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Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib: The Lion of Allah and the Lion of His Messenger
The 15th of Shawal marks the martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Men who were graced with the light of existence, beyond count, since Allah the Almighty created Adam until the Day of…
Muawiyah and the Cursing of Imam Ali: The Unspoken Truth
The history of Muslims has witnessed a significant transformation in its journey, leading to a tremendous change in the structure of the Islamic entity at all levels. This was a result…
Imam Ali and the Passion for Martyrdom: A Glimpse Into a Magnificent Lesson
In this article on Islam4u, we will discuss Imam Ali's martyrdom. Allah says in the Quran:
وَلاَ تَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ قُتِلُواْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللّهِ أَمْوَاتًا بَلْ أَحْيَاء عِندَ…
Imam al-Hassan (a) al-Mujtaba: The Elder Grandson of the Prophet (s)
Imam al-Hassan (a) al-Mujtaba, the revered second Twelver Shia Imam, holds a prominent place in the history of Islam. He was the first son of Imam Ali (a) and Lady Fatima (a) and the first…
Ali ibn Abi Talib: The Spiritual Sibling to the Messenger of Allah
Imam Ali and prophet Muhammad a.s
Ali al-Akbar (a): Bearing the Most Resemblance to the Prophet (s)
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…
Imam Zayn al-‘Abidin: The Adornment of Worshippers
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).…
Abul Fadl al-‘Abbas ibn Ali (a): The Moon of Banu Hashim
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…
The Prophetic Mission: Light, Mercy, and Guidance
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…
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…
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…
The Demise of Lady Zainab Bint Ali (a)
Lady Zainab bint Ali (a), the daughter of Imam Ali (a) and Lady Fatima Zahra (a) and the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (s), is one of the most revered female personalities in Islamic…
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…