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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Historic Fadak Sermon of Fatima
It is quoted in the book al-Ihtijaj of Shaykh al-Tabarsi from Ê¿Abdullah b. Hasan who relates from his fore-fathers that when Sayyidah Fatima al-Zahra was informed that Abu Bakr had…
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…
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…
Excerpts from the Legacy of Prophet Muhammad (s)
The Messenger, may God's prayers and peace be upon him and his family paid great attention to the mind. He defined it and explained its function and role in life: at the level of obligation…