Ali ibn al-Hussein Zaynul-Abidin (Imam al-Sajjad)

The holy Imam 'Ali Zaynu 'l-'Abidin is the Fourth Apostolic Imam. His epithet was Abu Muhammad and was popularly titled as "Zaynu'l-'Abidin". The mother of this Holy Imam was the royal personage, Shahr Banu, the daughter of King Yazdgerd, the last pre-Islamic Ruler of Persia. Imam Zaynu'l-'Abidin spent the first two years of his infancy in the lap of his grandfather 'All ibn Abi Talib ...

Maxims of Imam Sajjad

The abstinent are those who betake the land of Allah as mat, dust as bed, rocks as pillow, water as odor, and they cut their livelihood in this world. You should know that he whoever longs for Paradise dashes to the good deeds and forgets the passion. Whoever is concerned about the fire (of Hell) takes the initiative to repent to Allah from the sins and stops committing the forbidden matters.

Behavior of Imam Zayn al-Abidin Al-Sajjad

As for the behavior of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, it was similar to that of his grandfathers, who were the source of guidance to mankind. The Ima`m spared no effort to follow the behavior and guidance of his grandfather Ima`m 'Ali, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him

Imam Sajjad: The Pearl of Imamate

No Imam began his Imamate in a more tragic atmosphere. The first day of his Imamate saw him seriously ill and a captive of the army of Yazid in Karbala. His father and predecessor had sacrificed all he had on the altar of truth; and Imam Zayn al-’Abidin (AS) found himself with a group of helpless widows and orphans being led from place to place, from the durbar of Ibn Ziyad to the court of Yazid....

Role of Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin Al-Sajjad in Ashura

The pain of the memories and sufferings, during and after the unimaginable events of Ashura, lived on with those who survived to tell the stories and narrate the happenings of those earth shattering days for the people of that time, for the people of today, and for the people of tomorrow. Imam Ali b. Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (‘a), Lady Zaynab (‘a), other ladies of the Prophet's Household..

Martyrdom Anniversary of 4th Shia Imam Zayn Al-Abidin "Al-Sajjad"

ʿAlī b. al-Ḥusayn b. ʿAlī b. ʾAbī Ṭālib (Arabic: عَليّ بن الحُسَین بن علي بن أبي طالب) (b. 38/659 – d. 95/713) known as Imām al-Sajjād (امام السجاد, lit. the Consistently Prostrating) and Zayn al-ʿAbidīn (زين العابدين, lit. Adornment of the Worshippers) is the fourth Imam of Shi'a. The period of his imamate was 34 years. He (a) was present in the Battle of Karbala but did not participate in the battle because of sickness and was not martyred. He (a) was taken captive to Kufa and Damascus together with other captives of Karbala.

The Legacy of Mubahila

Eid al-Mubahila celebrates the famous event in the year 10 AH when a party of Christians, led by the Bishop of Najran called Abdul Masih (or Abu Harisa), came to debate with the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) about the nature of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). They came after receiving a letter from the Holy Prophet inviting them to be Muslims, and meeting and debating amongst themselves about the contents of the letter and the appropriate response. The letter contained the following message:

The Verse of Imprecation (Mubahila)

Well-Wisher: Of course, our first argument is from the Qur'an, which is the strongest Divine evidence, namely the Verse of Imprecation (Ayah-e-Mubahila) in which Allah says: "And to him who disputes with you therein after the knowledge has come to you, say 'Come, let us summon our sons and your sons, and our women and your women, and ourselves and yourselves and then let us invoke and lay the curse of Allah upon the liars.

Anniversary of "Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity"

24th Zilhajj 10th Hijrah is celebrated as the Eid al-Mubahila. On this historical occasion, Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity. The historical event of Mubahila also reveals the exalted status of the Ahlul Bayt[Family of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)].This milestone event in Islamic history since then has assumed the signifance of Eid in the history of Islam.

Commentary of the Verse of Mubahila

﴾And whoever disputes with you concerning him, after what has come to you of knowledge, say: 'Come! Let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, and our selves and your selves, then let us invoke in earnest and lay the curse of Allah upon the liars.﴿

Rituals of Mubahila Day

Birth Anniversary of 7th Shia 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.

A little collection of quotes from Imam Al-Hadi

Imam Ali Naqi Al-Hadi (A.S.), the tenth infallible descendant of holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), brightened the world with his appearance on Rajab 5. He inherited his knowledge, righteousness and piety from his forefathers. Imam (A.S.) was martyred by poisoning by the ruling Abbasid caliph Mu'taz in Samra on third day of the month of Rajab in the year 254 A.H., and was buried in his house

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.

Auspicious Birth 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.

Martyrdom Anniversary of Muslim Ibn Aqil / Biography

Muslim b. ʿAqīl b. Abī Ṭālib (Arabic: مسلم بن عقیل بن ابي طالب), cousin of Imam al-Husayn (a) and his representative in the Kufa before Battle of Karbala and was from Al Abi Talib. Muslim was present in some conquest of Muslims as well as the Battle of Siffin. He went to Kufa as a representative of Imam al-Husayn (a) to provide the Imam with a status report of the city and make sure that the people of Kufa are persistent and truthful in their invitation of the Imam. In a report to the Imam, he wrote that Kufans were prepared for the Imam's arrival.

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the splitter and spreader of sciences

Today coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the 5th Imam of Shia, Muhammad al-Baqir. An overview of his life is provided in the following article.

Why was Imam Baqir called the "Opener of Knowledge"? - Imam Khamenei

Imam Baqir (peace and blessings be upon him) used all legitimate, possible means to create a Shi’a organization and a strong, public establishment. [Sept. 16, 1988]

Debate of Imam al-Baqir with Christian scholar

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA) - The Fifth Shi'ite infallible Imam, Imam al-Baqir's (a) debate with a Syrian Christian scholar is a set of questions and replies between Imam al-Baqir (a) and a Syrian Christian scholar. The Christian scholar asked different questions, all of which were answered by the Imam (a).