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On the blessed month of Sha'ban in the fifth year (1) of the Hijri calendar, Muslims were screaming their lungs out, “Ya Mansur! Amit (Oh, victorious! Bring death)” (2). They had just won a battle with a tribe that had been preparing to ambush Muslim...

On the blessed month of Sha'ban in the fifth year ...

Humans are still humans. Even with all the social progresses and technological advancements we have seen and will see, the nature of Adam’s progeny is the same. In a nutshell, “Their hearts are all alike” (1).

Humans are still humans. Even with all the social ...

Friday Rajab 25, 183 A.H (September 1, 799), near Baghdad's bridge a crowd of happy people were waiting for someone. They were the Shia of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (a.s) - the seventh Imam - waiting for his freedom from prison.

Friday Rajab 25, 183 A.H (September 1, 799), near ...

Seven years after Prophet Muhammad (pbuh & his family) migrated to Medina, a bet was placed. The places where the Arabs of Mecca would gamble were busy. Many of Quraysh polytheists believed the end of Islam was near.

Seven years after Prophet Muhammad (pbuh & his fam...

Etymologically, the Arabic word qiblah (قبلة) means "direction". In Islamic ritual and law, it refers to a special direction faced by Muslims during prayers and other religious rituals.

Etymologically, the Arabic word qiblah (قبلة) mean...

As strong and resilient as the human may be when facing heartbreak and devastation, these battles take a toll. Imagine witnessing your family including your children, brothers, and nephews all slaughtered before you. Imagine living in thirst and fear...

As strong and resilient as the human may be when f...

There is a special moment in parenthood that delights mothers’ and fathers’ soul with the fire of love, the moment that makes them forget the world and its problem, the moment they meet their newborn baby for the first time. That love grows day after...

There is a special moment in parenthood that delig...

Every child has that time in his or her life when they meet new friends. This friendship can last for a long time which turns it into a brotherhood/sisterhood relationship. This relationship has the capability of being stronger than family ties, Imam...

Every child has that time in his or her life when ...

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Some believers may think that the pain of regret for committing a sin is just discomfort that has no impacts; thus, they must let it go. However, this is a wrong notion, as there are notable impacts for going through such a pain. This is reflected in...

Some believers may think that the pain of regret f...

Imam Al-Ridha (a.s) recommends not drinking water during meals to those who want to stay away from stomach pain and should wait until they finish.

Imam Al-Ridha (a.s) recommends not drinking water ...

On the 10th of Rajab 195 A.H. in Medina, a pure and pious Nubian gave birth to the ninth Imam; Muhammad ibn Ali (a.s). His most famous titles were Al-Jawad (the generous) and Al-Taqi (the pious), and his father Imam Ali ibn Musa Al-Ridha (a.s) stated...

On the 10th of Rajab 195 A.H. in Medina, a pure an...

At the time of a global pandemic, maintaining fitness could be a challenge for many. For Muslim women, the challenge is even bigger with the closure of women gyms where they can practice safely.

At the time of a global pandemic, maintaining fitn...

There are “small” things that have big effects on relationships and Islam wants spouses to be aware of and of course act upon. One of the important ones is the behavior between partners before and during intercourse. In a nutshell Islam does not want...

There are “small” things that have big effects on ...

“The signs of believers are five; praying the fifty one, arba'een pilgrimage, wearing a ring on the right hand, dusting his forehead, reciting “Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem” aloud.”(1) Imam Al-Askari (as)

“The signs of believers are five; praying the fift...

“The signs of believers are five; praying the fifty one, arba'een pilgrimage, wearing a ring on the right hand, dusting his forehead(prostration on soil), reciting “Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem” aloud.”(1) Imam Al-Askari (a.s)

“The signs of believers are five; praying the fift...

Abeer on her way back from school decided to go to pray in the masjid. Upon reaching the masjid, she remembered she had to do ablution (wudu), so she went to the women’s restrooms outside the masjid.

Abeer on her way back from school decided to go to...

There are many reasons why marriage turns into divorce and love becomes hatred. One of the many reasons of this is the ignorance about sexual matters between spouses. In this stage which is the stage before marriage it is vital that the parents teach...

There are many reasons why marriage turns into div...

Parenthood is a responsibility and responsibilities are not always easy. One of the hardest things in parenthood is sexual education and the hardest stage throughout sexual education (in my view) is also the most important which we will look into in ...

Parenthood is a responsibility and responsibilitie...

God does whatever He wills, but His willing is never evil, because this would contradict His essence.

God does whatever He wills, but His willing is nev...

Committing a sin is ugly, defending a sin is uglier and one of the ugliest defenses is saying “Only Allah can judge me”.

Committing a sin is ugly, defending a sin is uglie...