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Hadith of the week
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
Abu ‘Abdillah, al-Sadiq (a) said, “Of the deaths from among the believers that Satan loves most, is the death of a Faqih.” “When a believer who is a Faqih dies, it causes irreparable damage in the Islamic system.”
(al-Kafi by Shaykh al-Kulayni)
NEW BOOK RELEASE
Grief & Depression Management In Islam
by Tahir Ridha Jaffer
Grief and depression are common experiences in the lives of most individuals in the world. While grief is somewhat easy to spot, with tearing eyes, sulky frowns and sad faces being a sure give-away that someone is unhappy about something, depression is more obscure. People usually keep their depression a secret, perhaps because they think it may be regarded a weakness of mind. However, depression can be an overwhelming burden, especially when it is recurrent. Recurrent depression is a cause of other common problems among the youth such as substance abuse. Of course, the most adverse sequela of depression is suicide, which has been named the second leading cause of death among adolescents. While there are numerous books on the subject of depression and grief, few, if any at all, have been written in English from the Islamic perspective. It is hoped that this work proves beneficial to Muslim readers who are suffering from grief or depression in their lives.
NEW TRANSLATION
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Questions on Sighting the Crescent Moon With Answers
By Ayatullah al-’Udhma al-Sayyid ‘Ali Husayni al-Sistani
Presented here are the questions concerning the sighting of the crescent along with their answers according to what has been stated by His Eminence Sayyid al-Sistani (may his life prolong). We publish them for the general benefit, and Allah is the One who grants success.
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KARBALA SERIES
- BETWEEN SECRETS & LIGHTS -
Our newest series delves into a comprehensive analysis of Karbala. From historical studies on who is responsible for Karbala to theological analysis as to what al-Husayn's reign means for the Aqeedah of Muslims. For centuries, the tragedy of Karbala has been clouded by distortion and controversy. Some have glorified the killers of Husayn (a), others have blamed the Imam himself, while many have claimed that it was the Shia who betrayed and murdered him. With the newest series, we can finally present an authentic and accurate analysis of al-Husayn's (a) uprising that refutes all lies and doubts that has been put against the Master of Martyrs (a)
This three-part series explores the famous report of Hadith al-Tayr, a narration recorded by both Sunni and Shia traditions, yet whose profound implications have led to its systematic neglect by the majority of Muslims. In Part I, we examine its full context, history and how the many Sunni scholars attempted to weaken, deny, or tamper with the report. Part II contemplates its content and what this Hadith reveals about station of Imam Ali (ع). Part III refutes the major objections about its authenticity, and compiles over thirty independent chains and numerous companions who narrated it, establishing its definitive Tawatur.
HADITH
AL-TAYR
ARTICLE SERIES
EXPOSING
MU'AWIYAH
ARTICLE SERIES
THE
FADAK
SERIES
Among the tragedies after the Prophet’s (s) passing, one of the clearest is the case of Fadak, a land gifted to Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra (ع) and later unjustly seized. The dispute reveals how the Ahl al-Bayt (ع) were treated by prominent companions. This series traces the issue across thirteen articles, covering its value, Fatimah’s (ع) testimony, Abu Bakr’s claim, Qur'anic inheritance, Fatimah’s anger, and Imam Ali’s (ع) stance.
GHADEER
ARTICLE SERIES
IMAMAH
This two-part series aims to prove the concept of Imamah in the Qur’an, both in principle and in specific designation. Part I outlines the Qur’anic themes of divine authority, guidance, wajib obidience, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt (ع). Part II focuses on the verses revealed about Imam Ali (ع), such as Ayat al-Wilayah, Ayat al-Mubahila, and others that highlight his divine appointment and unique station.
IN THE QUR'AN
THE WIVES
OF THE PROPHET
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Narrated in al-Khisal, Imam Ali (asws) said,
“Those who know about oppression, who assist it and who are content with it are all partners in it.”
