Chapter Eleven: The ‘true’ merits of Mu’awiya ibn Hind The meaning of Mu’awiya The leading Ulema of Ahlul Sunnah are in agreement that Mu’awiya means “barking bitch”. For those interested they can consult the following texts: ● Tarikh ul Khulafa by al Hafidh...
This article seeks to assess the role of Umm-ul Momineen Aisha in Islamic history. Whilst focusing primarily on her conduct towards the Imam (as) during his reign as the fourth khalifa, it touches on other aspects of her character that we felt were worthy of...
Aisha’s entry onto the battlefield of Jamal was a violation of the Quran Allah (swt) states clearly with regards to the wives of Rasulullah (s) in Al-Quran 33:33: “And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of...
We have until now produced number of Sunni evidences to prove that different rituals related to mourning are not exclusive to the Shia This in no way means that the Shia rationale for mourning the fallen Imam (as) is based upon the reliance of Sunni sources, as is...
First Objection – Martyrdom should be celebrated not mourned Why do the Shi’a deem the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) a tragedy, when it should be a happy occasion? The slain leader of the Nasibi organization Sipah Sahaba, Azam Tariq in his famed ‘Khutbah Jail’ sets...
