A Shi'ite Encyclopedia Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Introduction Preliminary Notes Qur’an and Ahlul-Bayt Why School of Ahlul-Bayt? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 1 Introduction Evidence From Qur’an Authentic Traditions Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 2 The Long-Term Custom Of The Prophet After The Revelation Of The Purification Verse Those Who Protested Based On The Purification Verse To Prove The Virtues Of The Holy Family 1. Imam al-Hasan Ibn ‘Ali (as) 2. Ummul Mu’minin, Umm Salama (ra) 3. Ibn Abbas (ra) Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 3 The Incident Of Mubahala Is It Just Blood Relationship? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 4 Matrimonial Relationship Explanation Sahih Al-Bukhari On Verse 66:5 Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 5 The Mother Of Believers The Best Wife Of The Prophet Vs. The Most Envious Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 6 The Most Beloved Wife? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 7 Aisha After The Prophet’s Demise Agitation Against Uthman The Battle Of Camel Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 8 Background Of Enmity Of Aisha Against Imam ‘Ali (as) Aisha Was A Test Examples Of Women Mentioned In Qur’an Conclusion The Word House (Ahlul-Bayt) in Qur’an House Of Abraham (as) House of Imran (as) House Of Noah (as) Sunni Feedback on the Issues of Infallibility and Ahlul-Bayt Who Offended the Blind? Chapter 80 (Abas) Side Comments Infallibility of the Prophets Part 1 Introduction Infallibility According to the Sunnis Infallibility According to the Shi’a The Concept of Infallibility The Qur’an Speaks About the Prophets Infallibility of the Prophets Part 2 Reason And Logic Reference To Infallibility In Sahih Al-Bukhari Is Any One Like Him? Reference To Infallibility In Sahih Al-Tirmidhi Infallibility of the Prophets Part 3 Side Comments Conclusion Leadership and Infallibility Part 1 Imamat Is Of Allah’s Grace Superiority Of The Imam Infallibility Of The Imam Does Ulul-Amr Mean Muslim Rulers? The Real Meaning Of Ulul-Amr Leadership and Infallibility Part 2 Is Imamat A Matter Of Inheritance? Can People Choose Imam? Believe In Ulul-Amr The Twelve Imams Part 1 Few Facts About The Twelve Imams Of Ahlul-Bait The Twelve Imams Part 2 Side Comments The Holy Qur’an and the Pure Imams The Reward of Loving Ahlul-Bayt How to Send Greetings to? Side Is Being a Member of a Party Forbidden in Islam? The Term Shi’a in Qur’an and Hadith Side Comments Al-Azhar Verdict on the Shi’a English and Arabic text Images The Last Luminary Sunni Documentation on Imam al-Mahdi (as) Special specifications of Imam al-Mahdi (as) Imam Al-Mahdi’s Identification Q1) Some Sunnis question the Shi’a that how a five year old boy can become the Imam of mankind? Q2) Every human is mortal. Then, how can Imam al-Mahdi (as) live so long? Q3) Where is Imam al-Mahdi (as) now? Q4) Why did Imam al-Mahdi (as) disappear? Q5) The Shi’a state that the mother of Imam Mahdi (as) was a bondwoman. Isn’t it shameful that he (as) should be born to a slave-girl? Q6) Who was the father of Imam al-Mahdi (as)? Necessity of the Existence of Imam al-Mahdi (as) More on Imam al-Mahdi (as) The Knowledge of The Unseen & The Knowledge of The Book The Knowledge Of The Unseen The Knowledge Of The Book Concluding Remarks Side Comments Some Traditions on the Virtues of Imam ‘Ali (as) The First Muslim The Major Difference Between the Shi’a and the Sunni Ghadir Khum Part 1 The Farewell Pilgrimage Revelation Of Verse 5:67 The Speech Revelation Of Verse 5:3 Oath Of Allegiance The Number Of People In Ghadir Khum Revelation Of Verse 70:1-3 The Events That Imam ‘Ali (as) Reminded The Tradition A More Detailed Speech Of Prophet At The Pond Of Khum Ghadir Khum Part 2 The Meaning Wali, Mawla, And Wilayah ‘Ali Vs. Truth (Right Path): Ghadir Khum Part 3 The Chains (Asnad) Of Narrations Of Ghadir Khum Sunni Traditionists Who Mentioned The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Sunni Commentators Of Qur’an Who Mentioned Ghadir Khum Sunni Historians Who Mentioned The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Is Parallel (Mutawatir) The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Is Authentic (Sahih) The Who Narrated The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum More Available Poetry On The Occasion of Eid Al-Ghadir Certainly your Master is... A Few Comments By The Other Commentators Who is the successor of the Prophet (S)? The Prophet Announcing His Successor in His First Preach Side Comments How is This Possible? The Opinion of Imam ‘Ali (as) on Caliphate Sermon 7 of Nahjul Balagha: Survey of the Period After The Demise Of The Holy Prophet (S) Respecting the Righteous Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari Ammar Ibn Yasir Al-Miqdad Ibn Al-Aswad Salman Al-Farsi Ibn Abbas A Shi’ite View of the Introduction The Holy Qur’an The Authentic Traditions The Tragedy of Thursday Side Comments Conspiracy Against Imam Ali (as) Side Comments Sunnah Of The Prophet (S) Do I Need To On Wahabi Scholarship? About Saqifah More On Shedding the Blood of Innocents Collecting Gold And Silver The Among One Another Side Comments: Responses To Sunni Brothers The Enemies of Islam as Depicted in Nahjul Balagha Khutba 153 Attacking the House of Fatimah (sa) The Opinion of the Prophet About Who Hurts Fatimah Where Is Her Grave? Appendix Usurping the Land of Fadak Was Fadak Muhammads (S) Property? Did The Prophet (S) Present The Land To Fatimah (sa)? Lady Fatimah (sa) protests against Abu Bakr’s Actions More Facts on Fadak A Short History of Fadak after the Martyrdom of Fatimah (sa) To Make Angry The Progeny Of The Holy Prophet Muawiyah and Abusing Imam Ali (as) What The Prophet Said About Those Who Fight, Hate, Or Abuse His Ahlul-Bayt Muawiyah Instituting The Curse Of Imam ‘Ali (as) More Sunni References On The Mischief Of Muawiyah More On Muawiyah On His Character Who Was Hujr Ibn ‘Adi? Reviving The Customs Of The Jahiliyyah Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 On Some Of His Accounts Raising Qur’an On Spear Muawiyah And The Origin Of The Word "Al-Jama’ah" The Scribe Of Revelation A Side Development of History and Shi’a-Sunni And Scrutinizing Hadith Islam of Abu Talib Part 1 Islam of Abu Talib Part 2 Death of Khadija and of Abu Talib (10th Year Of Revelation) Islam of Abu Talib Part 3 Qur’an And The Unbelievers Surah 58 - The Pleading One (Mujadilah) - Verse 22 Surah 4 - Women (Surah Al Nisa)- Verses 139 And 144 Surah 3 - The Family Of Imran (Surah Ale Imran) - Verse 28 Surah 9 - Repentance - Verses 23 And 80 (Surah Baarat) Islam of Abu Talib Part 4 The Marriage Ceremony Of The Prophet (S) Abu Talib’s (May Allah Bless His Soul) Last Breath Some Shi’ite references on Abu Talib Some Side Comments On Abu Talib Was Azar the Father of Prophet Abraham? On the Who Murdered Uthman A) Talha B) Al-Zubair C) Aisha D) Amr Ibn Al-Aas The Innovations of the Early Caliphs Subject: The Personality Of Uthman (Part 1: Was There No Better Man?) Subject: Re: Uthman Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.1 An Important Note Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.2 Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.3 Subject: The Personality Of Umar (Part 1: Creation Of New Islamic Law) Are Munafiqeen counted among Sahabah? Were Munafiqeen Counted As Sahabah? The Pillars Of Islam Shi’a vs. Iran Imam Husayn (as): A brief Description and Analysis Some Traditions on Imam al-Husayn (as) The Prophet Crying For Imam Al-Husayn Umayad Sanctifying Ashura More Sayings From The Holy Prophet About Imam Husayn: Reasons Behind the Commemoration of Imam al-Husayn (as) Did Imam al-Husayn (as) Know He Would Be killed? More On Commemoration The Martyred Ones Those Martyred In Karbala Brief Notes On Some Of Those Who Martyred In Kufa And Karbala Subject: A Poem For The Fortieth Day Of Martyrdom (Arbaeen) Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 1 The Martrydom Foretold Yazid’s Efforts For Allegiance Muslim B. Aqil Is Sent To Kufa Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 2 The Events That Transpired With Muslim B. Aqil Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 3 Martyrdom Of Muslim Ibn Aqil Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 4 The Journey, The Martrydom And Other Events Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 5 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 6 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 7 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 8 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 9 Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 1 Introduction Evidences From Qur’an And The Sunni Commentaries Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 2: Evidences From the Sunni Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 3: Evidences From the Sunni History-Fiqh-Miscellanea Books Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 4: Some Contradicting Reports Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 5 Purpose Of The Marriage 1- Having pleasure and enjoying the other partner 2- Tranquillity 3- Providing an alternative way to avoid the sin of fornication 4- Protecting one’s religion Mut’a versus Alcohol Prohibition of Illegal Sex More Side Comments On Mut’a Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 6: Similarities and Differences of Mut’a and Regular Marriage 1) Temporary Marriage is NOT Necessarily A Sex Relationship 2) Mut’a With Sex Is Strongly Discouraged For A Virgin Girl 3) Inheritance 4) Financial Support 5) The Length Of The Waiting Period (Iddah) 6) The Time-Period Of Marriage 7) The Due Dowry Vs. Consummation Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 7: The Necessities and the Advantages of Mut’a Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 8: Some Frequently Asked Questions on Mut’a Head of the Al-Azhar University on Permissibility of Following "Al-Shi’a Al-Imamiyyah”School of Thought Debate on the Legitimacy of Mut’a Introduction The Shi’a View The Sunni View Debate On The Qur’anic Verse Of Mut’a Debate Over The Sermon Of Umar Debate On The Controversial Reports More Arguments On The Hadith The Opinion Of The Four Sunni Schools Of Law The Opinion Of The Shi’a School Of Law References Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 1 Introduction Al-Taqiyya According To The Sunnis Sunni Sources In Support Of Al-Taqiyya Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4 Reference 5 Reference 6 Reference 7 Reference 8 Reference 9 Reference 10 Reference 11 Reference 12 Reference 13 Reference 14 Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 2 Al-Taqiyya According To The Shi’a Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 3 Qur’an Speaks: Al-Taqiyya Vs. Hypocrisy Reason And Logic Comments Side Comments on al-Taqiyya Khums (one Fifth) The Meaning Of The Word Ghanimtum The History Of Khums The Islamic Laws Some Sunni References More On Khums Tawassul (Resorting to Intermediary) Evidence for Tawassul by a Sunni Writer Tawassul - Supplicating Allah Through And Intermediary The Hadith Of The Blind Man The Hadith Of The Man In Need Did Muhammad Receive Revelation by Mistake?! Do The Shi’ite Muslims Say That The Revelation Came To Muhammad By Mistake, And That It Was Intended For ‘Ali? Side Comments Imamat versus Prophethood Part 1 Evidence From Qur’an Evidence From Sunni Collections Of Traditions Are The Imams Inspired Do Imams Meet Angels Imamat versus Prophethood Part 2 Difference Between Nabi And Rasool Imam/Muhaddath Some Side Comments Finality of the Prophethood Introduction Conclusion Side Comments To A Bahai The Rules of Modesty According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Fasting According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Disappearance Of The Excuse Conditions (Shurut) Of Fasting: Muftirat The Various Kinds Of Fasts Obligatory Fasts Qada’ Of The Ramadan Fasts Fasts Of Atonement (Kaffarah) Prohibited Fasts The Doubtful Days Supererogatory Fasts Reprehensible (Makruh) Fasts Evidence Of The New Moon Call for Prayer According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Call For Prayer (Adhan) Adhan Is A Sunnah Of Prophet(S) The Conditions For Adhan The Form Of Adhan Iqamah (A call immediately before prayer) Call For Prayer & Ablution Wudhu’ Or Ablution Joining Prayers and Other related Issues Prayer (Salat): According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Part 1 The Daily Supererogatory Prayers (Rawatib) The Time Of Zuhr And ‘Asr Prayers The Time Of Maghrib And ‘Isha’ Prayers The Time Of Subh Prayer Ignorance Of The Qiblah (Direction) A Subsidiary Issue Wajib Covering During Salat The Material Used For Covering During Salat The Place Of Salat Prostrating On Mud Prayer (Salat): According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Part 2 The Essentials (Arkan) Of Salat 1. Intention (Niyyah) 2. Takbirat al-’Ihram 3. Qiyam (standing) 4. Qira’ah (reciting) 5. Ruku’(bowing) 6. Sujud (prostration) 7. Tashahhud The Hanafis The Malikis The Shafi’is The Hanbalis The Imamis 8. Tasleem (farewell) 9. Sequence (tartib) 10. Continuity Error And Doubt During Salat Doubt in the Number of Prayer Units (Rak’ahs) The Festival (‘Id) Prayers The Friday Prayer Its necessity (Wujub) Conditions The Friday Sermons Its Mode of Performance Prayer For Rain The Prayer Of The Eclipses Belief of Shi’a in the Completeness of Qur’an Different Arrangements of Qur’an Some Sunni Reports on the Incompleteness of Qur’an Sahih Muslim Sahih al-Bukhari The Qur’an Compiled by Imam ‘Ali (as) Tabarsi and Incompleteness of Qur’an The Book of Fatimah (sa) Can ANY human do that? Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 1 Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 2 Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 3 Outline of Differences Between Shi’ite and Sunni Schools of Thought Introduction Person Of God Can Allah Be Seen? Attributes Of Allah Place Of Reason In Religion Grace (Lutf Or Tafaddul) God’s Promises Why Believe In God Limit Of Law Our Actions: Taqdir Prophethood Sinlessness Imam (Leader) Seeing Allah Is The God A Shape-Shifter? (Does God Have Finger And Leg?) Where Is This God? Where Is This Man? Ala Soorateh The Way That The God Fills The Hell Abu Hurairah or Paul? Subject: Abu Huraira (Part 1: A confession?) Jews/Christians/Muslims (Part 1: Is there any similarity?) Subject: Jews/Christians/Muslims (Part 2: Hiding the Truth) The Ahl al-Sunnah View of Ibn Taymiya and his Works Ibn Taymiyyah 1) The Vision Of Allah In The Hereafter 2) The Speech Of Allah 3) Allah’s Hands 4) Allah’s Establishment On The Throne Wahhabis Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 1 Introduction The Origin Of The Tale Who Is Sayf? What Do Say About Sayf? The Stories About Abdullah Ibn Saba Which Do NOT Have Any Source Or Any Chain Of Transmitters Reports About Abdullah Ibn Saba Which Were NOT Transmitted Through Sayf Ibn Umar Al-Saba’iya And The Multiple Personality Of Ibn Saba Ibn Saba And Shi’a Sayf’s Achievements: An Overview Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 2 The Return of (S) 1) Qur’an Speaks: Return in the Past 2) Qur’an Speaks: Return in the Future 3) Qur’an Speaks: Return of the Prophet (S) The Sunnis And The Idea Of Al-Raj’a The Doctrine Of ‘Ali’s Executorship Attacking Two of Most Beloved of the Prophet (S) and Their Disciples Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 3 Agitation Against Uthman a) Talha b) Aisha c) Amr Ibn al-Aas Few Reasons Behind The Revolt Against Uthman Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 4 Who Started The Battle Of Camel? Short Summary Of Comparing Reports On The Character Of Abdullah Ibn Saba Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 5 The Opinion Of The Historians The and the Jewish Influence Part 1 Introduction Kaab Al-Ahbar Ka’b Al-Ahbar Counts The Days Of The Caliph Umar Imam ‘Ali’s (as) Attitude Towards Kaab Ibn Abbas’s Attitude Towards Kaab The and the Jewish Influence Part 2 Kaab Interfered In The Caliphate The and the Jewish Influence Part 3 Kaab During The Reign Of Uthman On Other Incidents Kumayl’s Invocation and other Supplications Kumayl’s Invocation Kumayl’s Life The Invocation’s Merit The Original Text Why Invocation? What is My Performance? The Supplications for the Days of the Week The Supplication for Sunday The Supplication for Monday The Supplication for Tuesday The Supplication for Wednesday The Supplication for Thursday The Supplication for Friday The Supplication for Saturday Lessons From the Prophet and the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt: Excerpts from Usul al-Kafi Place Of Reason In The Religion (Part 1) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Arabic-English Version, Part 1, Pp 30-31, Tradition #11 (Part 2) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", First Part Of The Tradition #12 (Part 3) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 4) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 5) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 6) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 - Majority Vs. Minority (Part 7) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Arabic-English Version, Part 1, Pp 31-49, Tradition #12 - Love of a Friend (Part 8) On Imam ‘Ali (as) Islamic Scientists 1. Physics (a). Abu ‘Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haitham (965 - 1039) (b). Abu Raihan al-Biruni (973 - 1051) (c). Abu’l Fath’ Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini 2. Mathematics (a). Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarazmi (b). Abul Fath Umar Ibn Ibrahim al-Khayyam 3. Medicine (a). Abu ‘Ali al-Hussain ibn Sina (b). Hunain ibn Ishaq (c). Muhammad ibn Zakariyya ar Razi (d). ‘Ali ibn al-Abbas al-Majusi 4. Chemistry (a). Jabir Ibn Hayyan (b). Muhammad ibn Zakruyya ar RAzi (c). Abul Qasim al-Iraqi 5. Astronomy (a). al-Farghani (Alfraganus) (b). Thabit ibn Qurrah (c). al-Battani (Albategnius) (d). al-Biruni (e). al-Hazen (f). ibn Yunus (g). al-Zarqali (h). ibn Tufail (i). Ummar Khayyam 6. Art And Culture (a). Qutab al-Din Shirazi (b). Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi 7. Philosophy (a). Abu Yusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi (b). followed by Abu Nasr al-Farabi 8. Social Sciences (a). Abd al-Rahman Abu Zaid ibn Khaldun Subject: “References - Scientists “ Some English Books on Shi’a Beliefs Books For Children Books For Adults 1) Qur’an & Qur’anic Studies 2) Tradition And Prayers 3) Islamic Studies 4) Practical Laws And Fiqah 5) History 6) Ethics 7) New Arrivals Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation In English Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation & Commentary In English Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation In Roman Script Holy Qur’an In English Translation Only Holy Qur’an In Various Other Languages Titles On Qur’anic Subjects Titles On Traditions (Hadiths) Titles On Islamic History On Imam Mahdi (as) On The Twelve Imams (as) And The Ahl Al-Bayt General Topics Letters And Sermons Of Imam ‘Ali (as) On Shi’a’ism Titles On The Creator (God) Titles On Mankind And Death Titles On Islamic Laws And Acts (Fiqah) Titles On Supplications Titles On Marriages Titles For Women Titles On Al- Islam Titles On Politics Titles On Economics Titles On Dietary Law Audio Cassettes A Shi'ite Encyclopedia Created with Fabric.js 1.7.22 Shi'a Sunnah Sunni Sunni-Shi'a Imamah Ghadir Khumm A vast collection of information that addresses Shi'a/Sunni inter-school related issues. An effort of the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Team Get PDF Get EPUB Get MOBI Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Outline A Shi'ite Encyclopedia Introduction Preliminary Notes Qur’an and Ahlul-Bayt Why School of Ahlul-Bayt? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 1 Introduction Evidence From Qur’an Authentic Traditions Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 2 The Long-Term Custom Of The Prophet After The Revelation Of The Purification Verse Those Who Protested Based On The Purification Verse To Prove The Virtues Of The Holy Family 1. Imam al-Hasan Ibn ‘Ali (as) 2. Ummul Mu’minin, Umm Salama (ra) 3. Ibn Abbas (ra) Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 3 The Incident Of Mubahala Is It Just Blood Relationship? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 4 Matrimonial Relationship Explanation Sahih Al-Bukhari On Verse 66:5 Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 5 The Mother Of Believers The Best Wife Of The Prophet Vs. The Most Envious Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 6 The Most Beloved Wife? Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 7 Aisha After The Prophet’s Demise Agitation Against Uthman The Battle Of Camel Who Are Ahlul-Bayt? Part 8 Background Of Enmity Of Aisha Against Imam ‘Ali (as) Aisha Was A Test Examples Of Women Mentioned In Qur’an Conclusion The Word House (Ahlul-Bayt) in Qur’an House Of Abraham (as) House of Imran (as) House Of Noah (as) Sunni Feedback on the Issues of Infallibility and Ahlul-Bayt Who Offended the Blind? Chapter 80 (Abas) Side Comments Infallibility of the Prophets Part 1 Introduction Infallibility According to the Sunnis Infallibility According to the Shi’a The Concept of Infallibility The Qur’an Speaks About the Prophets Infallibility of the Prophets Part 2 Reason And Logic Reference To Infallibility In Sahih Al-Bukhari Is Any One Like Him? Reference To Infallibility In Sahih Al-Tirmidhi Infallibility of the Prophets Part 3 Side Comments Conclusion Leadership and Infallibility Part 1 Imamat Is Of Allah’s Grace Superiority Of The Imam Infallibility Of The Imam Does Ulul-Amr Mean Muslim Rulers? The Real Meaning Of Ulul-Amr Leadership and Infallibility Part 2 Is Imamat A Matter Of Inheritance? Can People Choose Imam? Believe In Ulul-Amr The Twelve Imams Part 1 Few Facts About The Twelve Imams Of Ahlul-Bait The Twelve Imams Part 2 Side Comments The Holy Qur’an and the Pure Imams The Reward of Loving Ahlul-Bayt How to Send Greetings to? Side Is Being a Member of a Party Forbidden in Islam? The Term Shi’a in Qur’an and Hadith Side Comments Al-Azhar Verdict on the Shi’a English and Arabic text Images The Last Luminary Sunni Documentation on Imam al-Mahdi (as) Special specifications of Imam al-Mahdi (as) Imam Al-Mahdi’s Identification Q1) Some Sunnis question the Shi’a that how a five year old boy can become the Imam of mankind? Q2) Every human is mortal. Then, how can Imam al-Mahdi (as) live so long? Q3) Where is Imam al-Mahdi (as) now? Q4) Why did Imam al-Mahdi (as) disappear? Q5) The Shi’a state that the mother of Imam Mahdi (as) was a bondwoman. Isn’t it shameful that he (as) should be born to a slave-girl? Q6) Who was the father of Imam al-Mahdi (as)? Necessity of the Existence of Imam al-Mahdi (as) More on Imam al-Mahdi (as) The Knowledge of The Unseen & The Knowledge of The Book The Knowledge Of The Unseen The Knowledge Of The Book Concluding Remarks Side Comments Some Traditions on the Virtues of Imam ‘Ali (as) The First Muslim The Major Difference Between the Shi’a and the Sunni Ghadir Khum Part 1 The Farewell Pilgrimage Revelation Of Verse 5:67 The Speech Revelation Of Verse 5:3 Oath Of Allegiance The Number Of People In Ghadir Khum Revelation Of Verse 70:1-3 The Events That Imam ‘Ali (as) Reminded The Tradition A More Detailed Speech Of Prophet At The Pond Of Khum Ghadir Khum Part 2 The Meaning Wali, Mawla, And Wilayah ‘Ali Vs. Truth (Right Path): Ghadir Khum Part 3 The Chains (Asnad) Of Narrations Of Ghadir Khum Sunni Traditionists Who Mentioned The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Sunni Commentators Of Qur’an Who Mentioned Ghadir Khum Sunni Historians Who Mentioned The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Is Parallel (Mutawatir) The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum Is Authentic (Sahih) The Who Narrated The Tradition Of Ghadir Khum More Available Poetry On The Occasion of Eid Al-Ghadir Certainly your Master is... A Few Comments By The Other Commentators Who is the successor of the Prophet (S)? The Prophet Announcing His Successor in His First Preach Side Comments How is This Possible? The Opinion of Imam ‘Ali (as) on Caliphate Sermon 7 of Nahjul Balagha: Survey of the Period After The Demise Of The Holy Prophet (S) Respecting the Righteous Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari Ammar Ibn Yasir Al-Miqdad Ibn Al-Aswad Salman Al-Farsi Ibn Abbas A Shi’ite View of the Introduction The Holy Qur’an The Authentic Traditions The Tragedy of Thursday Side Comments Conspiracy Against Imam Ali (as) Side Comments Sunnah Of The Prophet (S) Do I Need To On Wahabi Scholarship? About Saqifah More On Shedding the Blood of Innocents Collecting Gold And Silver The Among One Another Side Comments: Responses To Sunni Brothers The Enemies of Islam as Depicted in Nahjul Balagha Khutba 153 Attacking the House of Fatimah (sa) The Opinion of the Prophet About Who Hurts Fatimah Where Is Her Grave? Appendix Usurping the Land of Fadak Was Fadak Muhammads (S) Property? Did The Prophet (S) Present The Land To Fatimah (sa)? Lady Fatimah (sa) protests against Abu Bakr’s Actions More Facts on Fadak A Short History of Fadak after the Martyrdom of Fatimah (sa) To Make Angry The Progeny Of The Holy Prophet Muawiyah and Abusing Imam Ali (as) What The Prophet Said About Those Who Fight, Hate, Or Abuse His Ahlul-Bayt Muawiyah Instituting The Curse Of Imam ‘Ali (as) More Sunni References On The Mischief Of Muawiyah More On Muawiyah On His Character Who Was Hujr Ibn ‘Adi? Reviving The Customs Of The Jahiliyyah Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 On Some Of His Accounts Raising Qur’an On Spear Muawiyah And The Origin Of The Word "Al-Jama’ah" The Scribe Of Revelation A Side Development of History and Shi’a-Sunni And Scrutinizing Hadith Islam of Abu Talib Part 1 Islam of Abu Talib Part 2 Death of Khadija and of Abu Talib (10th Year Of Revelation) Islam of Abu Talib Part 3 Qur’an And The Unbelievers Surah 58 - The Pleading One (Mujadilah) - Verse 22 Surah 4 - Women (Surah Al Nisa)- Verses 139 And 144 Surah 3 - The Family Of Imran (Surah Ale Imran) - Verse 28 Surah 9 - Repentance - Verses 23 And 80 (Surah Baarat) Islam of Abu Talib Part 4 The Marriage Ceremony Of The Prophet (S) Abu Talib’s (May Allah Bless His Soul) Last Breath Some Shi’ite references on Abu Talib Some Side Comments On Abu Talib Was Azar the Father of Prophet Abraham? On the Who Murdered Uthman A) Talha B) Al-Zubair C) Aisha D) Amr Ibn Al-Aas The Innovations of the Early Caliphs Subject: The Personality Of Uthman (Part 1: Was There No Better Man?) Subject: Re: Uthman Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.1 An Important Note Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.2 Subject: The Personality Of Uthman Part 2.3 Subject: The Personality Of Umar (Part 1: Creation Of New Islamic Law) Are Munafiqeen counted among Sahabah? Were Munafiqeen Counted As Sahabah? The Pillars Of Islam Shi’a vs. Iran Imam Husayn (as): A brief Description and Analysis Some Traditions on Imam al-Husayn (as) The Prophet Crying For Imam Al-Husayn Umayad Sanctifying Ashura More Sayings From The Holy Prophet About Imam Husayn: Reasons Behind the Commemoration of Imam al-Husayn (as) Did Imam al-Husayn (as) Know He Would Be killed? More On Commemoration The Martyred Ones Those Martyred In Karbala Brief Notes On Some Of Those Who Martyred In Kufa And Karbala Subject: A Poem For The Fortieth Day Of Martyrdom (Arbaeen) Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 1 The Martrydom Foretold Yazid’s Efforts For Allegiance Muslim B. Aqil Is Sent To Kufa Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 2 The Events That Transpired With Muslim B. Aqil Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 3 Martyrdom Of Muslim Ibn Aqil Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 4 The Journey, The Martrydom And Other Events Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 5 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 6 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 7 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 8 Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis Part 9 Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 1 Introduction Evidences From Qur’an And The Sunni Commentaries Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 2: Evidences From the Sunni Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 3: Evidences From the Sunni History-Fiqh-Miscellanea Books Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 4: Some Contradicting Reports Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 5 Purpose Of The Marriage 1- Having pleasure and enjoying the other partner 2- Tranquillity 3- Providing an alternative way to avoid the sin of fornication 4- Protecting one’s religion Mut’a versus Alcohol Prohibition of Illegal Sex More Side Comments On Mut’a Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 6: Similarities and Differences of Mut’a and Regular Marriage 1) Temporary Marriage is NOT Necessarily A Sex Relationship 2) Mut’a With Sex Is Strongly Discouraged For A Virgin Girl 3) Inheritance 4) Financial Support 5) The Length Of The Waiting Period (Iddah) 6) The Time-Period Of Marriage 7) The Due Dowry Vs. Consummation Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 7: The Necessities and the Advantages of Mut’a Temporary Marriage in Islam Part 8: Some Frequently Asked Questions on Mut’a Head of the Al-Azhar University on Permissibility of Following "Al-Shi’a Al-Imamiyyah”School of Thought Debate on the Legitimacy of Mut’a Introduction The Shi’a View The Sunni View Debate On The Qur’anic Verse Of Mut’a Debate Over The Sermon Of Umar Debate On The Controversial Reports More Arguments On The Hadith The Opinion Of The Four Sunni Schools Of Law The Opinion Of The Shi’a School Of Law References Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 1 Introduction Al-Taqiyya According To The Sunnis Sunni Sources In Support Of Al-Taqiyya Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4 Reference 5 Reference 6 Reference 7 Reference 8 Reference 9 Reference 10 Reference 11 Reference 12 Reference 13 Reference 14 Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 2 Al-Taqiyya According To The Shi’a Al-Taqiyya, Dissimulation Part 3 Qur’an Speaks: Al-Taqiyya Vs. Hypocrisy Reason And Logic Comments Side Comments on al-Taqiyya Khums (one Fifth) The Meaning Of The Word Ghanimtum The History Of Khums The Islamic Laws Some Sunni References More On Khums Tawassul (Resorting to Intermediary) Evidence for Tawassul by a Sunni Writer Tawassul - Supplicating Allah Through And Intermediary The Hadith Of The Blind Man The Hadith Of The Man In Need Did Muhammad Receive Revelation by Mistake?! Do The Shi’ite Muslims Say That The Revelation Came To Muhammad By Mistake, And That It Was Intended For ‘Ali? Side Comments Imamat versus Prophethood Part 1 Evidence From Qur’an Evidence From Sunni Collections Of Traditions Are The Imams Inspired Do Imams Meet Angels Imamat versus Prophethood Part 2 Difference Between Nabi And Rasool Imam/Muhaddath Some Side Comments Finality of the Prophethood Introduction Conclusion Side Comments To A Bahai The Rules of Modesty According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Fasting According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Disappearance Of The Excuse Conditions (Shurut) Of Fasting: Muftirat The Various Kinds Of Fasts Obligatory Fasts Qada’ Of The Ramadan Fasts Fasts Of Atonement (Kaffarah) Prohibited Fasts The Doubtful Days Supererogatory Fasts Reprehensible (Makruh) Fasts Evidence Of The New Moon Call for Prayer According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Call For Prayer (Adhan) Adhan Is A Sunnah Of Prophet(S) The Conditions For Adhan The Form Of Adhan Iqamah (A call immediately before prayer) Call For Prayer & Ablution Wudhu’ Or Ablution Joining Prayers and Other related Issues Prayer (Salat): According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Part 1 The Daily Supererogatory Prayers (Rawatib) The Time Of Zuhr And ‘Asr Prayers The Time Of Maghrib And ‘Isha’ Prayers The Time Of Subh Prayer Ignorance Of The Qiblah (Direction) A Subsidiary Issue Wajib Covering During Salat The Material Used For Covering During Salat The Place Of Salat Prostrating On Mud Prayer (Salat): According to Five Islamic Schools of Law Part 2 The Essentials (Arkan) Of Salat 1. Intention (Niyyah) 2. Takbirat al-’Ihram 3. Qiyam (standing) 4. Qira’ah (reciting) 5. Ruku’(bowing) 6. Sujud (prostration) 7. Tashahhud The Hanafis The Malikis The Shafi’is The Hanbalis The Imamis 8. Tasleem (farewell) 9. Sequence (tartib) 10. Continuity Error And Doubt During Salat Doubt in the Number of Prayer Units (Rak’ahs) The Festival (‘Id) Prayers The Friday Prayer Its necessity (Wujub) Conditions The Friday Sermons Its Mode of Performance Prayer For Rain The Prayer Of The Eclipses Belief of Shi’a in the Completeness of Qur’an Different Arrangements of Qur’an Some Sunni Reports on the Incompleteness of Qur’an Sahih Muslim Sahih al-Bukhari The Qur’an Compiled by Imam ‘Ali (as) Tabarsi and Incompleteness of Qur’an The Book of Fatimah (sa) Can ANY human do that? Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 1 Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 2 Early Debates on the Integrity of the Qur’an Part 3 Outline of Differences Between Shi’ite and Sunni Schools of Thought Introduction Person Of God Can Allah Be Seen? Attributes Of Allah Place Of Reason In Religion Grace (Lutf Or Tafaddul) God’s Promises Why Believe In God Limit Of Law Our Actions: Taqdir Prophethood Sinlessness Imam (Leader) Seeing Allah Is The God A Shape-Shifter? (Does God Have Finger And Leg?) Where Is This God? Where Is This Man? Ala Soorateh The Way That The God Fills The Hell Abu Hurairah or Paul? Subject: Abu Huraira (Part 1: A confession?) Jews/Christians/Muslims (Part 1: Is there any similarity?) Subject: Jews/Christians/Muslims (Part 2: Hiding the Truth) The Ahl al-Sunnah View of Ibn Taymiya and his Works Ibn Taymiyyah 1) The Vision Of Allah In The Hereafter 2) The Speech Of Allah 3) Allah’s Hands 4) Allah’s Establishment On The Throne Wahhabis Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 1 Introduction The Origin Of The Tale Who Is Sayf? What Do Say About Sayf? The Stories About Abdullah Ibn Saba Which Do NOT Have Any Source Or Any Chain Of Transmitters Reports About Abdullah Ibn Saba Which Were NOT Transmitted Through Sayf Ibn Umar Al-Saba’iya And The Multiple Personality Of Ibn Saba Ibn Saba And Shi’a Sayf’s Achievements: An Overview Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 2 The Return of (S) 1) Qur’an Speaks: Return in the Past 2) Qur’an Speaks: Return in the Future 3) Qur’an Speaks: Return of the Prophet (S) The Sunnis And The Idea Of Al-Raj’a The Doctrine Of ‘Ali’s Executorship Attacking Two of Most Beloved of the Prophet (S) and Their Disciples Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 3 Agitation Against Uthman a) Talha b) Aisha c) Amr Ibn al-Aas Few Reasons Behind The Revolt Against Uthman Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 4 Who Started The Battle Of Camel? Short Summary Of Comparing Reports On The Character Of Abdullah Ibn Saba Abdullah Ibn Saba Part 5 The Opinion Of The Historians The and the Jewish Influence Part 1 Introduction Kaab Al-Ahbar Ka’b Al-Ahbar Counts The Days Of The Caliph Umar Imam ‘Ali’s (as) Attitude Towards Kaab Ibn Abbas’s Attitude Towards Kaab The and the Jewish Influence Part 2 Kaab Interfered In The Caliphate The and the Jewish Influence Part 3 Kaab During The Reign Of Uthman On Other Incidents Kumayl’s Invocation and other Supplications Kumayl’s Invocation Kumayl’s Life The Invocation’s Merit The Original Text Why Invocation? What is My Performance? The Supplications for the Days of the Week The Supplication for Sunday The Supplication for Monday The Supplication for Tuesday The Supplication for Wednesday The Supplication for Thursday The Supplication for Friday The Supplication for Saturday Lessons From the Prophet and the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt: Excerpts from Usul al-Kafi Place Of Reason In The Religion (Part 1) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Arabic-English Version, Part 1, Pp 30-31, Tradition #11 (Part 2) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", First Part Of The Tradition #12 (Part 3) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 4) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 5) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 (Part 6) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Chapter Of "Reason And Ignorance", A Part Of Tradition #12 - Majority Vs. Minority (Part 7) Shi’ite Reference: Usul Al-Kafi, Arabic-English Version, Part 1, Pp 31-49, Tradition #12 - Love of a Friend (Part 8) On Imam ‘Ali (as) Islamic Scientists 1. Physics (a). Abu ‘Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haitham (965 - 1039) (b). Abu Raihan al-Biruni (973 - 1051) (c). Abu’l Fath’ Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini 2. Mathematics (a). Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarazmi (b). Abul Fath Umar Ibn Ibrahim al-Khayyam 3. Medicine (a). Abu ‘Ali al-Hussain ibn Sina (b). Hunain ibn Ishaq (c). Muhammad ibn Zakariyya ar Razi (d). ‘Ali ibn al-Abbas al-Majusi 4. Chemistry (a). Jabir Ibn Hayyan (b). Muhammad ibn Zakruyya ar RAzi (c). Abul Qasim al-Iraqi 5. Astronomy (a). al-Farghani (Alfraganus) (b). Thabit ibn Qurrah (c). al-Battani (Albategnius) (d). al-Biruni (e). al-Hazen (f). ibn Yunus (g). al-Zarqali (h). ibn Tufail (i). Ummar Khayyam 6. Art And Culture (a). Qutab al-Din Shirazi (b). Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi 7. Philosophy (a). Abu Yusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi (b). followed by Abu Nasr al-Farabi 8. Social Sciences (a). Abd al-Rahman Abu Zaid ibn Khaldun Subject: “References - Scientists “ Some English Books on Shi’a Beliefs Books For Children Books For Adults 1) Qur’an & Qur’anic Studies 2) Tradition And Prayers 3) Islamic Studies 4) Practical Laws And Fiqah 5) History 6) Ethics 7) New Arrivals Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation In English Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation & Commentary In English Holy Qur’an In Arabic With Translation In Roman Script Holy Qur’an In English Translation Only Holy Qur’an In Various Other Languages Titles On Qur’anic Subjects Titles On Traditions (Hadiths) Titles On Islamic History On Imam Mahdi (as) On The Twelve Imams (as) And The Ahl Al-Bayt General Topics Letters And Sermons Of Imam ‘Ali (as) On Shi’a’ism Titles On The Creator (God) Titles On Mankind And Death Titles On Islamic Laws And Acts (Fiqah) Titles On Supplications Titles On Marriages Titles For Women Titles On Al- Islam Titles On Politics Titles On Economics Titles On Dietary Law Audio Cassettes Introduction › SHARES 283310 views EDIT All our content is free, thanks to the generosity of our beloved supporters! 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