History of Imam Sadiq’s Martyrdom

Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) lived with his grandfather, Ali the son of Hussein (peace be upon them) for 12 years, and another 19 years with his father. The duration of his Imamate and succession after his father was 34 years.

25th Shawwal: Martyrdom Anniversary of 'Imam Jafar al Sadiq'

The Holy Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq(A.S.) was the sixth in the succession of the twelve Holy Imams. His epithet was Abu Abdullah and his famous titles were as-Sadiq, al-Fazil and al-Tahir. He was the son of Imam Muhammad Baqir(A.S.), the fifth Imam and his mother's name was Umm-e-Farwah, the daughter of Qasim Ibn Muhammad Ibn Abu Bakr.

A Glimpse Into the Life of Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq

Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq the 6th Holy Imam of the Shi'ites was the Founder of the First Grand Islamic University. Imam Sadiq strengthened the foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence and he is also considered as "The Founder of the Imamia School of Jurisprudence". Mansur Dawaniqi, the Abbasid caliph martyred Imam Sadiq through poisoning on 25th Shawwal 148 A.H. and his holy body was laid to rest in the Jannat-al-Baqi cemetery in the holy city of Madinah.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Lady Khadijah has not been introduced justly

Lady Khadijah (s.a.) has not been introduced justly. Her nobility as a wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was manifold.

Demise Anniversary of Ummul Momenin Hadrat Khadijah

Ummul Momenin Hadrat Khadijah (A.S.) the most beloved wife of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and the mother of Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.), passed away on 10th Ramazan in Makkah three years before the Hijrah. Due her great loss and grief, the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) called that year as "The Year of Sadness". She was the first woman to embrace Islam and sacrificed all her wealth in sacred and noble cause of Islam. It is a historical fact that "Islam did not rise except through Imam Ali's sword and Hadrat Khadijah's wealth." On the sad occasion of the passing away of Ummul Momenin Hadrat Khadijah(A.S.) we extend our Heartfelt Condolences to the Muslim Ummah.

Lady Khadijah: How the Princess of Quraysh became Mother of Believers

To speak of the dawn of Islam without speaking of Lady Khadijah (pbuh) is to miss the very cornerstone of the faith’s foundation. Khadijah (pbuh) was not merely the wife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), nor simply the first woman to embrace Islam. She was the faith’s first protector, its primary financier, its emotional anchor, and the spiritual companion to the Messenger of God (pbuh). Yet, as Imam Khamenei has noted, her story has too often been overshadowed, her true magnitude overlooked.

Brief Biography of Hadrat Khadija

Hadrat Khadija (SA) was the first wife of the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hf). She was born in Makka. Her father's name was Khuwaylid bin Asad and he was a wealthy trader.

Salutations to Hazrat Khadija, first woman to embrace Islam

Hazrat Khadija bint Khuwaylid believed in me when no one else did; she accepted Islam when people rejected me; and she helped and comforted me when there was no one else to lend me a helping hand,ˈ said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Demise Anniversary of Mother of Believers 'Hazrat Khadija' / Biography

Khadīja bt. Khuwaylid (a) (Arabic: خَدیجة بنت خُویلد) (b. ? - d. 4 BH/619), known as Khadīja al-Kubrā (a) and Umm al-Mu'minīn (the Mother of Believers), was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (s) and the mother of Lady Fatima (a). She married Prophet Muhammad (s) 15 years before Bi'tha (595 CE) and was the first woman who converted to Islam. Khadija (a) dedicated her wealth to the expansion of Islam....

What is Mahdaviat?

“Perhaps, there have been few times in history when humanity was in as much need as the present time for a savior. Everyone feels the need for a savior, a need for Mahdi. Everyone feels the need for a powerful hand from God, for an Infallible Imam, for an Immaculate Imam, and for divine guidance. We know of few times in history when there was so much need for this lofty truth.”[1]

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.