Posts
Imam Hasan’s Peace Treaty: Wisdom, Restraint and StrategyThe peace treaty of Imam Hasan ibn Ali is one of the most important examples of political judgement in early Islamic history. After the martyrdom of Imam Ali…
Navigating Nahjul-Balagha With ConfidenceNahjul-Balagha can seem daunting when you first open it. Its language is elevated, its subjects range from worship and justice to government and personal…
The historical role of the Qari in Shia gatheringsThe qari, or Quran reciter, has long held a distinctive place in Muslim religious life. In Shia gatherings, the qari does more than pronounce Arabic verses…
Reflections on Imam Ali’s Supplication from the Battle of SiffinReflections on Imam Ali’s Supplication from the Battle of Siffin open a window into the spiritual pressure of leadership during conflict. Siffin was a military…
The Dua of Iftitah and its place in Ramadan devotionThe Dua of Iftitah carries a weight in Shia devotional life that few other supplications match. Recited nightly across congregations from Karachi to Kuala…
A guide to the major Shia Islamic holidays and their meaningsAcross the Shia tradition, the lunar calendar is marked by holy days that honour the Prophet, his Ahlul-Bayt, and the events that shaped the faith. These…
Mubahala and the distinguished status of the Ahlul-BaytThe event of Mubahala demonstrates the status of the Ahlul-Bayt through a dramatic Quranic encounter involving the Prophet Muhammad, his closest family, and a…
Reciting Surah Yasin for the deceased: a source of light and mercyIn the Shia devotional imagination every chapter of the Quran carries its own fragrance, yet Surah Yasin is spoken of in a hushed, reverent tone. Many scholars…
Understanding Shia and Sunni views on the imamateThe question of who leads the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad remains one of the most defining theological distinctions between Shia and Sunni…
Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai: a beacon of Shia scholarshipBorn in the early twentieth century in the Azerbaijani-speaking city of Tabriz, Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai became one of the most consequential Shia…