The Holy Prophet (S) returned from the Farewell Haj at the end of the month of Zilhaj of 10 A.H. After passing the one month of Muharram, he fell ill at the beginning of Safar 11 A.H.At that time, news was received that the Romans to the north west of Arabia were preparing to attack the Muslim capital of Madina. The Holy Prophet (S) reacted to this dangerous situation by ordering the mobilisation of a huge Muslim army under the command of Usama bin Zayd. He specifically ordered all the Muhajir who had migrated with him to Madina to participate in the battle, [more...]

Arbaeen  means "forty" in Arabic, or Chehlum, as it is known by Urdu-speaking Muslims, is a Shia religious observation that occurs 40 days after the Day of Ashura, the commemoration of the martyrdom by beheading of Imam Husayn Ibn Ali (as), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) which falls on the 20th day of the second month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar called as Safar. Imam Husayn Ibn Ali (as) and 72 supporters died in the Battle of Karbala in the year 61 AH (680 CE). Forty days is the usual length of the time of mourning in many [more...]

Imam al-Husayn (A.S.) was a man of faith and action. During nights, he worshipped Allah in privacy while during the day he worked hard and guided the people. He was constantly mindful of the poor and the needy, and he used to visit them and cheer them up. He used to tell his followers: [more...]

The interaction and communication of religious scholars and jurisprudents in the era of the Holy Prophet (S) and infallible Imams (a.s.) have been one of the points of strength causing Islam and the culture of Ahlul-Bayt, peace be upon them, to spread. In the era of occultation also, the religious authorities, scholars and their representatives are the standard bearers and forerunners of communication facilitating the relationship among Shiite seminaries. In fact, meetings, scientific conferences, seminars and gatherings held in the seminaries and in cultural [more...]

Speaking in a gathering of converts, Ayatollah Bahrul Ulum Mirdamadi said that religion is the means for attaining felicity and true happiness. He termed love of the Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.) and disavowal from their enemies as the basis of the religion. [more...]