Arbaʿīn: the Miʿrāj of a Mourner
The following reflection expresses the depth of the spiritual walk from Najaf to Karbala on Arbaʿīn. These personal expressions of sacrifice serve as crucial...
The Apprehension of Gleams of Infinite Light: The Upright Religion and...
In this article, Shaykh Shuja Ali Mirza presents a nuanced perspective on how to balance the Oneness of Truth along with the reality of differing human perspectives.
Sunan (Practices) of the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt: Sitting in Salāh
How do we emulate the Prophet's prayer? This article explores one recommended act in the daily canonical prayer, an act instated by the Prophet and continued by the Imams.
ʿIyādat al-Marīḍ, or “The Etiquette of Visiting the Sick” in Hadith-Narrations
Sayyid Sameer Ali, resident alim at the House of Wisdom Center in Wisconsin, discusses the sacredness and etiquette of visiting the sick in Islam, as understood by the teachings of the Prophet and the Ahl al-Bayt.
L.I.F.E. 2016: Experiencing the Spiritual Influence of the Ahl al-Bayt
How do we know our prayers are accepted? In this guest editorial, David Coolidge reflects on insights gained into this question and more during the 2016 L.I.F.E. program.
The Virtues: Reflections on a Duʿāʾ by Imam al-Mahdi
In honor of ʿId al-aḍḥā, here is a reflection on a duʿāʾ by Imam al-Mahdi that enumerates many of the individual and social virtues we should all aspire to.
Gleanings from the Qurʾan: Sūrat al-Kawthar and Sūrat al-ʿAṣr
This summarized tafsīr intends to provide brief yet meaningful insights into certain chapters of the Holy Qur’an, namely Ṣurat al-Kawthar and Ṣurat al-ʿAṣr. Drawing from scholarly tafāsīr, it brings together various approaches to tafsīr to uncover the riches of the Word of God.
Notes on the Importance of Congregational Prayer
Congregational prayer is a source of both spiritual and social strength. Sakeb Ali illustrates this through quoting relevant passages from the Qurʾan and providing original translations of aḥādīth.
The Start of the Month of Ramaḍān: Legal Opinions and Community...
Sayyid Sulayman Hassan surveys the legal issues regarding determining the month of Ramaḍān, and offers principles for maintaining communal unity.
A Sketch of Muftī Jaʿfar Ḥusayn’s Contributions to the Shīʿī Community
A brief sketch outlining the efforts of Mufti Ja'far Husayn in Pakistan.