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What is Ashura?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is the question of Prophet Moosa (a.s.) to Allah when he was informed about Ashura. And Allah’s reply to the question serves as a reminder about the importance of this Day in Islam and […]
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‘Ya Ali Madad’ or ‘Ya Allah’ – which one is correct?
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the key accusations of the skeptics directed at the Shias is that in moments of crisis they invoke Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) instead of invoking Allah the Almighty. Unfortunately, even some Shias […]
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Superiority of Ahle Bait (a.s.) over Companions from viewpoint of Mubahelah
Reading Time: 4 minutesSupporters of the companions and wives have to constantly deal with the fact that their leaders never made it to the elite list in any significant event in the history of Islam. This includes the […]
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Did Abu Talib (a.s.) recite the Shahadatain?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe enemies of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) – also known as Nasibis – have circulated several myths over the years right from the time of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). One of these myths is that […]
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The flawed concept of companionship of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Muslim majority holds ALL the companions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) in the highest regard. They claim that all the companions deserve pride of place in Islam because they first and foremost saw the […]
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Why Imam Reza (a.s.) accepted being Heir-Apparent?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe critics of Shiites and their Imams (a.s.) often object as to why Imam Ali Ibn Moosa al-Reza (a.s.) accepted to become the heir-apparent of the Abbaside Emperor Mamoon? Is this not opportunism? On the […]
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Who is the bigger oppressor – killer of Hazrat Fatima (s.a.) or killer of Imam Husain (a.s.)?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe progeny of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) have always been victims of oppression and tyranny. This is despite their proximity to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and the sheer number of clear instructions from Allah the High […]
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Dispelling the Myth of Abu Bakr’s Politeness
Reading Time: 4 minutesAmong the myths that have gained currency in the books of the Ahle Tasannun is that Abu Bakr was extremely courteous and polite in his interaction with Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.) over the matter of […]
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Abu Bakr’s claim of consensus (ijmaa) on Fadak is pointless
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe topic of Fadak and the bigger debate on the inheritance of divine Prophets (a.s.) is among the key and earliest distinguishing points between the Shias and others. The majority claims that Hazrat Fatima Zahra […]
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Why Ameerul Momineen’s (a.s.) life was spared by the rulers or was it?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe martyrdom of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) created tumult in the Muslim nation. Shocking events that couldn’t even be imagined in his (s.a.w.a.) lifetime, began unravelling like a pre-planned strategy. One such incident revolves around […]