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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,”

Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti

January 15, 2025 / editor

Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti was one of the renown teachers in the Hawza Ilmiyyah in the Holy city of Qum. He had very good akhlaq and treated everyone with a lot of respect. He studied under many scholars and even attended Dars al-Kharij of Ayatullah Muhammad Ridha Gulpaygani. He passed away on Friday 6th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1445 and was buried the next day. Rahbar and many other great scholars sent their condolences.
His funeral took place in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa). Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani led the prayers.
May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.

Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān

January 15, 2025 / editor

Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān was born on 9th Rajab 1347 AH in Najaf. It has been reported that when he was very young, he learnt the Holy Qur’an from his mother.
Their house was a center of knowledge. He got his interest for religious studies from his father, Syed Hasan Khersān, who used to have classes for students daily [for about 13 years] at their house in the evenings.
He was a student of Syed Mohsin al-Hakim, Syed al-Khui and many others. He has compiled and written many books. One of his books, 21 volumes about Ibn Abbas (the cousin of the Holy Prophet (saww)) earned him an award for his astounding efforts.

Shaheed Ayatullah Syed Ibrahim Raisi

January 15, 2025 / editor

Shaheed Ayatullah Ibrahim Raisi was born in Mashhad. When he was about 5 years old, his father passed away. He lived in a simple house in a simple neighborhood. Greatness is only achieved from humble beginnings.
Syed Hasan Nasrullah, Ayatullah Sistani, and many other great scholars sent their condolences.
His elderly mother is still alive (about 90 years old). He had 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Whenever he would visit Qum, he would visit the great scholars and take advice from them. Some of them would consider him their son.
On the Wiladah of Imam al-Ridha (a) he was elected as the President, exactly 3 years later, he responded to the call of his Lord. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.

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