The Leader of the Martyrs
The light of the existence of the third Imam, Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), has cast its rays and enlightened and brightened the hearts of Muslims for centuries. It is a tragedy in and of itself...
View ArticleBenefits of Quran Memorization – Part I
Read the second part of this article As Muslims and followers of the AhlulBayt (as), we all know of the value of the Holy Quran, being well aware of the famous sentence uttered by the Prophet (sawa) in...
View ArticleThe Enduring Patience of Imam al-Kadhim (as)
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as) is reported to have said, “Have patience in obeying and in not disobeying God, because this world is only a short period of time; you don’t feel the happiness and sorrow of...
View ArticleThe Fifth of the Scintillating Lights
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir is the fifth of the scintillating lights of the AhlulBayt (as). He was known as al-Baqir al-uloom, the one who splits knowledge, meaning to disperse and share the knowledge...
View ArticleImam Jawad (as), boundless Servant of Allah and Icon of Resistance
On the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jawad(as) khamenei.ir publishes extracts, from speeches made by Ayatollah Khamenei on the noble Imam: Imam Jawad (as) was a manifestation in the struggle against...
View ArticleThe Days of the Black Flag are Nearing
When the soul rises to the sound of silence, When the spirit pulsates at the rhythm of tears, Listen. When mornings are met each time, with a growing unease When nights are restless, when...
View ArticleWhat Husayn (as) means to me
When they asked, what Husayn meant to me, I blinked, and closed my eyes a little longer. While getting accustomed to the darkness of the unknown I opened them again and experienced certainty. This....
View ArticleTime Management in the Perspective of the Ahlulbayt and Qur’an, Part I
Editor’s note: Islamic Insights is honored to host a short series on “Time Management” by Islamic Insights staff writer, Amir Ghafarian. The beginning of a new year invites us all to set new...
View ArticleTime Management in the Perspective of the Ahlulbayt and Qur’an, Part II
In the first part of this series, we spoke of the necessity, courtesy of narrations from the AhlulBayt (as) and verses from the Holy Quran, of time-management for attaining success. It was said that...
View ArticleSurah al-Insaan: The Family Who Fasted For Three Days
I want you to think of an act of charity or generosity that has inspired you, restored your faith in humanity, or moved you to help someone. What characterized that act of charity? What made it hit...
View ArticleIt’s A Girl
“It’s a girl!” That’s the expression we usually hear when mothers give birth to a baby girl. Often times, this exclamatory statement is uttered with a taste of displeasure and disappointment,...
View ArticleDangers of Desensitization to Sin
Sin acclimation is when an individual slowly becomes desensitized to the notion of disobeying God and prioritizing their own convenience over His Lordship. This process is further exacerbated when one...
View ArticleDiscourse with the Pilgrim of Imam Hussain
We have all heard about the famous dialogue which took place between Imam Zainul Abideen (AS) and one of his companions by the name of Shibli who had just returned back from Hajj. The Imam (AS) carried...
View ArticleThe Obesity Within Us
PROBLEM: What is the meaning of Obesity? The meaning provided in dictionaries for this term is “a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.”[1] Now let’s...
View ArticleThe Believer of Quraysh: Abu Talib
It was on the 26th of Rajab, 3 years before Hijra that a very significant and noble personality in Islam departed this life. He was the Chief of Quraysh, the very uncle of the Holy Prophet (s), and the...
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