The People of Ras
The people of Ras lived between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the bank of the river Ras during the time just after Prophet Sulayman (A).
The People of Sabt
Prophet Musa (A) had taught the Bani Israa'il (Jews) to designate one particular day for the worship of Allah. The people of Ela were mainly fishermen and fished the seas everyday except Saturday.
Prophet Yusuf (A)
Prophet Yusuf (A) was the son of Prophet Ya'qub (A). Prophet Yusuf (A) had 11 brothers. Prophet Yusuf (A) once dreamt that eleven stars and the sun and moon were prostrating to him. When Prophet Yusuf (A) reached the age of 16, his brothers insisted that
Prophet Ya'qub (A)
Prophet Ishaaq (A) married his uncle's daughter Rafqa, and they were blessed with twin sons, Isu and Prophet Ya'qub (A).
The Battle of Jamal
Ayesha declares herself as the avenger of the murder of Uthman and prepared to wage war against Imam Ali (A).
The Battle of Siffin
At Siffin, Muawiya had stationed his general, Abul Awr, with 10,000 men on the river to stop the access to water for Imam Ali's (A) army. ...
The Battle of Nahrawan
After the unsatisfactory conclusion to the Battle of Siffin, Imam Ali (A) returned with his army back to Kufa ... The group was furious at the way things had ended at Siffin.
The Hijrah to Abyssinia
When endurance was reaching its limits and persecution became unbearable, the Prophet advised a group of his followers to migrate to Abyssinia where a benign Christian king reigned. This was the first Hijrah (Migration) in Islam
Prophet Sulayman (A)
Prophet Sulayman (A) was the youngest son of Prophet Dawood (A) and inherited him. Allah granted him the greatest kingdom that any king has ever ruled over.
Prophet Dawood (A)
The Philistines were led by a fearsome commander, a huge man by the name of Jaalut (Goliath).Prophet Dawood (A) was present in the army of Taalut (Saul). He was only a young man at the time, and had not come to fight.
Prophet Yahya (A)
Prophet Yahya is a son of Prophet Zakariya (A). Allah bestowed this child with wisdom and knowledge in his infancy and appointed him His Prophet and Messenger.
Prophet Zakariya (A)
Prophet Zakariya (A) was sent to the people of Bani Israa'il. He was a descendent of Prophet Ya'qub (A). He was well liked and respected ...
Lady Khadija (A)
Lady Khadija (A) was the first wife of the Holy Prophet (S) and the mother of Lady Fatima (A). She was born in Makka. Lady Khadija's life is simply inspirational and filled with her love of Allah, the Almighty.
Prophet Isa (A)
After thirteen hundred years from the time of Prophet Moses (PBUH), Allah sent Prophet Jesus (PBUH) to save the people from misguidance and sin. ... Prophet Isa's (A) mother was Bibi Maryam (A), but he had no father.
Prophet Musa (A)
A short while before Prophet Musa (A) was born, Fir'aun was told that a boy from the Bani Israa'il would soon be born and at whose hands Fir'aun's kingdom would be destroyed.
Hijrah
The unbelievers of Makkah had made life very difficult for the Muslims which resulted in the migration from Makkah to Madinah.
The Year of The Elephant (Aamul Feel)
Abraha attacks Makkah. Abraha, the Governor of Yemen, wanted to destroy the Ka'aba and Allah sends down upon them flocks of birds, who showered them with stones of baked clay and destroy them.
The Change of Qiblah
In Madinah, the Jews also said their prayers facing Baytul Muqaddas. They did not like the fact that the Muslims had the same Qiblah as they did, and tried to use this fact to discredit Islam and the Holy Prophet (S). Change of Qiblah was one of the manif
The Battle of Ahzab (Khandaq)
The Jews of Bani Qaynqaa were expelled from Madinah because of their trouble making. ... made another great effort to destroy the Muslims. The Battle of Ahzab took place in winter. Madinah was faced with drought that year and a state of semi-famine prevai
The Pledge of Rizwaan
This famous allegiance was taken under an acacia tree, and is known as the Pledge of Rizwaan. The event has been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an.
The Battle of Khayber
After capturing the forts of Na'im and Qamus, the Muslims turned their attention to the forts of Watih and Sulaalim.
The Battle of Moota
By 8 A.H. there was security in most of Arabia and the call of Islam had extended to many parts. ... The Holy Prophet (S) sent envoys to neighboring countries and invited their rulers to embrace Islam.
The Lapsed Umrah
When the Peace Pact of Hudaybiyah was signed, the Muslims were entitled to visit Makkah after a year ... Prophet declared that those persons, who had been deprived of visiting the Ka'bah a year earlier, should get ready for proceeding to Makkah.
The Battle of Hunayn
The battle of Uhud had begun with the victory of the Muslims and had ended with their defeat; the battle of Hunayn began with their defeat and ended with their victory.
The Battle of Ta'if
The Bani Saqeef were amongst the people who fought against Islam in the battle of Hunayn. After suffering a defeat in this battle, they took refuge in a strong fort in their own town.
The Battle of Tabuk
Tabuk was the last Islamic campaign in which the Prophet took part. After that he did not participate in any battle
The Event of Mubahila
On this historical occasion Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity. This event also reveals the exalted status of the Ahlul Bayt.
The Conquest of Makkah
In the eighth year of Hijrah the city of Makkah, which had been the centre of idol worship for a very long time, surrendered before the army of Islam and all the points of the city came under the control of the Muslim soldiery. With this victory Allah res
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
Many centuries had passed after the time of Prophet Isa and some of the people were still following Prophet Musa and yet some were following Prophet Isa but most of them had gone back to the dark ages of ignorance, barbarism and idol worshipping. It was d
Prophete Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
Plusieurs siècles s'étaient écoulés après l'époque du prophète Isa et certaines personnes suivaient encore le prophète Moussa et pourtant certaines suivaient le prophète Isa, mais la plupart d'entre elles étaient retournées à l'âge sombre de l'ignorance, de la barbarie et de l'adoration des idoles.
Prophet Noah (A)
For many years, Prophet Noah tried to teach his people that Allah is One, but they just laughed at him. Sometimes they would throw stones at him. ...
The Battle of Badr
With the Battle of Badr begans a remarkable Era in the history of Islam. This battle laid the foundation of the Islamic State and made out of the Muslims a force to be reckoned with by the dwellers of the Arabian Peninsula.
The Battle of Uhud
The Qureshites came out from the Battle of Badr with an astonishing result which they did not expect. ... Quraish, one year after the Battle of Badr, marched towards Madinah to avenge their defeat.
The People of Kahf
... We relate to you their story with the truth; surely they were youths who believed in their Lord and We increased them in guidance. ...
Prophet Adam (A)
Prophet Adam was the first man ever to be created. After Allah ... the jinn. Finally, He created Prophet Adam and then Bibi Hawwa (Eve). ...
Prophet Ayyub (A)
Prophet Ayyub was the grandson of Prophet Ishaaq son of Prophet Ibrahim and his wife was the granddaughter of Prophet Yusuf. Allah gave him many blessings. ...
Prophet Hud (A)
Despite all the favours that Allah had granted them, the people of Aad did not believe in One God and worshipped idols. Prophet Hud explained to them that the idols would only take them further away from Allah and that he was a Prophet sent to guide them.
Prophet Ibrahim (A)
Prophet Ibrahim is one of the greatest Prophets of Allah. He was born in Syria at the time when Namrud was the king.
Prophet Idris (A)
Prophet Idris was the great-grandson of Prophet Sheeth and was born 100 years after the death of Prophet Aadam. He was the third Prophet of Allah.
Prophet Ismael (A)
When Prophet Ismael was born, his father Prophet Ibrahim was 86 years old. ... On the command of Allah, Prophet Ibrahim brought Hajira and Prophet Ismael to Makka. ...
Prophet Salih (A)
Allah sent Prophet Salih to the people of Thamud to guide them to the right path. ... Prophet Salih patiently tried to teach them the truth. ..
Prophet Yunus (A)
Prophet Yunus was sent by Allah to the people of Naynivah (Babylon) to guide them on the right path. The people of Naynivah were ...
Prophet Lut (A)
And We sent Lut who said to his people: 'Why do you commit such indecent acts that have never been committed by anyone before?.....' Holy Quran
Prophet Moses' Mother
One of the women the Glorious Qur'an makes mention of, is Jochebed, mother of Prophet Moses, Allah' interlocutor. She was a Unitarian who in the abyss of polytheism, was among those nearest to Allah.
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.)
Imam Musa al-Kadhim lived under the most crucial times in the regimes of the despotic 'Abbasid kings who were marked for their tyrannical and cruel administration. His kind and generous attitude towards the people was such that he used to patronize and he
Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.)
Hazrat Abu Talib, as historians testify, was one of eight uncles of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), as the Prophet's father, Abdullah, the son Abdul Muttalib was the brother of Abu Talib. The anecdotes in the life of this great pe
The Birth of Imam Hussein (as)
In the house of the Holy Prophet, a child who benefited humanity as if he was a Divine Impression reflecting the earth, was born on one of the nights of the month of Sha'ban. His father was Imam Ali, the best model of kindness towards his friends and the
Imam Husain ibn 'Ali (peace be upon him)
On the third of Sha'ban in the year 4 A.H. the city of Medina witnessed the birth of a boy in the house of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) and Imam Ali (PBUH); he was later nicknamed the 'Master of Martyrs'. Imam Ali (PBUH) took his son to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP),
The Twelfth Imam, Muhammad ibn Hasan Al-Mahdi (peace be upon him)
Traditions have been reported mentioning the signs for the time of the appearance of the Imam who will arise (qa'im), peace be on him, and the events which will take place before his appearance, together with the indications and features of it. Among them
The Day of Sorrow
When the Sauds gained control of Mecca and Medina in 1925 CE (1345 AH), they sought to destroy the symbols of the greatest leaders in Islam. As described in the book Wahhabism by Ayatollah Subhani, "The entire traces of Ahlul Bayt and the companions of the Holy Prophet disappeared, and the valuable properties of the shrine of the Holy Imams at Baqi. . ."
Imam Ali (a.s.)
Amir Al-Mumineen Imam Ali (AS) was the son of Abu Tablib bin Abdul Mutalib and the cousin of the Holy Apostle of God, Mohammed bin Abdul Mutalib al-Hashimi. His father, Abu Talib, the chief of the Bani Hashim , was the uncle and the guardian of the Holy P
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a.s.)
At about sunset on the eve of Ramadan 20, year 40 A.H. Ume Kulthoum the Imam"s daughter brought him his breakfast meal that consisted of two loaves of bread and a bowl of yoghurt, in addition to some salt. When the Imam finished his prayer, he sat down to
Imam Ja'far b. Muhammad al Sadi'q (a.s.)
This is an account of the Imam who was in charge (al-qai'im) after Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Ali, peace be on them, (including) who his mother was, the date of his birth, evidence for his Imamate, his age, the period of his succession (to the Imamate), the t
Imam Hassan (a.s.) - A Brief Look Into His Life
The Imam after the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, was his son al-Hasan, the son of the mistress of the women of the worlds, Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, the Lord of messengers, may God bless him and his pure family. (Al-Hasan's) kunya was Ab
Lady Fatima al-Masooma
Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) was born on 1 Dhil Qa'ada, 174 AH in the holy city of Medina. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him), and her mother was Lady Najmah. Not long after her birth, her father was martyred in the dunge
Representing Imam Ridha (a.s.)
When a room is flooded with light, you can trace the light back to the powerful source. Similarly, our behavior can be traced back to the teachings of our faith, of our Infallible Guides, and ultimately of our Lord. Among our many impeccable role models,
Lessons from the Story of Abel and Cain
Not every prayer is accepted, and not every fast is valid. There is a set of conditions for each act of worship that needs to be fulfilled for God to accept that act. For example, a prayer without ablution is not accepted, even if all other conditions are
The Stranger in Khorasan
Mamoon was worried that Imam Ali ar-Ridha and his followers could form a threat to his government, so he insisted that the Imam come to his palace in Khorasan, away from his supporters in Medina. From one aspect, Mamoon wanted to keep the Imam away from h
The Martyrdom of Imam Baqir (a.s)
The Holy Imam Muhammad al-Baqir is the Fifth Apostolic Imam. His epithet was Abu Ja'far and he was popularly titled "al-Baqir". The Holy Imam was present in Karbala' at the time of the gruesome tragedy of the wholesale massacre of his grandfather Imam Hus
Muslim ibn Aqeel: Principle, Loyalty and Sacrifice
When the name Muslim ibn Aqeel (a) is mentioned, one is immediately reminded of his loyalty, courage and sacrifice. After sending thousands of letters to Imam Husain (a), the heads of tribes and noble men of Kufa -- each of whom represented thousands -- s
GHADEER
The event of GHADEER shows us that the Prophet's life was soon to end, because he lived for only seventy days thereafter. On the other hand there was no Divine decree or commandment that the Prophet did not proclaim to the people. Hence, it is quite evide
Pure Guide of Samarra
From the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) till this day, Muslims have been on a quest to find the perfect model of Islam - a person whose worship, disposition, and leadership are unrivaled. The legacy of the 10th Imam (peace be
Who are the Liars??
Say, (O Muhammad), "O people of the Book (Bible), come to an agreement between us and you; that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall claim no partner to Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords besides Allah." And if they turn aw
The Two Young Sons of Muslim bin Aqeel a.s.
Of all the children that accompanied Imam Husain a.s., the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh & progeny) to Karbala, the story of the suffering and death of Muhammad and Ibrahim, the two young sons of Muslim bin Aqeel a.s. is particularly sad and moving.
The Martyrdom of Imam Zayn al-'Abideen (as)
The Holy Imam Zaynu'l-'Abidin lived for about thirty-four years after his father and all his life he passed in prayers and supplication to Allah and in remembrance of his martyred father. When the brutal forces of Yazid's army had taken the ladies and chi
Son of the One Who Was Killed Thirsty
Imam Zainul Abideen (peace be upon him) was the only son of Imam Hussain to survive, for his other two brothers Ali Akbar and Ali Asghar, who was a suckling baby, were martyred during the event of Karbala. The Imam had also accompanied his father on the j
Bibi Zainab, the Greatest Messenger of the Hussaini Revolution
"Now you are crying aloud and wailing over my brother! Yes, cry, because it behoves you to cry. Yes, weep profusely and laugh less, because you have earned the shame of killing the Imam of the age. The stain of his blood is now on your clothes and you can
Imam Hassan (AS) - Life History
Imam Hasan (AS) had the privilege to pass the first eight years of his life under the affectionate shadow of his grandfather, the Prophet of God. The instances of the deep love which the Prophet (SAW) had for this grandson of his continued to persist in t
Commemorating the Death of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
As we near the death anniversary of the finality of the Prophets, Muhammad ibne Abdullah (may Allah's prayers be upon him and his family), it would be highly fitting to look at one aspect of the life of this great figure. . .
Prisoner of Samarra
For most of the Imam's life, he lived with his father under house-arrest in Samarra, Iraq. When the corrupt Abbasid rulers poisoned Imam Ali al-Hadi, Imam Hasan al-Askari became the active Imam. At that time, he was about 22 years old. The Imam was poison
The Greatest Role Model
How can we describe a personality so great that history has not been able to contain it? What of the presence that has survived limitless attempts to demean its greatness? The character of the Prophet Muhammad is the standard by which we should all conduc
Death of the Holy Prophet (s): The Immortal Sorrow
How can we describe a personality so great that history has not been able to contain it? What of the presence that has survived limitless attempts to demean its greatness? The character of the Prophet Muhammad is the standard by which we should all conduc
Lady Fatema (pbuh): The generous woman
"Fatima (pbuh) is part of me - what saddens her saddens me, and what pleases her pleases me” and "Fatima (pbuh) is one of the four greatest women" are two of the most often quoted hadith from Rasoolullah (pbuh) about his daughter sayedatina Fatima (pbuh).
Khutba of Fatima Zahra (a.s.)
'Praise be to Allah for that which He bestowed (upon us); And thanks be to Him for all that which He inspired; and commended in His Name for that which He Provided: Form prevalent favors which He created, And abundant benefactions which He offered. . .
Celebrating the Birth of Hazrat Abbas (a.s.)
How precise and careful the Imam was in choosing a life partner - he did not look for the most beautiful or the richest woman in Madinah - rather, the most fearing of Allah (swt) and from a spiritually rich family - thus hinting to us the importance of ho
Celebrating the Birth of Imam Ali ibn Hussein Zainul Abideen (a.s.)
The Ornament of the Worshippers is one of the titles given to the Imam whose birth anniversary we commemorate in the month of Shabaan - an individual who also happens to be the 4th Imam. Of course, the person whom we are talking about is none other than I
Celebrating the Birth of Imam Hussein ibne Ali (a.s.)
The blessed month of Shabaan is filled with happiness for the followers of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). It is in this month that we commemorate the birth of four towering personalities (three of whom are Imams), the first being
Celebrating the Birth of Imam Mahdi (a.s.)
The middle of the month of Shabaan holds, after the birth of the Messenger of Allah, one of the most important commemorations for the Shia and indeed the entire world of the oppressed and downtrodden. It is on the 15 of the year 255 AH, that Allah brought
History of the Cemetery of Jannat al-Baqi
Literally "al-Baqi" means a tree garden. It is also known as "Jannat al-Baqi" due to its sanctity, since in it are buried many of our Prophet's relatives and companions. In 1925 Madina surrendered to the Wahhabi onslaught. All Islamic heritage were destro
A Brief History of the Life of Imam Ali (a.s.)
According to well-known traditional accounts Ali was born ten years before the commencement of the prophetic mission of the Prophet. Ali was always in the company of the Prophet until the Prophet migrated from Mecca (Makkah) to Medina (Madinah). On the da
The Seventh Imam
Imam Musa al-Kazim (a.s.) lived under the most crucial times in the regimes of the despotic Abbasid kings who were marked for their tyrannical and cruel administration. He witnessed the reigns' of al-Mansur ad-Dawaniqi, al-Mahdi and Harun ar-Rashid. Al-Ma
A short account of the life of Hazrat Zahra (a.s.)
Hazrat Fatima (a.s.) was born in an age that the pagan Arabs buried their daughters alive, because they believed that their sons were breadwinners and could defend their families and tribes if any danger threatened them. The Qur'an says pagan Arabs buried
Resemblance of Islamic Faith in Imam al-Naqi (a.s.)'s Life
Imam al-Naqi (a.s.), the tenth Imam was born on the 15th of Dhu al-Hijjah, 212 A.H. in Subra near the holy city of Madinah. He was six years old when his father Imam Mohammad al-Javad (a.s.) died. In the first five years of the reign of al-Wathiq, Imam Al
The Event of Mubahila
The Prophet had invited leaders from across the globe, towards the religion of Islam, with one of his invitations reaching the Christians residing in Najran. On receiving this invitation, in order to determine whether the claim of Prophethood was one of t
Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al Baqir (as)
An account of the life of the 5th Imam (a), evidence for his Imamate, the period of his succession, and the time and cause of his death. He, peace be on him, was born in Medina, in 57 A.H. (676 7). He died in 114 A.H. (732) at the age of fifty-seven. He w
The Shia of al Baqir (as)
"The Shias of Ali, peace be on him, sacrifice their lives for our authority. They love each other, for they love us. They visit each other to enliven our affair. When they become angry, they do not do wrong. When they are pleased. . .
Sermon of Bibi Fatima Zahra (a.s.)
"O people, know that I am Fatimah, my father is Muhammad [SWS ]; what I say repeatedly is the same I began with, and I do not say what is wrong, and I do not transgress, nor do I say anything wrong; the Messenger of Allah came to you from amongst yourselv