21) The Nahjul-Balagha:

'Nahjul-Balagha" means the clear path to eloquence. It is a compendium of selected words and maxims of Hazrat Amirul-Mo`menin (Master of the believers) Ali (A.S) compiled by Sharif Razi Muhammad ibn AI-Hossein (died 406 ah=1016 ad.). Grand authorities of the Religion have named the 'Nahjul-Balagha" the "brother' of the Quran. The contents of this book revolve around the three essential subjects of God, the universe and man, and comprise scientific, literary, religious, social, ethical and political topics. Next to the words of the holy Quran and statements by the Prophet (S.A.W) no words, regardless of the source and author, can equate those of the Nahjul-Balagha in significance and eloquence. So far more than 101 exegeses and commentaries have been written about the Nahjul-Balagha, indicating the importance of this book to the authorities in science, research and study.

22) The Infallible lmams (A.S):

Explicit Islamic texts indicate that after the Prophet (S.A.W), the imams, holy leaders and infallible caliphs of the Prophet number 12, they are:

Ali ibn Abi Taleb, - Imam Ali (A.S)
Hasan ibn Ali, - Imam Hasan (A.S)
Hossein ibn Ali - Imam Hossein (A.S)
Ali ibn Hossein - Imam Sajjad (A.S)
Muhammad ibn Ali - Imam Muhammad Bagher (A.S)
Ja`far ibn Muhammad - Imam Ja`far Sadigh (A.S)
Musa ibn Ja`far - Imam Musa Kazim (A.S)
Ali ibn Musa - Imam Reza (A.S)
Muhammad ibn Ali - Imam Muhammad Taghi (A.S)
Ali ibn Muhammad - Imam Ali Naghi (A.S)
Hasan ibn Ali - Imam Hasan Askari (A.S)
Hojjat ibn Hassan - Imam Mahdi (A.S)

23) Hazrat Mahdi (A.S):

The term of Imamate of the 12th Shiite imam, Hazrat Hojjat ibn Hasan Askari (A.S) began when he was only 6 years old. Because of the conditions prevailing at the time and by God's will, His Holiness went into occultation. The period of the Mahdi (A.S)'s occultation is divided in two parts: the lesser or minor occultation (ghaybat-e-sughra) which lasted 69 years. During this period his holiness was indirectly in communion with the people through the medium of four representatives. Then began the grand or major occultation (ghaybat-e-cobra) which has continued to this date and will be effective until his advent and the triumph of Truth over falsehood. Islamic thought holds to the view that the extensive challenges of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S) and his impending advent will be the last link in the chain of the challenges and fights of the ahl-e-haq or supporters of Truth against the ahl-e-batel or adherents to falsehood. This means that the struggles of the followers of Truth will continue throughout history and grounds for the victory of Truth becomes better prepared with each passing day and culminate in the advent and rise of the promised Mahdi (A.S) with the eventual dawn of the light of Truth and Justice in man's horizons, marking his intellectual, moral and social maturity.

24) The Ascending Quran (Quran-e-sa-ed):

The word 'sa-ed' means rising, ascending, climbing, etc. As an expression the term is in contrast with words 'Quran-c-nazil' which means descending or coming down. It is used to define the prayers and supplications of the Imams and the Inflammables (A.S).

25) The Shabaniah prayer:

This invocative litany, because of richness of contents and import, has been frequently performed during the month of Shaban by Hazrat Ali (A.S), his children and by all other Infallible Imams. Of the importance of this prayer, the saying of which was often emphasised by Imam Khomeini (PUH) in the course of his blessed life, it will suffice to say that no other prayer of invocation is said to have been recited by all of the Infallible Imams (A.S).

26) The Arafat prayer:

Arafat is a station for the Hajj pilgrims in the vicinity of Mecca. The Prayer of Arafat is ascribed to Hossein ibn Ali (A.S) and was often recited by him and by Imam Sajjad on the 9th day of the month of Zillhejjah in the desert of Arafat. This prayer is expressive of the lovely supplications made by the Master of Martyrs (Imam Hossein (A.S) invoking the mercy of his beloved Lord, the one and only creator of universe. The Arafat Prayer, as other prayers said by the Infallible Imams (A.S), contains deep and lofty concepts.

27) lmam Hossein (A.S):

Hossein (A.S) was the hero of Ashura (the 10th day of Muharran when Imam Hossein (A.S) was martyred), the greatest epic event in man's history. He was born to Ali (A.S), the man of Justice and chastity and Her Holiness Fatima (A.S), the symbol of a Muslim woman, in the 4th year ah. and was raised and reared under the care and supervision of a father such as Ali (A.S), a grandfather such as Muhammad (S.A.W) and a mother like Fatimah (A.S). After the martyrdom of Imam Hasan (A.S) in 50 ah., caliph Mua`viah increased his pressure and ordered all his governors to delete the names of the Shiite Muslims (followers of Ali (A.S) from the rosters of the Muslim treasury and to apprehend and put to death any one accused of sympathy for Ali (A.S). Yazid succeeded his father Mua`viah as caliph and followed the path of his sire. He ordered that lmam Hossein swear allegiance to him and be slain should he refuse.

Imam Hossein did not yield to Yazid, this prototype of meanness and villainy. He resorted to the sword and undertook the fundamental Ashura move that he might thus kindle a light (of hope) amid the darkness (of oppression) and to initiate history's eternal epic event. By sacrificing his ale including the lives of himself, his kin and supporters in the path of God; Imam Hossein (A.S).became a model and example for all those who tread in the path of Truth. Many books have been written about the personality of Imam Hossein (A.S) and a great deal has been talked about him. Friend and foe testify to Imam Hossein's matchless courage, bravery, patience, forbearance, his challenge of cruelty and injustice, his courtesy and humility, his kindness and his compassion.

28) The Sahifah Sajjadiah:

In view of the dominance of the rule of tyranny in the time of Imam Sajjad (A.S), the fourth leader of the Shiite Muslims of the world, a collection of his advises, exhortations and counselling manifests in the form of prayers this collection which contains 54 such entries is available. It is known as the Sahifah Sajjadiah and is a veritable encyclopaedia that in the course of history of Shiism has constantly been a source of inspiration to the learned men and seekers of the Path of God. This book has had great educational influence.

29) Zabur-e-Al-e Muhammad (The Psalms of the Household of Muhammad (S.A.W)):

Zabur is the name of a Divine Book that was sent down to His Holiness Davood (David), one of the great prophets of God, it contains plenty of tersely cogent and pithy phrases and sayings of knowledge and wisdom. Because of the importance of subject matter, richness of contents and the depth of its lofty concepts, the Sahifah Sajjadiah is known to the initiates by several appellations such as "The Zabur-e AI-e-Muhammad", 'the Bible of the Ahl-e Bait"; 'the Sister of Quran', etc.

30) The Sahifah Fatimiyah:

The word 'Sahifah' means letter or book. The term Fatimiyah implies that the realities and topics ascribed to her Holiness Fatimah (A.S). Thus the Sahifah Fatimiyah is a book attributed to the noble daughter of the Prophet (S.A.W) and the faithful wife of Ali (A.S), the first leader of the world Shiites. The book has embodied news and intimations of future world events. It has been kept in custody by the Infallible Imams (A.S) and, according to narratives, it has had a volume three times that of the Holy Quran.