Abstract: The previous parts offered and explanation on the close connection between Imam Husayn and Imam Mahdi in hadiths and why Imam Mahdi refers much to Imam […]

Part 2 of this series further builds upon qualities such as moderation, humbleness, enjoining good and forbidding wrong, unity, truth, justice, environmental awareness, and having firm […]

This part of the series expands on the quality of the people during this time, including their intellectual condition and scientific and technological advancements. This series […]

This series will offer a basic overview of the concept of the ‘End of Times’ from the viewpoint of the dominant world religions, as well as […]

Part 1 of this series illustrates on the importance of community- building in the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad’s efforts to put it into practice. Prioritized qualities […]

This series focuses on the advantages of piety (taqwa) in Islam. This part delves into the qualities of loving God and loving others for His sake, […]

This paper is the third part of a series of three papers on the subject, initially conceived as part of a series of lectures delivered by […]

ABSTRACT: Of the most important names God uses to describe Himself in the Qur’an is that of light (noor). God Himself is the supreme Light and […]

This paper is the second part of a series of three papers on the subject, initially conceived as part of a series of lectures delivered by […]

This article outlines the importance of prophet Abraham, who played an outstanding role in establishing the monotheistic tradition, hence, he is considered to be the founder […]

This part further defines the faithful as those who will achieve true success and offers an illustration of who the faithful are, and what they will […]

This series of articles elucidates the merits and consequences of piety as seen in the Qur’an, hadith, and the lives of the Ahlul Bayt, and introduces […]

ABSTRACT In the previous part, we studied the fact that suffering is a reality of our life; it is so important that more or less every […]

This series of articles elucidates the merits and consequences of piety as seen in the Qur’an, hadith, and the lives of the Ahlul Bayt, and introduces […]

This paper is the first part of a series of three papers on the subject, initially conceived as part of a series of lectures delivered by […]

In the first part, we studied the significance of dua. Based on Islamic narrations, dua was introduced as “the core of worshiping God” and “the weapon […]

This series of articles elucidates the merits and consequences of piety as seen in the Qur’an, hadith, and the lives of the Ahlul Bayt, and introduces […]

What is the Islamic view of hardship? Do we suffer because it is a sign of being good or immoral, or does it depend on other […]

Spirituality has a significant role in man’s life without which life will become monotonous and unsatisfying. Everyone seeks spirituality in his life, even though he may […]

eople are to strive to purge themselves of the superficial aspects of this world. Once we do so, a new life – or the “Goodly Life” […]

This Munajat (“whisper prayer”) is very similar to a monologue, recited by Imam Ali (a) addressing God. The Imam (a) highlights and emphasizes that God is […]

he place where someone says their prayer is of great importance and various conditions pertaining to it have been enumerated in manuals of Islamic law.

It is an essential part of prayer to recite Surat al-Hamd, as indicated by several narrations, the most famous of which is the following Prophetic hadith: […]

Dua is one of the very important notions in the Quran, which is very difficult to translate. Equivalents like praying, calling, or supplicating do not precisely […]

This paper is based on lecture 14 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.

ABSTRACT: Fasting is a practice that has always been recommended by health experts throughout history, and is practiced in religions other than Islam, such as Christianity, […]

This paper is based on lecture 13 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.

In the previous part, we discussed divine plan for human salvation in general and then we focused on the role of hardship in human life and […]

Human beings are labouring towards their Lord and will eventually encounter Him. Once we struggle to eliminate the superficial aspects of this world we will be […]

This paper is based on lecture 12 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.

One of the tasks of all prophets (a) in general and of the Noble Prophet of Islam (s) in particular was to purify people. Regarding this, […]

This part studies divine mercy as illustrated in the way God rewards. Our happiness in the Hereafter depends on our faith and actions, and we need […]

This paper is based on first part of lecture four and all of lecture six of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali […]

This part of the digression focuses on the qualities of those who qualify themselves to receive extra mercy from God.

This paper presents some of the most prominent and finest of the Imam Husayn’s and his companions’ virtues, namely, ardent love for Allah (swt), great honor, […]

In this part, the text explores the different types and levels of divine forgiveness and understand how God may even transform one’s immoral deeds into good […]

In this part, we will study the role of God’s mercy in guiding mankind which includes sending books of guidance. God’s mercy also provides humankind with […]

This dua is mentioned in the books, al-Balad al- Amin and al-Misbah of al-Kafa’mi. It is related from Imam ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn Sayyid al-Sajidin from his […]

One of the important aspects of prayer is to observe its correct timing and wearing proper clothing during prayer is one of the conditions for acceptance […]

This paper is based on lectures 9, 10, 11, and 12 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in […]

n this paper, we will try to develop an acquaintance with aspects of the Islamic moral system while taking a glance at the fruits and outcomes […]

According to Allamah Majlsi, Du’a Kumayl is the best du’a. This du’a, narrated from the prophet Khidr (a), has been taught by Imam ‘Ali (a) to […]

In this paper, the author examines the first three months of the Islamic Lunar Calendar 1432 i.e. Muharram, Safar and Rabi‘ al-Awwal.

The Supplication of Abi Hamza al-Thumali is narrated from Imam Sajjad (a) and is one of the most precious and well-known of prayers, enjoying a high […]

In Islamic scriptures, prayer and fasting are considered to be two precious gifts offered by God to His servants.

God’s mercy plays a part in human guidance as He sent humankind messengers with the impeccable qualities of empathy and gentleness. Indeed, God has provided humanity […]

In this paper, the author examines the infiniteness of God’s mercy and His aim in creating man as seen in His qualities and actions, in divine […]

In this paper, the author examines the infiniteness of God’s mercy and His aim in creating man as seen in His qualities and actions, in divine […]

In this paper, the author examines the infiniteness of God’s mercy and His aim in creating man as seen in His qualities and actions, in divine […]

Intention is the most important aspect of the prayer. Intention is not a part of prayer and other worships; rather it is the spirit of every […]

In this part, more narrations are cited to provide a description of the Ahlul Bayt. Narrations from Sunni texts will also be used to reveal the […]

This paper is based on the first three lectures of a series of 17 lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.

Supplication of Al-Iftitah is generally recited during each night of the month of Ramadan. This article is to explain some of its main themes such as: […]

Allah (swt) has created human beings to act as His vicegerents on earth and, like all other forms of living beings, human beings cannot be complete […]

This article studies the ways the Qur’an and hadiths have treated the process of self-development and described man’s effort and struggle to achieve piety and spirituality.

The process of self-development has different stages. In what follows, I will try to study briefly the whole process and refer to its major stages.

The concept of wilayah plays an important role within Shia doctrine. While much focus has been placed on its vertical dimension—i.e., the connection between the wali […]

Despite the evolution of renaissance that led to the processes referred to as ‘liberalisation’, ‘consumer lifestyle’ and ‘gross materialism’, mankind still faces a kind of dichotomy. […]

It is clear that the ultimate aim of the spiritual journey is to get as close to Allah (SWT) as much as possible. However, the notion […]

Based on several narrations, “patience” has been interpreted as fasting due to the fact that fasting, consisting of abandoning certain acts such as eating and drinking […]

Journal of Ma’rifat e Akhlaghi, No. 3, Summer 2010. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/ethics.pdf”]

In this paper the author discusses the three major qualities that everyone needs to acquire for their spiritual progress, namely love (which has been described as […]

In these three months the blessings of God come down to the inhabitants of the world more than any other time. In this period, there are […]

There are a number of ways to understand the best qualities of human beings in Islam. One way is to study how God has described the […]

Ma’rifat Falsafi, Vol. 6, Issue 3, Spring 2010, pg213-262. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/44013882307.pdf”]

Pajuhesh haye Falsafi Kalami, Vol. 11, No. 2, Issue 42 Spring 2010, pp. 56 – 77. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/shomali-er.pdf”]

There are five instructions given by all Muslim mystics which are indeed rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

The issue of wilayah is one of the most fundamental Islamic concepts in the Holy Quran and Islamic hadiths. The purpose of this article is twofold. […]

In what follows, I will try to refer briefly to the main elements of the Muslim understanding of this communication in general, and the divine communication […]

Publication of this issue has coincided the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be with him and his household) and the Week of Unity. This […]

In this paper, the author discusses the importance of reason in Islam, its relevance and connection to true faith and also explains what authority is in […]

Journal of Elahyat Ejtemayi, Issue 1, Summer 2009 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/Elahiyat-wilayat.pdf”]

In this paper, the author discusses, in brief, the methodologies used by scholars in studying spirituality. He classifies it into three approaches, i.e., the philosophical approach, […]

Publication of this issue has coincided great occasions in Islamic calendar. This summer comprises of the blessed months of Rajab and Sha’ban and the holy month […]

It remains a lifelong undertaking to discover to what extent we are prepared to be at the service of our Lord and prefer His Will to […]

It is a common idea amongst all religious and spiritual traditions that human beings should have some kind of self-control. Although we enjoy free will, we […]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 132, Winter 2008 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/wilayat,%20marifat.pdf”]

One of the important discussions in moral philosophy concerns the origins of morality or, in other words, the foundations, on which morality is based. There have […]

One of the most important problems in today’s world is the environmental crisis. It seems that this problem started when modern man stopped understanding himself as […]

No doubt life in its all forms enjoys a very high status in Islam. Human life is one of the most sacred creatures of God. In […]

The image of God as presented in the Qur’an is one that speaks of Him in personal terms. God has a personal relationship with every individual. […]

Ma’rifat Falsafi, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Winter 2007, pg 219-262. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mrf017.pdf”]

This book is an invitation to a journey, an interior journey of discovery in quest of a lost treasure containing the most precious jewels of the […]

Journal of Shi’a Shenasi, Issue 8, Winter 2005 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/tanz.pdf”]

Journal of Shi’a Shenasi, Issue 9, Spring 2005 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/aql.pdf”]

Hamshahri, kherad naameh, Issue 24, Summer 2004 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/value_of_life.pdf”]

Journal of Shi’a Shenasi, Issue 5, Spring 2004 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mshb.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 62, Winter 2003 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/MAR062Htm21176.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 63, Winter 2003 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/gfgtu.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 62, Winter 2003 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/jahan.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 19, Winter 1997 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar019pdf44.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 15, Winter 1996, pg 51-58 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar015.pdf”]

Journal of Howza wa Danishgah, Issue 8, Autumn 1996 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/HVD008Htm23502.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 16, Spring 1996, pg 78-81. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/pf.pdf”]

Journal of Kalaam Islaam, Vol. 7, Issue 25 pg 90-93. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/kamal.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 14, Autumn 1995, pg 80-84 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar014.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 13, Summer 1995. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar013pdf82.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 10, Autumn 1994 [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar010pdf78.pdf”]

Journal of Ma’rifat, Issue 11, Summer 1994, pg 73-77. [flipbook pdf=”http://shomali.kawtharlearningcircle.org/pdf/mar011.pdf”]