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1. In Isa Ibn-e Ja'far's prison The horsemen took Imam Kadhim (as) to Medina and delivered him to Isabn-e Ja'far. . Imam spent one year in Basra in his prison. Haroon wrote a letter to Isa Ibn-e Ja'far to kill Imam. Having received Haroon's letter, J...

1. In Isa Ibn-e Ja'far's prison The horsemen took ...

When his honorable father Imam Sadiq (as) passed away the students and disciples of his father focused their attention upon him and took knowledge benefit from him for a period of Thirty-three years. Some of his students 1. Ibn-e-Abi Omair: This man ...

When his honorable father Imam Sadiq (as) passed a...

And be good to the neighbour who is your relative and to the neighbour who is not a relative . . . (Qur'an, 4:36) Islam has great respect for the mutual rights and duties of neighbours. The Holy Prophet said: Jibra'1 always used to advise me to be ge...

And be good to the neighbour who is your relative ...

As the foregoing discussion has made clear, one of the basic differences between the Islâmic system and the Capitalist system with regard to the distribution of wealth is that Capitalism allows interest, while Islâm forbids it. Now, it would be prope...

As the foregoing discussion has made clear, one of...

One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the purpose of showing his son how the poor people live so he could be thankful for his wealth. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be c...

One day a father of a very wealthy family took his...

Ingredients: Servings:2 2 2 1. 20 ounces fresh brewed hot coffee, your favorite 2. 1 smaller vanilla bean, fresh and soft 3. 2 cinnamon sticks 4. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if not using the butter mix) 5. 1 teaspoon butter (if not using the butt...

Ingredients: Servings:2 2 2 1. 20 ounces fresh b...

Ingredients: Servings:2 1. 1 1/2 cups peach nectar 2. 2 tablespoons honey 3. 2 large peaches, ripe, peeled, pitted, chopped 4. 1 1/2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) 5. 2 medium bananas (if berries aren't frozen, freeze at least 1 banana) Direct...

Ingredients: Servings:2 1. 1 1/2 cups peach necta...

When Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (A.S.) wanted to offer Ismai'l/Ishmael (A.S.) as a sacrifice, he said to Haajar, Isma'il's mother, Haajar: "Adorn our son, because I want to take him to party of the Beloved (Allah (SWT))." Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) refraine...

When Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (A.S.) wanted to offe...

It is beyond the power of ordinary mortals to pen the merits and virtues of Hazrat Zainab (A.S.), whose praise requires a tongue as eloquent as that of the Holy Qur’an or as fluently expressive as that of Prophet Muahammad (SAWA) and his Infallible p...

It is beyond the power of ordinary mortals to pen ...

Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyeda Fatima (s.a.), was an exemplary woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance; she performed her divine duties to the best of her ability. She was...

Sayyeda Zainab (s.a.), the daughter of Imam Ali (a...

One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About th...

One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach...

Ali was born some thirty years after the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He belonged to the most respectable family of Quraish, the Banu Hashim. His father "Abu Talib" was the real uncle of the Holy Prophet who brought him up after the death of the...

Ali was born some thirty years after the birth of ...

Virtue Number 1 Hasan bin Ahmad bin Sokhtaweyh narrated in Kufa in the year three hundred and seventy-four from Abu Bakr Mohammad bin Ahmad bin Isa bin Mihran, from Yahya bin Abdul Hamid, from Qays bin Rabee’, from Aamash, from Abaya, from Habba Al-‘...

Virtue Number 1 Hasan bin Ahmad bin Sokhtaweyh nar...

Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab of the 30th year of the Elephant (A.D. 600). His cousin, Muhammad, was now 30 years old. Ali's parents were Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib, and Fatima, the daughter of Asad, both of the clan of Hashim. Ali was born ins...

Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab of the 30th year...

Although I had a Muslim upbringing and went to an Islamic school, I didn’t really know Islam until very recently (I am now in my twenties). Sure, I knew some chapters from Qur’an, wore “hijab”, and even “prayed and fasted” at times; but real Iman (fa...

Although I had a Muslim upbringing and went to an ...

Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the ninth Imam and son of Imam Reza (A.S.), was appointed to Imamate at age of seven. As Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), also referred to as Imam Javad and Abu Ja'far, was the first Imam to be appointed to Imamate at such a youn...

Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the ninth Imam and son ...

Lailatul Raghaib & first Thursday of Rajab As for the night of the first Friday of the month of Rajab or its first night, both known as the "Night of wishes" (laylat al-ragha'ib) during which is performed the salat al-ragha'ib. It is related that the...

Lailatul Raghaib & first Thursday of Rajab As for ...

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...

Clemency and suppression of anger stand for self-possession in situations that arouse anger. They are noble traits—they indicate self-excellence and result in affection and amicability: “(Among) the servants of the Beneficent Allah are those who walk...

Clemency and suppression of anger stand for self-p...

It is an indisputable fact of Islam that a noble man of the highest caliber, from the progeny of the Holy Prophet (S.A.) and offspring of Hazrat Fatema Zahra (S.A.) will appear in the last era of the world, defunct religion, establish justice and equ...

It is an indisputable fact of Islam that a noble m...

Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled 1 (5.5-ounce) can peach or apricot nectar, chilled 1/2 cup milk, cold 1 cup orange sherbet 1 small banana Directions: Chill two tall glasses in freezer or refrigerator. Put all ingredients exc...

Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice, chi...