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Imam Mohammad Shirazi

Grand Ayatollah Imam Muhammad Shirazi is undoubtedly the most eminent authority on Islam in modern times. An outstanding Islamic scholar-leader, he is a Marje‘ or religious authority to millions of Muslims around the globe. A charismatic leader who was known for his high moral values, modesty, and spirituality, Imam Shirazi is a mentor and a source of aspiration to Muslims; and the means of access to authentic knowledge and teachings of...

Peace in imam shirazi thought

Peace is an essential pillar of the political theory presented and advocated by Imam Shirazi in all his books, and studies. Peace is the aim and objective, as well as the means to the aim. Imam Shirazi stresses that peace produces the safest and best consequences, and one must implement peace in every aspect of life; peace in speeches, peace in the writings, peace in action, and peace everywhere and with everyone.

Imam Ali the first Imam of Shia

Imam Ali peace be upon him never fought his enemies in battles without first giving them the unequivocal answers to their arguments, and gave them warnings and plenty of opportunities to reflect. When he won in battles, he never took revenge on any of them. He pardoned them all. Imam Ali’s slogan after the fall of Mecca was: “Today is the day of mercy; today, the inviolable are protected”

Shura or consultation

Stemming from the principles of freedom and pluralism, to create a collective responsibility, and to involve representatives from the entire nation, Imam Shirazi proposes the Consultative System of Leadership, where a leadership council consisting of scholar-leaders elected by the masses leads the country. “. . . those who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation . . .”

Imam Ali Center

Address & Directions

IMAM ALI CENTER 7900 Backlick Road

Springfield Virginia 22050

Phone: 7038988114

Email: brother@imamalicenter.org

The Qur’an made simple

The Qur’an made simple The Noble Qur’an is the greatest of the books of God. It is the most outstanding book ever to appear on the face of the earth. It is not merely a compilation of chronicles of an ancient people, nor yet of a group of Prophets, or even of all Prophets. Nor is it solely a book of morals. It is certainly not just a book of science, and it is not simply a book of rules and laws.

How to Pray

The daily prayers
There are five sets of daily obligatory prayers or s}alawa>t (plural for s}ala>t) that are performed in three time slots. The s}ala>t of the various times are not necessarily the same. A s}ala>t may be of 2, 3, or 4 rak‘ah or cycle. The three time slots in which the s}ala>t needs to be performed are: Daily Prayers

Shura or consultation

"O Ali, the best of qualities in this life and the hereafter are words of courtesy, generosity, and forgiving those who inflict injustice on you"

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