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A Garden Without End

November 3, 2026

A Garden Without End Review of Chapter 23 of Bihar Al-Anwaar, Volume 8
Author – The Allama Muhammad
Baqir Al Majlisi

Chapter 23 of Volume 8 of Bihar Al-Anwaar – the encyclopaedic hadith compendium compiled by the Safavid-era scholar Allama Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi – is entitled “The Paradise and Its Bounties, and Allah Sustaining Us and the Rest of the Believers, Its Houries, Its Castles, Its Joys and Its Cheerfulness.” Spanning roughly one hundred and eighty pages (pp. 106–285), it sits in the volume between the harrowing chapter on the Bridge over Hell and the chapter on the Fire itself, and it functions as a deliberate counterweight: where the preceding chapters describe terror, this one unfolds an almost luxuriant catalogue of delight. Reading it straight through is a peculiar experience – less a sustained argument than a long, liturgical inventory of a world the believer is invited to imagine as already in existence. This review summarises the chapter’s main themes and offers a few observations on its literary and theological texture.

The Day of Judgement

October 25, 2026

The Day of Judgement by Mohamedarif Suleman

Every believer returns to the same question at some point: when this life ends, what remains of us? The Shia Imami tradition answers with clarity. On the Day of Judgement (Yawm al-Qiyaamah), human beings will be raised as whole persons, body and soul reunited, to stand before their Creator. This belief is known in theology as ma’aad jismaani, bodily resurrection, and it is one of the pillars of Islamic faith, listed among the usool al-din alongside tawhid, prophethood and divine justice.

Memory….My Storage Cell

September 22, 2026

Memory….My Storage Cell by Tasnim Asgharali Jaffer

On observing an object
It reflects into my brain
Forming a vivid image
Which gradually then sets
Preserved for the future usage

Contextualising Timeless Teachings

September 17, 2026

Contextualising Timeless Teachings by Mohamedarif Suleman

A few months ago, I found myself staring blankly at a glowing monitor. My browser had dozens of open tabs -ranging from ethics papers on generative artificial intelligence to sensationalised news feeds – while my smartphone buzzed continuously with social media algorithmic pushes. I was flooded with information, yet I felt entirely starved of actual comprehension.

Measuring Real Change

August 18, 2026

Measuring Real Change by Mohamedarif Suleman

How Preachers Can Evaluate the Effectiveness of Their Teachings

When we gather in the majlis, we are entering a sacred space that was always meant to be more than ritual. It is a place of remembrance, yes, but also a place of transformation. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, taught that gatherings of remembrance must also be gatherings of knowledge. The majlis is meant to awaken our hearts, sharpen our minds, and strengthen our resolve. Yet we must ask ourselves: are our majlises truly fulfilling this prophetic mission, or have they become limited to emotion without change?

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Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

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