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He inherited the knowledge of his grandfather the Messenger of God (S.A.W.), thus becoming its pioneering fountainhead that quenched the thirst of those who were thirsty for knowledge. History narrates a great deal of his scholarly stances and intell...

He inherited the knowledge of his grandfather the ...

Good manners constitute a significant part of ones personality. They unveil the innermost nature of the individual, highlighting the extent of its purity of origin when it translates belief into action. The Imam was characterized by a most noble pers...

Good manners constitute a significant part of ones...

The attitude of the then rulers towards Imam al-Rida (A.S.) and the other Imams may provide us with a clear view of the distinctions which raised their personalities to the zenith. And it is essential to explain the phenomenon of the governments atti...

The attitude of the then rulers towards Imam al-Ri...

Generally speaking, an Imam enjoys a unique personality and distinctive characteristics, in as far as Shia followers of the Imams are concerned; therefore, he is not permitted to do what others are, such as falling into error, or getting confused abo...

Generally speaking, an Imam enjoys a unique person...

Lineage He is Ali son of Mousa son of Jafer son of Muhammad son of Ali son of al-Husayn son of Ali son of Abu Talib (A.S.), eighth in the series of the Imams belonging to the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.). His birthplace is Medina, and his resting place is Toos...

Lineage He is Ali son of Mousa son of Jafer son of...

Imam al-Rida is one of the bed-rocks of Islamic thought and one of its main rich sources of knowledge. After the demise of his father Imam Mousa ibn Ja'fer (A.S.), the secrets of the Divine Message and the keys to its treasures became attainable to h...

Imam al-Rida is one of the bed-rocks of Islamic th...

Imam Abul-Hassan II, Ali ibn Mousa al-Rida, is the eighth in the series of the Imams from the Household of the Prophet in whose personalities all the standards of greatness have been personified; so, they became its most magnificent example and most ...

Imam Abul-Hassan II, Ali ibn Mousa al-Rida, is the...

One very good method of good upbringing is the appreciation and encouragement when a child performs well. This will have a salutary effect on the mind of the child. It will provide him the reason to do still better in the future. Every human being lo...

One very good method of good upbringing is the app...

Lots of parents give physical punishment to their children in the interest of proper upbringing. Even some teachers too contribute to this attitude. They believe that the devils cannot be tamed with mere words. In the past a majority of people believ...

Lots of parents give physical punishment to their ...

.Lots of parents prefer to give non-physical punishments to their children in times of need. For example, if a child misbehaves, he is locked in a dark room or a big trunk. Sometimes the parents shout and use bad language in anger when a child commit...

.Lots of parents prefer to give non-physical punis...

The human beings are instinctively attracted towards God and religion. The fountainhead of this instinct is the human nature. Allah says in the Holy Book: “Then set thou thy face uprightly for ( the right) religion, in natural devotion to the truth(f...

The human beings are instinctively attracted towar...

Today’s children are the youth of tomorrow. They will run the affairs of the society in the future. Their awareness and understanding of the political compulsions of the country will be of great importance. They will be the keepers of the cultural an...

Today’s children are the youth of tomorrow. They w...

Some children are physically handicapped from birth, others develop infirmities after accidents. There are many physical disabilities like blindness, lameness, deafness, dumbness etc. There are other children, who may not have any physical abnormalit...

Some children are physically handicapped from birt...

Books are one of the best tools for training and upbringing. A good book always has a salutary effect on the mind of a reader. It will elevate spirit and thoughts. It will augment his store of knowledge. Books help in correcting moral ineptitude. Par...

Books are one of the best tools for training and u...

It is true that the boys attain the age of responsibility (baligh) at fifteen and the girls at age nine. This is the age when the juridical norms become mandatory for them. But the performance of religious duties may not be postponed till the child r...

It is true that the boys attain the age of respons...

Sexuality is one of the most sensitive instincts of the human nature. This in fact is a highly constructive instinct of the human race. It will have both positive and negative effects on the psychological and physiological life of the human beings. M...

Sexuality is one of the most sensitive instincts o...

The radio, television and cinema are very useful inventions. They can be very good tools for training and education. The tenets of faith and moral values can be propagated through these media. The thoughts of the people can be sharpened by means of t...

The radio, television and cinema are very useful i...

One matter of some concern is the differences and fights between children at homes. When a family has more than one child, there is likelihood of fights. One thinks that the other is usurping his privileges and has unnecessarily come to share things ...

One matter of some concern is the differences and ...

Criticising others and finding faults in them for no reason is one of the worst habits of human beings.People hate the persons who habitually keep on finding fault with others. They try to avoid such troublesome persons. Sometimes this faultfinding b...

Criticising others and finding faults in them for ...

Backbiting is a very bad habit, and unfortunately it is very much prevalent in the society. If someone speaks something against someone, the backbiter carries the word to the other person saying that so-and-so was saying such-and-such a thing about y...

Backbiting is a very bad habit, and unfortunately ...

A good friend and companion is the greatest gift of God. In adversity, a friend only is the refuge for a person and solace for his heart and soul. In this world, that is full of hardships and hurdles, presence of a true friend is absolutely necessary...

A good friend and companion is the greatest gift o...