• I’m Thine
    • I am that ocean now in foam and tide; I am that sun, but now in rays abide. I move and burn, and then reverse my course; I shine and glow and ...
    • Yazid Is Still Alive
    • Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) did not give allegiance to Yazid. This is the generic message that most of us have been taught as kids, whether at ...
    • Was the earth created before the sky? (Part 2)
    • 1. Have all creatures, even animals like dinosaurs which have gone extinct, been created for man? In reply to the first question (As repeated above) we must say that in order that the ambiguity be resolved, you do not need to take the trouble by ...
    • Was the earth created before the sky? (Part 1)
    • The Holy Qur’an says in verse 28 of Chapter al-Baqarah: “He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth, and He directed Himself to the heaven, so He made them complete seven heavens, and He knows all things.” If all ...
    • The Hajj of Ahl-ul-Bayt (A.S)
    • Abd Allah ibn Ubaid ibn Umair: Hassan ibn Ali (A.S) performed the pilgrimage of Hajj on foot twenty-five times, while well-bred horses were at his disposal. Sufyan ibn Uyaynah: Ali ibn al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S) was performing ...
    • Whose coffin is this?
    • Fancy brings a group to sight, Carrying a coffin in the mid of night. Whose coffin is this?, It is ...
    • Iran slams Western support for Israel’s nuclear weapons
    • Iran’s top delegate to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly has Iran’s top delegate to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly has blasted world powers for rewarding the Israeli regime’s unchecked possession of atomic arms but ...
    • Instilling Modesty in Children (Part 2)
    • There is a not-so-subtle campaign aimed at having young girls dress in short, revealing clothing. In fact, a trip to a department store will quickly remind us that modesty is not the number one priority when designing childrens clothes. However, ...
    • ADVICE TO ABDULLA MUBARAK
    • Abdulla Mubarak once approached Bahlool with a request to show him a way of salvation and purification from sins. Bahlool replied that what could be expected from him when he was ...
    • A Joke with Bahlool
    • Once Bahlool was sitting in the court of Haroon. In order to create some fun, one of the vazirs of the Caliph said this to him: ...
    • The Ahl-ul-Bayt’s (A.S) Assiduity in Worship (Part 2)
    • Imam Sadiq (A.S): when Ali ibn al-Hussein (A.S) took the codex of Ali (A.S), he looked at it and said: Who has such capability? Who has such capability? Imam Sadiq (A.S) says: Ever after, Ali ibn al-Hussein (A.S) acted according to the codex and ...
    • The Ahl-ul-Bayt’s (A.S) Assiduity in Worship (Part1)
    • Imam Ali (A.S): O Allah! I worshipped you neither out of greed for the Paradise nor as a result of fearing your Hell Fire, but I found you praise worthy and worshipped you. Imam Sadiq (A.S): Servants consist of three groups: One group ...
    • Live Like Imam Ali (A.S)...or Imam Sadiq (A.S)?
    • We are taught that things in life are not always what they appear to be and to not judge a book by its cover. We are also taught to be wary when hearing rumors until we have verified them ourselves. We are taught these things because ...
    • Is God subjugated to natural laws?
    • Allah is the one who has set all natural laws, and the only thing He is under the influence of, is His own will. The one thing to keep in mind is that ...
    • It’s Good to Talk
    • Marriage is an institution first and foremost that brings you even closer to Allah and the Ahl-ul-Bayt (peace be upon them). Therefore, one should be clear about this important factor and should forever be ...
    • Instilling Modesty in Children (Part 1)
    • Our daughters should dress like proud followers of Lady Fatima! Childrens fashion is a billion dollar market with movie stars and other media figures endorsing the latest and hippest trends. Not only is there more emphasis on ...
    • Orange Persian Rice
    • Melt butter in a small Dutch oven, or medium-sized sauce pan, over medium heat. Add rice, stirring constantly until rice is lightly browned. Add ...
    • The Hunting of the Great Bear (Part 2)
    • Meanwhile, like a pale giant shadow, the Nyah-gwaheh was moving through the trees close to the hunters. Its mouth was open as it watched them and its huge teeth shone, its eyes flashed red. Soon it would be ...
    • The Hunting of the Great Bear (Part 1)
    • There were four hunters who were brothers. No hunters were as good as they at following a trail. They never gave up once they began tracking their quarry. One day, when the cold nights return, an urgent ...
    • Impact of Nature on Human Body and Spirit
    • The advent of spring with all its delights is accompanied with wonderful changes in the nature. These changes affect the human body and spirit as well, in view of the role climatic factors and geographical features, such as ...
    • US, Israel cyber attacks on Iran act of force: NATO
    • A NATO-commissioned international group of researchers says the 2009 Stuxnet attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities constituted “an act of force,” noting that the cyberattack has probably been a violation of international law.
    • New Year Poem
    • The days of grouse gone, We on glory, each dawn its pawn. Sprout merits each from its matrix, The fragrance of ...
    • The Iranian New Year Festival (Norouz)
    • Norouz is one of the oldest Iranian traditions marking the onset of spring and the Iranian New Year. It’s a celebration of the social, cultural, national and spiritual identity of Iranians. At the philosophical level, the celebration is ...
    • Impacts of Norouz on Iranians (Part 2)
    • Norouz and the New Year festivities are held in Iran and its neighboring countries. That is why it has remained among different nations and has even attracted more nations. During history, Norouz has always been known as a ...
    • Impacts of Norouz on Iranians (Part 1)
    • The arrival of Norouz in the beginning of spring is mixed with Iranian culture. Since long ago, Norouz has been the feast of nature, the feast of victory of light over darkness and spread of happiness in the world. Norouz symbolizes ...
    • A Mosque Slab
    • It is related that Fazl bin Rabee built a mosque in Baghdad. At the time of placing a plaque on the door, he was asked what should be written on it and he expressed his desire that his name as the donor of the mosque was to appear. By chance ...
    • The Real Power Couples
    • What comes to your mind when you hear the word power couple? Most likely, it is a famous celebrity/athlete couple which regularly graces the covers of supermarket tabloids. It could be a ...
    • If there are levels for heaven, are there levels for hell?
    • What is understood from Qur’anic verses and the ahadith is that, similar to heaven [1], hell has different levels, and sinners will be put into these levels depending on the number and type of their sins. In a hadith from Imam Baqir (A.S) about ...
    • Are We Truly Awaiting Our Imam?
    • As the devotees of our beloved occulted Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance), we often speak about the idea of awaiting our Imam. There are many narrations which confirm that exercising Intidhar Al Faraj (awaiting the relief) is the ...
    • Alcohol in Islam
    • Everyone knows, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, that drinking alcohol is considered a sin in Islam. Consuming alcohol is listed as one of the major sins; one of greater sins for which eternal punishment is promised. There are traditions by ...
    • Lady Fatima: The Manifestation of Kawthar (Part 2)
    • In some degree or another, according to the grade of their submission, all the believing men and women receive some portion from the abundance given to the Holy Prophet; therefore, they are commanded to offer ...
    • Lady Fatima: The Manifestation of Kawthar (Part 1)
    • Surah Kawthar is one of the shortest chapters in the Holy Qur’an, yet it is one of the richest ones too. It carries a fountain of knowledge for those who seek to extract its deeper meaning and wisdom. The interpreters of the Qur’an in ...
    • Turquoise inlay Workshop
    • Turquoise inlaying is a handicraft with unique beauty and attraction. Reportedly, the handicraft dates back 60 years in Iran.