Challenge to Imam. Ali(a.s) - Tell me Distance of Sun from the Earth

Answer on distance of sun from the earth...

A man asked Imam Ali  (Alaihis Salaam)  in Kufa  Masjid, Iraq, "What is the distance between me and (pointing towards the sun) and the sun".

It is worth mentioning here about the complexity of this question.

This man was an Arab. And in the Arabic language the numbers or count is limited up to one thousand (1000).

The count in Arabic does not exceed 1000. The answer to the question this man asked dealt in millions (distance).

It was like a challenge to Imam Ali  (Alaihis Salaam)  to answer him in a convincing manner without confusing him.

Imam Ali  (Alaihis Salaam)  answered: "If an Arab horse starts

About Veil - Importance And Order In Islam

The Matter that concerns women is that of physical exposure of their bodies. It is a very sensitive issue as most of people are quite emotional about this subject. The Muslim clergy feels that women should stay inside (the walls of the house); and if they go out, then they should look like walking tents! This has been taken for granted so much so that the clergy does not even feel that it has to quote any authority in this regard! Allah, when talking about Jews and Christians, had described that they have made their priests and mystics God short of the real God. Exactly the same situation has prevailed in our society for generations. Whatever the Clergy says, becomes the word of God. Allah had asked Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him in the verse (66:1) : Why have you forbidden for yourself what is made permissible by Allah Almighty.

But, most of the Muslim priests and mystics consider themselves as if they have the license to declare whatever they think is permissible, even though it may not be allowed by Allah, and forbid what He may have allowed. In this regard their first target is the woman. They want to tie her down and confiscate her God given freedom. The VEIL is one of the most drastic of these restrictions. The veil and the associated restrictions put on the women on this pretext, restrains them from participating fully in all walks of life; whereas Allah Almighty has not made any such restrictions. To understand the background for Quranic Rules, it is important to see the social and civil level of the society which Rasool-Allah (Messenger) addressed at the time of the revelation of the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran tells us that they had to be told:

- To subdue the voice (not to shout) when talking - (31:19)

- And do not treat people with contempt - (31:18)

- In a gathering one should sit in a way to make room for others and when (gathering is finished) one should move away.

- When entering any one's house, one must take permission - (24:27)

- If you want to take anything from others, you must ask for it from outside - (33:53)

- If Rasool-Allah invites you for a meal, do not go to His house while the food is still being prepared nor keep sitting talking after eating for long periods.This embarrasses the host - (33:53)

Such statements indicate the social and cultural crudeness of the society. This was the society that had to be educated and trained, elevating it to a civilized level. On the other hand, in Medina, there was a big population of non-Muslims. These were trouble makers and used to tease women. When questioned they used to claim that had they known that these were Muslim women, they would not have teased them. Therefore, in Soora Al-Ahzab (Surah 33 Verse 59) Allah asked Rasool-Allah to tell your wives, daughters and other Momin women to wear their Jalbab (over-all, apron upon a loose cloth over your clothes), so that they could be recognized and not be disturbed The next verse says that if they still continue to tease the women, treat them like criminals (33:60). It is clear, therefore, that the reason of wearing Jalbab is so that they could be recognized and nothing more. The explicit nature of the verse (33:59)indicates that the injunctions of the Holy Quran regarding the precautions required of Muslim women while they go out were only applicable in those peculiar circumstances of that society. They were not forever nor unchangeable. The prime importance should be given to the spirit of the Quranic Injunctions. They are not changeable, but how to apply them will vary from time to time, place to place. For example, the reasons for going to war, in principle, are permanent and unchangeable, but how will it be fought including methods, tools, etc. will change from time to time. Once this concept is understood, the need for these apparent restrictions can be understood. In other words, the Jalbab is more of a uniform for identification rather the anything else. In a predominantly Muslim Society, this will not be necessary as most of the women will be Muslim and everyone would know that. The Holy Quran has not required anyone to cover the face nor the head/ hair. However, it has required decent clothing and the covering of the bosoms (Surah Al-Noor, 24:31) and has asked the women not to show themselves off (33:33). Similarly, confining women to their homes is only allowed as a punishment for obscenity and abomination(4:15). Thus, to expect half of the humanity to be punished by confining them to their homes for no crime is an injustice which has no parallel.

KHILAFAT IN ISLAM : DIMENSIONS

Khilafat is a very important concept in Islam. It has important implications in the political system of Islam. Many important groups have made it a part of their programme to establish Khilafat. 
It is therefore necessary to be clear about the concept of   Khilafat has three important dimensions. In the moral and spiritual sense, Khilafat means that all human beings are 'Khalifa of Allah' or representatives of Allah on earth. This is the purport of the verse "Surely, we are going to place our representatives (Khalifa) on earth" [verse 30 : Sura Baqara].  All human beings are khalifa of Allah though many of them commit sins and do not act like khalifa. (Ref. : Quran - 6:165;   27:62 and 35:39). This is the spiritual khilafat in Islam.
Khilafat also means the political system of Islam. This is the most mentioned dimension of Khilafat. Khilafat,  as a system of politics and management of state was established by the companions of Prophet (SM). The main points of khilafat or political system of Islam are as follows :

1. Sovereignty of Allah which means supremacy of Shariah (Quran and Sunnah). The basic law of the state shall be based on the Quran and the Sunnah. The detailed subsidiary law is obtained by  Ijtihad carried out by individual or groups of scholars or made by the Parliament in the present day world with the aid of the Ulama or scholars of Islam. 
2. Government established by the free choice of the people. This is the majority view. In the present world, this means government elected by the people. There is agreement on this among the Ulama of Islam. There is hardly any major difference. This is the system accepted in the Islamic constitutions in force in the Muslim world. 
3. Fundamental rights : All citizens should have human rights irrespective of gender or creed. The Islamic Constitutions of the world have a chapter on the Fundamental rights or Rights of the people which are available to all the citizens in the state. These rights have been agreed to or confirmed by Ulama

Dengue Prevention – The Islamic Way

Read surah #64 AT-TAGHABUN and blow it on a glass of water. Serve this glass of water to everyone in the house. Inshallah good health will follow (Anyone can come up with a better translation, let me know). Interestingly, according to the MCA website, Surah At-taghabun relates to Mutual disillusion…

P.S. Dengue fever is still quite an active threat, dont take it lightly. Prevention is better than cure afterall.

May Allah Azzawajal always protect you all Aameen...
This is not a particular Dua recited in order to protect any one from virus....
But This would suite you I guess.... Insha Allah..

١عوذ بكلمات الله اتتامات من شر ما خلق

‘I take refuge in Allaah’s perfect words from the evil He has created.’

(three times in the morning and in the evening)

Hope that would be helpful Insha Allah

significance of wearing Akik and firoza rings

There are several hadiths from our Imams recommending  us to wear
rings containing Aqeeq and Feeroza. Some of these are:
1)Ma`adh has narrated on the authority of Imam `Ali (a) saying: The one who
wears an aqeeq ring, God grants him (literally: seals for him) the peace
(al-amn) and faith.
2)Imam `Ali (a) has said: Wear aqeeq on your rings, you will be blessed and
will be saved from afflictions. 
3)`Abul Mu'min al-Ansaaree reports that I heard Abu `Abdillah (Imam Ja`far
as-Sadiq) saying: The hands that wears Firoza will not see poverty.

God knows the best.

Reference: Shaykh al-Tabrasee, Makarimul Akhlaaq, Teheran, 1972, pp. 87-89.

KARAMAT & MOIJZAT-e- ROZA MOLA ALI a.s

1) Hazrat Ali a.s kay rozay ki 4 dewari main sharab dakhil nai ho saktiagar sharab ko ander lay ker jain to wo sirka ban jata hai.

2) koi kutta (dog) rozay main dakhil nai hosakta.

3) koi b aisa shaks jo nutfa e na tehkeek ya nutf e haram ki paidaish ho wo Hazrat Ali a.s kay rozay main dakhil nai ho sakta... aur agar koi aisa shaks dakhil honay ki
koshish karay to us ki nakseer phoot (naak say khon nikalna) jati hai aur khuddam usay bahar phank day tay hain.


ager kisi ko shak hai in chezon per to azma lay... kisi ko apnay baray main shak hai kay wo halal zada hai ya haram to Roza mubarak main Qadam rakh ker daikh lay.

Masjid Aksa

WE ARE BEING MISLEAD BY ARTICLES SAYING THAT MASJID AKSA AND MAQAAM SAKHRA ARE TWO DIFFERENT PLACES AND TELLING MUSLIMS THAT NOTHING IS MORE WORSE THAN DISPLAYING MAQAAM A SAKHRA IN THEIR HOMES I HAVE ANSWERED THEM TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE HOLY QURAN, HADEES AND ISLAMIC SCHOLARS.

What we know about Masjid Aksa


Quran para 17 ayat 1
Holy is He Who carried His bondman by night from the sacred Mosque to the Aqsa Mosque (Aqsa) around which We have put blessings that We might show him Our grand signs. No doubt, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.

Masjid Aksa is presently a 40 acre (approx) platform which is also known as Bait Ul Muqaddas. (Masjid Al Quddus by Arabs).
When Allah has blessed the place it becomes Haram sheriff.
It is the third holiset place on Earth after,
1) Kaabatullah also called Haram Sheriff .Mecca Mouizma
2) Masjid Nabawi S.A.W also called Haram Sheriff .Medina Munavara
3) Bait Ul Muqaddas also called Haram Sheriff .Palestine
In the centre of Bait Ul Muqaddas is QUBBAT AS SAKHRA, MAQAM A SAKHRA in urdu (Dome of the rock in english) which is a stone slab. ALLAH MADE THIS OUR QIBLA AWWAL.

MAQAAM A SAKHRA was the QIBLA of many PROPHETS including Hazrath Dawood Alhi was salaam, Hazrath Suleiman Alhi was salaam, Hazrath Moosa Alhi was salaam, Hazrath Ilyas alhi was salaam and Hazrath Ibrahim alhi was salaam to name a few.


Below MAQAAM A SAKHRA is a small cave where the Many Prophets of islam used to pray and rest.
Our Holy Prophet Huzoor Sallallahu Alhi Wa Salaam also prayed facing Maqaam a Sakhra and changed it to KAABATULLAH during prayers from Masjid Qiblatian. in MEDINA Munavara

According to Islamic Scholar's.
In Isalmic history Hazrath Dawood alhi was salaam was the first Prophet to construct a Mosque at Bait Ul Muqaddas.

Lailat-ul-Qadr - The night of Power

In this night (27th of Ramadan), the Holy Quran was sent down from LOH-E-MEHFOOZ (the Preserved Tablet) to the earth. Messenger of ALLAH (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him) told us to search for Shab-e-Qadr in the odd numbered nights, in the last ten days of Ramzan. So, the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of Ramadan could be Shab-e-Qadr.
Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that Rasool Allah peace be upon him said, "Look for Lailat-Ul-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadhan." (Bukhari)
Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that as much Rasool Allah peace be upon him tried (Ibadat) in the last Ashra (ten days) of Ramadhan, did not try in any of the Ashra." (Muslim)
Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that I asked Rasool Allah peace be upon him, "If I find Lailatul Qadar then what should I do? HE peace be upon him said, recite this Dua."ALLAH HUMMA INNAKA A’FUVUN TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI" (Tirmidhi)
Dear visitors, please take advantage of this night, from sunset till sunrise. Offer nawafil (prayers), recite QUR'AAN, do repent (Istaghfar), and Pray for pardon, recite many

Death of Imam Ali Al-Hadi (a.s.)

Once Imam Ali (a.s.) had asked the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.); "What is the best deed in the Holy month of Ramadhan?" The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) answered: "The best deed during the month of Ramadhan is to keep away from evil deeds, which Allah has forbidden”.

After that he burst into tears. Imam Ali (a.s.) was quite shocked and asked him why: The holy prophet (s.a.w.w.) explained: "I am crying because I can see a terrible scene that will happen to you in this holy month. While in sajdah (prostration), the most criminal of criminals, will hit you on your head and your beard will be dyed red with your blood.”

The Imam (as) asked: "Shall I be on the right path?" The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) answered; "Yes!"

It was nineteenth of Ramadhan when Imam Ali (a.s.), in the darkness of dawn, was leaving for Fajr prayers at Masjid-e-Kufa, the pet ducks made a lot of noise. They cackled loudly and got hold of his abaa (dress). The Holy Imam understood that they were crying for him as he was nearing death.

Reaching in the mosque, he recited the adhan (call to prayers). This was to wake up all those who were asleep and among them was Ibn Muljam who was hiding the poisonous sword while sleeping on his stomach.

As the Imam was leading the prayers, while in the 2nd sajdah, the killer got up and quickly removed the poisonous sword hitting the Imam on his head with a big blow and the Imam (a.s.) said in a loud voice: "I swear by the Lord of Ka'bah, I have been successful". Gabriel shouted from the heavens: wallahi Tahaddamat Arkaanil Hodaa”.        

Shab-e-Zarbat (19th of Ramzan) or Night of attack on Imam Ali (as) at Kufa Mosque

The commander of faithful, the father of eloquence, the caretaker of the orphans, the shelter of the needy and the perfect of all humans after Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). Born in the House of Allah, Holy Kaaba, and martryed in the House of Allah, Masjid-e-Kufa. He died on the 21^st day of Ramadan 40 A.H. and buried in Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq).
On the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (as) we take this opportunity to extend our heartiest condolences to Imam of the time, Imam Mahdi (as) and the Muslim world. Oh Allah (SWT) help us live the life of Imam Ali (as)!
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) had prophesied his departure from this world several days before hand, and on the day of his martyrdom he mysteriously desired his sons Imam Hasan and Imam Hussain (as) to offer their morning prayers in the house and not to accompany him as they usually did to the mosque of Kufa. When Imam Ali (as) was leaving his abode, the household birds began making a great noise and when one of Imam Ali's servants attempted to quieted them, Imam Ali (as) said, "Leave them alone, for their cries are only lamentations foreboding my death."
On the 19^th of the month of Holy Ramadan (Mah e Ramzan) of the year 40 A.H, Imam Ali (pbuh) came to the mosque in Kufa for his morning prayers. Imam Ali (pbuh) gave the call for prayer (Azaan) and became engaged in leading the congregation. Abd-al-Rahman ibn Muljam pretending to pray, stood just behind Imam Ali (pbuh), and when Imam Ali (pbuh) was in a state of prostration, Abd-al-Rahman ibn Muljam dealt a heavy stroke with his sword, inflicting a deep wound on Imam Ali's (pbuh) head.
This was the time when Imam Ali (as) uttered his famous words : "Fuzto warab-il-Kaaba" - "By the Rab of Kaaba, I am successful".
Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had prophesied the assassination of Imam Ali (pbuh) and his issues. Regarding Imam Ali (pbuh) Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had said, "O Ali! I see before my eyes thy beard dyed with the blood

Major Signs before the Day of Judgement

All praises is due to Allah. We praise Him, ask him, and seek his forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from evils of ourselves and mischiefs of our deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides, cannot be misguided. Peace and blessings be upon the Final Messenger Muhammed, on his family and his noble companions , Ameen
Belief in Doomsday is one of the fundamentals and pillars of faith. It is the day when everyone is to get recompense and punishment for one's work and has to go to heaven or hell according to one's deeds. This is the reason each and every Prophet warned his people of the Day of Judgement.
As for the knowledge of the time of Qiyamah (End of the World) , it has not been given to any angel or Prophet. Nobody besides Allah knows when the final hour is.
The Quran states, O Prophet the infidels ask you about the time of Qiyamah. So tell them that it's knowledge is with Allah only.   (Surah Luqman)
However certain events are going to take place prior to the coming of the final hour. These events are known as the Signs of Qiyamah. All the Prophets informed their people of the signs of the final hour. Our Prophet Muhammed  being the last and the seal of Prophets, knowing that Doomsday is to come upon this very ummah, explained clearly and in considerable detail the signs of the final hour to the extent that sometimes he would lecture his companions all day on this subject.
 Abu Zaid (R.A.) says, 'The Holy Prophet  sat down on the pulpit after Fajar 

Halal & Haram Food Guide

"Halal Food" means food or product that contains NO pork, lard, bacon, ham, alcohol or any of their byproducts. "Haram Food" is not Permissible for Islamic consumption. Muslims must seek "Halal" and and avoid "Haram".
There is a fact about food ingredients that all muslims must know. As we may know that the prepared, canned, and frozen food have some addictives, enzymes, emulsifiers and some other chemical materials. These materials are either prepared or derived from plants or animals and some are synthetical. Hence, one has to find out what type of animal has been used for the preparation of these materials. If the source is pork, then definitely, it becomes haram (unlawful) for muslims to use or eat that kind of food.

The following list of Classified Ingredients are widely used in the Food Industries. Some of these ingredients are Halal (lawful), some are Mash-Booh (suspected), and some are Haram (unlawful). Please note that this is a partial list.

We have done our best to insure that the information we preset here is accurate and lawful to the islamic prospective, but if you find otherwise please let us know.

Partial List of Halal (Lawful) Ingredients
Nartural - AdditivesCitric AcidHoneyMustardPepperSaltSugarVinegar
Synthetic - AdditivesSodium BicarbonateSodium Citrate

Hell Concept In Islam

Hell In Islam - Introduction

Page 1 of a 2 page descriptions of Hell according to Islam - the sources of information in these pages is either The Quran(word of God) or The Hadeeth (Sayings of our beloved Prophet Peace be Upon Him). May Allah protect us all from Hell (Ameen)

The Creation of Hell-Fire

“Fear the fire, which is prepared for the disbelievers.”
[Ali'-Imran, 3: 131]

“Truly Hell is lying in wait- a destination for the transgressors.”
[an-Naba, 78: 21-22]

(One’s rejection of faith is transgression against Allah and himself).

Abdullah bin Umar (radiAllahu anhu) narrated: “Allah Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,
‘When someone dies, he is shown his destination morning and evening and if he belongs to the people of Paradise, (he will be shown his place) among the people of Paradise, and if he is from the people of Hell, (he will be shown his place) among the people of Hell.’”
[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
“There was a dispute between Hell and Paradise during which Hell said, ‘The haughty and the proud will find abode in me.’ And Paradise said, ‘The meek and the humble will find their abode in me.’ Thereupon, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, (addressing Hell) said, ‘You are the means of My punishment by which I punish those of My servants whom I wish.’ (and addressing Paradise), He said, ‘You are My mercy by means of which I will show mercy to those whom I wish. And each one of you will be full.’”
[Muslim]

The Gates of Hell

“The unbelievers will be led to Hell in crowds until, when they arrive

Paradise in Islam

"And whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it as he ought to strive and he is a believer; (as for) these, their striving shall surely be accepted."
[17:19]

Recently I took a trip to see my Dad, who happens to be a non-Muslim, in order for him to meet the latest addition to our family, and in order for me to yet again try to convince him that he should accept Islam. While I was there, however, I found out something about him that I never knew before. My father is a workaholic. This man works seven days a week, sometimes 10-to-12 hours a day. The saddest part being, that his labor is all for nothing, for Allah says,

"(These are) they whose labor is lost in this world's life and they think that they are well-versed in skill of the work of hands."
[18:104]

Now, even though the situation with my Dad threw me for a loop, it really got me thinking. How many of us, Muslims, are in the very same predicament as my father? How many of us are working hard for the life of this world, at the cost of the Hereafter? How many of us are putting in 40-plus hours a week at our jobs, and other recreational activities, while putting in only the smallest amounts of time when it comes to our Deen? Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, says that truly Man shall earn what he strives for. The question now is what are we truly striving and working for?

Maybe it's because at the end of the week, we are rewarded with something tangible for our efforts, a check we can see and touch. The Hereafter, although being equally as real, is at the same time, mystifying and ethereal in its nature. It's a delayed

Bibi Sakina (A.S), the young Hashimite Princess

Name: Rukeya (also known as Sakina) 

Father: Imam Hussain-bin-Ali-bin-Abu Talib (A.S) 

Mother: Bibi Umm-e-Rubab (A.S) Birth: 20th of Rajab Death: 13th Safar-al-Muzaffar, at Damascus, Syria 

Bibi Rukeya (AS) (also known as Bibi Sakina (A.S)) was the youngest daughter of Imam Hussain (A.S). Sakina is a derivative of "Sakoon" meaning "Peace". Imam Hussain (A.S) used to pray for a daughter in his night prayers, a daughter who would give him peace, and Allah (SWT) granted him his wish and blessed him with Bibi Sakina (AS).

BIbi Sakina was the most beloved daughter of Imam Hussain (A.S) and used to sleep on his chest every night. She was a lively child, full of love and happiness. Being the daughter of the holy Imam, she was different from other children of her age in many ways. She was very religious and enjoyed reading the Holy Quran and never missed her prayers. From a very early age, she took great care to make sure that her head and face were properly covered when in public.

Imam Hussain (A.S) was often heard saying, "A house without Sakina (A.S) would not be worth living in" She always had a sweet and cheerful smile and a very friendly nature. Everyone loved Sakina (A.S). Other children sought her company as much as the grown ups did. She was very generous and always shared whatever she had with others.

Like any other four-five year old when Sakina went to bed at night she wanted to spend some time with her father. Imam Hussain (A.S) would tell her stories of the Prophets (A.S) and of the battles fought by her grandfather Imam Ali (A.S). She would rest her head on her father's chest and Imam Hussain (A.S) would not move from her until she fell asleep.

There was a special bond between Bibi Sakina (AS) and her paternal uncle, Hazrat Abbas bin Imam Ali (A.S). He loved her more than he did his own children. If Sakina (AS) requested for anything, Abbas (A.S) would not rest until he fulfilled her request. There was nothing that Abbas (A.S) would not do to make Sakina (A.S) happy. During the journey from Madina to Mecca and then Mecca to Kerbala, Abbas (A.S) was often seen riding up to the mehmil (a special saddle made for women) in which Sakina (A.S) sat to make sure that she had everything she wanted. Sakina loved her uncle just as much. While in Madina

Fazilat About Hazrat Imam Ali Ibn e Abi Talib a.s according to Hadith's

O peoples ! accpet the Ranks of Hazrat Ali Ibn e Abi Talib a.s . 2.
"Tomorrow I shall give this standard to a person who loves Allah and the Prophet and who is loved by Allah and the Prophet and Allah will accomplish conquest of this fort at his hands. He is a man who has never turned his back towards the enemy and does not flee the battlefield".

And as quoted by Tabarsi and Halabi he used the words 'Karrar Ghayr-i Farrar' which mean one who attacks the enemy and does not run away (i.e. he is quite the opposite of the aforesaid two commanders).

The silence of the anxiously waiting persons was broken by the Prophet's words "Where is Ali?" He was informed that he was suffering from an ailment of the eyes and was resting in a corner. The Prophet said: "Bring him".

Tabari says: "Ali was mounted on a camel and was made to alight before the tent of the Prophet". This sentence shows that the ailment of the eye was so severe that it had made the commander incapable of movement. The Prophet drew his own hand on his eyes and prayed for him. This action and this prayer had an effect like the breath of Prophet 'Isa, for thereafter the eyes of Ali, the great commander of Islam, had no complaint throughout his life.

The famous exegist Suyuti in his renowned commentary Our al-Manthur' cites Tabarani's narration from Umm Salama that the Prophet once told his beloved daughter Fatima to call her husband Ali and their two sons Hasan and Husain. When they came, the Prophet covered them with a Fadak (a place near Madinah) cloak and puffing his hand on them, said: 0 Allah! these are the ahl of Muhammad (another version says aal i.e. family), so, shower your blessings and favours on aal Muhammad as you showered them on aal Abraham; You are the

The battle of Jamal (Camel)

Ayesha the daughter of the first Caliph Abu Bakr was in Makka for the pilgrimage when third Caliph Uthman was killed. She had always expected either Talha or Zubayr to succeed him and when she heard of Imam Ali's (A.S.) appointment as Caliph, she was very upset. And said, 'By God! Uthman was innocent, I will avenge his blood.'
Both Talha & Zubayr were brothers-in-law of Ummul Momeneen Ayesha. Her youngest sister was the wife of Talha, who was also a cousin of her father. Her eldest sister was a wife of Zubayr, whose son Abdullah was adopted by Ummul Momeneen Ayesha.
Ummul Momeneen Ayesha was a jealous woman. Now she declared herself as the avenger of the murder of Uthman and prepared to wage war against Imam Ali (A.S.), whom she had always hated.
She managed to recruit the support of the powerful clan of Bani Umayyah, to whom Uthman had belonged. The ex-governors of Uthman, who had been replaced by Imam Ali (A.S.), also joined her.
Yala the ex-governor of Yemen carried off to Makka all the treasure from Yemen when he was deposed. Amounting to sixty thousand Dinars, which he made over to Ummul Momeneen Ayesha along with six hundred camels, one of which was a rarity, a big-sized, well bred animal, valued at 200 gold pieces. It was named Al-Askar and was specially presented for the use of Ummul Momeneen Ayesha.
Talha and Zubayr also joined her, in spite of their oath of allegiance to Imam Ali (A.S.). A large number of Arabs were also paid to enlist in the army, whose fathers and brothers had been killed by Imam Ali (A.S.) in defending the Prophet's (S.A.W.) cause on the occasion of various wars in his time. Many a discontented Arab flocked under the Standard.
The preparations of war having been completed, Ummul Momeneen Ayesha's army proceeded to Basra. Before leaving, she had asked Umme Salma, a faithful widow of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), to accompany her. Umme Salma had indignantly refused, reminding Ummul Momeneen Ayesha that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) had said that Imam Ali (A.S.) was his successor and whoever disobeyed him, disobeyed the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) himself. She also reminded her of the time when he had addressed all his wives saying that the dogs of Hawab would bark at one of his wives, who would be part of a rebellious mob. She then warned Ummul Momeneen Ayesha not to be fooled by the words of Talha and Zubayr who would only entangle her in wrong deeds. This advice had a sobering effect on Ummul Momeneen Ayesha, who almost gave up her plan. However, her adopted son,

Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib's (as) behaviour towards his Foes (Enemies)

Talha bin Abu Talha was not only a bitter enemy of Islam, but was personal enemy of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as). His exertions to harm these two and their mission is a legion. In the battle of Uhud he was the flag bearer of the army of Quraish. Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) faced him and in a hand to hand encounter dealt him such a severe blow that he reeled and fell down. Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) left him like that and walked away from him. Many Muslim warriors ran up to Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) and advised him to finish Talha bin Abu Talha, saying that he was Ali's worst enemy, Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) replied:
Enemy or no enemy he cannot defend himself now, and I cannot strike a man who is not in a position to defend himself. If he survives he is welcome to live as long as his life lasts.

Cold Drink for Enemies in Battle of Camel (Jange Jamal)

In the battle of Camel (Jange Jamal) in the thick of the encounter his slave Qambar brought some sweet syrup saying:
My Master the sun is very hot you have been constantly fighting, have a glass of this cold drink to refresh yourself.

Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) looked around himself and replied:

Shall I refresh myself when hundreds of people around me are lying

Hadis-e-Kisa

Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah Ansari (R.A) narrates from the daughter of Holy Prophet (SAWW) Hazrat Fatimah Tuz Zahra (A.S). He said I heard from Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S) that she stated that one day my father came to me and said peace be upon you O’ Fatimah (A.S) so I said peace be upon you also. He said I am feeling weakness in my body. Then I said to him I seek refuge for you O’ father in Allah from weakness. Thus he said O’ Fatimah (A.S) bring Yemenite shawl and covered me with it. So I brought it and covered him with it. I looked at him his face was as shining and as glowing as the moon of the 14th night.
And not a little time was passed that my son Hassan (A.S) came and said O’ mother ‘ peace be upon you’ I said peace be upon you also O’ the comfort for my eyes and fruit of my heart. Then he said O’ mother I am feeling such a pure and holy fragrance from you as the fragrance of my grandfather prophet of Allah (SAWW). I said yes your grand father is under the shawl. Hassan (A.S) went toward the shawl and said peace be upon you O’ grandfather O’ the prophet of Allah (SAWW) may I come under the shawl with you. Then he said peace be upon you also my son and O’ the owner of my Hoz (the sacred pool in Heaven) I permit you. So he entered under the shawl with him.
Not a little time was passed that my son Hussain (A.S) came and said peace be upon you O’ mother I said peace be upon you also O’ my son O’ the coolness of my eyes and fruit of my heart. He said O’ mother I am finding such a sacred fragrance as of my grand father,

The Battle of Siffin

Location :	The plains of Siffin located close to the city of Allepo in Syria
When the battle was fought :	1st or 8th of Safar 37 A.H., January 657 AD for about 2 weeks.
Army of Imam Ali(a.s.):	90,000 men
Army of Muawiya :	120,000 men
Casualties:	25,000 from the army of Imam Ali(a.s.) and 45,000 from the army of Muawiya

Background and Reason
Having defeated Hazrat Aisha at the Jang-e-Jamal (Battle of the Camel), Imam Ali(a.s.) returned from Basra to Kufa in Rajab of 36 A.H. (January 657). He decided to transfer the capital of his government to Kufa from Medina because it was more centrally placed in the Muslim Empire, and he could halt Muawiya’s progress into Iraq. However, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s.) tried to settle matters peacefully by sending an envoy to Syria. He chose Jarir, who was the chief of Banu Bajila and governor of Hamdan. However, negotiations proved fruitless, and Muawiya's army pledged an oath that they would not wash or sleep a night at home, until the murderers of Uthman were brought to justice. Moreover, they also swore to bring to justice all those who sheltered the murderers - by which they (incorrectly) meant Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s.) and his followers.

Seeing that war was inevitable, Imam Ali(a.s.) gathered his forces, and, after at first planning to invade Syria from the North, he attacked directly, marching through the Mesopotamian desert. Arriving at Riqqa, on the banks of the Euphrates, the Syrian vanguard was sighted, but it withdrew without engagement. The people of Riqqa were hostile to Imam Ali(a.s.), and his army had great difficulty crossing the river. Eventually the townspeople offered their co-operation. So, finally, the army managed to cross the river, by means of a bridge of boats. Imam Ali(a.s.)'s army then marched along the right bank of the Euphrates, until they came across the Syrian outpost of Sur al-Rum, where there was a brief skirmish, but Imam Ali(a.s.)'s advance was not slowed. So in ZilHijjah 36 A.H. (May 657), the army of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s.) came into sight of Muawiya’s main forces, which were encamped on the river plain at Siffin.

Historian Yaqubi (2nd vol., p. 188) writes that Imam Ali(a.s.) had 80,000 men, including 70 Companions who participated in Badr, 70 Companions who took oath at Hudaibia, and 400 prominent Ansars and Muhajirs; while Muawiya had 120,000 Syrians.

The fight for the River

Muawiya had stationed his general, Amr ibn al-Aas, with 10,000 men on the river to stop Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s.)'s army having access to the water and to use water as a weapon. Imam Ali(a.s.) gave command of his army to the general Malik al-Ashtar, who led the attack; after heavy fighting, Amr's forces were dislodged from the river bank. Imam Ali(a.s.) immediately ordered that even though they had the control of the river, men from both sides would have free access to water saying "Our religion and ethical code does not

GHADIR-E-KHUMM

LOCATION OF GHADIR-E-KHUMM

The map shown is the map of Arabia. Ghadir is on the way from Mecca to Madina. While returning from Mecca to Madina, after the last hajj, alongwith his companions, the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) broke the journey at a lake, 3 miles away from Al-Johfa. He (S.A.W) halted at midday in a wayside tract of barren land with no shade other than that provided by a few acacia trees. A small lake is called as Ghadir in Arabic, so this place is known as Ghadir-e-Khumm. The name Ghadir is no longer in use.


WHAT HAPPENED AT GHADIR-E-KHUMM?

Tabarani and others have recorded the following tradition as related by Zayd ibn 'Arqam and transmitted through sources unanimously acknowledged to be reliable. Zayd says that the Messenger of Allah, Allah's blessings and peace be upon him and his posterity, delivered a sermon at Ghadir-e-Khumm under a cloth spread as a canopy on two large trees. He said:

"O my people! I am going to be recalled shortly and I must comply. I shall be interrogated and you also shall be interrogated. What will you say then?" The entire audience answered: "We shall bear witness that you did convey to us the message of Allah, and tried your best to guide us on the right path and always gave us good console. May Allah bless you with a good reward." The Prophet proceeded: "Why do you not bear witness that there is no god but

Medical Benefits of Fasting (Ramadan)

Most Submitters (Muslims) do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting.

Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effects of total fasting as well as so-called crash diets. Islamic fasting is different from such diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The caloric intake of Muslims during Ramadan is at or slightly below the national requirement guidelines. In addition, the fasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician.

Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and

Zulfiqar - Sword Of IMAM ALI a.s

 Zulfiqar (‘bifurcated’) is a well-known sword of Islamic history owned by Hazrat Ali, by many accounts, Muḥammad (PBUH) presented Zulfiqar to a young Ali at the Battle of Uhud. During the battle, Ali struck one of the fiercest adversaries, breaking both his helmet and his shield. Muhammad (PBUH) remarked “There is no hero but Ali and no sword except Zulfiqar”. By most historical accounts, Ali used the sword at the Battle of the Trench to cut a fierce Meccan opponent and his shield in two halves. The opponent was Amr ibn Abdawud, whose strength was often compared to that of a thousand men. No one had dared to fight him except Ali, who killed him with one powerful blow. Though Amr wore strong armor and carried powerful weapons, he is said to have been no match to Ali and his sword. The scimitar is one of the oldest and best known symbols of Islam. The sword was also used in the Battle of Karbala by Imam Hussain, and as a result it is seen as a symbol of honor and martyrdom. And it is now believed by the Shias to be in the possession of Imam Mehdi.

BATTLE OF KHYBAR ISLAMIC VICTORY

The Khyber

About a hundred miles from Madina on the route to Syria was an important settlement of the Jews called the Khyber. Literally "Khyber" means a fort, and the place was so named because it consisted of a series of forts. There were six or seven forts, and each fort was occupied by a different section of the Jews. It was an oasis in the desert, and was conspicuous for its fields and groves of date palms. It was an important market as well. After their expulsion from Madina, most of the Jews of Banu Qainuqa and Banu Nadir took refuge in Khyber. In the Battle of the Ditch, the Jews of Khyber had helped the Quraish. When after the Battle of the Ditch, the Jews of Banu Quraizah were executed, the Jews of Khyber vowed vengeance, and they planned an invasion of Madina on a large scale. They were seeking an alliance with the Quraish. In the meantime by the treaty of Hudaibiya, the Quraish had made a truce with the Muslims and were no longer free to join the Jews in an attack on Madina. That was the first advantage that accrued to the Muslims as a result of the treaty of Hudaibiya. After the neutralization of the Quraish, in any conflict between the Muslims and the Jews, the initiative now came to lie with the Muslims. Taking full advantage of this favorable situation, immediately on return from Makkah after signing the Hudaibiya pact, the Holy Prophet led a Muslim force to Khyber.

The battle

The Jews were caught in surprise at the appearance of the Muslim force. The Prophet asked them to submit. They ridiculed the offer and said that their forts were impregnable, and that they would teach the Muslims bitter lesson. They shut themselves in their forts and the Muslims besieged them. The first battle took place on the fort called Naim. The Muslim force was commanded by Muhammad

Story of the first Muslim Jinn

The story of how the first jinns of this ummah became Muslims was narrated by Abdullaah ibn Abbaas, who said:

"The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went out with a group of his Companions heading for the marketplace of Ukaaz. This was when the shayaateen were prevented from getting any news from heaven, and shooting stars (meteorites or comets) had been sent against them. The shayaateen went back to their people, who said, 'What is the matter with you?' They said, 'We cannot get news from heaven, and shooting stars were sent against us.' Their people said, 'Nothing is stopping you from hearing news from heaven except some new event that must have happened. Go and look in the east and the west of the earth, and see if you can find out what it is that is stopping you from hearing news from heaven.' Those who went out in the direction of Tihaamah came upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in Nakhlah, when he was on his way to Ukaaz, and found him leading his Companions in Fajr prayer. When they heard the Quran, they listened to it and said, 'By Allaah, this is what is stopping us from hearing news from heaven.' When they went back to their people, they said, 'O our people, we have heard a wonderful Recital (the Quran). It guides to the Right Path, and we have

History Of 1st Ramadan

Battle of Badr - which is the first battle between Mecca and Medina
residents. The people of Mecca were idol worshippers and the people of Medina were Muslims, in which the Muslims had a glorious victory.

The battle of Badr was the most important among the Islamic battles of Destiny. For the first time the followers of the new faith were put into a serious test. Had victory been the lot of the pagan army while the Islamic Forces were still at the beginning of their developments, the faith of Islam could have come to an end.

No one was aware of the importance of the outcome of the Battle as the Prophet (S.A.W.) himself. We might read the depth of his anxiety in his prayerbefore the beginning of the

Ramdan: A Month of Longing

The blessed month of Ramadan is here again. Hundreds of millions of Muslims will fast for a month. They will abstain from eating or drinking from dawn to dusk. They will stand for hours in prayers each night to remember their Lord and express their gratitude to Him, seek His forgiveness and aspire to come closer to Him. The month of Ramadan is easily the World's largest and longest spiritual festival. Muslims strive hard in this month to re-sew the torn fabric of human spirituality even as political and material impulses asunder it.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Quran instructs that its purpose is to teach Muslims

The Last Will of Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS)

Imam Ali's (AS) last will to his sons Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) after the attempt on his life by a stab from Ibn Muljam:

	My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world, and do not be seduced by it. Do not resent anything you have missed in it. Proclaim the truth; work for the next world. Oppose the oppressor and support the oppressed.
	I advise you, and all my children, my relatives, and whosoever receives this message, to be conscious of Allah, to remove your differences, and to strengthen your ties. I heard your grandfather, peace be upon him, say: "Reconciliation of your differences is more worthy than all prayers and all fasting."

khutba E Mina`a" Of Imam Hussain (as)

Approximately 2 years before the death of Muawiyah,Imam Hussain(as) Called all the respected personality of muslim ummah on hajj and delivered a detailed speech against them in "Minna".This speach is considered to be the start of the revolution of karbala and is also considered to be the idealogical base for karbala and a guideline for those who want to follow Him  on the path of ISHQ and JIHAD or MARIFAT and SHUJA`AT.Here are some selected paragraphs:-

"O' people take a lesson from the advice that God gave to His true believers, among which reproaching the Jewish scholars where he said:"

Janab-e-Hur(a.s.)

Hur was the name of one of the high-ranking commanders of the army of Omar-ibn-e-Saad who faced the grandson of the Prophet of Islam Imam Hussain ibn-e-Abi Talib(a.s.), with orders from Yazeed-ibn-Muawiah(l.a.) to either get Hussain(a.s.)'s allegiance for his corrupt Khalifat, or kill Hussain(a.s.) and all his friends. It was Hur and his army who first faced Imam Hussain(a.s.), and then kept them under siege, preventing them from getting water.
On the day of Ashoura, Hur made a huge decision. Right before the battle started, he left his position and the army he was commanding, and joined Imam Hussain(a.s.)

MALEEKA TUL ARAB KHADEEJA TUL KUBRA (A.S)

It has been divine practice that any nabi (prophet) has not been placed under obligation of any non-Muslim. According to the research scholars of Islam all ancestors of Holy Prophet Hzarat Muhammad (peace of Allah be upon him and his progeny) were momin and muwahid (believes and Muslim) as the writer of "Seerat-nabawiyya" while quoting the saying of Imam Fakhr-ud-din Raazi page 41 of his book writes that Holy prophet has said I had continuously been carried /transported from the aslaab(the loins) of Tahereen (pure chaste men) to the arhaam (the wombs) of Taheraat (pure, chaste women) and Allah had said that polytheists are Unclean and impure. So it is wajib and necessary that there should not be any of holy prophet's ancestor (grandfathers of grandmothers) polytheist.

RAMADAN

Purpose of Fasting in Islam

The evening prayer has attracted a larger than usual number of worshippers. Today, the advent of the new moon might herald the start of the holy month of Ramadan - the Muslim month of fasting. In an effort to observe the Sunnah of the Muhammad (PBUH), some worshippers are busy trying to sight the new moon when the call to prayer is made. After the prayer, the Imam is informed that the new moon has been sighted. Members of the council also confirm this news. This prompts worshippers to congratulate each other and the mosque is filled with the chants of Allahu Akbar (God is great).

Golden Words Of IMAM ALI a.s

• Knowledge and wisdom are really properties of a faithful Muslims, though lost to him. Get them back, though you may have to get them from apostate.
• Acquire wisdom and truth from whomever you can, because even an apostate can have them, but unless they are passed over to a faithful Muslim and become part of wisdom and truth that he possesses, they have a confused existence in the minds of apostate.
• Value of each man depends upon the art and skill which he has attained.
• One who imagines himself to be all knowing will surely suffer on account of his ignorance.

The 14 Masummen's Informations

HAZRAT MOHAMMAD-E-MUSTAFA (P.B.U.H.)




HAZRAT FATIMA-E-ZAHRA (A.S.)




HAZRAT IMAM ALI-E-MURTAZA (A.S.), THE 1ST IMAM




HAZRAT IMAM HASSAN-E-MUJTABA (A.S.), THE 2nd IMAM




HAZRAT IMAM HUSAIN-E-SHAHEED (A.S.), THE 3RD IMAM

signs of a mo'min

The 11th Imam was once asked of the signs of a mo'min (believer).He listed the following signs.


He is one prays 51 rakaats of salaa daily.
He prostates on Khake Shafaa.
He wears rings on his right hand.
He repeats the verses of Azhan & Ikama.