Surah Saff
Surah Saff is the 61st surah in the Noble Quran, revealed in Medina, and located in juz 28. Surah Saff, meaning ranks, gets its name from the fourth verse, which talks about those who fight…
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Surah Mumtahana
Surah Mumtahana or Mumtahina is the 60th surah of the Quran, revealed in Medina, and located in juz 28. This surah covers a number of topics. In this article on Islam4u, we will explore…
Surah Mujadila
Surah Mujadila is the 58th surah of the Quran and the first surah in juz 28. Mujadila means the female pleader who pleaded to the Prophet (s) to solve her problem. In this article on…
The Night of Qadr
The Night of Qadr holds immense importance in Islam, as its significance has been explicitly stated in both the Quran and the narrations of the Ahlul Bait (a). It is the night on which…
Imam al-Hassan (a) al-Mujtaba: The Elder Grandson of the Prophet (s)
Imam al-Hassan (a) al-Mujtaba, the revered second Twelver Shia Imam, holds a prominent place in the history of Islam. He was the first son of Imam Ali (a) and Lady Fatima (a) and the first…
Is It Haram to Have a Girlfriend or Boyfriend?
The question of whether it is haram (forbidden) to have a girlfriend or boyfriend is on the minds of numerous young people. However, the answer to this question is more complex than one…
Imam al-Mahdi (a): The Awaited Savior of Humanity
He will fill the world with justice and equity, as it has been fraught with oppression and tyranny. This is a recurring statement that we read in many narrations from the Prophet (s) and…
Ali al-Akbar (a): Bearing the Most Resemblance to the Prophet (s)
Ali al-Akbar (a) was the first-born son of the revered Imam al-Hussain (a), his noble lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad (s). He was born on the 11th of Sha'ban in the year 33 AH. It…
Imam Zayn al-‘Abidin: The Adornment of Worshippers
The auspicious occasion of the fifth of Sha‘ban commemorates the birth of the venerated fourth pure Imam of Twelver Shias, none other than Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain Zayn al-‘Abidin (a).…
Abul Fadl al-‘Abbas ibn Ali (a): The Moon of Banu Hashim
Abul Fadl al-'Abbas was the valiant and courageous son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (a) and Umm al-Banin, born on Sha'ban 4, 26 AH. In this article on Islam4u, we will explore the life and…
Imam al-Hadi al-Naqi (a): The Pure Guide
Imam Ali ibn Muhammad al-Hadi al-Naqi (a) is the tenth Twelver Shiite Imam. Imams are the spiritual and political successors of Prophet Muhammad (s). Imam al-Hadi (a) was the chosen leader…
Imam al-Baqir (a): The Splitter of Knowledge
Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al-Baqir (a) is the fifth Twelver, Shiite Imam known for his vast knowledge of Islamic sciences and teachings. He is known as "Baqir al-Ulum" or "the splitter of…
Is Pork Haram? Islam’s View on Pork Consumption
What is Islam's take on the consumption of pork? Is eating the flesh of swine permissible in Islam? Islam has prohibited the consumption of pork, as stated in the Quran. Is there any reason…