Divine Justice and the Hereafter

Divine Justice and the Hereafter

We observe that in this world the good and evil deeds of men are not subject to any final accounting. Criminals and oppressive rulers encroach on men’s lives and their freedom and many times also enjoy opulence and luxury until the end of their lives. They are not...
Resurrection: Popular Views

Resurrection: Popular Views

Is the belief in the Day of Judgment based on reason and wisdom? The fact is that what ever Prophet Muhammad (blessings of Allah and peace are upon him and his family) has conveyed us about this Final Day and life after death is clearly based on wisdom. A comparative...
The Philosophy of Resurrection

The Philosophy of Resurrection

All of us affirm the reality of death. Every new birth brings with it the news for its death. No matter how much you plan, no matter how much wealth you accumulate, no matter how much powerful you become, the death is certain and there is no escape. What death brings...

Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn

These two honorable Imams (AS) are brothers of each other and are the sons of Imam Ali (AS) and Fatimah (AS). According to the authentic Islamic Traditions, the Holy Prophet (SA) had deep affections towards these honorable grandsons whom he called his own sons. The...

Life of Imam Ali (A) – In Brief

Imam Ali (A), the first Imam, was the cousin of the Holy Prophet. He was born on Friday, the 13th Rajab in the Holy Ka’aba. He was brought up under the tutelage of the Holy Prophet. As Imam Ali (A) says: “The Holy Prophet brought me up in his own arms and...

Imam Ali and His Followers

In view of divine, logical and political basis of Imamah, one may wonder why then the system of Imamah could not be apparently implemented after the demise of holy prophet (S) in terms of rulership and caliphate?  Shi’as – The Followers of Imam Ali (P) In view of...