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Reply : Before proving the groundlessness of this loathsome accusation made against the Shi‘ah by some ignorant or spiteful people, it is appropriate to trace its origin.The origin of this accusationThe noble verses of the Qur’an and some relevant ha...

Reply : Before proving the groundlessness of this ...

It has been narrated from 'Alqamah b. al-Hasin that he said, "I heard Qais b. 'Asim al-Minqari say, 'I was with the Messenger of Allah (S) with a contingent from the tribe of Bani Tamim, when he said to me: "Go and perform a ghusl with water mixed wi...

It has been narrated from 'Alqamah b. al-Hasin tha...

by Nancy S. Holliday If you want to hit a home run, you have to be able to see how far away the baseball is as it crosses home plate. Your brain has to take a measurement. How does it do it? This experiment will show you. Use string to hang a paper c...

by Nancy S. Holliday If you want to hit a home run...

The Prophet Shu'ayb was a descendent of the Prophet Ibrahim. He was sent to Midian and the Dwellers of the wood to give them Allah's message. The Midianite people committed many sins. They gave short measures and weights, they robbed people and caus...

The Prophet Shu'ayb was a descendent of the Prophe...

The literal meaning of zakat In defining zakat, it is said to have both the meaning of cleansing and nurturing. If zakat's definition is taken from the root Arabic word, tazkiya meaning cleansing, the sense of zakat becomes attached to property, i.e....

The literal meaning of zakat In defining zakat, it...

An Individuals faith in the principles of religion, endeavors to find accurate instructions from the text of the Quran and also from the statements and practices of the Prophet (Book & Sunnah) and acts accordingly in good faith. Anyone who understand...

An Individuals faith in the principles of religion...

What you need: a good attitude and a little creativity Perhaps the most important factor to consider is your own attitude and approach toward eating in general. Avoid forcing your children to eat vegetables – or any other food for that matter. Encour...

What you need: a good attitude and a little creati...

Will eating good fatty acids make you fat? Olive oil contains 120 calories per tablespoon and 14 grams of fat. But can you believe that olive oil has been used as a dieting tool to lose weight? There are plenty of people that I've seen who look fit a...

Will eating good fatty acids make you fat? Olive o...

A narration from the book “Ikmaal al-Diin” On the authority of Musaa ibn Muhammad he said: Lady Hakima bint Muhammad bin Ali ibn Musaa ibn Ja’far ibn Muhammad ibn Ali ibn al-Husain ibn Ali ibn abi Ta’lib related to me: Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali ...

A narration from the book “Ikmaal al-Diin” On the ...

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the...

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. ...

The holy Imam Ali Zaynul-Abidin is the Fourth Apostolic Imam. His epithet was Abu Muhammad and was popularly titled as Zaynul-Abidin. The mother of this Holy Imam was the royal personage, Shahr Banu, the daughter of King Yazdgerd, the last pre-Islami...

The holy Imam Ali Zaynul-Abidin is the Fourth Apos...

Name : al-Abbas (a.s.) Title : Alamdar-e-lashkar-e-Hussain (as.), Qamar bani Hashim Agnomen : Abul Fazl Father : Imam Ali Amir al-Muminin (a.s.) Mother : Fatima bint-e-Huzzam ibn-e-Khalid (a.s.) Birth : 4th Shabaan 26 AH. Death : Martyred in Karbala ...

Name : al-Abbas (a.s.) Title : Alamdar-e-lashkar-e...

Abbas bin Ali was a whole world of virtues and merits. His personality included each and every lofty characteristic. It is however sufficient honor for him to be the son of Imam Ali, the model of human perfection. Thus, Abbas inherited all elements o...

Abbas bin Ali was a whole world of virtues and mer...

Al-Husayn ibn 'Ali Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada (Peace be Upon him) Name: al-Husayn. Title: Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada'. Agnomen: Abu 'Abdillah. Father' s name: 'Ali Amir al-Mu'minin. Mother's name:Fatimah (Daughter of the Holy Prophet). Birth: In Medina on Thursday, ...

Al-Husayn ibn 'Ali Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada (Peace be Up...

Tips to Stay Cool Under Fire By Stephanie Watson It's the day of the big presentation at work -- the one that's either going to land you a promotion, or get you fired. Your stress is beginning to show. Perspiration stains are seeping across the under...

Tips to Stay Cool Under Fire By Stephanie Watson I...

By: Jacob Felts Women and babies have been interrelated since the very beginning. It is a natural phenomenon and there is nothing unusual about it. All young women want to bear a child or in other words become a mother. These days even for a career w...

By: Jacob Felts Women and babies have been interre...

Wilson: The history of the Prophet informs us that at the age of forty, while he was worshipping on Mount Hira, the light of God shone upon him and he heard the voice of the Truth. At that moment his commission as a messenger of God to mankind commen...

Wilson: The history of the Prophet informs us that...

In the wake of the seventh century of the Christian era, a youthful man in the prime of his life could be seen walking in the streets of Holy Mecca, deep in his own thoughts, yet with a gentle smile, never forgetting to return the salutations of the ...

In the wake of the seventh century of the Christia...

He was foretold by Abraham. He was prophesied by Moses. He was promised by Jesus. He was predicted by all divine messengers that had appeared in different eras and in different parts of the earth to keep humanity on the right track. And when Muhammad...

He was foretold by Abraham. He was prophesied by M...

Loneliness is a primary source of “deprivation” stress. People can experience the same physical and emotional impacts from loneliness as they do from work overload or difficult life circumstances. But can children feel loneliness? Research indicates ...

Loneliness is a primary source of “deprivation” st...

Whatever the Holy prophet has said about the Imamat, has already been mentioned in the previous chapters. Every Imam has mentioned about his successor. Just as Imam Ali Amirul Momeneen appointed Imam Hasan as his successor, Imam Hasan appointed Imam ...

Whatever the Holy prophet has said about the Imama...