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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).

Last Days of the Blessed Month of Sha’bān

February 18, 2025 / editor

Abu Salt al-Harawi reports that he visited Imam ‘Ali al-Ridha (a) on the Last Friday of the Month of Sha’bān. The Imam (a) said to him, “O Aba Salt, the greater part of the month of Sha’bān has elapsed. Try to make up for the neglect of the past days of this month by compensating in what remains of it. Devote yourself to what is beneficial
for you. Supplicate a lot and plead for forgiveness. Recite the Holy Qur’an as much as you can and repent for your sins so that when the Blessed month of Ramadhan sets in, you will have purified yourself. Fear Allah and trust Him in everything. Let there remain no unpaid debt you owe anybody and no ill-feeling left in your heart against anyone ... Fear Allah and put your trust in Him …

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