Out of the many thousands of Prophetic ḥadīths that are known to have circulated in early Islam, there were 3 or 4 critical ḥadīths that were said to capture the essence of what Islam is all about. One of these critical ḥadīths is narrated by ʿAlī b. al-Ḥusayn Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn directly from the Prophet (i.e. without naming his intermediary). His Hadith says: "“From the perfection of a person’s Islam is his abandonment of that which does not concern him”.

Ziyarat Ashura is the most famous Shi’i devotional visitation text, recited in remembrance of Imam al-Husayn and the martyrs of Karbala. Many scholars have drawn theological points from this Ziyara and serve it as decisive proof for tabarra (disassociation) of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) from their enemies. In it exists curses sent upon the likes of Mu’awiyah, Ale Marwan and most famously, the curse upon the first couple Sunni caliphs. In this article, we will be reviewing its authe

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم There is a famous Hadith narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas in which he lists 10 prominent virtues of Imam Ali (AS) with a reliable chain. We have dedicated an entire article on this report because of its importance in Shi’a-Sunni dialogue and its establishment of the Imamate of ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (AS). We hope every Shi’a will be confident in using this report onward to demonstrate the virtues and Imamate of ‘Ali (AS) after reviewing this article.

After the Battle of Badr, during the month of Ramadan and approximately 1–2 years after the Hijrah, the Holy Prophet (saw) married the greatest woman in Islam to the second greatest man, Ali b. Abi Talib (as). This blessed union uplifted the morale of the entire Ummah and brought light to every household in Medina. What is the story behind this sacred marriage? What is its significance? And how do Sunnis view it? By the end of this article, we hope the reader gains a deeper u

One of the most important ways of establishing the creed of the Imammiyah is by referring back to the righteous predecessors, as this demonstrates that these beliefs have a basis within Islam and are not innovated. Our righteous predecessors include the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the Imams, as well as his righteous companions. One of the most important examples of early Imami creed comes from Imam al-Mujtaba al-Hasan b. ‘Ali (AS), who in the aftermath of his father's martyrdom delive

One of the greatest injustices against the Prophet's (saw) family was the mistreatment and misrepresentation of his grandson, Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba, the second rightly guided caliph. He is often falsely portrayed as someone who frequently married and divorced in Medina. These accusations have been used to attack the Ahl al-Bayt. Certain narrations from al-Kafi have been cited to criticize him. What is the truth behind these claims? Let's explore this topic to uncover the f

In an attempt to show the relationship between Ahl al-Bayt (as) and their caliphs, some Sunni sources claim that during the revolt against Uthman, which ultimately led to his demise and killing, Imam Ali (as) did everything in his power to defend Uthman. They argue that Imam Ali did not want Uthman to be killed and instead tried to protect him. To support this, they cite reports that indicate Imam Ali sent his two sons, al-Hasan and al-Husayn, to defend Uthman from the crowds

A common objection raised to undermine the anger felt by Fatima (as) towards Abu Bakr is by saying that she was angry at Ali for wanting...

Our opponents from Ahlus Sunnah are always criticising other groups of Muslims for their opinions on certain companions. They claim to love and follow all the companions of the Prophet (s) and disassociate from anyone who slanders or even crticises them. We have something interesting to present to you regarding the words of Ibn Taymiyyah. We read the following in Minhaj al-Sunnah, vol 8, pg 573: ‌وَلَيْسَتْ ‌هَذِهِ ‌رَزِيَّةً فِي حَقِّ أَهْلِ التَّقْوَى الَّذِينَ يَهْتَدُون