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 …
Read More »Leader Outlines Benefits of Reciting Holy Qur’an
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the sacred art of reciting the Qur’an must be at the service of increasing the faith of the audience. On the first day of the auspicious month of Ramadan, Ayatollah Khamenei met with a number of reciters of …
Read More »The sacred art of reciting the Quran must be at the service of increasing the faith of the audience
On the first day of the auspicious month of Ramadan, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with a number of the reciters of the Holy Quran. When speaking in this gathering, he described the month of Ramadan as being the month of a divine banquet and God’s infinite mercy. …
Read More »Shia answers: What does the Quran say about war?
What does the Quran say about war? Short answer: The basis of Islam is peace and from the perspective of the Holy Quran, Jihad can be done only in two ways: 1) To defend against aggression and invasion. 2) To defend the oppressed against oppressor’s coercion. In verse 190 of Surah …
Read More »The Right of Soul: Commentary on Imam Sajjad’s (AS) Treaties of Right
The Right of Soul: Commentary on Imam Al-Sajjad’s (A.S) Treaties of Right By Mohammad Sobhanie. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَأَمَّا حَقُّ نَفْسِكَ عَلَيْكَ فَأَنْ تَسْتَوْفِيَهَا فِي طَاعَةِ اللهِ فَتُؤَدّي إلَى لِسَانِكَ حَقَّهُ وَإلَى سَمْعِك حَقَّهُ وَإلَى بَصَرِكَ حَقّهُ وَإلَى يَدِكَ حَقَّهَا وَإلَى رِجْلِك حَقَّهَا وَإلَى بَطْنِكَ حَقَّهُ وَإلَى فَرْجِكَ حَقَّهُ …
Read More »Beginning of the Prophetic Mission
Finally, the appointed moment arrived, the moment which had been foretold by previous Prophets (PBUH) to their followers. At the age of 40, the orphan son of Abdullah attained the exalted station of messenger hood. It was he alone at that time who had prepared for guiding the world with …
Read More »The Gateway of Guidance
By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz “Indeed, God has two authorities over the people; an apparent one and a hidden one. His apparent authority are the Apostles, Prophets and Imams; and the concealed authority is the intellect of the people.” The above words are food for thought. They clearly point out to …
Read More »A General Principal of Salvation: Commentary of the Quran (Chapter 2:277) By: Mohammad Sobhanie
Commentary of the Quran (Chapter 2:277) By: Mohammad Sobhanie / A General Principal of Salvation بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَوُا الزَّكَاةَ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ ﴿٢٧٧﴾ 2:277 O Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer …
Read More »Gaza: Female artists reviving the Quran export [photos]
Dozens of female artists in Gaza make embroidered covers for the Holy Quran and export their products to various countries. An association dubbed “Rayidat Al-Mustaqbal” (Pioneers of Future) has established a workshop in Khan Yunis neighborhood, south of the Gaza Strip. Some 40 women work here by implementing the traditional …
Read More »What is the definition of “Muslim” according to the Quran?
Answering a religious question about definition of “Muslim” according to the Quran. Question: What is the definition of “Muslim” according to the Quran? Answer: According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn’t …
Read More »