Ayat al-Kursi jewelry symbolizes devotion, protection, and spiritual connection. It offers reassurance, warding off evil and fostering a sense of unity among Muslims worldwide. Wearing it is a personal expression of faith, cultural heritage, and a cherished gift for significant occasions.
The classification of prostration on the turbah as bid’ah (innovation) or Sunnah (tradition) varies among Islamic scholars. Shia Muslims view it as an emulation of the Prophet Muhammad’s actions, thus falling within the realm of Sunnah. Conversely, some Sunni scholars may regard it as bid’ah due to its absence in explicit Hadith literature. The status of prostration on the turbah reflects differing theological perspectives within Islam, with Shia adherents emphasizing emulation of the Prophet’s practices and Sunni scholars prioritizing adherence to established traditions documented in Hadith.
Turbah which means soil, grave, tomb, etc., is regarded (as a probability) as every soil around each holy grave(s) among the Islamic prophet Muhammad, The Twelve Imams and Imamzadehs; but exclusively it is attributed to the soil of Hussain ibn Ali’s grave
The 10th day of Muharram, the first month on Islamic year, is the most important day on the calendar for the Shia Muslims across the world. Ashura, the Arabic word is translated as “tenth“, is an occasion of mourning, remembrance, paying tribute and refreshing bonds. It is distinctively Shia practice and has no parallel in Sunnism. In areas […]
Pakistan is home to a strong 40 million Shia community which has been subject to persecution for decades. To date, more than 22,000 Shia have been killed in an organised campaign nothing short of a genocide. The mainstream discourse on this ruthless killing of the Shia suggests that the Shia are killed because of ideological differences and abuse […]
