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On the occasion of "Women's Day", March 8
ReligiousWhat has Western capitalism done to women?
The West keeps masquerading as defender of freedom and equality, but once the Western social and economic structures are deeply taken into consideration, shocking realities are revealed.
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Article:
Religious"The Islamic Righting Of Human Rights" by Muhammad Legenhausen
Muslims are regularly and forcefully enjoined to treat their fellow men with respect and dignity, but the bases for these injunctions are divine commands that establish only duties, not human…
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On the birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (pbuh):
ReligiousWe must introduce Hussain ibn Ali (pbuh)
The logic of Hussain ibn Ali (pbuh) is the logic of defending the truth, the logic of standing up to oppression, rebellion, deviation, and Arrogance.
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On the Occasion of Feast of Mab'ath:
ReligiousMab'ath; the Rise of God’s mercy
The Holy Prophet is a good exemplar. This means he was a role model whom we must follow. He is on a peak and we need to move from this base toward that peak. Humankind must move toward that peak…
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On the demise anniversary of Lady Zainab (pbuh)
Religious"Zainab bint Ali (as): The woman who saved Islam" by Marwa Osman
Righteous people should not at all be affected by the harsh circumstances they undergo, that is exactly what Hadrat Zeinab (as) stressed in her speeches.
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Article:
ReligiousMutual Rights Between Humans and God from the Perspective of Imam al-Hasan (a.s.)
The concept of human rights over God does not imply that humans have an inherent right that obligates God to fulfill it. Rather, these rights refer to the divine promises and blessings that God…
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Article:
Religious"The Struggle For Existence And The Survival Of Fittest" by Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i
The jihad and fighting ordained by Allah develop the earth and protects it from chaos, disorder and mischief, because it is through this fighting that the collective rights of the oppressed and…
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Article:
Religious"A Talk About The Speech Of Allah" by Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i
The subject of "Speech of God" was among the very first points of contention in the Muslim world; and that is why theology was named ‘ilm ul-kalam in Islam. The question which split the Muslim…
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Article:
Religious"Jesus as Kalimat Allah, The Word of God" by Muhammad Legenhausen
If we are to understand the gospel of Jesus from the perspective opened by the Qur’an, there are several principles that can be used.
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Article:
Religious"The Infallibility of the Prophets in the Qur'an" by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
The Shí'as Muslims believe that all the Prophets were ma'sum, sinless and infallible; they could commit no sin— neither a major sin nor a minor sin; neither intentionally nor inadvertently; and…
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On the auspicious birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Zahra (pbuh)
ReligiousThe Prophet’s (pbuh) behavior shows us Lady Fatimah Zahra’s (pbuh) status
Lady Fatimah (pbuh) was a girl whose hand the Prophet used to kiss and for whom the Prophet would stand up when she entered.
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Article:
Religious"The Islamic System of Judiciary in the Qur'an" by Abdullah Jawadi Amuli
A deep study of the evidence for the necessity of judiciary shows that the human intellect is insufficient for it and is incapable of determining the criterion for judiciary and defining its…
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Article:
Religious"The Islamic Approach to Pious Parenting" by Saleem Bhimji
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him and his family, has said, “Whoever has or is around children should play with them as a child.”
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Article:
Religious"Differences between Islam and Iman" by Ya’sub al-Din Rastgar Juebari
“Iman” covers both the internal and external submission to all the commandments of Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him) through the heart, tongue and actions that a person performs he shows…
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Article:
Religious"The Humanities and the Purpose of Human Creation" by Jawad Habib
To understand the purpose of human creation, it is essential to integrate philosophy, religion, psychology, and social sciences. Each discipline provides a unique perspective on the creation,…
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Article:
Religious"Qur’anic Themes in Minutes" by Muhsin Qara'ati
Consider God’s knowledge and power. If we know that all glories, strengths, and provisions are in His hands, we will never go toward other than Him to gain honor, strength, and provision.
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Article:
Religious"A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif, Part 3" by Rasul Ja'fariyan
Some explicit statements found in the works of major Shia scholars prove their faith in the Qur'an's remaining safe from every form of alteration and deletion. These statements are a conclusive…
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Article:
Religious"A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif, Part 2" by Rasul Ja'fariyan
Throughout the course of history, the Muslims' stand concerning the Qur'an is characterized by the absence of doubt, regarding any of the verses and their belief that it is in totally a revelation…
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Article:
Religious"A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif, Part 1" by Rasul Ja'fariyan
In the light of the reports, it can be stated with assurance that the Qur'an was collected in its entirety during the Prophet's lifetime and the 'collection' done by Abi Bakr and others was in…
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Article:
Religious"Cultural Relations Between Christianity and Shia Islam" written by Sayyid Mustafa Muhaqqiq Damad
The image of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (S) bin `Abdullah in Muslims' view and the Christian view of the personality of Christ (`a) may not be compared reasonably, since the concept of prophethood…
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Article:
Religious"Religion and Freedom" written by Mohammad Ali Shomali
The concept of freedom possesses several facets. These include freedom of thought, freedom of belief, freedom of expression, spiritual freedom and philosophical freedom.
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On the occasion of His Excellency’s martyrdom anniversary;
ReligiousAdvice from Imam Hasan al-Askari (PBUH) for this world and the Hereafter offered prior to martyrdom
Imam Hasan al-Askari (PBUH), the 11th Imam of Twelver Shi’a, was martyred on the 8th of the lunar month of Rabi' al-Awwal, which falls on Sep. 12 this year. On this occasion, this note is dedicated…
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Life of Scholars
SCHOLARSShia Scholar Who Founded Charities in Indian Subcontinent
The founder of numerous Shiite movements and organizations in Urdu-speaking regions, Ayatollah Syed Najmul Hasan Rizvi was Born in 1918 (1337 AH) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, northern India.
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On the occasion of Imam Reza's martyrdom anniversary;
ReligiousShiites' Imam Who Healed a Paralyzed Christian
Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), known as Imam Reza, is the eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, succeeding his father, Imam Musa al-Kazem (PBUH).
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On the Occasion of Imam Reza's Birth Anniversary;
ReligiousMuslims’ Imam Who Heals a Paralyzed Christian
Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), known as Imam Reza, is the eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, succeeding his father, Imam Musa al-Kazem (PBUH).
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ReligiousRemoval of Oppression in Imam Ali’s Words
The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (PBUH), says, “May God have mercy on the one who revives truth, destroys falsehood, removes oppression, and establishes justice.”
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Author of one of the best-known books of the Shia world, Mafatih-al Jinan
SCHOLARSBiography of Sheikh Abbas Qomi
Sheikh Abbas Qomi, also known as a Mohaddith Qomi, was a prominent Shi'a figure who specialized in the fields of Hadith, Islamic history, and sermons.