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The 10 Days Allah Loves Most: What to Do in the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 

Are you making the most of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?   The first ten days hold a special status in Islam.  They are referred to as the “Al-Ayyam al-Ma’lumat” or “the Appointed Days” in the Holy Quran.  لِّيَشْهَدُوا۟ مَنَـٰفِعَ لَهُمْ وَيَذْكُرُوا۟ ٱسْمَ ٱللَّهِ فِىٓ أَيَّامٍۢ مَّعْلُومَـٰتٍ عَلَىٰ مَا رَزَقَهُم مِّنۢ بَهِيمَةِ ٱلْأَنْعَـٰمِ ۖ…
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A Match Made in Heaven: The Wedding of Imam Ali (as) and Lady Fatima (sa) 

Within Shia Islam, certain moments are steeped in mourning, while others shine with joy. One of the most joyful is the blessed marriage of Imam Ali (as) and Lady Fatima (sa). Imam Ali (as) is reported to have said, “Surely, Allah (swt) has written for us followers, who assist us and are happy at our happiness and are sad in our sadness.” (Ghurar al-Hikam, v.1)
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Five Facts About Imam Al-Jawad (as)

Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as) was the youngest of the Imams to take on leadership—yet his wisdom and generosity captured the hearts of all who met him. Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as), among the 14 Maʿsūmīn (as), holds a special status in Islamic history. Though he assumed the mantle of Imamate as a child, his intellect and…
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