Thursday, 21 November 2024
Questions Archive(Thematic Category:اخلاق نظری)
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What is the difference between Satan and the carnal soul?
12677
2013/11/11
Theoretical
Man s real identity which is called soul has numerous aspects and layers. Quran mentions its three states ( carnal, self-reproaching and peaceful ) . The carnal soul is formed when animalistic desire
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Is it a sin to curse someone in one’s mind?
26201
2012/08/06
Theoretical
Sins are sometimes committed outwardly and other times they may have and inner and intellectual aspects. When a person tells a lie or backbites someone or commits such prohibitions, he is said to have
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If a non-Muslim gives us salaams saying “Assalaamu Alaykum”, how should we respond?
8431
2012/04/17
Theoretical
One of the issues that has been emphasized in our religious teachings is greeting other believers with salams. There are exceptions to this teaching though, greeting non-Muslims being one of them. In
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How can I counter spells?
9273
2012/02/15
Theoretical
Even though spells aren’t superstitious and may have substantial effects, not every person has the power to cast spells. Moreover, most individuals who claim to have the knowledge of casting spells ar
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What does Islam recommend for a man to be cleaned and well-dressed?
10170
2012/02/14
Theoretical
Observing cleanliness is necessary everywhere and for all men and women. One should always keep his body and clothes clean and tidy. He should wash his hands and face every morning brush his teeth an
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Can you introduce some books on daily mustahabb and makruh acts?
7046
2012/01/17
Theoretical
We pray for your tawfiq, the books listed below are ones that contain mustahabb daily acts:1- Miftāḥ al-Falāḥ, by Sheikh Baha’i.2- Falāḥ al-Sā’il, by Seyed b. Tawus.3- al-Murāqabāt, by Mirza Jawad Agh
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Are the punishments for some sins harsher and greater by many folds than the punishments for some other sins?
6776
2012/01/04
Theoretical
It is inferred from the Holy Qur an and traditions of the Ahlul-Bayt ( a.s. ) that there are different degrees of torments in hell, proportioned to the different degrees of sins on earth. The Quran co
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What is the best way for the couple's understanding of each other?
6937
2011/12/17
Theoretical
The biggest capital in a couple s life is honesty and truthfulness, and, perhaps, the worst and the biggest cause of dispute and difference between husband and wife is dishonesty and lack of trust. It
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What are the names of Shia's most important Hadith collections (sources)?
11795
2011/12/03
Contextual study
The Shia school is very rich in terms of reliable hadith collections thanks to the ahadith of the Holy Prophet ( s ) and his pure progeny. The infallible Imams, peace be upon them, are the closest peo
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If every wish is supposed to be granted through dua, then what is our own role in our lives?
8083
2011/10/23
Theoretical
The religion of Islam is a religion that combines between the exterior and the interior, the material and spiritual aspects. God is the creator of the wind and cloud, and rainfall depends on the rules
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What is E'tikaf?
7709
2011/07/07
Theoretical
Literally, E tikaf ( cleave to a mosque ) means to stay or remain at a place or to cleave to smething. E tikaf in Islamic law is a pious practice consisting of a period of retreat at a sacred place fo
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What is the reason behind respecting the Seyeds? Is there a difference between the Seyeds and other people in their status in this world and the hereafter?
7923
2011/06/14
Theoretical
The word “Seyyed” means “sir”, “honorable” and “chief” and when used by Shias and in Farsi it refers to those who descend from the prophet through Lady Fatimah. However, individuals that descend from
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Why is there corruption in Islamic Governments?
7093
2011/05/22
Theoretical
The reason for corruption in Islamic Governments is summarized in one sentence by the Quran: The lack of faith in God and condemnation of taaghut ( whatever is not in accord with the divine ) . On the
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If I have a sexual relationship with someone else, what is its ruling?
6441
2010/09/09
Theoretical
Salam AleikumYou need to pay attention to the following points:a ) If one wife fulfills your sexual needs, it is better to remain faithful to that one person, as you put it. However, in the case of ne
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Why do women oppose temporary marriage, and can a woman ask for divorce upon learning of her husband’s temporary marriage?
8114
2010/09/09
Theoretical
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Does committing some sins like suicide automatically entail entering Hell?
7083
2010/09/04
Theoretical
Some sins, due to their quality, leave no opportunity to repent and will lead their committers to the irreversible path of Hell, the same way falling from heights without employing a parachute or land
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In Islam can we confess our sins to another person?
32658
2010/08/14
Theoretical
In the religion of Islam nobody has the permission to disclose their sins ( small or big ) and unveil their secrets to anybody. The reason why is, to begin with, man’s honor and respect is so valued a
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I would like to know what you think about the answer I received regarding a question on the blessings of the first ten days of Dhilhijjah that I asked another center for Islamic inquiries.
6385
2010/04/20
Theoretical
There is no doubt that the first ten days of Dhilhijjah are very blessed days. There are many hadiths in Shia sources on the blessings these days have, here is one example: “علی بن موسى بن طاوس فی کتا
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Will there be a new creation after the end of this world?
13905
2010/02/09
Traditional
Since Allah ( swt ) is the All-Emanating and All-Graceful, and His grace is never-ending, grace calls for Him to continuously create, and He creates everything that deserves to be created. His grace m
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Can you introduce some books on marriage in Islam?
7086
2010/01/21
Theoretical
Dear sister, there are many books on this subject but unfortunately, only a few have been translated to English. There is one book that we recommend that has been translated as well with the title of
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What is the way to become free from fornication and how is one supposed to repent from it?
8119
2009/10/22
Theoretical
The best way to be freed of sin is to get rid of ignorance and unawareness. If we continuously remember the greatness and magnanimousness of Allah ( swt ) and the never-ending blessings He has bestowe
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What is the starting point for purifying the soul?
9826
2009/09/23
Theoretical
Purification means to clean your soul of impurity. The Quran has mentioned purifying the soul in various verses but one should know that the basis and starting point of purification varies from person
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What do you suggest for mut’ah to be practiced more in society?
10303
2009/09/23
Theoretical
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Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?
31764
2007/05/24
Traditional
The Prophet of Islam’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bayt are the same as the people of the cloak: Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) . The proof for this is numerous traditions narrate
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Please provide me with a dua that will help me to find a pious and suitable wife.
17941
2007/04/10
Theoretical
Allah has established methods for everything; if one wants to get a positive result he must act in accordance to the method. The way to find a suitable spouse is through precise research and knowing t
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Does the recitation of some Duas, like Dua Ahd, have an effect if recited more or less than the specific period mentioned?
9319
2007/02/27
Theoretical
Every good deed is made up has two aspects: The deed itself, and the right intention. That is, a deed is accepted by the Almighty when the action is a good one, as well as the intention for it, which
