Prepare for Ramadan: 4 Essential Steps to Take Now
The blessed month of sha'ban, filled with grace and virtue, concluded much sooner than we anticipated. We have little time left before we step into the auspicious and grace-filled month of…
How Can I Have a Lasting Marital Relationship?
We humans are different from other animals, but what makes us so different? We are intelligent beings who can speak, reason, communicate effectively with each other, and express our emotions…
Shia vs. Shiite
The terms "Shia" and "Shiite" actually refer to the same Islamic sect, known for its distinctive religious beliefs and practices that diverge from Sunni Islam primarily due to historical…
Did Humanity Begin with Brothers and Sisters Marrying?
In the quest to unravel the origins of humanity, a question that has perennially intrigued scholars, theologians, and the curious alike is whether humans descended from an initial pair of…
A Journey Through the Life of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)
Explore the life, legacy, and eschatological significance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH), the revered figure in Shia Islam, detailing his lineage, occultation, representatives, and the universal…
The Narcissus Edition: Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi
Nearly all Muslims, with few exceptions, agree that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) foretold the coming of "Mahdi" and described his names and attributes. The narrations from both Shiite and…
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…
Fasting In The Quran
"O you who have believed, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may become righteous"
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…