Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter,...

Allah has given us power over animals and allowed ...

it cannot be defined in so many sentences. It can only be perceived through studying the lives and spiritual radiance of holy men and saints. Some of the most intimate glimpses of the pious Muslim soul are to be found in supplicatios. Types of Prayer...

it cannot be defined in so many sentences. It can ...

and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Quran 16:120-121). One of Abraham's main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah's will. When he was all pre...

and in the next he will most surely be among the r...

Sacrifice), marking the end of the pilgrimage. On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims around the world wear their nicest clothing and attend a special prayer gathering in the morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone stands up to...

Sacrifice), marking the end of the pilgrimage. On ...

On the 10th day of Zul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate this feast of commitment, obedience and self sacrifice to Allah. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of P...

On the 10th day of Zul-Hijjah, the last month of t...

h's forgiveness. While his tongue busy praising Allah, death came to him. So, his great matchless soul ascended to its Creator after it had enlightened the cultural scientific life in Islam. When the Imam died, the most wonderful stage of the Islamic...

h's forgiveness. While his tongue busy praising Al...

O’ Allah! You are pure and guiltless, and really You are my God. O’ Allah! I prostrate only for You as a worship. O’ God my pray and worship is little, increase it by Your Mercy. O’ God! Protect me from Your torture when You gather Your slaves. And a...

O’ Allah! You are pure and guiltless, and really Y...

With this point in view, the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) says: “Amongst my followers, those women are excellent, who are beautiful and their Mehr is also less.” (Wafi, Kitab-e-Nikah p. 15). Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) says that the enormous Mehr is the main drawb...

With this point in view, the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) sa...

the youngest daughter of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) had come of marriageable age, and the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) had to consider the question of her marriage. Abu Bakar (L.A) waited on the Holy Prophet (S.A.W), and asked for the hand of Bibi Fatima Zahra...

the youngest daughter of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) ...

Imam Ali (a.s.) makes the proposal Hazrat Umm-e-Salma narrates that : One day Imam Ali(a.s.) approached the Prophet Mohammad(S.A.W.)at his house. Imam Ali(a.s.) entered and greeted the Prophet(S.A.W.)and the Prophet(S.A.W.)replied in the same kind ma...

Imam Ali (a.s.) makes the proposal Hazrat Umm-e-Sa...

During the era of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) there lived a rich man by the name of Abdur Rahman ibn Awf, whom as the custom of the pre-Islamic era believed a large dowry [Dowry, also known as Sidaq refers to a wealth that a husband offers his wife as ...

During the era of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) there ...

In spite of all these efforts, Ma’oon would fail and the Imam would gain a higher popularity and power amongst the people. This would even scare the military who had control over the reins of government. Imam Jawad (A.S.) successfully protected Imama...

In spite of all these efforts, Ma’oon would fail a...

The Hajj occurs from the 8th to the 12th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. This date cannot be aligned directly with Western calendars, but in the early 21st century, it occurs roughly in the November-January timeframe. In 2...

The Hajj occurs from the 8th to the 12th day of Dh...

If a person does not attain the required capability (Isteta’at), then hajj is not wajib on him/her. If such a person performs the hajj without the required capability, then his hajj is OK, but he has to perform the hajj again in future if and when he...

If a person does not attain the required capabilit...

When we come to the sacrificial grounds in Mina, the innumerable sacrifices performed there leave us amazed and perplexed; basically, is it possible for animal-sacrifice to be a part of the rituals associated with an act of worship? But when we bring...

When we come to the sacrificial grounds in Mina, t...

(i) He should be pubescent. (ii) He should be sane and free, that is, he should not be insane and should not be a slave.(iii) Because of going to Mecca for Hajj performance, he should not be obliged to commit a prohibited act, avoidance of which is m...

(i) He should be pubescent. (ii) He should be sane...