Vision Statement:


The World Federation exists to achieve the pleasure of Allah SWT by developing spiritual and vibrant communities serving humanity
Mission Statement:


The World Federation enables its member institutions to promote the values and practices of the Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Faith for the spiritual and material well being of humanity at large
Thought of the Week - 20 August 2008

Updated 18 August 2008
Kadhmul Ghaidh - Swallowing One’s Anger
Swallowing one’s anger does not mean that you let people take you for granted and ill-treat you, and then you forgive them! It applies to those upon whom you have power over, or those who repent, or those who have committed the deed without intention. Anger is a bitter pill to swallow, and is only managed with a strong will power.

Imam Ali (A) has said:

Should any of you be faced with anger, he should sit down if standing, and should lie down if sitting.

Also, Wudhu has a calming effect on the body, and cools it down.

All of us have committed a sin at some point in our lives, something that might have been worthy of punishment. But if Allah (SWT) can forgive us with His infinite Mercy, then what right do we have to be angry at others?

In Hadith al Qudsi:

Almighty Allah (SWT) had said, Oh the son of Adam!

Remember Me when in anger so that I remember you

when you deserve My Wrath and do not destroy you.

Imam Musa al-Kadhim (A) was given the title Al-Kadhim for this reason. He is the ideal example of one who swallowed his anger. He was treated despicably and imprisoned by the oppressors up to his martyrdom, but he restrained his anger and bore the torture and afflictions with patience. In these holy months, let us also therefore make a point to forgive those who have wronged us, and seek forgiveness from those whom we may have wronged.


Donate Now!
Children at waterhole
Click here to login
What's New :: Secretariat
5th Executive Council Meeting 2006-2009 – Stanmore, UK
5th Executive Council Meeting 2006-2009 – Stanmore, UK
Receive/Download Your 2009 Planner
Seventh Executive Council Meeting 2006-2009 Circulars - Bhavnagar, India
Infocus - August 2008
more...