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Imam al-Mahdi (a)
by Dr. Murtaza Alidina, Dar-es-Salaam, Ramadan 1419/1998
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Imam Hasan al-'Askari (a) and the birth of his son, the 12th Imam (a)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 30th October, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 15
MP3 Format;
- the increase in persecution of Shi'as during the period of the 9th, 10th and 11th Imams
- life history of the 11th Imam, and the importance of the institution of wikala (name representatives of the Imam) during his time
- written works of the Imam
- the death of the Imam, and the widespread confusion that resulted among the Shi'i community
- did the 11th Imam have a son? proof of the existence of the 12th Imam in ahadith of the Prophet and earlier Imams
- birth of the 12th Imam and the miracles associated with it
- the numerous groups that arose among the Shi'as at the death of the 11th Imam |
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Imam Hasan [a]
by Sayyid Munir al-Khabbaz, Kuwait
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Imam Husayn (a) and al-Tawheed
by Br. Abu Baqir, Shi'a Assocation of Bay Area Islamic Guidance Center, San Jose, CA, Muharram 1423 / 16th March 2002
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3rd Night of Muharram
- Importance of remembering Imam Husayn (a) in the role of a dhakir. Story of the dream of a well-known scholar that thosewho will easily pass through the Day of Reckoning. Story of famous poet, Jamal al-Din al-Musalli al-Hilli whose mother vowed that she would dedicate him to be a highway robber for the zuwwar (visitors) to the rawdha of Imam Husayn (a).
- Qur'an 9:119: "O you who believe! be careful of (your duty to) Allah and be with the true ones."
- Definition of a true person is one whose batin (inner) corresponds 100% to his outer (dhahir). Such a state can only be achived by the Ma'asumeen (a), as others are affected by waswasah (whispering)
- The way to be with the ma'asumeen (a) is either to study their biographies (which is important) or to study their teachings (which is more important). We therefore wish to study the teachings of Imam Husayn (a).
- Analysis of portion of du'a Arafah dealing with Tawheed
- Entirety of tawheed is encapsulated in "laa ilaaha illallaah". Importance of understanding tawheed as a lifelong process.
- Detailed analysis of "Subhaanallahi wa al-Hamdu lillaahi wa laa ilaaha illallaahu wallahu akbar".
- Allahu akbar is short for "Allahu akbar min an yoosaf" -- Allah is greater than can be described
- Light of understanding that cannot be learned through books |
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Imam Husayn (a) and the events at Karbala
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 27th September, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 7
HTML notes only. Unfortunately, this lecture is not available in audio format.;
- early life of the Imam, and close relationship with the Prophet (s)
- Events in the life of the Imam between the death of his brother Imam Hasan (a) and the death of Muawiyah
- caliphate and personality of Yazid
- refusal of Imam to give allegiance to Yazid
- journey of Imam from Madinah to Makkah to Karbala
- events in Kufa, and the martyrdom of Muslim b. Aqeel
- the fateful day of Ashura
- conclusions that can be drawn from the tragic events, including the different views of Sunni and Shi'i historians on the first century of Islam
- importance of Ashura |
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Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 11th October, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 10
MP3 Format;
First couple of minutes are spent at blackboard;
- introduction to and early life of Imam Ja'far
- his influence on non-Shi'a madhhahib
- rival claims to the Imamate; Muhammad b. al-Hanafiya, Zayd, and Muhammadal-nafs al-Zakiya
- transition of power from the Umayyad to the Abbasid dynasties, and the claims of the Abbasid caliphs
- development of Shi'i theology by the Imam; principle of nass, and thetransition of knowledge from the Prophet to the Imams |
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Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (a) Part II
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 16th October, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 11
MP3 Format;
- importance of the cultivation of knowledge during the time of the 6th Imam
- what constitutes the knowledge of the Imams?
inner knowledge: inherited books, supreme name of God (al-ism al-a'zam), ta'wil - esoteric interpretation of the Qur'an
outer knowledge: transmission of hadith, development of fiqh and kalam, appointment of mufti,
occult knowledge: alchemy, science of the letters,
- doctrine of taqiya
- introduction to the life of Imam Musa al-Kazim, and the many claims to the Imamate after the death of his father Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq |
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Imam Mahdi [a]
by Sayyid Munir al-Khabbaz, Kuwait
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This lecture proves the existence of Imam al-Mahdi [a] |
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Imam Muhammad al-Jawad al-Taqi (a) and Imam 'Ali al-Hadi (a)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 25th October, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 14
MP3 Format;
- anticipation of occultation of the 12th Imam during the periods of the 9th, 10th and 11th Imams
- historical background during the times of 9th and 10th Imams, and the rise of Buwayhid and Hamdani dynasties
- early life of Imam Muhammad al-Taqi, and his attainment of Imamate at a very young age
- the institution of wikala (name representatives of the Imam)
- the early death of the 9th Imam at the hands of the Abbasid caliph
- early life history of Imam 'Ali al-Hadi
- the rise of the mu'tazili school of theology
- the forced migration to Samarra by the Imam under the orders of the caliph Mutawakkil, and the subsequent death of the 10th Imam
- written works and miracles of the Imam
- the city of Samarra, and its place in sacred Shi'i geography |
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Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 18th October, 2001
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Shi'a Islam: Class 12
MP3 Format;
- the science of hadith, and the unique difficulty facing Shi'i scholars, as a result of the infiltration of Ghulat tendencies among the followers of the Imam, and those hadith of the Imams narrated while in Taqiyya
- early life of Imam Musa al-Kazim
- the African heritage of the Imams
- persecution if the Imam by the Abbasid caliphs
- meeting between the nephew of the 7th Imam, and caliph Harun ar-Rashid, and its dire consequences for the Imam
- Khums, and its importance for the Shi'i community
- Iraq, Madina, Central Iran, North Africa : areas where Shi'i communities existed during the time of the Imam
- poisoning and martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kazim
- legacy of the Imam, and the migration of his numerous offspring |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1377 AH
[Farsi]
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Imam Zaman (A.S) and the Shia’s. Note: from 1:18 hr it is “Sorood”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 1377 AH
[Farsi]
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Self improvement by “Tawassol” to Imam Zaman (A.S). Note: from 1:09 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #3. Note: from 1:02 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4195 |
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #2. Note: from 1:03 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4133 |
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #1. Note: from 47:03 min. it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4078 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #3 |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4349 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #2 |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4404 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #1 |
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