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Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn With profound sorrow, we mourn the passing of Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Reza Husayni Jalali (1945 - 2025), a distinguished scholar, researcher, and teacher who dedicated his life to the pursuit and dissemination of Islamic…
I took the picture of the white books on Sep 16th, 2016 and the picture of him is from March 18th, 2018. He used to hold Asr time gatherings at his home on the weekend which I had the opportunity to attend several times during my time in Qom. He had a very humorous personality and would often make funny remarks during conversations. There are a few instances I recall at the moment, and I might share them later.
Regarding the picture of the books, when the war in Yemen broke out in 2015, the Iranian authorities sent out a group of experts to Yemen to essentially photograph hundreds of books still in manuscript format, lest they be destroyed or stolen. They were then handed over to Aqa Jalali for research purposes. The picture only shows some of the shelves.
Regarding the picture of the books, when the war in Yemen broke out in 2015, the Iranian authorities sent out a group of experts to Yemen to essentially photograph hundreds of books still in manuscript format, lest they be destroyed or stolen. They were then handed over to Aqa Jalali for research purposes. The picture only shows some of the shelves.
Mother of the Believers is a full-length documentary produced by Tasneem Institute, exploring the life and enduring legacy of Sayyidah Khadijah (a), the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (s). Through captivating storytelling and insightful analysis, the documentary sheds light on her pivotal role in the early Islamic movement, her unwavering faith, and her immense sacrifices for the Prophet and his mission. Featuring distinguished scholars Shaykh Azhar Nasser, Sayyid Ali Imran, Imam Khalid Latif, and Sister Anisa Diab, Mother of the Believers offers a deeply moving tribute to one of Islam’s most remarkable women, whose contributions continue to inspire generations.
https://youtu.be/xL3YAWmtSU8?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/xL3YAWmtSU8?feature=shared
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Mother of the Believers | Full Documentary on the Life of Khadijah (a)
Mother of the Believers is a full-length documentary produced by Tasneem Institute, exploring the life and enduring legacy of Sayyidah Khadijah (a), the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (s. Through captivating storytelling and insightful analysis, the…
(12) Mafatih ul-Hayat (Keys of Life) | Section 2, Chapter 1
Watch: https://youtu.be/7WPqFvAhwOc
In this lesson, we begin section 2, and start reading through the first chapter on the topic of maintaining family ties.
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In this lesson, we begin section 2, and start reading through the first chapter on the topic of maintaining family ties.
(13) Mafatih ul-Hayat (Keys of Life) | Section 2, Chapter 1
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In this lesson, we continue our reading of chapter 1 of section 2, specifically regarding the respect towards parents; our mother and father.
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In this lesson, we continue our reading of chapter 1 of section 2, specifically regarding the respect towards parents; our mother and father.
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(13) Mafatih ul-Hayat (Keys of Life) | Section 2, Chapter 1
(13) Mafatih ul-Hayat (Keys of Life) | Section 2, Chapter 1
In this lesson, we continue our reading of chapter 1 of section 2, specifically regarding the respect towards parents; our mother and father.
In this lesson, we continue our reading of chapter 1 of section 2, specifically regarding the respect towards parents; our mother and father.
A Century of Knowledge and Purity – A Century of Refinement and Detachment
On the 8th of Ramadan 1446 AH, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of one of the pillars of jurisprudence, purity, and spiritual detachment—the esteemed jurist and grand marja’, Ayatullah Sayyid Shobeiri Zanjani.
A distinguished jurist and a true muhaqqiq, Ayatullah Zanjani has illuminated the fields of jurisprudence and its related sciences for decades, with a foundation rooted in profound piety and spiritual struggle. Thousands of seekers of knowledge and jurisprudence, directly and indirectly, across various levels, have benefited from his vast knowledge. For us students and members of the seminary, Ayatullah Shobeiri Zanjani embodies nothing but intellectual striving, spiritual purity, detachment from worldly desires, and sincere goodwill towards the state, the people, and those in hardship.
Full Article: https://iqraonline.net/a-century-of-knowledge-and-purity-a-century-of-refinement-and-detachment/
On the 8th of Ramadan 1446 AH, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of one of the pillars of jurisprudence, purity, and spiritual detachment—the esteemed jurist and grand marja’, Ayatullah Sayyid Shobeiri Zanjani.
A distinguished jurist and a true muhaqqiq, Ayatullah Zanjani has illuminated the fields of jurisprudence and its related sciences for decades, with a foundation rooted in profound piety and spiritual struggle. Thousands of seekers of knowledge and jurisprudence, directly and indirectly, across various levels, have benefited from his vast knowledge. For us students and members of the seminary, Ayatullah Shobeiri Zanjani embodies nothing but intellectual striving, spiritual purity, detachment from worldly desires, and sincere goodwill towards the state, the people, and those in hardship.
Full Article: https://iqraonline.net/a-century-of-knowledge-and-purity-a-century-of-refinement-and-detachment/
Religiosity & Civilization - An Elementary School Book From 1912
By Shaykh Rasul Jafariyan
A book titled Tadayyun va Tamaddon (Religiosity and Civilization) was written in 1330 AH / 1912 AD in Kazimayn in Persian for Iranians studying at the Okhovvat Elementary School in that city. Its aim was to clarify the relationship between religiosity and civilization and to explain the causes of the decline of Muslims and the humiliation they have fallen into. In this book, both the causes are explained, and an effort is made to present solutions for overcoming this situation in a way understandable to elementary school children. The present article is a report on that book.
Full paper: https://iqraonline.net/religiosity-civilization-an-elementary-school-book-from-1912/
By Shaykh Rasul Jafariyan
A book titled Tadayyun va Tamaddon (Religiosity and Civilization) was written in 1330 AH / 1912 AD in Kazimayn in Persian for Iranians studying at the Okhovvat Elementary School in that city. Its aim was to clarify the relationship between religiosity and civilization and to explain the causes of the decline of Muslims and the humiliation they have fallen into. In this book, both the causes are explained, and an effort is made to present solutions for overcoming this situation in a way understandable to elementary school children. The present article is a report on that book.
Full paper: https://iqraonline.net/religiosity-civilization-an-elementary-school-book-from-1912/
Genealogy of Islamic Civilization Thought from the Constitutional Revolution to the Islamic Revolution
By Shaykh Rasul Jafariyan
Two revolutions, the Constitutional Revolution and the Islamic Revolution, occurred in our country approximately seventy years apart (1285 SH / 1906 and 1357 SH / 1979). What relationship do these two revolutionary events have with the “sense of civilization-seeking” among Iranians? A revolution is a transformation from one state to another through revolutionary means. Such a transformation has both a starting point and an endpoint. Its starting point is the society inherited from the past, and its destination is the idealized society that it seeks to achieve. The revolutionary uprising that facilitates this transition is fueled by both resentment towards the past and hope for the future.
Full Paper: https://iqraonline.net/genealogy-of-islamic-civilization-thought-from-the-constitutional-revolution-to-the-islamic-revolution/
By Shaykh Rasul Jafariyan
Two revolutions, the Constitutional Revolution and the Islamic Revolution, occurred in our country approximately seventy years apart (1285 SH / 1906 and 1357 SH / 1979). What relationship do these two revolutionary events have with the “sense of civilization-seeking” among Iranians? A revolution is a transformation from one state to another through revolutionary means. Such a transformation has both a starting point and an endpoint. Its starting point is the society inherited from the past, and its destination is the idealized society that it seeks to achieve. The revolutionary uprising that facilitates this transition is fueled by both resentment towards the past and hope for the future.
Full Paper: https://iqraonline.net/genealogy-of-islamic-civilization-thought-from-the-constitutional-revolution-to-the-islamic-revolution/
(1) PBC for Muslim Educators | A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World, by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
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Our PBC (Professional Book Club) modules are part of our teacher training modules, along with our ITE (Islamic Theology for Educator) and LAW (Islamic Jurisprudence) modules. These modules are geared towards professional development of Muslim educators, but are generally open to parents, and individuals who want to develop a deeper understanding of living as a Muslim in the modern world. The book we have chosen for our first module is A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World, by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
0:00 Intro
5:10 Chapters 1-3
27:00 Chapters 4-6
39:56 Discussion Circle
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/HpgVbSjvbnA
Our PBC (Professional Book Club) modules are part of our teacher training modules, along with our ITE (Islamic Theology for Educator) and LAW (Islamic Jurisprudence) modules. These modules are geared towards professional development of Muslim educators, but are generally open to parents, and individuals who want to develop a deeper understanding of living as a Muslim in the modern world. The book we have chosen for our first module is A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World, by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
0:00 Intro
5:10 Chapters 1-3
27:00 Chapters 4-6
39:56 Discussion Circle
The State of Education at the End of the 20th Century
“The 21st century will be a religious century, or it will not be at all.” - French writer André Malraux
This paper was published in 1998 in the journal of “Methodology of Human Sciences”, the first specialized journal in the field of philosophy and methodology of social/human sciences in Iran, published by the Department of Philosophy of Human Sciences at the Research Institute of Hawza and University. It was written by Ali-Mohammad Kardan, who was recognized as one of Iran’s “Everlasting Figures” in psychology and educational sciences in 2003.
Full Paper: https://iqraonline.net/the-state-of-education-at-the-end-of-the-20th-century/
“The 21st century will be a religious century, or it will not be at all.” - French writer André Malraux
This paper was published in 1998 in the journal of “Methodology of Human Sciences”, the first specialized journal in the field of philosophy and methodology of social/human sciences in Iran, published by the Department of Philosophy of Human Sciences at the Research Institute of Hawza and University. It was written by Ali-Mohammad Kardan, who was recognized as one of Iran’s “Everlasting Figures” in psychology and educational sciences in 2003.
Full Paper: https://iqraonline.net/the-state-of-education-at-the-end-of-the-20th-century/
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Ahl al-Sunnah & the Merits of Imam 'Alī (a)
By Hassan Ansari
Translated by @Ali_Imran
Other than the 'Uthmāni Shī'as and some movements within the Murji'a and early Mu'tazalīs, the general populace of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā'ah - including Sunnī Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth - all accepted and believed the merits and virtues exclusive to Amīr al-Mu'mineen (a).
After Aḥmad b. Ḥanbal accepted the legitimacy of the caliphate of Imam 'Alī (a) and made it a part and parcel of Sunnī belief, he paved the way for the Sunnī Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth to become the mainstream position, which subsequently cast aside any anti-'Alī movements amongst the Sunnīs. Afterwards, almost all reliable Ahl al-Sunnah scholars of ḥadīth would either write independent works on the virtues of the Ahl al-Bayt or Imam 'Alī himself, or in their own ḥadīth works they would dedicate a separate chapter for the Imam.
Once taṣawwuf (a form of mysticism) and more precisely the school of Ibn al-'Arabī (d. 638 AH / 1240 CE) emerged within the greater body of Ash'arī Sunnīs, it strengthened certain Shī'ī concepts within Ahl al-Sunnah thought. This would be more prominent and accepted in Iran, Ma Wara al-Nahr (Transoxiana), and Iraq.
Besides a minority Ḥanbalī group in Baghdad and then later in Damascus who had strong anti-Shī’ī views, the rest of the Ahl al-Sunnah had no issue with regards to the merits of the Ahl al-Bayt at the very least, in expressing their love and friendship towards them. This condition remained until the 17th and even until 18th century when it was at its peak - particularly amongst the Ash'arī Shāf'ī school of thought. The spread of large networks of Sunnīs from the progeny of ‘Alī also played a role in maintaining such a perception.
Continue Reading: http://www.iqraonline.net/ahl-al-sunnah-the-merits-of-imam-ali-a/
By Hassan Ansari
Translated by @Ali_Imran
Other than the 'Uthmāni Shī'as and some movements within the Murji'a and early Mu'tazalīs, the general populace of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā'ah - including Sunnī Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth - all accepted and believed the merits and virtues exclusive to Amīr al-Mu'mineen (a).
After Aḥmad b. Ḥanbal accepted the legitimacy of the caliphate of Imam 'Alī (a) and made it a part and parcel of Sunnī belief, he paved the way for the Sunnī Aṣḥāb al-Ḥadīth to become the mainstream position, which subsequently cast aside any anti-'Alī movements amongst the Sunnīs. Afterwards, almost all reliable Ahl al-Sunnah scholars of ḥadīth would either write independent works on the virtues of the Ahl al-Bayt or Imam 'Alī himself, or in their own ḥadīth works they would dedicate a separate chapter for the Imam.
Once taṣawwuf (a form of mysticism) and more precisely the school of Ibn al-'Arabī (d. 638 AH / 1240 CE) emerged within the greater body of Ash'arī Sunnīs, it strengthened certain Shī'ī concepts within Ahl al-Sunnah thought. This would be more prominent and accepted in Iran, Ma Wara al-Nahr (Transoxiana), and Iraq.
Besides a minority Ḥanbalī group in Baghdad and then later in Damascus who had strong anti-Shī’ī views, the rest of the Ahl al-Sunnah had no issue with regards to the merits of the Ahl al-Bayt at the very least, in expressing their love and friendship towards them. This condition remained until the 17th and even until 18th century when it was at its peak - particularly amongst the Ash'arī Shāf'ī school of thought. The spread of large networks of Sunnīs from the progeny of ‘Alī also played a role in maintaining such a perception.
Continue Reading: http://www.iqraonline.net/ahl-al-sunnah-the-merits-of-imam-ali-a/
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The Night of Qadr – The Night of Value
The land on which a mosque is built is no different than any other piece of land before it is dedicated for worship. These lands are inherently the same until we come and tie the piece of land to God and the servitude of people. The fact that this land then builds a relationship between God and people is what grants this land sacredness. It is us who grant this land sanctity with our own actions, as we are the ones who decide to dedicate a certain land to be a mosque, after which it becomes so sacred and valuable that one can no longer bring any impurities into it, or a person in a state of impurity cannot remain in there.
Continue Reading: https://www.iqraonline.net/the-night-of-qadr-the-night-of-value/
The land on which a mosque is built is no different than any other piece of land before it is dedicated for worship. These lands are inherently the same until we come and tie the piece of land to God and the servitude of people. The fact that this land then builds a relationship between God and people is what grants this land sacredness. It is us who grant this land sanctity with our own actions, as we are the ones who decide to dedicate a certain land to be a mosque, after which it becomes so sacred and valuable that one can no longer bring any impurities into it, or a person in a state of impurity cannot remain in there.
Continue Reading: https://www.iqraonline.net/the-night-of-qadr-the-night-of-value/
(16) Mafatih ul-Hayat (Keys of Life) | Husband-Wife Relations | Section 2, Chapter 1
In this lesson, we continue reading chapter 1 of section 2, specifically the section on a husband's care, attention and love towards his wife.
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In this lesson, we continue reading chapter 1 of section 2, specifically the section on a husband's care, attention and love towards his wife.
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Experiential Learning: Facilitating a Connection with Allah on the Nights of Qadr
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In this members-only video, I share my personal experience from the Nights of Qadr (Laylatul Qadr) of this year's month of Ramadan (March 2025). What I share in this video is my own personal experience of using certain pedagogical techniques to bring more meaning to the rituals people engage in on the nights of Qadr, and by facilitating a way for people to perform their own rituals and connect on a personal level.
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Timestamps
0:00 Why I'm sharing this experience
9:35 Principle of Lutf (Grace) as a pedagogical principle
12:15 Setting up the context
20:15 Difference between Du'a, Tawassul and Istighatha
27:50 Our religious experience
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/siGDMxKz7xo
In this members-only video, I share my personal experience from the Nights of Qadr (Laylatul Qadr) of this year's month of Ramadan (March 2025). What I share in this video is my own personal experience of using certain pedagogical techniques to bring more meaning to the rituals people engage in on the nights of Qadr, and by facilitating a way for people to perform their own rituals and connect on a personal level.
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Timestamps
0:00 Why I'm sharing this experience
9:35 Principle of Lutf (Grace) as a pedagogical principle
12:15 Setting up the context
20:15 Difference between Du'a, Tawassul and Istighatha
27:50 Our religious experience
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Experiential Learning: Facilitating a Connection with Allah on the Nights of Qadr
In this members-only video, I share my personal experience from the Nights of Qadr (Laylatul Qadr) of this year's month of Ramadan (March 2025). What I share in this video is my own personal experience of using certain pedagogical techniques to bring more…
Ep. 1 Catch-Up With Classmates | The Norwegian Experience - Special Guest: Syed Hasan Rizvi
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Welcome to the first episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, where I reconnect with my seminary classmates to explore their educational paths, personal growth, and the work they're doing in their communities today.
In this debut episode, I sit down with Syed Hasan Rizvi, who shares his unique journey from seminary life to serving the community in Oslo, Norway. We talk about his studies, experiences abroad, and the challenges and insights that come with applying Islamic learning in a Western context.
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Welcome to the first episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, where I reconnect with my seminary classmates to explore their educational paths, personal growth, and the work they're doing in their communities today.
In this debut episode, I sit down with Syed Hasan Rizvi, who shares his unique journey from seminary life to serving the community in Oslo, Norway. We talk about his studies, experiences abroad, and the challenges and insights that come with applying Islamic learning in a Western context.
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TRAILER: Catch-Up With Classmates | The Norwegian Experience | Guest: Syed Hasan Rizvi
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TRAILER: Catch-Up With Classmates | The German Experience | Guest: Shaykh Jawad
Trailer: https://youtu.be/S6vKwH2nEp8
Full Video (Releasing April 17th 2025): https://youtu.be/ihOLd9pjq_E
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In the second episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, I reconnect with my seminary classmate Shaykh Jawad and explore his journey into Islam in Germany, his eventual journey to the seminary of Qom and his studies over the next decade. I also discuss his role as a scholar in the German community and some of his activities.
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In the second episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, I reconnect with my seminary classmate Shaykh Jawad and explore his journey into Islam in Germany, his eventual journey to the seminary of Qom and his studies over the next decade. I also discuss his role as a scholar in the German community and some of his activities.
Ep. 2 Catch-Up With Classmates | The German Experience | Special Guest: Shaykh Jawad
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In the 2nd episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, I reconnect with my seminary classmate Shaykh Jawad from Germany and explore his journey into Islam, his eventual journey to the seminary of Qom and his studies over the next decade. I also discuss his role as a scholar in the German community & some of his activities.
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Watch Now: https://youtu.be/ihOLd9pjq_E
In the 2nd episode of Catch-Up With Classmates, I reconnect with my seminary classmate Shaykh Jawad from Germany and explore his journey into Islam, his eventual journey to the seminary of Qom and his studies over the next decade. I also discuss his role as a scholar in the German community & some of his activities.
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A One-Page Hajj Travelogue From the Year 1247 AH / 1831 CE
By Abul-Qāsim ibn ʿAlī Rizā Shīrāzī
Edited by Rasūl Jafariyān, translated by Sayyid Ali Imran
On the opening page of Manuscript No. 8270 in the Majlis Library—containing two treatises, al-Fawāʾid al-Ḥāʾiriyya and the marginal notes of Sulṭān al-ʿUlamāʾ on Maʿālim al-Uṣūl—there is a one-page report of a Hajj journey written by the owner of the manuscript.
Despite its brevity, the travelogue contains several interesting points, a few of which are highlighted here:
He undertook this journey with his wife, as he also notes that she accompanied him on some of his other trips to Iraq.
Based on historical data, the Najd land route was known for its difficult terrain. These hardships led the author and his companions to opt for sea travel on the return trip.
Continue Reading: https://iqraonline.net/a-one-page-hajj-travelogue-from-the-year-1247-1831/
By Abul-Qāsim ibn ʿAlī Rizā Shīrāzī
Edited by Rasūl Jafariyān, translated by Sayyid Ali Imran
On the opening page of Manuscript No. 8270 in the Majlis Library—containing two treatises, al-Fawāʾid al-Ḥāʾiriyya and the marginal notes of Sulṭān al-ʿUlamāʾ on Maʿālim al-Uṣūl—there is a one-page report of a Hajj journey written by the owner of the manuscript.
Despite its brevity, the travelogue contains several interesting points, a few of which are highlighted here:
He undertook this journey with his wife, as he also notes that she accompanied him on some of his other trips to Iraq.
Based on historical data, the Najd land route was known for its difficult terrain. These hardships led the author and his companions to opt for sea travel on the return trip.
Continue Reading: https://iqraonline.net/a-one-page-hajj-travelogue-from-the-year-1247-1831/