Benefits of Brushing Teeth

The Prophet (SAWA) said in his advice to Imam Ali (AS), 'One must brush his teeth at every ablution. O Ali, one must brush his teeth as frequently as possible, for verily a single prayer that one performs after having brushed his teeth is better than forty days worth of prayers performed without doing so. (Bihar al-Anwar, v.76, p.137, no.48)  He also said: "Jibra'il continuously advises me about brushing teeth, that I really thought he would lay it down as an obligation (WAJIB)."  Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, 'You must brush your teeth for it removes whisperings of the heart.(Bihar al-Anwar, .76, p.139, no.52)  Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, 'There are twelve distinctive features to brushing one's teeth: it is a recommended prophetic practice, it purifies one's mouth, brightens...

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Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq's (a.s.) Discussion With A Physician

Once a Physician asked Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.),  “What is your opinion regarding the sneeze?”  Imam replied,  “Though apparently it comes out through the nose, actually it comes out from all over the body. Have you not observed that the whole body shakes during a sneeze? Remember! The person who sneezes, is assured of health for seven days.” The Physician asked, “What do you say about rice?” “It widens the intestines and it is beneficial in piles,” replied the Imam. “What is your opinion about grapes and raisins?” “They strengthen the muscles of the body, maintain the strength in the eyes, and the heart remains healthy.” “What things are harmful to the body?” “Firstly, dry and smelly meat, secondly, taking a bath on a full stomach. Thirdly, copulating with an aged...

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Ayatollah Behjat gives advice on concentration in Prayers

Here are a few thoughts from His Eminence Ayatullah Behjat (One of the great Alims and Mystics of our time) on the issue of concentration during prayers. Sheikh Muhsin Gharavian was once granted audience in the presence of Ayatullah al-Udhma Shaikh Muhammad Taqi Behjat (may the Almighty prolong his blessed presence amongst us) and asked him: “O Scholar! Despite our advanced age we haven’t have yet experienced the pleasure of worship especially the sweetness of communication with God in salaat. According to your opinion what should we do to experience even a little pleasure of what our Infallible Imams have promised us?” His eminence nodded his head and said: (Dear son) “Actually this is a universal problem. All of us are plagued with this...

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Eid-e-Zahra (s.a.)

Eid-e-Zahra is a day of celebration, a day in which even the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rejoiced! This day holds importance due to numerous events that transpired on this day in history. One of the events which is marked on this day is the beginning of the Imamate of our 12th Imam, al-Hujjah ibn al-Hasan (may Allah hasten his return). His father, Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) left this world on the 8th and, immediately after, his son took over the mantle of leadership. His leadership has spanned over 1,160 years, and as he is the living and present Imam, we have the potential of being his ‘companions’ just as great personalities such as Bilal, Salman, Abu Dharr, Maitham and countless others were companions of their living Imams. However, we need to strive to emulate such individuals and work...

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Posted in: 02 Janab e Fatema Zehra (s.a.),06 Imam Ali Zainul Abedeen (a.s.),14 Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)