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How to Recite the Quran with Urdu Translation: a Step-by-Step GuideLearning to recite the Quran with an Urdu translation is more than hearing two languages side by side. It is a way to slow down, recognise meaning, and let…
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The ethics of giving sadaqah in the name of the Ahlul-BaytSadaqah is the voluntary giving of charity in Islam, while zakat is a distinct obligatory obligation calculated on specified wealth and assets. Donating in the…
The muezzin and the Shia call to prayerThe muezzin is the person who gives the adhan, the public call that announces the arrival of a prescribed prayer time. In Shia Islam, this role is devotional,…
Imam Ali’s vision of creation and divine orderThe Sermon of Imam Ali on the Creation of the Universe is among the most powerful passages associated with Nahjul-Balagha. It presents the cosmos as a sign of…
Understanding Ahlul-Bayt in the Quran and SunnahThe Arabic expression Ahlul-Bayt is commonly translated as “the People of the Household” or “the Family of the House”. In Islamic writing, it usually refers to…
Organising a Virtual Muharram Majlis at HomeA virtual Muharram majlis can bring family members, friends, and the wider Shia community together when distance, work schedules, health, or caring…
The Story Of Sheikh Abdul Basit’s Lasting InfluenceSheikh Abdul Basit Abdus-Samad remains one of the most recognisable voices in Quranic recitation. His measured pace, powerful breath control and finely shaped…
The martyrdom of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq and his scholarly legacyThe martyrdom of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq in 765 CE, commonly dated to 25 Muharram 148 AH, is both a biographical event and a turning point in Muslim intellectual…
The Dua of Sabah: A Morning Supplication from Imam AliBefore the working day begins, many Shia Muslims set aside a few minutes to recite the Dua of Sabah, a morning supplication attributed to Imam Ali ibn Abi…