Belief in the Day of Judgment is one of the basic principles of the Islamic creed and of almost all other creeds, including primitive non-divine ones. For example, if you ask an Eskimo in the North Pole what will happen when one of his folks dies, he will tell you that he will be placed[...]

They ask you about the Hour (of Resurrection) when its appointed time will be. Say: 'The knowledge of this is with my Lord (alone): None but He can reveal when it will occur; its burden will be weighty throughout the heavens and the earth. It will come but suddenly to you'.

It has been narrated that whenever the Prophet (ص) mentioned the Judgment Day, his voice would change and intensifies, and his holy face would change color. There are many munjiyat, acts of salvation, that can help during this terrifying Day about which so many Chapters and verses of the Holy Qur'an warn.

"One who recites Surat Yousuf (Chapter 12 of the Holy Qur'an) every day or every night will be resurrected on the Judgment Day as beautiful as Yousuf (Joseph) (peace be with him) used to be, and he will not be overtaken by the greatest fright of the Judgment Day."

Imam‎ al-Baqir (ع) is quoted as having said: من قرأ سورة الدخان في فرائضه و نوافله، فإن الله تعالى يبعثه مع الآمنين المطمئنين One who recites Surat al-Dukhan (Smoke, i.e. Chapter 44 of the Holy Qur'an) in his obligatory as well as voluntary prayers will be resurrected by Allah‎ in the company of those who[...]

Imam‎ al-Baqir (ع) is quoted as having said: من قرأ سورة الأحقاف كل ليلة أو كل جمعة، لا يستولي عليه الخوف في الدنيا، و يجعله الله تعالى في أمان يوم القيامة "Whoever recites Surat al-Ahqaf (Chapter 46 of the Holy Qur'an) every night or every Friday will not be overtaken by fear in the temporary[...]

Imam‎ al-Baqir (ع) is quoted as having said: من قرأ سورة "و العصر" في نوافله، يبعث يوم القيامة ناصع الوجه، مشرق المحيا، قرير العين، تبدو على شفتيه البسمة الى أن يدخل الجنة One who recites Surat al-Asr (Chapter 103 of the Holy Qur'an) in his voluntary prayers will be resurrected on the Judgment Day with[...]

the Messenger of Allah‎ (ص) has said: من إحترم الذي بيض شعره في الإسلام، جعله الله في أمان من فزع القيامة الأكبر، و لا يخاف منه "One who shows respect to a person who grows grey hair while being Muslim will be granted by Allah‎ security against the greatest fright of the Judgment Day and[...]

Heaven is often described as a "highest place", the holiest place, a paradise, in contrast to hell or the underworld or the "low places" and universally or conditionally accessible by earthly beings according to various standards of divinity, goodness, piety, faith, or other virtues

Although the life of this world and that of the Hereafter have certain aspects in common, both representing forms of life in which pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow, are present, there are also profound and fundamental differences between them.

Patience is the moderate steadfastness against misfortunes. It is also defined as to compel oneself to stand the necessities of the Sharia including the matters to do and the matters not to do. It indicates wisdom, broadmindedness, high morality, and great steadfastness.

Imam al-Baqir (a) said: “Paradise is surrounded by misfortunes and patience. He who shows steadfastness against misfortunes of this world will be in Paradise. Hell, likewise, is surrounded by lusts and appetites. He who allows himself to have these lusts and appetites will be in Hell1.”

Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “The rank of patience for faith is as same as the rank of the head for the body. When there is no patience, there will be no faith3.” “The believer who shows steadfastness against misfortune that befalls him will be given the rewards of one thousand shahids.”

Amirul-Mu'minin (a) said: “If you practice patience, the destined calamity will befall you while you are rewarded. But if you lose your temper, the destined calamity will befall you while you are sinned.”

Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “Stand the acts of obedience to Allah and practice the perseverance against the acts of disobedience to Him. This world is only one hour: you cannot find the taste of pleasure or bitterness of all that which passed, and you can never realize that which has not come yet. Hence, show[...]

He who yields to the negative quality of arrogance thinks of himself as a person more important and higher than anybody else, and tries, in his speech, deeds and attitudes to degrade other people.

Allah, the Wise, has said: “Then they found in it a wall which was on the point of falling, so he put it into a right state” (18:77). The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: “One who fulfills the desire of his brother Mu’min, would be as if he has[...]

If man is greedy in acquiring things, he shall not possess the proximity of Allah, since he has abandoned the attribute of tawakkul (trust in Allah), is not content with what Allah has appointed for him and has adopted hastiness, which is an attribute of Satan.

Ithar, or selflessness, is one of the noble qualities emphasized in Islam. One who is selfless places concern for others above concern for himself. The selfless person is generous with his time and freely lends aid and support to others.

Saadi encouraged kindness and charity in ''Bustan'' book. He believes that just giving advice is not enough. He depicts the results of good and bad actions

He began to meander through Syria, Anatolia, Iraq, Egypt. He continued his journey to Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and India. He also had a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina and visited Jerusalem. After thirty years of travelling, with the pack of various worthy experiences, he went back home.

Knowledge is the dearest thing for man, since it is the base of civilization and the honor of this world as well as the life to come. Scholars are the prophets’ heirs and supporters of the religion as they guide people to the recognition and obedience to God and lead them to honesty: “Say, "Are[...]

The Prophet (S) said: “As for him who takes a way for seeking knowledge, Allah will lead him to the way that takes to Paradise. As a sign of their pleasure with the seekers of knowledge, the angels lower down their wings for them. Every creature that is in the heavens or on the earth,[...]

“On the Day of Resurrection, some individuals will have rewards as huge as clouds or as great as unshakable mountains. When they will wonder how they have obtained such rewards that they did not do things deserving them, they will be answered: “As you instructed people to do good deeds, we recorded for you the[...]

Amirul-Mu'minin (a) said: “Kumayl, those who amass wealth are dead even though they may be living while those endowed with knowledge will remain as long as the world lives. Their bodies are not available but their figures exist in the hearts.”

Imam al-Baqir (a) said: “A scholar whose knowledge is useful for others is preferred to seventy thousand worshippers.”

Imam as-Sadiq (a): “On the Day of Resurrection, all people will be gathered on one highland and the scales will be maintained. The blood of the shahids will be put in a scale and the ink of the scholars in the other. The ink of the scholars will outweigh the blood of the shahids5.”

To show regard toward scholars is their leading right because of their being characterized by knowledge and virtue. The Prophet (S) said: “To look at the face of a scholar, out of love for him, is a sort of worship.”

The main concern of scholars is to serve the religion, publicize the Islamic enlightenment, and guide Muslims towards high moral standards. Such endeavors require time and giant efforts that divert from seeking earnings. It is then necessary for the believers who observe the religious affairs to save the means of good livelihood for the scholars,[...]

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "helping our fellow men"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "addressing Allah

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "keeping the secrets of others"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "how to supplicate"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "describing Allah"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "describing Allah"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "Allah healing the hearts"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "Supplicating to Allah"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "helping the people"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "helping the people"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "hypocrisy"

A look at some of the greatest dialogues of Imam al-Askari with different people: Imam al-Askari's words about "the mercy of Allah"

The Standing of Women in Islam According to Islam, women and men alike possess the lofty status of humanity because they are both equally human. The Quran identifies humans as “viceroys of God” [khalifat ullah] and reveres them greatly: “And We have surely honored the children of Adam. We have presented them with transport on[...]

The Standing of Women in Islam Therefore, according to Islam and the Quran, men and women are equally human, they are no different in worth, and they possess common responsibilities in managing the society The Holy Quran states: “O Humans! Surely, I have created you as males and females and have made you into [diverse][...]

Muslim Lady and Knowing Eachother Before Marriage The notion that a man and a woman must ‘know’ each other before they decide to marry, so that they may then be able to live happily together is an illusion. Had there been any element of truth and validity in this, the divorce and separation rates in[...]

Muslim Lady and Knowing Eachother Before Marriage The Shariah permits the intended spouses to see each other for the purpose of selection and also permits asking and giving opinions if asked (without it being considered as gheebat under certain conditions.) The school of Ahle-Bait (A.S.) has not left us to follow our whims and fancies.[...]

Consumerism Consumerism is spreading like a plague in today’s culture. People are transformed into tireless shopping machines whose lifestyles are centered on malls, sales, and new offers. One of the underlying reasons behind this trend is the accumulation of items over time, turning our homes into storage spaces for things we may never actually use.

Consumerism Our society has embraced consumerism, making it the pinnacle of our priorities, and this is evident in our world-leading levels of consumption. Alongside this, corporate greed prevails. We are incessantly bombarded with captivating visuals of products, enticing us with their vibrant colors, novel features, irresistible flavors, and more.

If There Were No Men Before the "not-all-men" brigade intervenes with defensive advocacy, this isn't about the existence of men in the society. But the limitations that the system has imposed on women, in name of safety.

Toxic Behaviour of the Couples I think I may be in a toxic relationship, or maybe I'm just being emotional. I'm not myself now, I'm what my spouse wants me to be... He wants me to be the best version of myself, but he is not the best version of himself. Is my marriage toxic?[...]

Social discrimination based on knowledge From the point of rights and law, social classes and individuals in Islam are equal like the teeth of a tomb. The social discrimination of the pre-Islamic age of ignorance (like racial discrimination) has been abolished. Social discrimination in Islam (i.e. privilege in nobility, and not in law) does exist,[...]

Supporting the underprivileged Islam has supported the underprivileged and in many different ways emphatically recommended them to others. In addition to religiously prescribed instances such as obligatory alms, Islam has encouraged other ways of aiding the poor, and the Muslim leaders themselves have been pioneers in this regard.

Spending on the underprivileged Allah the Most High said: “It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards the East and the West, but righteousness is this that one should believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the prophets, and give away wealth out of love for[...]

The fear of poverty when spending in the way of Allah The Prophet (S) said, ‘Poverty is almost infidelity.’[al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 307, no. 4] The Prophet (S) said, ‘O Allah I seek refuge in You from infidelity and poverty.’ A person asked, ‘Are these two equivalent?’ He said, ‘Yes.’[Kanz al-’Ummal, no. 16687]

Sustenance through spending in the way of Allah In Hadith al Qudsi, Allah (swt) says: “Oh! Son of Adam! If Almighty Allah has taken the responsibility of providing your sustenance then why are your efforts directed exclusively towards it? And if all fortunes and misfortunes are from Me, then why are you impatient. So, you[...]

A portion reserved for the deserving Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 262 262. "Those who spend their property in the way of Allah, (and) thereafter, do not follow up what they have spent by reproach and with injury, for them shall be their reward with their Lord, and no fear shall be upon them, nor shall they[...]

Honoring the orphans [2:220] On this world and the hereafter. And they ask you concerning the orphans Say: To set right for them (their affairs) is good, and if you become copartners with them, they are your brethren; and Allah knows the mischief-maker and the pacemaker, and if Allah had pleased, He would certainly have[...]

Treating orphans properly {4:2} and give to the orphans their property, and do not substitute worthless (things) for (their) good (ones), and do not devour their property (as an addition) to your own property; this is surely a great crime.

Solving the problem of housing of a Muslim Islamic housing is a mixture of the heavenly and terrestrial factors and elements. Both sides are extremely important, playing their respective roles. They finely complement and add to each other‟s strength and operation. Neglecting either of the two poles in Islamic housing inevitably leads to a serious[...]

Use your wealth to your benefit The divine graces, virtues and transcendental states of the hereafter are all produce of our efforts and works which man has discharged in the world; therefore, the world has a lot of values. Taking this reality into consideration, the question is presented as to why so much reproach and[...]

Observing family ties Islam in commanding doing good to others, especially emphasizes doing good to parents and relatives, and has recommended them before others. Acting against their wishes or not loving them is a grave (mortal) sin. A believer should never annoy or sever his relationship with his parents or other relatives. These actions cause[...]

Parents and relatives The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) said: “Shun displeasing your parents so much that they disclaim you, because the perfume of paradise can be scented from the distance of 1000 years, but four types of people will not smell it: the first is the person disclaimed by his parents; the second is he[...]

Family ties and its impact on life length Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.) was asked concerning: “And be careful of (your duty to) Allah by whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship.”1 He said: “It means the family relationship. Surely Allah the Most High has ordered it to be[...]

Relationship with Allah and family Imam ‘Ali (a.s.) the Commander of the Faithful said: “When people sever family ties, their wealth falls into the hands of the wicked.” He (a.s.) also said: “Surely one of the sins which hastens the coming of death is the severance of family ties.” Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) and Imam[...]

Love of this world It must be noted that the heart, according to its nature and disposition, looks at what it loves and is inclined to that beloved to have it as its qiblah. If an affair distracted the heart from thinking of the beauty of its cherished beloved, no sooner the engagement slackens and[...]

Love of this world when one's heart becomes mixed with the love of this world, with no objective or aim except building it up and developing it, this love will inevitably prevent the heart from being vacant and present in the presence of Allah. This deadly disease and ruinous corruption can be cured by useful[...]

Knowledge is light, but in a black corrupt heart it spreads wide the skirts of darkness and blackness. A knowledge which would draw man closer to God, in a worldly soul brings him far distant from the place of the Almighty. Even the knowledge of divine unity (tawhid), if it is for anything other than[...]

Ostentation Riya’ means to falsely make oneself appear to be virtuous, good natured or a true believer in God before the people for the sake of earning their respect and admiration, or with the purpose of gaining good reputation among them. The hypocrite feigns integrity, uprightness, virtue, honesty and piety without an authentic intention of[...]

Ostentation Remember that hypocrisy in religious faith is the worst kind of hypocrisy; its retribution also is the severest and its bad effects are far greater and more dangerous than those of other forms of hypocrisy. One who is guilty of this sin, if he does not believe genuinely in those ideas which he pretends[...]

Self-conceit In the opinion of the ulama (R)2’ujb is magnification of one’s virtues and good deeds, their overestimation, and satisfaction with them accompanied with a feeling of superiority on their account, while one exonerates and exculpates himself from all failings and faults. But to feel pleasure and delight on performing virtuous deeds accompanied with a[...]

Self-conceit There is no doubt that when anyone performs good deeds, like fasting, night vigils, etc., he feels some kind of joy and pleasure within him. This pleasure and joy, if it is on account of the feeling that God Almighty has conferred on him favor and grace, which caused him to perform such acts[...]

Pride The thirty-third greater sin is Pride; as mentioned in the tradition of Imam al-Ridha (‘a) narrated by Fazl ibn Shazan. Shaykh Ansari has also verified the authenticity of this tradition in Makasib. A similar tradition from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (‘a) is quoted by Amash to have said, “Arrogance and tyranny is a greater sin.”

Pride According to the Holy Qur’an, pride is a sin that will most certainly be severely punished. The Almighty Allah says in Surah az-Zumar: “Is there not in Hell an abode for the proud?” (Surah az-Zumar 39:60). He also says: “It shall be said: Enter the gates of hell to abide therein; so evil is[...]

Envy Hasad or malicious envy is a psychological state in which a person wishes for the deprivation of a blessing, talent, or merit possessed by another person (the mahsud). Islamic ethical teachings shed light on the causes and motives of hasad and its harmful spiritual, moral and social effects, and offer practical solutions for combating[...]

Love of the World What is essential here is to understand the meaning of ‘the disapproved world’ (i.e. ‘the world’ in the sense in which it is necessary for the person seeking the Hereafter to shun it) and the factors that assist man and guide him on the path of salvation. These we shall discuss,[...]

Protecting our private parts And the right of your private part is that you should protect it from everything that is unlawful for you and help it by lowering your eyes - this is certainly the best way to help it. And you should also remember death often, and threaten yourself with God and try[...]

Where does beauty lie? A person's physical appearance plays a big role in both individual and social situations. Regardless of a culture's fashionable apparel, particular types of grooming and dressing are universal and can have a drastic effect on a person's life, such as affecting our self- esteem and giving the people we meet a[...]

Accepting our shortcomings We must accept the reality or truth, as it does not matter whether it is in our interest or against us. We must never imagine the reality to be always in our favor. Everyone should wear a spectacle, which can show him the facts honestly, and he too should view them honestly,[...]

Ignorance is a lack of knowledge and information. The word "ignorant" is an adjective that describes a person in the state of being unaware, or even cognitive dissonance and other cognitive relation, and can describe individuals who are unaware of important information or facts. Ignorance can appear in three different types: factual ignorance (absence of[...]

How to free ourselves from enslavement? The joy that comes with being free from attachment is a “felt” sense that cloaks all of who you are, inside and out. If you choose to look at yourself from the inside, you can gain perspective and agency over how you move through your life.

Think before you speak. Before you say anything, take a moment to think about what you are about to say. Speak the truth in love. It is important to be honest, but it is also important to be kind.

Generosity is such an important virtue in the religion of Islam that the holy Quran says with regard to it: “You will never attain piety until you spend out of what you hold dear, and whatever you may spend of anything, Allah indeed knows it” (3:92).

Praying on time is one of the most important obligations of a Muslim. Prayer, or salah, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours throughout the day and night. “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.”

what is true is that there are many questions that are asked about Islam and Muslims. Sometimes we do not know the answer to questions. Sometimes we do know the answer but are unsure of how to word it. Sometimes we just plain give the wrong answer. Sometimes we might give the right answer but[...]

Zakat (or Zakāh) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakat is the Arabic word for "Giving to Charity" or "Giving to the Needy". Zakat is a form of almsgiving, often collected by the Muslim Ummah. It is considered in Islam a religious obligation, and by Quranic ranking, is next after prayer (salat) in[...]

Neighbors are held in very high regard in Islam and they have many rights over us that we are religiously obliged to fulfill. Islam is a comprehensive religion and has specifically defined that neighbors are those who live up to forty houses from us in all directions.

Love seems a very hard word to define. A lot of people ask the question “what is love?” and many people have an answer related to emotion. According to psychology, however, thoughts precede our emotions. We feel things related to our thoughts. There may be an element of choice in love then, and it may[...]

People sometimes say that love is comfort, understanding, gentleness, kindness, giving, and so forth. However, I would argue that these are things that come from love but do not define love itself. Love may lead us to these things, or to feel them. Some people say God is love. Yet He created Love and is[...]

Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, "A believer is always between two fears. One is the fear of his past sins, (so) he does not know as to how Allah would deal with him. Secondly he fears until the end of his life and does not know the sins that might be committed by him, causing[...]

To stop sinning, you should: turn to Allah, strive to control yourself, reflect upon the stern warning against sinning, bear in mind that Allah is always watching you, and remember death and imagine if death were to come to you while you are sinning.

Drinking alcohol is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam. As proof of the prohibition, Islamic scholars and Muslim religious authorities typically point to a verse in the Quran, the Muslim holy book, that calls intoxicants “the work of Satan” and tells believers to avoid them.

it is haraam for you to attend parties and other gatherings with them, if you are not able to change the evil action, because then you are helping them to commit sin, or at least you are keeping quiet about it.

The Qur'an explicitly forbids drinking and a reliable hadith forbids even indirect association with alcohol; working from these principles, muftis have no choice but to tell some questioners that they must quit their jobs although they do not have to divorce their spouses or shun family members who drink.

Our relationship with Allah is characterised primarily by three emotions: fear, love and hope. Fear (khawf) is an integral part of īmān. Allah says, “…So do not fear them, but fear Me if you are (true) believers” (3:175). Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) praises the Prophets: “…They used to race towards the good deeds and invoke[...]

Knowing that the mercy of Allah will prevail over His anger is reason never to lose hope. When we are overcome, we should remember that all is never lost.

A believer lives in a state of anxiety and optimism, (as prescribed by the traditions) He is fearful of Divine punishment and yet hopeful of Divine Mercy. The Holy Quran says: "It is only the Shaitan that causes you to fear from his friends, but do not fear them, and fear Me if you are[...]

The command of trust is worded in such a way that trust is identified as the critical essence of every matter, and individuals are obliged and expected to act honestly in their life. This deep-seated principle of honesty means no activity or aspect of life can escape its reach.

The first step to asking for forgiveness is knowing what to repent from. Scholars differ over what exactly constitutes a major or a minor sin. It is generally accepted that sins that Allah has designated a specific punishment for are considered major sins. Some examples of major sins include associating partners with Allah (shirk), murder,[...]

“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold and erase from him ten bad deeds, and will raise him ten degrees in status.”.

Allah (S.W.T) is giving His word that, He will hear you! is it not enough to believe that, He is always listening to us despite our shortcomings?. We should all pour out our hearts solely to Him, and ask for His help anytime, anywhere, without doubting for a second of being unheard.

Allah commands us to respect and love our parents by respecting them, honoring their opinions, and dealing them with love and gentleness. "Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents," Allah Almighty declares in the Noble Quran [Quran, 4:36].

So, Light essentially is from Allah and He bestows it upon those who actively and practically seek it of Him, not those who are passive, heedless, negligent or occupied and absorbed in the material world. Accordingly, we need to be where Allah wants us to be in order to gain His Light.

“The word dunya encompasses many things but generally means the temporal, earthly world in contrast to the eternal spiritual realm of the hereafter. Literally, the word dunya means ‘closer,’ or ‘lower.’” More colloquially speaking, the dunya is any earthly concern or possession. We human beings admittedly love the dunya.

And there is no problem in loving the dunya. It is after all the means to sustain our lives and continue our worship. It is after all a blessing for us and a means for us to be thankful to our Creator. The problem comes in when we make the dunya become the goal and[...]

“When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down.” “Anger comes from the devil, the devil was created of fire, and fire is extinguished only with water; so, when one of you becomes angry, he should perform ablution.”

If you see a mixed-race or mixed-culture couple, do you feel discomfort, look down on them, or feel anger? “Whoever possesses in his heart ‘Asabiyyah (prejudice in any of its forms such as tribalism, racism, or nationalism) even to the extent of a mustard seed, God will raise him on the Day of Resurrection with[...]

Hypocrisy is referred to as a disease of the heart. And many people in our society do not even realize that they display the signs of a hypocrite through their actions. This disease of the soul spreads aggressively if a person does not acknowledge it and seek its cure. Hypocrisy not only results in dire[...]

Muhammad ibn Ya’qub (al-Kulayni) (R) reports from al-Husayn ibn Muhammad, he from Mu’alla ibn Muhammad, from al-Washsha’, from ‘Asim ibn Humayd, he from Abu Hamzah, who narrates on the authority of Yahya ibn ‘Aqil that the latter reported that Amir al-Mu’minin ‘Ali (A) said, “I am apprehensive for you on account of two things: submission[...]

*Why do we think about God and study ways of knowing the Creator of the universe? Love of awareness and becoming familiar with our world is within all of us.

Contemplation (اَلتَّفَكُّر) means to derive a lesson from any given thing or experience and focus on it, so as to gain a depth of understanding. Deliberation (اَلتَّأَمُّل) means to stop and think and to further the investigation by virtue of persisting in contemplation.

The Importance Of Work In Islam Today, Sunday, is the 18th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 1st of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 22nd of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah al-Jum’a - Verse 10 Worldly possessions are Divine[...]

Today, Monday, is the 19th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 2nd of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 23rd of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah al-Najm - Verses 38-41 The Arabic word sa‘yسعی designates "move fast rather than run"[...]

Today, Tuesday, is the 20th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 3rd of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 24th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Hud – Verse 61 It is to be noted here that the Qur’an does[...]

Today, Wednesday, is the 21st of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 4th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 25th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-Qasas - Verse 27 The logic of Islam is that every affair should be[...]

Today, Thursday, is the 22nd of Rabi al Awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 5th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 26th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-Qasas - Verse 27 A strong administrator is a person who knows his realm[...]

Today, Friday, is the 23rd of Rabi al Awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 6th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 27th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Isra’ – Verse 19 in order to achieve eternal happiness, there are three conditions[...]

to live a godly life Today, Saturday, is the 24th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 7th of Mehr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 28th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. آیه 3 سوره طلاق The blessed Verse is saying that[...]

Today, Sunday, is the 25th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 8th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 29th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. صد و هفتاد و سومین آیه از سوره آل‌عمران The enemy, propagating agents, and some[...]

Today, Monday, is the 26th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 9th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 30th of September 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. (آل‌عمران: ١٥٩) The content of the verse works as some general instructions, but the revelation[...]

Today, Tuesday, is the 27th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 10th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 1st of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. آل‌عمران: ١٦٠) In the previous verse, trust and reliance in Allah was recommended. In this[...]

Today, Wednesday, is the 28th of Rabi al awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 11th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 2nd of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. (نساء: ٨١) In this verse, the Qur'an has pointed to the situation of some hypocrites.[...]

Today, Thursday, is the 29th of Rabi al Awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 12th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 3rd of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. (مائدة: ٢٣) As the Qur'anic commentary books indicate, those two men, who are mentioned in[...]

Today, Friday, is the 30th of Rabi al Awwal 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 13th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 4th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah al-Hashr - Verse 18 Fear of Allah leads man to reflect upon his fate[...]

Addiction and Islam Today, Saturday, is the 1st of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 14th of Mehr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 5th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 195 A general fact and a social rite can[...]

Today, Sunday, is the 2nd of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 15th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 6th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-‘A’raf, Verse 31 The verse addresses all the children of Adam, saying to them[...]

Today, Monday, is the 3rd of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 16th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 7th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-‘A’raf, Verse 33 The purpose of the first phrase of the verse is that[...]

Today, Tuesday, is the 4th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 17th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 8th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah An-Nisa', Verse 29 Personal possession is respected while domination in others' properties is unlawful,[...]

Today, Wednesday, is the 5th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 18th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 9th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Isra’ – Verse 27 This verse provides a firm justification and emphasizes once again[...]

Today, Thursday, is the 6th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 19th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 10th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Isra’ – Verse 27 There are frequent references made in the Qur’an to the[...]

Today, Friday, is the 7th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 20th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 11th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Isra’ – Verse 26 Concerning the issue of immoderation and extravagance and concentration on[...]

ولادت امام حسن عسگری Today, Saturday, is the 8th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 21st of Mehr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 12th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. The Thirteenth Infallible, Imam Hassan Askari(as) His name is al-Hasan, Abu[...]

The Art Of Gifting In Islam Today, Sunday, is the 9th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 22nd of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 13th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah Al-Hajj – Verse 37 On one side, Allah[...]

وفات حضرت معصومه Today, Monday, is the 10th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 23rd of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 14th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Demise of Hadrat Masoumeh (A.S.) In the year 200 A.H. a year[...]

Today, Tuesday, is the 11th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 24th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 15th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah An-Naml - Verse 34 and 35 Kings are often interested in presents very much,[...]

Today, Wednesday, is the 12th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 25th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 16th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah An-Naml - Verse 34 and 35 The Qur’an has not mentioned anything about the[...]

Today, Thursday, is the 13th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 26th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 17th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah An-Naml - Verses 36 The motive of the Divine prophets is not gaining worldly[...]

Today, Friday, is the 14th of Rabi ath thani 1446 of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, corresponding to the 27th of Mihr 1403 of the Islamic solar Hijri calendar, and the 18th of October 2024 of the Christian Gregorian calendar. Surah An-Naml - Verses 36 It is worthy to note that, from the view point[...]

The importance of teenage hood The teenage years are a time when teens form their own identity and develop independence. Teens may start to spend more time with their friends and less time with their families. They may also begin to earn their own money and make decisions. This is an important time for teens[...]

How infallibles advised their sons When reflecting on the hadiths of the Ahlul Bayt, we realize the wisdom they have left behind for all people. In his advice to his son, Imam al-Sajjad emphasises on specific etiquette, good conduct, and various acts of worship. Examples of such conduct include the proper etiquette during birth, prayer[...]

How to convey cultural things to offspring 1. Teach the language. Teaching children to be bilingual or multilingual has many advantages. ... 2. Celebrate holidays and traditions. ... 3. Mix it up in the kitchen. ... 4. Share stories of family history. ... 5. Explore new cultures.

The importance of role model It's important to have a role model because they can provide motivation, inspiration, and support. When choosing a role model, it's important to pick someone who aligns with your values and beliefs. This way, you can be sure that you're looking up to someone who has the same principles as[...]

The relationship between religion and culture in upbringing Religion does impact society and culture in many ways, but it is not simply the faithful of the religious institutions. It is also the religious institutions that influence. As they try to guide lifestyle, family unity, education, media and entertainment, politics, and governing policies. Religion impacts all[...]

Lessons from prophet's households for teens Imam Sajjad’s advice to his son: Refrain from upsetting people and respond to their needs flowingly. Help your tongue in being silent, for there are states in which the tongue can be damaging. Refrain from socializing with the unintelligent, even if it is a friend, similar to how you[...]

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens Shahid meaning martyr has two meanings in the Islamic culture. In its specific concept, Shahid is someone who is killed on the battlefield for the cause of God. In its broader concept, anyone who is killed while fulfilling his duty on the path of the truth is considered a[...]

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens The Holy Qur’an says in Verse 100 of Surah an-Nisa: “One who abandons his home for the cause of God will find many places of refuge in the vast land and one who dies, after having abandoned his home to get near to God and His Messenger, will receive[...]

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens In the Islamic culture, the word Shahid has two meanings: General and specific. In the specific term, Shahid is someone who is killed on the path of God. In general terms, Shahid is someone who is killed while fulfilling a duty. Those who believe in the truth and tread[...]

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens The Holy Qur’an, in Surah an-Nisa, introduces those who follow God and His messenger as companions of prophets, martyrs and pious: “Whosoever obeys Allah, and the Messenger, they are with those whom Allah has favored, the Prophets, the sincere, the martyrs and the righteous, and these are the best[...]

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens In Verse 19 of Surah al-Hadid, God equates the true believers with the sincere and martyrs: “Those who believe in God and His Messenger are the truthful ones and are witness (to the deeds of others) before their Lord. They will have their reward and their light.”

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens In Islam, the concept of martyrdom (shahada in Arabic) refers to the act of sacrificing one’s life to testify and bear witness to one’s faith and a noble cause. On a deeper spiritual level, it represents the ultimate demonstration of one’s commitment and devotion to God and religious principles.

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens The Arabic word shahada literally means “to visibly witness” or “to testify.” In the context of martyrdom, it refers to visibly and outwardly witnessing and testifying to one’s steadfast faith in God through the action of sacrificing one’s life for a noble cause or ethical purpose.

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens The concept of martyrdom holds deep theological and spiritual significance in Islam, referring to the willing sacrifice of one’s life to testify and defend the Muslim faith against adversity. In its exalted status, martyrdom represents the ultimate form of devotion, conviction, and selflessness in upholding righteousness.

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens Martyrdom in Islam is not limited to those who die in battle. It includes those who lose life prematurely by natural causes, accidents, or illnesses, and even mothers who lose their lives while giving birth. Others may speak unwelcome truths and endure imprisonment or death at the hands of[...]

Teaching teens how to control their carnal desires Everywhere we look, whatever we hear, and whatever we read contain instances of lust. Breaking free from lust is one of the most difficult things to do in this day and age. The solution to this is deepening our connection with Allah.

Lessons from martyrs' lives for teens Martyrdom has great heavenly rewards promised to those who sacrifice themselves for righteousness. According to multiple verses in the Quran and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, martyrs occupy the highest ranks of paradise and remain eternally blessed by their devotion.

Why are We indifferent towards each other Life can be so overwhelming at times. A new job, a shift in friendships, depression that feels out of nowhere, or sickness that is completely unexpected… any one of these can create big feelings in us that are hard to sort though, or even painful to acknowledge. Sometimes[...]

The Power of the Words Like waving a magic wand, words have the power to shape our reality. They can inspire, motivate, comfort, and heal. They can build connections and relationships as well as destroy them. Of course, actions speak louder than words, and supporting our words with congruent actions is important. That being said,[...]

Envy; who hasn’t that envy is one of the most pervasive problems in today’s world, especially as social media normalizes the successes of others, making you feel like you’re “underperforming” the average when in reality you’re being shown a highlight reel of outliers. You’re always comparing yourself to someone ahead of you, and the goalpost[...]

Ambition; is there a boarder line for that There’s an age-old struggle between two forces in people’s mind that stops many from achieving their full potential. This is the supposed contradiction between being ambitious vs being content. Both qualities are well respected and even encouraged, but when they are brought together in one’s mind or[...]