The 14 Masoomen
Explore the lives, teachings, and legacies of the fourteen infallibles in Shia Islam
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Explore the 14 Masoomen
Biography
Prophet Muhammad is the founder of Islam and the final prophet according to Islamic belief. He received divine revelations from Allah through the Angel Gabriel, which were compiled into the Holy Quran. His life, actions, and sayings (Hadith) form the Sunnah, which alongside the Quran constitutes the foundation of Islamic guidance. In Shia Islam, Prophet Muhammad's appointment of Imam Ali as his successor at Ghadir Khumm is considered a pivotal event that established the institution of Imamate.
Shrine of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
The Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina is one of the holiest sites in Islam. It was built by Prophet Muhammad himself after his migration to Medina and has been expanded several times throughout history. The Prophet's tomb is located within the mosque and is visited by millions of Muslims every year.
The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best to my family.— Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Teachings & Legacy
Prophet Muhammad's teachings form the foundation of Islam. His Sunnah (practices) and Hadith (sayings) are considered the second most important source of guidance after the Holy Quran. In Shia Islam, his appointment of Imam Ali as his successor at Ghadir Khumm is particularly significant.
About the 14 Masoomen
Understanding the significance of the fourteen infallibles in Shia Islam
Who are the 14 Masoomen?
In Shia Islam, the 14 Infallibles (Arabic: Chahārdah Maʿsūmīn) are the Prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatima al-Zahra, and the Twelve Imams. They are considered to be divinely appointed guides who are free from sin and error.
These revered figures are central to Shia theology and spirituality, representing the unbroken chain of divine guidance and leadership after the Prophet Muhammad.
The concept of infallibility (ismah) in Shia Islam means that these 14 individuals are believed to be protected by God from committing sins or errors in matters of religious guidance.
Further Resources
Explore these classical texts to deepen your understanding of the 14 Masoomen
Nahj al-Balagha
A collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, compiled by al-Sharif al-Radi in the 10th century CE.
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A collection of supplications attributed to Imam Ali ibn Hussein (Zayn al-Abidin), known as "The Psalms of Islam."
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One of the most important Shia hadith collections, compiled by Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni in the 10th century CE.
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