Gleanings from the Qurʾan: Sūrat al-Kawthar and Sūrat al-ʿAṣr
This summarized tafsīr intends to provide brief yet meaningful insights into certain chapters of the Holy Qur’an, namely Ṣurat al-Kawthar and Ṣurat al-ʿAṣr. Drawing from scholarly tafāsīr, it brings together various approaches to tafsīr to uncover the riches of the Word of God.
Sunan (Practices) of the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt: Takbīrat al-Iḥrām
This article focuses on the practical, a mustaḥab act of mulitple takbīr s in the daily ritual prayer. The daily prayer is central to the spiritual life and practice of all Muslims. As such, it is encouraged for a Muslim to beautify his or her prayer with the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).
Islam and War: Sayyid Sīstānī on the Ethics of Conflict
Reza Hemyari sat down with Sayyid Sulayman Hassan to discuss Sayyid Sīstānī's letter to the mobilization forces fighting ISIS.
A Review of Shahīd Muṭahharī’s Understanding Islamic Sciences
Naveed Ganjani provides a concise review of Shahīd Muṭahharī's text on the major disciplines studied in the Shiʿi scholastic tradition.
Notes on the Importance of Congregational Prayer
Congregational prayer is a source of both spiritual and social strength. Sakeb Ali illustrates this through quoting relevant passages from the Qurʾan and providing original translations of aḥādīth.
The Start of the Month of Ramaḍān: Legal Opinions and Community...
Sayyid Sulayman Hassan surveys the legal issues regarding determining the month of Ramaḍān, and offers principles for maintaining communal unity.
Devotional Theology: An Interview with Shaykh Vinay Khetia
Trenton Carl interviews Shaykh Vinay Khetia about the duʿāʾ and ziyārāt of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Shīʿī Theology through the Lens of Divine Justice
In part 1 of a summary-review on Najam Haider's book "Shīʿī Islam: An Introduction," Azhar Sheraze explores the book's introductory framing and characterization of Shīʿī Theology.
A Sketch of Muftī Jaʿfar Ḥusayn’s Contributions to the Shīʿī Community
A brief sketch outlining the efforts of Mufti Ja'far Husayn in Pakistan.
Shīʿī Institutions of North America: The Muslim Group – An Interview...
Al-Sidrah had the privilege to speak with Dr. Ghassan Zalzaleh, the head of the Board of Trustees of the Muslim Group.
