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Charles Dickens "If Husayn fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam." Thomas Carlyle "The best lesson which w...

Charles Dickens "If Husayn fought to quench his wo...

Imam Husayn alayhis-salam 3 was the grandson of the final Messenger of Allah Almighty to humanity, the holy Prophet of Islam Muhammad sallallahu-alayhi-wa-aalih 4; the messenger who “has been sent as Mercy to the worlds” to paraphrase the holy Qur’an...

Imam Husayn alayhis-salam 3 was the grandson of th...

The following are some of the sayings of Imam Husayn alayhis-salam on occasions leading to the tragic event of Ashura – 10th of Muharram – 61 H,around 681 CE:‘Death with dignity is better than life with humiliation.’ ‘I do not see death except happin...

The following are some of the sayings of Imam Husa...

This chapter deals with the many different degrees of iman and each mu’min’s share thereof. Al-Miqdad, may Allah be pleased with him, occupies the eighth degree, while Abu Tharr [al-Ghifari], may Allah be pleased with him, occupies the ninth. Salman,...

This chapter deals with the many different degrees...

Allah Created Us to Live Happily Forever; He prepared Us for Such Happiness Be informed that Allah created mankind to live forever happily. Life in the Hereafter has no end. Allah has made the life in this world like a farm wherein one plants somethi...

Allah Created Us to Live Happily Forever; He prepa...

Be informed that unless one looks into these venues and takes his share of them, he shall never taste the sweetness of conviction, even if such believer already has in them degrees and stations [reserved for him] according to the degree of his nearne...

Be informed that unless one looks into these venue...

Be informed, as we have already stated, that a believer ascends the heights when he emulates the Prophet ('s) and his Ahl al-Bayt ('a). It is narrated in Al-Kafi that the son of Ibn Ya`fur quotes Imam al-Sadiq ('a) as having said, 'The Messenger of A...

Be informed, as we have already stated, that a bel...

Be informed that one who seeks the Path of Allah, who aims at achieving what is with Allah, has to observe certain matters so that he may reach his destination. The Guides to this Path, who are the Ahl al-Bayt ('a), have guided us to certain matters ...

Be informed that one who seeks the Path of Allah, ...

Be informed that you are expected to emulate the Sunnah of your Lord, the most Exalted, the most Great, then the Sunnah of your Prophet ('s), then the Sunnah of your Imam. Imam al-Rida ('a) is quoted on p. 241, Vol. 2 of Al-Kafi as having said, 'A be...

Be informed that you are expected to emulate the S...

Be informed that anything big dwarves when compared to something bigger. Anything hard dwarves when compared with something harder. It diminishes and disappears, becoming nothing. One who is pricked by a thorn then bitten by a scorpion sees the thorn...

Be informed that anything big dwarves when compare...

O Brother who is too indifferent to reform himself, ignorant of his own reality! You, poor soul, have two facets and considerations:One of them concerns your own self, you as you are. To this facet have both your vision and observation been absent. F...

O Brother who is too indifferent to reform himself...

Be informed that there are venues which lead to Allah and which number as many as the beings themselves. 10 For each of Allah’s creation there are as many paths leading to Him as many as there are beings. A wretch is one who sees the mercy of Allah a...

Be informed that there are venues which lead to Al...

Be informed that some righteous and kind brothers, who are free of impurities, those who struggle against the evil-insinuating self, have been confused. When Satan the accursed saw them thus struggling against their desires, something which is better...

Be informed that some righteous and kind brothers,...

Be informed, may Allah assist you, that the Prophet ('s) has said,'I was sent (to mankind) in order to perfect the virtues of ethics’ (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 68, p. 382).There is no confusion in this statement, for anything relevant to the Hereafter an...

Be informed, may Allah assist you, that the Prophe...

My 3-year-old son is learning to do many things all by himself. Is now the time to start letting him brush his own teeth? -Erin It's fine to let him practice brushing his teeth before or after you brush them, but kids this age do not have the motor s...

My 3-year-old son is learning to do many things al...

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early. Eye Doctors Be sure to make vision care and eye checks a part of yo...

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kid...

Keeping kids' teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child's teeth and asking you about your water supply. That's because fluoride, a substance th...

Keeping kids' teeth healthy requires more than jus...

Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough can sound awful, it's not usually a sign of a serious condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and ch...

Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of chil...

Flying's Effects on Ears Many of us have felt that weird ear-popping sensation when we fly. For kids (especially babies and young children), it can seem especially odd and even scary at first. But it's a common, normal part of flying. This sometimes ...

Flying's Effects on Ears Many of us have felt that...

Although the flu season lasts from October until May, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, the flu vaccine is usually offered between September and mid-November. Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force give...

Although the flu season lasts from October until M...

The Changing Larynx Yesterday, your son sounded like he's always sounded — like a boy. But today, you heard that first crack in his voice. He's started puberty and several things about him are changing. Along with obvious changes in physical appearan...

The Changing Larynx Yesterday, your son sounded li...