We offer our greatest condolences to our Lord, the Sahib of the Age, and all the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) on the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Bab al-Hawaij to God, our Lord Imam Musa bin Jaafar al-Kadhim (peace be upon him).
In the mesmerising image painted by the Quran from the backstage of this existence, we find every aspect of this world in prostration[1] and glorification of God[2]. In this scene, all that is in the heavens and the earth, even their shadows[3], are prostrating with utmost humility. And thus, in this way, we are presented[…]
The Imam Ali Foundation (PBUH) in Bucharest organizes a ceremony on the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (PBUH) and the commemoration of the status of fathers. This celebration will take place on Thursday (January 25) with the recitation of the Kumail prayer at 19:30 and will also be accompanied by a contest for[…]
In all divine religions, one of the fixed components of prayer, is reciting the verses of their holy books. The Quran demonstrates the close relationship between prayer and recitation of the book of God[1] by showing them as complementary. While praising the Jews and Christians who recite the verses of their Holy Book while prostrating[…]
The starting point of all prayers is the recitation of the beautiful statement of “الله اکبر (Allāhu ʾakbar)”. If this short sentence is uttered from one’s heart and soul, a new horizon of spirituality will be opened to the one praying. It will confront us with the eternal greatness of God[1]; leaving no space to[…]
The first and most important pillar of any act of worship, is the intention. The Quran considers pure intentions as the basis for obedience to God[1], and considers prayer, almsgiving, and other rituals as the superstructure for it. This is because the tree of faith and spirituality cannot be watered except with a pure motive[2],[…]
The most important and expressive symbol of spirituality is cleanliness. And so, the Quran, in agreement with other spiritual schools, introduces any kind of immorality[1], carelessness[2], stubbornness[3], and even preparing the means to commit certain acts[4] which harm our moral and rational life, as pollutions which darken our heart and hinder the path to elevating[…]
The general structure of prayer is the same for all divine religions and the method of performing it has not been ambiguous for the readers of the Quran. For this reason, this book did not state any new points for the rules of prayer, nor did it change the ‘qibla’ from Bayt-al-Muqaddas to Masjid-al-Haram[1] until[…]
Indeed, one can be mindful of God in every moment and situation[1] and supplicate Him in any language or method[2]. God will answer their calling[3] and cover whoever is in His remembrance with mercy[4]. Nevertheless, spirituality is not simply for entertainment or a tool for satisfying our needs, which we occasionally remember and abandon in[…]
A person who has distanced from spirituality [1] and their mind and heart are confined to the prison of materialism[2], will not see any necessity in helping the poor[3]; let alone feel the need to pray[4]. In contrast, for someone who believes in God and does righteous acts and yet still decides to abandon prayer,[…]