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  • Supplications (Du’a and Ziyārāt)
    • Muharram
    • The Blessed Month of Rajab
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Ahl al-Bayt (a)

  • Milad al-Nabi (s)
    Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “Indeed, righteousness and good character make communities thrive and increase in [ peoples’ ] lifespans.” Kitab al-Zuhd H. 72 Pg. 56
  • The Greatness of the House of Janabe Fāṭimah (sa)
    Allāh (swt) says: “Allāh is the light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is a niche wherein is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass, the glass as it were a glittering star lit …” (Q24:35) Ali ibn Ja’far said, I asked Abā al-Hasan (al-Kāẓim) (a) about the [meaning of] words of Allāh: ‘a niche where there is a lamp…’ He (a) said: ‘the niche is Fāṭimah (sa), the lamp is al-Hasan (a) and al-Husayn (a) is the glass.’ About the phrase ‘as it were a glittering star lit’ he said: ‘Fāṭimah (sa) was like a shining star among the women of the worlds...’ and about ‘whose oil almost lights up’ he said: ‘knowledge was about to flow forth from her.’ In another similar narration, the Holy Prophet (saww) said: ‘and the light of my daughter Fāṭimah is from the light of Allah (swt). (Bihar al-Anwar vol. 15 pg. 10) Fatimah al-Zahra (a) from the Cradle to the Grave
  • Ahadith from the Holy Prophet (saww)
    The Holy Prophet (s) is reported to have said, “Recite the Holy Qur’an inasmuch as it prevents you [from evil], but when it does not prevent you from evil, then [know that] you have not recited it properly.”
  • Ahadith of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a)from Kitab al-Zuhd (English Translation)
    Four traits are such that whoever possesses them, his submission to Allah is complete. They are truthfulness, modesty, good character and gratitude.
  • A Section from the Ziyaarat of Hadhrat Hamza (a)
  • Ahadith from Imam Ali (a)
  • The Sacred Words of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a) from Ziyaarat al-Jami’ah al-Kabirah
    The 1st, 7th, 8th and 10th Imam (a) all had the same Kuniya, Abul Hasan.
  • The Immaculate Character of Hadhrat Muslim Ibn Aqil (a)
    Hadhrat Muslim (a) was the nephew of Imam ‘Ali (a). Imam al-Husayn (a) chose to send Hadhrat Muslim (a) (his cousin) to Kufah as his representative because he was one of the strongest men among the Banu Hashim.  Despite being about the same age as Imam al-Husayn (a), he followed the instructions given to him by the Imam (a) without any questions. Indeed, Hadhrat Muslim (a) was a model of obedience.
  • Salawaat of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a)
    O Allah, bless Muhammad Ibn Ali, the exponent of knowledge, the Imam of guidance, the leader of the Godwary and the chosen of Your Servants! O Allah, inasmuch as You made him the hallmark for Your servants, the minaret for Your towns, the repository of Your wisdom and the interpreter of Your revelations, commanding all people to obey him, warning them from disobeying him, bless him. O Lord, with the best blessings You have granted to any of the progeny of Your prophets, Your elect, Your apostles and trustees, O Lord of the Worlds!
  • The Immaculate Character of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a)
    The 5thand 9th Holy Imam (a) shared the same name; Muhammad ibn Ali. They also had the same Kuniya; Abu Ja'far Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) was a descendant of the Ahlul Bayt (a) from both sides. His father was the son of Imam al-Husayn (a) and his mother was the daughter of Imam al-Hasan (a). He was like the fruit of the leaders of the Youth of Paradise.
  • Learning from Imam Muhammad al-Taqi al-Jawad (a)
    When Imam al-Ridha (a) was forced to leave Madinah, Imam al-Jawad (a) was only 5 years old. Before he left for the city of Khurāsān, he declared his son as his successor and divulged his divine knowledge to him. Imam al-Jawad (a) excelled in human virtues and moral attainments as this was the marked feature of the family of the Holy Prophet (saww).He met everyone humbly, fulfilled the needs of the poor,  was good to his enemies and imparted Islamic knowledge to all.
  • Imam al-Ridha (a)
    The son of Musa (a) , from the Seal of the Holy Prophet (s) is born, From Janabe Fatimah (sa) to him (a), honour is sworn. His name is Imam Ali (a) (al-Ridha), as is his grandfather too, The lion of Allah (swt), Imam Ali (a), his lineage true. He opens the locks of every worldly pain, In the Hereafter, his mercy will reign. In hope of your mercy, to the day of our end, The purpose of life, help us comprehend .
  • Wilaadat of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa)
    O Fatimah (al-Ma’sumah)! Intercede for me, so that I enter Heaven, for indeed you have a great status in the eyes of Allah. (Bihar al-Anwar Vol. 99 Page 267)
  • The Battle of Khandaq
    17th Shawwal 5 AH marks the victory of the Muslims in the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) where Imam Ali (a) heroically fought the enemy's champion, Amr ibn Abd Wudd and defeated him.
  • The Battle of Uhud
    The Battle of Uhud took place on 15th Shawwaal 3 AH. Uhud is a mountain 3 miles North of the Holy City of Madina. This battle was fought by the Muslims against the Quraysh of Makkah. Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib, the uncle of the Holy Prophet (saww), was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. He was the first person to be given the title “Sayyid al-Shuhada.”
  • Hadith from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a)
    The Lesson we learn The Holy Prophet (saww) had the best of character. In Surah al-Qalam, Allah (swt) says, “and indeed you possess a great character.” (Q68:4) If we want to improve our character, we must use our intellect to contemplate the consequences of good and bad actions.
  • Yawme Gham – The Day of Grief and Sorrow
    Destruction of Jannat al-Baqi on 8th Shawwaal 1345 AH by the Wahhabis
  • Lessons from the Sermon of  Imam Ali (a) on Eid al-Fitr
    Imam Ali (a) mentions the qualities of Allah (swt) that motivate a person to praise and glorify Him. How could one ever lose hope in His mercy when it encompasses all things.” (Q7:156)? No individual is ever deprived of His bounty since human beings are constantly being showered by His blessings, both outward and known, as well as inward and hidden …” (Q31:20).
  • Ahadith on Death from Imam Ali (a)

     

    The intelligent person is one who does not waste his [time and] energy in that which does not benefit him, and does not [strive to] acquire that which will not accompany him [after his death]. (H. 6718) Verily when Allah, the Glorified, wishes good for a servant, He grants him success in spending his lifetime doing the best deeds and blesses him with the ability to quickly use his available time to perform acts of worship, before [the coming of] his death. (H.10597) One who is certain of the [eventual] departure [from this world] prepares for the journey. (H.9533)
  • The Exalted Character of Imam al-Hasan (a)
    The greatest merit of Imam al-Hasan (a) was the title granted to him and his brother Imam al-Husayn (a): 'The Leaders of the Youth of Paradise'. This title was designated to them by the Holy Prophet (saww).

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