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Al-Amali, The Dictations of Shaykh al-Mufid

Dictations of ahadith (traditions) by the great Shi'i scholar Shaykh al-Mufid to his students. One of the most important Shi'i sources of hadith.

Ramadan in Tehran - Iran

Iran has marked the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan. Fasting is aimed at reminding the faithful of the plight of the poor, which raises a major incentive for Muslims to engage in charitable activities.

Dua on sighting the new moon of Ramadhan

The new moon of Ramadhan is special to Muslims. It announces the start of the holy month and the beginning of the blessings and mercy associated with Ramadhan. According to the Holy Prophet (s) whoever sees the new moon of Ramadhan should recite the following Du'a.*

Niyyat for Fasting

1559. * It is not necessary for a person to pass the niyyat for fasting through his mind or to say that he would be fasting on the following day. In fact, it is sufficient for him to decide that in obedience to the command of Allah he will not perform from the time of Adhan for Fajr prayers up to Maghrib, any act which may invalidate the fast. And in order to ensure that he has been fasting throughout this time he should begin abstaining earlier than the Adhan for Fajr prayers, and continue to refrain for some time after sunset from acts which invalidate a fast.

Obligatory Qadha Fast and Kaffarah

1667. * In the following situations, both qadha and Kaffarah become obligatory, provided these acts are committed intentionally, voluntarily and without any force or pressure, during the fasts of Ramadhan: (i) Eating (ii) Drinking (iii) Sexual Intercourse (iv) Masturbation (v) Staying in the state of Janabat till the time of Fajr prayers

The Last Day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan

At the end of the last day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, the day of presentation of deeds, it is up to us to seek refuge with the impeccable ones M'asumin [A.S] i.e.

Sawm: Fasting ( Introduction)

“O people! The gates of Paradise are wide open during this month

Martyrdom of the Leader of the Pious

In the darkness of dawn as the holy Imam was leaving for Fajr prayers, the pet ducks made a lot of noise. They cackled loudly and got hold of his dress. The Holy Imam understood that they were crying for him as he was nearing death.

Eid-al-Fitr - Iran

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking). Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. In this episode of IRAN, we are going to learn more about how Iranians celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

The Giveaways of Ramadhan

As Muslims, we strive to be better people. We pray; we fast. We are patient; we help others. We are always in battle trying to overcome the misguidance of Satan. With all that, wouldn't it be nice for us to get some advantage in our mission? Some sort of bonus or promotion would really help re-energize us in fulfilling our purpose? But do such bonuses exist? And if so, how to claim them? What do we need to do?

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