For a deed to be accepted by God, two essential pillars must be present: the intrinsic goodness of the deed itself and the righteousness of the doer. This means that the...
The Qur’an presents the religion of Abraham (a.s.) as the standard of reason and spiritual growth, viewing any departure from it as a sign of folly. By straying from the...
Islam encompasses multiple levels, and between the initial acceptance of Islam and its ultimate fulfillment, there are numerous stages. A pure believer is one who has...
Islam’s approach to the People of the Book—Jews and Christians—is rational, scholarly, and fair, standing in contrast to the biased views held by some within these...
Verse 2:128: “Our Lord, make us both submissive to You, and [raise] from our progeny a nation submissive to You, and show us our rites, and turn to us clemently...
The apparent meaning of any text conveyed for public instruction, based on common cultural discourse, is authoritative unless valid rational or transmitted evidence...
Imam Ali’s Statement (Sermon 1, Nahjul Balaghah): “The perfection of knowing Him … is to deny Him attributes, because every attribute testifies that it is...
And be not like those who became divided and disagreed after clear evidences had come to them, and these it is that shall have a grievous chastisement. (3:105) Al-Mizan...
Hold fast, all together, to Allah’s cord, and do not be divided [into sects]. And remember Allah’s blessing upon you when you were enemies then He brought your hearts...
This volume features Allamah Tabatabai’s commentary on the entire Surah Yunus and the first section of Surah Hud. In Surah Yunus, the Qur’an draws on a...