Hasan Ibn Ali: The Chief of the Youth of Jannah

Hasan Ibn Ali: The Chief of the Youth of Jannah

By Dr. Farhat Fatima Imam Hasan Ibn Ali, also known as Hazrat Hasan Mujtaba (‘a) is bestowed with the honor of being among one of the fourteen infallibles by the grace of Allah (SwT). He is not only the eldest grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) and Bibi Khadija (sa), He...
A Summary of Lady Zaynab’s Sermon in the Court of Yazid

A Summary of Lady Zaynab’s Sermon in the Court of Yazid

By Deeba Rizvi All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds This article summarizes the thought provoking Sermon delivered by Lady Zaynab on reaching Shaam (today known as Syria) after the bloodshed that occurred in Karbala with the Household of Prophet...
Is There an “Islamic Hijab” for Men?

Is There an “Islamic Hijab” for Men?

By Daniel Amir Mundrawala Along with the topic of “Hijab” for women, there is also another discussion which is hardly ever mentioned and that is about the “Hijab” for men. Although the term Hijab is used for the clothing of a Muslim man it is not the same style...
Husayn, The Ark Of Survival

Husayn, The Ark Of Survival

By Ruqaya Aghaie ***** “Indeed, Husayn is the beacon of guidance and the ark of salvation.” -Prophet Muhammad (S)[1] ***** Imam Husayn (as) is a love regenerating, does not concern within a day or a month, nor a year, yet it will remain a heated candle in his...
Three Poems about Ashura’

Three Poems about Ashura’

By Ruqaya Aghaie ***** Seek Patience Patience, seek patience o’ death Lengthen the time of her final breath Approach not o moment of last sight Hussain of Fatima will remain with no light Shattered the clouds when carried his silenced scream ‘Oh, beloved...
What are the Causes of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam?

What are the Causes of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam?

***** Dedicated to my loving father Syed Mahdi Ali Razvi ***** Of the numerous causes, the prime cause of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam (Resistance) was the enforcement of bayat (oath of allegiance) upon him by Waleed bin Utbah, the then governor of Madinah upon the command...
Men Of Excuses

Men Of Excuses

By Deeba Rizvi بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Muharram, the first month of an Islamic calendar, month of grief/sorrow. A month based on remembrance of what transpired with Imam Hussein (ع) and his close family members and companions. We recite their tragedies, their...
Monotheism for Young Adults

Monotheism for Young Adults

By Syeda Fizza Zahid بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful As Imam Amir-ul-Mu’mineen Ali (a) said: Verily the heart of a youngster is like an empty plot of land – it accepts whatever is planted...