15th Sha'ban; Auspicious Birth Anniversary of Imam Al-Mahdi

Imam al-Mahdi (a) became the Imam after the martyrdom of his father Imam al-Hasan al-'Askari (a) in the year 260/874, when he was five. From that time until the year 329/941, he was in contact with his followers through his Four Deputies. After that, his Major Occultation started, in which period the direct guidance and leadership of the Shi'a community rests with religious scholars.

Ziyarat of Ali Akbar

Shaban 11th, Birth of Ali Akbar (a.s)

Hazrat Ali Al-Akbar, Look-alike of Prophet

The Hashemite Prince Hazrat Ali Al-Akbar (p), son of Imam Al-Hussein (p) and Hazrat Umm-e-Layla (p), born on 11 Shaban, possessed so much remarkable resemblance to the holy prophet Hazrat Muhammad (p) that the Chief of Martyrs and Leader of the Youths of Paradise Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) was often heard to say “Whenever I desire to see the holy prophet (p) I look at him.”

Birth Anniversary of Son of Imam Hussain Ali Akbar (A)

He so much resembled the Holy Prophet (phuh&hf) that Imam Hussain (a.s.) was often heard to say that whenever I remember the Holy Prophet I look at Akbar.Ali Akbar (a.s.) had a loud beautiful voice. It was he who always recited adhaan.

Birth of Imam Al-Sajjad and Day of Sahifa Sajjadiya

The birth of Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Imam Sajjad (AS), marks a luminous point in Islamic history. Born into the family of the Prophet (PBUH) at a time when the Muslim community was reeling from the tragedy of Karbala, his arrival brought a message of hope, resilience, and profound spiritual depth. Imam Sajjad’s life was shaped by the most challenging era in early Islamic history, yet he transformed suffering into a source of moral strength, setting a timeless example for Muslims across all schools of thought.

Birth anniversary of Imam Husain, Imam Ali Al-Sajjad and Hazrat Abbas

Eid Mab’ath: Marking outset of Islam’s historic mission

The Bi'that (the first revelation) of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) should be considered the beginning of the formation of the greatest Islamic and moral civilization in the world, which saved human beings from intellectual and ideological dirt throughout history.

Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kazim / Biography

Mūsā b. Jaʿfar (a) (Arabic: موسی بن جعفر) (b. 128/745 – d. 183/799) titled as al-Kāẓim (الکاظم) and Bāb al-Ḥawāʾij (باب الحوائج) was the seventh Imam of Shi'a, born in Abwa' (a village between Mecca and Medina). After his father Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a) was martyred he (a) became the Imam of Shi'a.

Imam Musa ibn Ja’far Al-Kazim (a.s.)

The Holy Imam Musa al-Kazim was the son of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the Sixth Imam. The name of his mother was Hamidah, the daughter of a noble man hailing from the states of Barbary.

Sad Story of Imam Kazim (Pbuh)'s Martyrdom

The Imam’s body was buried in QUREISH’s cemetery in "Babbottin" section. This cemetery exclusively belonged to Banihashem tribe and the persons of distinction.

Martyrdom Anniversary of 7th Shia Imam "Musa al-Kazim", Biography

Imam Musa ibn Ja'far al-Kazim(A.S.),the Seventh Holy Infallible Imam of the Shiites whose matchless devotion and worship of God has earned him the titles of "Abd-e-Saleh" and "Bab-ul-Hawaij" (The Door to Fulfilling Peoples' Needs).

Auspicious Birth Anniversary of Ninth Shi'a ite Imam "Muhammad ibn Ali al Jawad" / Biography

Muḥammad b. ʿAlī b. Mūsā (Arabic: محمد بن علي بن موسی) known as Imām al-Jawād (a) (Arabic: امام الجواد) was the ninth Imam of Twelver Shia. His teknonym was Abu Ja'far, and he is mentioned in hadith sources as Abu Ja'far al-Thani (the second Abu Ja'far). He (a) was born on Rajab 10, 195/April 8, 811 in Medina and was Imam for 17 years.

Ziarat and Invocation of Blessings Upon Imam al-Jawad

Ziarat dedicated to Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (`a), as per scholars Shaykh al-Mufid, and Muhammad ibn al-Mashhadi

Exemplary Life of Imam Al-Jawad

Our 9th Imam (as) lived a very short life. He (as) was born in the year 195 AH and was poisoned and killed in the year 225 AH. Thus his lifespan was only 30 years. But if we carefully study his short life, we will find that he (as) made enormous contributions to Islam and in addition, our Imam (as) has taught us through his behaviour, a very important lesson of self-control despite all riches.

Allah' in the words of Imam Ali al-Hadi

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) said to one of his adherents: When Allah intends goodness for somebody; He makes him accept the blame of the friends.

Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi and Preparing for Coming of al-Mahdi

Mid Zil-Haja 212 A.H. in “Seria”‌ somewhere around Medina, the house of Imam Jawad (a.s.) is enlightened by your presence as they pick Ali to be your name.

Life of Shias 10th Holy Imam 'Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi'

(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Imam Hadi was martyred of poisoning on third day of Rajab by the Abbasid caliph Mu'taz in 254 A.H. at Samarrah in Iraq and is buried there. The Holy Imam (A.S.) was 42 years old at the time of his martyrdom.

Imam Ali al-Hadi weapon 'Prayer'

During the rule of Motawkel, Imam Hadi had to face hardship. He was always under the control of the spies of the rulers. Nevertheless he discharged his duties as the Imam of Muslims.

Vain attempt to assassinate Imam al-Hadi

Al-Mutawakkil was unable to bear Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) any more. It bothered him that people talked about the virtues, vast knowledge, piety, and asceticism of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) and that the Shia believed in his imamate and believed that he was worthier of the caliphate than him (al-Mutawakkil). Therefore, he tried to assassinate the imam and get rid of him but however he failed to achieve his aim.

Aspects of Imam Ali al-Hadi Personality

The qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) were like the qualities of his fathers who were distinguished by them over all people. All elements of honor and dignity met together in him. He possessed all virtues and excellences.

Imam Ali al-Hadi who explained Islamic Laws of Jurisprudence

‘When people shall be resurrected on the day of Judgement, a caller will call me: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Allah has permitted you to reward your lovers and the lovers of your progeny who have followed them for your sake; and opposed their enemies for your sake.

Ziyarat of Imam Ali al-Hadi

O Lord of omnipotent power! O Lord of all-inclusive mercy! O Lord of successive favors! ...

Reflection on influential teachings of Imam al-Hadi from viewpoint of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

The lecturers and students of the religious seminary can utilize the teachings of Imam al-Hadi (ʿa) in helping the people resolve their various ideological questions and doubts.

Common Ziyarah of Imam Al-Hadi and Imam Al-Askari

I thus beseech Allah, my and your Lord, that He may decide that the rewards of my visit to you to be His sending blessings upon Muhammad and his Household

Supplications by Imam al-Hadi

Many supplications were transmitted from Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) that he recited in the qunut of his prayers showing the extent of his devotedness and submissiveness to Allah. Here are some of them.

Knowledge and Sciences of Imam Ali Al-Hadi

Allah had dilated the chest of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) for receiving knowledge and expanded his heart for sciences. Secrets of facts and intricacies of things were uncovered for him without any request or effort. People spoke about the vast knowledge he had, with none equal to him in his amazing, scientific treasures, covering all sciences of Hadith, jurisprudence, philosophy, theology, and other branches of knowledge.

Martyrdom Anniversary of 10th Shia Imam "Muhammad al-Hadi" / Biography

Abu l-Ḥasan ʿAlī b. Muḥammad al-Hādī, (b. 212/828 - d. 254/868) (Arabic:ابوالحسن علي بن محمد الهادي) was the son of Imam al-Jawad (a) and he was the tenth of the twelve Imams of the Shia. He is also known as al-Naqī (النقي, the pure) and al-Hādī (الهادي, the guide). He was the Imam (leader) between 220/835 and 254/868 for a period of thirty-four years.

Imam al-Baqir Argues Muslims to Seek Knowledge

Imam Abu Ja'far (al-Baqir), peace be on him, talked very much about the importance of knowledge. He urged Moslems to seek knowledge, for it is the first pillar on which the lives of nations and peoples depend. He, peace be on him, praised the virtue of scholars, for they are the source of culture and guidance for the community. The following are some of what has been reported on his authority in this respect:

Imam Baqir, Christian scholar and fruits of Heaven

Just because you do not understand something in Islam does not mean it is wrong. Allah gave us Islam and our knowledge can not compare with His.

Ziyarat of Imam Mohammad Baqir (A)

Praise be to Allah, the eternally besought, the Majestic, the Single, the Generous, the Bestower of bounties, the Benefactor, the Compassionate, who did a favour and made easy for me the "Ziyaarat" of my masters, out of compassion and kindness, and did not stop me from their "Ziyaarat', but helped and blessed.