-Islam and Life-اسلام الحياة

Following the Path of Husayn (peace be upon him) – Dr. Ahmad Rassem Al-Nafis **Your arrogance toward me, your greed, and your attempt to override my opinion, compel me to resist leaving the obedience of the foremost people in leadership, the ones closest to the truth, and the most guided …

## Lesson 1: Self-Purification and Self-Knowledge ### Objectives of the Lesson 1. For the student to become familiar with the meaning of self-purification and its importance. 2. To distinguish human characteristics. 3. To recognize the reality and value of the human soul. 4. To develop the motivation to begin the …

### 02-A- Reflection and Contemplation To worship your Lord; That is the ultimate purpose for which humanity was created. But, what does worship truly mean? Is it merely performing many prayers and fasts? It is true that prayer is worship and fasting is worship, but what is the *best* form …

**Lessons from the Life of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) – Sayyid Muhammad Baqir** **10 – I. Society in Confronting the Oppressors** At the gates of Syria he stood bidding farewell to its people. A large crowd of the righteous had gathered to see him off in …

**Lessons from the Life of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) – Sayyid Muhammad Baqir** **05 – D. The Responsibility of Wealth** Every blessing carries with it a responsibility. Every coin added to a person’s wealth is a new burden placed upon his shoulders. He must carry the …

Fatimah az-Zahra (Peace be Upon her) Name:Fatimah. Title: az- Zahra’. Agnomen: Ummu ‘l-A’immah. Father’s name: Muhammad ibn `Abdillah. Mother’s name: khadijah bint khuwaylid. Birth: Born in Mecca of Friday, 20th jumada ` th-thaaniyah in the fifth year after the declaration of the prophet – hood (615 AD). Death: Died at …

Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) was his inveterate enemy. In the early days of Islam, whenever the Prophet (P.B.U.H) came to the market place to proclaim Oneness of Allah and denounce idolatry, Abu Lahab would follow him and announce: “O people! This young man is an impostor do not listen to …

**Lessons from the Life of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) – Sayyid Muhammad Baqir** **04 – C. Bearing Responsibility for the Truth** Those who are enslaved by desires and passions cannot bear the responsibility of the truth. Only the pious know the value of the truth, the …

In the Footsteps of Al-Husayn (peace be upon him) Dr. Ahmad Rassem Al-Nafis The one who said: “I am Abu ‘Abdullah; I killed him in Wadi al-Siba‘,” and who openly admitted that his joining the son of the “liver-eater” was merely for worldly gain. As for Mu‘awiyah — the man …

**Lessons from the Life of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) – Sayyid Muhammad Baqir** **03 – B. Confrontation** What should be done if a corrupt group exploits Islam? What should be done if rulers and kings deviate from the truth? What should be done if the ruling …