C A T E G O R I E S

Quran and Tafsir: translation, tafsir and recitation sites, including a Quranic Vocabulary guide
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Prayers and Dua: for links to resources on prayer, translations and audio of popular duas and books such as mafatih al jinan and as Sahifa as Sajjadiyya
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Sermons of the AhlulBayt (as): sermons and ahadeeth from the 14 infallibles, from sources such as Nahjul Balaghah. See also the AHULBAYT (as) section for articles and biographical information about each of the infallibles.

Online Books and Scholar Webpages: a list of some of the best online books in English, and articles from the websites of various scholars.
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Media: links to audio files. Anasheed, lectures, recitations, latmiyyat... you name it
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Other Useful Stuff: tips on website building, educational stuff, shia search engines, online translators... anything else which doesnt fit into the categories above
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For Fun: amusing video clips, audio, games... anything else purely for entertainment value!
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S E R M O N S & S A Y I N G S O F A H L U L B A Y T (a s)

• General Collections - sayings on various topics from all of the ma'sumeen:

- Pearls of Wisdom - stories of the Infallibles (as) and their noble companions.
- A Bundle of Flowers - from the Garden of the Ahlul Bayt (as). Various traditions grouped by subject, a very nice collection.
- Supplications from the AhlulBayt (as) - various links to supplications and prayers can be found here.
- Imam Khomeini's 40 hadeeth - an exposition of the meanings of 40 ahadeeth to do with ethics and spirituality.
- Al Amali - dictations of ahadeeth from Sheikh al Mufid to his students. One of the most important shi'i sources of ahadeeth.
- Fadhaa'il ash-Shia - the Merits of the Shia. Sheikh Saduq's famous collection of ahadeeth from the Prophet (saw) and Imams (as) about the merits and rank which can be attained by those loyal to the Ahlul Bayt (as).
- The Sermons (al Mawaaizh) - Sheikh Saduq's collection of sermons and sayings by the Prophet (saw) and some of the Imams (as) (from p.58 onwards). Also includes a biography of the compiler at the start.
- The Lamp Niche for the best traditions - a book containing sayings from the Ahlul Bayt (as) about Faith, the Shia, good deeds, how to associate with people, noble characteristics, the heart and intellect, hardships, promised rewards, remembering death and much more.
- 40 hadeeth on the Quran - about the Book of Allah
- 40 hadeeth on Hajj - about the Pilgrimage
- 40 hadeeth on Parents - about family relations
- 40 hadith on Salat - about the obligatory prayer
- 40 hadeeth on Ghadir - about the events at Ghadir Khumm

• Nabi Muhammad (saw) - sayings and sermons of the Last Prophet (saw)

- an Nawawi's 40 hadeeth - a sufi collection of prophetic sayings about general aspects of Islam, worth a read
- Sayings of the Prophet (saw) - a collection of ahadeeth on charity, education, envy, anger, behaviour, pride, parents, sympathy and more.
- The Prophet's (saw) advice to Abu Dharr - detailed advice given from the last prophet (saw) to his faithful companion.
- 47 hadith on Imam Ali (as) - sayings of the Last Prophet (saw) about his brother imam Ali (as), in English and Arabic with references.
- Forty Precious Jewels - 40 ahadeeth from the Prophet (saw) about imams Hasan and Hussein (as). English and Arabic, with references.
- Forty hadeeth on lady Fatima (as) - prophetic sayings about the Chief of the Woman of the Worlds (as). English and Arabic, with references.

• Imam Ali (as) - sayings and sermons of Ameerul Mu'mineen (as)

- Nahj al-Balaghah - The Peak of Eloquence. Sermons and brief sayings of Imam Ali (as), one of the most beautiful collections of sermons. A simplified & illustrated version for children can be found
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- Sayings of Imam Ali (1) - also see parts (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7). Sayings of the Imam (as) regarding education, knowledge, intellect, the heart, faith, the Divine and much more.
- The Last Will - the last will & testament of Imam Ali (as) to his sons Imams Hasan & Hussein (as) after he was fatally wounded by Ibn Muljim (la).

• Lady Fatima (as) - sayings from the Chief of the Women of the Worlds (as)

- Sayings of Fatima (as) - narrations from the daughter of the Prophet (saw).

• Imam Hussein (as) - sayings from the Lord of the Martyrs (as)

- The sermon of Mina - the famous speech delivered en route from Mecca to Kufa in 60 A.H. The imam's (as) everlasting message to religious leaders.

• Imam Zain al Abideen (as) - sayings from the 4th Imam (as)

- The Spiritual Aspects of Hajj - a complete translation of the discourse on hajj with al Shibli. A pocket-sized summary is also available here.

• Imam Muhammad al Baqir (as) - collections of sayings from the 5th Imam (as)

- The life of Imam al Baqir (as) - a biography containing many quotes and ahadeeth from the 5th imam (as) all the way through it. See particularly chapter 6 for sayings and traditions.

• Imam Jafar as Sadiq (as) - collections of sayings from the 6th Imam (as)

- Lantern of the Path - a collection of ahadeeth on knowledge, behaviour, prayer, rememberance and the fear of God
- Tradition of Mufaddal - pearls of wisdom from the Imam (as) to his companion Mufaddal, describing Allah's ingenuity manifested in various aspects of creation.
- Tradition of the Myrobalan Fruit - a discussion of the Imam (as) with an athiest physician from India. Using logical argument, the Imam (as) convinces the athiest of the existence and attributes of Allah.

• Imam Al Mahdi (aj) - collections of sayings from the Imam of our time (aj)

- Sayings of Imam Al Mahdi (aj) - a collection of sayings from the Last Imam himself (aj).