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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).

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