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Physical Characteristics of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him)
Learn about the physical characteristics of Imam Mahdi, who resembles the Prophet Muhammad in demeanor, speech, and character.
24 Virtues of Imam Ali (a) in the Quran (Lite Edition)
Even though the Quran does not directly mention the name of Imam Ali (a), many references to his holiness praise him for his good deeds and virtues. In this article on Islam4u, we will look…
Imam Ali in the Quran
What you have before you is a selection of verses from the Holy Quran compiled to clarify some ambiguities surrounding the guardianship (Wilayah) of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) and the…
The Role of Ali (PBUH) in the Battle of Badr
It was Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), who despite his young age and relatively new experience in warfare, according to external standards, became the ideal example and a good role model for…
Description of Imam Ali (AS) from the perspective of Lady Fatimah (SA)
Sometimes, to describe a living and immense truth, one must seek help from a truth equal to him. The special descriptions given by Lady Fatimah (SA) in many of her social actions are…
The Birth of Imam Hassan (AS): The Naming Ceremony
When Fatimah (SA) gave birth to her son Hassan, she asked her husband Ali (AS) to name him. Ali (AS) responded that he would not precede the Prophet of Allah in naming the child. At that…
Special Edition: Birthday of Imam Hassan Mujtaba
The grandson of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Imam Hassan Mujtaba, peace be upon him, the second Imam of the Shi'a and the eldest son of Imam Ali (AS) and Lady Fatimah (SA), was born in Medina on…
Hazrat Ali Akbar: The Quintessential Role Model for Modern Youth
Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS), the esteemed son of Imam Hussein (AS), graced the world with his presence most likely in the year 33 or 34 AH in the city of Medina. Various narratives exist…
The Legacy of Al-Farazdaq: The Elegy in Praise of Imam Ali ibn Hussain Zayn al-Abidin
Imam Ali ibn Husayn, the fourth Imam, renowned as "Zain al-Abidin" and "Sayyid al-Sajjadin," graced the world with his presence on the 5th of Sha'ban in the year 38 AH in Medina. His…
Qamar Bani Hashim: Celebrating Hazrat Abul-Fazl al-Abbas’s Birth Anniversary
Hazrat Abul-Fazl al-Abbas, the son of Imam Ali, peace be upon them both, was born on the 4th of Sha'ban in the year 26 AH in Medina. His mother was Fatimah Kelabiya, who later became known…
Short Biography of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far
Musa ibn Ja'far al-Kazim (Arabic: مُوسَىٰ ٱبْن جَعْفَر ٱلْكَاظِم, romanized: Mūsā ibn Jaʿfar al-Kāẓim; c. 745–799) was a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the seventh imam in…
Imam Ali: Sunrise from within the Kaaba
A pregnant woman with a worn face tirelessly circled the revered Kaaba, pointing towards it with her trembling fingers, and while tears streamed down her cheeks, she whispered:
The Birth Day Of Imam Jawad
Historians have differing opinions about the birth date of Imam Jawad, peace be upon him. Some believe his birthdate to be the 10th of Rajab, others the 15th of Ramadan, and yet others the…