Questions Archive - >Modern - >Theology - Questions Archive - IslamQuest is a reference for Islamic questions on the internet

Text
Thematic Category
Question keywords
Question code number

Question

Answer

Question or Answer

Advanced search

Questions Archive (Thematic Category:Modern)

Can you please introduce some methods in which we can improve and optimize our memory according to the traditions (Ahadith)?

9222 2014/04/20 Modern

We can classify those effective methods of enhancing and optimizing memory and comprehension into some divisions which are as follows: A ) Spiritual methods: 1. Remembering Allah ( by worshiping Him
What is the basic difference between spirituality in Islam and spirituality in Christianity?

21021 2012/12/16 Modern

The value and credibility of spirituality in every religion are connected directly to genuineness and validity of that religion itself. The religious sources of Christianity present such doctrines tha
Why is there not one source of emulation and one Resalah (Manual of Islamic Laws) keeping in view the fact that Islam is not but one faith?

6209 2012/12/01 Modern

According to Islam, Ijtihad [ i ] is a necessity and the only way through which Islam, the real religion, can survive over the history and ages. Shiite jurisprudents and religious authorities differ o
Why is none of all the Islamic countries in a desired and enviable state? Why are human values not implemented in them?

5901 2012/11/20 Modern

Islam dignifies man to a great extent. He is God s vicegerent on earth and, for this reason, Islam respects man in such a way that is not seen in any part of the world because respecting humans does n
Do the discrepancies among religions have something to do with people’s personal and environmental capacity?

6285 2012/11/01 Modern

Considering the terminologies used in this question, the accepted Islamic viewpoint is the evolutionist approach. Islam is a religion which addresses man s God-gifted nature and encompasses all nation
Is it possible to get perfection through any religions other than Islam? What about attaining tawhid (belief in one God)?

8618 2012/11/01 Modern

Although some facts can be seen with the existing religions in the world the perfect form of truth which is belief in divine unity or one God exists in Islam. The most important reason is that other r
How can girls wear bright (gaudy) dresses on the one hand and go out in public without displaying their beauty on the other?

7246 2012/08/11 Modern

According to the Quran, man is a creature that has a divine fitra [ God-gifted nature ] on the one hand and a material nature on the other. Not differentiating between them will cause a person to be d
What are the challenges facing Islam – Christianity dialogue?

7470 2012/07/21 Modern

For an answer to the above question, we deemed it appropriate to draw your attention to a lecture delivered by Ayatollah Hadavi Tehrani in this regard. There is a clear tendency towards religiosity
What is the meaning of \'al-Islam\' in the verse 19 of Sura Aal-e Imran?

8675 2012/04/04 Modern

The literal meaning of Islam is absolute submission to the will of Allah. The term religion reflects God s expectations from mankind in matters related to his individual and social thoughts, conducts
If Islam was not sent down in the Arabian Peninsula, would hell and heaven be described in the same way as they have been described now?

5701 2012/04/03 Modern

There are two viewpoints in this regard; one that believes that non-religious factors have a role to play in the emergence of religion and another that denies the role of such factors in the formation
What is the Islamic law about having an affair or illicit relationship with a person from the opposite gender? If their relationships do not lead to adultery, are they still sinful?

16305 2012/02/15 Traditional

Adultery is a great sin according to the Quran. God, the Exalted, says: Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful ( deed ) and an evil, opening the road ( to other evils ) . [ 1 ] In this short
What does Shia doctrine say about the awaited Mahdi?

9922 2012/01/17 Traditional

Since the above question is too vague and general, we decided to have a brief introduction of Imam’s ( AJ ) lifestyle, assertions from the unseen ( akhbar ghaibi ) and signs of his reappearance.His na
Does the knowledge of the imams, as portrayed by the Shias, contradict Khatamiyyah?

6043 2011/11/21 Modern

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
Did the Imams battle for power and did they want a hereditary form of government?

6620 2011/11/09 Traditional

Firstly, the seerah ( biography ) of the Imams shows that the Imams did not struggle for power nor did they have a craving for power. If at times they were defending their rights, it was because they
What is the station of intercession on the Day of Resurrection?

7511 2011/11/03 Traditional

Shafa ah ( intercession ) is derived from shaf which means even as opposed to odd - the interceder adds his own recommendation to the plea of the petitioner; in this way the number of pleaders becomes
What are the causes of the emergence and development of different sects among Muslims?

22026 2011/11/03 Traditional

There are different factors involved in the emergence of different sects, religions and denominations among Muslims. They include the following: Discarding the Holy Prophet s Will and recommendations
How is the communication of spirits with people on earth?

8235 2011/10/29 Traditional

The Possibility of Communicating with the SpiritsIt is said that one way to obtain information from other worlds is to make contact with spirits.Take note of the following in this regards;A – Such con
Considering that the Quran says that there is no difference among the prophets, why are the Prophet of Islam (s) and Shiite Imams higher in rank than the other prophets? Did the infallible Imams (a) have the power to commit sins?

6572 2011/10/24 Traditional

The above question has been propounded in two parts one of which has been dealt with in our previous answer to similar questions. The other part consists of two main points that need to be studied her
Could you provide me with the complete sermon of the Holy Prophet (s) at Ghadir Khum?

7708 2011/10/20 Traditional

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
Please explain what religious pluralism is and the difference between it and the interpretations of religion.

6719 2011/08/15 Modern

1. Pluralism is multiplicity. It has different meanings in the philosophy of religion, ethics, law, political science, etc. The common factor that is true for all of these is to acknowledge multiplici
If a person falls ill, should he seek treatment a) with a doctor, or b) by eating dust from near Imam al-Husayn’s grave, or c) through supplication?

6280 2011/08/15 Modern

Each of the aforementioned actions could potentially cure his illness independently or by combining with the other two. However, the best course is to accompany all our actions—among which are medical
Did religion come to imprison us or to set us free?

6941 2011/08/15 Modern

Freedom, from the point of view of religion, can be studied under two headings: spiritual freedom and socio-political freedom. From the spiritual perspective, man’s essence or immaterial self is free
What are the signs for the reemergence of the Master of the Age [i.e. the Twelfth Imam]?

7538 2011/08/10 Modern

The topic of the signs of the re-emergence is a complicated one and calls for a thorough investigation of all the related narrations. However, in brief, the signs fall under two categories. One group
We know of many people around the world who are not Muslims or Shi`a but are nevertheless individuals of good conduct; for example, non-Muslims are responsible for many inventions. Is it right that they all deserve to be punished in Hell because they are not Muslims?

9226 2011/08/10 Modern

Those who do not believe in Islam can be classified into two groups:1. Those who are termed ‘Jahil-e-Muqassir’ ( lit. ‘culpable ignorant’ ) . These are non-believers to whom the message of Islam has r
Is religion compatible with politics?

6377 2011/08/10 Modern

A religion that has come in order to explain the path to felicity from now until the end of time cannot remain indifferent to a matter that all societies need, that is, government. In other words, th
What is the Solution to the inconsistency between the legislative wilayat (authority) of the Imams and the sealing of Prophethood?

6064 2011/04/20 Modern

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
Has the Quran solved all the problems people face in their lives?

13136 2011/04/20 Modern

We believe that the Quran enjoys comprehensiveness and is capable of solving all problems of people s lives, but such a claim does not mean we should expect the Quran to solve everything, even the pro
What does it mean for ethics to be based upon religion?

6332 2011/04/20 Modern

In the discussion regarding the relationship between religion and ethics, there are two general views about the benefits of the morals and ethics.1. Ethics is a matter independent of religion and
What are the definition, place and necessity of Taqlid?

6567 2011/04/06 Modern

‘Aql or reason which is endorsed by the Shari’ah and associated with jurisprudence is different from the manipulative intellect which we use in our lives. Although the intellect is also endorsed by di
What is the Jews’ belief concerning the return (raj’ah) of Imam Mahdi (a.s.)?

8241 2010/11/09 Traditional

Similar to other faiths and people, the Jews definitely believe in the coming of a savior at the end of time. In the current Torah, there are many glad tidings of the coming of a universal reformer. I
Which heaven was the heaven in which Prophet Adam resided?

18637 2010/03/13 Traditional

There are different viewpoints regarding this matter amongst Quranic commentators:A number of them believe that Prophet Adam s heaven was simply a beautiful and thriving garden on earth.Some, unlike t
What is the scope of the mind in Islam and when and where can one use it regarding religious matters?

8374 2010/01/06 Modern

The mind is the most valuable faculty that Allah ( swt ) has endowed man with and it bears different degrees and classifications.1- Theoretical intellect: Whose job is to know about realities and judg
What is really meant by Islam being the seal of religions and what are the flaws of Dr. Soroush's theory?

7284 2009/11/25 Modern

Paying attention to these points can be beneficial:1- The fact that the prophet of Islam was the seal of prophets making Islam the seal of religions is pointed out in verse 40 of surah Ahzab, and what
Why is Lady Fatimah’s (as) grave still concealed, while Imam Ali's (as) grave was discovered?

6101 2009/09/23 Modern

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
Why were we brought to a world in which sinning is possible just because of Prophet Adam’s mistake?

7274 2009/09/23 Traditional

All prophets of Allah ( swt ) are infallible and invulnerable to sin, and what Prophet Adam ( pbuh ) did was that he simply didn’t take heed in Allah s ( swt ) advice, which is not considered true dis

Modern

Modern

Random questions

What will happen to the Islamic governments in the wake of the reappearance of the Imam of Time (atf)?

5700 Traditional 2011/07/31

Following the reappearance of the Imam of Time (atf) and establishment of a single global government by him, if there are presumably any governments that work towards the realization of the goals of the Imam of Time – i.e. the establishment of justice – ...
What is Musharakah?

5873 Laws and Jurisprudence 2009/07/19

In Islamic fiqh, the term musharakah is used for two meanings:1- For two or more people to have a joint ownership regarding anything that can be owned (let it be wealth, assets or even a right). One of the binding rulings regarding this type of ownership ...
What is zina muhsanah?

6294 حدود، قصاص و دیات 2012/04/14

Zina denotes copulation with other than one’s legal spouse (permanent or temporary), which the Quran labels as a grave sin, about which Allah has said: “Do not approach fornication. It is indeed obscene and an evil way.”[1],[2] If this ...
Why do we repeat “Subhan’allah” in prayers and emphasize on doing “hamd” along with it?

9352 نماز 2012/10/21

Tasbhih or saying “Subhan’allah” in the time of prayer testifies one's removing any anthropomorphic elements or associations with God. It is a way of considering God, the Glorified, devoid and free of all kinds of evil attributes which the worshipper may think of. On the other hand, ...
Who is Abdul Qadir Gilani?

8259 Theoretical 2011/03/14

Abdul Qadir Gilani known as Ghaus-e-Azamwas a sixth century mystic and a narrator who was born in the north of Iran and died in Baghdad. He was the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi order. Historically, he lived very much after ...
Can I use the money which I have in Turkish banks to purchase savings bonds and receive interest?

5263 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/10/29

Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life): There is no problem in conducting transactions which are permissible according to Shari'ah rules. However, interest-based transactions and taking interest from Islamic banks and financial institutes is not permissible except for when the assets ...
Should the remembrance of Allah (awj) evoke fear or love?

7601 Practical 2011/08/15

The co-existence of fear and hope, and in some cases love, in respect to Allah (awj), should not be a source of confusion as this phenomenon permeates all relationships of love to varying degrees. However, because of its over-conspicuousness, we are blind to it. It must be noted ...
What was the first fruit eaten by Adam on earth?

23087 پیامبران و کتابهای آسمانی 2014/09/23

The story of Adam and Eve residing in Paradise and their expulsion from there occurs in the Holy Quran. For information about this topic, read the following answers on our website: "The Sin of Adam and Eve", question 203. "Angels Prostrating Themselves before Adam as Narrated in ...
Is property that becomes liable for Zakāt also liable for Khums? Which things must one pay Zakāt on? What is the difference between Zakāt and Khums?

5560 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/15

For those things upon which Zakāt is obligatory, after having paid Zakāt on them, if the [Khums] year passes and they exceed his expenses for the year, its [Khums] must be paid.[1]Zakāt applies to nine things: 1) wheat 2) barley 3) dates ...
What is the ruling regarding eating harām (forbidden) food?

16968 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/11/10

One who realizes after eating food that he has eaten a harām meal, in case there was no likelihood of the food being harām and there were signs indicating that it was halal, for example, he had received the food from a Muslim, such a ...

How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?

117368 Exegesis 2012/01/15

There is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

103349 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

Eating lobster, clam, oyster and octopus is haram. According to religious resources regarding halal and haram meat, there are general rulings and numerous standards; for instance, a set of rulings has been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on.The condition for halal meat sea ...
Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?

100271 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

92203 Exegesis 2010/04/07

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

87213 Hadith 2015/06/07

1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

81914 Exegesis 2008/05/11

One should be aware that although the imam’s names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

81671 Exegesis 2010/04/06

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

80422 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

71096 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

The reason the Shia perform their prayers in three times is the Quranic verses and traditions on the matter. Although the Quran has mentioned that prayer is wajib several times and hasn’t gone into the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?

56778 Exegesis 2009/12/16

Approximately 35 animals have been named in the Quran; the birds and insects of which are:Salwa (سلوی)=The quail (Baqarah:57), Ba’uth (بعوض)=Mosquito (Baqarah:26), Dhubab (ذباب)=Fly (Hajj:73), Nahl (نحل)=Honeybee (Nahl:68), Ankabut (عنکبوت)=Spider (Ankabut:41), Jarad (جراد)=Grasshopper (A’raf:133), HudHud (هدهد)=Hoopoe (Naml:20), Ghurab (غراب)=Crow (Ma’idah:31), Ababil (ابابیل)= probably ‘Swallow’ (Fil:3), Naml (نمل)=Ant ...

Links

Developed by AfarineshWeb

Questions Archive (Thematic Category:Modern)

Modern

Random questions

Popular

Links