The New Convert
Reading Time: 2 minutes Two neighbors, a Muslim and a Christian, were on friendly terms. Having concern for one another, they used to inquire after each other’s health and […]
08 HAZRAT IMAM SADIQ (AS)
A Physician and Imam Jafar Sadiq (as)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Imam is Imam in every field. One day, the Imam was in the gathering of Caliph Mansur. At that time a physician was reading from […]
“I swear by Allah (SwT) that this was mentioned in the Holy Books of Abraham and Moses.”
Reading Time: 4 minutes Husham ibn al-Hakam is one of the prominent figures of Islam and among the most striking students of the Imam (as). He was the spokesman […]
This could not let the tyrant, Mansour, to sleep tight.
Reading Time: 2 minutes The ruling government of that time feared the school of Imam (as) and its horrible expansion and the large number of followers who were carrying […]
“Keep your books protected as you will later need them.”
Reading Time: 2 minutes His Advice to Protect Books: Imam (as) advised people to protect the books from destroying and loss as he said: “Keep your books protected as […]
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq’s encouragement for learning
Reading Time: < 1 minute Imam (as) encouraged learning and called for it because it was one of the most successful tools in growing thoughts. Once, he saw a youth […]
“Without these two years, there would not be Numan (Abu Hanifah).”
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the eyes of the founders of the Islamic schools of thoughts, Imam al-Sadiq (as) was seen as a great personality. They were sure about […]
“Our intercession will not be for those who disparage prayer.”
Reading Time: 2 minutes Prayer is one of the most important obligations in Islam, and Imam al-Sadiq (as) praised this kind of worship in many of his speeches, as […]
Did you take my bag?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Imam al-Sadiq (as) was famed for his high moral standards. He could capture hearts with his behaviour, which was the continuation of his grandfather’s morality, […]
Hospitality and Modesty of Imam Ja’far Al-Sadiq (as)
Reading Time: < 1 minute Hospitality Another example on the Imam’s (as) generosity was his interest in guests whom he used to honour and receive hospitably. It is narrated that […]