• Need of a Family

    By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Husain Mazaheri Our discussion now is on the needs that a husband and a wife have…

  • What is the philosophy behind Wudu and Ghusl?

    By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Nasir Makarim Shirazi Undoubtedly, Wudu possesses two manifest benefits – the medical benefit and the ethical and…

  • What is the teaching of Islam about pork?

    By: Allamah Sayyid Sa’eed Akhtar Rizvi Question: What is the teaching of Islam about pork? Answer: Pig is absolutely unclean…

  • The Meaning of Muawiyah’s Name

    Hafez ibn Asaker has written in his historical book: ‘Jaryat ibn Ghodameh Saedi was with Muawiyah. Muawiyah asked him: ‘Who…

  • The Five Eids (Islamic Festivals)

    Introduction Eid is an Arabic word which means an event which happens again and again. In Islam Eid is known…

  • The Concept of Nazr in Islam

    From : Syed-Mohsin Naqvi The word NAZR is an Arabic word which means “an offering,” in its verbal form it…

  • The Importance of Trade and Industry in Islam

    Author: Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn at-Tabataba\’i Endeavour and work are the base and foundation upon which the world of creation…

  • Jihad and Defence in Islam

    The question of Jihad occupies a special place in the Muslim law. In fact, a progressive and compact system cannot…

  • The Punishment of Sodomy

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Since sodomy is a greater crime than adultery and its evils are worse,…

  • Ziyarah (Visiting) of Tombs of the Imams

    By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem Shirazi WE BELIEVE that pilgrimages for visiting the tombs of the Apostles and Imams, as…

  • The Status of Martyrdom in Islam

    All the nations of the world view the word ‘martyrdom’ as sacred and holy. Martyrdom refers to lay down one’s…

  • Nikah (Marriage)

    An Introduction Nature has so arranged that man and woman are attracted towards each other. This natural attraction binds them…

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