Quranic Reflection No 772. Āyat 49:10 – Relationships Defined by Islam

Bismillāh. Imam al-Sādiq (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts three days at the end of Shaʿbān and connects them with the month of Ramaḍān, God — the Exalted — records for him the fast of two consecutive months.” Wasā’il al-Shī’ah, vol. 10, p. 504 إِنَّمَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ ‎ The faithful are indeed brothers. Sūrat al-Hujurāt, … Read more

ALI 713: The Laws of Fasting (Ṣawm)

This online course offers a structured and practical study of the Islamic laws of fasting, delivered over two sessions. Participants will explore the definition and reality of fasting, with attention given to the intention (niyyah) and its details. The course will also cover the different types of fasts, acts that invalidate the fast, as well … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 771. Āyat 54:1 – Regarding the Splitting of the Moon

Bismillāh. The Prophet (s) said: “Shaʿbān is my month, and Ramadān is the month of God. Whoever fasts a day of my month, I will be his intercessor on the Day of Judgment, and whoever fasts the month of Ramadān will be freed from the Fire.” Wasā’il al-Shī’ah, vol. 10, p. 503 ٱقْتَرَبَتِ ٱلسَّاعَةُ وَٱنشَقَّ ٱلْقَمَرُ … Read more

ALI 712: Inspiration from ‘Ibadat Performed by the Ahlul Bayt (a)

The holy month of Ramadan is the best season for seeking Divine proximity, and the Ahlul Bayt (a) are the excellent exemplars of lofty ‘ibādat to Almighty Allah (swt). In this online course, we will have 10 sessions of 20 minutes each looking at Hadiths that mention the worship performed by the Holy Household of … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 770. Āyat 1:3 – Ar-Rahmān and Ar-Rahim

Bismillāh. From ʿAlī ibn Mūsā al-Ridā (a): “Whoever asks forgiveness from God — Blessed and Exalted — seventy times during Shaʿbān, God will forgive his sins, even if they are as numerous as the stars.” Bihār al-Anwār, v. 94, p. 90 الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ The Merciful [whose mercy is all-encompassing], the Merciful [whose special mercy is … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 527: Āyat 59:11 – La nature de l’hypocrite

Bismillah. D’après ‘Alī ibn Mūsā al-Ridā (a) : Quiconque demande pardon à Dieu — Béni et Très-Haut — soixante-dix fois durant le mois de Shaʿbān, Dieu lui pardonne ses péchés, même s’ils étaient aussi nombreux que les étoiles. Bihār al-Anwār, vol. 94, p. 90 أَلَمْ تَرَ إِلَى الَّذِينَ نَافَقُوا يَقُولُونَ لِإِخْوَانِهِمُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 769. Āyat 5:119 – A Mighty Achievement

Bismillāh. From the Forty Hadith on Rajab and Sha’bān  Ibrāhīm b. Maymūn asked Imam al-Ridhā ‘alayhis-salām:  What is the best supplication in this month? So, he (the Imam) replied: doing istighfār; surely whoever does istighfār seventy times in Sha‘bān, is like one who does istighfār seventy thousand times in other months. I asked him: How … Read more