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History show that during the Umayyad period the rulers made full use of the doctrine of fate and destiny. They were staunch supporters of predestination, and persecuted those who preached self-respect, liberty and free will. That is why this sentence...

History show that during the Umayyad period the ru...

We have already said that according to the most of the interpreters of the Qur'an as well as the scholastic theologians, the Qur'anic verses in respect of destiny and human free will are conflicting and hence it was necessary that the verses of one o...

We have already said that according to the most of...

There is no doubt that the doctrine of predestination, as enunciated by the Ash'arites, who maintain that man absolutely lacks liberty and freedom is dangerous. It paralyses the spirit and will of man. This doctrine encourages the oppressors and bind...

There is no doubt that the doctrine of predestinat...

We have used the word, Qadarite for the advocates of human liberty and free will. This term has been used in this sense by most of the scholastic theologians. In the religious reports also this word mostly has the same meaning. Anyhow, occasionally t...

We have used the word, Qadarite for the advocates ...

Some verses of the Holy Qur'an expressly support the rule of destiny. They state that nothing happens in the world without the Will of Allah and that every event is already recorded in the Book'. A few of the Qur'anic verses to this effect are quoted...

Some verses of the Holy Qur'an expressly support t...

No two words more awful than fate and destiny have ever struck the ears of a human being. Nothing can be more depressing to the spirit of a man than the feeling that he has no liberty and all his acts are controlled by a superpower. It may be said th...

No two words more awful than fate and destiny have...

In our previous issues, we have discussed `salat' and `zikr' from the Quranic point of view. This month, we will examine how our innate longing for the remembrance (zikr) of Allah springs forth from love and shall go on to see how we share a divine r...

In our previous issues, we have discussed `salat' ...

Allah said in the Quran about one of the evil unbelievers who forbade the prophet muhammad (pbuh) from praying at the ka'abah: Let him beware! If he does not stop, we will take him by the forelock (front of the head), a lying, and sinful forelock! [Q...

Allah said in the Quran about one of the evil unbe...

On the 19th of Ramadan month (Mah-e-Ramazan) of the year 40 A.H, Imam Ali (pbuh) came to the mosque in Kufa for his morning prayers. Imam Ali (pbuh) gave the call for prayer (Azaan) and became engaged in leading the congregation. Abd-al-Rahman ibn Mu...

On the 19th of Ramadan month (Mah-e-Ramazan) of th...

Quds Day is a day Muslims from all around the world show their support for the oppressed Muslims of the world and in particular Palestine. Rallies are held in every cities of the world. Quds Day is an international day, it is not a day devoted to Qu...

Quds Day is a day Muslims from all around the worl...

by: Jalees Rehman Islamization of knowledge or a new form of scientism? Some of the key events in recent Muslim history have been linked to imperialism. The abolition of Western colonialism resulted in varying degrees of political freedom for the Mus...

by: Jalees Rehman Islamization of knowledge or a n...

The fame of Hesham had spread everywhere and people used to come from every corner of the world in groups to listen and witness the fascinating debates. Haroon who was very much annoyed and alarmed by the matter considered the speeches of Hesham as t...

The fame of Hesham had spread everywhere and peopl...

Hesham, by the help of his personal talent, bravery and special boldness, used to stand against the opponents of Wilayah and Imamate and defend the Prophet's chaste household without any fear and anxiety. It was because of this obstinacy and intrepid...

Hesham, by the help of his personal talent, braver...

That very day, Baghdad witnessed the most sensational struggle of the champion of speech Hesham ibn Hakam - the debate between truth and falsehood, the interesting and hilarious debate! Yes, it was a wonderful scene. The scene ended in Hesham's victo...

That very day, Baghdad witnessed the most sensatio...

Although it is clear in the Qur'an and it is also found in most of the Qur'anic verses and traditions from the household of the Prophet [s] that dwellers in the Paradise and the Hell will remain there forever. Words like "Khaledoon", "Khaledeen and M...

Although it is clear in the Qur'an and it is also ...

Younus ibn Yaqub, one of the great followers of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq [a] quotes: That very year during the Hajj season we, the followers of the Imam [a] were in his presence as usual. Hamran ibn A'yan, Muhammad ibn No'man, Hesham ibn Salem, Hamzah ib...

Younus ibn Yaqub, one of the great followers of Im...

Khawarej Hesham, who was never defeated in debates, was a universal champion and his fame spread every where. He was always victorious over his opponents in every debate. Every one was anxious to witness his debates. Haroon, the most powerful caliph ...

Khawarej Hesham, who was never defeated in debates...

Hesham ibn Salem says: "One day a large gathering of disciples and followers of the 6th Imam [a] were encircling the Imam similar to the precious stone around a ring. While we were enlightening ourselves like moths from his candle of knowledge, a Syr...

Hesham ibn Salem says: "One day a large gathering ...

Younus ibn Yaqub 30 says: "One day when we were in the presence of Imam al-Sadiq [a], a man from Syria entered and said, "I am a learned man and well-versed in the fields of speculative theology and Muslim jurisprudence and acquainted with religious ...

Younus ibn Yaqub 30 says: "One day when we were in...

Hesham's first meeting and contact with the light of Wilayah, Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad [a], happened after an evolution through different religions and the deep deliberation of the philosophical schools and also the compilation of his book - Refutati...

Hesham's first meeting and contact with the light ...

The sensational life and ramming debates of Hesham are known to us and we also know that his decisive speech was just like a sharp sword, but sometimes, he had to use dissimulation in his speeches to save himself from attack by the unjust people and ...

The sensational life and ramming debates of Hesham...