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…

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…

Among the reasons for the virtue of Laylat al-Qadr, indeed the highest aspect of its virtue, is the descent of the Holy Quran in this night, which was revealed all at once to the holy heart…

Human beings are dynamic and educable entities whose perfection and development are achieved in the light of adhering to religious teachings. Therefore, the life-giving school of Islam has…

Fasting serves as a program that encompasses both spiritual and material aspects. It offers numerous physical and spiritual benefits, acting as a healer for the body and a source of strength…

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reported to have said: "There is no believer who fasts during the month of Ramadan for the sake of Allah, except that Allah the Almighty obliges Himself…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sha'ban, the eighth lunar month, holds a distinguished place, closely linked to the prophets, peace be upon him and his progeny. The honored Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him and his…

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…

Umm al-Banin, also known as Fatimah, is the daughter of Hazam ibn Khalid ibn Rabiah, who was the brother of a well-known poet from the pre-Islamic era of ignorance (Jahiliyyah) and the owner…