From The Pulpit

Imam al-Rida assumed Imamate at a time when the Shia were divided into sects due to confusion over the rightful Imam. Learn about his early life, his role as an Imam, and the reason why he agreed to become Harun's Crown Prince.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.🎥 Video Credits:  @IslamicInstituteofAmerica  #ImamRida #LifeOfImamRida #Seerah #Ahlulbayt #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Why do we commemorate Yawm al-Hadm? Who's buried in Al-Baqi Cemetery? And why should we be bothered about the graves there? In this clip, Sheikh Nuru Mohammed discusses the Islamic importance of building around graves and honouring them, with examples from Islamic history.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.🎥 Video Credits:  @ksimcb  #JannatAlBaqi #YawmAlHadm #AlBaqiCemetery #IslamicHistory #HonourTheSyumbols #AhlulBayt #ThaqlainClips

It's the last day of the blessed month of Ramadan, and our hearts are heavy as we are about to step out of this month's protective aura. To calm your heart, listen to the words of Imam Zayn al-Abidin as he expresses his love for Ramadan and bids farewell to it.Your $1 can earn you eternal rewards! Donate daily in Ramadan at https://thaqlain.org/support/🎥 Video Credits:  @AhlulBaytCenterofToledo  #ImamAlSajjad #FarewellRamadan #LastDayOfRamadan #Ramadan #Supplications #AhlulBayt #ThaqlainClips

Listen to the story behind Dua al-Mashlool and Imam Ali's words about the excellence of this supplication.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.🎥 Video Credits:  @IslamicInstituteofAmerica  #DuaAlMashlool #ImamAli #Supplications #PowerOfDua #AhlulBayt #ThaqlainClips

Authentic narrations in both Shia and Sunni sources shed light on the birth, childhood, and youth of Imam Hasan alaihis salaam. Let us take a closer look at the years of his life, his superior personality, and the events that led him to agree to a peace treaty with his adversary.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHasan #LifeOfImamHasan #Seerah #Ahlulbayt #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Sometimes, we feel that people don't like us. In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini shares a hadith of Imam Zayn al-Abidin on how to get along with people and be lovable.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamSajjad #ImamZaynAlAbidin #AkhlaqInIslam #DealingWithPeople #CharacterBuilding #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Authentic narrations in both Shia and Sunni sources shed light on the birth, childhood, and youth of Imam Husayn alaihis salaam. Let us take a closer look at the years of his life that prepared him for the sacrifice he would make in Karbala.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHusayn #LifeOfImamHusayn #BeforeKarbala #Seerah #Ahlulbayt #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

We all wish to discipline our lives, adopt healthy habits and overcome our addictions — but we fail to do so. Here's a hadith by the seventh Imam that sheds light on how to grow the strength of your intellect by changing the way you make every single decision.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamAlKazim #StrengthOfAql #OpposingDesires #IslamicWisdom #ShaykhJafferLadak #ThaqlainClips

Our seventh Imam spent several years of his life in a dungeon, but he was never disappointed. He saw his imprisonment as an opportunity and turned it into a blessing for himself and a misery for his opponent.Staying strong in the face of claustrophobic hopelessness is a skill we learn from Imam Musa al-Kazim. All it takes is a shift of perspective.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamMusaAlKazim #HopeInHardship #SpiritualStrength #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Across many parts of the world, lovers of Ahlulbayt distribute kheer on the 22nd of Rajab, calling it the Sufra of Imam al-Sadiq. But is this practice actually connected to our 6th Imam? And more importantly—does it have any basis in Islam?In this #ThaqlainClips, Shaykh Abbas Ismail explores the origins of 'Rajab Kunde' and examines whether this practice holds real religious legitimacy.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamAlSadiq #SufraOfImamSadiq #RajabKunde #22ndOfRajab #ShaykhAbbasIsmail #ThaqlainClips

As the New Year begins, we often make long lists of goals. In this clip, Sheikh Abdul Jalil shares two resolutions that truly matter — for both this life and the next.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#NewYearResolution #SheikhAbdulJalil #ThaqlainClips

We all want our kids to be confident, responsible, and compassionate human beings. Lady Fatima was one! And most of us don't realise how capable and courageous the Holy Prophet and Lady Khadija raised her to be.In this clip, Sayid Jafar al-Hasany shares an incident from Lady Fatima's childhood and offers a unique, eye-opening perspective on how to instil confidence in young children.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#LadyFatima #ChildhoodOfFatima #IslamicParenting #RaisingConfidentChildren #PropheticUpbringing #AhlulbaytTeachings #ThaqlainClips

Despite having a very short period of Imamah, Imam al-Askari performed numerous miracles. Learn why the Imam unveiled his divine powers and how he used them to safeguard the Shia and affirm his divine leadership.Let the teachings of the Quran and Ahlulbayt reach every heart. Donate today at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHasanAlAskari #MiraclesOfTheImams #DivineLeadership #ThaqlainClips

Imam Hasan al-Askari spent his short life preparing the Shia for the Major Occultation. We are the ones living in that time. Are we living according to the guidelines he set out for us?In this video, Sheikh Mahdi Dadgardoust shares three significant pieces of advice given by the 11th Imam to his followers.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHasanAlAskari #LifeInGhaybah #ThaqlainClips

Weddings without music, dancing, and lavishness are perceived as boring. It is sad that cultural norms & peer pressure force people to hold wedding ceremonies that invoke the displeasure of Allah, instead of His blessings. In this clip, learn how to overcome peer pressure in such situations.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#IslamicMarriage #WeddingWithBarakah #FaithOverTrends #PleaseAllahNotPeople #AhlulbaytGuidance #ThaqlainClips

How often do we take the bounties of Allah for granted? Food is one such bounty that many millions are deprived of. Reusing or distributing leftover food is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, may peace be upon him.On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, listen to Sayyid Hassan Qazwini narrate a small incident from the life of the Holy Prophet on the importance of consuming leftover food.To help us create more content, visit: https://thaqlain.org/support#LeftoverFood #Awareness #FoodWastage #HolyProphet #Sunnah

Weddings are occasions to be happy, but why? While Western culture celebrates weddings to declare the love between a husband & wife, Islam has a different perspective on why you should rejoice on your big day.In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini shares four reasons for celebrating marriages in Islam.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#Celebration #IslamicWedding #Guidance #AhlulbaytTeachings #ThaqlainClips

Imam Zayn al-Abidin faced one of the most challenging eras of all: marred by moral degradation, religious disconnect, hopelessness, and economic inequality, his era presented many similar challenges that we face today. In this lecture, Sayed Mehdi Modarresi explores the life of the fourth Imam post-Karbala, and how it holds the key to many modern-day problems.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamZaynAlAbidin #ImamSajjad #PostKarbala #ModernChallenges #FaithCrisis #SpiritualDisconnect #LessonsFromHistory #ThaqlainClips

It is trendy nowadays to get married but avoid the wedding celebrations & feast. What is Islam's perspective on it? Should you have a grand wedding reception or have a simple and private ceremony with a few friends and family? Watch this clip to find out.Let the teachings of the Quran and Ahlulbayt reach every heart. Donate today at https://thaqlain.org/support.#IslamicMarriage #SimpleWedding #MarriageInIslam #FaithOverTrends #AhlulbaytGuidance #ThaqlainClips

The Umayyads wanted to distort Islam & eradicate it. But they couldn't do so without eliminating the divine guides from the Prophet's bloodline. Imam Husayn was killed, but he did everything in his power to protect the legacy of the prophets.In this clip, learn about the calculated moves (and grand sacrifices) Imam Husayn made to ensure the continuation of Imamate.Thaqlain runs on individual donations from people like you. Take a minute to donate at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHusayn #ZaynalAbidin #ProtectingImamate #LegacyOfTheProphets #SayedMahdiModarresi #ThaqlainClips

We love our children, and we want to make all the right decisions for them. But sometimes, we tend to overdo it. In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini explains why this isn't such a good idea, and the three areas of your children's lives where you should grant them autonomy.Help us bring people closer to the message of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ParentingInIslam #ParentingAdults #IslamicGuidance #FamilyInIslam #ParentalAdvice #AhlulbaytTeachings #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

If you're being instigated by your parents against your spouse, or vice versa, what should you do? Whose side should you pick? Watch this clip to understand the religious duty on your shoulders in such circumstances.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#ParentsAndSpouse #RightsOfParents #RightsOfWife #FamilyInIslam #MarriageInIslam #ThaqlainClips

The Ahlulbayt want us to seek advice—but whose advice? We cannot ask just anyone. In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini explains who to consult and whom not to.Let the teachings of the Quran and Ahlulbayt reach every heart. Donate today at https://thaqlain.org/support.#SeekingAdvice #ConsultationInIslam #WhoToConsult #AhlulbaytTeachings #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

There are at least 175 hadiths on the importance of seeking advice. In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini shares one of them from Imam Ali that sheds light on the practical and worldly benefits of seeking advice.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamAli #SeekingAdvice #ConsultationInIslam #SayedAhmedQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Among the qualities that set apart a believer from a non-believer is the ability to benefit from the wisdom & experience of others. In this clip, Sayed Ahmed Qazwini shares verses & hadiths on the importance & essentiality of seeking advice.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ConsultationInIslam #Believer #SayedAhmedQazwini #SeekingAdvice #AhlulbaytGuidance #QuranAndHadith #ThaqlainClips 

Ever wonder what fruits, veggies, and food combinations are recommended by the Prophet and his Ahlulbayt? Here's a list of these blessed foods, along with their unique benefits, and guidance on how and when to eat them for maximum benefit.Empower us to spread the knowledge of Ahlulbayt! Donate generously at https://thaqlain.org/support.#Prophet #Ahlulbayt #RecommendedFoods #AhlulbaytTeachings #PropheticFoods #SunnahFoods #ThaqlainClips

We eat 2 to 3 times every day. Eating accounts for a significant portion of our lives. But are we doing it right? Are we eating in a way that maximises the benefit we can derive from food?In this clip, Sayed Mohammed Baqer Qazwini shares recommendations from the Prophet & Imams on how we should eat.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#IslamicManners #TableManners #HalalLiving #MindfulEating #FoodAndFaith

We all have the potential within ourselves to be our best and our worst. But what makes us more likely to be either? How do our life choices, especially the food we eat, affect our chances of becoming good or evil? Find out in this clip.Thaqlain runs on individual donations from people like you. Take a minute to donate at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHusayn #SpiritualHealth #HaramFood #EatHalal #HalalEarnings #Cheating #Oppression #ThaqlainClips

The food we eat has a significant impact on us. So how cautious should we be about what we eat? And are there things that contaminate food that we often overlook?In this clip, Sayed Baqer Qazwini explains the dangers of eating haram food and the 3 ways halal food can become haraam.Thaqlain runs on individual donations from people like you. Take a minute to donate at https://thaqlain.org/support.#HalalAndHaram #HalalFood #SayedBaqerQazwini #HaramFood #HalalLiving #ThaqlainClips

We all have the potential within ourselves to be our best and our worst. But what makes us more likely to be either? How do our life choices, especially the food we eat, affect our chances of becoming good or evil? Find out in this clip.Thaqlain runs on individual donations from people like you. Take a minute to donate at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamHusayn #HaramFood #EatHalal #HalalEarnings #Cheating #Oppression #SpiritualHealth #ThaqlainClips

What's your duty when someone asks you for advice? How honest should you be? In this clip, Imam Zayn al-Abidin explains two rights of a person who comes to you for guidance.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamZaynAlAbidin #RightsOfAdvice #HonestAdvice #EthicsInIslam #ThaqlainClips

Some soldiers actively fight in wars, while others are reservists: those who are constantly on call.Listen to how Anas ibn Kahil, a companion of the Prophet, is a role model for those awaiting Imam Mahdi.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ImamMahdi #AwaitingTheSavior #TrueAwaiters #CompanionsOfTheProphet #AnasibnKahil #ThaqlainClip

Imam Ali had numerous companions. But none was praised like Malik al-Ashtar. Watch this #ThaqlainClip to learn about the strength that made Malik so great.This content is powered solely by your contributions. Enable us to create more by donating at https://thaqlain.org/support.#MartyrdomOfMalikAlAshtar #MalikAlAshtar #CompanionOfImamAli #ThaqlainClip

Islam is known for its rituals like prayer, fasting, Hajj and Zakat. But, at its core, it is a religion that centres on social justice and equality. In this clip, Sayed Hassan Qazwini explains that one of the aims of Islamic rituals is to promote social equilibrium for the betterment of our societies.On this World Day of Social Justice, let’s commit to helping those in need and improving the world for everyone.To help us create more content, visit: https://thaqlain.org/support#WorldDayOfSocialJustice #SocialJustice #Islam #SayedHassanQazwini #ThaqlainClips

Why do we celebrate Eid al-Zahra? And why is this day called Farhat al-Zahra (Happiness of Zahra)?Sheikh Azhar Nasser explains the historical background of this Eid. Want to make Lady Zahra happy on this day? Then listen to this #ThaqlainClip till the end.To help us create more content, visit: https://thaqlain.org/support#ThaqlainClips #EidalZahra #ImamHussain #ImamSajjad #ImamMehdi #Joy #Ahlulbayt #SheikhAzharNasser

Eid al-Zahra is regarded as one of the days to perform Tabarra - a highly significant act and one of the ten Furu al-Din. But the Imams of the Ahlulbayt have advised us to not only perform Tabarra by the tongue but also by our actions. So what is the Tabarra of the actions? Sheikh Jaffer Ladak explores how Tabarra of the actions is equally important as that of the tongue.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.Let the teachings of the Quran and Ahlulbayt reach every heart. Donate today at https://thaqlain.org/support.#ThaqlainClips #EidalZahra #Tabarra #Actions #SheikhJafferLadak

The Ahlulbayt are known to be exceptionally generous. But why is Imam Hasan given the title of Kareem al-Ahlulbayt?In this #TreatForBelievers, as we celebrate the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba, let's learn about the particular sacrifice of Imam Hasan that got him the title Kareem al-Ahlulbayt.To help us create more content, visit: https://thaqlain.org/support#ImamHasan #KareemOfAhlulbayt #Generous