Nahjul Balagha‚ Sermons‚ letters and sayings of Imam Ali (as) Imam Ali ibn Abi-Talib (as)‚ Compiled by Allama Sayyid Sharif Radi. Nahjul Balagha (Peak of Eloquence). Ansaryian Publications‚ Qum‚ Islamic Republic of Iran. (1375A.H./1956A.D.) 712pp hardcover‚ $US24.50. In the year 359A.H (970A.D) a descendant of the prophet of Islam was born who later compiled the single most important and eloquent book to today’s Shia-Muslims next to the Holy Quran‚ entitled Nahjul Balagha (Peak of Eloquence)
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or "religion"‚ this fiqh is only part of it‚ for the religious knowledge each of us possesses is of three types. The first type is the general knowledge of tenets of Islamic belief in the oneness of Allah‚ in His angels‚ Books‚ messengers‚ the prophethood of Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)‚ and so on. All of us may derive this knowledge directly from the Qur’an and hadith‚ as is also the case with a second type of knowledge‚ that of general Islamic ethical principles to do good‚ avoid
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Arabs Before Islam Political Conditions in Arabia There was a total absence of political organization in any form. The Arabs never acknowledged any authority other than the authority of the chiefs of their tribes. The authority of the tribal chiefs was based on his character and personality‚ and was moral rather than political. Arabs lived for centuries without a government where there was no law and no order. If a crime was committed‚ the injured party took law in its own hands‚ and tried to administer
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ar-rasool Allah‚" which means "I bear witness that there is no God other than Allah‚ and I bear witness that Muhammad is His messenger" (Smith‚ 14). When one declares this statement‚ one testifies to the Unity of Allah‚ and to the message of the Prophethood. When one bears witness that Muhammad is His messenger‚ one is confirming that all of the prophets before him were also His messengers. A person becomes a Muslim once this statement is declared with purity of heart and conviction of heart. The
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WHY PLAYING POLITICS WITH BOKO HARAM ISSUES Is there any lesson to be learnt in the war on terror where the proponents vowed never to dialogue or negotiate with terrorists‚ only to now realize‚ after the demise of thousands and loss of billions of dollars‚ that dialogue is the only option left for a lasting peace in Iraq and Afghanistan? Do we see such favour and sensationalism by the press on these botched attempts as we witness when the culprits happen to be Muslims? What would have happened
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unfortunate to have the burden of leadership placed on him during the most sensitive of Muslim times. Since the death of Muhammad was quickly spreading‚ many Muslims and tribes decided to rebel‚ refusing to pay Zakat. Also‚ many claimed that the prophethood of Muhammad had been placed on them‚ this only made the tribes revolt stronger. He had to deal with the threat of two powerful empires‚ the Roman Empire and the Persian‚ of which threatened Islamic state in Medina. Abu Bakr himself led a charge
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Revelation And Compilation Of The Quran The Quran The Quran is a book that was sent to the whole of Mankind as a means of Guidance and Mercy. It is the final revelation of the books from Allah (swt) and was revealed through the final Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) The word “Quran” comes from the root word Iqra which means to read or to recite. The majority of Muslim authorities hold the origin of the word is ķara`a (Arabic: قرأ)‚ itself‚ among the earliest meanings of the word Quran is the
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Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca Introduction Hajj Once a year‚ Muslims of every ethnic group‚ colour‚ social status‚ and culture gather together in Mecca and stand before the Kaaba praising Allah together. It is a ritual that is designed to promote the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and sisterhood by showing that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah. The Hajj makes Muslims feel real importance of life here on earth‚ and the afterlife‚ by stripping away all markers of social status‚ wealth‚ and pride
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Hazrat Khadija (SA) daughter of Khuylaid and Fatima was born in Mecca in 555 CE and was a pious and worthy lady‚ who at the time of the pagan regime of the Arabs before Islam‚ was well-known as "Tahireh" (Pure and Chaste Woman). She was also known as the ’Princess of Makkah’ because of her wealth. A lot of Arab nobles and Princes wanted to marry her but she refused all of them.She was well-known as a great and distinguished wealthy lady in the Arabian Peninsula. Her mother and father both died within
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The Prophet Muhammad: a mercy for all creation “Indeed‚ in this [Quran] is notification for a worshipping people. And We have not sent you‚ [O Muhammad]‚ except as a mercy to the worlds.” (Quran: 21:106-107) Allah’s Messenger was the kindest of men in the same way as he excelled all others in courage and valour. Being extremely kind-hearted‚ his eyes brimmed with tears at the slightest sign of inhumanity. A Companion‚ Shaddaad bin ’Aws reported the Apostle as saying: "Allah has commanded you to
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