Ahlul Bait

Imam Ali and prophet Muhammad a.s

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 his Ahlul Bait (a) about Imam al-Mahdi (a), the…

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 is widely recognized that this heroic martyr of…

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). Notably, the Imam was amongst the revered individuals…

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 character of this noble personality. Al-‘Abbas’s Birth …

Let us delve into the radiant beginnings of the prophethood of the Noble Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon him). It was on the momentous day of Rajab 27, thirteen years before the Hijra, that Allah commanded the Noble Prophet…

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. …

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…

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…

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-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 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 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…