Category Archives: Beliefs and Practices

Hypnosis is a trance-like condition characterized by an altered state of consciousness, diminished will power, and an increased responsiveness to suggestion. People differ in their suggestibility to hypnosis. A person cannot be hypnotized against his will; he must obey the … Continue reading →

There are numerous traditions in connection with the rights of the believers and brothers-in-faith. A few of such traditions are quoted below : Mualla Bin-Khanees asked Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a.s.): “What are the rights of the believing brother ?” Imam … Continue reading →

Allama Hilli in his book `Qawaidul Ahkam’ counsels his son Fakhrul Muhaqqiqin in the following words : “You should practise Sileh Rahmi with the pure descendants of the Sadaat also. The Almighty Allah has emphasized upon this duty so much … Continue reading →

The Holy Prophet of Islam (saw) said: ” The rows of my followers in the congregational (Jama’at) prayer on the earth are like the rows of angels in the sky; and a rak’at of prayer in congregation is equivalent with … Continue reading →

By Sultana Yusufali I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a “rebel.” I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercings. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, when most people look at me, their first … Continue reading →