What is the secret of the immortal poems of the late Haj Hamza al-Saghir and the late Haj Kazim al-Mandur al- Karbalai? And why should every reciter learn from them and…
Surah Al-Māʿūn – Lessons for Life
*Please Note: the following is not an extensive tafsīr/interpretation of Surah Al-Māʿūn; it is a combination of explanations of this beautiful Qur’anic chapter derived from other tafasīr or from personal…
A Glimpse at the Beauty of Islam
Disclaimer: We are recommending these books as we believe they are beneficial. We do not necessarily endorse 100% of the contents. No book is perfect so we encourage you to…
The Dialogue Between Imam Hussain (as) and Jon – Did it Happen?
In the story of the death of Imam Hussain (maqtal), which people read every year on Ashura, is the story of Jon bin Huway, his loyal companion. They narrate that…
Muharram: 10 Days of Inspiration
In the spirit of Muharram, we have prepared a series called #10_Days_Of_Inspiration. The events of Karbala should not be remembered merely as a story in history. It is an example…
Who was Sheikh Abd Al-Zahra Al-Kaaby?
Sheikh Al-Kaaby was a prominent Iraqi scholar who used to teach at the hawza (seminary) in Karbala. He was born on the anniversary of the birth of Fatima AlZahra in…
Are You Ready for the New (Islamic) Year?
Beginnings are crucial. If you start something in the right direction, then the end will be successful a well. Read on to find out about the Islamic Hijri year and…
تأملات في حادثة المباهلة
– تمر علينا هذه الأيام ذكرى المباهلة وهي مناسبة أسلامية مهمة وردت في القرآن الكريم في الآية 61 من سورة آل عمران: “فمن حاجك فيه من بعد ما جاءك من…
Oh Eid, in You Justice takes Pride
The below is a translated poem which was originally in Arabic. Access the original Arabic poem here. Oh Eid, in you justice takes pride Through you the Ummah of…
أيها العيد بك العدل تباهى
أيها العيد بك العدل تباهى حيث نالت أمة العدل مناها وثغور الحق فيك ابتسمت وعيون الجور غرقى في بكاها أنصت الكون لآي حينما أحمد المختار في الناس تلاها آية…