Islam and Life

02 — The Night Prayers and Daily Supplications in the Month of Ramadan (according to Mafātīḥ al-Jinān) The Second Night: Four rak‘ahs (2 + 2). In each rak‘ah, after reciting Sūrat al-Fātiḥah, recite “Innā anzalnāhu” (Sūrat al-Qadr) twenty times. The Second Day: “O Allah, bring me nearer in it to …

Prayers of the Nights and Supplications of the Days in the Month of Ramadan according to Mafātīḥ al-Jinān Prayer of the First Night: Four rak‘ahs (two + two). In each rak‘ah, after Sūrat al-Ḥamd (Al-Fātiḥah) and Sūrat al-Tawḥīd (Al-Ikhlāṣ), recite Al-Ikhlāṣ fifteen times. Supplication of the First Day: “O Allah, …

In the Footsteps of Al-Husayn (peace be upon him) Dr. Ahmad Rasm Al-Nafis Introduction: The Vision of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) Corrupt rulers ascending his pulpit 1 – Warning against the lords of evil Ibn Jarir narrated from Sahl ibn Sa‘d who said: …

Remembrance of Allah, the Exalted, at the Time of Breaking the Fast in the Blessed Month of Ramadan. It is narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) that whoever says this supplication at the time of breaking the fast will be freed from his …

Social Ethics Since Satan rebelled against the divine commands, the world was divided into two parties: Allah’s Party and Satan’s Party. To which Party do you Belong? Since Satan rebelled against the divine commands, the world was divided into two parties: Allah’s Party and Satan’s Party. As for Allah’s party, …

Forty Hadiths from Imam al-Ridha on Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) One hour ago — Tara’if al-Hikam — 3 views Forty Hadiths from Imam al-Ridha on Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) Hadith One The Lineage of Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) Imam al-Mahdi is al-Hujjah ibn al-Hasan …

Medical Ethics in Islam Indeed, all of its achievements without Islam are not worth mentioning when compared to its achievements during this limited period, even though those nations—before Islam—possessed strong states, vast material resources, high morale, and far-reaching ambitions, as they claim, or as they wish to suggest to the …

 What are the Social Consequences of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil? We begin by mentioning the social consequences of leaving this obligation. It has already been stated that the very deprivation of the blessings of this obligation is a punishment that is compounded by a number of harms: Spread of …

The Fighters and Spending Night in Worship In the context of enumerating the characteristics and qualities of his sincere followers, Al Imam Ali says, “Their lips are withered from supplication, their colors pale from night vigil.”[1] Thus, among the qualities of these sincere followers of the Commander of the Faithful …

Hazrat Abul Fazl Al-Abbas (AS) was born in the holy city of Madinah on the 4th day of the month of Shaban in the year 26 Hijrah. He was the son of the first Shia Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib and Fatimah bint Hizam. His mother was the virtuous lady Omm …