Story of the honey bee, a narration answered by Ayatollah Khoei (may Allah SWT have mercy upon him) to a student who asked him a question about his time and life- explained by Sheikh Shabbar Mehdi [ENG SUBS]

Grand Ayatollah Seyyid Abulqasim Musawi Al-Khoei (RA) was born in Azerbaijan, Iran 15 Rajab 1317 H. / 1899 A. D. and passed away in Najaf Al-Ashraf, Iraq on 8 Safar 1412 A.H.(August 8, 1992). Educated in the established traditional way of Shia Theology by well known jurists, he joined the world-renown theological institution in the holy city of Najaf Al-Ashraf in 1912, the year he migrated from Iran. At an early age, he attained the degree of ijtihad i.e. the process of arriving at judgements on points of religious law using reason and the principles of jurisprudence. This achievement normally warrants the title of ‘Ayatollah’.

He taught in Najaf for over 70 years. For 50 years, he specialized in supervising post-graduate studies, most advanced among which is ‘Bahth-al-Kharij’ – Graduation Classes – equivalent to a Doctoral thesis. Successful candidates are qualified to practice ‘Ijtihad’.
He is considered as the architect of a distinct school of thought in the priciples of jurisprudence and Islamic law, and one of the leading exponents of ‘kalam’-scholastic theology- and ‘rijal’- study of the biographies of transmitters of ahadith, the Prophetic traditions, ‘fiqh’- jurisprudence- and ‘tafseer’- exegesis of The Holy Qur’an. His interests included astronomy, maths, and philosophy.

He was a prolific writer in the aforesaid disciplines. He wrote 37 books and treatises, most of which have been published. His works include:

- Lectures in the Principles of Jurisprudence – 10 volumes.
- Biographies of Narrators of Tradition – 24 volumes.
- Islamic Law – 18 volumes.
- Al-Bayan fi tafsir al-Qur’an (The Elucidation of the Exegesis of The Qur’an).
- Minhaju-us-Saliheen (The Path of the Righteous) – 2 volumes, reprinted 78 times (guide book on religious practice and law).
- Anthology of Religious Questions – Concise version of the Path of the Righteous – in Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, English, Turkish, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, and Gujarati.
- Mabani al-Istinbat ( Edifices of Deduction) Principles of Jurisprudence.
- Ajwad-at-Taqrirat (The Best of Regulations) Principles of Jurisprudence.
- Sharh-el-Urwatul-Wuthqa (Commentary on The Steadfast Handle) – Jurisprudence.
- Treatise on Suspected Attire – Risala fil Libas Al-Mashkok,
- Evidential Jurisprudence.
- Nafahat-ul Ijaz ( the Fragrance of Miracles ), in defence of The Noble Qur’an.
(source - https://www.al-khoei.org/grand....-ayatollah-al-khoei/

Please recite Surah Al-Fatiha for his pure soul.

Full video from: The KSIMC of Stanmore (London)
Sheikh Shabbar Mehdi - Eve 13 Mahe-Ramadhan 1439 - 28/05/2018
https://youtu.be/CArWhbgVBSI

Dua Makarimul Akhlaq (The Honorable Morals) - in English and Urdu translation.

This supplication has been taught by our fourth Imam, Imam Zainul Abideen A.S and is a clear indication of the loftiness of moral virtues expected of a believer. Islam believes in the elevation of the human being, that a human is a great and dignified creation, far above the animal world. One of the signs of this dignity is the possession of noble and magnanimous qualities.

In order to achieve this behavioural excellence, man needs to overcome his base and selfish attributes, and cultivate noble qualities. In this Dua, the Imam specifies these qualities, and shows how we can try to inculcate (implant) them in ourselves. Taken as a lesson in Akhlaq, the Dua is a wonderful program for those who wish to excel in good manners. (source: al-islam.org)

Would highly recommend my dear brothers and sisters to read a book: 'In the Presence of the Beloved', by Agha Misbah Yazdi - for it contains commentaries on the three beautiful supplications: Dua Iftitah, Dua Abu Hamzah Thumali and Dua Makarimul Akhlaq.

Original Video from Hawzah Imam-al Mujtabah (حوزة الإمام الحسن المجتبى عليه السلام ):
https://youtu.be/Ar9HxluNKIs

Eid Ghadeer poem in Farsi (with English subtitles)

The love of Ali (AS) to believers, is as sunlight and water are to flowers. Through this love, we blossom. Through this love, our souls are beautified." Congratulations to our Imam e Zaman (ATFS) and to all the believers on the auspicious day of Ghadeer. 🌹❤

Special thanks to one kind brother for subtitling the video! May Allah SWT reward you.

Maulana Sayed Talib Hussain Mosavi's message to the Manqabat and Noha reciters.

Ayatollah Sayed Ali al-Sistani:

Question: Is it permissible to listen to revolutionary songs accompanied by sounds of piano, lute, drum, wind-pipe, and electronic piano?

Answer: If the music accompanying it is that *which is suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings*, it is not permissible to listen to it.

https://www.sistani.org/english/qa/01246/


Recent response by the Istifta Section, Office of His Eminence Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani

In the Name of Allah, the Most High

المناسبة لمجالس اللهو والطرب والرقص محرمة وغیرها جائزة ومنها الموسیقی الموسیقی العسكریة والحماسیة والجنائزیة، فان كانت الموسیقی الكلاسیكیة داخلة في القسم الاول فهي محرمة والا فلا وان كانت رعایة الاحتیاط احسن واولی .

It is not permissible to play or listen to music that is suitable for entertainment, amusement gatherings and dancing. [The crucial line is in it [music] being commensurate (equivalent) with the gatherings of entertainment and moral depravity.] Other types of music such as those that are used in army, the epic music and the music that is used for mourning are allowed. If classical music is included in the first category, then it is haram, otherwise it is not, and it is better to exercise precaution in regards to such type of music.

May Allah grant you success.


Ayatollah Basheer Hussain al-Najafi:

‪‫المكتب المركزي لسماحة ايه الله العظمى المرجع الديني الكبير الشيخ بشير النجفي دام ظله‬‎ ([email protected] wrote:‬)

In the name of Allah, One should fear Allah and avoid ll the prohibited acts such as singing as it is forbidden even it is in reciting the Holy Quran, praising Ahlulbait (PBUH)or the poetry on the tragic events . Also, using amusement instruments whose sound is similar to that of the singing is forbidden. Allah knows best.


(Excerpt of the lecture)
When the respected Di’bal ibn Ali al Khuzai comes in the presence of the Imam Ja’far, the Imam stands up for Di’bal and says
“Welcome to our helper who helps us through his through his hands, heart and tongue!”
Is there any poet like this today who truly helps the A’imma with his heart and tongue?
All these ‘singers’ (and those who work with music in the background) are nowhere near the dust under the feet of Shaheed Sibte Jafar Zaidi.
What a great poet he was! What a great style and manner he had! Shaheed’s rank is not less than that of Di’bal. He was the Di’bal of South Asia.
God have mercy on him, and may God raise him with the Ahlulbayt!

In this 3 mins short clip, Sheikh Nuru Mohammed explains the three types of Intidhaar (awaiting for the noble reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi AJTF). Although there are numerous ways on how we can await for the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (AJTF), but Sheikh Nuru briefly outlines the three beneficial ways.

The Philosophy of Awaiting for Imam Mahdi (A.S) explained by Professor Muhammad Shojaee, with English Subtitles.

In the short excerpt of the lecture by Ustad (Professor) Muhammad Shojaee, he speaks about the importance of paying attention to the Hussain of our time and how we should be able to respond to his call - "Is there a helper who helps me?" Our Imam of the Time, is "lonely, rejected, displaced and abandoned" by his friends but we should adopt certain qualities and responsibilities to be the friend and the helper of our Imam (A.S).

اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عَيْنَ ٱللَّهِ فِي خَلْقِهِ
(This verse is from the Ziyarat of Imam Mahdi (ATFS) on Fridays) -

Come! Let us recognise our aim and objective, which is only helping the Imam; and dedicate our life for this aim, as he is the watcher over us from Almighty Allah SWT. He is the eye of God and when the Divine Proof includes us in his supplication, how important it is for us that we should prepare the background for his reappearance. In this lies the pleasure of Lady Zahra (S.A) and it is through this reappearance that the heart of Ameer al-Mo'mineen (A.S) will get relief, and it is during the rule of this patronage that divine justice would be established.
(paragraph source: Noor Diary, Article - "Ziyarat of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) and the following words")

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This channel features the excerpts of the lectures of Ustad Muhammad Shojaee which are highly recommended to listen to and implement in our daily lives.

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خطبة المتقين- مرتضى قريش

Sermon of Al-Muttaqeen by Imam Ali (AS) - in Najhul Balagha (Sermon 193)

recited by Murtada Qurish
(Original video: https://youtu.be/84J3UVNouh0)

in English/Urdu Translation

و من خطبه له عليه السلام يصف فيها المتقين
( جس میں صاحبان تقویٰ کی تعریف کی گئی ہے)


Al-Muttaqeen sermon is one of the most famous sermons of Imam Ali (AS) in which he describes pious Muslims. The sermon characterizes the pious so well in their personal and social life that at the end of the sermon, Hammam, the Imam's companion who had asked about the characteristics of the pious, loses consciousness and passes away.
(Also, it is called the sermon of Hammam, as he was the cause of the delivering of this sermon)

خطبہ متقین، امیر المؤمنین(ع) کے مشہور خطبوں میں سے ایک ہے جو آپ کے شیعوں میں سے ہمّام نامی شخص کی درخواست پر آپ نے بیان کیا ہے۔ یہ خطبہ نہج البلاغہ میں ذکر ہوا ہے اور اس میں امام علی (ع) متقی لوگوں کے اوصاف بیان فرماتے ہیں۔ اس خطبے میں متقی لوگوں کی فردی، اجتماعی اور عبادی کردار اور رفتار کو یوں بیان کیا ہے کہ کہا جاتا ہے ہمام ان کو سننے کے بعد بے ہوش ہوئے اور وفات پاگئے۔ (اسے خطبہ ہمام بھی کہا جاتا ہے۔)

Dropbox link to view the PDF slides of this sermon:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xubs....uz2h66hvvhz/Khutbah%

Ziyarah of Imam Mahdi (A.S) to be recited after every Fajr (dawn) Prayer

Recited by Haj Mansour Arzi (with English and Farsi translation)
زيارة‎ - امام زمان عج
با صدای حاج منصور ارضی

امر دوم زیارتی است که هر روز بعد از نماز صبح مولای ما صاحب الزمان (علیه السلام) به آن زیارت کرده می شود و آن زیارت این است.

امام مهدى عليه السلام:
أكثِروا الدُّعاءَ بِتَعجيلِ الفَرَجِ فَإنَّ ذلِكَ فَرَجُكُم؛

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In English and Urdu translation

The Whispered Prayers, is a collection of 15 intimate conversations with Allah SWT and the 15 Whispered Prayers are extracted from the book of Imam Zainul Abideen A.S - known as Sahifa Sajjadiya, also known famously as the Psalms of Islam.

Munajaat means "talking" or "having a conversation". In this case, it is the intimate conversations of our Imam with his Lord. Conversing with God regularly is true spirituality, and these conversations between Imam Sajjad (as) and God will really open our eyes. Again, there are conversations for different spiritual states, such as being fearful, hopeful and thankful. Conversing with Allah according to our current spiritual state will only serve to enhance our relationship with him. (al-islam.org)

The prayers start with 'repentance', as repentance is the first step towards a genuine communion with God.

Orginal video: https://youtu.be/_Z-2loECee4

In English and Urdu translation

The Whispered Prayers, is a collection of 15 intimate conversations with Allah SWT and the 15 Whispered Prayers are extracted from the book of Imam Zainul Abideen A.S - known as Sahifa Sajjadiya, also known famously as the Psalms of Islam.

Munajaat means "talking" or "having a conversation". In this case, it is the intimate conversations of our Imam with his Lord. Conversing with God regularly is true spirituality, and these conversations between Imam Sajjad (as) and God will really open our eyes. Again, there are conversations for different spiritual states, such as being fearful, hopeful and thankful. Conversing with Allah according to our current spiritual state will only serve to enhance our relationship with him. (al-islam.org)

The prayers start with 'repentance', as repentance is the first step towards a genuine communion with God.

Orginal video: https://youtu.be/1SPktxAAkCA​