Al Zahra Mosque

09/09/2026

Wednesday 9 September 2026 times:

: 4:51 am
: 6:03 am
: 11:55 am
asr: 3:12 pm
: 5:59 pm
isha: 6:54 pm

08/09/2026

Lesson 12: Two Signs Of A True Muslim

The Tradition:

"لاَ تَنْظُرُوا إلى كَثْرةِ صَلاتِهِمْ و صَوْمِهِمْ وَ كَثْرَةِ الْحَجِّ و الْمَعْرُوفِ و طَنْطَنَتِهمْ بِالليْلِ وَلكِنْ اُنْظُرُوا إلى صِدْق الْحَدِيْثِ وَ أَداءِ الأَمانَةِ"

The Prophet (S) is narrated to have said: “Do not look only at the number of prayers, fasting sessions, Hajj pilgrimages, night vigils, or good acts (towards others) of the people (even though these things are important). Rather, look at their truthfulness and trustworthiness.”1

Brief Commentary
When one looks at the Islamic traditions, it becomes clear that there are two definite signs of a true Muslim: truthfulness and trustworthiness. Even though acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, and the Hajj pilgrimage are all very important and instrumental in the growth of human beings, these should not be considered the only signs of faith. They must be accompanied with the attributes of truthfulness and trustworthiness.

1.Taken from the book: Safinat al-Bihar.

08/09/2026

Lesson 11: The Martyrdom Of Imam Al-Husayn (A)

The Tradition:
"إنَّ لِقَتْلِ الْحُسَيْنِ حَرَارَةٌ فِى قُلُوبِ الْمُؤْمِنينَ لَنْ تَبْرُدَ أَبَداً"

The Prophet (S) is narrated to have said: “The martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (‘a) has created a fire and heat in the hearts of the believers which can never be extinguished.”1

Brief Commentary
There have been many different wars throughout history and almost without exception, they have been all but forgotten just a few months or years after they ended. Yet, if someone fights in the way of God and struggles in the path of liberating his fellow human beings, then this is something that can never be forgotten. This is because fighting for the sake of God, as well as concepts like freedom, honor, and dignity are things which never get old, nor are they ever forgotten. Imam al-Husayn (‘a) and his companions fought for these very concepts and it is for this reason that their memory will live on forever.

1.Mustadrak al-Wasa’il, vol. 2, p. 217.

08/09/2026

Tuesday 8 September 2026 times:

: 4:52 am
: 6:05 am
: 11:55 am
asr: 3:11 pm
: 5:59 pm
isha: 6:54 pm

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Monday 7 September 2026 times:

: 4:54 am
: 6:06 am
: 11:56 am
asr: 3:11 pm
: 5:58 pm
isha: 6:53 pm

07/09/2026

Lesson 9: The Root Of Arrogance

The Tradition:
"ما مِنْ رَجُل تَجَبَّرَ أَوْ تَكَبَّرَ إلاّ لِذِلَّة يَجِدُها فِى نَفْسِهِ"

Imam al-Sadiq (‘a) is narrated to have said: “There is no person who acts arrogantly towards others except for a weakness which he senses within himself.”1

Brief Commentary:
Today, it has been shown through psychological studies that the root of arrogance and prideful behavior can be found in a feeling of inferiority that people possess within themselves. People who suffer from this inferiority complex try to use this misguided technique to show themselves as being superior to others. Yet, this type of behavior only adds to their inferiority because people recognize them for who they are. Over time, this kind of behavior increases the people’s hate and disgust for them. This psychological issue has been mentioned over a thousand years ago by Imam al-Sadiq (‘a). On the other hand, people who have faith are affected by a particular inner state which inclines them towards modesty and humbleness.

1.Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 73, p. 225.

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Saturday 5 September 2026 times:

: 4:56 am
: 6:09 am
: 11:56 am
asr: 3:10 pm
: 5:56 pm
isha: 6:51 pm