Food is among the greatest bounties of Allah to man. Therefore, we must always thank Allah for this important bounty. We must also thank our parents and others who prepare the food and serve it to us. When we sit down to eat along with our parents, brothers, sisters and relatives, we experience a feeling[…]
Preface This Islamic Laws for Beginners syllabus has been developed by the Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) for its religious classes. We have taken great pains to ensure that the syllabus conforms to the Holy Quran, traditions of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) and the books of respected Shiite scholars. While we have tried our best[…]
The birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh, may God’s peace be upon her, and Girls’ Day.
On this occasion, with the recitation of the Kumail prayer, which will take place at the Imam Ali (peace be upon him) Foundation in Bucharest from 20:00, we present a memorial to that noble lady.
The famous Shia jurist who is considered by some to be the seal of Fuqaha was the late Shaikh Murtaza Ansari (r.a.) (1214-1281). His fame spreads to every country of the world where Shias exist. He was the descendant of the well-known companion of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), Jabir Ibne Abdullah Ansari (r.a.). Allama Muhaddith-e-Noori[…]
Allama Bahrul Uloom (r.a.) (1155-1212) is one of those scholars who had been favoured by Imam (a.s)’s audience more than once. All scholars have praised his piety and accepted his superiority in piety and knowledge. They have narrated his achievements in their writings. Muhaddith Qummi has recorded in his book ‘Rejaal’ eight meetings of Bahrul[…]
The incident is narrated in the introduction of the same book (Kamaluddin) as follows: The following events caused me to write this book: When I had the honour of visiting the mausoleum of my master Hazrat Imam Abul Hasan ar-Riza (a.s.) and was returning home, I stayed at Nishapur for some time. Many of the[…]
Shaikh Sadooq (expired 381 A.H.) was one of the greatest Shia scholars of the fourth century, who had earned the tide of Muallim (teacher). His book, Man la Yahzarahul Faqih is one of the four canonical books of Shi’ite hadith. It is an indispensable work of reference by the Mujtahid of Shia faith. The exalted[…]
We all know that our beloved twelfth Imam, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is in Ghaibat (Occultation). During his Ghaibat we cannot meet Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) as and when we wish, but Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) can meet us whenever he wishes. In fact, there are some fortunate people who called Imam (a.t.f.s.) for help when they faced[…]
Allamah Shaikh Hasan Ibn Yusuf Ibn Ali Ibn Mutahhar (May Allah be satisfied with him) also known as Allamah Hilli (r.a.) {648-726 A.D} is one of the most remarkable personalities of the Shi’ite sect. He had no equal during his period and was the most outstanding Shia scholar. He has been specially blessed by the[…]
At the time when Bahrain was under the British rule, they appointed one Muslim as the governor with the intention that the city will be peaceful and progress under his rule. Both the governor and his minister were the enemies of Ahle Bait (a.s.). His minister was so intense in the enmity towards Ahle Bait[…]