The Nightmare
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe man woke up with a start. He was terrified by the nightmare. Various horrible interpretations increased his terror. He got up in the morning and went to see Imam […]
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Only Allah Knows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUsman ibn e Maz’oon was an immigrant, Muhajir, from Mecca. He was living in the house of a Medinite, Ansar. He was treated hospitably as a member of the family, as that was […]
The Greater Duty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn Ansar of Medina came to the Holy Prophet (s) looking perturbed. He voiced his bewilderment thus: ‘Ya Rasool Allah (s), if there is a funeral ready for burial and a lecture is […]
An Astrologer’s Plight
Reading Time: 2 minutesAbdul Maalik ibn e ‘Ain, the brother of Zarara ibn e ‘Ain, believed in the influence of stars on man’s life. Despite the confirmed tradition against it, he collected many […]
Self Esteem
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMufazzal bin Qais ran into financial problems, debts and consequent stress. He came to Imam Jafar al-Sadiq(‘a) and shared his deplorable circumstances with him. ‘I am in great debt and can […]
Look before You Leap
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Muslim once insisted upon receiving a special piece of advice from the Holy Prophet (s). He (s) replied, ‘Do you pledge to act upon it if I do?’ ‘Certainly! Ya Rasool Allah.’ […]
Money Well Spent
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Holy Prophet (s) gave Imam Ali (‘a) 12 dirhams to purchase a long shirt for him. Imam Ali (‘a) bought a shirt and gave it to him (s). The Holy Prophet (s) asked, ‘How much did it cost?’ […]
Decide Wages before Hiring
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne day, Imam Reza (‘a) went with his friend Suleman ibn e Jafar for some work out of town. They returned at sunset and the Imam invited Suleman to stop over for […]
Dead Father’s Debts
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Mother, dear Mother!’ The woeful cry of a young man was heard in the silence of the dark night. A caravan was travelling from Medina to an outpost. The Holy […]