The Aftermath of the Battle of Karbala
When the dust settled, bodies were amputated, and women and children were chained and taken captives on the tenth of Muharram in the year 61 of the Prophet's Hijrah, it was the beginning of…
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Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain al-Sajjad (a)
Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain, also known as al-Sajjad and Zayn al-‘Abidin (a), is the fourth Shiite Imam. He was the son of Imam al-Hussain (a) and the father of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a). This…
‘Abbas (a): The Loyal Brother of Imam al-Hussain (a)
Abu al-Faḑl al-‘Abbas (a) was the fifth son of Imam Ali ibn Abī Ṭālib (a), from his wife, Fatima bint Ḥizām, better known as Umm al-Banīn (a). 'Abbas (a) was born on Sha‘ban fourth, 26 AH,…
Lady Zainab: Her Role in the Epic of Karbala
The dear sister of Imam al-Hussain (a), Lady Zainab, played a crucial role in the epic of Karbala. There was a reason that she followed Imam al-Hussain to Karbala. This article intends to…
Imam al-Hussain (a): The Master of Martyrs
Imam al-Hussain (a) is known as the “Master of Martyrs” (سَيِدُ الشُّهَداء). He was the only Imam from among the Ahlul Bait who was killed in a battle. All the Imams who died were martyred…
Is Marriage Predestined or Should It Be Sought Out?
Many people throughout history have debated whether marriage is predestined or sought out of our own free will. Predestined marriage means one cannot control it, and whatever happens, is…
Offline vs Online Quran Classes
It's the dream of every Muslim to learn the Quran, the Quran leads us through life and brings us closer to Allah Almighty. When it comes to memorizing the Quran, people now have a variety…
Rewards of Reciting the Quran in the Month of Ramadan
Allah the Almighty revealed the Noble Quran in the blessed month of Ramadan. Our prophet, Muhammad (s), has emphasized the importance of reciting the Quran in this holy month. In a famous…
Verses of the Quran About the Month of Ramadan
God Almighty revealed the Noble Quran, the book of guidance, mercy, justice, and compassion, on the most blessed of nights in the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is an extremely cherished month…
How to Break the Cycle of Sinning and Repenting
Many people get stuck in a vicious cycle of sinning and repenting. They repeatedly commit sins, then repent, commit sins again, repent again, and so forth. Is it possible to break this…
Are the Prophets of God Infallible?
Prophets are good examples for their people. Allah chose them to guide people and lead them to the best way of life. However, you may ask, were the prophets angels? Why did they not sin?…
What Is the Purpose of Human Life?
Life is a valuable treasure. Everybody loves to live. But what do we live for? Why has God created us? What will happen to us? Many people have told us what to do or what not to do.…
Why Did Prophet Muhammad Become a Prophet?
Prophets of God conveyed the message of God to people. They taught God's law to mankind. God chose them as messengers. He protected them with revelation and helped them so they could lead…