Islamic research

Why do so many Muslim women cover their heads with a scarf?   The act of covering one’s hair by Muslim females is an integral part of the larger concept of Hijab. Hijab, in essence, is the notion of displaying a sense of modesty in dress and demeanour. Modesty and …

Hadrat Abul Fazl Abbas (A.S.), the brave and valiant son of Imam Ali (A.S.), the Shining and Radiant Moon of Bani Hashim and the Standard Bearer of Imam Husayn’s army in the historical Battle of Karbala who sacrificed his life to safeguard Islam was born in the holy city of …

On the third of Sha’ban in the year 4 A.H. (1) the city of Medina witnessed the birth of a boy in the house of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) and Imam Ali (PBUH); he was later nicknamed the “Master of Martyrs.” Birth On the third of Sha’ban in the year 4 A.H. (1) …

The Iranian Army on Wednesday opened a makeshift medical center with 2,000 beds at a large fairground in Tehran, used as a hospital and a convalescent home for coronavirus patients. The Army Ground Force set up the big medical center within only two days. The temporary hospital and convalescent home …

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force will launch a biological defense exercise and countrywide disinfection operations on Wednesday to help contain the coronavirus epidemic, a top commander said. IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour announced at a press conference on Tuesday that his forces will start the …

– Iranian medical authorities have screened more than 41mln people since the coronavirus outbreak in the country, an official said on Tuesday. “Over 41mln people who count for 50% of our target society have been screened within the framework of the mobilization plan against coronavirus. Also, over 1,200 medical centers …

Assistant Secretary-General of the 22-member regional organization, Said Abu Ali, highlighted in a press statement that protection of prisoners is an imperative, especially in times of pandemics such as the current coronavirus crisis across the globe. He also called on the international community to pressure Israeli authorities for the release …

Head of the Quranic Affairs Center of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization said the international Quranic contests of Iran, Russia, Malaysia, Jordan and Kuwait are annually organized in March and April. This year, however, they have been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mehdi Qarasheikhlu noted. He added that …

What Does Tayammum Mean?   Tayammum is the Islamic term for “dry ablution”. This is the type of ablution performed when clean water is not readily available, or it is not feasible for a person to perform regular ghusl or wudhu because of medical reasons or similar issues. In such …

What does “Ghusl” mean?   Ghusl literally means “bath”. In cetain circumstances Muslims are required to bathe completely with clean water as a means of purification. This ritual bath in Islam is called “Ghusl”. The circumstances where ghusl is required include (but is not limited to): . After ejaculation (through …