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4th Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS) Wiladat Monday, February 3rd 2025 - Imam Zaynul ‘Ābidīn’s legacy is in his du‘ās in aṣ-Ṣaḥīfah as-Sajjādiyyah. - The "aṣ-Ṣalawāt ash-Sha‘bāniyyah" is recited during zuhr and on the eve of 15th Sha‘bān. - Ahlul Bayt are symbolized as the "tree of nubuwwat" with deep roots and high branches. - Sūrah Ibrāhīm’s verses describe the Ahlul Bayt as the tree...

4th Imam Husayn (AS) Wiladat Sunday, February 2nd 2025 -- ‘Abbās’ devotion to Imām Ḥusayn reflects the deep impact of his parents’ upbringing, especially his mother, Ummul Banīn. - Family background is crucial in spouse selection; the Prophet emphasized hereditary traits from the maternal side. Imam ‘Ali sought a courageous lineage and married Ummul Banīn based on his brother ‘Aqīl’s advice. - Ima...

3rd Imam Husayn (AS) Wiladat Saturday, February 1st 2025 - Tabrikāt on the birth anniversary of Imām Ḥusayn (a). Sha‘bān is a month of celebrations, including the birth of multiple Imāms and Ḥazrat ‘Abbās (a). The most significant is the birth of the Present Imām on the 15th, linking Imām Ḥusayn (a) to our time. - Imām Ḥusayn (a) was born in the fourth year after Hijrah. His birth brought immense...

Friday Juma Khutba January 31st 2025 - Sha'ban is a noble month, considered the Prophet Muhammad's month, and the bearers of the Throne honor it. - In Sha'ban, the sustenance of the believers is increased, similar to Ramadan, and their deeds are multiplied. - Good deeds in Sha'ban are rewarded 70 times, while bad deeds are forgiven. - Fasting and worshipping in Sha'ban is highl...

Mi’raj and Mabath of the Holy Prophet (SAW) Monday, January 27th 2025 - The 27th of Rajab marks two significant events: the beginning of Qur’ānic revelation (Mab‘ath) and the Prophet's ascension (Mi‘rāj) to the holiest station, sidratu ’l-muntaha. - The Qur’ān, as God’s final message, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (s) and appeals to human intellect, common sense, and thought, guiding them t...

Imam Husayn (AS) leaves Madina Thursday, January 30th 2025 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of 7th Imam Musa Al Khadim (AS) & Hazrat Abu Talib (AS) January 25th, 2025 - The event commemorates the shahadat of Imam Mūsa al-Kāzim (a) and wafāt of Abū Ṭālib (a). - Faith can be open or hidden, with taqiyyah being valid when openly expressing faith is dangerous. - The Qur'an highlights a believer from Fir‘awn’s family who concealed his faith, validating taqiyyah. - Abū Ṭālib suppo...

January 23rd, 2025 Thursday Night Majlis Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma Khutba January 24th, 2025 - The 24th of Rajab marks the conquest of Khaybar by Amirul Mu’minin ‘Ali (a) in the 7th AH. - The Prophet sent various commanders to conquer the fort of Qamūs, but they failed for eight days. - The Prophet declared he would give the banner to a man loved by Allah and His Messenger, and who loved them in return. - ‘Ali (a), despite an eye ailment, was called,...

- Bibi Zaynab played a key role in countering Yazid’s propaganda and supporting Imam Ḥusayn’s stand for truth. - Imam Ḥusayn chose martyrdom in Karbala over surrendering to Yazid’s tyranny. - Yazid’s propaganda portrayed Imam Ḥusayn as a rebel, but Bibi Zaynab exposed the truth through powerful speeches. - As captives, the women and children of Imam Ḥusayn’s family revealed Yazid’s oppression and...

Download wudhu duas at: al-m.ca/salat - Wudhu is an essential act of purification and a preparation for daily prayers, which can be spiritually enhanced with specific duas. - Imam Ali (a) emphasized the importance of mindful wudhu, reciting specific supplications at each stage. - Upon seeing water and washing hands, praise Allah for the purity of water and its ability to cleanse. - While gargling,...

- Shī‘a Islam honors notable women like Khadījah, Fāṭimah, and Zaynab bint ‘Ali. - Tonight commemorates Bibi Zaynab’s death anniversary, highlighting her remembrance of Allāh during hardships. - Zikr of Allāh includes verbal, conscious, and spontaneous remembrance, praised repeatedly in the Qur’ān. - True zikr involves mindfulness of Allāh at all times, beyond rituals or public displays. - Forgett...

- Imam ‘Ali, titled "Amīrul Mu’minīn," is loved by true believers, as affirmed in Sunni and Shia sources. - He was born in the Ka‘bah, lived near Masjid al-Nabi, and was martyred in Masjid Kufa, linking him to Islam's holiest sites. - His miraculous birth in the Ka‘bah is widely documented and mutawātir. - Efforts to diminish his status included fabrications, but his unique virtues remain undeniab...

1. Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (a) became an Imam at the age of 8 and served for 17 years, guiding the Shi‘as with profound wisdom despite his young age. 2. He provided practical rituals for financial relief, such as reading Surah Nuh or Surah Qadr for specific durations and in specified manners, leading to the alleviation of hardships. 3. He emphasized the importance of repaying debts promptly and not...

Thursday Night Majlis Eve of 9th Rajab 1446 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma Khutba January 10th, 2024 - Over the last 30 years, reports have highlighted alcohol's harms to society, including a Lancet study by Dr. David Nutt ranking alcohol as more dangerous than heroin or crack cocaine based on a 16-point harm checklist. - Alcohol scored 72, ahead of heroin (55) and crack (54). - It causes significant harm to others, ranking highest among drugs in this categor...

Shahadat of 10th Imam Ali An Naqi (a.s) Friday 3rd January 2025 Eve of 3rd Rajab 1446 AH - Imam ‘Ali al-Naqi al-Hādi became Imam at a young age, accepted due to his father’s example, and lived between Medina and Samarra under Abbasid caliphs. - His titles "an-Naqi" and "al-Hādi" reflect the essence of guidance and purity emphasized in the du‘a "اهدنا الصراط المستقيم." - Rajab, part of the spiritua...

Wednesday 1st January 2025 Eve of 1st Rajab 1446 AH - Imam al-Baqir (a) was known for his profound patience and wisdom in dealing with difficult political situations. - He faced the Umayyad caliphate's oppression and worked quietly but effectively to guide the community. - He emphasized the importance of spiritual purification, sincerity, and justice in leadership. - Imam al-Baqir (a) played a key...

December 22nd 2024 20th Jamada Al-Akhir 1446 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Sunday, December 15th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

December 19th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Unexpected downfall of Asad’s regime in the Middle East sparks discussions among Shi‘a circles about the appearance of Imām al-Mahdi. - Encouragement to study signs of the appearance but caution against linking them to current events. - In 2011, the Arab Spring led to political upheaval, including Syria's civil war where Asad’s regime endured. - Iranian group attempted to connect aḥādith to ongo...

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3rd December, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)