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[AssyriaTimes.com - Assyrian News Agency] Islamic Shari'a in Theory and Practice | AssyriaTimes.com: The Twelvers recognize the succession of Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law and the first man to accept Islam (second only to Muhammad's wife, Khadija), the male head of the Ahlul Bayt as opposed that of the caliphate recognized by Sunni Muslims. The Twelvers believe that Ali was appointed successor by Muhammad's direct order on many occasions, and that he is therefore the rightful leader of the Muslim faith.

[Ummah.com - Muslim Forum] Muslim in distress about his faith :(: The greatest phrase of dhikr that can relieve the distress of death is: “Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah (there is no god except Allaah).” This is what Talhah told ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him: “I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say a word which no slave says at the time of death but Allaah will ease his distress and brighten his colour.

[Mumbai Shia News] Mumbai Shia News: Saudi Wahhabi Government's another anti-Ahlul ...: Saudi Wahhabi Government's another anti-Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) Act. Shock and disbelief was the initial response last Wednesday as pilgrims to the Jannat al-Baqi cemetery were faced with a barrier cordoning off the graves of the four Shia .

[Krikor Tersakian] Krikor Tersakian: Iraq's unique Islamic Shi'a shrines explained: Najaf: Wadi al-Salaam Cemetery, the world's largest with more than 5 million burials: Iraqi Shi'a pilgrims march through this cemetery in Najaf, Iraq, on their way to Karbala with Imam Hussein flags. Shi'a make their annual pilgrimage to Karbala to mark the end of 40 days of mourning following the anniversary of the seventh century death of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohamed and son of Ali.

[sunniforum.com] help needed with a website for masjids: Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre 35 Hanover Square Leeds LS3 1BQ Husseini Mosque 127 Loughborough Road Leicester LE4 5LQ Ahmadiyya Muslim Association 67 Erskine Road London E17 6SA Imamia Mission Mosque 328 Romford Road London E7 8BS .

[Euro-Islam: News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and the United States] Majority of city council members vote for allowing Shia mosque to ...: Only the members of Danish People’s Party voted no, while the members of the Liberals and one Iranian born member of the Red-Green Alliance didn’t vote. The question about allowing the mosque to be built has created a heated debate and Iranians living in exile in Denmark have demonstrated against the passing of the district plan because they suspect the Iranian government of funding the mosque.

[Jafaria News] Jafaria News » Philippine - Shia Masjid and School left Incomplete ...: This is the only school that educates the youths to become religious leaders and guidance in the Philippines. There are approximately 50 male and 30 female students presently in the school.

[sunniforum.com] Shaykh Muhammed Bin Yahya Ninowy on the Ahlul Bayt?: They are called Ahlul Qisa'a, because according to the Hadeeth Saheeh narrated by (Imam Muslim in his Saheeh 2424, 4/1883 by way of Aisha, and by Imam At-tirmithiy in his Saheeh #3787, 5/663 by way of amro bin abi salama, and by Imam Ahmad in his "musnad" 6/292298304 by way of urn salama, and by Imam Tabarani 3/54, and by Imam Al Hakem 3/147, and by Imam Ibn Habban 15/433 and by Imam Al Bayhaqi 2/152, ....

[Islam in Africa Watch] International African Shia Federation « Islam in Africa Watch: The federation exists to promote the teachings of Islam as exemplified by the household of Prophet Mohammad (as) known as the Ahlul Bayt in preparing for the return of the Imam of the age his holiness Imam Mahdi (as). The return of the Imam will the federation believes usher in an age of complete social justice, equity and an end to corruption within society.

[Gift2shias's Blog] To wipe or to wash foots? « Gift2shias's Blog: According to Mustadrak al-Wasaa'el, narration 1/712: wa Arjulikum is the recitation of Ahlul-Bayt. Now, Allamah al-Hilli, in his “al-Risalah al-Sa'diyyah” says: .

[Shiite News / Largest Shia news portal] Shiite News / Largest Shia news portal » Eid-e-Zahra - An occasion ...: It is reported in Behar-ul Anwaar, Vol 45 and Jame-ur Ruwaat, Vol 02 that it was this time of the year when Ahle Bayt-e-Rasool (A.S.) brought their mourning to an end as Hazrat Mukhtar Saqafi (R.A.) - one of the great companions and true followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) - took revenge from killers of Imam Hussain (A.S.) by killing them all in the same manner as they did, and then he sent to Beemar-e-Karbala Hazrat Imam Zayn-ul Abideen (AS) the heads of the slaughterers of Imam Hussain (A.S.) including Ibne Ziyad and Umer bin Sa’ad. Umer bin Sa’ad was the first to shoot the arrow towards Hussaini camps and he then proudly said: “Be witness that me the first to shoot the arrow.”

[Muxlim Blog Posts] Who is shia? by salvation2010 | Muslim Blogs Online | Muxlim Blogs: Therefore those who faithfully followed the original teachings of the Holy Quran and remained faithfully attached to the prescribed course by the Holy Prophet , had to distinguish themselves from others who had discarded the divinely set up guides, the AHL AL BAYT. Thus those who followed Ali in the place of Holy Prophet, called themselves as the Shia's of Ali a.s, just to distinguish the Islam-Original which they faithfully followed and identified it as Shiaism.

[Javeedhussain's Blog] Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre: Much like the Islamic Foundation of Ireland, the foundation of Hussainia was laid by a few ShiaShia Muslims living and working in Ireland and as the numbers grew the time came to find a bigger and better space to serve properly the socio-cultural and religious need of this small but growing community.

[Aminah.alqaem.org] The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) and protection of the Islamic ...: They are desirous to know the very purpose, or goal, for which the exalted Imam Hussain (as) not only offered his own life but let his kith and kin be slain at Karbala. Now the most important question is: What made Imam Hussain (as) to choose this line of action?

[Islam & Pakistan First] Prophet's Wives are Ahlel Bayt. - Islam & Pakistan First: Salman Farsi's conversion to Islam left a great impression on the HolyProphet (S) and others. Throughout the years of the Holy Prophet's mission, Salman Farsi was one of the companions most dedicated in the service, defence and propagation of Islam.

[Saudiwoman's Weblog] Shias and Sunnis in Saudi Arabia « Saudiwoman's Weblog: The break in Islam into the two sects reminds me of the break between Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, with Shias resembling the Catholics with all these saints and rituals and Sunnis resembling Orthodoxies with an emphasis on puritanical practices. I have seen paintings of Ali bin Talib (RAA) that could just as well have been paintings of Jesus in a church with the beard and long hair.

[Deadpan Thoughts] Debunking myths about shia's part I | Deadpan Thoughts: Shaista : Muttah was coined to support the soldiers who would be traveling long distances, away from their wives.  The idea was obvious, and it allowed them to meet their desires without violating the limits set out by Allah.  However, Muttah as I understand is perhaps not practiced anymore because the world as a global village hardly has any distances that cannot be borne.  Muttah is also an exception for those who are not ready to support a life long relationship and it allows them timebound relation with another woman (who should not be in another active relationship/marriage)

[Katib] Ali was not a Shi'a nor was Umar a Sunni Part-VI « Katib: One of the reasons for such approach, of Sunnis towards Ahlul-Bait, in my opinion, that they are intimidated by some of the strange religious practices of the Shi’as. In addition, of course, the political and religious factors which steered Sunnis away from Ahlul-Bait’s teachings, by corrupted Muslim leaders throughout history.

[Gift2shias's Blog] Under Cover Shia Scholars: 70, pointed out that the chief of the Mongols, Ghazan, embrassed Islam through him and became a Shiite, and also his brother Shah Khudabanda who made his Shiasm apparent.Amongst the sheikhs that he was taught by, are Ibn Al-Muttahir Al-Hili and Khawaja Nusair Al-Din Al-Tusi. These are two prominent 12er figures.

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