The Martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a)
The beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s), Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a), was martyred on Jumada al-Thani 3, 11 AH. In this article on Islam4u, we will look deeper into the martyrdom of this…
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Is Masturbation Permissible in Islam? Ways to Break This Habit
Many people ask the question, “Is masturbation good or bad?” "Is it halal or haram?" Masturbation, meaning sexual gratification of oneself, is becoming an unfortunate habit in the world…
Who Is Fatima al-Zahra, Peace Be Upon Her?
Lady Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, the daughter of the Messenger, Muhammad, may Allah's prayers be upon him and his family and his beloved, whom God Almighty singled her out for…
Lady Zainab’s Character
Lady Zainab (a) was the honorable and respected daughter of Imam Ali (a) and Lady Fatima (a), the granddaughter of the Noble Prophet, Muhammad (s), and the sister of the two Imams al-Hassan…
Autopsy in Islam
Autopsy, also known as a post-mortem examination, is the dissection of the human body to find out the cause of death or for educational purposes. In this article on Islam4u, we will explore…
Abortion in Islam: Does Islam Prohibit It?
"Does Islam allow abortion?" Many ask this question and wonder whether Islam allows it or not. In this article on Islam4u, we will look into this controversial topic in detail.
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Imam al-Hassan al-Askari’s (a) Words of Wisdom
Imam al-Hassan al-Askari (a) was born on the eighth of Rabi‘ al-Thani, 232 AH. He, like his father, forefathers, and son, was a highly virtuous man. The fact that he was worthy of becoming…
Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq: Founder of the Ja‘fari School of Thought
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…
The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (s)
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…
What Is Prohibited Under Sharia Law?
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…
What Happens If I Eat Haram Food?
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…
Imam al-Hassan al-Askari (a)
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…
The Martyrdom of Imam al-Rida (a)
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…