Allameh Muhammad Heydari: 14 books

One of the greatest Shi'ah scholars to have lived was Shaykh al-Tusi (385 AH/995 CE – 460 AH/1067 CE). He established the Hawza 'Ilmiyya in Najaf (Iraq) which remained the main centre of learning for the Shi'ahs for over 1000 years until its decline in the last century. With the decline of Najaf,...

This is Answering-Ansar's rebuttal of this article where 'proofs' that the Shi'a are kaffir were based on what can be identified in their books.It was put together by the Deobandi group Maktabat Minhaaj Al-Sunnah, and found on many anti Shi'a sites such as: These adherents of Mu'awiya declare...

He had just been born. The aroma of his existence fragranced everywhere. He had a face, as soft as dew on spring flowers. Celestial beings and angels gave each other glad tidings of his birth. There was absolute hubbub. He is the peacock of the residents in paradise; incomparable in beauty and magnificence....

The discussion regarding the resurrection of man after death is, in reality, an answer to a general and universal question. In addition, it is also the answer to an individual and social need, in the meaning that, with the proving and establishment of the life after death, one of the most important...

Marriage is the holy legal tie between man and woman through which they share the same life and reciprocate definite rights and obligations. God has passed the law of matrimony so as to keep humankind on this earth and keep the earth constructed and prosperous. “His creating spouses for you out...

Imam Khumayni began his wasiyyah or will with the mention of this tradition of the Prophet (S), known as Hadith al­ Thaqalayn. In the prologue to his wasiyyah he pointed out that whatever tragedies and disasters befell the Muslim world during the last fourteen centuries have been mainly due to its...

One Messenger, Proclaim what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not delivered His Message (at all); and Allah will protect you from the people[1] The Shi’ah believe that the proclamation mentioned by the Qur ’anic verse was fulfilled by the Prophet (s.a.w.a.)...

Imam Reza (AS) has said : “Treat your offspring with the best of manners (akhlaq), and be good to them; for they think that you are the providers of sustenance for them.” (Biharul Anwar vol.74, pg.77) Guidance of mankind is such an essential task that the Almighty Allah arranged for the guides...

This book is a compilation of rulings given by the Maraji' on issues related to family planning, like birth control, its various applications and procedures, and abortion. It also includes rulings by Sunni scholars on these topics.

This book tries to answer some serious questions and respond to relative doubts concerning faiths and belief in God. It is recommended for those suffering from unacceptable interactions with religious people and those who would like to be more with the true nature of religion. It is also discusses...

Although we initially felt no need to address the unanimous belief of Bada, the misunderstandings being created by the insightful Nawasib against the Shi’a of Ahlulbayt [as] deemed it important to address the matter once for all. The word Bada has the following two meanings in general Arabic language: The...

There i s a very important ziyaarat of Imam-e-Zamaana (a.t.f.s.) called Ziyaarat-e-Aale Yaaseen. Renowned traditionalist Shaikh Abbas Qummi (ra) has mentioned it as the very first ziyaarat of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in his celebrated work, 'Mafaateeh al-Jenaan'. It is highly recommended to recite this...

The Peermahomed Ebrahim Trust has launched a programme for bringing out short life sketches of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and the other infallibles in his holy progeny delineating their immortal services for the cause of Islam. It is hoped that this volume would give the readers a vivid idea of how...

O Messenger, Proclaim what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not delivered His Message (at all); and Allah will protect you from the people[1] The Shi’ah believe that the proclamation mentioned by the Qur ’anic verse was fulfilled by the Prophet (s.a.w.a.)...