Category: Ahlulbayt (a) (Page 2 of 3)

Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf) in the Holy Qur’an – 2

February 18, 2025 / editor

“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and
loss of property, life and crops. Give good news to those who
patiently endure...” (Q2:155)
Muhammad ibn Muslim asked Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) the meaning of this verse. Imam (a) replied, “All believers will be tested with something they fear from, high prices of things (food), dealing with corruption, making low profits, sudden deaths of near and dear ones, shortage of products … and give good news to those who patiently persevere. The good news here refers to the re-appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf).

Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf) in the Holy Qur’an – 1

February 18, 2025 / editor

Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “ The pious ones are the shias of Imam Ali (a) and the unseen is Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf). The proof of these words is seen in the verse below:
They ask, “ Why has no [other] sign been sent down to him from his Lord?” Say, [O Prophet] The knowledge of the unseen is with Allah alone. So wait! I too am waiting with you.” (Q10:20)

Lessons from Du’a 42 of Sahifa Sajjadiyya

February 3, 2025 / editor

The Qur’an can restore the health of those
who ponder over its messages. Imam al-Sajjad (a) describes it as a healing (shifā), because
it is a cure for all man’s inner sicknesses
of pride, hypocrisy and doubt. Blessings are not just assigned to the one
who recites the Qur’an; rather they are earned by pondering over its verses, obeying its injunctions and internalizing its message
so that a person becomes transformed.

Lessons we Learn from Hadhrat ‘Abbas (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor

Whenever we think about loyalty, the first person that comes to mind is Hadhrat ‘Abbas (a). When Imam al-Husayn (a) did not
allow him to go to the battlefield on the Day of Ashura, he did not complain. When he went to get water for the children, he did not drink the water from the river. This shows his loyalty to the Imam of the time.
Being brought up by Imam ‘Ali (a), Hadhrat Abbas (a) was
surrounded by love and respect for the Ahlulbayt (a). The love that Hadhrat ‘Abbas (a) and Imam al-Husayn (a) shared
was a reflection of how much Janabe Ummul Baneen (sa) loved Imam al-Husayn (a).
Mothers play a very important part in the upbringing of their children.

Similarities between Imam al-Husayn (a) and the Holy Qur’an

February 3, 2025 / editor

The Holy Qur’an encourages us to do good and forbids us from doing evil (Q3:104) Imam al-Husayn (a) said, “My purpose of going to
Karbala was encouraging good and forbidding evil.”
The Holy Qur’an is a
guide for those who guard against evil, (Q2:2) Imam
al-Husayn (a) is also a guide for those who have taqwa.

Imam al-Husayn (a) Leaves Madina

February 3, 2025 / editor

As night fell, Imam al-Husayn (a) went to the Masjid of the Holy Prophet (s) to bid him farewell.
He stood in prayer for a long time. While he was in prostration, he fell into a light sleep, and he saw the Holy Prophet (saww). He said, “My dear son, You have a station in Paradise that cannot be attained except through martyrdom.”

What happened on Eid al Mab’ath?

February 3, 2025 / editor

The Holy Prophet (saww) received his first revelation from Allah (swt) The doors of the heavens opened and angels were sent down to the earth to celebrate his Prophethood.

The Exalted Status of Abu Talib (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor

Abu Talib, as Allah (swt) willed,
was the guardian of the Holy Prophet (saww) from when he was a small child. Abu Talib loved the Holy Prophet (s) just like his own son. He sacrificed his own life, wealth and status for him. He supported the
Prophet (s) for about 42 years and showed great bravery and sacrifice during the last ten years of his life . The only
factor which kept him so
steadfast was his strong faith and his pure belief in the sacred mission of the Prophet (s).

Advice of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor

O Hisham, beware of the
luxuries of this temporary world. It has been mentioned in Surah al-An’aam: “The life
of the world is nothing but play and diversion, and the abode of the Hereafter is surely
better for those who are God conscious. Why then don’t you use your intellect?” (Q6:32) If we use the life in this world as we ought to and accomplish the goals that Allah (swt) has
set for us, it becomes a
purposeful and meaningful life that helps us to reach eternal happiness in the Hereafter.

The Immaculate Etiquette of Janabe Zainab (sa)

January 18, 2025 / editor

One aspect of her life that we must take into consideration is the fact that being the daughter of Amir al-Mu’mineen (a), she showed courage, bravery, strength and sacrifice in such great magnitude that not even for one moment did she complain.

The Transience of this World and Salience of the Hereafter

January 18, 2025 / editor

Imam Ali (a) has said, “… Verily this world has turned back and announced its departure, and
the Hereafter has come forward and its approach is visible. Indeed, today is the preparation and tomorrow is the race. The place to run to is Paradise while the end [for the loser] is Hell. ...”
Proper repentance is the
precondition for a pious life of virtue. A famous tradition beautifully states, “He who
repents from sin is like one who has no sin,”

The Immaculate Etiquette of Imam al-Jawad (a)

January 15, 2025 / editor

Imam al-Jawad (a) is reported to
have said, “The best worship is
(that which is done with) sincerity.”
Bihar al Anwar 67/249
He (a) became the Imam in his
childhood. He was the youngest Imam when he was martyred.
The 5th and 9th Holy Imam (a)
shared the same name; Muhammad ibn Ali. They also had the same Kuniya; Abu Ja'far.

Salawaat of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a)

January 3, 2025 / editor

O Allah, bless Ali ibnMuhammad, the Legatee of the legatees, the Imam of the Godwary, scion of the leaders of the faith and (God’s) testament to all the creatures.
O Allah, inasmuch as You made him a source of light for the faithful, and he gave them the good news of Your plentiful reward and warned them of Your retribution and punishment for sins, reminded them of Your signs, allowed what you have permitted, and forbade what You have prohibited, expounded Your laws and obligations, urged them on to Your worship, enjoined them to obey You and forbade them from disobeying You, bless him with the best of blessings, You have granted to any of Your friends and the progeny of Your prophets! O God of all the Worlds!

Imam Ali al-Hadi (a)

January 3, 2025 / editor

Imam Ali al-Hadi (a) is reported to have said,
"Allah has made this world a testing place while the Hereafter is the result of our test. He has also made the misfortunes of this world the means
of gaining rewards in the Hereafter and made the
rewards of the Hereafter the compensation for the misfortunes of this world". (Tuhaf al-Uqool Maxim #11)

The Re-appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf)

January 1, 2025 / editor

Imam al-Baqir (a) has said that this verse refers to the family of the Prophet (s). Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf) and his companions will rule over the east and the west of the earth. At that time, the religion of Islam shall prevail over all other religions. All falsities will be removed ; no trace of injustice will be seen.

Al-Mahajjah fima Nazala fī-l Qā’īm al-Hujjah by Sayyid Hashim al-Bahrani

The Significance of theTasbih of Janabe Fatimah (sa)

January 1, 2025 / editor

Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “Whoever recites tasbih of Janabe Fatimah (sa) after every namaz will
have his sins forgiven and he will be worthy of
attaining Jannah. Recite the tasbih continuously. Do not stop or pause in the middle of it.”
The Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said, “The servants with the highest status are those who remember Allah (swt) all the time.”

Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “There is no praise of
Allah (swt) better than the tasbih of Janabe
Fatimah (sa) because if there was, then the Prophet (saww) would have taught that to his daughter.”
When one says “Allahu Akbar” he has proclaimed the greatness of Allah (swt) as all power and might belongs to Allah! When one says “Alhamdulillah”
he has thanked Allah (swt) for each and every blessing he has been blessed with. When one
says "Subhanallah" he has proclaimed the lofty greatness of Allah and His being free of any
partner. Whenever a servant utters
this, the angels send salutations upon him.

The Exemplary Character of Janabe Zainab (sa)

December 31, 2024 / editor

It was after the events of Karbala that Janabe Zainab (sa) came out
in public and gave her thought provoking sermon. It was a necessity.

The Impeccable Character of Janabe Ummul Baneen (sa)

December 14, 2024 / editor

The love that
Hadhrat Abbas (a) and Imam al-Husayn (a) shared was a mere reflection of how much Janabe Ummul Baneen (sa) loved Imam
al-Husayn (a). This teaches us, that if we want our
children to become
pious and good, we must first change ourselves.

Shahaadat of Janabe Fatimah (sa)

December 3, 2024 / editor

Asmā said to them, “O sons of the Prophet,
go and inform your father about the passing away of your mother.” When they came near the masjid, they increased in their crying,
“Our mother has passed away!” Imām ‘Alī (a) took Hasanayn (as) back home,. When his eyes
fell on the dead body of Janabe Fatimah (sa),
he increased in his weeping.
Taken from Fātimah al-Zahrā (a) From the Cradle to the Grave

Du’a of Janabe Fatimah (sa)

December 3, 2024 / editor

O Allāh, make me content with what You have given me. Hide my faults and give me good health for as long as You give me life, and forgive me and have mercy on me when You give me death. O Allāh, do not let me undergo hardship in seeking that which You have not decreed for me, and make that which You have decreed for me easy to acquire. O Allāh, repay my parents, and all those who have a right over me for the good they have done to me, with the best of rewards. O Allāh, enable me to discharge that which You have created me for, and do not let me get engrossed in [seeking] the things that You have guaranteed for me. Do not
punish me while I plead for Your forgiveness, and do not deprive me while I beg from You. O Allāh, lower me in my own estimation and increase Your awe in my heart. Inspire me to worship You
and do the things that please You and eschew the actions that
displease You, O Most Merciful of the merciful.

Taken from Fātimah al-Zahrā (a) From the Cradle to the Grave

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