May 23, 2025
Dhu al-Qidah 24th, 1446
Jaafari Muslim Association Singapore
Towards a Meaningful Life

Welcome! Join us on an exciting journey as we explore the beauty of true Islam.

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) urged his followers to hold firmly to two precious things to avoid being misguided – the Holy Quran and his Pure Household (as). 

Let us partake of their rich treasures of wisdom as we travel towards:
 
    • True faith and good deeds
    • Enrichment of the soul
    • Inner Peace and Tranquility
    • A balanced life of love & peace
    • Our Ultimate Goal – Being Close to Allah swt 
Wiladah Imam Ali Reza a.s. Mubarak

Celebration Fri, 9 May, at 8.00pm @AECC after Maghrib & Isha Congregational Prayers at 7.20pm

Imam Jaafar Sadiq (as)
Priceless legacy of scientific & spiritual knowledge.

The versatile genius of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq in all branches of knowledge was acclaimed throughout the Islamic world, which attracted students from far-off places towards him till the strength of his disciples had reached four thousand. The scholars and experts in Divine Law have quoted many ahadith (traditions) from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq. His disciples compiled hundred of books on various branches of science and arts. Other than fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), hadith (tradition), tafsir (exegesis of the Holy Qur’an), etc., the Holy Imam also imparted mathematics and chemistry to some of his disciples. Jabir ibn Hayyan at-Tusi, a famous scholar of mathematics, was one of the Imam’s disciples who benefited from the Imam’s knowledge and guidance and was able to write four hundred books on different subjects. It is an undeniable historical truth that all the great scholars of Islam were indebted for their learning to the very presence of the Ahlu’l-bayt who were the fountain of knowledge and learning for all.

al- Allamah ash-Shibli writes in his book Siratu’n-Nu`man: “Abu Hanifah remained for a considerable period in the attendance of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq, acquiring from him a great deal of precious research on fiqh and hadith. Both the sects -Shi’ah and Sunni – believe that the source of Abu Hanifah’s knowledge was mostly derived from his association with Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq.”

The Imam devoted his whole life to the cause of religious preaching and propagation of the teachings of the Holy Prophet and never strove for power. Because of his great knowledge and fine teaching, the people gathered around him, giving devotion and respect that was his due. This excited the envy of the Abbasid ruler al-Mansur ad-Dawaniqi, who fearing the popularity of the Imam, decided to do away with him.  Read more  

Muslims ought to give wide publicity to the works of Imam Jaafar Sadiq (as), not so much for trumpeting our past but in order to excite our youth into becoming top scientists and thinkers. Our love and respect for the Prophet and the Imams, peace be on them, should surely put us at an advantage when tapping into the treasures of their knowledge.

Some of Imam Sadiq’s theories have been proven to be true more than a thousand years later, confirmed by science in the last few hundred years once science developed the needed tools like the telescope. Is it not possible that there are many others waiting to be confirmed as science develops further capabilities. We urge all to read the excerpts from a French thesis and from the Tradition of Mufaddal (see links below) and to contribute other materials they may be aware of.

Pearls of Wisdom from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (`a), narrated by his companion Mufaddal ibn `Umar . As recorded by ‘Allamah Majlisi (d. 1110 AH) in Bihar al-‘Anwar, volume 3, page 57, chapter (bab) 4, tradition (riwayah) no. 29. Read more

Excerpts from the book “The Great Muslim Scientist and Philosopher”, an English translation by Kaukab Ali Mirza of the famous Persian book “Maghze Mutafakkir Jehan Shia”, which is a translation from a French thesis published by The Research Committee of Strasbourg, France, about the contribution made by Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (A.S.) to science, philosophy, literature and irfan (gnosticism). Read more

Laylatul Qadr Lecture Series By Maulana Qudsi Rizvi

Duas & Ziarat

for a great start to the day

For all duas and ziarat please click here

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For all duas and ziarat please click here

For all duas and ziarat please click here

For all duas and ziarat please click here

Aamaals for the Month

& Duas from Sahifah e Sajjadiyah

54 sublime supplications   from Imam Jaafar Sadiq (as)

15 Munajaat (whispered prayers) from Imam Jaafar Sadiq (as)

To whet appetites, here are  just 5 appetisers from one of the hundreds of mouth watering, soul nourishing, dishes gifted by the one whom friends and foes refer to as the Ornament of the Worshippers. Savour, act upon and be uplifted by these amazing recipes from Imam Zaynul Abedin’s (a.s.) famous dua Makarim al Akhlaq (Du`a # 20 in Sahifa ).

1. We are sdvised to pray for things that matter: strong faith (yaqeen), pure intention, best deeds:

“ O’Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household. Cause my faith to reach the most perfect faith, make my certainty the most excellent certainty, and take my intention to the best of intentions and my works to the best of works!”

2. Do not nullify your rewards through self-conceit:

“ O’Allah, make me worship Thee and corrupt not my worship with self-admiration! Let good flow out from my hands upon the people and efface it not by my making them feel obliged! Give me the highest moral traits and preserve me from vainglory!”

3. Long life at all costs? Better to die than serve shaitan:

“ O’Allah, let me live as long as my life is a free gift in obeying Thee, but if my life should become a pasture for Satan, seize me to Thyself before Thy hatred overtakes me or Thy wrath against me becomes firm!”

4. Pray for adornments and ornaments of a different kind:

“ O’Allah, adorn me with the adornment of the righteous, and clothe me in the ornaments of the god-fearing, through:

o spreading justice, restraining rage,

o quenching the flame of hate, bringing together the people of separation,

o correcting discord, spreading about good behaviour,

o covering faults, mildness of temper, lowering the wing,

o beauty of conduct, gravity of bearing,

o agreeableness in comportment, precedence in reaching excellence,

o preferring bounteousness, refraining from condemnation,

o bestowing bounty on the undeserving,

o speaking the truth, though it be painful!”

o making little of the good in my words and deeds, though it be much,

o and making much of the evil in my words and deeds,though it be little!

5. Pray for good in both worlds:

“ O’Allah, incite me to remember Thee in times of heedlessness, employ me in Thy obedience in days of disregard, open a smooth road for me to Thy love, and complete for me thereby the good of this world and the next!”

Has the time not come to come together and raise our hands in prayer to be brought out of darkness into light? 

Our Ultimate Goal

To pass the tests in the short life of this world and return to our Lord, having earned the lofty status of a Believer and a true Servant of Allah swt. And live happily ever after in gardens of perpetuity - in a blissful state, and above all, feeling His Closeness and Love. This is the crux. The ultimate goal of our Journey is ALLAH swt. - the End to which we aspire .... everything else is a means to this End.
Allah swt
Links to hundreds of lectures and short clips

Knowledge & Wisdom

Good character, good deeds and correct beliefs are at the very core of Islamic teachings. A recurrent advice in the Holy Quran is: Believe and do good; establish prayers and pay the poor tax

Gems from Quran 

THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW)
Accepted as the Best Leader of all Times considering smallness of means ( Born / Preached in Mecca among ignorant poor tribes), Greatness of Purpose (Salvation of Entire Humanity ! ) and Results Achieved (Within 1400 years, there would be > 2 billion Muslims !) ….. more

The Prophet (s) said, “Ali (a) is with the Qur’an, and the Qur’an is with Ali.” Al-Bukhari, 5/19; Muslim, 2/360; Al-Tirmidhi, 5/304; Mustadrak Al-Sahihain of Al-Hakim Al-Nisabori, 3/109; Ibn Majah, 1/28; Musnad Ahmad, 3/328.

The Prophet (s) said, “Ali (a) and his shia are the successful ones.” Ibn Al-Maghazeli, 47; Mizan Al-^Itidal, 2/313.

From Ghadir Sermon : “……. O people! This is the last stand I make in such a situation; so, listen and obey, and submit to the Command of Allah, your Lord, for Allah, the Exalted and the Sublime One, is your Master and Lord, then next to Him is His Messenger and Prophet who is now addressing you, then after me ‘Ali is your Master and Imam according to the Command of Allah, your Lord, then the lmams from among my progeny, his offspring, till the Day you meet Allah and His Messenger…. click here for full Khutba

Wisdom from Imam Ali a.s.

Wisdom from Sayyeda-Tun-Nisa-el-Alameen (Leader of all women of the Universe) click here

Karbala – a Timeless Event : click here

Scientific gems from Imam Jaafar Sadiq (as): click here

 

Selection of some of the best books, articles, video lectures and more. Full of knowledge and wisdom from past and current scholars. Great resources for self-improvement…. nourishing the soul, changing lives: click here

Pearls for Peace Tranquility

Our troubled world presents a pitiful picture. Increasingly engulfed in misery and suffering, wars and terror, it reveals meaningless lives of vanities, devoid of morals and ethics, consumed by hectic materialistic pursuits, surrounded by injustice, inequalities and oppression. In the midst of this madness, however, one also finds an ocean full of the most beautiful pearls. Dive in and be transported to islands of inner peace and tranquility.

Cannot swim? Select a quiet corner/room in your home, designate it as the prayer place/sanctuary and spend just 5% to 10% of your time there each day in the company of  Allah swt and Ahlulbayt a.s. Make friends with the Glorious Quran and the two most magnificent books after that: Nahjul Balagha and Sahifa e Sajjadiyyah. And let them add value and enrich the entire day every day of your lives in a way that will amaze you to no end ……  more

Statement of JMAS
Jaafari Muslim Association (JMAS) strongly condemn all forms of extremism and violence, regardless of ideology or background. The recent revelations by the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the arrest of two individuals—one seeking to align with extremist elements and another planning violence against innocent worshippers—are deeply troubling.

Our faith and values reject all forms of radicalization, hate, and terrorism. At JMAS as a Shia Muslim organization, we firmly uphold peace, coexistence, and respect for all communities. There is no place in Islam or any just society for extremism that seeks to divide and harm.

We commend the authorities for its vigilance in safeguarding Singapore’s security and social harmony. Their dedication to preventing radicalization and ensuring the safety of all citizens is commendable. We encourage continuous efforts in education, rehabilitation, and awareness to counteract extremist influences.

We stand in solidarity with all who seek peace and unity, and reaffirm our commitment to fostering interfaith understanding and social cohesion.

Management,
Jaafari Muslim Association Singapore (JMAS)