find that there can be a doubt in each and every possible thing but there is no room for any doubt at all in the belief in God, His creation and t...

The fact is that if man turns towards his God-give...

Abdullah bin Sinan is quoted in several books of traditions and narrations. He asked Imam Sadiq (a.s.) about the Pool of Kauthar (a heavenly spring). He replied, "Its length is equal to the distance between Basra and Yemen (Sana)." When he expressed ...

Abdullah bin Sinan is quoted in several books of t...

Many traditions discuss reward and punishment in Barzakh. Here we suffice with a few. In Biharul Anwar Vol: 3 there is a quotation from the Tafsir of Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi (who has quoted Imam Ali.) according to which the Holy Prophet said, "When the...

Many traditions discuss reward and punishment in B...

In short, thinking over this verse and many other verses, it is clearly understood that human soul is a reality, which is different from body. There surely is a connection between the spirit and the body. Soul governs the body through intention and i...

In short, thinking over this verse and many other ...

The fire; they shall be brought before it (every) morning and evening and on the day when the hour shall come to pass: Make Firon's people enter the severest chastisement. (40:46) It means that they will be thrown in fire in the morning and in the ev...

The fire; they shall be brought before it (every) ...

Among the beneficences of good deeds, which benefit one in the grave, are the good deeds, which are being performed in this world by proxy or the reward of such good deeds, which is being given to the dead as a gift. The foremost among them is the re...

Among the beneficences of good deeds, which benefi...

Quoting narrations of some reliable and trustworthy people, the late Shaykh Mahmood Iraqi has mentioned in Darus Salam that once we went to the graveyard of Imamzada Hasan (Tehran). Sun had not yet set. One of our companions sat down on the stone of ...

Quoting narrations of some reliable and trustworth...

Despite the fact that Fatima binte Asad was very great pious and graceful lady who had the honour of being the mother of Amirul Mo-mineen (a.s.) and who had been the guest of God for three days in the House of God (Ka'ba) (on the occasion of Ali's bi...

Despite the fact that Fatima binte Asad was very g...

When Fatima Binte Asad, mother of Ali (a.s.) breathed her last, Amirul Mo-mineen (a.s.) went weeping to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and said, "My respected mother has expired." The Holy Prophet said, "It is my mother who has expired." There was a won...

When Fatima Binte Asad, mother of Ali (a.s.) breat...

Just think over. Is there any argument of any of the kinds mentioned above to reject the news of life after death? Can anyone argue and give any logical proof to show that there cannot be any questioning after death and that the grave cannot squeeze ...

Just think over. Is there any argument of any of t...

It is agreed that, in the grave, everyone's companions will be their deed as specifically stated in the Quran and traditions. Sadooq (a.r.) has in Khisaal, Amali and Maniul Akhbar, narrated from Qais bin Asim that once he went to the Holy Prophet (s....

It is agreed that, in the grave, everyone's compan...