Islamic research

Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib

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, …

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The Mother of Her Sons (Part 1)

Throughout Islamic history, only a handful of women have emerged as models of perfect womanhood in all legitimate social and religious domains. In addition to the four leading women of world – Ladies Maryam, Asiya, Khadija, and Fatima Zahra (peace be upon them all) – there are several women without …

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Where is Mecca and what’s the Kabba and Hajj?

Where is Mecca and what’s the Kabba and Hajj?   Mecca is the capital city of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah province, in the historic Hijaz region. It has a population of 1,294,167 (2004 census). The city is located 73 kilometers (45 mi) inland from Jeddah, in the narrow sandy Valley of …

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What are The Pillars of Islam?

What are The Pillars of Islam?   Islam is divided into two categories. Think of Islam as a tree. You have the roots of religion, without roots a tree cannot grow, and then the branches of Islam, without which there will be no beauty. We will start by explaining the …

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Nearly dozen militants slain as Iraqi forces thwart attacks in Kirkuk

Nearly a dozen members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group have been killed after Iraqi security forces, supported by pro-government fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, foiled their attacks in the country’s northern oil-rich province of Kirkuk. Iraqi Joint Operations Command (JOC) spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Rasool said a joint force from Hawija police …

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Yemen Red Cross: More Dying From Indirect Effects of War

Yemen Red Cross: More Dying From Indirect Effects of War Local Editor The outgoing head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Yemen said that he believes more people are dying now in the country from indirect effects of the war. Alexandre Faite pointed to more than 2,000 …

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UK’s £850mn missile system enters service

The UK says its new £850 million missile defense system has completed all trials and is ready to be deployed across the world onboard the Royal Navy warships. Dubbed the Sea Ceptor, the missile system is designed to protect the Royal Navy from “intensifying threats,” British Secretary of Defense Gavin …

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