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In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ensured that he addresses the two most vital issues during his lifetime, for these should be the sanctuary, guide and leader for the Muslims after his departure from this life. These were the compilation...

In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ens...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established an Islamic system of governance and a way of life. In its first years, the nascent Muslim community in Medina had to contend with a number of attacks and onslaughts by the Quraysh and their allies. T...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established...

Less than two years after the treaty of Hodaybiyah, Quraysh grew impatient with the environment of peace and security that reigned in the land. Muslim losses in the battle of Mu'tah in north Arabia - in today's Jordan - encouraged the Quraysh to stir...

Less than two years after the treaty of Hodaybiyah...

With a significant number of those who embraced Islam migrating from Mecca to Medina, as well as the majority of the native Medinans, it could be said that the first Muslim community began to take shape in the city of Medina, under the guidance of th...

With a significant number of those who embraced Is...

When the news of the Messenger's exodus from Mecca to Medina reached the Muslims in Medina, they began to go every morning to the lava fields and wait there until the heat of noon drove them back. Many days they waited until one day when they had ret...

When the news of the Messenger's exodus from Mecca...

The Quraysh and their allies make the decision that Muhammad must be physically eliminated in order to finish with him and his religion once and for all. But whoever does this would have to deal with the consequences and face the wrath of the respect...

The Quraysh and their allies make the decision tha...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge from their quarter and once more mingle with the people. This was in the tenth year of the noble prophethood, circa 620CE. It was less than six months after the end of this trial when Abu Talib passe...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, and so does the concern of the Quraysh towards them. The elders of Quraysh send Abu Talib, the trusted uncle of the Prophet to him, asking him to stop his call for this new religion, and in return they...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, a...

The Prophet Muhammad used to spend much time in prayer and worship of the one God. This he used to do in a cave, known as Hira, in the al-Noor mountain near the city of Mecca. In 610CE, at the age of forty, Muhammad received the first of the divine r...

The Prophet Muhammad used to spend much time in pr...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He became known for his excellent manners, and because of the honesty in his conduct and dealings he was referred to as al- Saadiq (The Truthful One) and al-Amin (The Trustworthy One). As a youngster Muham...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He be...

Muhammad's father Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib was the best and most pious among the sons of Abdul-Muttalib and his most beloved. Abdullah died while Muhammad was still in his mother's womb. All that he left behind were five camels and a servant gi...

Muhammad's father Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib w...

In the same way the mourning programs have great importance and they may not be ignored, and the Husayni Sha’a’er have a significant role in revitalising the nations and no one can deny this fact. So too are the Qur’an recitation sessions, as the wor...

In the same way the mourning programs have great i...

Question: I have heard a hadith that Imam Baqir alayhis-salam has said, “All Imams are ships of salvation, but Imam Husayn alayhis-salam is the largest (Ship). Is this hadith true, and where can I find it? Answer: It is reported that the Imams (of Ah...

Question: I have heard a hadith that Imam Baqir al...

Every year, the holy month of Muharram acts as a reminder to the Muslims of the sombre memory of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn alayhis-salam, the grandson of the final Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and his progeny. Im...

Every year, the holy month of Muharram acts as a r...

1. To organise programs that emphasise the love and dedication of the Ahl-ul-Bayt alayhum-as-salam such that this love is out of awareness and understanding of the truth. The creation of love in the hearts is the responsibility of the Husayniyahs thr...

1. To organise programs that emphasise the love an...

As for the truths and validity (of the Sha’a’er), they are reflected in the realities we come across in our daily lives. One of the Maraje’ in the holy city of Qum narrated to me an interesting account of his encounter with a Christian priest. He sai...

As for the truths and validity (of the Sha’a’er), ...

In one of the Indian cities where the Muslims used to lead a tranquil life, the British entered one of the Indian cities under the guise of a trade company. The local governor mobilised his forces to resist the British, but with all the efforts he ma...

In one of the Indian cities where the Muslims used...

Allah Almighty says in His Glorious Book: {On that account, We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people, and if any o...

Allah Almighty says in His Glorious Book: {On that...

Imam Zayn al-Abidin alayhis-salam also manifested the essence of this duty by his prolonged grief and weeping for his father. It is reported from Imam Baqir alayhis-salam, “... and he (Imam Zayn al-Abidin) wept for his father for twenty years, and ev...

Imam Zayn al-Abidin alayhis-salam also manifested ...

The Ma'soom Imams alayhum-as-salam annually held Azadari or mourning programs commemorating the day of Ashura, and in fact the Imams of the Ahl-ul-Bayt alayhum-as-salam encouraged others to continue to hold such programs to commemorate the martyrdom ...

The Ma'soom Imams alayhum-as-salam annually held A...

There are therefore certain duties that we must discharge with respect to the movement of Imam Husayn alayhis-salam, some of which are: 1. We must present the movement of Imam Husayn alayhis-salam, as well as his principles and aims to the world thro...

There are therefore certain duties that we must di...