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The Prophet’s Prayer and Two Innovations in Sunni Practice
Praying with folded hands and saying of "Amen" after the recitation of Surat al-Hamd (al-Fatihah) are, according to the Shia school of thought, innovations (bidah) that have been added to the prayer by Sunnis and…
Selected Narrations of Imam Sadiq (AS) on Diverse Topics
The personal and social lifestyle of Imam Sadiq (AS) was such that he was able to spread religious teachings and divine sciences throughout society. As a result, the hadiths of the Imam (AS) gained a…
The Effects and Etiquette of Visiting the Sick in Islam
In the Islamic paradigm of human reform, visiting the sick and meeting with them holds special importance and value, because this virtuous moral conduct is pleasing to God and plays a significant role in strengthening…
The Gratitude for Blessings and Its Obstacles in Islam
Being grateful and gratitude for blessings is considered one of the most important moral and religious duties. Neglecting this moral virtue and failing to thank God can have undesirable consequences for a person. Below, we…
Harms of Excessive Talking and Strategies for Tongue Control
Speaking is one of the greatest blessings that God Almighty has bestowed upon human beings; a blessing that is explicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran: “He created man. He taught him speech”. This ability is the…
The Five Famous Sermons of Imam Ali (AS) in Nahj al-Balagha
All the sermons in Nahj al-Balagha possess not only unparalleled eloquence and articulation but also rich and valuable content. Without a doubt, every sermon of Imam Ali (AS) is beautiful and captivating, and each one,…
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Islam From Western Scholars’ Viewpoints (3)
In this part of the topic "Islam from Western Scholars' viewpoints" we shall be looking at the opinions of some non-Muslim scholars about Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his household).…
Islamic Monotheism 1
What is the viewpoint of Islam concerning human perfection? When a school of thought wishes to build up a following, it must provide guidance and strengthen the resolution of its following, it presents its goal…
Who Is Almighty Allah?
There is no difference of opinion amongst Muslims that the Religion of Allah is Islam that the only way to know Islam is through the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of The Holy Prophet…
Why are the Prophets Free of Sin and Error?
Without any doubt, more important than anything else, a prophet must attract the trust of the general public in such a way that his words contain no possibility of being lies or erroneous, otherwise, his…
The Goal of Creation (1)
One of the fundamental problems to investigate is the goal of life. Man always asks questions like what he lives for and what his objective in life should be. From the viewpoint of Islam, one…
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