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Abu Talib: A Believer of Quraish
Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf was the father of Imam Ali (AS) and the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was one of the notable figures of Mecca and a leader among both the Quraish and the Banu Hashim.
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The Life of Imam Musa al-Kazim: A Look into His Character
The life of Imam Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon him, is rich and storied, steeped in history and tradition. Born in al-Iwaa, a place located between Mecca and Medina, on the seventh day of Safar in the year 128 AH, Imam al-Kazim was welcomed…
The Demise of Lady Zainab Bint Ali (a)
Lady Zainab (a) was the daughter of Imam Ali (a) and Fatima (a), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s). She was an important figure in early Islamic history and is highly revered by Shia Muslims. Lady Zainab is known for her bravery and…
Short Biography of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a)
Imam Ali (a) is the first Shiite Imam. He was born on Rajab 13 in the city of Mecca. He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (s). He is revered as one of the most important figures in Islamic history for his leadership,…
Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (a)
Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Taqi al-Jawad (a) was a prominent figure in Islamic history and the ninth Imam in the line of Shia Imams. Born in the city of Medina on Rajab 10, 195 AH, he was a descendant of Prophet Muhammad (s). Throughout his…
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 and guide of the Muslim community after the death…
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 knowledge and sciences." He was a great teacher and…
The Birth of Fatima: The Mistress of the Women of the Worlds
Fatima al-Zahra, also known as Fatima bint Muhammad, was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadija, peace be upon them. The birth of Fatima is on 20th day of the Islamic month of Jumada al-Thani, five years after the…
The Faithful Lady: Umm al-Banin
The mother of Abul Fadl al-Abbas was a highly dignified woman named Fatima bint Hizam. She became known as Umm al-Banin, meaning the mother of the sons at her own request. She did not want to remind Lady Fatima's sons and daughters of…
The Legacy of Jafar ibn Abi Talib (Al-Tayyar)
Jafar ibn Abi Talib, also known as Jafar al-Tayyar, was a prominent figure in early Islam and is remembered for his intelligence, knowledge, bravery, and leadership skills. He was the son of Abu Talib, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad,…
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 noble lady of the Ahlul Bait (a) from a historical…
The Historic Fadak Sermon of Fatima
It is quoted in the book al-Ihtijaj of Shaykh al-Tabarsi from ʿAbdullah b. Hasan who relates from his fore-fathers that when Sayyidah Fatima al-Zahra was informed that Abu Bakr had confiscated Fadak, she put on her veil and cloak and,…
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 unique characteristics. Thus, she reached a high…