Three Duties
Reading Time: 2 minutesAbdul A’ala ibn e A’in of Kufa was preparing to go to Medina to visit Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (‘a). The followers of the Ahl al Bayt (‘a) thought […]
Basic Needs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Jafar al-Sadiq was travelling between Mecca and Medina. Musadaf, his famous serving man, was accompanying him on this journey. On the way, they sighted […]
Protecting Ones Rights
Reading Time: 2 minutesSamra ibn e Jundab planted a date-palm in the orchard of an Ansar (Medinite). The domestic lodgings of the owner were within the precincts of his orchard. […]
Dealing with Unprovoked Annoyance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day a man came to the Holy Prophet (s) seeking advice on how to deal with his neighbour’s unprovoked annoying behaviour. He (s) said, ‘Be patient and do […]
Slightest Inclination
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Ali (‘a) was hosting a guest for the past many days. The guest had an ulterior motive which he did not reveal until the time was […]
Understanding Justice
Reading Time: < 1 minutehe plaintiff registered his complaint against Ali ibn e Abi Talib (‘a) in the court of the ruling Caliph Umar ibn e Khattab. As per rules, both […]
Rule with Policies, not Politics
Reading Time: 6 minutesAfter the third caliph of the Islamic state was murdered, the people flocked towards Ali ibn e Abi Talib (‘a) in groups with different backgrounds and viewpointts. […]
Dealing with Lepers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of lepers, outcast by society, lived together in Medina. The people repelled them with disgust and hatred because they considered them cursed, not […]
Playing Host
Reading Time: 2 minutesImam Ali (‘a) invited a person with his son to dinner. He welcomed him warmly on his arrival and gave him a prominent seat so that he […]
Controlling Anger Wisely
Reading Time: 2 minutesA man of the desert of Arabia visited the Holy Prophet (s) and, after greeting him, made a request. ‘Give me some advice that I should always […]