Eating with the Poor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReporting his father, Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) says, “During the time of the Holy Prophet, the needy had to spend nights in the mosque because they had no home. One evening, […]
Tawalla ( Love)
Charity Concealed
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was an extremely dark night. The sky, overcast with clouds, portended more rain. Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (‘a)emerged from his house carrying a heavy load on his back. Coincidentally, a close […]
Friends and Foes Alike
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter the martyrdom of Imam Ali (‘a), Muawiya ibn e Abu Sufyan finally acquired total dictatorial control over the Islamic state. He often met with the followers of Imam Ali (‘a) and teased […]
Mistaken Concept of a Ruler
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne day a nomadic Arab entered Medina. He went straight to the mosque to meet the Holy Prophet (s) and demand gold, silver and other forms of wealth from him. The Holy […]
Affection Of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA major part of the life of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s) either passed in prison or under house arrest. The spies of the caliph Motamid always kept the Imam under […]
Affection Of Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring the eight years of his stay in Baghdad, Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s) regularly imparted religious education to the people. On most of the days people remained in his presence […]
Affection Of Imam Ridha’ (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring the time Imam Ridha’ (a.s) was the heir-apparent of Mamun, it was his practice to roam the town on foot every day in search of people in need and […]
Affection Of Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s) was going somewhere astride his horse. On the way he saw a person sitting. The person greeted the Imam and looked at him expectantly. […]
Affection Of Imam Musa Kadhim (a.s)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring the period Imam Musa Kadhim (a.s) resided in Medina many trouble-afflicted people visited him and mentioned their woes. The Imam listened to each of their problems in an affectionate […]