Another Example Of Generosity
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmir al-Mu’minin (a.s) entered Mecca for some affairs. He saw a Bedouin clutching the curtain of Ka`bah saying, “O Lord of the House! The House […]
Helping a Believer
Asking For Fair Price
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Bedouin came to the Holy Prophet saying, “I have several camels for sale but I have no idea of their price in the market […]
Interest-Free Loan For The Needy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReporting his father, Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) says, “A needy came to the Holy Prophet asking for help. The Holy Prophets asked, “Is there anyone here […]
Dead Father’s Debts
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Mother, dear Mother!’ The woeful cry of a young man was heard in the silence of the dark night. A caravan was travelling from Medina […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contentment Of Imam Hasan (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day a person requested Imam Hasan (a.s) for a thousand dirhams. He asked his servant how much they had. He said it was not […]
Imam Hasan Askari’s (a.s) Kind Behavior To Slaves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImam Hasan Askari (a.s) used to be very affectionate to the slaves. One day a slave, who was a Shia of Ali (a.s) came to […]
Imam Ali Naqi’s (a.s) Kind Behavior To Slaves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLike his forefathers, Imam Ali Naqi (a.s) also used to be very kind on the slaves. One day he was going somewhere when he saw […]