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August 13, 2024 / editor / 0 Comments

Salaamun ‘alaykum,

Welcome to Enlightening Inspirations. In this website, we have a variety of interesting articles, Stories for Children, Supplications and much more all relating to the Holy Qur’an and the Ahl al-Bayt (a).

Lessons from Du’a al-Tawbah (31) from Sahifa Sajjaddiyya with reference to the Holy Qur’an –1, 2, 3 & 4

July 12, 2026 / editor

Sincere Repentance Requires Honesty Acknowledge your sins without making excuses. True repentance begins with self-awareness.

Purification of the Heart
Repentance cleanses the soul from the effects of sin.
Spiritual growth begins with inner purification.

Good Deeds Should Follow Repentance
Increase acts of worship after seeking forgiveness.
Let righteous deeds demonstrate the sincerity of repentance.

Forgiveness is accompanied by a commitment to righteous action. True repentance requires Allah's help to strengthen our intentions, deepen our understanding of worship, and enable us to perform righteous deeds that purify the soul.

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

Ayatullah Shaykh Muhammad Ishaq al-Fayyadh

July 10, 2026 / editor

Ayatullah Shaykh Muhammad Ishaq al-Fayyadh was a student of Sayyid al-Khui and was one of the esteemed scholars in the Hawza Ilmiyya of Najaf. A prominent virtue widely associated with him was his profound humility, asceticism (zuhd), and detachment from material concerns.

“A Reflection of Divine Unity and Victory: The Panjtan’s Role in Eid al-Mubahala”

July 10, 2026 / editor

When the Holy Prophet (s) brought Imam Ali (a) as his ‘nafs’ (self),
it signifies their spiritual unity.
Imam Ali (a)'s unique characteristic
here is being the very self of the
Holy Prophet (saww).

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.

5 lessons we Learn from Hadhrat Muslim ibn Aqil (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor

When danger engulfed him, Hadhrat Muslim (a) honored his commitment to the very end and
became the first martyr, teaching us that a true
believer's promise
does not crumble when circumstances turn
unfavorable.

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.

Three Things to Live by

July 10, 2026 / editor

"My son, observe three vital principles to guard your character, reputation, and faith."

Sunday Dhil Qa’dah Salaah

July 10, 2026 / editor

The Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said, “On Sunday, perform the ritual bath (Ghusl) and ablution (Wudhu). Then, offer a 4-Rak’ah prayer (prayed as two sets of 2 Rak’ahs each).
In every Rak’ah, recite: Surah Al-Fatihah (once),
Surah Al-Ikhlas (3 times), Surah Al-Falaq (once) and
Surah An-Nas (once)
After completing the prayer:

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