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Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to exit towards al-Safa from the door that faces the Black Stone peacefully and with solemnity. When the pilgrim reaches al-Safa it is recommended to turn back towards the Ka’bah and face the side that h...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to ...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people return to after standing in ‘Arafah, and it is the place where the sacrifice is given and the stoning is done during what is called the days and nights of al-Tashriq. The distance of Mina is approximatel...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people ret...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, but one can recite any verses of the Qur`an or read any supplication. Tawaf is the second obligatory action in ‘Umratultamattu’. Hajj becomes invalid if the Tawaf is intentionally not done, whether th...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, b...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be done, and these places are called Miqaat. There are nine of them, and they are: 1. Dhil-Hulaifah: This place is next to Medina, and is nowadays called Abyar ‘Ali. It is about 428 kilometres, and it i...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be d...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram which are two pieces: 1.The wraparound (izar) 2 The robe (rida`). Conditions For Ihram The conditions for these clothes are the same of that for clothes in prayer. They must not be made from pure si...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram wh...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting on land. 2. Sexual intercourse. 3. Kissing of women. 4. Touching women with desire. 5. Looking at a woman with desire, or to sexually frolic with her. 6. Masturbation. 7. Getting married. 8. Usi...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting o...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of Hajj in order that you pilgrimage does not become invalid or be incomplete, or that you don’t get the complete reward without you knowing. Donot be shy to ask, and especially ask people of knowledge, a...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of H...

Only a few days after the burial of the Prophet, the enemies took by force Fadak. Fadak which had been the property that was in possession of Fâtemeh while the Messenge of God was still alive. But soon after the Prophet's decease, suddenly they...

Only a few days after the burial of the Prophet, t...

In the 3rd year of Hijrah the first son was born to Fatima (S.A.), who was named "Hasan (A.S.)." The birth of this child saved the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) from the torture of the enemies and the sorrow of the separation of friends. He (P.B.U.H.) happily a...

In the 3rd year of Hijrah the first son was born t...

Khadijah, the kind and devoted wife of the holy Prophet of Islam, passed away in the month of Ramadhan in the 10th year of hegira at the age of sixty-five. The holy Prophet conducted the funerals personally and laid her to rest at the Abu Talib Cemet...

Khadijah, the kind and devoted wife of the holy Pr...

“Marriage is part of my Sunnah and whoever disregards (my Sunnah) is not from us.”‌ As the Final Messenger of God to mankind, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who promulgated the most universally comprehensive Shari’a, led the most excellently exemplar...

“Marriage is part of my Sunnah and whoever disrega...

There began the married life of Ali and Fâtemeh. From the first, every chore was divided among them : what was inside the house, came to Fâtemeh’s responsability, and what was outside of their home came to Ali's responsability. Their lif...

There began the married life of Ali and Fâte...

Fâtemeh had many suitors. As one would imagine, becoming the son in law of Hazrate Mohammad-e Mostafâ [Peace be upon him!], was something to be desired, and everybody wished to become such, from the bottom of his heart, and to be granted ...

Fâtemeh had many suitors. As one would imagi...

The Holy prophet was awaiting the Divine order in this respect, till Imam Ali approached him and asked for her hand in marriage. The Holy Prophet came to Hadhrat Fatimah and asked, "My daughter! Do you consent to be wedded to Ali, as I am so command...

The Holy prophet was awaiting the Divine order in ...

1 - Take patience as your pillow , hug poverty , discard lusts , opposse your self _ desire and know that you are seen by God , so look how you are (Tohaf Al_Okool , P.478) 2 - Whoever had three thing , will never regret : 1 - Refraining from hast...

1 - Take patience as your pillow , hug poverty , d...

We humans inherently cannot live without a support. The way human is created is that everyone seeks a support to depend on. Humans are divided into four categories based on what they depend on in life. At the first level, the lowest level of humani...

We humans inherently cannot live without a support...

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and shared in enriching the scholarly school during the period of his leadership, which lasted nearly 17 years, and, also, safeguarded its patrimony. That period (of the Holy Imam) was distinguished by two...

Indeed, Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) played his role and s...

The Holy Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.), their followers, and those who supported them during the history of Islam, represented political oppositions against the Umayyad and Abbasid rulers, who usurped the caliphate and imposed their tyrannical rule on t...

The Holy Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.), their followe...

For the consolidation of his empire, it was realized by Mammon, the Abbasid king, that it was necessary to win the sympathy and support of the Iranians who had always been friendly to the Ahlul Bayt. Consequently , Mammon was forced , from a politica...

For the consolidation of his empire, it was realiz...

Imam Javad (A.S.) was young, at the age of seven, when his father passed away. Books of history and biographies record some of these discussions about the personality of the young Imam (A.S.) and his capability for the leadership at that age. When I...

Imam Javad (A.S.) was young, at the age of seven, ...

When Mamun died, Mu’tasim ascended the throne. He (Mu’tasim), like his Abbasid ancestors, was worried about the leadership of Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.) and their political and scholarly status. Therefore, he exiled Imam al-Javad (A.S.) from Madina to Baghdad...

When Mamun died, Mu’tasim ascended the throne. He ...