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a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and then wash the head and neck and then the body. It is better to wash the right side first then the left side. The body cannot be washed before the head. 38 b. It does not matter if while washing the n...

a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and...

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discharge of semen or by sexual intercourse, and the person on whom Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory is known as a mujnib. Things that are Makru-h for someone in the state of jana-bat 28 1. Eating 2. Dr...

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discha...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1. When a man enters the woman up to the point of circumcision or more, even if ejaculation does not occur, Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory on both parties. 32 2. If after performing sexual interco...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1....

The event of 18th Zilhaj 10 A. H. was neither a matter of secrecy, nor an underground gathering -nor a hidden endeavour. As such no room is left for any sort of doubt, suspicion, uncertainty or ambiguity. This mammoth congregation attended by thousan...

The event of 18th Zilhaj 10 A. H. was neither a ma...

A renowned historian lbne Khawand Shah (deceased 903 A.H.) on page 173 of the First Vol- ume of his book 'Rawzatus Safaa' and yet another famous historian, Ghias-liddin (deceased 942 A.H.) on page 144, volume III of his great presentation, ' Habibus ...

A renowned historian lbne Khawand Shah (deceased 9...

We notice that while Ali bin Abi Talib after fulfiling his mission at Yemen was, with great en- thusiasm, making arrangements for his journey to Mecca. The Holy Prophet, on the other hand, was busy in the preparations necessary for performing the obl...

We notice that while Ali bin Abi Talib after fulfi...

The possessor of unique distinction of 'not speaking out of personal desire' gracefully ascen- ded the pulpit, glanced at the anxious crowd and started his speech cast in the mould of revelation:- "All praise is for God, We seek only His help. We hav...

The possessor of unique distinction of 'not speaki...

Not a single event of the sacred life of the Prophet has been spared by the mighty pen of the biographers. But you will have to admit that the minutest details concerning the passage and halting places through which this caravan passed has-been treas...

Not a single event of the sacred life of the Proph...

If there would have been any wordly empire or the occasion of the accession to the throne of any Imperial Majesty, the ornamented crown and jewel-bedecked diadem would have definitely daz- zled the eyes of imagination. But the occasion rela- ted to a...

If there would have been any wordly empire or the ...

Reaching the border of Ghadeer the caravan had to halt unexpectedly. Why? Because, archangel Gabriel had come down with the word of God and the Apostle of God was all ears to the voice of hea- ven. God ordained:- "O Apostle! deliver what has been rev...

Reaching the border of Ghadeer the caravan had to ...

Peace be upon you, O Abu’l-Hasan, `Ali son of Muhammad, O the pious guide O the bright light; and also mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you! Peace be upon you, O the sincerely attached friend of Allah! Peace be upon you, O the confidant of Allah!...

Peace be upon you, O Abu’l-Hasan, `Ali son of Muha...

Envy filled the heart of al-Mutawakkil who followed all ways to degrade Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) and belittle his position that was exalted among the public. He wanted to belittle the imam by making him go on foot before him so that people might disregard...

Envy filled the heart of al-Mutawakkil who followe...

Al-Mutawakkil was unable to bear Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) any more. It bothered him that people talked about the virtues, vast knowledge, piety, and asceticism of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) and that the Shia believed in his imamate and believed that he was worth...

Al-Mutawakkil was unable to bear Imam al-Hadi (a.s...

Imam Abul Hasan al-Hadi (a.s.) resorted to Allah and prayed Him with this holy du’a (known as the du’a of the wronged against the unjust) which was one of the treasures of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.); “O Allah, I and so-and-so (he meant al-Mutawakkil) are ...

Imam Abul Hasan al-Hadi (a.s.) resorted to Allah a...

Yahya bin Umar bin al-Husayn bin Zayd revolted against the Abbasid government calling for the rights of the oppressed and persecuted people and inviting to establish the rule of Allah in the earth. He was a brave knight far away from the recklessness...

Yahya bin Umar bin al-Husayn bin Zayd revolted aga...

The tyrant ordered to arrest Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) and put him in prison. After some days in prison, Saqr bin Abu Dulaf came to visit him. The chamberlain, who knew him and knew that he was a Shia, received and asked him, ‘What do you want and what for...

The tyrant ordered to arrest Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) a...

Al-Mutawakkil found it inevitable to refer to Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) in the questions he faced. He preferred his fatwas to the fatwas of all the jurisprudents of his age. Here are some of the questions that al-Mutawakkil referred to Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) ...

Al-Mutawakkil found it inevitable to refer to Imam...

Al-Mutawakkil sent a letter to Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) replying to his letter and he deposed his official the villain wali of Yathrib. He invited the imam to come to Surra Man Ra’a to be under house arrest so that he would be under his watch. Here is the...

Al-Mutawakkil sent a letter to Imam al-Hadi (a.s.)...

In Samarra' Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.) lived most of his life in Surra Man Ra’a (Samarra’). The Abbasid government imposed on him house arrest. He was like a prisoner. The policemen and investigators of the Abbasids surrounded his house watching all his...

In Samarra' Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.) lived most of ...

155. Musa bin Dawud al-Ya’qubi Sheikh at-Toosi mentioned him as one of Imam al-Hadi’s companions. 259 He was a Twelver Shia but unknown. 156. Musa bin Umar bin Bazee’ the mawla of al-Mansur He was reliable. Sheikh at-Toosi mentioned him as one of Ima...

155. Musa bin Dawud al-Ya’qubi Sheikh at-Toosi men...

125. Muhammad bin al-Hasan bin Abu al-Khattab az-Zayyat He was reliable man from Kufa. Sheikh at-Toosi mentioned him as one of Imam al-Hadi’s companions. 218 An-Najashi said, ‘He was a lofty man from our companions. He was respectable, reliable, and ...

125. Muhammad bin al-Hasan bin Abu al-Khattab az-Z...