The Benevolent Governor
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn inhabitant of the city of Rey, narrates: One of the scribes of Yahya Ibn Khaalid was appointed as governor of Rey. I had some taxes to pay and feared that the […]
Anecdotes for Reflection – Part 1
At the Door of a Brother
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Baqir (a.s.) said: An angel was once passing by a house, when he witnessed a man standing near its door. The angel questioned him, “Why do you stand here?” […]
Bond of Brotherhood
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMuhammad Ibn A’jlaan narrates: I was in the company of Imam Sadiq (a.s.) when a man, from a distant city, arrived and greeted the gathering. “How were your brothers when you […]
A Believer is the Brother of Another Believer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Baqir (a.s.) related: Once, a group of Muslims had set off on a journey, but in the course of their travel, they lost their way. Their supplies were soon […]
Salman Farsi’s Rank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFaith has ten ranks and Salman Farsi was on its tenth rank. He possessed knowledge of the unseen, the ability to interpret dreams and misfortunes, was well versed in genealogy […]
The Faith of Sa’eed Ibn Jubair
Reading Time: 2 minutesSa’eed Ibn Jubair was one of the steadfast and loyal companions of Imam Sajjad (a.s.). Hajjaaj was a bloodthirsty tyrant who had ruled over Kufah, Iraq and Iran for almost […]
Levels of Faith
Reading Time: 2 minutesImam Sadiq, (a.s.) addressing a saddler, who used to serve him, said: “Some Muslims possess one portion of faith, while there are others, who possess two or three or even […]
Harithah’s Martyrdom
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day, after offering the morning prayers in congregation, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) looked around the mosque and his eyes fell upon a youth, Harithah Ibn Maalik Ansaari, who sat […]
Maltreatment by Mutawakkil – Enemity with Imam Ali Naqi (as)
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the worst Abbasid caliphs was Mutawakkil, who left no stone unturned in his attempt to harass and torment Imam Hadi (a.s.), the descendants of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), […]
Harassing Amirul Mu’mineen is akin to Harassing the Holy Prophet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA’mr Ibn Shaas Aslami, one of the companions present during the treaty of Hudaibiyah, narrates: Once, Ali (a.s.) and I had embarked upon a journey towards Yemen. During the journey, I happened […]