Featured Articles | Hubeali en-US Featured Articles | Hubeali 32 32 Battle of Nahrawan Summary: The hypocrites (called Kharji), who fought in the battle of Siffeen, rose against Amir-ul-Momineen-asws at a place called ‘Nahrawan’. Amir-ul-Momineen-asws addressed them: I-asws am warning you that you will be killed here and that you have no excuse before Allah-azwj nor any authority. You have come out of your houses and now Divine ruling… The post Battle of Nahrawan first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Battle of Siffeen Summary: Muawiya Gathers Syrians for Usman’s Revenge The narrator of the Hadith said: After they failed to defeat Ali-asws at battle of Jamal, Muawiya (who was the ruler of Syria) called the reciters of the (holy Quran) of Syria, gave them money and sent them to different areas in Syria. They reported false reports and… The post Battle of Siffeen first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Battle of Tabuk and Conspiracy of Al-Aqaba Summary: The Battle of Tabuk was fought in Rajab 9 AH, near Gulf of Aqaba, it’s the largest and the last military expedition during the lifetime of Rasool-Allah-saww. In to the planning of the hypocrites to create mayhem in Medina in the absence of Rasool-Allah-saww, the Prophet-saww decided to leave Ali-asws Ibn Abi Talib-asws… The post Battle of Tabuk and Conspiracy of Al-Aqaba first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) Summary: The Battle of the Trench (Battle of Khandaq, غزوة الخندق) which is also known as the Battle of the Confederates (Battle of Ahzaab, غزوة الاحزاب) was about a month long defence by the Muslims of Yathrib (now Medina) against allied Arab and Jewish tribes. The strength of the confederate armies consisted of over 10,000… The post Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Battle of Uhud Summary: Abu Sufyan mobilised Quraysh again (in 3 A.H.) after the defeat at Badr where they had met with heavy losses, along with some of their leading members had been killed including Abu Jahl, Utba, Shaiba, Walid, Umayya bin Khalaf, and Hanzala bin Abu Sufyan,. After the death of Abu Jahl, leadership of the Makkans… The post Battle of Uhud first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Battle of Zat Al-Salasil Summary: It is narrated in a Hadith that Imam Jafar e Sadiq-asws said: ‘The people of the valley of Al-Yaabas gathered together twelve thousand horsemen, and they made a pact, and committed themselves, and agreed upon that no man would oppose any man, and no one would abandon anyone, nor would a man flee from… The post Battle of Zat Al-Salasil first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Bayt Al-Huzan (House of Grief) The House of Grief The following narration is from (maid of Syeda-asws) Fizza-ra, which includes some details on the crying, grief and eventual shahadat of Syeda-asws, a few additional traditions related to different days after the Shahadat of Rasool-Allah-saww are also cited: أَقُولُ وَجَدْتُ فِي بَعْضِ الْكُتُبِ خَبَراً فِي وَفَاتِهَا ع فَأَحْبَبْتُ إِيرَادَهُ وَ إِنْ… The post Bayt Al-Huzan (House of Grief) first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Be Positive Summary: In Islam we have been encouraged to remain ‘Positive’ under all conditions (to be hopeful of Allah-azwj’s Mercy). We can learn from our mistakes, try not to repeat the same errors and fight back against insinuations of Iblis-la making us depressed and lazy. When we complain, i.e., ‘why me?’ we are basically critical about… The post Be Positive first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Beliefs of a Momin Summary: A Hadith is presented here, summarising the beliefs, a believer must have, to be recognised as a ‘Momin’ by Allah-azwj and what one must shun to be classified from ‘Momineen’ (plural of Momin). كِتَابُ سُلَيْمِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، قَالَ: أَتَى أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ع رَجُلٌ فَقَالَ لَهُ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَا أَدْنَى مَا يَكُونُ بِهِ الرَّجُلُ… The post Beliefs of a Momin first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Cats – Some Ahadith ‘Cats in Houses’ قَالَ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ ع‏ لَا يَنْبَغِي أَنْ يَخْلُوَ بَيْتُ أَحَدِكُمْ مِنْ ثَلَاثَةٍ وَ هُنَّ عُمَّارُ الْبَيْتِ الْهِرِّ وَ الْحَمَامِ وَ الدِّيكِ فَإِنْ كَانَ مَعَ الدِّيكِ أَنِيسَةٌ وَ إِلَّا فَلَا بَأْسٌ لِمَنْ لَا يَقْدِرُهَا. Abu Al-Hassan-asws having said: ‘It is not befitting that none of your houses should be empty from three, these… The post Cats – Some Ahadith first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Celebrating Milad ul Nabi (saww) In Islamic history there are several auspicious nights and days, for example Allah-azwj Says: إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةٍ مُبَارَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنْذِرِينَ [44:3] Indeed, We, sent it down (Holy Quran) during a blessed night. Surely, We are ever Warning [44:3] Similarly, Allah-azwj Says: [21:107] وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِلْعَالَمِينَ And We did not Send… The post Celebrating Milad ul Nabi (saww) first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Combing Hair – Benefits Combing hair is highly recommended and has many benefits, i.e., ‘One who passes the comb upon his head and his heart and his chest, seven times, no disease will come near him for ever and attracts the sustenance, and improves the hair, and fulfils the need, and increases in water of the loins, and cuts… The post Combing Hair – Benefits first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Combining the two compulsory Salāt (Al-Zohr & Al-Asr – Al-Maghrib & Al-Isha) Summary: The followers of the Ahl Al-Bayt-asws generally combine Al-Zohr and Al-Asr and then Al-Maghrib and Al-Isha prayers during the journey and mostly during the short days, i.e., winter as well as at home and in the masjid. There are also Ahadith reporting the merits for combining the Salāts (for the fulfilment of wishes and… The post Combining the two compulsory Salāt (Al-Zohr & Al-Asr – Al-Maghrib & Al-Isha) first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Confrontation and Altercation Introduction We all face disagreement, sometimes causing grief and leading to difficult situations. To this end, we have compiled some Ahaidth of Mosomeen-asws on debates and arguments: The scope of this short write-up is when the excessive debates and persistent disagreements turn into ugly confrontations ending up to altercation. The social media and interference… The post Confrontation and Altercation first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Conquest of Makkah Summary: During the month of Ramadhan of 8 A.H., the Quraysh of Makkah killed the allies of Muslims which violated the treaty of Hudaybiya.[1] As a result, the Rasool-Allah-saww marched with 10,000 men on the 10th of the month of Ramadhan and camped a short distance from Makkah. The Makkahns sent a few spies, including… The post Conquest of Makkah first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Creation of the Universe The Will and Deed of Allah-azwj محمد بن يعقوب: عن أحمد بن إدريس، عن محمد بن عبد الجبار، عن صفوان بن يحيى، قال: قلت لأبي الحسن (عليه السلام): أخبرني عن الإرادة من الله، و من الخلق؟ قال: فقال: «الإرادة من الخلق: الضمير، و ما يبدو لهم بعد ذلك من الفعل. و أما من الله تعالى… The post Creation of the Universe first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Death Preparation Introduction ين، كتاب حسين بن سعيد و النوادر عَلِيُّ بْنُ النُّعْمَانِ عَنِ ابْنِ مُسْكَانَ عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ أَبِي يَزِيدَ عَنْ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ الزُّهْرِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ ع قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ص‏ الْمَوْتَ الْمَوْتَ جَاءَ الْمَوْتُ بِمَا فِيهِ جَاءَ بِالرَّوْحِ وَ الرَّاحَةِ وَ الْكَرَّةِ الْمُبَارَكَةِ إِلَى جَنَّةٍ عَالِيَةٍ لِأَهْلِ دَارِ الْخُلُودِ الَّذِينَ كَانَ لَهُمْ سَعْيُهُمْ… The post Death Preparation first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Deeds – Rewards and Punishment Summary: We regularly worship Allah-azwj, as per the instructions found in the Ahadith (traditions) of Ahl Al-Bayt-asws and hope our deeds will be accepted. We also seek forgiveness for our slip-ups and hope our sins will be forgiven. However, our performed deeds are with full of mistakes and lack of concentration and devotions. As we… The post Deeds – Rewards and Punishment first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Disobedience Summary: الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَحْمَدَ النَّهْدِيِّ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ عُثْمَانَ عَنْ رَجُلٍ عَنْ أَبِي الْحَسَنِ ( عليه السلام ) قَالَ حَقٌّ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَنْ لَا يُعْصَى فِي دَارٍ إِلَّا أَضْحَاهَا لِلشَّمْسِ حَتَّى تُطَهِّرَهَا. Al Hassan Bin Muhammad, from Muhammad Bin Ahmad Al Nahdy, from Amro Bin Usman, from a man, from… The post Disobedience first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Disowned by Parents – Aaq Being disowned is a major sin علل الشرائع ابْنُ الْمُتَوَكِّلِ عَنِ السَّعْدَآبَادِيِّ عَنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَظِيمِ الْحَسَنِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ الثَّانِي عَنْ آبَائِهِ عَنِ الصَّادِقِ ع قَالَ: عُقُوقُ الْوَالِدَيْنِ مِنَ الْكَبَائِرِ لِأَنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ جَعَلَ الْعَاقَّ عَصِيّاً شَقِيّاً. (The book) ‘Ilal Al Sharaie’ – Ibn Al Mutawakkil, from Al Sa’adabady, from Al… The post Disowned by Parents – Aaq first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Ear Rings for Children عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ هَارُونَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ مَسْعَدَةَ بْنِ صَدَقَةَ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ( عليه السلام ) قَالَ اخْتِنُوا أَوْلَادَكُمْ لِسَبْعَةِ أَيَّامٍ فَإِنَّهُ أَطْهَرُ وَ أَسْرَعُ لِنَبَاتِ اللَّحْمِ وَ إِنَّ الْأَرْضَ لَتَكْرَهُ بَوْلَ الْأَغْلَفِ Ali Bin Ibrahim, from haroun Bin Muslim, from Mas’ada Bin Sadaqa, (It has been narrated) from Abu Abdullah–asws having… The post Ear Rings for Children first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Falsification and the Truth Summary وَ لَوْ شَاءَ عَجَّلَ مِنْهُ النَّقِمَةَ وَ كَانَ مِنْهُ التَّغْيِيرُ حِينَ يُكَذِّبُ الظَّالِمُ وَ يَعْلَمُ الْحَقَّ أَيْنَ مَصِيرُهُ وَ اللَّهُ جَعَلَ الدُّنْيَا دَارَ الْأَعْمَالِ وَ جَعَلَ الْآخِرَةَ دَارَ الثَّوَابِ وَ الْعِقَابِ‏ لِيَجْزِيَ الَّذِينَ أَساؤُا بِما عَمِلُوا وَ يَجْزِيَ الَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُوا بِالْحُسْنَى‏ فَقُلْتُ شُكْراً لِلَّهِ عَلَى نَعْمَائِهِ وَ صَبْراً عَلَى بَلَائِهِ وَ تَسْلِيماً وَ رِضًى… The post Falsification and the Truth first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Fame Seeker is condemned and so is the defamed Some Ahadith are presenting which vigorously condemn the seeker of the fame, even for the good causes and one should neither be defamed nor participate in defaming others. Seeking fame is condemened عِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عِيسَى عَمَّنْ ذَكَرَهُ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ( عليه السلام )… The post Fame Seeker is condemned and so is the defamed first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Fearing Allah-azwj How to fear Allah-azwj يُونُسُ عَنْ سِنَانِ بْنِ طَرِيفٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ (عليه السلام) يَقُولُ يَنْبَغِي لِلْمُؤْمِنِ أَنْ يَخَافَ اللَّهَ تَبَارَكَ وَ تَعَالَى خَوْفاً كَأَنَّهُ مُشْرِفٌ عَلَى النَّارِ وَ يَرْجُوَهُ رَجَاءً كَأَنَّهُ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ ثُمَّ قَالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ عِنْدَ ظَنِّ عَبْدِهِ إِنْ خَيْراً فَخَيْراً وَ إِنْ شَرّاً فَشَرّاً. Yunus,… The post Fearing Allah-azwj first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Food Consumption Manners Excessive Eating: عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّوْفَلِيِّ عَنِ السَّكُونِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ص بِئْسَ الْعَوْنُ عَلَى الدِّينِ قَلْبٌ نَخِيبٌ وَ بَطْنٌ رَغِيبٌ وَ نَعْظٌ شَدِيدٌ Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from al-Nawfaliy from al-Sakuniy who has said: ‘Abu Abd Allahasws has said that the… The post Food Consumption Manners first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Funeral Rituals and Women and their presence in a Graveyard Summary: Some Muslim sects are totally against women visiting graveyards, for example women cannot enter into the famous graveyard of ‘Jannat ul Baqqi’ in Madina. Some Muslims do not allow or object women accompanying a funeral to a graveyard or their presence in a graveyard during burial, however, they do not oppose their visit to… The post Funeral Rituals and Women and their presence in a Graveyard first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Gatherings to join or avoid How people are assembled: نهج: قال أمير المؤمنين عليه السلام: أيها الناس إنما يجمع الناس الرضى والسخط وإنما عقر ناقة ثمود رجل واحد فعمهم الله بالعذاب لما عموه بالرضى، فقال سبحانه: ” فعقروها فأصبحوا نادمين ” فما كان إلا أن خارت أرضهم بالخسفة خوار السكة المحماة في الأرض الخوارة. Nahj (Al Balagah) – ‘Amir Al-Momineen-asws… The post Gatherings to join or avoid first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Ghulu-Ghali (Fabrication) and Taqseer-Muqassir (Ignorance) Summary: This a very delicate and complex topic, the intention of writing is to prepare ourselves to stay clear of that which is abhorred and condemned by Allah-azwj, as taught by Masomeen‑asws. We briefly review those Ahadith where terms titled above are explained – i.e., Ghali is the one who fabricates/exaggerates and Ghulu is the… The post Ghulu-Ghali (Fabrication) and Taqseer-Muqassir (Ignorance) first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Ghusal-Bathing Summary: We clean ourselves with water on regular basis both for comfort and for a healthy life-style – this is from washing hands to taking bath/shower as needed. Acts of worship also require one to be clean (Tahir), i.e., removing filth (whatever makes one najis) by performing the Wuzu, recommended bath and the compulsory bathing.… The post Ghusal-Bathing first appeared on Hubeali.]]> Good Manners Introduction مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ عَنْ جَمِيلِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ ( عليه السلام ) قَالَ إِنَّ أَكْمَلَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِيمَاناً أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقاً. Muhammad Bin Yahya, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad Bin Isa, from Al Hassan Bin Mahboub, from Jameel Bin Salih,… The post Good Manners first appeared on Hubeali.]]>