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What is the concrete jurisprudential argument on shaving beard?
173 2013/04/09 Laws and Jurisprudence
Great jurisprudents studying many different proofs and arguments on this subject have forbidden shaving beard. Of course, some other scholars have criticized the said arguments saying that relying on those ...
Are leather products imported from non-Islamic countries treated as ritually impure?
430 2013/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence
An answer given to the above question by some grand religious authorities (maraje’) is as follows:[1] Leather products are considered pure [and salat in them is permissible], if one entertains ...
If a man and a woman have illicit sexual relationship and after sometimes they marry each other and have a child after legal marriage contract, is the child legitimate or illegitimate by birth?
601 2013/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence
1. Assuming that their sexual relationship had been illegal according to Shari’ah law and that the woman had conceived before legal marriage, the child is illegitimate by birth. However, the child ...
Is it possible to clean the private parts using tissue paper?
507 2013/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence
It is permissible to use toilet paper to clean only the anus from faeces.[1] The urinary organ cannot be made ritually pure without water.[2] In places where you do not have access to water, you ...
Do ointment, cream and similar materials transmit impurity? What about liquids other than water?
378 2013/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence
All Shia scholars (Mujtahedeen) say: “If a ritually clean thing touches a najis thing and if either or both of them are so wet that the wetness of one reaches the other, the clean thing will become ...
What is khums and what is it paid on?
525 2012/12/16 Laws and Jurisprudence
Khums literally means “one-fifth or 20%”. In Islamic legal terminology, it means “one-fifth of certain items which a person earns by means of trade, industry, agricultural work, research ...
What is the ruling on not knowing how many days one has to make up for his fasts?
463 2012/10/20 Laws and Jurisprudence
1- If one is not sure whether or not he has missed prayers, he does not have to make up for any.[1] However, if he is sure that he has missed prayers, but he is not sure how many he has (and cannot ...
Is it halal or haram to sell and deal in imitation jewelry?
716 2012/09/27 Laws and Jurisprudence
Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life):If the purchaser has knowledge of the item being imitation, there is no problem in the transaction by itself. However, if ...
Is it permissible to use Facebook to spread, promulgate and promote Islamic teachings?
754 2012/09/25 Laws and Jurisprudence
It is permissible to use internet for any legal and allowable purposes especially for spreading the message of Islam. In case, however, it entails evil or is considered to be against the law, one should ...
Can a person who has committed a great (major) sin become a prayer leader after repentance?
615 2012/09/25 Laws and Jurisprudence
As for a major sin for which the perpetrator is punished e.g. adultery, the execution of punishment itself is a requirement in the sense that if the penalty has been exercised and carried out on such ...
If a Shia deceased man’s mother and brothers are non-Muslims while his paternal or maternal aunt is Sunni, how is his property distributed among the heirs.
630 2012/09/24 Laws and Jurisprudence
1. A Muslim inherits from a non-Muslim, but a non-Muslim does not inherit from a deceased Muslim, even if he be his/her father or son.[1] If some of the heirs are Muslims and some are non-Muslims, only ...
I want to know the philosophy behind the Kunday niaz (offering) which is given all over my country in the months of Rajab and Sha’ban.
733 2012/09/24 Contextual study
1. Nazr (vow) means making it obligatory upon oneself to do some good act, or to refrain from doing an act which is better not to do, for the sake of, or for the pleasure of Allah. [1] Thus, it can ...
Is it permissible to cut your nails at night time? If it is abominable to cut them, what is the reason?
882 2012/09/22 Laws and Jurisprudence
One of the recommended acts which Islam has emphasized upon is cutting of nails in whatever manner or way it may be. Cutting of nails on Friday is better and it is also better to start cutting the nails ...
Is it abominable to greet (salute) someone on the Day of Ashura? Is it recommended to say “May Allah increase our rewards and yours”?
643 2012/09/22 Laws and Jurisprudence
1. Greeting is one of the desirable acts that have been recommended.[1] It is not makrooh (abominable) to greet someone from this perspective. However, according to some religious authorities (maraje’), ...
Is it permissible to open and close tap several times during Wudhu so as not to waste water?
540 2012/09/22 Laws and Jurisprudence
Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life):There is no problem in it. Generally speaking, there is no objection in opening and closing tap before washing the left hand completely. ...
If a person remains in taqlid of a deceased Mujtahid performing hajj rituals according to his verdicts without seeking a living Mujtahid’s permission, is there any problem in his hajj?
549 2012/09/10 Laws and Jurisprudence
The above question was forwarded to the offices of the some grand religious authorities (jurists) and the answers which we have received are the following:Office of grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may ...
Are there any rules, guidelines, and restrictions when it comes to adopting children?
573 2012/09/01 Laws and Jurisprudence
There is no objection in providing care and protection to a child who is without protection or whose guardians are unable to protect it and who surrender their child with full consent to another person ...
What is sex change?
774 2012/08/23 Laws and Jurisprudence
Although dictionaries do not provide a definition for "sex change", it means any change and transformation in a male, female or genderless in such a way that the current state is different ...
Why shouldn’t women offer prayers and observe fast when they are in their menses?
647 2012/08/15 Laws and Jurisprudence
Although there is wisdom behind all divine laws, it is for the major part hidden to us. In fact, no divine law has been enacted or legislated without a rationale or reason but it remains concealed to ...
Is it makrooh for a menstruating woman to recite the Quran in the month of Ramadhan?
577 2012/08/15 Laws and Jurisprudence
As for the abominableness of recitation of the Quran by a menstruating woman, it does not make any difference whether she recites the Quran in the month of Ramadhan or in any other month; reciting the ...
What is the limit which a suitor should take into account in regards to looking at a woman’s body without any covering?
637 2012/08/13 Laws and Jurisprudence
It is permissible for a man to look at a woman whom he intends to marry provided that: 1- it is not with the intention of pleasure, 2 – it is to find out about her beauty or her defects, 3 – ...
What is the Islamic law about a woman giving her picture to a man outside her family?
636 2012/08/11 Laws and Jurisprudence
We have received the following answers from the offices of some of the prominent religious authorities and we want you to go through them:Office of grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah ...
What was the law about drinking wine before Islam?
741 2012/08/08 Laws and Jurisprudence
History bears witness that the process of various people’s religiosity in all the divine religions had been in a way such that after the death or martyrdom of every prophet or every messenger ...
Is it permissible for a man to drink his wife’s milk?
1138 2012/08/07 Laws and Jurisprudence
We have sent this question to the offices of the following grand jurists and the answers which they have sent us are the following:Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life):There ...
What is the Islamic law about a woman swallowing her husband’s semen? What if she did not know the rule about swallowing semen?
2899 2012/08/07 Laws and Jurisprudence
Man’s semen and the semen of every animal that has gushing blood is najis (ritually impure).[1] It is haram to eat or drinking a najis thing.[2]Therefore, semen like any other najis things ...

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Why do Muslims slaughter sheep and other animals in their religious gatherings?
846 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/08
Man is the loftiest of creatures and God has created everything else in the world, including animals, for him so that he can benefit from them (use their meat, a means of transportation, etc.). Slaughtering animals on happy occasions and religious gatherings has been encouraged by religious teachings. Considering the ...
Were the heavens and the earth created in six days or eight days?
871 Quranic Studies 2011/05/14
God, the Glorified, has used the word 'qaddara' (measure) for sustenance and the term 'khalaqa' (created) for the heavens and the earth. That is, within these four days, sustenance needed for life on earth was measured, not created. With this explanation the confusion concerning the creation of the heavens and ...
What is the legal and religious position, if we, for promotion of tourism, let non-Muslims free to commit prohibited acts?
400 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/11/29
Tourism is an increasingly popular economic development strategy in many countries. Although the revenue earned through tourism industry can be more than the oil and natural resources revenue in some countries, many economic activities which are allowed by non-religious economic schools are prohibited in Islam due to their individual and ...
Amr Aas has poetry in Imam Ali’s praise; in which book can this poetry be found?
812 تاريخ بزرگان 2011/04/21
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Do animals possess souls and if so how does the animal soul differ from the human soul?
660 Islamic Philosophy 2011/08/15
Before embarking on the answer to this question, it must be noted that the answer provided below is based on the school of Transcendent Theosophy, i.e., Sadrian philosophy. In this light, the answer will be expounded under two main headings and several subtopics. Under the first heading, “The Existence of Spirit ...
Do all the clerics say that smoking is forbidden?
876 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/10/17
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Will God abandon me or love me less if I am bad?
461 2011/09/11
Although Shaitan is man's sworn enemy and it is making its utmost efforts to lead man towards sins and evil actions and to create a gap between him and God, God loves His servants even the sinners and He wants them to be guided and prosperous. Therefore, no sinner under ...
Has the Quran stated anything concerning impurity of dogs? If it has, why is it then permissible to eat what has been hunted by a retriever (hunting dog)?
252 سگ 2013/03/16
Islamic laws are not derived exclusively from the Holy Quran. In fact, the traditions (ahadith) of the Prophet of Islam (pbuh), the sayings of infallible Imams (a.s.) and their lifestyles (seerah) are also another authoritative source from which Islamic laws are derived. There is no mention of dogs being najis ...
What are the legal obligations of a wife towards her husband?
559 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/12/21
The sustainability, continuity and stability of a marital life depend on love, understanding and respect for mutual rights. In order for the family, which is small social unit, to be solidified and strengthened, the religion of Islam has made an arrangement in a way such that it has determined specific ...
Given the fact that man's body cells change continuously from the time of conception until old age, which one of these bodies are resurrected and brought to justice on the Day of Judgment?
773 Traditional 2011/12/25
The answer to the above question is that the soul is the center of reward and punishment, happiness and agony, pleasure and pain. Hence, if the body suffers a pain, it is because of the soul to which it belongs. In case the soul is taken away from the body, ...

What is Islam’s view on dinosaurs?
7365 Exegesis 2007/02/26
The Quran is a book of guidance and everything which supports this goal [of guidance] has been mentioned in this Holy Book. The method used in expressing matters is: focusing on the general aspects and less on the details and particulars, and the reason for that may be the ...
What are the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (atf) and the events that shall take place thereupon?
6348 Traditional 2012/01/28
Your question concerning the reappearance of the Imam of Time can be investigated around four focal points:First: The signs for his coming are categorized into different groups, one of them being their classification into “certain” and “uncertain” signs: According to some hadiths, five signs are considered “certain” and they are ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?
3857 Exegesis 2010/04/07
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What is a muslims duty when dealing with atheist?
3412 Quran 2006/10/09
Dear Brother/Sister,Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullah.The answer to your question is as follows: As a believer you should try to show others the beauty of religion and its dimensions in order to motivate them into learning about religion and to have a positive inclination towards it. For example, you can demonstrate ...
I have researched that before the creation of Hazrat Adam there were jins on earth...
3404 Traditional 2007/04/11
The existence of jins is established in the Quran and there characteristics are also displayed. Even though our knowledge about jins is limited and minute, there are many proofs that one can use proving that there were jin prophets before the creation of Prophet Adam (a). Some of the proofs ...
Why was Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) allowed to have more than four wives?
3086 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2007/04/05
The topic of the prophet of Islam’s (P.B.U.H.) marriages and number of spouses is a subject which has been questioned very much. In reference to this issue, we should mention first of all that before the ruling for the impermissibility of having more than four wives was revealed, Hazrat Muhammad ...
How should an astronaut get wudhu and make prayer in outer space?
2945 Modern 2006/11/26
Under no circumstances or conditions is it permissible to discard obligatory prayers, and they must be made in any possible situation. If possible, a person who is in space or on a spaceship should try to settle in a fixed location using the available means in order to complete ...
I would like to know the methods of religious thought.
2933 Traditional 2006/07/15
There are three methods of religious thought in Islam. The Holy Quran in its teachings points to three paths for Muslims to follow in order to comprehend the purposes of religion and the Islamic sciences: (1) the path of the external and formal aspect of religion (the ...
If a woman is divorced and then remarries, then who would be her spouse in the hereafter?
2806 Traditional 2006/12/02
For a man and a woman who were married to each other in this world, there a several theories regarding their situation in the next world; for example: The husband and the wife are both in heaven.The wife is in heaven and the husband in hell.The husband is in ...
Why is it permitted for a married man to have a temporary wife, without his wife's approval?
2229 Modern 2007/09/26
Sexual inclinations are one of the strongest human instincts which, like other natural human instincts, must be satisfied in the appropriate way. Human instincts can not be extinguished and even if we can suppress them it is not wise to do so, as that would be fighting against the laws ...

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