Baraa’at or Tabarraa is derived from the root “ba–ra–aa’”. Litterateurs define it as “a person dissociating himself from what he dislikes”.[1] Excellent examples of this are in Surah Taubah (9): Verses 1-3 about…
Syed al-Sajjaad Imam Zain al-Aabideen (a.s.) during his Imamat achieved such enormous feats that are very difficult to gauge. Our aim is to glance at the ocean of services rendered even if…
Meaning and aim of Silence The Almighty Creator has given both faculties to mankind i.e. remaining silent or to speak after listening. He has granted man the power to speak or remain…
Name : Ali (a.s.) Father : Syed al-Shohada Imam Husain Ibn Ali (a.s.) Mother : Shahar Banoo (a.s.), daughter of Hormuz, King of Iran Date of Birth : 15th Jamaadi al-Awwal 38 A.H.…
Every individual prays for the early reappearance of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) after every prayer and every salutation. The holy advent of Imam Zamaana (may Allah hasten his reappearance),…
People from all strata of the society today are distraught by the rampant growth of terrorism. It has made our lives miserable and has forced communities out of their homes, villages, cities…
(Continued from previous issue) “And the Lord of the Elevated Throne” The word ‘Lord’ has been discussed earlier. Now we shall have a brief discussion on the word ‘Kursi (Throne)’. In Arabic…
The succession of Prophets and Messengers (peace be on them all) was heavenly and as per the divine order. The count of 124000 Divine Prophets (peace be on them all) is unanimously…
(Continued from Al-Muntazar Muharram 1437 A.H. Issue) “Peace be upon the one who tasted bitter spears raining down over his body in a state of thirst.” Al-Mujarra’ means the one who was…
A view among the so-called puritanical Muslims with regards seeking grace and blessings also called Tabarruk is that it is contrary to religion and the principles of Tauheed. We should seek help…