Faith
“Strong families, like strong faith, are built step by step on discipline, support, and remembrance of Allah.”
Narration of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a) and a Dream of Ayatullah Mehmood Najafi
A story of Shia a who visited a village that belonged to the enemies of AhulBayt (a)
This hadith teaches that whoever is granted repentance, gratitude, supplication, and seeking forgiveness will surely receive their divine outcomes. It reassures believers that sincere devotion always brings acceptance, increase in blessings, answered prayers, and forgiveness.
An unique act of giving by an elderly hotel owner, Muhammad Taqi Munadi. His nightly act of quiet generosity in the Haram transformed ordinary moments into profound lessons. Meeting him and receiving a small bill as a souvenir reminded me that true devotion is lived, not spoken.
A seminary student from the States recounts his three-day I’tikaf at the holy mosque of Imam Hassan Askari (AS) in Qom. He immersed himself in prayer, fasting, and spiritual reflection. Each moment, from navigating ablution lines to pondering the Quran’s wisdom, became a journey of self-discovery and inner growth.