Fasting, What is the Fast of the Month of Ramadan?
A brief text on the significance of fasting in the month of Ramadan.
O, Believers! Fast is prescribed for you as it was for those before you so that you may ward off evil. (Fast) a certain number of days…(Holy Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verses 182-183) Read More
Islam The Best Motivator
In a world ruled by material needs here comes this book to remind us about the true principles of Islam, how they should be observed and how they affect our lives. The author does this using as an example the life of our Prophet (S) and the life of Imam Ali (as).
What is Islam ?
Islam (Arabic: الإسلام) is among the monotheistic and Abrahamic religions. The prophet of this religion is Muhammad (s) to whom the Qur’an was revealed. The beginning of invitation to Islam was made in 610 CE in the city of Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula. Read More
What is Ghuluw?
With the advent of social media, the doors of information, perception, interpretation and analysis of the religious text have become a common practice of the public. Where such issues were restricted to academic curriculum only, they are now discussed by everyone.
Mutahhari’s Encounter with Modern Science
Modern science found its way to the Islamic world in the beginning of the nineteenth century, giving rise to various reactions. However, it is the philosophical underpinnings of modern science, rather than science itself, that has mostly perturbed the Muslim intellectuals.
Imam Hassan (a.s) and the Importance of Teaching Our Children to Seek Knowledge
One day, Imam Hassan (p) called his sons and nephews and said to them, “Today you are the children of society and it is hoped that tomorrow you will be the distinguished people of society. You should make efforts to acquire knowledge. Those of you who are not able to narrate it, should write and keep it in their house.”1
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