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Crying for Imam al-Husayn (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor
There are no eyes and (there is) not a tear loved more by Allāh 
than the eyes of those who cry and shed tears over Husayn (a). 
Verily anyone who cries over him connects with Fātimah (sa), 
supports her (in her lamentation), connects with the Messenger 
of Allāh (saww), and fulfils our rights. 

Kāmiluz Ziyārāt Chapter 26. Hadith 6

The Immaculate Etiquette of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor
He (a) is reported to have said, "Just as a traveler picks gifts for his loved ones, Allah (swt) appoints hardships for His beloved servants; and just as physicians protect their patients, He (swt) shields them from worldly temptations." (Tuhaf al-Uqul H. 60)

Imam Ali’s (a) Words on True Guidance from Ghurar al-Hikam

July 10, 2026 / editor
Following the misguided leads to spiritual blindness, compounding error and obscuring the truth.

Four Roads to Inner Peace: Insights from Imam Ali al-Hadi (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor
"Anticipate the outcomes of your deeds, for regret is the fruit of failing to look ahead." (Bihar al-Anwar, 78:370)
Imam al-Hadi (a) urges thinking ahead and weighing consequences to avoid remorse over negligence. Wisdom lies in looking beyond 
the present, as rash decisions lead to preventable mistakes and lasting regret.

The Ideal Woman from the Perspective  of Imam al-Ridha (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor
Imam Ali al-Ridha (a) concludes that a woman 
embodying these five qualities — easy-going, 
gentle-natured, obedient, quick to reconcile, and a guardian of her husband's honor in his absence — holds a lofty station, declaring her "one of the agents of Allah (swt)," a position of immense honour.  Al-Kafi 5/324

Ahadith from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor
4. “Beware of lying, whether serious or joking. A lie corrupts faith.” al-Kāfī, 2/339 

 Explanation: Imam al-Ṣādiq (a) warns that lying in any form -whether in serious matters or 
“just joking”- damages faith. 
Never lie - not seriously, not as 
a joke. Every lie, no matter how small or casual, chips away at 
your faith and your integrity. 
A person who plays loose with the truth gradually loses the trust of others and the consistency of their own character.

Noor Magazine Issue No. 1

July 4, 2026 / editor
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A Section from the Ziyaarat of Hadhrat Hamza (a)

August 31, 2025 / editor

Ahadith from Imam Ali (a)

July 10, 2025 / editor
Imam Ali (a) is reported to have said, "Verily, you have been created for the Hereafter, so work for it!" Ghurar al-Hikam H. 102

Imam al-Ridha (a)

May 10, 2025 / editor
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 .

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.

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 3

March 4, 2025 / editor
After recitation, we should collect the copies of the Qur’an in a respectful manner, and put them in the proper place. This is one of the highly recommended and liked etiquettes among the Muslims around the world, and they would frown upon leaving this Divine Book of such a high status, lying around after recitation.
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that 
whoever honors the Holy Qur’an will be honored on the Day of Judgement. (al-Kafi Vol. 2 Pg. 602, H. 14). One of the best ways to honor the Qur’an is to put it in an appropriate place. 
In order to appreciate the high status of the Holy Qur’an, let us look at another hadith from the Holy Prophet (saww). He (s) said, “One who recites the Qur’an and thinks someone else has been granted better than him has looked down upon what Allah (swt) has honored, and honored what Allah (swt) has abased.” (Wasa’il al-Shi’ah Vol. 6, Pg. 170, H. 3)

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 2

March 4, 2025 / editor
The Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said, “Beautify the recitation of the Holy Qur’an with a pleasant voice.” (Wasa’il al-Shia Vol. 4 Pg. 859 H.6)
When the Holy Qur’an is being recited, listen to it attentively 
and be silent, so that you may be shown mercy. (Q7:204)
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “When the 
Holy Qur’an is being recited, be quiet and listen to it 
attentively.” (Wasa’il al-Shia Vol 4 Pg. 861 H.4)

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 1

March 4, 2025 / editor
Imam Ali al-Ridha (a) is reported to have said, “The best time for reciting the Holy Qur’an is after the completion of the Morning Prayer.” 
Imam al-Baqir (a) is reported to have said, “There is a spring for everything, and the spring of the Qur’an is the Month of Ramadhan.” (Al-Kafi Vol. 2  Pg. 630)
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “… Verily [the month of] Ramadhan has a special right and sanctity that the other months do not have. The Holy Qur’an is to be read in 
a measured tone. When you come to a verse that mentions 
Paradise, pause and ask Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, to grant you Paradise, and when you come to a verse that mentions 
hellfire, then pause and seek refuge with Allah from the fire of hell.” (Al-Kafi. Vol. 2  Pg. 617)

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.

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.

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Imam Ali (a) is reported to have said, "Verily the friends of Allah are those who remember Him the most, are constantly grateful to Him and have greater patience in the face of His trials."

Ghurar al Hikam H. 10791 .

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