by Arif Bharakda | Dec 30, 2022 | Community Blog
The commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fāṭimah az-Zahrā (ʿa) is integral to the Shīʿah faith. Even if someone isn’t religious, they will stop and pause to attend any event in remembrance of the Lady of Light (ʿa). The Covid-19 pandemic gave the world a...
by Fatema Panju | Nov 15, 2022 | Community Blog, Parenting Blog
Based on a majlis by Moulana Nabi R. Mir (Abidi) One day ʿAdīyy ibn Ḥātam aṭ-Ṭāʾīyy and Imām Ḥasan (ʿa) were going to the Masjid for prayers. When they arrived at the Masjid, they were confronted by a wealthy Syrian man named ʿAbdullāh who had the backing of the...
by Fatema Panju | Oct 11, 2022 | Community Blog, Grandparents & Seniors Blog
The following are stories from our team on growing up with their grandparents in honor of Grandparents Day (10th Rabī al-Awwal) School Drop Off – Sr. Sakeena Dadabbu is running late, again. I’ve already dawned my jumper dress and leggings, downed my breakfast...
by Fatema Panju | Oct 10, 2022 | Community Blog, Life Decisions, Parenting Blog
Now more than ever, members of the Shīʿah community feel the pressing weight of the changing society and its effects on their children and families as a whole. The ills and degrading morals of the society are negatively impacting children who are quickly losing their...
by Laila Khan | Sep 14, 2022 | Community Blog, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog, Parenting Blog
The spiritually uplifting journey of visiting the Maʿṣūmīn and their families is also a very transformative experience. As mentioned in the Illustrated Ziyārah Guide to Iraq, when visiting the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) we feel closer to them and have an increased love for them...