Ali Jamaleddine
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History
Medina: the Roots of Karbala
The likes of Umar ibn Sa’ad and Shimr were reported beating the women and children with whips. They tied defenseless…
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Religion
Confessions of a Pencil
We need that sharpener alongside the pencil. At different times, we will peel the skin of the pencil. Be it…
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Religion
Lying: the Destructive Weapon
A lie can give instant gratification but that is only the outer ‘cloak’ it wears. The reality has not changed,…
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Babies Who Spoke
“So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought.” (7:16) History is filled with stories about miracles and happenings…
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Religion
The Corruptors of Knowledge
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) says, “God has two arguments against humans: an external argument and an internal…
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History
Occultations Before Imam Mahdi
Given both definitions, some people cannot seem to accept the idea of God’s representative being ‘in occultation’, and others seem…
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History
The Oppressed Grandson of the Prophet
The Holy Prophet and our Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them all) underwent numerous hardship in their service of the…
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Religion
The Message of Ghadeer
The first point is obvious given that the Prophet “does not speak from [his own] inclination” (53:3), and that all…
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Religion
Curing Calamities
But along with patience we also need to supplicate, make Du’a. Allah says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to…
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Religion
Preventing Calamities
Apart from being tests, hardships and calamities are to be viewed as reminders. They sometimes remind us of who we…
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