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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar

This script reads: "Ali Ibn Abi Talib, radiya' llah Ta'aala anhu wa-Karrama wajhahu." (Ali Bin Abi Talib, may God Almighty be pleased with him and honor him.) The script is Tawqi', structured into the shape of a lion.

Books to Read for Converting to Islam

As someone who has recently converted to Islam or the one who has just decided to know more about Islam, you may have come across this dilemma as to which books are better to study and which would give you a fuller and more comprehensive view of Islamic matters.

Shiʿi Jurisprudence and Traditionist Thought (akhbārī)

This article begins by considering the main features of a discursive tradition and then illustrates how Astarabadi’s traditionist thought can be viewed as a discursive development within the Shiʿi juristic tradition.

In Commemoration of Martyrdom of Imam Sajjad + Books

Imam Ali b. al-Husayn al-Sajjad (a.s) is the fourth Imam. His father was Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a.s) and his mother was a noble Persian known as Shahrbanu. Imam Ali b. al-Husayn al-Sajjad (a.s) was born on the 5th of Shaban in the year 38 A.H.

What Is The Way To Prosperity?

Imam Ali (AS) said: I fear for you to have sunk in ignorance and vanity, because in the past you were plunged into directions which were not worthy of praise. But if you correct your ways in this life, you will become prosperous [1]. [1] Nahjul Balaghah, Sermon 178.

The Divine Word and Islamic Art by Seyyed Hossein Nasr

This article analyses the development of Islamic arts showing how every form of art stems from the Divine Word of the Holy Qur'an and the continuous remembrance of God.

Imam Sajjad’s Advice on Upbringing

In his advice to his son, Imam al-Sajjad emphasises on specific etiquette, good conduct, and various acts of worship. Examples of such conduct include the proper etiquette during birth, prayer for children, and involving children in enlightening Islamic discussions. Moreover, advice on how to teach religion and social skills, as well as how to resolve difficulties is also described.

Can There Be Any Certainty That God Accepts Our Deeds?

Imam Ali (AS) in Qase’ah Sermon said: Take lessons from what God did to Iblis.

Tears For Karbala by Liakat Dewji

Presenting children with traditional majaalis (lectures) of the twelve days of Muharram. Detailed biographies of companions and family members of Imam Husayn (a), and accounts of the events before and after the day of 'Ashura.

Abu Hanifah and the Transmission of Traditions

This article examines the role that Abu Hanifah played in transmitting traditions and provides examples of a few of these narrations that are recorded in both the Sunni and Shia books of traditions.

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