Some so-called Muslims accuse the Shias, baselessly and absurdly, of exaggerating the position of the infallible Imams (a.s.), particularly Ameerul Momineen Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.). Among other allegations they claim that the Shias elevate Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.) to a position higher than that of the companions, even [...]
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Umar’s Marriage to Umm Kulsoom binte Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.) – Verdict of the Intellect
Hazrat Mohsin Ibn Ali (a.s.): A Victim of Oppression and Terrorism
The demise of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) triggered a chain of events that caught the Muslims unaware. Worse, they accepted these events as if that was the most natural thing to do and remained unmindful of the far-reaching consequences of their submission. One such incident that stands out in the [...]
Why Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) demanded Fadak from the government
Hazrat Fatemah Zahra (s.a.) (the chief of all women in Paradise) was least interested in worldly possessions. She being a lady of exalted disposition, enjoyed great spiritual status and this was well-acknowledged by the Islamic world. She had all along remained aloof from the world and was wary of its [...]
Why did Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) name his sons after the Caliphs?
Some Muslims create an impression that Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.) was pleased with the companions particularly the Shaikhain and accepted their caliphate without any reservations and he was never under any duress or compulsion. As proof they advance some tame arguments like Ali (a.s.) naming his [...]
Why were the Quraysh hostile to Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) and Hazrat Faatemah (s.a.)
When Allah the All-Knowing closed the door on Abu Bakr
For some Muslims, guidance means to spread lies, misinformation and creating differences within the community. One of their attempts is aimed at transferring virtues from one individual to another based on some fabricated reports and traditions. One such virtue relates to closing the doors of the Mosque of the Prophet [...]
The Incomparable Virtues of Faatemah Zahra (s.a.) in the Sunnah
Hazrat Faatemah (a.s.) is called Faatemah because nobody can fathom her position. The only way to get some insight into her august position is from the sayings of the holy infallibles (a.s.). The following are some of the quotations from Sunni books listing her virtues and underscoring her status: 1) [...]
Debate on so-called virtues of Abu Bakr and Umar
Mamoon al-Rashid while celebrating the marriage of his daughter to Imam Muhammad b. Ali al-Jawaad (a.s.) organized a function wherein many people were present including Yahya b. Aktham, Mamoon and Imam Jawaad (a.s.) himself. Yahya b. Aktham, a Sunni scholar and a leading jurist of his time, grabbed the opportunity [...]
Why Ghadeer must be remembered
A lot of Muslims say – It is useless to debate who is the deserving successor of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) or the differencesbetween the companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) because thesepoints and events have been well preserved in the annals of history and reviving them serves no particular objective. Moreover, [...]