Self-Negation versus Lawful Pleasures
Reading Time: 11 minutesSufyan Suri belonged to a group of Muslims called Zahids and Sufis, which emerged in the beginning of 200 AH. They rejected the world, considering its blessings and advantages as […]
Anecdotes of The Ahlul Bayt (Daastaan e Raastaan )
Live in the World or Renounce it
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter the Battle of Jamal, Imam Ali (‘a) entered the town of Basra. During his stay, he went to enquire after the health of a friend, Rabi ibn e Ziad Harisi, who […]
Special Treatment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe rules of life instituted by Islam were gradually being erased by the continuous rule of the Umayyad and Abbasid kings who loved splendour and glory, and expected undue respect […]
The Strongest Act of Faith
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day the Holy Prophet (s) asked all the Muslims present: ‘According to Islam, which act of a believer denotes the strongest faith?’ ‘Prayer,’ said one. ‘No,’ was the answer. ‘Zakaat,’ said […]
The Greater Worship
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Jafar al-Sadiq (‘a) one day noticed that a constant visitor had not attended his discourse for many days. He asked his friends if they had any knowledge about his whereabouts. ‘Ya […]
Last Advice
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Musa al-Kazim’s (‘a) mother and Imam Jafar al-Sadiq’s (‘a) wife, Umme Hameeda was sitting in her home, bereaved by the passing away of her beloved husband and Imam. She noticed a very close […]
Death, the Leveller
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was the reign of the Abbasid ruler, Mutawakkil. He was notorious for his tyrannical behavior and vicious habits. One night, he was enjoying the company of his confidantes with […]
An Expression of Faith
Reading Time: 2 minutesHazrat Abu Talib (‘a) took the Holy Prophet (s) under his protection after his (s) grandfather died. He also happened to be the Chief of the Elders of the Quraysh of Mecca. The Quraysh were constantly […]