Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to caliphate / successorship of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) we hear all kinds of arguments like companionship in the cave, seniority in age, father of the Prophet’s wife and so on. Are […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Muslims have this belief in consensus (ijma) that if the majority goes with a view then it is taken to be correct and the minority must necessarily follow the view of the majority. They have […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ever so frequently Ameerul Momineen, Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) engaged in lengthy confidential talks with the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). This became a subject of much envy and even suspicion on the part of companions […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute The debate over Fadak ownership began immediately after the martyrdom of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). But the repercussions of the debate were felt for decades since the rulers were always anxious that Aal Muhammad (a.s.) […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the dispute over Fadak, the rulers very conveniently presented a forged tradition to the effect that prophets do not leave behind any inheritance – everything they leave behind is for the nation. Among the […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute It is evident from the dispute over Fadak that Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.) held the upper hand. In fact she staked her claim with such forceful arguments and irrefutable testimonies that according to some reports, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the dispute of Fadak, the rulers insisted that Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.) present two male witnesses (or equivalent female witnesses). When Hazrat Fatima Zahra (a.s.) presented Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) as witness they rejected his […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes According to traditions from both sects, Ameerul Momineen, Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) is the best judge among all Muslims. There are many traditions reported by Ahle Tasannun scholars on this subject. Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to Quran and traditions, the Muslims who fought the Hujjah (Imam) of the era are worse than disbelievers. Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) while discussing those who fought Ali (a.s.) – Know that they are […]
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 […]
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