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I'm Abu Mahdi, one of the writers of this blog. I was raised in the US and am a fluent speaker and writer of English. I have a BA in English literature and an MA in English language teaching. I have done extensive research on Islam and the Quran. I am also a teacher and reciter of the Quran in the field of reading the Quran, tajweed, and maqamat. I have taught three courses on the Islam4u Educational Platform.

Ahlul Bait

Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq: Founder of the Ja‘fari School of Thought

Abu Mahdi Oct 23, 2022 1

The sixth Twelver Shiite Imam is Ja‘far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (a). He is the fourth descendant of Prophet Muhammad (s) through his daughter Fatima (a). His father is Imam Muhammad al-Baqir…

Ahlul Bait

The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (s)

Abu Mahdi Oct 14, 2022 0

The Noble Prophet of Islam came to this world to eradicate atheism and polytheism and introduced a religion based on monotheism (Tawheed) that forever changed the course of history. One of…

Ahkam

What Is Prohibited Under Sharia Law?

Abu Mahdi Oct 11, 2022 2

Sharia is a system of laws that Allah has placed through His Prophet (s) to moderate people's activities. Sharia law seeks to facilitate and bring about peace, harmony, and welfare for…

Ahkam

What Happens If I Eat Haram Food?

Abu Mahdi Oct 8, 2022 0

Some may ask, “How come nothing happens to those who eat haram food, such as pork?” To answer this question, we must look at not only the physical harms but also the spiritual harms of…

Ahlul Bait

Imam al-Hassan al-Askari (a)

Abu Mahdi Oct 5, 2022 0

Imam al-Hassan ibn Ali al-Askari (a) is the eleventh Shiite Imam and the father of Imam al-Mahdi (a). His imamate was six years during the reign of the Abbasid caliphs. He was called…

Ahlul Bait

The Martyrdom of Imam al-Rida (a)

Abu Mahdi Sep 27, 2022 0

Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (a) is the eighth Shiite Imam. His kunya is Abul Hassan and was born on Dhu al-Qa‘dah 11, 148 AH in Medina and was martyred on the last day of Safar, 203 AH in…

Ahlul Bait

The Martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad (s)

Abu Mahdi Sep 25, 2022 0

The Noble Prophet, Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny was martyred on Safar 28, 11 AH, in the city of Medina. This significant loss is a tragedy and sorrow for all Muslims that…

Arba'een

Pilgrimage to Imam al-Hussain and the Arbaeen Walk 2024 Update

Abu Mahdi Sep 12, 2022 2

In recent years, walking a distance from Najaf to Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, meaning the 40th day past the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussain (a), has become incredibly popular among Muslims…

Muharram

Supporting Imam al-Hussain (a) to Achieve Success in Our Time

Abu Mahdi Sep 7, 2022 0

In every gathering, majlis, and visitation of Imam al-Hussain, we say to his eminence, “We wish we were with you, so we would achieve great success.” Additionally in our visitation or…

Muharram

The Aftermath of the Battle of Karbala

Abu Mahdi Sep 5, 2022 0

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…

Muharram

Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain al-Sajjad (a)

Abu Mahdi Aug 23, 2022 0

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…

Muharram

‘Abbas (a): The Loyal Brother of Imam al-Hussain (a)

Abu Mahdi Aug 17, 2022 0

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,…

Muharram

Lady Zainab: Her Role in the Epic of Karbala

Abu Mahdi Aug 11, 2022 0

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…

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