The English translation (accompanied with original Arabic text) of the supremely eloquent sermons of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him).
The English translation (accompanied with original Arabic text) of the supremely eloquent sermons of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him).
Imam Zayn al-'Abidin's `Treatise on Rights' is the only work attributed to him other than supplications or relatively short sayings and letters.
The English translation (accompanied with original Arabic text) of a collection of letters and sayings of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) that provide divi
Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.
Islamic scholars, motivated by a tradition from the Prophet Muhammad, which promises Divine Rewards for scholars who collect forty traditions, compile hadith narrations in groups of forty.
A detailed explanation of the strict disciplines and moral secrets of prayer, written by Imam Khomeini for the general public.
In this wonderful book compiled by Ayatullah Nasir Makarim Shirazi, the reader learns many beautiful and beneficial narrations from the Ahlul Bayt (as) that teach us how to live a successful life b
This book, written in a relatively simple language, presents a summary of the teachings of Islam.
The aim of this book is to present the perfect morals of the Holy Imams. Topics include their knowledge, worship, bravery, justice, chastity, humility and contentment.
Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.
A collection of Hadith by the 6th Imam on knowledge, behavior, remembrance, prayer, and fear of God.
Usul al-Kafi is the first part of al-Kulayni's al-Kafi that deals with themes of doctrinal and ethical significance in a systematic manner.
Meaning and Origin of Akhlaq, Moral Virtues and Vices, Diseases of the Soul and their Treatment, and Vices of Power and Passion.
Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.
In a detailed commentary of Surah al-Hujurat, Ayatullah Ja'far Subhari elaborates on the ethical aspects behinds its revelation and expounds on a range of ethical problems that are experienced in s
This book is an invitation to a journey, an interior journey of discovery in quest of a lost treasure containing the most precious jewels of the whole of creation.
Man's struggle for perfection, spiritual needs, duties, and road to success.
An elaborate text that describes extensively the sins and diseases of the heart, as seen through the light of the Qur'an and the narrations (ahadith) of the Ahlulbayt ('a).
Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt, and their companions. Includes topics such as sincerity, hope, altruism, and independence.
Stories from the personal and public life of the great scholar and leader of the Islamic revolution in Iran.
The volume is a discussion on ethics and its relation to politics from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini. The discussions in this book are presented in three parts.
The Ayatullah's will to his children, relatives, friends, and well-wishers. Advice on achieving higher spiritual levels.
An elaborate text describing the reality of du`a (supplication), as well as its constituents, categories and effects, and elaborating on the language which is used therein.
Purpose of marriage, duties of the wife, duties of the men, settling disagreements, and divorce, as well as a diverse range of day to day issues.
This text is a compilation of incidents, narrations and teachings from the lives of the 14 infallibles which help us in living our lives in total accordance with the laws of Islam.
Some selected Islamic stories from the Persian Book Dastan-e Rastan vol. l & 2.
This is the English translation of the book: 'Akhlaq Islami' by Shaheed Ayatullah Sayyid 'Abd al-Hussayn Dastghayb, translated by Hamid Waqar.
A collection of eighty spiritually uplifting stories from the life of Allama Tabatabai (ra) showing his dedication to Islam and his striving at attaining nearness towards Allah.
Arabic text, English translation, commentary, and audio recitation of this famous supplication that Ameer al-Mu'mineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a) taught to his companion Kumayl ibn Ziyad (r).
In this book, Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi goes into the enlightening subject of self-development and acquiring spiritual perfection through the tool of self-knowledge and introspection.
A compilation of lectures by Dr Ali Shariati on the concept of martyrdom, and the importance of martyrdom in Shi'ite ideology.
This book focuses on the principles of religion which are relevant to the thought and soul of human beings, reason and intellect follow it, and deeds and movement of human beings spring forth from
This book represents the excellence of the divine revelation as well as the wisdom of the Ahlul-Bayt (a) who progressed in the light of that revelation and understood its concepts to present it in
Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt and their companions. Includes topics such as forgiveness, intellect, justice, and worship.
Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt, and their companions.
The first of two volumes containing the transcribed lectures of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi on a range of topics mainly dealing with ethics, morality, and self-building.
This text analyzes the topic of patience in light of traditions, Islamic code, and history while shedding light on the advantages and effects of patience.
Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt and their companions.
An elaborate text that describes the nature of Belief (eeman) and Believers (mu’minoon) in the light of traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt, emphasizing on the consequences of belief and the rights the b
This book shows some events that reveal the high traits and the wise behaviors of the prophets. It shows examples and lessons of the mannerism of the prophets.
This article discusses the nature of the sin of pretending virtuousness (riya’), it's different stages, its devastating effects, and presents advice on how to combat it.
This book provides good ideas to parents on upbringing of their children, with family values and morals.
Condensed version of the Islamic Laws in accordance with Ayatullah al-`Uzma al-Hajj ash-Shaykh Lutfullah as-Safi al-Gulpaygani.All basic topics have been discussed in detail with all common rulings
Condensed version of the Islamic Laws in accordance with Ayatollah al-Uzma Seestani.
The second of two volumes containing the transcribed lectures of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi on a range of topics mainly dealing with ethics, morality, and self-building.
Translation of Al-Khisal. A first book of its kind, Al-Khisal is a collection of religious and moral precepts from reliable works on the subject compiled by Sheikh Sadooq.
This text which is authored by Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi, sheds light on how life would look under the grace of ethics.
A treatise on ethics, wayfaring and gnosis.
This book introduces the Noble Prophet of Islam (s) as the role model for all of mankind and the best example for Muslims of all ages.
In this text, Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Khamene'i analyzes the concept of war and combat in the lifes of the Infallible Imams and focuses on the precept and political stragedy of these honorable figures
Nahjul Balagha, the Peak of Eloquence, is a collection of 239 sermons, 79 letters, and 489 sayings of Imam Ali (a.s.).
This book presents the view of Imam ‘Ali (a) on ethics as derived from a lengthy treatise that he composed, comparing the view of ethics of various philosophers and schools of thought on it, showin
In this book the author uses the Qur'an and Ahadith to discuss the vices of pretension and conceit in detail.
Wisdom, subjectivity of judgements, permanence of ethics, natural urges, and ethical theories.
A description of the reality of hypocrites in the Holy Quran.
40 hadith from Prophet Isa- Jesus, his dialogue with Allah and a collection of verses from the Quran about this great Prophet.
A text on Prophet Muhammad’s (S) attitude towards children and youth.
Allah and His representatives have given us the best rules for a great marital life. They have explained every minute detail.
In what way does Islam shape the social relationships? How does it limit them and why?
This text analyzes the two human instincts of fear and hope, their relationship with each other, its combination, the weakness of will, and courage in a wider sense.
This text analyses the issue of Human Rights from an Islamic perspective.
A text focusing completely on the topic of Gheebah (backbiting).
A Comprehensive Dialogue about the importance of Religion between a son and father
The present booklet presents in a short and concise manner the rights of the parents and the rights of the children.
Al-Abrar is a collection of stories for character building and ethical guidance for young readers.
This booklet aims to teach children by using pictures and examples a very important principle in Islam and a very well-known advice given to us by our Prophet sawaws: "If you have nothing nice to s
Collection of Friday Sermons delivered by Sheikh Mansour Leghaei on social interactions of an individual from the Islamic point of view.
The present collection unfolds in three chapters drawn up in view of the necessity and fundamental standing of justice, the quality of its dispensation in society and individual and the presentatio
The link between the theological seminary and the university is a blessed phenomenon which bears significant and numerous wholesome fruits.
This text presents the character trait of fortitude to be the bridge and path to attaining victory.
This booklet with the help of pictures and simple examples aims to teach children what backbiting is, how it affects the people around us and how you can avoid being in a backbiting situation and h
Living in a world that is under the continuous torrent of corruption, it is very easy to lose sight of the important things.
Along the years many books have been written about the significance of the events that took place in Karbala.
This books explores the deviations of Ignorance and presents methods to get rid of it.
This valuable and interesting book, familiarizes the esteemed reader, in the background of Islamic unity and brotherhood, with the humble but firm advice and commands of the holy verses and honorab
Today's world, plagued by war and greed, and media are inundated by the issues pertaining to human rights.
The right to life is the basic right from which all the others derive.
This booklet aims to teach children all about screaming and the effect that this may have on the people around them.
This article expands on the depth of our relationship with God, love for God’s creation, acting as a channel for God’s mercy in our daily lives in doing charitable work, being hospitable, and carin
This article expounds on the effect of Qur’anic belief in the hereafter on stabilizing a community in its economic development and social justice, as well as its spiritual condition.
This booklet uses pictures and words to describe situations in which we might be self-conceited and how this may affect the people around us.
Ayatollah Beheshti, one of the helping hands of Imam Khomeini in the Iranian Islamic Revolution, has delivered along his life many lectures.
This article discusses the meaning of patience (Sabr) and gratitude (Shukr) and shows how they are integral elements of faith analyzing various verses of the Holy Qur'an and many Traditions (ahadit
Part 1 of this series illustrates on the importance of community- building in the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad's efforts to put it into practice.
This paper is a brief explanation of one narration by the ninth imam, Imam al-Jawad (a), wherein a man asks him for advice, and the Imam advises him to five things: to rely on patience, welcome pov
This series of articles elucidates the merits and consequences of piety as seen in the Qur’an, hadith, and the lives of the Ahlul Bayt, and introduces indicators by which one can examine one’s own
The present article offers a glimpse into the concept of good-naturedness as defined and emphasized in the Qur’an, hadiths, and as practiced by believers.
Part 2 of this series further builds upon qualities such as moderation, humbleness, enjoining good and forbidding wrong, unity, truth, justice, environmental awareness, and having firm faith in God
In the past, ethical considerations were a concern of all believing scientists, both in the Islamic and the Western world. This perspective has dramatically changed in our age.
This text discusses about the importance of brotherhood and fellowship and what a Muslim should do regarding his relationship with the rest of the Muslims regardless of race, nationality or locatio
The prophets’ aims in spreading the message were to teach monotheism, ethics, and religious law.
Imam Ali (a.s.) was a model of justice at a time when the world was not ready to bear it. It was for this reason that justice has been greatly emphasized in the Nahjul Balaghah.
Benefaction is one of the oft repeated issues in the verses of the Holy Qur'an.
This paper deals with the ethics of Science concluding that Science has to serve humanity and moral ethics in order to improve human condition and should not be used as a mean of domination and des
This series focuses on the advantages of piety (taqwa) in Islam.
This series of papers studies the importance of community-building and Prophet Muhammad’s efforts to implement it.
This series of articles elucidates the merits and consequences of piety as seen in the Qur’an, hadith, and the lives of the Ahlul Bayt, and introduces indicators by which one can examine one’s own
This part of the series further illustrates the qualities of the pious according to the Qur'an, that the pious are those who have faith in the unseen, establish prayer, give charity, believe in the
In this presentation, the author quotes several ahadith condemning and warning about self-admiration (ujub), and the treatments of this disease of the soul.
In this part, Prophet Muhammad’s ethical management of the economy in the Islamic state will be studied.
This article expounds on the definition of hypocrisy, its levels, its connotation in the Qur'an and hadith, and the differences between both hypocrisy and falsehood, and hypocrisy and dissimulation
This article explains the idea of justice as a virtue of the soul and as the supreme virtue in ethics, as opposed to justice as a mere social action.
This text focuses on the Prophet's own ethical conduct as the perfect exemplar, and his efforts to eradicate differences based on tribe, gender, race, and social class to create a system grounded o
International Humanitarian Law is a body of laws enacted in the four conventions of Geneva in 1949 and the two annexed protocols in 1977 but they can be found in fundamental principles of religions
This article addresses various aspects of sincerity as viewed in the Qur’an, Islamic traditions, and by Muslim scholars, as well as some of its signs and effects.
In this article, examples of virtuous humility in some contemporary great scholars’ conduct have been provided, and praiseworthy humility referred to in the Holy Qur’an and hadiths have been introd
This presentation discusses one of the most deadly things that has caused a lot of human suffering: Prejudice.
This presentation contains Ahadith of Masumeen (as) condemning the devilish disease of Hypocrisy.
This series of papers studies the importance of community-building and Prophet Muhammad’s efforts to implement it.
This presentation explains causes of Envy (Hasad); its evil effects on the soul and faith of a person; and its cures.
This text deals with the importance of the ethical training and education of the human being.
The Holy Quran is the criterion of improving ethics and morals. Anything that is against the Holy Quran verses is not from Islam.
This article studies status of rationality, knowledge and experience in an Islamic community.
This paper addresses the issue of tolerance in Islam and the teachings of the holy Prophet (S) in this regard and the fundamental differences between the views of Islam and liberalism regarding tol
This part further defines the faithful as those who will achieve true success and offers an illustration of who the faithful are, and what they will achieve in this world and the next.