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For what purpose do the dwellers of paradise of consent need intercession from angels?

5017 2019/06/12 Exegesis

God is pleased by those who have faith and right deeds. But since faith and right deeds have severity and weakness and have different levels therefore God s pleasure towards them also differs. Paradis
What does the word "ila" "up to" in the Quranic verse on wudu (paying attention to the Sunni method of making wudu) mean? Can you please tell us of the Holy Prophet\'s demeanor regarding this subject?

6988 2019/06/11 Way of life of

It should be said about the word ila in the Quranic verse on wudu that it is only for explaining the limit of washing and its amount not the way and method of washing; meaning in the verse the limit a
Did the Holy Prophet (S) and the Infallible Imams (AS) combine the Noon and Afternoon prayers?

9918 2015/08/04 Practical

As evidenced by many traditions and reports in both Shiite and Sunni sources the Holy Prophet of Islam S offered Zuhr and Asr prayers; Maghrib and Isha prayers separately. It is also reported that the
Does verse 159 of Surah al-An\'am make reference to disunity and discord in the religion of Islam or to all divine religions?

9991 2015/06/18 Exegesis

The Holy Quran says in verses 159 of Chapter al-An am: ان الذین فرقوا دینهم و کانوا شیعا لست منهم فی شی انما امرهم الى الله ثم ینبئهم بما کانوا یفعلون Surely they who divided their religion i
Given that we insist that happiness is achieved only through Shi\'ism, isn\'t it unjust and unbecoming of divine justice to punish those who have no knowledge of any divine religions nor any understanding of Shi\'ism?

5971 2015/06/09 جبر یا اختیار و عدالت پروردگار

Surely Allah does not do injustice to anyone. As for those who are not familiar with divine and celestial teachings given our emphasis on the Shiite school the way to attaining prosperity is not shut
Is it permissible to name a village mosque and the only mosque in a village as central mosque?

4401 2015/05/03 احکام مساجد و مکانهای مقدس

There is no problem in doing so. In case the mosque does not belong to a particular group of people or ethnicity it would be considered as the central mosque. Index: Some grand religious authoritie
Does Paradise have several gates and do those gates have specific names?

9729 2015/01/05 اوصاف بهشت و جهنم

Paradise has eight different gates. As for their names and what group of people use which gate to enter, there are different reports and traditions. Their names such as Baab al-Rahmah ( Gate of Mercy
How did Adam\'s offspring grow? Whom did Adam\'s (A.S) children marry?

27779 2015/01/05 Hadith

According to the traditions and some interpreters viewpoints, the current generation of mankind is not from Abel or Cain, it s from Adam s ( A.S ) other son, Seth. However, when it comes to the marria
What is the meaning of "Shaf'a Prayer" and what is its relationship with intercession?

8624 2014/09/09 Exegesis

The word shaf literally means adding something to something else. It also means even as opposed to odd. The Quranic verse says wash-shaf a wal-watr in which shaf means even while watr means one . [ 1
What is the philosophy of Ghusl (ceremonial washing)?

7949 2014/06/22 Philosophy of Religion and Law

The reason which is behind the Jinabat Ghusl is to clean and purify our soul from its pollution and purify our body from the impurity. This means, if we want to remove the Jinabat from our body we hav
Is this narration true that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A.S) had the power to separate Aisha from her title as the mother of the faithful. Did he do it after the demise of the Prophet (S)? Did Aisha commit indecent actions after the demise of the Holy Prophet (S)?

12675 2014/01/20 Contextual study

The question will be answered in two parts: A ) Stripping Aisha of Her Title as the Mother of the Faithful There is no such hadith reported in our sources in this connnection. Sa ad bin Abdullah [ 1
What is the meaning of verse 61 and 62 in Surah Al Waqiyah

11734 2013/12/16 Exegesis

The verses 61 to 62 of Surah al-Waqe ah make reference to the reason behind death and how it is ordained for man. In these verses, God says: Death is a truth ordained by Him, it is not an essential pa
How long will the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi (AS), will this world rule after he reappears?

16574 2013/12/05 Contextual study

There are two categories of narrations in this regard which are apparently varied giving differing reports: 1. The first category of narrations has for the major part been extracted from Sunni source
Is it permissible for a woman to speak to strangers or to let her voice be heard by them? What if this act is neither Islamic, nor within a work framework?

9898 2013/11/11 فعالیت های اجتماعی زنان

Speaking excessively and unnecessarily is not good and advisable. All should observe limits in speaking. When it comes to women speaking with strangers, it is also better for them to avoid speaking un

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What are the Wahabi beliefs and their criticisms against Shia?

15428 Traditional 2011/09/11

Wahabis are the followers of Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab who was the follower of the school of Ibn Taymiyah. His student, Ibn Qayyim, established and introduced new beliefs in the Arabian Peninsula. Wahabism is one of the newly-invented Islamic sects with followers in Saudi Arabia and some other countries ...
Can we call Hazrat Ali (a.s) as Raziq (sustainer) since he was the one who distributed food among the needy? Is it permissible to call the 14 Infallibles as 'rabb' because they are those who look after us?

8838 Traditional 2011/07/31

It depends on what a person means when he uses terms such as "raziq", "rab" and the likes which are the attributes of God, the Exalted. Hence, the intention and motive are very important. It can be said in the first glance that there is no problem in ...
Is it true that Shia scholars say that the prophet wanted to consummate his marriage with Aisha when she was six years old?

7823 تاريخ کلام 2012/04/19

We couldn’t find anything that supports this idea in our sources; as a matter of fact, our hadiths tell us that intercourse with a girl before she becomes baligh is forbidden.[1] Also, our sources say that the prophet consummated his marriage with Aisha when ...
Is it okay to contract a temporary marriage with a Shia girl without her father’s permission and after having intercourse with her?

18853 Laws and Jurisprudence 2009/04/20

According to Islam, fulfilling one’s sexual desires can only be done with the observation of Islamic law. Most of the marja’s today believe that performing the mutah or temporary marriage with a virgin girl can only be contracted with the permission of her father, or her grandfather from ...
What are the fundamentals and principles of Islam?

8256 Traditional 2012/04/24

Literally Islam means “submission” and the religion of Islam is called Islam because it seeks man’s submission to the will of God, the Lord of the worlds. Thus, Islam requires man to surrender himself to the One God and worship none other than Him. In ...
If a person can conduct a research into some practical religious issues, can he act upon his own method in religious laws?

7615 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/12/02

Here are two points that need to be taken into consideration as a brief answer to your question:1) The science of jurisprudence (ilm al-fiqh), like all other vast sciences, has a number ...
Are the sciences of Alchemy, Limiya, Himiya, and Simiya accepted in the religion?

19301 Philosophy of Science 2011/04/20

· Kimiya: A science by which one can transform certain metals and minerals into other things.· Limiya: A ...
How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?

11037 Traditional 2007/11/12

According to narrations, the angels were created after the creation of prophet Mohammad’s (s) and the imam's divine spirit. All of them, even Gabriel, Israfil, and other high angels, will die before Judgment Day. About how the angels die, possibility, they will die by breaking the relationship between their soul ...
What does Islam say about luxury houses? How can we guide people toward moderation in building a house?

2665 Hadith 2021/03/30
What is the ruling on forming lines in congregational, when a third person joins in?

8301 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/02/10

In reference to the incident which you experienced, we must first look at the principals of forming lines in congregational prayer from a fiqhi point of view:The person following in ...

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?

149020 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?

108570 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?

106235 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?

105148 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?

102880 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 ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

101524 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 ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

89018 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 ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

87732 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 ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

79277 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 ...
What is the way of preventing Ehtelam (having wet dream) during sleep?

64961 Laws and Jurisprudence 2015/01/05

According to Islamic teachings and experience of others, for decreasing concupiscence and preventing Jinabat, please refer to the following recommendations: 1. Avoid dreaming and try to make yourself busy with good things such as reading books (non-sexual ones), heavy exercise, etc. Moreover, remember that idleness can lead ...

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