There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, but one can recite any verses of the Qur`an or read any supplication. Tawaf is the second obligatory action in ‘Umratultamattu’. Hajj becomes invalid if the Tawaf is intentionally not done, whether th...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, b...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be done, and these places are called Miqaat. There are nine of them, and they are: 1. Dhil-Hulaifah: This place is next to Medina, and is nowadays called Abyar ‘Ali. It is about 428 kilometres, and it i...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be d...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram which are two pieces: 1.The wraparound (izar) 2 The robe (rida`). Conditions For Ihram The conditions for these clothes are the same of that for clothes in prayer. They must not be made from pure si...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram wh...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting on land. 2. Sexual intercourse. 3. Kissing of women. 4. Touching women with desire. 5. Looking at a woman with desire, or to sexually frolic with her. 6. Masturbation. 7. Getting married. 8. Usi...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting o...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of Hajj in order that you pilgrimage does not become invalid or be incomplete, or that you don’t get the complete reward without you knowing. Donot be shy to ask, and especially ask people of knowledge, a...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of H...

Only a few days after the burial of the Prophet, the enemies took by force Fadak. Fadak which had been the property that was in possession of Fâtemeh while the Messenge of God was still alive. But soon after the Prophet's decease, suddenly they...

Only a few days after the burial of the Prophet, t...

In the 3rd year of Hijrah the first son was born to Fatima (S.A.), who was named "Hasan (A.S.)." The birth of this child saved the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) from the torture of the enemies and the sorrow of the separation of friends. He (P.B.U.H.) happily a...

In the 3rd year of Hijrah the first son was born t...

There are a number of Islamic traditions on the status and dignity of Mother of Believers Hazrat Khadijah (S.A). Some of these traditions are mentioned below. 1. The Holy Prophet said: Gabriel came to me and said: O, Messenger of God! This is Khadij...

There are a number of Islamic traditions on the st...

Khadijah, the kind and devoted wife of the holy Prophet of Islam, passed away in the month of Ramadhan in the 10th year of hegira at the age of sixty-five. The holy Prophet conducted the funerals personally and laid her to rest at the Abu Talib Cemet...

Khadijah, the kind and devoted wife of the holy Pr...

It is pertinent here to narrate some verses of the Holy Qur’an which are said by the exegetes to have been revealed about Hazrat Khadijah or are related to her. Khadijah, the Chosen and Purified “And when the angels said: O Mary! Surely Allah has c...

It is pertinent here to narrate some verses of the...

Hazrat Khadijah (S.A) became ill three years before the migration or journey of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Prophet Mohammad (Peace by upon him) paid a visit to her and said, “O Khadijah! Do you know ...

Hazrat Khadijah (S.A) became ill three years befor...

“Marriage is part of my Sunnah and whoever disregards (my Sunnah) is not from us.”‌ As the Final Messenger of God to mankind, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who promulgated the most universally comprehensive Shari’a, led the most excellently exemplar...

“Marriage is part of my Sunnah and whoever disrega...

There began the married life of Ali and Fâtemeh. From the first, every chore was divided among them : what was inside the house, came to Fâtemeh’s responsability, and what was outside of their home came to Ali's responsability. Their lif...

There began the married life of Ali and Fâte...

Fâtemeh had many suitors. As one would imagine, becoming the son in law of Hazrate Mohammad-e Mostafâ [Peace be upon him!], was something to be desired, and everybody wished to become such, from the bottom of his heart, and to be granted ...

Fâtemeh had many suitors. As one would imagi...

The difference in the scope of obligations and responsibilities between a wife and a husband One of the differences which exists between men and women as Imam Ali (AS) has pointed out is the difference in the field of obligations and responsibilitie...

The difference in the scope of obligations and res...

A Psychological Perspective The difference between men and women according to Imam Ali (AS) from the psychological perspective One of the important principles which should be considered about women and therefore, one should refer to Imam Ali (AS), ...

A Psychological Perspective The difference betwee...

The Holy prophet was awaiting the Divine order in this respect, till Imam Ali approached him and asked for her hand in marriage. The Holy Prophet came to Hadhrat Fatimah and asked, "My daughter! Do you consent to be wedded to Ali, as I am so command...

The Holy prophet was awaiting the Divine order in ...

The first of the month of Zil-Hijjah is the auspicious anniversary of the blessed marriage of the noblest-ever pair. It is the day on which in the year 2 AH, Holy Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) solemnized the nuptials of his Immaculate Daughter, Hazrat Fate...

The first of the month of Zil-Hijjah is the auspic...

1 - Take patience as your pillow , hug poverty , discard lusts , opposse your self _ desire and know that you are seen by God , so look how you are (Tohaf Al_Okool , P.478) 2 - Whoever had three thing , will never regret : 1 - Refraining from hast...

1 - Take patience as your pillow , hug poverty , d...

We humans inherently cannot live without a support. The way human is created is that everyone seeks a support to depend on. Humans are divided into four categories based on what they depend on in life. At the first level, the lowest level of humani...

We humans inherently cannot live without a support...

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and shared in enriching the scholarly school during the period of his leadership, which lasted nearly 17 years, and, also, safeguarded its patrimony. That period (of the Holy Imam) was distinguished by two...

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and s...