Reading Time: 2 minutes A rather surprising and amusing doubt created by some sections of Muslims is that Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) was in Yemen during the farewell pilgrimage and did not accompany the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes This is the objection of sceptics like Ibn Taymiyyah who ridicule the Shias for believing in an Imam who does not live among them (as a known face) and apparently offers no benefit to his […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes One of the questions raised by the skeptics regarding the occultation of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is – if he is brave and courageous like his forefathers Imam Ali (a.s.) and Imam Husain (a.s.) who never […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Skeptics allege that the Shias believe Muawiyah to be an infidel and apostate. So why did Imam Hasan (a.s.) hand over to him the reins of the Muslims, knowing that he was an apostate? Imam […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Some of the questions on mourning over Imam Husain (a.s.) i.e. azadari are related to the amazing rewards documented in traditions. The skeptics find it hard to believe how a single tear can erase all […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Was Ali (a.s.) disinterested in caliphate? The Muslim majority maintains that others were more eligible for caliphate than Ameerul Momineen, Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). In their view Ali (a.s.) was not interested in caliphate, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The skeptic’s intent behind this line of questioning is to deny the attacks. If there had been an attack, Ali (a.s.) would certainly have avenged the killing. Since he (a.s.) did not avenge, there was […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Muslims like to claim that there was perfect harmony between Ameerul Momineen – Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) and the usurpers of caliphate and Fadak. They maintain that the ‘caliphs’ at least the Shaikhain were […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A large section of the Muslims maintain that Ashura is a blessed day when Allah bestowed one prophet / nation or another with some divine favour. They claim that to show gratitude to Allah for […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes The skeptics reject the notion that the Battle of Karbala was a conflict between truth and falsehood. They dismiss it as a battle between two personalities / princes over rulership. Their argument against Imam Husain […]
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