One of the Inmates of Paradise
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Sadiq (a.s) relates: “Once, Allah revealed to Hadhrat Dawud (a.s) to give glad tidings to Khalladah, the daughter of Aus, that she was of the inmates of Paradise and […]
Behar al-Anwar
The Indian and the Sixth Imam
Reading Time: 4 minutesImam Kadhim (as) narrates: “One day, I was with my father in the house when a friend entered and told my father that some people were standing outside, waiting to […]
The Jews and the Unlawful Food
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen the Noble Prophet (S) was seven years of age, the Jews (having perceived signs of Prophethood in him and therefore deciding to test him) discussed amongst themselves: “We have […]
Abdullah Ibn Ubayy
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the people of Madinah were accepting the Noble Prophet (S) in increasing numbers, ‘Abdullah Ibn Ubayy, one of the Jewish elders, became even more envious towards the Noble Prophet […]
The Inventor of a Religion and Repentance
Reading Time: 2 minutesImam Sadiq (as) related: “In ancient times there lived a man who sought to earn his livelihood and procure great wealth by lawful means but was unsuccessful. He then strived […]
The Humbleness of the Noble Prophet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAbu Dharr narrates: “Once, I observed Salman and Bilal arriving in the presence of the Noble Prophet (S). Salman, out of respect, fell down at the Prophet’s feet and kissed […]
Hammad Ibn Habib
Reading Time: 2 minutesHammad Ibn Habib Kufi narrates: “One year, I had set out for Hajj accompanied by some people. Just as we passed by a place called Zubalah, a dreadful wind with black […]
A Drunkard is not to be Trusted
Reading Time: 2 minutesIsma`il, the eldest son of Imam Sadiq (as), had some money in his possession. When he learned that a person from the tribe of Quraish who was living in Madinah, […]
The Sick Person’s Debt Paid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUsaamah Ibn Zaid was one of the companions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). Once, he fell ill and so Imam Husain (a.s.) paid him a visit. Approaching him, the Imam […]
Patience in Sickness
Reading Time: 2 minutesAbu Muhammad Riqqi says: Once, I arrived in the presence of Imam Ridha (a.s.) and greeted him. He replied to my greetings, inquired after my health and began to converse with […]