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

The ritual of cursing Ali (AS) from the pulpits is one of the most infamous innovations instituted during Mu'awiya's regime. Until recently, this abominable practice was confirmed by the majority of scholars. Our opponents realized the theological implications of accepting the idea that Mu’awiya cursed ‘Ali and, thus, rejected it. Instead of sincerely reevaluating their theological stances (as a sincere person would) they sought to deny that Mu’awiya ever cursed ‘Ali and ob

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.

This verse is one of the most important verses in the Qur’an, for it commands the believers to send their salutations upon the Holy Prophet (SAW). In this article, we will examine the significance of this verse and how it establishes or at the very least implies that divine leadership is from the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

Hadith Indhar al-’Ashira (The incident of the warning of the next of kin) is a famous Hadith of the Prophet (SAW) during the early advent of Islam in the year 3 AH, where he invites his kinsmen to accept Islam (such as Abu Lahab, Hamza, Abu Talib etc.), and more notably, announces Ali b. Abi Talib (AS) as his immediate successor. Therefore, it is one of the most important Hadiths for Shi’a theology, just like Hadith al-Ghadeer, as it proves the imamate of Imam Ali (AS).

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

There is a report recorded in al-Kafi that has caused some controversy regarding Shaykh al-Kulayni (RH), where our opponents will claim that he tampered with the report to protect his narrative. The report concerns Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS) and Isma'il (RA)...

This series presented before you is not a simple retelling of the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (AS), but rather a comprehensive study of its historical, theological, and moral significance. Instead of focusing on 'what' happened in Karbala, we focus on 'why' did it happen and 'why' it's as significant as we claim it to be, with compelling evidence from both Shi'a and Sunni sources. Below is a list of the chapters included in this series:

Our series on Ghadir proved and established the declaration of Imam Ali’s (as) authority over the Ummah. However, some miscellaneous objections to this understanding were not mentioned. Below we shall cover some of the popular objections, which are as follows: - Why didn’t the Prophet ﷺ declare Ghadeer on ‘Arafah? - Is Hadith Ghadeer an ambiguous designation (Nass Khafi)? - Did al-Hasan al-Muthana reject Ghadeer’s interpretation? - Why did the Sahaba Ignore Ghadeer?

Hadith al-Tayr is one of the most important Hadiths that every Shi’i should be aware of. It has crucial importance in illustrating the high station of Imam Amir al-Mu’mineen Ali b. Abi Talib (AS) as the most superior companion and proving his legitimacy for caliphate. It is unfortunate that many Shi’a today remain either unaware of this invaluable Hadith or remain uncertain about how to justify its authenticity. For those unfamiliar, it is a well-known and widely transmitted

Perhaps, we humans may love a thing without rationale, and favour something without a clear purpose or a definitive standard, or maybe there is a reason, but we fail to articulate it into words. However, Allah (swt), being the Most wise, would not establish a being or creature as the most beloved of all to Him except that there is an objective rationale that explains this favour. 

Hadith al-Tayr is one of the most important Hadiths that every Shi’i should be aware of. It has crucial importance in illustrating the high station of Imam Amir al-Mu’mineen Ali b. Abi Talib (AS) as the most superior companion and proving his legitimacy for caliphate. It is unfortunate that many Shi’a today remain either unaware of this invaluable Hadith or remain uncertain about how to justify its authenticity. In this series, we will uncover its significance and prove its l

Oftentimes when the narrations of Imam Ali’s merits are quoted, other schools in Islam will often cite the words of scholars who would weaken the narrations in terms of their matn (content) or sanad (chain of transmission). One of the most infamous examples of this is al-Dhahabi, who weakened many of the merits of Ali transmitted by al-Hakim al-Neyshaburi in his Mustadrak. How reliable are the gradings of al-Dhahabi?

One of the praiseworthy characteristics given to Mu’awiyah is that he is addressed as ‘Katib al-Wahi’ which means writer of revelation. He is praised for this because he is argued as someone who preserved the Qur’an, which only a righteous muslim would God bestow such a role to! What is the reality of this matter in the views of Sunni scholars themselves? Moreover, what is the reality behind the hadith of the Prophet (SAW) allegedly praising him as a great muslim faction that

Mu'awiyah is claimed to have received the Prophet’s (saw) prayer as a guide, yet history shows only innovations, corruption and rejection...

In the year 3 after Hijra, on the 7th day of the month of Shawwal, the Muslims engaged in battle with the Quraysh once again as part...