The Chapter Al-Noor in the holy Quran mainly talks about self-control of passions and desires especially sexual desires as well as fighting moral depravity and moral corruption. One of the many verses is
The Chapter Al-Noor in the holy Quran mainly talks...
Materials: A clean plastic bottle, try to use one with smooth sides
Materials: A clean plastic bottle, try to use one ...
It has been narrated that the Prophet (pbuh & his household) stated, “Son of Adam fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight, but if he must (fill it), then one third of ...
It has been narrated that the Prophet (pbuh & his ...
Growing up in the United States of America, I remember having P.E since the first grade. This class was something important for school districts at the time especially in Los Angeles. As a boy in the sixth grade I did not pay any attention to the fac...
Growing up in the United States of America, I reme...
Islam has encouraged and strongly recommended that its followers have good manners and morals in various ways. One of the ways to encourage Muslims was to show them the significant role that good manner plays for having a high level of true belief, f...
Islam has encouraged and strongly recommended that...
In the past article we talked about the first stages of sexual education with children which was an easy stage. In this article things get a little harder as the children are more exposed to bad teachings from the dirty world and change is beginning ...
In the past article we talked about the first stag...
Anyone who knows Shia Muslims, knows that they do prostration or sujud on a clay tablet usually from the ground of Karbala near or from the grave of Imam Hussein (a.s) called Turbah. So is this action an action of polytheism or Shirk because they sup...
Anyone who knows Shia Muslims, knows that they do ...
Beating children for misbehaving or to raise them is a topic that many parents differ on. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it useful? So how does the school of Ahl Al-Bayt view smacking children?
Beating children for misbehaving or to raise them ...
We start with niyya (intention) which is the intention in our minds and hearts (without the need to express it with words) that we are doing this action –wudhu or ablution- to seek nearness to Allah. After that do these actions in sequence:
We start with niyya (intention) which is the inten...
One of the most embarrassing, hard, yet important talks for parents is the talk about sex. It is so hard and embarrassing that some parents even devolve it all to their children’s friends, school, and in our present time social media to teach them ab...
One of the most embarrassing, hard, yet important ...
Introduction When an individual wants to develop as a person in this world or have a higher status in the afterlife, they usually look for a role model, an example, or a pattern to follow or take influence and experience from. Having a role model can...
Introduction When an individual wants to develop a...
Drug dealing is considered a crime in most- if not all- of the countries around the world, except for marijuana in some states in America. Because of the spreading of drug use and its ban, there is a common question for Muslims, “What is the Islamic ...
Drug dealing is considered a crime in most- if not...
“It is sufficient for the son of Adam a couple of bits (of food) to raise his spine (1). When he does -inevitably - , one third should be for food, one third for liquids, one third for air.”(2) The Prophet (pbuh)
“It is sufficient for the son of Adam a couple of ...
Muhammad ibn Abdullah Al-Khorasani, the personal servant of Imam Al-Rida (a.s) reported that:
Muhammad ibn Abdullah Al-Khorasani, the personal s...
A painful reality every Shia Muslim lives through every day of their lives is the occultation of their twelfth Imam. They are filled with a burning desire to witness him build the promised just society every righteous human dreams of. This relationsh...
A painful reality every Shia Muslim lives through ...
Something that is often forgotten by many is the importance that prophets -especially prophet Muhamad (pbuh)- gave to personal hygiene.
Something that is often forgotten by many is the i...
All relationships are established and rely on trust, as trust makes honest communication possible; it builds relational bridges; it gives meaning to our respective roles; it provides security; it stimulates responsibility and caring.
All relationships are established and rely on trus...
Throughout the life of our Imams, there have been some situations that raised many questions about their actions. Actions that were based on reason and wisdom, unknown for many people, which would make the actions very logical moves.
Throughout the life of our Imams, there have been ...
It has been proven in theological studies that the purpose of mankind creation is to give humans a chance to achieve the great reward.
It has been proven in theological studies that the...
The Islamic ideology looks at human beings equally and encourages its followers to be kind and well-mannered towards members of other tribes, races, and even religions.
The Islamic ideology looks at human beings ...
The Solutions Parents have many different responsibilities towards their children.
The Solutions Parents have many different responsi...