Category: Imam Ali al-Ridha (a)

Living with Virtue: Teachings of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a)

August 25, 2026 / editor / 0 Comments

At the same time, the Qur’an teaches believers to be careful with their words:
“O you who believe! Be mindful of Allah and speak righteous [and just] words,” (Q 33:70)
True virtue begins with certainty in Allah (swt) and is reflected in our words and actions. When the heart trusts Allah, it becomes peaceful; when the tongue is guided by wisdom and piety, it becomes a source of goodness.
Strengthen your heart through remembrance of Allah (swt), and guard your tongue through thoughtful and truthful speech

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

July 10, 2026 / editor

Imam Ali al-Ridha (a) declares that a woman possessing these
five qualities—easy-going, gentle, obedient, quick to reconcile,
and protective of her husband's honor in his absence—holds an
exalted station as "one of the agents of Allah (swt)," a position
of immense honour (Al-Kafi 5/324).

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 .

Can we truly describe God?

September 25, 2024 / editor

No vision can encompass Him, but He encompasses all vision ... (Q6:103)
I replied, “Of course.” Then he asked: “Do you all know what
al-Absār are?” I replied, “Of course.” Then he asked: “What are they?” I replied, “They are Absār meaning ‘eyes’.” He said, “The mind in your heart is more powerful than the eyes [with which you see]. Thus it is minds that cannot behold him, while He
beholds minds.”
To guide Abu Hashim to the hidden meaning of the verse above, Imam al-Ridha (a) first asks him what he understands from the verse. It is worth mentioning that the word Absār here refers to ‘minds’ . Since ‘minds’ which are our most powerful faculty for knowing, cannot behold Him, thus, we cannot truly describe Him.

Al-Kafi Vol. 1 Pg 98

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