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Articles, Biographies of Masumeen(a.s) |
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‘How revisits to the Prophet’s House the pain’
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Imam Hasan Askari (AS), the eleventh successor of holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW), was martyred on Rabi-ol Awal 8. Marking his martyrdom anniversary here is a poetic tribute to him:
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Miracle of Imam Ali (A) birth in Ka’abah becomes fresh every year
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Al-Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (peace be upon him), son-in-law, cousin and the first infallible successor of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was born on Rajab 13 in the Holy Ka’abah (House of Allah) in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. His mother Fatimah Bint Assad (peace be upon her), at the time of his birth, was called to the holy Ka’abah and as she came close to it, the wall of Ka’abah became cracked and she was ordered by Allah to enter it. There Imam Ali was born and she remained guest of Allah for three days there. After three days she came out of Ka’abah holding little Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in her lap.
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Sajjad (AS) after Karbala … My heart aches
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My heart aches,
When someone says,
Shaam Shaam Shaam,
Baba!
My beloved baba,
Rose of Zahra-e-Marziah,
Martyred viciously on the land,
Known as Karb-O-Bala,
On Asr-e-Ashoora,
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The Battle of Karbala
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Following is a Marthiyaa (elegy) of Mir Anis (a renowned poet of Urdu), translated into English verse by David Matthews:
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Imam As-Sadiq (A) … forerunner of chemistry
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Imam Jafar Sadiq was the eldest son, testamentary trustee (wasi) and successor to the Imamate, of Imam Muhammad Baqer. He was born in Medina on Monday, 17 Rabi ul-Awwal 83AH/702AD. His name, Jafar, means “stream”, and some traditions have stated that it actually means “stream in Paradise”. His agnomen is Abu Abdallah and he is the holder of a number of titles which came to be associated with his revered personality. These include Fadhil (The Excellent) and Tahir (The Pure). The most famous title, however, is Sadiq ( The Truthful).
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"Jabir, give my salaam to my Baqir ...."
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Imam Muhammed Al- Baqir (as) was martyred by Hisham, at the age of 57 on 7th of Dhul-Hijja 114 Hijrah.
The heart sings this eulogy ...
Treading miles afar from home,
spanning the delicate hours of life,
aspiring to behold the awaited glory
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Meeting the Light … he felt a hand touching his tired shoulders
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The Miraculously Healed Person: Sayyid Zia Saberi
Inhabitant of: Rustam Kula, Mazandaran Province.
Type of Illness: Bone Cancer
Job: A Worker with the Oil Company in Behshahr
One day in autumn, Sayyid's waiting was over, and finally he was discharged from the hospital. While his wife was accompanying him, the Sayyid felt the rustling of the dead leaves under his weakened feet and looked hard at them and then at the leafless trees and said: "I think I have reached the deadline. Do you understand this?"
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Imam Sadiq (A)’s recommendations to seeker of right path
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Have you ever heard of "Unwan al-Basri's tradition"? Allama Tabatabai's late master of practical ethics, Ayatollah Seyyid Ali Qazi Tabataba’i (may their souls be sanctified), refused to teach Islamic practical ethics to any new student unless he expressed his commitment to this tradition. The late 'Ayatollah Qazi (may God have mercy on him) used to recommend this tradition to his students, who sought the mystical journey to God the Almighty.
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Supplication of Imam Zain-ul Abideen (p) on Eid Al-Fitr
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Eid is the day of special attention of Allah (SWT) to His servants, recalling them to His presence and the day of loving Him. Eid is the day of activeness, happiness, and granting of servant's requests. This day, is the day of awarding and writing secure chit from hellfire for servants, further it is the time one may gather things that benefit him in the hereafter.
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Sayyeda Fatimah Zahra (S) and the “Night of Divine Decrees”
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Qadr means honour and dignity. Lailatul Qadr means the night of honour and dignity. This is one of the holiest and most blessed nights. According to the reports of the religions great ones, it is hidden among three nights the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of Ramadan. The reward of worship on this night is better than the worship of a thousand months of worship, equivalent to a person's lifetime.
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“I thank Thee O’ Lord for a martyr’s death”
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Sleep reigned over the Kufan town,
As from the mosque came a godly sound.
The call for prayer filled the sky,
Moving the air with a gentle sigh.
Awakening Muslims with a gentle prod,
“O people come, and pray to God.”
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Short Maxims of Imam Hasan Al-Mojtaba(A)
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Among the many blessings associated with the month of Ramadan, is the auspicious date of the 15th Ramadan when Hazrat Imam Hasan Al-Mojtaba (A.S.), son of Imam Ali (A.S.) and Hazrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.), first grandson of Holy Prophet (SW), and the Leader of the youth of Paradise, was born in the holy city of Medina in third year after Hijrah.
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Acts of Imam Zayn ul-'Abidin (AS) in the Month of Ramadan
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Imam Zayn ul-'Abidin, peace be on him, had special affairs in the blessed month of Ramadan. In it he did all things that drew him near to Allah. The narrators said: "He did all kinds of charity and good. He never said any word except saying: 'Glory belongs to Allah, I ask Allah's forgiveness, and Allah is Great.' When he broke his fast, he said: 'O Allah, if You will do, You do.'(Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 88).
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Imam Mahdi (AS) in Imam Ali (AS)’s words
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Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) has brought up the subject of Imam Mahdi (AS)’s occultation in different occasions within the limits of his audience intellectual and understanding abilities and according to the natural trend of events in the future.
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On the 15th of Shaban …
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On the 15th of Shaban
another flower has bloomed.
In Muhammad's garden
another spring has come.
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Stones started to beat all over the earth from that birth
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A poetic tribute of Imam Mahdi (AS) marking his auspicious birth anniversary that falls on Sha’ban 15:
Shining smile of the dawn, from the east, appeared;
Dark color of the night, from the face of sky, disappeared.
In the eyes of Narjes (mother of Imam Mahdi), as he watched,
A wonderful light of eagerness, he found.
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Imam Zaynul-Aabideen (AS), his worship, advices
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Fourth Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen As-Sajjad (as), son of 3rd Imam Abi Abdillah Al-Husayn (as) and Shaherbanu who is also called as Shahzanaan, was born on 5th Sha’ban 38 AH in the holy city of Madinah. He (as) was known as Abu Muhammad (father of Muhammad) and among his titles are: Zaynul-‘Aabideen (The Pride of the Worshippers); Sayyid-os-Sajideen (Leader of those who prostrate) and Ibnul-Khiyaratayn (The son of the two best) – the Quraysh from among the Arabs and the Persian from among the non-Arabs.
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Imam Musa Al-Kazim (A.S.) and Ali ibn Yaqtin
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Ibrahim Jammaal wanted to meet ‘Ali Ibn Yaqtin, the Prime Minister of Harun the Caliph, but he was not granted an audience. The same year ‘Ali Ibn Yaqtin was honoured by Hajj and later went to Madinah and decided to meet Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) but Imam (a.s.) did not permit him to enter. Again the next day he presented himself and upon the refusal of Imam (a.s.) asked as to what sin he had committed that Imam (a.s.) did not want to meet him. Imam (a.s.) said that since he had refused to meet his brother, the Almighty Allah would not allow his efforts to succeed, till the time Ibrahīm Jammāl does not forgive him. ‘Ali ibn Yaqtin said that since he was in Madinah and Ibrahim Jammal in Kufa how was it possible to obtain his forgiveness at that moment?
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Imam Taqi Al-Jawwad (as) and Mamun
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Imam Muhammad Taqi Al-Jawwad (as), son of Al-Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Ridha (as), and the ninth infallible successor of holy Prophet Muhammad (sw), was born on Rajab 10 … greetings to all readers marking the auspicious and blessed occasion.
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The Luminous jewel of Ka'ba
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Whose born is similar to Ali's (AS), who
was born in Ka'ba?
Which birth, is like thirteenth of Rajab
that has bestowed a pearl in the shell of existence upon the universe?
Whose mother has given birth to a child like Ali (AS)?
Who was born and was martyred in Allah's house like him?
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Citations from Nahj-ul-Balaghah
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The Nahj-ul-Balaghah "Peak of Eloquence" is the most famous collection of sermons and letters attributed to the Gate of City of Knowledge (as per saying of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW)) Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). It was collected by Seyyed Radhi (359-406/970-1015) in the 10th century.
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Maxims of Imam Al-Baqir (AS)
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Short wonderful maxims, full of noble morals, were reported on the authority of Imam Abu` Ja'far Muhammad Al-Baqir, peace be on him, who was born on Rajab 1. The following are some of them:
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Billions of salutes to Fatima Zahra (A.S.) …
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Billions of salutes to Fatima The
greatest lady Fatima
Allah created her from light
She was the light,
divine light
She was embodiment of light
Allah’s light divine light
Before birth she was powerful
Had great knowledge,
was powerful
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To her door they brought wood and fire … a poem on J-Sani 3
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Do the justice to Prophet's daughter
Do the justice to Prophet's successor
O the people who follow the Prophet
O the people who respect the Prophet
You should respect the Prophet's daughter
You should respect the Prophet's successor
Do the justice to Prophet's daughter
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Zahra Zahra You are pride of both worlds
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Zahra Zahra you are pride of both worlds
Zahra, Zahra, you are the most revered one
You are source of Prophethood
you are power of Imamat
You are source of eleven lights sent to the world with glory
Zahra Zahra you are pride of both worlds
Zahra, Zahra, you are the most revered one
You are aim of creation,
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A poetic tribute to the eleventh Imam (A)
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In Medina
the eleventh successor to the Prophet is born
And in a land far he go and will live forlorn.
His name: Hasan, his fame: Askari;
No one stands his like under the sky.
His lineage ends at Zahra and the Prophet
Alone in such a noble birth and divine respect,
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Hazrat Abu Talib (A) eulogizes Holy Prophet (S)
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Marking the birth anniversary (Eid Milad-on Nabi) of Chief of Prophets Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), here are the words of praise for Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) by Protector of Resalat and paternal uncle of holy Prophet, Hazrat Abu Talib (peace be upon him) in shape of a poem. It is from The Beacons of Light by At-Tabrisi:
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Sayings of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (A.S.) marking his b-day
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1- Do not dispute (with others) lest you will lose splendor and do not joke (with everyone) lest you will be disrespected.
2- As for those who accept to sit in a place other than the first row of a session, Allah and His angels will bless them until they leave that session.
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Eid-e-Zahra – An occasion of great happiness
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Rabi-ul Awwal 9, the day of glory, honor, dignity and blessings, is a great Eid known as "Eid-e-Shuja’a", "Eid-e-Zahra (A.S)” or the Feast of Zahraa (A.S.). Many traditions from holy Prophet (S.W.) and his Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) have been reported in its merit.
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Little about Prophet (p) and his grandson Al-Imam As-Sadiq (p)
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17th Rabi al-Awwal is the Idd Milad un-Nabi (S.A.W.W) and the Birthday Anniversary of Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (A.S.). Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.W), known as Sadiq (the Truthful) and Amin (the Trusted) from his youth and was sent as "The Mercy for this World and the Hereafter" and the "Last Messenger of God Almighty and the Seal of the Prophethood" was born in the holy city of Makkah on 17th Rabi al-Awwal in the Year of Elephant (Aam ul-Feel)[corresponding to 570 C.E.].
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Burial of Karbala Martyrs – a historical perspective
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Allamah Ne’matollah Al-Jazaeri narrates from Abdullah Al-Assadi, and Sayyed Muhammad Ali Shah Abdul-Azimi writes in Iqaz-ol Qaloub that when Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) was martyred on Ashura Day along with his 72 near and dear ones, and Omar bin Sa’ad (c) planned to depart Karbala for Kufa, he wrote to Ibne Zyad asking him what to do now.
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Father of Zahra (a) – The Chief of Prophets (s)
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O Prophet of mercy and Imam of mankind
O Seal of the Prophets al-Mustaph the savior
Indeed the progeny had suffered what they suffered after your
departing, distresses heaped up on them successively
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O' Hassan ibn Ali! … as she sees pieces of your liver
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Of your which wound shall I narrate;
O' Hassan ibn Ali?
Allow me to confess:
I fear;
I fear my eulogy will fall short of you!
Shall I speak of the eye,
that witnessed Ali's helplessness,
or of the heart, that ached with pain;
recollecting his mother's broken ribs?
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Love of Imam Ar-Ridha thriving in my heart
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The silent prayer that I oft whispered,
echoed aloud in my ear;
as I helplessly rose to leave.
A little boy, laid crippled by the door,
with his mother drowning in grief.
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Hazrat Zahra (as) in the verse of Mubahila
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Event of Mubahila is famous and is known to all Muslims. Islamic scholars are united on the fact that the verse of Mubahila was revealed in regard to the Christian delegation who came from Najran to dispute the issue of Isa Ibn Maryam/Jesus son of Mary (AS) with the Prophet (SAW). In v.6 of Bihar, Imam Ali (AS) mentioned the event in the following manner:
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8 Zilhajj - Start of Imam Hussain (A) journey from Makkah to Karbala
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8 Zilhajj is the day when holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S)’s grandson Hazrat Imam Hussain (A) converted his Pilgrimage (Hajj) into off-seasonal Pilgrimage (Umra) and started his journey from Makkah towards Iraq so to save the sanctity and honor of this sacred place (ka’aba). In this way the heinous conspiracy of Bannu Umayyad to trample the sanctity and honor of Ka’aba by shedding blood of Imam Hussain (A) there, had been failed.
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Qualities of Shia in View of Imam Reza (AS)
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The Shia are those who submit to the Imams
My father, Allah have mercy upon him, related to us from Ali bin Ibrahim from his father from Ali bin Mabad from al-Hussein bin Khalid that Abu al-Hasan ar-Reza (a) said:
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Imam Reza (A.S.) holy shrine - The Glory of Islamic World
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The grand spiritual, magnificent religious complex of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.) situated in the holy city of Mashhad, Iran, has been called by visitors and historians as "The Glory of the Islamic World". The marvelous buildings and structures in the holy shrine comprise one of the oldest and most beautiful religious and historical monuments in the world.
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