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Moral Teachings Of Imam Husain (a.s.)
Writing about the sublime morals and noble character of the Chief of the Martyrs (a.s.) is akin to carrying a lamp before the dazzling sun. How can we possibly describe the noble character of one who is not only the successor of the supreme morals of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) [Surah…
Importance of Imam Husain’s (a.s.) Ziyarat and Levels of the Hereafter
In the 1422 A.H. Muharram issue of Al Muntazar, in the article titled, ‘The visitor of Imam Husain’s (a.s.) shrine – From the Intention of Ziyarat till his return to his native’, we have already mentioned the innumerable merits of Imam Husain’s (a.s.) Ziyarat. Continuing in the same vein, we…
The Knock of Respite
The word ‘Mohlat’ or ‘Respite’ is attached to the creation of Prophet Adam (a.s.) and to the creation of mankind in general in such a manner that it cannot be separated from him. Respite has been with man since ages and will be there forever. This word is a yardstick in…
Imam Husain’s (a.s.) Message To His Shias
The messages of Imam Husain (a.s.) are echoing in all the aspects of the Shias. Their behaviour is the interpretation of his missive and includes all facets like eating, drinking, sleeping, home, society, etc. Its a different story altogether that some people cannot recognise their own faces while looking at…
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the eyes of Hazrat Ali (a.s.)
The discussion of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is so critical that most of the important Islamic personalities have made some mention about it in their writings and sermons. Here we shall chronicle some of the traditions and sermons of Ammerul Momeneen, Hazrat Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.), who has spoken at…
Raj’at (to return)
Introduction The belief of Raj’at is one of the hotly debated topics in Islam and religious scholars as well as Quranic commentators have put forth their views and opinions concerning it. They consider Raj’at to be an extension of the “theory of reincarnation” or the “theory of the cycle of…
The Condition of Shias before Reappearance
Our Master,the Chief of the Believers, Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.) says: “The world is a prison for the believers and heaven for the disbelievers.” The Holy Infallibles (a.s.), in their traditions and narration, have often condemned love for this material world. They (a.s.) have warned the believers, time and…
Imam Zamana’s (a.t.f.s.) discourse on the day of reappearance
The First Word When the reappearance of Imam (a.t.f.s.) will be decreed, he will emerge and initiate the process of reformation of the world. Imam (a.t.f.s.) along with his band of 313 loyalists, who will form the core group of his army, will accept the allegiance from the people between…