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  • Why Ameerul Momineen finds mention in all key events related to the Prophet?

    Why Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) finds mention in all key events related to the Prophet (s.a.w.a.)? Critical events related to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) like his birth on 17th Rabi al-Awwal and declaration of Islam (be’that/Mab’ath) on 27th Rajab are closely…

  • What is Ashura?

    This is the question of Prophet Moosa (a.s.) to Allah when he was informed about Ashura. And Allah’s reply to the question serves as a reminder about the importance of this Day in Islam and the reason why Shias in…

  • Superiority of Ahle Bait over Companions from viewpoint of Mubahelah

    Superiority of Ahle Bait (a.s.) over Companions from viewpoint of Mubahelah Supporters of the companions and wives have to constantly deal with the fact that their leaders never made it to the elite list in any significant event in the…

  • Did Abu Talib recite the Shahadatain?

    Did Abu Talib (a.s.) recite the Shahadatain? The enemies of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) – also known as Nasibis – have circulated several myths over the years right from the time of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). One of these myths…

  • Do all companions of the Prophet qualify for greatness?

    Do all companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) qualify for greatness? The Muslim majority holds ALL the companions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) in the highest regard. They claim that all the companions deserve pride of place in Islam because they…

  • Why Imam Reza Accepted Being Heir-Apparent?

    Why Imam Reza (a.s.) Accepted Being Heir-Apparent? The critics of Shiites and their Imams (a.s.) often object as to why Imam Ali Ibn Moosa al-Reza (a.s.) accepted to become the heir-apparent of the Abbaside Emperor Mamoon? Is this not opportunism?…

  • Who is the bigger oppressor – killer of Hazrat Fatima or killer of Imam Husain?

    Who is the bigger oppressor – killer of Hazrat Fatima (s.a.) or killer of Imam Husain (a.s.)? The progeny of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) have always been victims of oppression and tyranny. This is despite their proximity to the Holy Prophet…

  • Dispelling the Myth of Abu Bakr’s Politeness

    Among the myths that have gained currency in the books of the Ahle Tasannun is that Abu Bakr was extremely courteous and polite in his interaction with Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.) over the matter of Fadak. He is portrayed as…

  • what is the Significance of 15th Shabaan in Islam

    Introduction A niche set of Muslims consider 15th Shabaan to be like any other day of the year. They reject any special status and importance for the day. They maintain that it is an innovation (bidah) to consider 15th Shabaan…

  • Why people cannot select an Imam?

    One of the key factors separating the Muslims is in the selection of guides (Imams). The majority believes that people have the capacity, as also the authority, to select an Imam / caliph for their guidance. The minority as represented…

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