Corporators with this issue: Jalil Dorrani, Husain Eshghi, Hasan Karami, Abbas Sokout, Hamid Shahedi, AliReza Karimi
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Editorial
Editorial In this issue we have gathered very different subjects from various realms, from philosophy to history, and from the holy traditions to the dramatic real stories.Still our main article discusses the Divine granted essential knowledge of mankind, which is also called as “conscience” or “nature” of man. It is one of the key issues in the human related sciences. Since conscience involves thoughts, emotions, perceptions, dreams, sensations, self-awareness, etc., the issue of ... Read More >>
All people have a kind of innate knowledge of God. Upon entering the materialistic world, they forget and neglect this knowledge. The Almighty God reminds them of His innate knowledge in various ways in which the most important of them are Severance, Signs, and worship. God, by making them suffer from problems and difficulties of life, reminds this knowledge to them without people's will; God’s creatures are, all, one of the means of reminding of God. Human beings by thinking in Go
The Feasts: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha Muslims of the Islamic countries of the world hold some feasts with special customs and religious rituals of which are: Eid al-Fitr held on the first day of Shawal month, Eid Al- Adha on the tenth of Dhu al- Hijjah month. This article refers to some orders of these feasts especially Eid al-Fitr of which Zakat al-Fitr, Fitr prayer and Ziarat of Imam Husain (p.b.u.h.) are included. The roots and branches of religion are explained in the article as well. The author says that different worship and b... Read More >>
· The son of Adam gets old, but two attributes become younger in him: avarice and ambition.
· Two groups of people will lead people to righteousness or wickedness, should they turn out to be righteous or wicked themselves: religion leaders and rulers.· You are the shepherds and responsible for guarding each other.· ... Read More >>
The following article is the second part of the event of the divine appointment presented in last Safinah (No.3). All parts of this article are exact excerpts of Nahjul Balagha.
The Chosen of God Allah chose him from the lineal tree of prophets, from the flame of light, from the forehead of greatness, from the best part of the valley of al-Bat'ha, from the lamps for darkness, and from the sources of wisdom. …Until this disti... Read More >>
The midday traveler
The Midday Traveler In this part of magazine by recoursing to literature, the best attempt is made to provide you with a small picture of the life of Imam Hasan (p.b.u.h.) under the title of “The Mid-Day Traveler”. Read More >>
Imam Riza (p.b.u.h.) is the eighth infallible Imam of the progeny of holy prophets (p.b.u.h.). The present article explains a short biography of him including some points about the period of his Imamate, and moral behavior. Some of his holiness character is presented through the article of which are his generosities, not irritating others, not interrupting other's speeches and so on. The article ends with a quotation from the special Ziarat of Imam which is dedicated to his holiness.
The present article discusses about wearing clothes by human with the emphasis on the women. It refers to the concept of capitalism as the economical system of the secular world. The author believes that there are two giant economical branches which aim to exploit women: cosmetic producers and fashion companies. The article also tries to explain that the kind of clothes wearing by western men and women are according to their cultures and world views. It concludes that the main ... Read More >>
Reviewing the theory of Qur'an`s Adaptation
Reviewing The Theory of Qur’an’s Adaptation During 2 last centuries, some orientalists argued that Similarities between some Islamic teachings, and teachings of Old Testament, New Testament, Avesta and likewise, show that Islam religion is adapted from previous religions. Their claim, regarding this matter, is presented in their books. In Mizan ul-Haqq written by (C.G. Pfander) – the German missioner and priest – he states: In a word, there remains no doubt among the learned that the Qur’an is a book composed of mat... Read More >>
Faith
Islamic Words_Qur’anic Word_Faith In Qur’an, there are many cases in which word “Faith” accompanies with the word “good deeds”. Therefore, it is very essential to comprehend what is the meaning of “Faith” and what are the responsibilities, commitment and obligations of a “Faithful” and what is the role of “Faith” in life?Faith and its derivations are cited 811 times in Qur’an; the extent of its use in Qur’an shows the crucial significance of its status... Read More >>
The book Al-Kafi written by Abu Jafar Muhammad Ibn Ya’qub Ibn Ishaq al-Kulayni al-Razi is translated by World Organization For Islamic Services. Tehran: World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), 1401 = 1981.
Interview With Hujjat al-Islam Muhammad Rizvi 1- Please introduce yourself. Biography, Classic and Religious educationsI was born in 1957 in India, in a family of 'ulama. My father is the late Hujjatul-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi, the foun... Read More >>
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