-Islam and Life-اسلام والحياة

Following in the Footsteps of Husayn (peace be upon him) by Dr. Ahmad Rassem Al-Nafis Virtue is among us, and the seal of the prophets is with us, and among us are the leaders of Islam, and among us are the bearers of the Book. Indeed, we call you to …

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zaynul-‘Abidin ( Peace be Upon him ) Name: ‘Ali. Title: Zaynu’l-‘Abidln. Agnomen: Abu Muhammad. Father’s name: al-Husayn Sayyidu ‘sh-Shuhada’. Mother’s name: Shahr Banu, daughter of Yazdeger III, the King of Persia. Birth: In Medina, on Saturday, 15th Jumada ‘I-ula 36 AH. Death: Died at the age of …

### 04 – C – Bearing the Responsibility of Truth Those who are slaves to desires and passions will not bear the responsibility of truth. Only the God‑fearing know the value of truth, the honor of committing themselves to it, and the responsibility of upholding it within society. Those who …

Ali ibn abi Talib, Amir al-Mu’menin (Peace be Upon him) Name: Ali Title: al-Murtada Agnomen: Abu ‘ l-Hasan Father’s name: Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib Mother’s name: Fatimah bint Asad Birth: In the Holy Ka’bah in Mecca on Friday, 13th Rajab 23 BH Death: Died at the age of 63, …

In the Footsteps of Al-Hussain (peace be upon him) – Dr. Ahmad Rassim Al-Nafis And when night fell, Al-Dahhak and his companions fled, while Basr and those with him returned (1). **4 – In the year 40 AH, Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan sent Ibn Abi Artah with three thousand soldiers …

### B – The Challenge What should be done if the false faction exploits Islam? What should be done if rulers and kings deviate from the truth? What should be done if the ruling apparatus exploits the sanctity of scholars and intellectuals in order to mislead people? What if the …

Al-Hasan Ibn ‘Ali al-‘Askari (Peace be Upon him) Name: al-Hasan Title: al-‘Askari Agnomen: Abu Muhammad Father’s name: ‘Ali- al – Hadi ( an- Naqi ) Mother’s name: Hadithah (or Susan) Birth: In Medina, on Friday, 8th Rabi’u ‘th-thani 232 AH. Death: Died at the age of 28, in Samarra’, on …

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 …