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The Story of al-Arba'in (40th Day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS)
 The moon was almost setting, casting its dying rays on the waters of the rivulet Al Quma and the few tents that were pitched on its banks. Beside these tents, there were a few graves, which were scattered over some distance, providing the only landscape, which the lunar beams could light up dimly. The stillness of the night was almost suffocating. Suddenly there was a stir one of the tents, as if somebody had been awakened from his sleep. . .
Commemorating the Death of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
 As we near the death anniversary of the finality of the Prophets, Muhammad ibne Abdullah (may Allah's prayers be upon him and his family), it would be highly fitting to look at one aspect of the life of this great figure, whom even non-Muslim thinkers, such as Michael Hart regard as the most important and influential person in all of history. . .
The Pledge Of Allegiance
When Imam 'Ali got ill, he ordered his son (al-Hasan) to lead the people in prayer. When Imam 'Ali was about to die, he entrusted al-Hasan and said: "My son, you are the trustee of authority and of blood." Imam 'Ali made al-Husayn, Muhammad (b. al-Hanafiya), all his sons, the chiefs of his Shi'a (followers), and the members of his House bear witness for his bequest . . .
The Bani Umayyah
Bani Umayyah had been sworn enemies of the Bani Hashim since the time when Hashim, the forefather of our Prophet (S), had succeeded in banishing his evil half-brother Umayyah from Makka. The Bani Umayyah started tormenting the Prophet (S) immediately he began to spread Islam. Abu Sufyan was their leader. He led the wars of Badr and Uhud against the Muslims. During the battle of Uhud his wife Hind hired an assassin to kill Hamza, the uncle of the Prophet (S). After the murder, she located the body of Hamza, mutilated it, and chewed his liver. The children of this accursed couple. . .
If They Sever our Legs and Hands, We shall Crawl to the Holy Lands
Some push their parents in wheelchairs. People of all age groups trudge in the scorching heat of the sun during the day and in the bone-chilling cold at night. They travel across rough terrain, down uneven roads, through terrorist strongholds and dangerous marshlands. Without even the most basic amenities or any travel gear, the pilgrims carry little besides their burning love for "The Master" -- their Imam, Hussein. Flags and banners remind them, and the world, of the purpose of their journey. . .
Philosophy of Azadari
The supreme sacrifice by Husayn bin 'Ali, his family and companions in Karbala is rightly considered as the epoch-making event in the history of Islam. No serious historian would question the event or its importance. In this article, I would like to understand and explain why Imam Husayn bin 'Ali (as) sacrificed his family and friends by refusing to pledge allegiance to Yazid bin Mu'awiyah.
Karbala: The Everlasting Stand
 What you are about to read is a story of a great man whose uprising has no like in the annals of history. A revolution with goals most sublime, a victory most profound and at its core a pronouncement of reform over conquest. The story of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, and his 'everlasting stand'. . .
 A Probe Into the History of Ashura
Author: Dr. Ibrahim Amini
The tragedy of Karbala being an unparalleled event of the history of mankind, has invoked many questions regarding the very nature of the event and its affiliated factors in the raw minds of those with superficial study of Islamic history. Ayatullah Amini has very beautifully covered this great event with his masterly analytical approach to the events, Study of this book is a unavoidable for those who wish to have the correct understanding of this nerve shaking tragedy.
Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.)
 All of them reached a place known as "Ghadeer-e-Khum" on the land of "Juhfa". The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) ordered them to stop. All of them did stop at the behest of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.). They were saying to themselves, "It appears that some vitally important problem has confronted us." It was just the same that they were thinking of. ...Then, he took the hand of Ali (a.s.) and hoisted it like a flag, so that all of the people might see. Thereafter, he said, "I am the guardian (wali) of whosoever, (he should know that) Ali is also his guardian. Oh God! Be the friend of the friends of Ali and be the enemy of his enemies. Help those who help him and be the enemy of anyone who fights him. Yes, those who are present convey my words to those who are not present here. I hope they will lend ears and accept it."
Islam: New and Improved?
As absurd as it sounds, some of us consume so much Islamic knowledge from books, speeches, and the Internet that we start to glaze over things we have seen and heard before, and look for "new" information. Many times people say they would rather not listen to a certain speaker, because he talks about "the same thing" all the time, or hear someone exclaim that the masjid needs some new books in the library because they have already read everything that is currently there.
The Day of Resurrection: A Time for Reward and Punishment
On the Day of Judgement every soul shall find present what it has done of good and what it has done of evil. It is this event that we must all be prepared for.
The attributes of Ali: The Voice of Human Justice
The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali, peace be on him, is the most distinguished personality of Islam after Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be on him. His entire life is the life of struggle for the advancement of Islam. He was a great combatant, a great judge, a great philanthropist and the most pious person of his time.
 The Holy Quran
Translator: Mahomodali H. Shakir
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| | | The Quran (Qur'an or Koran) is the holy book of Islam, the word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The term Quran means recitation; the word refers either to a section of the revelation or to the full collection of revelations. The major theme of the Quran is God's rapport with humankind. The principal doctrine in the Quran is that only one God and one true faith exist. All people will endure a final judgment, with the just being rewarded and the sinners being punished.
TV and Sexual Content In The Light Of Islamic Morals
A recent study found "that 56 percent of TV programs - and 67 percent of prime-time shows - contained sexual content in word or deed over the course of one week.
 Nahjul Balagha (Peak of Eloquence)
Author: Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.)
This collection is the most reputed collection of Imam Ali a.s., which was compiled by Sayyid Radhi towards the 4th century of Hijra. This mode of collection and compilation is in itself enough to convince an unbiased person that Sayyid Radhi's own style of writing or power of expression has nothing to do with it, but that he has confined himself to collecting Amirul Mumineen's utterances from various places and putting them together.
 Slavery - From Islamic and Christian Perspectives
Author: Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi
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| | | This book has been republished to coincide with the occasion of the 3rd World Conference against Racism, Xenophobia, and other intolerance, held in Durban, South Africa 2001. Those willing to read the book online, visit the following website: http://www.al-islam.org/slavery/ The prevailing opinion is that slavery has been committed to the dustbins of history, yet the effect of this odious barbarism primarily against the African people manifest itself well into the 21st century. Since its formal abolition in 1863, it has assumed a more devious face, in the form of "refurbished" slavery. Globalisation through the domination of the forces of production by Multi National cartels is a new form of slavery. Allamah Rizvi re-visits this contentious issue of the slave trade and defines it within its rightful context...
 Woman And Her Rights
Author: (Martyr) Murtadha Mutahhari
Translator: M A Ansari
The question of woman and her status in present day world had always been a subject of differed opinions in different communities. Her position in the past and in the present day world and the most important role she has to play in the male domination world in the perspective of Islamic tannets, are the subjects so beautifully covered by Ayatullah Mutahhari.
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