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Despite their different trends, all historians have had to confess that the Hashemite branch of Koreish has been distinctive in mentality, manners, and behavior and has been excelling all others at activities and values. Hashim and his sons and desce...

Despite their different trends, all historians hav...

Imam Zayn ul-Abidin is one of the founders of true piety and virtue of Islam. Historians have reported that he used to seek Allah's mercy for his uncle, al-Abbas, and used to refer to him with the finest words of admiration and commendation. Listen t...

Imam Zayn ul-Abidin is one of the founders of true...

Imam as-Sadiq (a) used to praise his uncle al-Abbas and pay tributes to his heroic situations during the battle of at-Taff: "My uncle al-Abbas was clear-sighted and steadfastly faithful. He fought with his brother al-Hussein, did very well, and was m...

Imam as-Sadiq (a) used to praise his uncle al-Abba...

After holding the Islamic ceremonies of newborns for Imam Ali's new baby, Lady Zaynab (a) turned her face towards her father and asked, "Father, have you chosen a name and a nickname for this new baby?" Her father answered, "Yes, daughter, I have." "...

After holding the Islamic ceremonies of newborns f...

Al-Abbas, too, was the brother of Zaynab al-Kubra, daughter of Fatima az-Zahraa daughter of Prophet Mohammed (s). She was older than al-Abbas. Like her mother the chiefess of the women of this world, Zaynab was the best example of glory, honor, and p...

Al-Abbas, too, was the brother of Zaynab al-Kubra,...

Al-Abbas, was the first child of Umm-ul-Banin. With his birth, Medina shone and the whole world glittered. Waves of pleasures flowed in the family of Ali (a), for the birth of their magnificent moon that would light this world with his merits, and wo...

Al-Abbas, was the first child of Umm-ul-Banin. Wit...

Like the Ahl-ul-Bayt, this lady occupies a great position in the sights of Muslims. Many believe that she has a great position in the sight of God Who will surely respond to any request that is presented through the intercession of her great position...

Like the Ahl-ul-Bayt, this lady occupies a great p...

Umm-ul-Banin had full knowledge of the actual standings and heavenly ranks of the Ahl-ul-Bayt; therefore, she performed her duty towards them so perfectly. Historian have recorded that when she was carried to her husband's house, al-Hasan and al-Huss...

Umm-ul-Banin had full knowledge of the actual stan...

When Imam Ali lost his wife, Fatima the daughter of Prophet Mohammed (s), he summoned his brother Aqil who was a well-known genealogist to ask him to search for a lady being the descendant of heroes so that she would give birth of a courageous, immac...

When Imam Ali lost his wife, Fatima the daughter o...

Umm-ul-Banin is the glorious mother of al-Abbas. Her name is Fatima, daughter of Hizam. Historians have referred to the names of eleven mothers each of whom was known of glory, honor, and good reputation. Her father, too, was one of the most celebrat...

Umm-ul-Banin is the glorious mother of al-Abbas. H...

Undoubtedly the family relation with the great personalities is an honor and dignity, especially when such great personality is the choice of God and the seal of the prophets. Al-Abbas ibn Ali enjoyed a close relation with Prophet Mohammad (a) since ...

Undoubtedly the family relation with the great per...

It should have become clear by now that all the rulers from the Bani Umayya took over rulership by force. The first ruler of the Bani Umayya was Muawiya. He became Caliph only by force. So did his son Yezid. The house of Merwan, too, became rulers by...

It should have become clear by now that all the ru...

He ruled for over nine years. The Sunni Historians Masudi and Ibn Athir describe him as a cruel and bad king. He openly drank wine. He continued using the services of Hajjaj and let him continue with his killings. On the advice of Hajjaj he removed O...

He ruled for over nine years. The Sunni Historians...

When Yezid died, his son Muawiya became the next ruler. But he was a pious person and he was not happy with what his father and, grandfather did. He was not even ready to rule. He died within six months of his father's death. His younger brother Khal...

When Yezid died, his son Muawiya became the next r...

Merwan was succeeded by his eldest son Abdul - Malik in A.H. 65. He ruled for about twenty two years. Before becoming the ruler he was a pious person. When people came to inform him that he had become the ruler, he was reading the Qur'an. He closed t...

Merwan was succeeded by his eldest son Abdul - Mal...

In the earlier part of Yezid's rulership Imam Husain (A.S) dealt with Yezid directly. After the martyrdom of Imam Husain (A.S) on 10th Muharram A.H. 61, Imam Zainul Abidin (A.S) became the direct target of Yezid's cruelty and ill-treatment. He became...

In the earlier part of Yezid's rulership Imam Husa...

Imam Zainul Abidin (A.S) did not have to deal directly with Muawiya although he lived under his rulership for over ten years. This was because Imam Hasan (A.S) and later Imam Husain (A.S) dealt with Muawiya. However, the Imam had to go through all th...

Imam Zainul Abidin (A.S) did not have to deal dire...

It is reported that once Imam's companion, Abu Hamza Thimali was sitting with the Imam in the Imam's house. Suddenly a male child came in the house and ran towards the Imam. Unfortunately, while running, the child fell down and was hurt. The Imam (A....

It is reported that once Imam's companion, Abu Ham...

The Imam's first wife was his cousin, the daughter of Imam Hassan (A.S). Her name was Fatima. She was a very pious person. She was the mother our fifth Imam, Hazrat Muhammad Baqir (A.S). It is reported that once she was sitting leaning against the wa...

The Imam's first wife was his cousin, the daughter...

* May Allah have mercy on you - know that Allah has rights against you. These rights surround you in all your movements, in your rest, in all your body parts and every thing that you use. Some of these rights are big others are small. * The greatest ...

* May Allah have mercy on you - know that Allah ha...

1) Once, one of his companions complained to him that out of jealousy some people whom he had served very well were treating him badly. The Imam gave him some advice which was: * Guard your tongue and do not speak about people whatever comes out of y...

1) Once, one of his companions complained to him t...