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Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir Kashmiri

May 10, 2025 / editor

Born on 21st March, 1940, Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir began his foundational religious education at Babul Ilm, Budgam, under the guidance of his elders. His quest for deeper knowledge led him to the Hawza ‘Ilmiyya of Najaf al-Ashraf in Iraq, one of the most prestigious centers of Shia Islamic learning. He spent years immersed in study and spiritual refinement before returning to Kashmir in 1982. He was the representative of Ayatullah Sistani in Kashmir.
Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir was widely respected for his profound scholarship, spiritual depth, and firm ethical convictions. Fluent in Arabic, Persian, and Kashmiri, he was not only a scholar but also a poet, author, and orator, inspiring generations of students.

Why do we Sprinkle/Pour water over the graves?

May 10, 2025 / editor

Imam Ali (a) reported: ‘Sprinkling water over graves was practiced at the time of the Holy Prophet (saww)’.

(Wasa’il al-Shia Vol. 3 Pg 196)

Hadith from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a)

May 10, 2025 / editor

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.

Remembering Ayatullah Syed Khui

April 11, 2025 / editor

Ayatullah Syed Abul Qasim Khui was born on 19th November 1899 and passed away on
8th August 1992 (8th Safar 1413). He was born
in Khui and grew up in Iran. He later moved to Najaf. After the death of Ayatullah Syed Mohsin Hakim in 1971, he became the next Marja’e taqlid. He had millions among the Shi’a who were doing his taqlid.
Shaheed al-Sadr, Ayatullah Wahid Khurasani
and Ayatullah Syed Ali al-Sistani were among
his students. He lived for about 93 years and passed away in Najaf. His funeral prayers were led by Ayatullah Syed Ali al-Sistani.

Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Husayn Langarudi

April 11, 2025 / editor

Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Husayn Langarudi was born on 23rd Safar 1345 AH in the Holy City of Najaf. A few years later, he moved to Tehran.
He was a student of Syed al-Khui, Allama Tabataba’i, Imam Khomeini and other great scholars. He was a well-known Faqih and teacher of Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics). He taught in the Hawzah in Tehran for many years. He was also the Imam of Jama’at in Masjid Hajj Abu al-Fath in Tehran for about 30 years. He passed away on Monday 2nd Rabi’al-Awwal 1445.
His funeral took place on Thursday 5th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1445. Many students and scholars attended his funeral. His body was then taken to Najaf for burial.

Ayatullah Sayyid Kadhim Irfā’

April 11, 2025 / editor

Ayatullah Syed Kadhim Irfā’ was born in 1944 (1363 AH) in Tehran. He was a well-known teacher of Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics) in the Hawza Ilmiyyah in Tehran and has penned more than 50 books on a variety of different subjects. Some of his books are: a translation of the Holy Qur’an, a simple translation of Nahjul Balagha, and a translation of Sahifa Sajjadiyya, among others.
He passed away on Wednesday 25th Rabi’al-Awwal 1445 AH (11th October 2023) in Tehran. Rahbar and many other great scholars sent their condolences. He was buried on Friday morning. Many students and scholars attended his funeral.

Remembering Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi

April 11, 2025 / editor

Isaale Sawaab majlis (3 years of his passing away) was held in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa) in Qum. [Thursday night 28/12/2023]
He studied in Qum under Allama Tabataba’i, Ayatullah Bahjat, Imam Khomeini and other renowned scholars. He wrote many books on Aqa’id, the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Philosophy. One important book that he wrote was Self-Recognition for Self-Improvement.
He passed away in Tehran and was buried in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa) Qum.

Shaheed Syed Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr

April 11, 2025 / editor

Syed Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr was born on 1st March 1935 in Kadhimiyya and was martyred on 9th April 1980
in Baghdad. He is buried in Wadi
al-Salaam in Najaf.
At the age of 25, he started teaching at the level of Ijtihad. Truly a great achievement! Not only was he a Mujtahid himself, but he was teaching other scholars to become Mujtahids.

Yawme Gham – The Day of Grief and Sorrow

April 11, 2025 / editor

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

April 2, 2025 / editor

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).

A Synopsis of Du’a 45 from Sahifa Sajjadiyya

April 2, 2025 / editor

Praise and Glorification of Allah: In this supplication, Imam Zain al-Abideen (a) begins by praising Allah for His kindness towards His servants. He rewards them for praising and thanking Him when it is really He who has inspired us to do so. Furthermore, it is He who guided us to the right path yet He still rewards us for following it.

Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness: Repentance follows confession and regret – only when one has remorse for his misdeeds can he truly gain forgiveness from Allah. Imam al-Sajjad (a) says that remorse is “firmly knitted in our hearts” and pardon is “sincerely uttered by
our tongues” as we confess and repent for our wrongs. We also ask forgiveness for our
shortcomings and negligence in this blessed month.

Ahadith on Death from Imam Ali (a)

April 2, 2025 / editor

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)

Do’s and Dont’s for Eating and Drinking from the Holy Qur’an

March 17, 2025 / editor

… Eat from the good things which We have provided for you and give thanks to Allah …
… Eat of what Allah has provided for you, and do not follow the footsteps of Shaytān …

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 20

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 69: “But as for those who strive hard in Our cause, We shall
most certainly guide them to paths that lead unto Us. God is indeed with those who do good.”
The surah concludes with an example of those who strive hard to earn the pleasure of Allah (swt). They endure whatever hardship they are called upon to endure, allowing no feelings of despair to creep
into their minds. They withstand every hardship and pass every test, fulfilling their duties. Allah (swt) says “… and He is with you wherever you may be, …” (Q57:4)
We pray to Allah (swt) to grant us an understanding of the Holy Qur’an in this Blessed Month which is the spring of the Holy Qur’an so that we can implement the teachings in our daily lives and
improve ourselves. Ameen.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 19

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 64: This worldly life is no more than play and amusement. But the Hereafter is indeed the real life, if only we knew.
Amusement for children and for adults is different. According
to the scholars, the competitive nature of human beings is part of play and amusement. We have to start preparing for the life of the Hereafter from now. This world is only transitory. As the Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said,This world is a sowing ground for the Hereafter.
(al-Kafi Vol. 3 Pg 38)
Let us plant our seeds now so that we can reap them in the Hereafter. We pray to Allah (swt) to grant us the tawfiq and the ability to learn these lessons from the Holy Qur’an and implement them in our daily lives. Ameen.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 18

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 58: ‘As for’ those who believe and go good, We will certainly house them in ‘elevated’ mansions in Paradise, under which rivers flow, to stay there forever. How excellent is the reward for those who work ‘righteously!’
Water has this aspect, when you see it flowing, like rivers or streams, it gives you coolness in the heart. Some narrations
say that it is even good for the eyes. In this way, Allah (swt) is
describing us things that make us happy. We will only achieve all this, if we follow Allah’s commandments on this earth. This is a kind of motivation or an incentive. It is not the goal.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 17

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 56: O My believing servants! My earth is truly spacious, so worship ‘Me’ alone.
This verse means that if you are not allowed to practice your religion in the place where you are staying, then you must migrate. Migration (Hijrah) is something we see from the time of the Holy Prophet (s). When the believers were being persecuted, they migrated from
Makkah to Abyssinia and then did Hijrah again from Abyssinia to Madina. There is a lot of barakah for believers who migrate for the betterment of their faith. It has been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, When the angels seize the souls of those who have wronged themselves- scolding them, “What is wrong with you?” they will reply, “We were oppressed in the land.” The angels will respond, “Was Allah’s earth not spacious for you to migrate?” It is they who will have hell as their home—What an evil destination! (Q4:97)

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 16

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 53: They challenge you ‘O Prophet’ to hasten the punishment. Had it not been for a time already set, the punishment would have certainly come to them ‘at once.’ But it will definitely take them by surprise when they least expect it.
However, there are exceptions to this rule. Prophet Yunus (a) left
his people because the people were really disturbing him. These people actually saw the punishment coming to them. Just before the punishment striked them, they changed. They realized that ‘Indeed Prophet Yuus (a) was telling us the truth. We must repent.’ As a result of their repentance, they were saved.
Verse 54: The urge you to hasten the punishment. And hell will
certainly encompass the disbelievers. The disbelievers are asking for the adhaab because they think it will come from the heavens. But the reality is that they are already in the adhaab. They may not realize it because externally they cannot see what is surrounding them. In reality, they are already in the fire of hell. In the Aakhirat, they will actually be surrounded by the fire.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 15

March 17, 2025 / editor

Verse 51: Is it not enough for them that We have sent down to you the Book, ‘which is’ recited to them. Surely in this ‘Qur’an’ is a mercy and reminder for people who believe.
Even though the greatest miracle the Holy Prophet (saww)
received was the Holy Qur’an, the people asked for different things. Here the scholars have mentioned a very important point. If the people at that time were not satisfied with one
miracle of the Holy Prophet, a thousand miracles would not change their mind.
The Holy Qur’an is a living miracle. The miracles given to
Prophet Musa (a) and ‘Isa (a) were only for a fixed period of time. When ‘Isa (a) raised a person back to life, that person eventually died, so that miracle ended. When Musa (a) turned his stick into a snake, that snake turned back into a stick and that miracle ended. But as followers of the Holy Prophet (saww), we have access to the living miracle, the Holy Qur’an.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 14

March 17, 2025 / editor

In order to gauge the effectiveness of Salah, we have to see, does it take us away from sins or not. If we pray salaah and still commit sins, then there is definitely a problem with that salaah. Ulema have mentioned that there is a difference between our salaah being sahih or being accepted. If we follow all the correct rules that are written in the Taudhi-ul-Masa’il, then our salaah might be sahih, but if it does not take us away from sins, then it is not accepted.
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “The first thing that will be reckoned from a servant is the prayer. Then if the prayer is accepted, his other (good) deeds will be accepted, but if it is
rejected his other (good) deeds will not be accepted either.”
Prayer validates all our good deeds and your beliefs. The Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said, “Whoever takes his prayers lightly will not be with me in the pond (of Kauthar) on the Day of Resurrection.”
The remembrance of Allah is the source of peace and comfort for the hearts, and nothing is comparable to it.

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