Reading Time: 2 minutes The respect of Fatima Zahra (s.a.), beloved daughter of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), is among the cornerstones of faith. Had the Muslims united on her love and respect, the nation would not have been split into […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Critics of tabarra have these key objections against the practice of cursing / abusing / reviling personalities sacred to others. In their view, such cursing and reviling must be avoided as it: exposes us to […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Among the frequently debated topics is usage of strong language against enemies of Allah and Aal Muhammad (a.s.). Some are of the view that we should show restraint in the matter and avoid abusing and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is a view that Tawalla i.e. love for Aal-e-Muhammad (a.s.) is sufficient for one’s salvation. Tabarra i.e. enmity with enemies of Aal-e-Muhammad (a.s.) must be avoided to avoid conflicts with other Muslims. However, the […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Unity between all Muslims is on everyone’s wish list. Is this possible? Will all Muslims ever unite in spirit? In a lengthy tradition, Imam Sadiq (a.s.) informed: …Your (physical) assemblies and their assemblies are the […]
Reading Time: 1 minute The poet has versified the tradition on Ameerul Momineen’s (a.s.) friend and enemy و تصفو النفوس و يزكو النجار بحب علي تزول الشكوك فثم العلاء و ثم الفخار فمهما رأيت محبا له ففي أصله نسب […]
Reading Time: 1 minute The common perception is that the Nasibi is one who hates Ameerul Momineen – Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). Muslims who love Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) cannot be considered Nasibi regardless of their […]
Reading Time: 10 minutes The Muslim majority go all out to defend the companions – particularly the Shaikhain (Abu Bakr and Umar) and the wives from taints of treachery, hypocrisy and deceit. Their primary argument in defense of the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some Muslims, in order to prove Abu Bakr’s claim to caliphate, cite Ali Ibn Abi Talib’s (a.s.) ‘respect’ for him, reflected in the latter’s readiness to pray congregational prayers behind Abu Bakr. They claim that […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to cursing the tormentors of Ahle Bait (a.s.) (called Tabarra in religious lingo), there is usually a lot of argument and debate on toning down the pitch, not using names, not cursing […]
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