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Human Glory; The Story of Feeding in Sura al-Insan

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Both Hasan and Husayn were sick. when the Prophet, along with a group of his companions came to see how they were doing. The Prophet said to Imam ?’Ali: ‘O’ Abul Hasan! It would be good if you took an oath (to Allah) for your children to be cured from their sickness...

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Complaint against Husband (story)

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During the days of his Caliphate, Emir al-Mumenin, Imam Ali (AS) used to personally listen to the grievances and complaints of the people. Once, the days were hot and people did not venture out of their houses after midday. Imam Ali (AS) sat everyday outside his house...

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Imam Kazim's Debate with Harun about Fadak

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In some cases, we come across certain claims and remarks in the statements of the infallible Imams which are unusual. Such remarks underline a specific goal and strategy, which is in fact the Imamate strategy. The debate of Imam Kadhim (as) and Harun about Fadak is among such issues...

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Prophet Ibrahim and the Worship of Idols

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Namrud, the King of Babylonia, was once informed by his astrologers that someone was going to be born who would destroy his kingdom. He would teach people another religious concept: that of worshipping none but only one God...

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Divine Trials and tribulations of Prophet Job (Ayyub)

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...But then, he became the object of Divine trials - not for having committed any sin but rather for raising his rank and status - such that Allah (SWT) took back all the bounties that He had given him and afflicted his body with an incurable disease...

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Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) and taking care of the poor

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Amir al-Mu'minin, Imam Ali (AS), during his Caliphate, would often undertake tours to survey the markets. He used to walk in the markets alone, with no escort, no servant and no companion and advice and guide the traders there. He had a very soft corner in his heart for the old, the weak, the infirm, the disabled, orphans, the poor and children were always his favourites...

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Taste the heat of fire! (story)

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Tired and exhausted with the waterskin on her back, she was gasping and going towards her house where some innocent children, their eyes fixed at the door, were eagerly waiting for the arrival of their mother. On her way, a stranger man approached her...

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Lady Narjis Khatoon, mother of Imam Mahdi (A) (story)

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The name of the mother of our 12th Imam, Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (A) is Lady Narjis Khatun. She was also called Malika. She was not from Arabia. She was the grand-daughter of the Roman Emperor of the time. The history of her arrival into Samarra is very interesting...

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Imam Hassan al-Askari and the Christian Rain-Maker (story)

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In the time of our 11th Imam, Imam Hasan al-Askari (A) there was a drought in Baghdad. The people were very worried and prayed for rain, but there was no rain. Then a strange event occurred. A Christian priest came out and told the Muslims that he could make it rain. He raised his hands up to the sky in prayer, and it began to rain heavily!...

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The Horse That No-one Could Ride (story)

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One day he the king was given a horse that refused to let anyone ride it. It was a big and strong horse, and many riders were thrown off its back and hurt. The evil king had an idea. He thought of inviting the Imam (A) to the palace and then asking him to ride the horse...

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