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Hadith of the week
Imam Mahdi (aj) was asked, “How is the knowledge of Allah?” He said: “(Allah) knew, then willed, then intended, then measured, then decreed, and then executed. He executed what He had decreed, and He decreed what He had measured, and He measured what He had intended. By His knowledge there was the will (mashī’ah), and by His will there was the intention (irādah), and by His intention there was the measuring (taqdīr), and by His measuring there was the decree (qaḍā’), and by His decree there was the execution (imḍā’). Knowledge comes before will, will is second, intention is third, and the measuring (taqdīr) determines the decree through execution (imḍā’).
(Al-Kafi by Shaykh al-Kulayni)
KARBALA SERIES
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Our newest series delves into a comprehensive analysis of Karbala. From historical studies on who is responsible for Karbala to theological analysis as to what al-Husayn's reign means for the Aqeedah of Muslims. For centuries, the tragedy of Karbala has been clouded by distortion and controversy. Some have glorified the killers of Husayn (a), others have blamed the Imam himself, while many have claimed that it was the Shia who betrayed and murdered him. With the newest series, we can finally present an authentic and accurate analysis of al-Husayn's (a) uprising that refutes all lies and doubts that has been put against the Master of Martyrs (a)
This three-part series explores the famous report of Hadith al-Tayr, a narration recorded by both Sunni and Shia traditions, yet whose profound implications have led to its systematic neglect by the majority of Muslims. In Part I, we examine its full context, history and how the many Sunni scholars attempted to weaken, deny, or tamper with the report. Part II contemplates its content and what this Hadith reveals about station of Imam Ali (ع). Part III refutes the major objections about its authenticity, and compiles over thirty independent chains and numerous companions who narrated it, establishing its definitive Tawatur.
HADITH
AL-TAYR
ARTICLE SERIES
EXPOSING
MU'AWIYAH
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THE
FADAK
SERIES
Among the tragedies after the Prophet’s (s) passing, one of the clearest is the case of Fadak, a land gifted to Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra (ع) and later unjustly seized. The dispute reveals how the Ahl al-Bayt (ع) were treated by prominent companions. This series traces the issue across thirteen articles, covering its value, Fatimah’s (ع) testimony, Abu Bakr’s claim, Qur'anic inheritance, Fatimah’s anger, and Imam Ali’s (ع) stance.
GHADEER
ARTICLE SERIES
IMAMAH
This two-part series aims to prove the concept of Imamah in the Qur’an, both in principle and in specific designation. Part I outlines the Qur’anic themes of divine authority, guidance, wajib obidience, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt (ع). Part II focuses on the verses revealed about Imam Ali (ع), such as Ayat al-Wilayah, Ayat al-Mubahila, and others that highlight his divine appointment and unique station.
IN THE QUR'AN
THE WIVES
OF THE PROPHET
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