Ghadir Nation from Ghadir's Ali to Ghadir's Mahdi

17 June 24 Articles
Ghadir Nation from Ghadir's Ali to Ghadir's Mahdi Undoubtedly, the observer of history will notice that the ideological structure, which was based on Ghadir event, produced a nation whose bases expanded, and its incubators increased despite the extreme hardship of time, and the targeting of unjust regimes against it, until it transformed from a persecuted and ostracized group, into a nation that has, in recent times, established rules that are …
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Imam Mahdi in the Sermon of Ghadīr

13 June 24 Articles
Imam Mahdi in the Sermon of Ghadīr The idea that when the world is ending a savior will appear to save mankind from injustice, oppression, and tyranny is shared among the three divine religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also appears in some other religions. This idea has proceeded seriously in both Shia and Sunni’s viewpoint in which Imam Mahdi’s revolution is aimed at changing the prevailing human culture so …
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The Names of the Imams in the Holy Qur'an

10 June 24 Articles
Bottom of Form The Names of the Imams in the Holy Qur'an   Question: Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an? Brief Answer It must be noted that although the names of the pure Imams (ع) are not specified in the Qur`an, the Prophet (ص) did assert their names, especially the name of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (ع). A very clear instance of such …
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Hajj, the Symbol of Walāyah

08 June 24 Articles
Hajj, the Symbol of Walāyah The Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam whose importance and centrality becomes apparent upon even a little deliberation. For instance, a part of the first verse quoted above read, “And it is the duty of mankind toward God to make pilgrimage to the House”. For no other pillar or commandment of the Law are the words “duty…toward God” used and this manner of …
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Human being is Awaiting the Promised Hope

08 June 24 Articles
Human being is Awaiting the Promised Hope   And how can you disbelieve, while it is you to whom the communications of Allah are recited, and among you is His apostle? And whoever holds fast to Allah he indeed is guided to the right way. 102. O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (to Him). [The Family …
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Intellectual, Political and Social Status of the Shiites on the Verge of Occultation

25 May 24 Articles
Intellectual, Political and Social Status of the Shiites on the Verge of Occultation by: Mas'ud Pur Sayyid Aqaei   In the period prior to the beginning of occultation (260 A.H), Shi'ites were fortunate to have outstanding intellectual scholars who were trained by Imams (A.S) and to whom the principles were taught. Those principles were known as the “Four Hundred Principles” (Usu-l 'Arbi'a Mi'ah). Principles of Shi'ite jurisprudence and beliefs were …
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