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The Battle of Mutah

The Battle of Mutah was a significant military engagement in early Islamic history, occurring in Jumada al-Awwal 8 AH (September 629) near the village of Mutah on the boundaries of Syria. Today it is located

Status and Personalities of Lady Zaynab

Zaynab is one of the granddaughters of the noble Prophet of God through his only surviving child, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH).  According to several hadiths, the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) named

Fighting Global Arrogance from the Perspective of Imam Khomeini

The concept of "global arrogance" is a key theme in the political and ideological teachings of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Rooted in his revolutionary philosophy, global arrogance refers to

Biography of Ayatollah Muhammad Ali Qazi Tabatabai

Ayatollah Muhammad Ali Qazi Tabatabai, known as the "First Martyr of Mihrab," stands as a significant figure in the religious and political history of Iran. A scholar, leader, and activist, he dedicated his life to

The Biography of Musa al-Mubarqa

Musa ibn Muḥammad al-Mubarqaʿ was a direct descendant of the Prophet Muḥammad through his daughter Lady Fatimah al-Zahra and her husband Ali ibn Abi Talib. He was specifically a great-grandson of Imam Alī ibn Musa

The Late-Night Prayer and its Significance

The late-night prayer, known as Salat al-Layl, holds a distinguished place in Islamic worship, emphasizing the importance of spiritual devotion and personal connection with Allah. Performed during the last third of the night, Tahajjud is

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Fatimah Zahra (a.s): The Defender of Wilayah

The video clip titled "Fatimah Zahra (a.s): The Defender of Wilayah" by Sheikh Ali Qomi focuses on the role played

Eid al-Ghadir Khumm

The video clip is presented by Sheikh AbdulQadir Salati on the excellence and superiority of Eid al-Ghadir in the sight

Ramadan, the month of the Quran

The video clip titled "Ramadan: The Month of the Quran" is presented by Dr Shir Ali Shuja on the significance

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The Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.a) was quoted to have said that the first person to distort the creed of Ishmael son of Abraham was one Amr ibn Luhay ibn Qam`ah ibn Khindaf. This man, according

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).

The Event Of Hudaybiyyah

In the life-history of the Prophet (SA), there are events which bring to light the fact that even while in Medina, the Prophet (SA) did not read or write. Among all such events, the event

What Happened in The Battle of Badr?

The battle of Badr was the first and the most important battle among the Islamic battles of Destiny. For the first time, the followers of the new faith were put to a serious test. Had

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