Ablutions, Issues
الْهِدَايَةُ، الْوُضُوءُ مَرَّةٌ وَ هُوَ غَسْلُ الْوَجْهِ وَ الْيَدَيْنِ وَ مَسْحُ الرَّأْسِ وَ الْقَدَمَيْنِ وَ لَا يَجُوزُ أَنْ يُقَدِّمَ شَيْئاً…
Amr bil Ma’rūf Wa Nahy Anil Munkar
‘Amr bil Ma’rūf and Nahy Anil Munkar’ is summarised below with the help of some Ahadith of Masomeen-asws: كنز جامع…
Ascetic Lifestyle of a Momin
Summary: In our modern lifestyle, we frequently hear ‘have fun’ and ‘enjoy’, as if the sole purpose of our lives…
Ashura Aamaal
Ashura Aamal (What to do on the 10th of Moharram) حدثني حكيم بن داود بن حكيم و غيره عن محمد…
Charity (Sadqa)
Introduction: Sadaqa (charity) is highly recommended for shielding oneself from calamities, epidemics, disasters, and losses. Giving charity in the morning…
Cleansing from Water
Summary: We clean ourselves with water on regular basis both for comfort and for a healthy life-style – this is…
Compete for Doing Good but not for the world
Some Ahadith are presenting here, advising us not to compete for the worldly gains but to do so for the…
Conduct In Life-Masomeen (asws’s) Advice
Preparation for our betterment: حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ الْقَطَّانُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ السُّكَّرِيُّ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا…
Cure for the Body and the Soul from Ahadith
Introduction: The Ahadith of Masomeen-asws presented here are compiled from various Ahadith books, however the main source of the Ahadith…
Entering Gladness to a Momin
Summary: Some Ahadith are presented in the short compilation on the rewards of taking care of a Momin (Believer), i.e.,…
Family Life [Nikah, Mutah, Relationship and Upbringing Children]
Introduction: An earlier article ‘Family Life ’ which was compiled and uploaded in 2007, has been updated by adding more…
Farewell Hajj of Rasool Allah-saww
Summary: Rasool Allah-saww performed only one Hajj since emigrating to Madinah – the farewell Hajj. However, Prophet-saww had performed several…
Forming Government, Selecting a Leader
Introduction: Forming government and/or selecting a leader is beyond the capability of ordinary people, if one votes for a leader…
Gambling and Games of Chance
Gambling is forbidden in Islam (i.e., Quran Verses 2:219, 4:30, 5:3). Some believers conveniently exclude from gambling horse racing, lotteries,…
Healthy Living from Ahadith
Tibb Al – Nabi-saww لقد اهتمت الشريعة الإسلامية بحفظ الصحة اهتماما بالغا حتّى اشتهر عن صاحب الرسالة صلّى اللّه عليه…
Ikhlas – Sincerity
Al-Ikhlas ‘الْإِخْلَاصُ’ is a God gifted bounty, which Allah-azwj Bestowed upon His-azwj devout and sincere servants. Below we present some…
Interest-Al-Ribah
Charging and paying interest on loans are forbidden in Islam. However, world-wide banking systems these days are all based on…
Istikhara – Seeking Divine Guidance
We have been asked to rely on Allah-azwj and His Divine messengers-asws to have ‘Tawakal’ and keep on praying for…
Jihad During Occultation of Imam (asws) ajtf)
Summary: Jihad means to strive and is broadly divided into two types, the major Jihad and the minor Jihad. The…
Jumah and Eid Prayers in Congregations
Summary: Jumah is a Blessed day, we are advised to shorten moustaches, cut nails and take a bath/shower and recite…
Love for World
Summary: The preoccupation of the world due to its attractions, i.e., ‘حُبُّ الدُّنْيَا’ (love of the world) is highly denounced…
Magic-Evil Eye Protection
Introduction: Allah-azwj has told us about the existence of the magic/witchcraft, evil eye in the Holy Quran. People at that…
Manazarah, Jaddal, Ahtijaj , Debating
Summary: All living species, to a certain extent, come into conflicts under certain circumstances; human beings in particular have experienced…
Marriage of Syedani with Non Syed
Introduction: An earlier article ‘Family Life ’ which was compiled and uploaded in 2007, has been updated by adding more…
Mashi (Walking to Karbala)
Summary: A short article on an individual’s experience during Mashi (walking from Najaf Ashraf to Karbala Moulla) is presented, some…
Masturbation (Al-Khazkhaza)
فِقْهُ الرِّضَا، ع أَبِي قَالَ سُئِلَ الصَّادِقُ ع عَنِ الْخَضْخَضَةِ فَقَالَ إِثْمٌ عَظِيمٌ قَدْ نَهَى اللَّهُ تَعَالَى عَنْهُ فِي كِتَابِهِ…
Mojiza 22 Rajab – Niaz Imam Jaffer-e-Sadiq asws
A day to be celebrated with supplications to Allah-azwj, praise and remembrance of Masomeen-aswss’ contributions and sacrifices for the purpose…
Mola Ali asws Explanation of Salat
مستدرك الوسائل و مستنبط المسائل، ج4، ص: 107 4252- الْبِحَارُ، وَجَدْتُ بِخَطِّ الشَّيْخِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ الْجُبَعِيِّ نَقْلًا مِنْ خَطِّ…
Moonsighting for the 1st 2nd and the 3rd of the month
Summary: Moon sighting is an important topic; it becomes even more important when the month of Ramazan approaches as well…
Namaz-e-Shab (Night Salat)
Salat-ul-Layl (The Night Salat) عنه، عن محمد بن إسمعيل، رفعه إلى أبي عبد الله (ع) قال: قال رسول الله صلى…
Neither Flee nor Stay but turn to Allah-azwj
We all are going to die, sooner or later, Allah-azwj has Mentioned death at several places in the Holy Quran,…
Optional Fast (Mustahab Soam)
Some Ahadith are compiled on Mustahab Soam (Optional Fasting), e.g., which days of the Islamic month one may Fast, and…
Pardoning and Leniency
ما، الأمالي للشيخ الطوسي الْمُفِيدُ عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ أُسَامَةَ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الْوَاسِطِيِّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ…
Patience over the Customs of Today
One has to strike a balance between what is modest and where one would violate the religious laws. Some Ahadith…
Poverty and Sufficiency
Summary: Poverty, sufficiency and affluence are relative terms, and to be looked together with sustenance, lifestyle and extravagance for leading…
Professions and Business for Females
Ladies, out of necessity and/or social and religious requirements, used to work during the pre-Islamic era – Rasool Allah-saww did…
Rajja, Rajjat, Return to Life
Summary: All Muslims believe in the coming of the Mehdi-asws and Prophet Isa-as prior to the Judgement day, see for…
Reward for the Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (asws)
Introduction: The presented short article below is compiled from one of the most basic books on Ziyarah of Masomeen-asws, ‘Kamil…
Rewards of the month of Rajab
It is narrated from Rasool Allah-saww that when (a momin) fasts for thirty days in the month of Rajab, a…
Rings (Angothi)
Introduction: Traditions of Masomeen-asws have been compiled on wearing rings, ring stones, inscriptions on stones, for the convenience of readers,…
Sacrifice (Hadi – Qurbani)- On 10th Of Zilhajj
Summary: Sacrifice on the 10th of Zilhajj is compulsory for those who are performing the Hajj, but it is also…
Salat and its Recognition – Part 1
Salat and its Recognition – Part 1 Salat is an important pillar of Islam, there are several verses in the…
Salat Part II
Introduction: Salat is one of the five pillars of Islam, Imam AbiJaffar-asws said: Islam was built on five pillars: the…
Salat Recitation
Introduction Salat is an extremely important act of worship, as we all know, but its acceptance depends on adherence to…
Saving Lives, Blood Transfusion and Transplant
The issues of saving lives through advanced medical procedures, i.e., blood transfusion and organ donation/transplant have been discussed at length…
Say No to Mujtahid’s Taqleed
The article below certainly exceeds all limits to provide proofs in supports of Taqleed. A reply to the presented proofs…
Saying Ya Ali (asws) Madad
Summary: Can we say ‘Ya Ali Madad’ or ‘Ya Rasool Allah Madad’ as our intercessor? This question is frequently posed…
Self-Flagellation (Matam / Zanjeer/Qamah Zani)
There are mixed views when it comes to Qamah-Zani – Tatbir (Self-Flagellation) so it is asked: Does a person get…
Sila-e-Rehmi (Rights of kinship)
Summary: ‘Sila e Rehmi’ means to look after and/or offer favours to the near relatives. There are several Ahadith which…
Social Manners traditions of Masomeen (asws)
Summary: The followers of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws are living in various countries and are regularly subjected to various social and religious…
Spending – How much and where to spend
We have to be moderate in our spending, neither too extravagant nor stingy, but moderate! What is moderation? Imam-asws says:…
Stunning And Slaughtering
Summary: EU has recently passed laws ‘on the killing of animals’ in order to minimise the pain and suffering of…
Tabligh (Preaching)
Summary: ‘Tabligh’ (Preaching) is one of an extremely important duty to be fulfilled by the believers, as agreed by almost…
Tawakkul – Reliance and Seeking Assistance From Allah-azwj
What is the Tawakkul (reliance) upon Allah-azwj? مع، معاني الأخبار أَبِي عَنْ سَعْدٍ عَنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ رَفَعَهُ قَالَ: سَأَلَ…
Thanks – Shukar (Gratitude)
Summary: Allah-azwj Likes those who are thankful (offer Shukar) for enjoying countless bounties in their lives. Allah-azwj has Promised us,…
That’s how we should become
Summary: Amir ul-Momineen-asws wants us to become a true believer as: For the Momin (believer) there is a pre-occupation within…
The Best of both Worlds
The Ease in the World and Success in the Hereafter فقه الرضا عليه السلام سَلُوا رَبَّكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ…
Treatment from Rain-water (Aab e Neeysaan)
الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ الطَّبْرِسِيُّ فِي مَكَارِمِ الْأَخْلَاقِ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص أَنَّهُ قَالَ: عَلَّمَنِي جَبْرَئِيلُ دَوَاءً لَا أَحْتَاجُ مَعَهُ إِلَى…
Wali-Guardian
Summary: Allah-azwj is Wali – The Guardian, the Prophet-saww is Wali and those with Divine Authority (the Imam-asws). For dealing…
Zakat
Summary: Allah-azwj has Emphasised the importance of ‘Zakāt’ (elms/welfare tax) in several places in the Holy Quran (Appendix I). Zakāt…
