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Ghadir Khumm

Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com Ghadir غدير pool, shallow water lake. The most famous shallow water lake in history is Gahdir Khumm, the place where the Prophet of Islam (ص) delivered a famous speech, nominating Ali ibn Abu Talib (ع) as his successor.

Husain’s Successors: Nine Infallible Imams

Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com The hero of Karbala’, Imam Husain (ﻉ), was succeeded by nine sinless and infallible Imams who led the Islamic nation and are still leading it to the Straight Path, the path of happiness in the life of this world and salvation in the life to come. Following is a […]

Karbala and Beyond

Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful INTRODUCTION: This book contains a brief yet documented narrative of an incident that took place in Kerbala’, Iraq, in 61 A.H. (After Hijra, or Hegira)/680 A.D. It has stamped the history of the Muslim nation ever since, and […]

As-Sirat Al-Mustaqeem

 الصراط المستقيم Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com Sirāt صراط: Path, highway; same as sabeel (sabīl). As-Sirāt Al-Mustaqeem الصراط المستقيم : The Straight Path is the one mentioned in Surat al-Fātiha and in numerous other verses under different other names, and it is a plea to the Almighty made by the faithful: الْمُسْتَقِيمَ إِهدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ […]

Du’aas Relevant to Death of a Person

STAGES OR PHASES OF THE HEREAFTER: منازل الآخرة Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com [Following is text excerpted from the GLOSSARY to Mary and Jesus in Islam, a new book written by Yasin T. al-Jibouri نص أدناه مقتبس من كتاب مريم و عيسى (ع) في الاسلام تأليف ياسين الجبوري You are requested to award it […]

Al-Husain: Lessons of a Lifetime

Writer’s Views Written by: Nazar Haidar Translated by Yasin T. al-Jibouri May Allah magnify our rewards and yours on the occasion of the somber anniversary of the tragedy of the Master of the Youths of Paradise, the Prophet’s grandson, al-Husain son of Ali, son of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of the Messenger of Allah, (peace and […]

Dhuhoor or The Reappearance

Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri yasinaljibouri@yahoo.com Below is a text excerpted from my upcoming Glossary of Islamic Terms. You are at liberty to quote it, publish it, circulate it, print it or post it on the Internet or use it in any other way you deem appropriate. Allah is the One Who enables us to […]

Preface: The Holy Quran

Written by: Yasin T. al-Jibouri (This is the Preface to the English translation by SV Mir Ahmad Ali being published by both Tahrike-Tarsile-Qur’an in New York and the United Muslim Foundation of Lake Mary, Florida.)

We Should not Dichotomize Islam

By: Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa Many Muslims divide Islam into Sunni and Shi’a. In the opinion of this Writer, we should try to keep unity and “unitedness” (Wihda الوحده) between the two of them. This is a considered opinion and is based on various verses of the Holy Quran, which will be discussed in this […]

Al-Falaah

Islamic Conditions for Success & Achievement By: Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa It is the purpose of this brief article to discuss the notion of Falaah (Acheivement &/or Success) in a Muslim’s life, and also to glance at conditions necessary to gain it. Heavy reliance shall be placed Upon the verses of the Holy Quran.