Tag Archives: Prophet (PBUH)

 The Shia Muslims are often criticized for believing in the Raja, which is mentioned in some Quranic Verses and narrations. Anyone speaking about this concept is often accused of heresy while these critics may not realise that the first one who promoted this idea in the Muslim community was none other …

 With the exclusion of the Ajarida sect of the Khawarij and Hatim Al-Asamm of the Mutazila, all Muslims agree that after the Prophet (PBUH) there must be a leader manage the affairs of the Ummah. They call this process ‘appointing a leader’ (Naṣb Al-Imam). The Imamiyyah hold that this must be done by God and His Messenger, while …

 Answering a question about meaning of ” Sidratul-Muntaha ” Question: What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned? Detailed Answer: According to what experts of the Arabic language say, the word “Sidrah” means a tree full of leaves with a great shade, and the term “Sidratul-Muntaha” refers to the …

 Lady Fatimah (S.A.) was an illustration of a perfect woman, or rather, a perfect human being within the Islamic faith. It was on her chaste and immaculate lap that the two dignified and eminent Imams, i.e., Imam Hassan (A.S.), the manifestation of tolerance and grace, and Imam Hussain (A.S.), the …

Surah Al-Kawthar refers to the point of a Divine Blessing granted to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). The term ‘Kawthar’ in Arabic is accompanied with many blessings. One of the most important points of commentaries (Tafseers) among the Quranic scholars refers to the meaning of ‘Kawthar’. ‘Kawthar’ refers to dear …

The method of applying Quranic verses and the manner of understanding them are also learned from the infallible members of the Ahlal-Bayt (A.S).

What follows is Shafaqna’s review of the article entitled as ‘Qur’anic Exegeses by the Prophet’, written by Muhammad Ali Mahdavirad,

Imam Hussain (A.S) uprising was against the corrupt and unpopular regime of Yazid. However, beneath the surface, it is an uprising for the sake of Islamic values, understanding, faith, and dignity.

If Husayn was one of us, we would have put up a flag and a minaret for him in every part of the earth and called the people to Christianity!” – Antoine Bara.

We have just gone through the new years celebrations for the year 2006. Soon we will be entering the Islamic new year of 1427 come the Month of Muharram. Some young Muslims born and raised in the west generally and those living in the USA specifically ask: Why don’t we …