The Virtue and Acts of the Month of Sha’ban
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…
Short Biography of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far
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…
Personality and Position of Umm al-Banin in Islam
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…
The Status of Lady Fatimah and Mary in Verses and Traditions.
A comparison between Lady Zahra (peace be upon her) and Mary (peace be upon her) shows that if Mary (peace be upon her) was considered holy due to the qualities mentioned in the Quran,…
The Virtues of Reciting the Holy Quran
The virtues of reciting the Holy Quran are numerous and countless. A person can achieve these virtues by correctly reciting the Quran. Let's discuss some of these virtues:
Lady Fatima: The Celestial Enchantress of the World
Certainly, the value of human beings is not the same. Some are among the most favored angels of the Divine and are superior, and some are lower than the most ferocious animals. And what…
Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Prayer
Undoubtedly, the benefits found within prayer are unparalleled by any other form of worship. Every sentence, word, and letter of the prayer is filled with insightful and instructive points.
7 Steps to Encourage Children to Pray
In the Holy Quran, over 122 verses address prayer, underscoring its divine importance. Sometimes, prayer is likened to the head in a body, and other times, Islam is envisioned on five…
Rabi‘ al-Awwal: The Spring of the Islamic Calendar
Rabi‘ al-Awwal is the month in which Prophet Muhammad (s) migrated from Mecca to Medina and also the month in which he was born. Rabi‘ al-Awwal is one of the most joyous months in the…
The Hereafter in the Quran: The Final Destination of Man
The hereafter is the world beyond this worldly life that people will go to after they have been brought to account on the Day of Judgment. The hereafter is life either in paradise or hell.…
Ruqayyah’s Existence: Fact or Fiction?
Evidence from the narratives of the Day of Ashura and thereafter, as well as historical sources from the seventh century onwards, and the consensus among Shia Muslims clearly demonstrate…
Paradise in the Quran
What is the ultimate destination that everyone hopes to reach? Is there a place where one experiences no pain, sadness, anxiety, fear, or suffering? Who is able to go to that place? In this…
Seven Verses From the Quran Concerning Raising Children
Our children are our entire future. They will be holding God’s message and our Islamic heritage. It’s easy to see why the proper raising of our children should be centric in our daily…