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THE FOUR SPECIAL DEPUTIES After the martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s) the mantle of Imamate fell on the young shoulders of Imam Mahdi (a.s). Due to the severe restrictions imposed by the reigning Caliph, Imam Mahdi (a.s) was forced to conceal him...

THE FOUR SPECIAL DEPUTIES After the martyrdom of ...

Curing Ailments The Earth of Karbala There are several ahadith (traditions) in Tufatuz Za-ir, Safinatun Najat and Mafatihun Najat that the earth of Karbala (from the precinct of the resting place of Imam Husayn), known as khak shifa, cures every ail...

Curing Ailments The Earth of Karbala There are se...

Allah The Concept of God in Islam by : Yasin T. al-Jibouri In any theistic religion, the concept of God rests at the core of its beliefs, tenets and practices, and it determines what its adherents regard as admissible or otherwise. It shapes their a...

Allah The Concept of God in Islam by : Yasin T. al...

Dua-e-Ahd It is reported from Imam Ja'fer Sadiq (a) that whoever recites this du'a for forty days, after morning prayers will be amongst the helpers of the 12th Imam (a). Should he/she die before the reappearance of the Imam (a), Allah will raise hi...

Dua-e-Ahd It is reported from Imam Ja'fer Sadiq (...

An Introduction to 'Ilm al-Kalam by : Martyr Murtada Mutahhari This long article is a part of Martyr Murtada Mutahhari's book Ashna'i ba 'ulum-e Islami (An Introduction to the Islamic Sciences). The book consists of seven parts: (1) logic (2) philos...

An Introduction to 'Ilm al-Kalam by : Martyr Murta...

About the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) The Islamic Information and News Network (IINN) is happy to announce that the Islamic book, Finality of Prophethood, by Syed Abul A'la Maududi, a renowned scholar from Pakistan, will be made available electronically...

About the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) The Islamic Inf...

A Glance at the Life of the Holy Porphet of Islam In the Name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate Before the advent of Islam, people all over the world were sadly impoverished in thought, opinions, and individual and social attitudes. Although su...

A Glance at the Life of the Holy Porphet of Islam ...

A Brief Biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.) When Almighty Allah sent His last and greatest Prophet, Muhammad [s], mankind was immersed in a state of degeneration. The messages of the past prophets had been distorted and ignored, civilisa...

A Brief Biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S....

A Brief Biography of Ali bin Husain (a.s.) In the late 50's and early 60's, when I was a madressa student in School Farze in Zanzibar-Africa, there was no such a subject as Islamic History on the madressa curriculum. Naturally, therefore, when I joi...

A Brief Biography of Ali bin Husain (a.s.) In the...

We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Quran, Taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire… Have we fulfilled the requirements of Taqwa and graduated from t...

We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautif...

We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Quran, Taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire… Have we fulfilled the requirements of Taqwa and graduated from t...

We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautif...

Imam Ja'fer al-Sadiq (as), as we are told by Shaykh Taqi al-Deen Ibrahim ibn Ali ibn al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Salih al-'Amili-al- Kaf'ami, has made the following statement with regard to the merits of reciting chapters and verses of the Holy Qur'an...

Imam Ja'fer al-Sadiq (as), as we are told by Shayk...

Imam Ja'fer al-Sadiq (as), as we are told by Shaykh Taqi al-Deen Ibrahim ibn Ali ibn al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Salih al-'Amili-al- Kaf'ami, has made the following statement with regard to the merits of reciting chapters and verses of the Holy Qur'an...

Imam Ja'fer al-Sadiq (as), as we are told by Shayk...

The benefits of the month of fasting are too many to be counted. If one does recognize them and realize their importance, he wishes to have the month of Ramadan to be throughout the whole year. These blessings are given by Allah to the fasting Muslim...

The benefits of the month of fasting are too many ...

The benefits of the month of fasting are too many to be counted. If one does recognize them and realize their importance, he wishes to have the month of Ramadan to be throughout the whole year. These blessings are given by Allah to the fasting Muslim...

The benefits of the month of fasting are too many ...

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts1 beaten egg1 T. dijon mustard1 T. water1/4 C. flour3/4 C. dry seasoned bread crumbs2 T. vegetable oil2 T. butter1/2 t. lemon pepper seasoningsalt to tasteCut each chicken breast in 6 pieces. In a small bowl, mix to...

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts1 beaten egg1 T...

by : Tisa Silver While working a desk job, it can be easy to gain weight. After all, your cubicle holds everything you need to keep you sitting still. If it is hard for you to get away from the desk, here are some fun, easy exercises you can do in yo...

by : Tisa Silver While working a desk job, it can ...

By : P. Williards When a potential client walks through the door and enters your business they will immediately judge your company based on what they see. Are the floors dirty? Is there a peculiar odor emanating? Are the windows and counters clean? B...

By : P. Williards When a potential client walks th...

Reviewed by : Mary L. Gavin, MD Although news gleaned from television, radio, or the Internet often is a positive educational experience for kids, problems can arise when the images presented are violent or the stories touch on disturbing topics. New...

Reviewed by : Mary L. Gavin, MD Although news glea...

by : Dr. Farouk Haffejee This article provides useful advice on how to avoid some common problems encountered in Ramadhan. If followed, it would enable one to fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadhan. During the holy month ...

by : Dr. Farouk Haffejee This article provides use...

by : Dr. Farouk Haffejee This article provides useful advice on how to avoid some common problems encountered in Ramadhan. If followed, it would enable one to fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadhan. During the holy month ...

by : Dr. Farouk Haffejee This article provides use...