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The Principles of Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

The subject under consideration here is the 'ilm, or knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence, usul ul fiqh. The two studies of jurisprudence and its principles are interconnected.

Crying for Fear of Allah

Imam ‘Ali Naqi (as) narrates that Prophet Musa (as) asked Allah, "O Allah! What is the reward for one whose eyes shed tears with Your fear?" The reply was, "O Musa (as)! I shall save his face from the heat of the Hellfire and prevent him from the hardship of the Hereafter!"

Zakat – Islamic Law

The following ruling was taken from Ayatollah Ali Sistani Islamic law database and remains in strict accordance with Islam legal code of practice.

Pilgrimage of All Muslims Takes 571 Years : Riyadh

This year for the hajj, the annual five-day pilgrimage that Muslims from around the world make to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, at least 1.7 million foreign pilgrims were in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Indian Traditional Islamic Wedding

Islam is one of the prominent religions in the world with over 1.6 billion zealous followers of the religion. Wedding is an integral part of Islamic culture and are mandated by the Holy Quran as one of the primary duties of a Muslim.

Secrets of the Hajj

Undoubtedly, there are great rewards as mentioned above. However there are also harsh penalties that have been mentioned, in holy Qur’an and hadith, for renouncing the Hajj. This is because of the secrets and important philosophies that this great Islamic worship has.

The Consequence of Wrong Interpretation of the Holy Quran

Imam Sadeq (AS) heard that a man became famous for his piety. One day, Imam (AS) saw that man with a lot of people gathered round him, and then he separated from people and went on his way, but Imam Sadeq (AS) was watching his actions.

Traditions on al-Mahdi a.s

Out of the controversial narrations we can refer to the various traditions cited in the books widely known among the Sunnis, dealing with al-Mahdi the Awaited, stating that he will reappear at the end of time to fill the world with justice as it was filled with oppression.

‘Shi’a’ and Imamate

The term ‘Shi’a’ means ‘follower’, and now refers, conventionally, to the group of Muslims who, after the death of the Holy Prophet, believed that the function of leadership in the Islamic community was the prerogative of ‘Ali and his successors, regarded as ma’sum.

What Are the Rewards of Helping a Believer?

One of the Shias of Imam Sadeq (AS) narrated: I was performing Tawaf (a ritual of Hajj, circling Ka’aba) in Masjid-ul-Haram,

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