بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful Commenting on the United State’s decision to recognize the city of Jerusalem (al-Quds) as the capital of the Israeli entity, an official source from the Office of Sayyid Sistani in the Holy City of Najaf announced the following: ان هذا القرار مدانContinue reading “Grand Ayatullah Sistani Condemns the Trump Administration’s Decision on Jerusalem”
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The Lonely Grave of Zayd al-Shahid (‘a), the Grandson of al-Husayn (‘a)
The Lonely Grave of Zayd al-Shahid (‘a), the Grandson of al-Husayn (‘a) By: Shabbir Agha As the month of Safar has begun, it is important to remember and reflect upon the many events that took place in this month especially pertaining to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a). One particular event that took place on the firstContinue reading “The Lonely Grave of Zayd al-Shahid (‘a), the Grandson of al-Husayn (‘a)”
Recalibrating ‘Azā
Recalibrating ‘Azā By: Agha Shabbir Abbas As we are in the days of mourning, Ayyām ‘Azā, it is important for us to reflect on the purpose of ‘Azā and to recalibrate it if necessary. The supreme sacrifice of Imam Husayn (‘a), his family, and companions, is such that the world has never seen before andContinue reading “Recalibrating ‘Azā”
Hajj, a Divine Rebuke of Racism
Ḥajj, a Divine Rebuke of Racism By Agha Shabbir Abbas Racism, or ‘asabiyyah (clanism) as it is known in the Islamic lexicon, demands that a human believes he is superior to other fellow humans based off of slight differences, particularly ethnicity, language, or nationality. Be it in the American civil rights or South African apartheidContinue reading “Hajj, a Divine Rebuke of Racism”
Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r)
Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r) By: Agha Shabbir Abbas In the month of Shawwal, Muslims solemnly mark the destruction of Jannat al-Baqi’ (1345 AH/1925) and other religious sites, specifically gravesites, throughout the Hijāz (region consisting of Makkah and Madinah), by the Saudi family and their para-militaryContinue reading “Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r)”
Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r)
Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r) In the month of Shawwal, Muslims solemnly mark the destruction of Jannat al-Baqi’ (1345 AH/1925) and other religious sites, specifically gravesites, throughout the Hijāz (region consisting of Makkah and Madinah), by the Saudi family and their para-military known then asContinue reading “Visiting and Constructing Mazārāt : Practice of the Prophet (s) and the Companions (r)”
The Experience of Entering ‘Israel’ as a Shi’ah Muslim…
As a Shi’ah who recently visited Palestine/Jerusalem, I awaited till this day, Yawm al-Quds (Quds Day) to speak about my experiences, and specifically on what changed my outlook on the entire conflict therein. For those who have visited ‘Israel’ before can confirm, if you travel there on an American passport they cannot deny you entryContinue reading “The Experience of Entering ‘Israel’ as a Shi’ah Muslim…”
‘Alī (‘a), the Grandson of ‘Alī (‘a): Communicating With the Almighty
‘Alī (‘a), the Grandson of ‘Alī (‘a): Communicating With the Almighty Written by: Shabbir Agha Abbas (Grave of Zayn al-ʿAbidīn (‘a) in Madinah) On the 5th of Sha’bān (38 AH) arrived a newborn in the household of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (‘a) a blessing for not just him, but for humanity as a whole; the childContinue reading “‘Alī (‘a), the Grandson of ‘Alī (‘a): Communicating With the Almighty”
Three Prescriptions From the Pharmacy of ‘Alī (‘a)
Three Prescriptions From the Pharmacy of ‘Alī (‘a) By: Shabbir Agha Abbas As it is the birth month of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (‘a), Rajab al-Murajjab, it would be more than beneficial to revisit the vast pharmacy of wisdom that is the collection of sayings, exhortations, and advice of our beloved Imām. The way itContinue reading “Three Prescriptions From the Pharmacy of ‘Alī (‘a)”
The Practice of Jihād
Please recite a Sūrat al-Fātiḥah for the 1700 cadets of Camp Speicher who were brutally murdered on this day last year (6/12), and for all the righteous mujahideen past, present, and future, who have laid down their lives fi sabil Allah (in the way of God). The Practice of Jihād When studying religions one willContinue reading “The Practice of Jihād”