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Illuminating Rays from the Hidden Sun
Illuminating Rays from the Hidden Sun explores the concept of the occultation of Imam al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), offering insight into its wisdom and significance within Islamic belief. Drawing from Qur’anic verses, authentic traditions, and theological reasoning, the book explains that the Imam’s concealment is a divine command rooted in Allah’s wisdom,…
Al-Abqari Al-Hesaan
The book narrates the incidents of those privileged individuals who had the good fortune of obtaining the grace from Imam Mahdi (a.s.) and gain his favour. Despite being comprehensive, scholastic and literary in its purview, it remains out of reach of most people due to its voluminous size and old-fashioned…
Greater Sins
In this text Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, the necessity of avoiding them, He has described fifty different types of Greater Sins such as: association with God (Shirk), fornication, drinking alcohol, gambling, disrespect towards parents and cutting ties with relatives. Author: Sayyid…
Then I Was Guided
This text is an autobiographical exploration of personal transformation and spiritual enlightenment by Muhammad Tijani, tracing his journey from skepticism to guidance. Through encounters with scholars and reflections on Islamic history, it delves into the search for truth and the significance of following the Ahl al Bayt. By addressing misconceptions about Shi’ism…
The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion
The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam. Author: Sayyid Murtadha al-‘Askari. Translator: Michele Ahmadi.
Mizan-Al-Hikmah: Scale of Wisdom
This text is a collection of narrations from the honourable Prophet of Islam and the Twelve Imams (a.s.). This compendium of Shi’a hadith aims at traditions which are central to understanding the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the ethical foundations of Islam. The ten-volume edition, for which the present…
Saqifa: The Study of the Establishment of Government after the Prophet’s Death
Saqifa: The Study of the Establishment of Government after the Prophet’s Death” examines one of the most defining moments in early Islamic history—the events that followed the Prophet Muhammad’s passing and led to the political formation at Saqīfah. Drawing from classical sources and contemporary research, the book traces how this…
Nahjul Balagha: Peak of Eloquence
This book is a translation of the sermons, letters, and some of the sayings of Imam Ali (as). It was originally compiled in Arabic by Sayyid Razi under the title of ‘Nahjul Balagha’.These sermons and preachings of Imam Ali (as) were so highly valued and venerated in the Islamic world…
Al-Kafi
Al-Kafi (Arabic: الکافي, the Sufficient) is a collection of hadith of the Twelver Shi’a. It is the most important and authentic collection among the Four Books. It was compiled by thiqat al-Islam al-Kulayni (d. 329/941) in the period of the Minor Occultation. Al-Kafi consists of three parts: Usul (principles), Furu’…
Man La Yahduruhu Al-Faqih
Man Lā Yaḥḍuruhu al-Faqīh (Arabic: مَن لايَحضُرُه الفَقيه , For Him Who Has No Access to a Jurist) is one of the Four Books of Shia hadith, compiled by Shaykh al-Ṣadūq (Ibn Bābawayh al-Qummī, d. 991 CE). It serves as a practical guide to Islamic law and ethics, collecting over…