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SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) - The reason for why the grave of Imam Ali (as) was concealed for a while was the fact that ignorant and abusive individuals who were enemies to him, would possibly disrespect his grave. Later on though, after time had passed and the abovementioned individuals had passed away, in addition to the growing strength of the school and teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt, the possibilities of such a matter lessened. Moreover, since the grave was located…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- The answers to your first and second have already been given in Questions 458 (website: 492) and 455 (website: 489) respectively, please refer there. As for the answer to your third question: Although the prophets and imams, for reasons mentioned where needed, have been chosen from amongst other men, nevertheless, this selection doesn’t mean that spiritual perfection isn't possible for women and that they can't get nearer to their lord. Allah (swt) introduces women such as…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- A thorough perusal of all the traditions on the life of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) turns up surprisingly little by way of significant events in which she participated, sermons she delivered, or even words of wisdom or admonition she may have uttered. This dearth of reports raises the question: If Lady Fatima holds true claim to the status Muslims ascribe to her, why do we not see more traditions transmitted from and…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- Before Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) departed from this world, she asked Imam Ali (peace be upon him) to execute her will, in which lie many lessons and treasures of knowledge for us which we can all benefit from. On the last day of her life, it is narrated that Al-Zahra said to Imam Ali: "You have not known me to be a liar or a traitor, and have I ever disobeyed you…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- Before Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) departed from this world, she asked Imam Ali (peace be upon him) to execute her will, in which lie many lessons and treasures of knowledge for us which we can all benefit from. On the last day of her life, it is narrated that Al-Zahra said to Imam Ali: "You have not known me to be a liar or a traitor, and have I ever disobeyed you…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- Any written content that is compiled between two covers is called a Mus’haf. Therefore every book can be called a Mus’haf. During the advent of Islam, the Quran was also called ‘The Mus’haf’.[1] There are certain books mentioned in Islamic sources that are exclusively for the infallibles and that only they were informed of their content, like the Book of Ali and the Mus’haf of Fatimah. In these sources, the last book has been…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – The Mus’haf of Fatimah: Any written content that is compiled between two covers is called a Mus’haf. Therefore every book can be called a Mus’haf. During the advent of Islam, the Quran was also called ‘The Mus’haf’.[1] There are certain books mentioned in Islamic sources that are exclusively for the infallibles and that only they were informed of their content, like the Book of Ali and the Mus’haf of Fatimah. In these sources, the last…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) --The dimensions of Lady Fatimah’s (as) character are very vast and can only be understood through deep and profound thought and study. Reading and researching about her spirituality, knowledge and political struggles and the other aspects of her life, will help us in reaching our goal. According to both Shia and Sunni sources, some of her characteristics are as follows: 1- Her contentment to a simple life of small wealth and few facilities, while being able to have…