What follows is an extract from the book Nahjul-Balagha, the most famous collection of sermons, letters, Tafsirs and stories attributed to Imam Ali (AS). This is a part of his letter for al-Hasan ibn Ali (his son – peace be upon them), when Amir al-muminin encamped at al-Hadirin on his …
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By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz يَوْمَ نَدْعُوا كُلَّ أُناسٍ بِإِمامِهِمْ فَمَنْ أُوتِيَ كِتابَهُ بِيَمِينِهِ فَأُولئِكَ يَقْرَؤُنَ كِتابَهُمْ وَ لايُظْلَمُونَ فَتِيلاً [آیه ۷۱ – سوره إسراء] “The day We shall summon every group of people with their Imam, then whoever is given his book in his right hand —they will read it, …
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By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz “When your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed I am going to set a Caliph (vicegerent) on the (Planet) Earth…” (Holy Qur’an 2:30) “O David! Indeed We have made you a Caliph (vicegerent) on the Earth; so judge between people with justice…” (Holy Qur’an 38:26) The …
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Imam Ali (A.S.) Islamic Center in Berlin is staging various programs including Tarteel recitation of the Quran and iftar during month of Ramadan. The programs have started on April 3 and will go on till the end of Ramadan, according to the center’s authorities. Programs include reading one Juz (part) …
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After the departure of Imam Hassan (AS), the grounds were gradually prepared for his brother Hussain (AS) and his followers to rise up. Imam Hassan (AS) used to object to Muawiyah for his crimes against the Muslim nation. From time to time, Muawiyah wrote letters to the Imam (AS), trying …
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“O you who have faith, obey Allah and obey the Prophet and those vested with authority among you! And if you dispute concerning anything, refer it to Allah and the Prophet, if you have faith in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more favourable in outcome.” (Holy …
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The demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was followed by an eventful era when the Islamic world (under the false ruling bodies) came in the grip of the fever of expansionism and conquest. But even under such a revolutionary phase, Imam Hassan (AS) kept devoting himself to the sacred mission …
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