By Shaikh at-Taa’efah, Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibn Hasan al-Toosi (a.r.)
In this article, we introduce our readers to the famous book “Kitaab Al-Ghaybah” by the revered scholar ‘Shaikh at-Taa’efah’ Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibn Hasan al-Tusi (a.r.).
The following are some of the titles conferred upon this great personality: “The Imam of the Imamiah sect after the Infallible [...]

Allah is Beneficent and Merciful upon His servants. None can surpass Him in His love and compassion. The love of a mother – inspite of it intensity and enormity – cannot match the mercy of Allah. When the love of a mother cannot see her child in any kind of difficulty, then how can it [...]

The above phrase and sentences similar to it form a part of the prayer of Dua-e-Nudbah which we generally recite on Friday mornings. They illuminate our hearts with the remembrance of Imam (a.s.). The sentence itself is very beautiful and meaningful though it is a request. It poses the question ‘Where is he?’ in the [...]

This world is an amazing place. Innumerable miracles are ensconced in its particles. Countless bounties rain on it, day and night. Numerous lights illuminate the forehead of its horizon. Myriad fragrances inhabit its air. Limitless birds with mind-boggling melody sing the praise of its nature. How beautiful is the universe! Notwithstanding its encompassing subtlety, it [...]

How can one eulogize that virtuous soul which not only made itself proximate to the source of light but enveloped its entire self within the shadow of that light. This light is not an ordinary illumination but the pure radiance of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) around which that person would circumambulate until he became the [...]

It is a fact that the earth has never been devoid of Allah’s sincere servants. The History is a witness that the virtuous servants of Allah have always worshipped Him without any anxiety. The rich and powerful stratum of society mocked at them, insulted them and severed relations with them. However, they never wavered [...]

Esoteric Sciences of Aale Muhammad (a.s.): The book ‘Al-Ghaybah’ is among the most valuable legacies of our religion. The book is on the subject of Imamate, which is our central and fundamental belief.
This invaluable book was practically lost but for an old manuscript. Even there, the errors of the copier had caused confusion in concepts. [...]

When the talk is about elevations, heights and altitudes, human thoughts wander from the point of commencement in search of the end or at least to the benchmark of elevation. But the wings of human thoughts fly only to the extent of one’s capacity and aptitude, after which its feathers start falling. At the end [...]

.!.
Every era has a distinct Imam (leader). Some people consider the Holy Quran to be an Imam. There are others who differ. The Holy Quran is not a book for any specific age  rather it is a book for all times. The discussion about the Imam of the Age assumes greater importance in the light [...]

.!.
The world judges a man by two parameters – his achievements and his legacy. Our subject of discussion will deal with the latter. We Shia Isna Asharis believe in the infallibility and hidden knowledge of our Imams (a.s.). Whenever we want to study the way of life of any Imam (a.s.) we focus our attention [...]