| ForwardD |
ForwardD
Islam, the religion of Moderation and Tolerance
espite the hardships that Muslims are subject to in different parts of the world, they are the members of a strong and active community
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| The Importance of Salaat |
The Importance of Salaat
Abstract: In the following article, several traditions and sayings declaring the importance of meeting God have been mentioned. Meeting God has been and is the greatest wish of all holy men and those who have reached the understanding that their spirits deserves nothing but God Himself. Although there are many claims which promise mankind the shortest way to God, but most have proved to be incorrect. Here we will learn that the one and only way to God is through the teachings of the Infallibles
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| Like Water |
Like Water
Water does not draw a line – it accepts clean hands as well as dirty hands.
A mirror does not draw a boundary – it displays ugly faces as well as beautiful faces.
The holy prophet (s) was water as well as a mirror i.e., he was for one and all
i.e., everyone enjoyed and benefitted the prophet’s good morals.
Thus, if the prophet (s) was kind and gentle he exhibited his kindness to all; if he respected and honored, he did so for all; if he resolved difficulties he relieved everyone&rs
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| The Manners of Ali (as), The Commander of the Faithful |
The Manners of Ali (as), The Commander of the Faithful
Abstract: The present article is a selection of the manners and characteristics of Amir al-Mo’meneen Ali (as) which have been narrated from one of his companions: Habbat ibn Jovain al-Orani. The narration has been mentioned by ibn Hatam al-Ameli in al-Dor al-Nazim :
Keywords: Ali, Manners, ethics
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| Islam and Human Rights |
Islam and Human Rights
Abstract: in the present article , the author starts with explaining the point that why God, the Almighty is the only Possessor of everything, including human beings and further she categorized mankind according to their submission to God or their non-submission into 6 categories.
Keywords: divine religions, acceptance, non-acceptance
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| Biography of Imam al-Sadiq (as) The Sixth Star |
Biography of Imam al-Sadiq (as) The Sixth Star
Abstract: In the present article, the author provides readers with a very brief look at the life of the holy Imam of Shias, Imam al-Sadiq (as). This article is divided into these categories: Divine matters, social responsibilities, fiqh, social interactions, and physical fitness.
Keywords: Imam al-Sadiq, Lifestyle, Biography
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| Once I thought that God … |
Once I thought that God …
Each person has an imagination of God in his mind regardless of this picture being true or not. It is worth mentioning that these imagination to some extent – if we do not say always- are influenced by the environment we grew up in. some cultures depict an angry revenge seeking God, others a Lenient, indifferent God. These pictures are never true because God is not imaginable. The following article is a poem written by the late Gheysar Aminpour, the Iranian Poet who pictured his childhood
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| Academic Debates of Ahlul Bayt |
Academic Debates of Ahlul Bayt
Abstract: One of the greatest activities of Ahlul Bayt in revitalizing the teachings of Islam and clarifying them was the attention they paid to formal or informal debates sessions. The importance of such debates was magnified by collected several heavy books. Following, a debate between Imam Ali and a Jewish is narrated.
Keywords: Ali, Jewish
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| the Future of Mankind |
the Future of Mankind
Abstract: During the history of mankind there has been a great attempt by all schools of thought to portray the future of this world; the future of mankind. Utopia and the arrival of a savior have been given a lot of attention. In this article these two concepts have been analyzed.
Keywords: Utopia, Savior, Mahdi, Armageddon
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| Allah’s Sayings to the Prophet Jesus |
Allah’s Sayings to the Prophet Jesus
Abstract: The holy books of all holy religions are a good source to understand what men should go through to get to perfection. Alongside these books there are other important guidelines which can only be found in the sayings of the Infallible Imams (as). But the guidelines are not limited to these. There is another source which is called “Ahadith Qudsi”, (Divine Narrations). These are direct sayings of God which are not part of the Holy Books. In this article some of the sayings of
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| Contentment Is the Solution |
Contentment Is the Solution
Abstract: This article shows the relation between consumption and contentment (Qina’ah) from a religious perspective.
Keywords: Consumption, Contentment
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| Kufr |
Kufr
Abstract: One of the most frequent words used in the holy Quran is the word “kufr”. This frequency can be concluded as its significance in the teachings of Islam. In this article its different meanings, aspects, and effects, and also the signs of disbelievers (kuffar) have been discussed.
Keywords: Kufr, Disbelieving, Kuffar, Infidelity
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| No One Saw |
No One Saw
Abstract: This article is a story about the life of Imam al-Javad (as), the 9th Shia Imam.
Keywords: Biography, Imam al-Javad
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| Amr Bil Maroof and Nahi Anil Munkar (Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil) |
Amr Bil Maroof and Nahi Anil Munkar (Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil)
The propagation of good things and drying the swamp of bad things is possible with “Amr Bil Maroof and Nahi Anil Munkar”.
Amr Bil Maroof and Nahi Anil Munkar are signs of sensation and life in a society. Without them the society will die and the stench of sin will spread everywhere.
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| Al-Abbas The River of Endless Loyalty |
Al-Abbas The River of Endless Loyalty
Abstract: no one can deny the fact that among the freedom seekers of the world none can be found equal to Imam al-Hussain and his companions. Among his companions, his brother, al-Abbas has a special place. A place no one can ignore regardless of being a Muslim, knowing about Islam or being familiar with the life of holy Imams (as). This article is dedicated to al-Abbas.
Keywords: al-Abbas, Hazrat Fatimah,Imam Al-Hussain, Imam Ali, Ashura, Karbala
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| A Time for Thinking Fear of Committing Sins |
A Time for Thinking Fear of Committing Sins
Imam Ali (as) said: “Be fearful of nothing but your sin[s]”
Sins will not leave the sinner alone; They are always with him.
When the world is conquered by justice,
Sinners and oppressors will be trapped,
Oppression will overcome the oppressor itself.
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| Book Introduction :Kamal Al-Din Va Tamam Al-Ni'mah |
Book Introduction :Kamal Al-Din Va Tamam Al-Ni'mah
Introduction: Amongst the books of Hadith that have been passed down to us throughout the centuries, less is well-known like “Kamal al-Din vaTtamam al-Ni'mah”. In this book –which presents the Shia's perspective about Imam Mahdi's (as) occultation and longevity- many related subjects have been mentioned in a special order and proof of each claim has been put forward using narrations and sound reasoning. The author of the book is “the elder of the learned schola ... Read More >> |
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Safinah 