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Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah (may God’s mercy be upon him), reported from his father Amir al-Muminin (A), saying: Much clamour was raised about Merry the Coptic (Umm Ibrahim), regarding her Coptic cousin who used to visit and frequent to her. The Proph...

Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah (may God’s mercy be upo...

The above-mentioned were excerptions of the utterances of the eminent religious leaders, in respect of showing the status of the Messenger’s speech regarding the religious affairs. Concerning his words regarding the worldly affairs, it is said about ...

The above-mentioned were excerptions of the uttera...

They (traditionists) made the spoken Sunnah in the third degree, following the practised Sunnah, which comes after the Qur’an, that reached us through successive chain (mutawatir), in a way no doubt can be ascribed to it. For this reason it is quite ...

They (traditionists) made the spoken Sunnah in the...

Another important cause of disagreement between the gnostics and others especially the jurists, is the special view that the gnostics hold about shari'at, tariqat and Haqiqat. The gnostics and the jurists agree that the rules of Islamic law are based...

Another important cause of disagreement between th...

At a number of places in the Holy Qur'an Allah has directed people to ponder over the contents of the Holy Book and not to pass by them cursorily In a large number of verses, the universe and the entire creation have been described as Allah's signs. ...

At a number of places in the Holy Qur'an Allah has...

Out of the companions of the Holy Prophet Imam Ali is known for the eloquent description of gnostic truths and the stages of spiritual life. His sayings on this subject are a treasure of knowledge. As for the other companions of the Holy Prophet, the...

Out of the companions of the Holy Prophet Imam Ali...

Both the practical and theoretical aspects of gnosis are closely related to Islam, for like every other religion or rather more than any other religion Islam determines and explains man's relation to Allah, to the universe and to other man. Now the q...

Both the practical and theoretical aspects of gnos...

We now come to the theoretical aspect of gnosis. The theoretical gnosis deals with the nature of the universe and discusses man, God and the world. As such this part of gnosis has a close resemblance to theosophy, for both of them interpret the natur...

We now come to the theoretical aspect of gnosis. T...

The science of gnosis is one of the sciences which were born and grew on the lap of Islamic culture. This science can be studied and investigated from two angles, one of them being sociological and the other scientific. There is one important differe...

The science of gnosis is one of the sciences which...

A survey has shown that using computers, mobiles and TVs at night affects children's sleep and, therefore, their health, mood and performance at school.Studies show that many children are severely sleep deprived. One in three children aged 12 to 16 s...

A survey has shown that using computers, mobiles a...

In November 2006, at the age of 14, Charlotte Esler was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. She is now in remission. "For at least nine months before I was diagnosed, I started getting really bad breathing problems. We'd just been on a hiking holiday,...

In November 2006, at the age of 14, Charlotte Esle...

If you have cancer, discussing it with your children may be difficult. But listening and talking to them can be reassuring and can help them come to terms with it. Keep it simple Children may have heard things about cancer that frighten them, so spea...

If you have cancer, discussing it with your childr...

It can be difficult to talk about drugs with your kids, but a few key pointers can make it a whole lot easier. Use these tips to help you talk openly about drugs with your child. 1. Do your homework Make sure you understand enough about drugs, includ...

It can be difficult to talk about drugs with your ...

Your child will be offered a number of NHS health checks to help monitor their development. Childhood screening Screening for children continues up to the age of 16 and is designed to make sure that any health problems they may have are spotted and c...

Your child will be offered a number of NHS health ...

Coughs, colds, stomach bugs and scraped knees are all a part of growing up. They're easier to deal with if you have a few essentials to hand.Pharmacist Brendan Nyss has seen all the typical childhood complaints at his busy pharmacy in Jersey. He give...

Coughs, colds, stomach bugs and scraped knees are ...

Most girls start their periods when they’re about 12, but they can start as early as age 8, so it’s important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they’re prepared before the big day.Many parents feel awkward talking about periods, especia...

Most girls start their periods when they’re about ...

Deborah Packenham, from Barnet, has three children. Her youngest son, Johnny, 11, has autism. She describes her experience of caring for him.“Johnny is my third child and he wasn’t like the other two. He was much more aggressive. He never pointed the...

Deborah Packenham, from Barnet, has three children...

Diagnosing a learning disability can be difficult, and in some cases it isn't clear what the learning disability is or why it happened. However, your child’s abilities and needs can be assessed to make sure they get the support they need. Diagnosis S...

Diagnosing a learning disability can be difficult,...

If you've learned that your child is overweight, there are simple steps you can take, with support if you want it, to help your child move towards a healthy weight.Your child’s weight matters, because it can affect their health now and in the future....

If you've learned that your child is overweight, t...

Dr Anne MacGregor of the National Migraine Centre gives tips for parents on how to recognise and treat headaches in children. Most children and teenagers get at least one headache a year. They’re often different from the headaches adults get, so par...

Dr Anne MacGregor of the National Migraine Centre ...

Many people think that depression affects only adults. In fact, children and teenagers can be affected, too. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics, 10% of children in Great Britain aged between five and 16 have a recognisable m...

Many people think that depression affects only adu...