A religious scholar in Malaysia blasts the arrest of more than 200 Muslim Shias, including Iranians, Indonesians and Pakistanis, at an Ashura mourning ceremony. “Malaysia is trying to become a country a la Taliban that only allows one school of thought,” prominent Muslim scholar Asri Zainul Abidin said.
Shi’a Islam
The definition of Islam
In his Peak of Eloquence Imam Ali (as) give a most wonderful definition of the word Islam. Though already produced on this site, amongst many other immaculate sayings, I believe this one in particular deserves another look at.
The Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as)
‘’ With the advent of the month of Muharram, my father Imam Kadhim (A.S.) would never be seen laughing; gloom and sadness would overcome him for (the first) ten days of the month; and when the tenth day of the month would dawn, it would be a day of tragedy, grief, and weeping for him.’’
Imam Hussein(as) Master of all Martyrs
Imam Hussein(as) “Death with dignity is better than life with Humiliation” Salaamu alaykum wa rhmatallahu wa barkatu. Since the time of the Prophet Muhammad(saw) the grandson of the prophet, Imam Hussein(as) has been honored for his great tragedy in Karbala. The purpose of this piece will be to shed some light on the reason WHY….
Has Verse 256 of Surah Al-Baqara been abrogated?
As-Sallamu-Alaykom dear brother and sisters The masses of Christians and Christian missionaries have claimed that verse 256 of Chapter 2 has been abrogated; some claim that many verses abrogate this (verse 256), where as certain missionaries claim that only one verse in particular abrogates the verse.
Knowledge of the Unseen (Ilmu ‘l-ghayb)
As-Sallamu-Alaykom dear brothers and sisters, One of the most controversial topics when it comes to Sunni and Shia dialogue is the discussion of ‘Ilmu ‘l-ghayb (who has it, has anyone been shown any aspect of it etc). My personal experience with Sunni Muslims and Salafies has caused me to categorise them (those who I…
The Oppression of Shia Muslims
BAGHDAD — A suicide car bomb devastated a Shiite mosque in northern Iraq, one of a series of attacks Friday that killed at least 37 Shiite pilgrims and worshippers, police and medical officials said. .
Rebuttal to T.I.T.S
This is in response to the flier challenge made by the Nasibis (Kharijites) to Shia Muslims. You have the nerve to run your mouth about Shia’s when your terrorist sect is so full of holes and dirty teachings. I suggest you pick up a book and read.
Is Praying in front of a grave Haram?
Salaamu alaykum. I was going to write a wonderful article about praying in front of a grave. Is it haram or not? But I remembered a video that subhan’Allah explains it so perfect that in my opinion cannot be duplicated in the power of presentation. Even if I were to copy every word and present it it would still not…