This text contains a detailed biography of the life, lineage, and circumstances of our fourth Imam, Zayn Al-’Abidin (‘A). In addition to detailing the life of the Imam (‘A), the text also discusses his heritage, in particular the Sahifah As-Sajjadiyyah and Risalat Al-Huqooq.
- Beacons Of Guidance 6: Imam ‘Ali Ibn Al-Husayn Zayn Al-’Abidin (‘A)
- Preface
- Introduction
- Philosophy And Tools Of Divine Guidance
- Persistent Efforts Of The Prophets And Their Successors
- The Achievements Of Prophet Muhammad, The Chief Of The Messengers
- Prerequisites Of The Sealing Message
- The Divine Planning For The Endurance Of The Divine Guidance After The Departure Of The Holy Prophet
- Divine Planning In The Words Of The Holy Prophet
- The Holy Prophet’s Household - The Real Embodiment Of The Divine Plan
- Characteristics Of The Ahl Al-Bayt’s Progression And Their Tasks
- Encyclopedia Of "Epitomes Of True Guidance"; A Pioneering Step
- Section 1
- Chapter 1: A Quick Glance At Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A)
- Chapter 2: Others’ Impressions Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Personality
- Chapter 3: Some Aspects Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Personality
- 1. Imam’s Patience
- 2. Imam’s Generosity
- 3. Imam’s (‘A) Generous Attitude To The Poor
- 4. Giving Charity
- 5. His Dignity And Glorified Spirit
- 6. Asceticism Of Imam (‘A)
- 7. Supplication Of Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) To Allah
- 8. The Imam’s (‘A) Family Life
- 9. With His Father And Mother
- 10. With His Children
- 11. With His Slaves
- Section 2
- Section 3
- Chapter 1: Imam Al-Sajjad’s Life (‘A) From Karbala To Madinah
- Chapter 2: The Life Of Imam Zayn Al-’Abidin (‘A) In Madinah
- 1. The People Of Madinah’s Revoking Their Allegiance To Yazid
- 2. The Revolution Of Madinah And Its Consequences
- 3. Imam Zayn Al-’Abidin And Muslim Ibn ‘Uqbah
- 4. Destroying And Burning The Ka’bah
- 5. Separation Of The Ummayyad Family
- 6. Increasing Opposition Against Ummayyad Rulings
- 7. The Tawwabin’s (Repentant) Revolution
- 8. Al-Mukhtar’s Revolution
- 9. The Years Of Turbulence And Conflicts
- 10. Al-Hajjaj’s Cruelty And His Extensive Transgression
- 11. The Reign Of Al-Walid Ibn ‘Abdul-Malik
- Chapter 3: Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Martyrdom
- Section 4
- Chapter 1: Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Role Throughout The Mission Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- Chapter 2: Distinctive Features Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Time
- Chapter 3: Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Strategy Of Struggle
- Chapter 4: Extraordinary Details Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Life
- Worship In Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Life
- Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Worship
- His Fasting
- His Hajj
- Features Of Prayer And Chanting In Imam’s (‘A) Life
- Manifestation From (‘Irfan) Divine Gnosticism In Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Chanting
- Weeping In Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Life
- Liberation Of Slaves In Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Life
- Section 5
- Chapter 1: Some Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Heritage
- 1. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) And The Noble Qur’an
- 2. Examples Of Imam Zayn Al-’Abidin’s (‘A) Commentary
- 3. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) And Noble Narrations
- 4. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) And The Islamic Belief And Theological Discussions
- 5. Explicit Statements Of Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) About The Imams (‘A) After Him And His Statements Concerning The Arrival Of Imam Mahdi (‘A)
- 6. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) And Islamic Jurisprudence And Religious Laws (Fiqh)
- 7. Scientific Aspects Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Prayers
- 8. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) And Arabic Literature
- 9. Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Series Of Debates
- 10. Excellent Advice And Wise Sayings Of Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A)
- 11. A Bundle Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Brilliant Words
- Chapter 2: The Treaty Of Rights
- Chapter 3: In The Light Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s Psalms Of Islam
- 1. The Specialties Of Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- 2. The Historical Role Of Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- 3. The Record And The Chain Of Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- 4. The Interpretations Of Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- 5. The Reason To Describe Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah By (Al-Kamilah)
- 6. A Discussion About Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- 7. The Complete Objective Index Of Al-Sahifah Al-Sajjadiyyah
- Chapter 4: Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) School Of Thought
- Chapter 1: Some Of Imam Al-Sajjad’s (‘A) Heritage
- Bibliography
