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Keep an open mind about each other's views. Help each other, but not being overly solicitous (giving in too easily, or being a "Yes!" rubber stamp person). Be flexible. Give a little to get a little. Show kindness. Say, "Thanks! Excuse me. Please......

Keep an open mind about each other's views. Help ...

Respect your husband/wife. You can even look at other men/women. But never ever cheat on them. Go out together. Sometimes go out to each something at a pretty restaurant, or even if it is just a hot dog... go and talk about life and dreams. Be nice t...

Respect your husband/wife. You can even look at ot...

Marriage. The gathering of two souls that truly love each other, and that nothing but God can separate. How romantic, isn't it? But, unfortunately, people that are married too long, even though they still feel love feelings for their partner, tend to...

Marriage. The gathering of two souls that truly lo...

After a difficult year of separation from her beloved brother, Lady Fatima Masuma (A) decided to go to him. She began this journey from Madina to Khur?s?n, in the year 201 A.H, accompanied by a caravan made up of some members of her household and fri...

After a difficult year of separation from her belo...

Mother of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her)Hazrat Najmah is the mother of Imam Reza and Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be upon Them). Tens of names and epithets have been mentioned by historical books related to Hazrat Najmah such as Najmah, Toktam, Tahe...

Mother of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her)Hazr...

BirthOne can hear the sound of joyfulness by heavenly beings from the city of Medina. There is a ray of light beaming out of the simple and affable home of Imam Kazem (Peace Be Upon Him). The stars have become brighter and the moon is shining like th...

BirthOne can hear the sound of joyfulness by heave...

Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Blessed and the Gracious Divine Lady from the Holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) was born in the holy city of Medina on the First Day of the month of Dhu al-Qa"dah 173 A.H. Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) was the most learned schola...

Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.) the Blessed and the G...

Date of birthThere are major differences concerning the birth date of Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her) and the main reason is due to the efforts made at that time for curbing the Shias and their attempts to hide their religious identity. Furtherm...

Date of birthThere are major differences concernin...

There are about 25 verses about intercession in the Holy Qur’an. The word intercession (Shafa’at) and other words derived from it have been repeated 30 times in the Qur’an. The repetition of the words underline the significance of the issue of interc...

There are about 25 verses about intercession in th...

In order to interpret the Qur’anic concept of intercession, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) of Islam and his true successors in their remarks referred to it as an Islamic principle. There are thousands of traditions on intercession and its requirements in th...

In order to interpret the Qur’anic concept of inte...

Addressing Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him), Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God Upon Him and His Progeny) said: “O Ali, he who goes on pilgrimage to me or one of my descendents, will be visited by me on the Day of Judgment and will be saved by me from th...

Addressing Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him), Prophet M...

Fatima Ma’soomah too intercedes and the expanse of her intercession encompasses the entire history of Islam. The reason for qualification of Fatima Ma’soomah to intercede is explained in a tradition handed down from Prophet of Islam: “He, who learns...

Fatima Ma’soomah too intercedes and the expanse of...

Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him) had many sisters. Amongst them, Hazrat Ma’soomah (Peace Be Upon Her) treads a different path similar to the path pursued by Hazrat Zeinab (Peace Be Upon Her). At that juncture in history, Hazrat Ma’sumah was tasked with ...

Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him) had many sisters. Am...

Being a virtuous incarnate, it is no exaggeration if we call Hazrat Massoumah (SA) second to Hazrat Fatima (SA). She passed away in the prime of her life, at age 17, away from her home. She departed from Medina to Marve, eager to meet her brother Ima...

Being a virtuous incarnate, it is no exaggeration ...

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: soon a lady by the name Fatimah from my family will be buried in Qum. Heaven becomes obligatory on one who visits her. Imam Radha (A.S.) said: One who visits her will be granted Heaven. Imam Jawad (A.S.) said: that one who vis...

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: soon a lady by the name Fa...

The place where Lady Fatima Masuma (A) is buried was known at the time of her burial as “B?bel?n”. It was a deserted area with no buildings. It belonged to M?s? ibn Khazraj, who donated it for the purpose of the burial of this noble lady.After the pl...

The place where Lady Fatima Masuma (A) is buried w...

The people of Qum made a mausoleum of straw structure, which was intended to be given the utmost respect and importance for this lady, the daughter and the sister of the Imam. After 50 years, the daughter of Imam Jawad called Zainab, instructed for f...

The people of Qum made a mausoleum of straw struct...

The Muslims and the well wishers of Ahlul-bayt respectfully washed the holy body of Hadhrat Ma'soomah and shrouded her, and when the burial time arrived the As'ari nobles decide to bury her at a special place and not at the common cemetery. This was ...

The Muslims and the well wishers of Ahlul-bayt res...

Fatemah Ma'soomah and her companions finally entered the town of Qum on 23rd Rabi ul-Awwal 201 (A.H.) where they were very warmly welcome by the people of the town. The people of Qum were elated to have the daughter of the seventh Imam among them. Mu...

Fatemah Ma'soomah and her companions finally enter...

One year had passed since the 8th Imam had left for Merv. All the Prophets family members living in Medina yearned and were eager for his return.It was already a year now that they had not seen their dear Imam and their hearts only desired and yearne...

One year had passed since the 8th Imam had left fo...

Merv is the name of a city in Khurasaan. After Imam Kadhim's death, Imam Ridha (A.S.) assured the office of the Imamate. He was 35 years old. He was now the protector of Islamic Ummah and the guide of the Muslims. He was the only successor who was gi...

Merv is the name of a city in Khurasaan. After Ima...