The word ‘patience’ is at the very least uttered by the literate populace of society. From the dawn of realization to the last breath, patience acts as a soothing balm on the wounds of the heart. Everyone knows this doctor but nobody recognizes him. Everybody is familiar with it yet it lingers in the pale of unawareness. Here patience signifies the act which works towards the satisfaction of Allah (Blessed and High be He).

.!. Intercession is the fragrant nerve of the Islamic doctrine called HOPE. With the help of hope, every Muslim – regardless of his sect – comforts himself and ultimately, departs from this transient world. Every Muslim, worth his salt, is a firm believer of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) being the ‘Intercessor for the Sinners’. That [...]

.!. Mumbai’s largest circulated daily newspaper, The Times of India had published an article on February 6, 2006 by an extremist, Abu Bakr, captioned ‘Why should Muharram be considered sacred?’ The article and its claims were effectively debunked in the same newspaper. Following is the gist of the article. Mr. Abu Bakr: Unfortunately your inability [...]

Here, we will present an introduction of the book “Asraar-e-Shahaadat”. Our esteemed readers must have come across the name of this book in various articles written in previous Muharram issues. To summarize and review a colossal book like ‘Asraar-e-Shahaadat’ in a small treatise like this is a nigh impossible task. We may not be able [...]

(Continued from the previous issue of Al-Muntazar) (3) “Salutations upon the one, whose soil (dust) is blessed with healing powers.” The above sentence infers that Allah the Almighty has decreed the soil, upon which the pure blood of Imam Husain (a.s.) was spilled, to become a cure for every ailment. Our magazine Al-Qaem Al- Munatazar [...]

.!. “… And We did not make the vision which We showed you but a trial for men and the cursed tree in Quran as well?” (Surah Bani Israel: 60) Tabari, explaining the revelation of this verse, has written about a dream that Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had. The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) dreamt that the children of [...]

.!. Youths reflect the society in which they live. They are the future of the social structure they represent. Youngsters today epitomize uncontrolled autonomy and unwarranted waste of precious time in matters of the world. The picture of an ideal youth today is of a financially well-off and worldly updated youngster desiring a luxurious and [...]

  Peace be upon you O guardian and supervisor nominated by Allah on His creation  The word ‘ayn’ means ‘eye’ (Surah Maidah (5), Verse 54), similarly another meaning is derived from it is ‘spring’ (Surah Baqarah (2), Verse 60). The Holy Quran has used this word in context with these two meanings; otherwise the word [...]

 All the sects of Islam in general, and in particular, the Shiah are steadfast in their belief, that prior to the advent of the Day of Judgement (Qiyamat), injustice and inequality will be rife in the earth. In such a condition, Allah, through His Proof (Hujjat) will fill the earth with justice and equality, as [...]

  Husainiyyat (the belief in Imam Husain (a.s.) and his mission) is the cure for all tribulations. Husainiyyat is a source of encouragement and motivation for those whose rights have been snatched. Husainiyyat is bravery and courage against those pushing the weak and the downtrodden to the precipice of destruction through wealth, power, oppression and [...]