Rahiyan-i-nūr On a pleasant evening, there was an announcement in the sisters hostel which brought about a breath of joyfulness among the students, causing them to rush to sign their names to register for the Rāhiyān-i-nūr trip. This was an opportunity to travel to junūb, the south of the Iran … [Read more...]
Haẓrat Fatimah (AS) – The Perfect Role Model
On the necessity of a perfect role model Based on the concept of divine grace, prophets need to be sent by Allah (SWT) for the actualization of the goal of creation. The prophets of Allah (SWT) are men of honour, integrity and outstanding characters so that they can function as a source of … [Read more...]
Pilgrimage to Karbala
Certain names bear a significance that far transcends the particular persons, places, or objects they denote. A prime example of such a name—arguably, the most outstanding example—is Husayn. Husayn is more than just the given name of the third imam of the Shia faith. Husayn exemplifies an … [Read more...]
A talabeh’s experience of the Arba’īn pilgrimage
Abstract Here I recount my experience of the Arba’īn pilgrimage to Karbala, annually attracting over twenty million pilgrims, known as the world’s largest human gathering. I recount the journey with my madrasah’s caravan across the Iranian border towards the holy city of Najaf. A key … [Read more...]