3 – The roots of freedom in Islam and the west
In the discussion on the Islamic perspective on freedom and the boundaries that an Islamic government has the responsibility for putting in place to p…
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2 – The boundaries of freedom in Islam and the west
The slogan and concept of ‘freedom’ has precedence in Islam. It is a mistake if some think that the issue of freedom – social and individual fre…
1 – The meaning of freedom
The topic I will present here, which is the start of a series of discussions, is with regards to freedom in Islam and the Quran. It is an important Is…
The Imamate of Ahl al-Bayt (as) – A Source of Protection from Dissension
In her famous sermon known as “Al-Khuṭbah al-Fadakiyah”, the Blessed Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa) mentions the philosophies and wisdom behind many of the foundational teachings…
Hajj – the Fortifier of Religion
In her famous sermon known as “Al-Khuṭbah al-Fadakiyah”, the Blessed Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa) sheds light upon the philosophy and wisdom behind several acts of…
Siyaam – the Consolidator of Sincerity
In her well-known sermon called “Al-Khuṭbah al-Fadakiyah”, the Blessed Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa) also highlights one of the philosophies and wisdoms that lies behindreasons for…
Zakat – the Purifier of the Soul and the Multiplier of Wealth
Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa), in the second portion of her famous “Al-Khuṭbah al-Fadakiyah, explains the philosophy behind several prominent Islamic and Quranic teachings. She begins…
Salat – The Destroyer of Arrogance
In her famous sermon called “Al-Khuṭbah al-Fadakiyah”, after having spoken about the issue of faith, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa) enunciates the philosophy behind the divine…
A leader is accountable
Sometimes, Mahdi would not come home at night. I used to ask him why, but he never gave a satisfying response. That was until one rainy night…
A gift that Allah doesn’t like
The Commander of the faithful narrated from the Holy Prophet, قَالَ رَسُولُ اَللَّهِ صَلَّى اَللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَ آلِهِ : مِن تَكرِمَةِ الرّجل لاخيه المسلم ان يقبل تحفته او…