“Idol worship is pure Monotheism”, Sufi master Sheikh Shabestari

Sheikh Mahmoud Shabestari, an Iranian Sufi master and poet of the medieval age and among the most widely acclaimed exponents of Ibn al-Arabi's works that include, Fusus al-Hikam and Futuhaat al-Makkiya. In this post, a verbatim translation of his poetic lines has been presented. Question? Idol(s), Zunnaar [ceremonial belt of the priest of idols] and … Continue reading “Idol worship is pure Monotheism”, Sufi master Sheikh Shabestari →

Sayyid Sharaf al-Deen al-Amrohvi al-Hussaini

An account of Sayyid Sharaf al-Diin 'Shah Wilayat' - a famous spiritual personality of Medieval India. Sayyid Sharaf al-Deen al-Amrohvi al-Hussaini - An arab, from the lineage of Hussain b. Ali (a.s.) of the Prophet's (s.a.a.w) family. His eminence, al-Sheikh Sharaf al-Diin b. Ali. b. Murtadha b. Abi al-M'aali b. Abu al-Faraj al-Saidaawi al-Wasiti b. … Continue reading Sayyid Sharaf al-Deen al-Amrohvi al-Hussaini →

Reports forbidding Capital Punishments in the absence of Imam (a.s.)

"Only the Pure (a.s.), Invulnerable to Limit, can purify the Impure and execute the Limit" "Assignment of Limit is only the prerogative of the Imam (a.s.)" "Two kinds of blood cannot be shed but only when al-Qaim (ajtfsh) shall rise" Translator's Note- The prohibition of executing capital punishments is subject to certain universal exceptions like … Continue reading Reports forbidding Capital Punishments in the absence of Imam (a.s.) →

Mullah Sadra, an Islamic or Platonic Philosopher?

Sadra's position with respect to the theo-rational modules produced by Greek Philosophers

Mullah Sadra’s Tawhid

Brief analysis of Mullah Sadra's version of Tawhid in contrast to the Tradition of Ahlulbayt (a.s.) According to Sadra, all that is Existent originates from Allah only and is essentially a gleam of Almighty. Philosophically this can be further explained in respect to the Sun and its rays. Sun rays only originate from their source … Continue reading Mullah Sadra’s Tawhid →

School of Ibn al-Arabi & Existential Pantheism [II]

Excerpts taken from Fusus al-Hikam and its widely famous commentary by Sufi master, al-Qaysari. The Greatest Sufi, Ibn al-Arabi (la)Then Harun said to Musa, "I was afraid that you would say: 'You have caused division in the Tribe of Israel'," (The Quraan, 20:94) and you would make me the cause of their division since the … Continue reading School of Ibn al-Arabi & Existential Pantheism [II] →

Amru b. al-Aas to Omar: Unlike you, I was not conceived by a Prostitute!?

Short insight on Omar b. al-Khattab's lineage backed by Sunni sources of Arab History and Genealogy |A demonstration of Omar's Ancestry|

Abassid Plagiarism of Platonic Philosophy vs Islam

Brief account by Allamah al-Majlisi (rh) of 'How & Why' platonic philosophy was injected into Islamic academia by the Abbasids I [Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi] say: This crime against religion and the public exposure of the books of platonic philosophers among muslims is from the innovations of the tyrant Caliphs, who were hostile towards the Imams … Continue reading Abassid Plagiarism of Platonic Philosophy vs Islam →

Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi on Platonic Philosophy [II]

Excerpts taken from al-Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi's treatise "Radd Mazhab'ye Hukama" " The other deviant and false schools of these platonic philosophers believe; that Allah (swt) is capable to cause in a way, just like a burning fire and a shining sun, they are deviant to such an extent that consider themselves; capable and free … Continue reading Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi on Platonic Philosophy [II] →

Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi on Platonic Philosophy [I]

Excerpts taken from al-Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi's treatise "Radd Mazhab'ye Hukama" It's been mentioned that " He (swt) invented the creation through His power with an invention " in one of the supplications of Imam al-Sajjad (a.s.) known as 'dua al-tahmeed' [1] and this is his (a.s.) word. Hence, the restriction [about the creation of … Continue reading Muhammad Taqi al-Majlisi on Platonic Philosophy [I] →