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Muharram & Karbala

Muharram & Karbala

Imam Husayn (A.S.), The Grandson of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.),the Doyen of the Martyrs, the Chief of the Youth of Paradise, the second son of Imam Ali(A.S.) and Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S.), the third Holy Imam of the Shi’ites was martyred along with his 72 faithful followers on Tenth of Muharram(Ashura),61 Hijrah in Karbala (Iraq) and saved Islam from complete destruction by his great sacrifice.

 

MUHARRAM SERIES – The regime of Mu’awiyah

MUHARRAM

With the holy month of Muharram upon us, millions of Muslims across the world will reflect upon those events which led to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, and shook Islam at its very core. Rather than inspire passions and reignite disputes, Shafaqna will attempt to base its arguments in history, and thus offer perspective to a debate which has sadly darkened our community, pitting brothers against brothers in the name of righteousness.

Positive and negative impact of TV on kids

tv & children

Television has now become an important part of our daily lives and if you are a kid, it’s going to be very hard for you to stop watching it. TV has many advantages and many parents also use TV as a substitute baby sitter to keep their loved ones busy watching their favorite cartoons or TV shows. A common question arises in minds of many people and that is what positive and negative impact of TV has and how watching TV affects your child.

Social Psychology: Self Discovery

Self Discovery

Self knowledge is a very important aspect in human life. It is the ability of an individual to know his or her mental state, his or her likes, dislikes desires and even beliefs. It is also said to have something to do with the knowledge of one’s character, identity and thoughts. On the other hand, self regulation also known as self control is the ability of an individual to control or regulate his or her behavioral ways, desires and emotions so as to achieve a reward. Both of these aspects work hand in hand.

Education since independence

Slovenia  independence

In the  25  years  of  Slovenia  independence , the  country's education  system  has  moved  dynamically  up  a  steep  path.Today  we  can  assert  that  the  system  is  high-quality  and  compares  well  on  a  European  scale, and  as  a  result  young  Slovenians  are  well  educated. This  is  demonstrated  by  international  education  research  and , just  as  importantly, by  the  successes  of  Slovenian  pupils  and  students  in  international  knowledge  competitions.

Parents, Especially Fathers, Play Key Role in Young Adults' Health

Parents

Parents, and especially fathers, play a vital role in developing healthy behaviors in young adults and helping to prevent obesity in their children. When it came to predicting whether a young male will become overweight or obese, the mother-son relationship mattered far less than the relationship between father and son.

Global South addresses SDG Challenges

sustainable development.

On Friday, a group of 134 developing nations, known as the Group of 77 (G77), came together for a meeting to address challenges and solutions in achieving sustainable development. In attendance were G-77 foreign ministers, the president of the General Assembly, the UN secretary-general and other UN senior officials.

The Formal Declaration Of Imamat (Leadership)Of Imam Ali (A.S) At Ghadir Khumm

Ghadir Khumm

The formal declaration of Imamat of Imam Ali (A.S.) at Ghadir Khumm has been unanimously described by the learned historians and scholars of both sects. Here we give a brief account to show what great arrangements were made to declare Imam Ali(A.S.) as the successor to the Holy Prophet of Islam(P.B.U.H) .

When it thunders…

Shahriar.

Iran in general and Azerbaijan in particular have been the land of growth and flourishing of many poets and mystics in all ages; a place for literature myths, from Shams to Shahriar.

The role of body language in teacher-student interactions

body language

An encouraging smile, a skeptical frown, a negating shake of the head: body language is very diverse and effective. With the discovery of mirror neurons, brain researchers corroborated its impact by demonstrating how these nerve cells translate the expressions of another person, such as a smile, into one's own experience.

Iran’s Black Friday Anniversary

Iran’s Black Friday

Black Friday (Jome-ye Siaah) is the name given to 8 September 1978 (17 Shahrivar 1357 AP) and the shootings in Zhaleh (or Jaleh) Square in Tehran, Iran. Black Friday is thought to have marked the point of no return for the revolution, and led to the abolition of Iran's monarchy less than a year later...

Shaykh Saduq, the Great Shi‘a Authority in the Age of Minor Occultation

Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Babiwayh al-Qummi was one of the greatest scholars of Shi‘a Islam. His honesty, which earned him the title al-Saduq, assisted him in his success as a great traditionist whose works deeply influenced those with a thirst for understanding Shi’a Islam, and particularly the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt (a).