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Why do some Shiite mystics and scholars renounce the world and divinely gifted halāl pleasures and bounties?

6141 2012/06/28 Practical

The divine bounties and pleasures are not restricted to worldly and material things; rather they also include spiritualities which for many people entail greater pleasures. The mystics and pious ones
Is seeing God with the heart what is meant by seeing God with discerning insight?

7344 2012/05/21 Practical

Seeing God with our discerning insight, which has been mentioned in Imam Ali s ( A.S. ) words falls under the theological discussion of seeing God. According to the sound assessment regarding this top
What is Chelleh Neshini (worshipping for a forty day period)? What is the viewpoint of the Shia on this practice?

7603 2011/09/22 Practical

The meaning behind Chelleh Neshini ( worshipping for a forty day period ) in the field of spiritual wayfaring is for one to be cautious in regards to one’s self for a period of forty days. Through t
How can perfection be attained?

6200 2011/08/15 Practical

This topic needs to be discussed in three parts.1. Definition of Kamal ( Perfection ) and How It Differs from Tamam ( Completion ) and ProgressCompletion applies when speaking about the parts of a thi
The Qur`an mentions the fact that there is no fear or sadness for the friends of Allah (Surat Yunus (10), Verse 62). If this is the case, then why do we read the following prayer in the Du’a of Friday (addressing Imam al-Zaman (ع)): “Peace be upon you O Pure one who is afraid!”

8743 2011/08/15 Practical

Fear is of two types: praiseworthy and blameworthy. Blameworthy fear, like fearing for ones’ life or fearing people and creatures is meaningless for the friends of Allah ( awj ) . This is why Imam Ja
What is nearness to Allah (awj)? How many different kinds of nearness are there? How can we gain nearness to Allah (awj)?

7927 2011/08/15 Practical

In lexicographical terms, “qurb” means the nearness of one thing to another. This can be in space or time. Of course in commonplace usage, “qurb” also applies to being the centre of attention and to
What is the purpose of dreaming? Why has Allah granted us dreams?

10626 2011/05/18 Practical

Dreaming is one of the signs of Allah and a window to the unseen, a characteristic and natural trait that Allah has imparted to our bodies and souls.
What does Fana mean in Irfan (Mysticism)?

8708 2011/04/20 Theoretical

Fana’ is an Arabic word and literally means non existence and being annihilated. In the words of the Urafa’, it means for a servant to utterly abide in Allah in a way that the humanistic aspect of the
What is Sufism? Was Imam Khomeini (r.a) a Sufi?

13471 2011/01/27 Practical

The lexical root of tasawwuf is variously traced to sūf wool , referring to the simple wool-made cloaks the early Muslim ascetics wore and who claimed to purify their inner self from filth and stay aw
What is the Islamic law concerning eating food with Hindus and eating foodstuffs like crab, different kinds of fish, Indian snack etc.?

20024 2010/11/09 Practical

As per the fatwa of all grand jurists, all non-believers including Hindus are ritually impure. Supreme Leader, grand Ayatollah Khamenei and a few other prominent jurists are of the view that non-Musli
Does man have the capacity to love Allah?

6885 2010/09/05 Practical

The logic behind experiencing ‘metaphoric’ love is to reach true love and if it is accompanied with chastity, after causing fundamental changes and developments it will bring man very close to Godly l
What is meant by “the presence of the heart in prayer (hudhur al-qalb)”? Is thinking about worldly matters that associate with things pertaining to the hereafter in contradiction of the heart being present in prayer?

7237 2010/08/21 Practical

Hudhur al-qalb in prayer means to liberate the heart from everyone except the person you are speaking to, that is in the case of prayer to pay complete attention to it and the words that are being sai
Are there any examples of Irfan in the Nahjul Balagha?

8259 2010/08/17 Theoretical

According to the Imams ( a ) , Irfan is not divided into practical and theoretical. In the language that they used and in their life history, they did not consider practical Irfan any different from t
What does the phrase "المجاز قنطرة الحقیقة" refer to? Please explain Islam’s standpoint on “metaphoric love”.

8690 2010/08/17 Practical

1. Islamic scholars believe that there is no more than one true love in this world and that being the love for God, the other types of love are considered to be metaphoric, unreal and illusory love. M
When put in the grave what can we do to better our surroundings?

6947 2010/08/14 Traditional

The feelings a person might experience when lying in his grave is completely contingent upon the environment he has arranged and prepared with his deeds and acts in this world, thus this feeling may d
What are the right ways of fulfilling lust in Islam and according to Imam Khomeini?

24519 2010/07/20 Practical

As one who is in pursuit of the truth regarding Islam’s laws and the viewpoints of the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, it is of dire importance that you rely only on authentic so
By whom and how can teyyul-ard be achieved?

6165 2010/07/20 Practical

Teyyul-ard denotes the quick transportation from one point to another in an instant. Teyyul-ard is something extraordinary and above normal human power, and is only possible for those who have total c
What does it mean to choose one’s death from the perspective of the Holy Quran and traditions?

12376 2010/05/27 Practical

It is possible to say that the original source of the term ‘death by choice’ or ‘voluntary death’, which is used in Islamic Irfan ( gnosis ) , first came up in this tradition from the Holy Prophet ( s
How can one cleanse himself from sin?

12018 2007/03/15 Practical

There are many ways to receive forgiveness and pardon. We will mention a few of them here:Repentance and rededicating oneself to the path of God ( contingent upon its conditions ) .Doing o
Is it true that some Muslim Gnostics can fly or levitate?

11077 2007/02/08 Practical

That which you have mentioned is an effect and result of Man’s spiritual strength, sometimes this may come about by acting in accordance with religious laws and legitimate ascetic discipline. This mea

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What is the Islamic law about overpowering jinn, spirits and devils?

11615 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/03/11

Getting help from the spirits, jinns and devils and scientific and practical communication with them are said to be magic in the etymological and jurisprudential technical terms.[i] According to Quranic, jurisprudential and traditional evidence, sorcery or magic is not in the interest of a ...
when a Muslim woman is about to marry someone who has moral issues, can other people who have information about this person let this woman know?

6021 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/01/04

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If my husband cares just for his own psychological needs and is not giving any attention to my legitimate rights and demands, and tolerating such a life is becoming unbearable for me, can I resort to divorce? Am I sinful in that case?

4981 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/11/24

Although marriage has been strongly encouraged and great emphasis has been laid on it in Islamic sources, divorce is the most despicable halal act. But sometimes it happens there is not any solution to a family problem in which one can take action for it or else the marital ...
Why is rabbit meat haram?

52144 Laws and Jurisprudence 2009/02/08

There are hadiths that tell us rabbit meat is haram. Therefore, this is Allah’s (swt) rule on the matter, and we have to follow Allah’s (swt) orders because they are His orders, not because in some cases we might know the some of the many reasons behind them. ...
What causes jello to become haram or halal?

18200 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/02/14

There exists different types of jello; some are deemed halal, others haram. The criterion which classifies jello as being either halal or haram to consume, is that of its initial ingredients. Assuming the latter are all ‘herbal’, all jello types – domestic/foreign – are halal and permissible to consume. However, ...
Do Shiite scholars consider Sulaym bin Qays\' book as authentic and reliable or not?

12492 Science of narrators 2015/09/14

Sulaym bin Qays Helali Koofi is known for the book he has left behind, a book which has given rise to different controversies over the centuries with a great many scholars talking for and against it. Generally, the viewpoints about Sulaym's book can be categorized into three ...
What is the relationship between Divine will and human will?

6798 Traditional 2011/08/15

The human being is a contingent existent who derives his existence and existential qualities from Allah (awj). Allah (awj) has, by His generative will (irada takwini), created him as a volitional creature and has thus distinguished him from all other creatures. Hence, the human ...
Considering the difference of opinion the ulema have on the issue of Wilayat Faqih, can one deny the whole concept?

6082 System 2010/09/05

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It is said that Imam Husain (as) did not want to revolt, because, according to the narrations, he rose in order to save his own life, but the circumstances turned in a way that led to his martyrdom! What is your view about this?

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I have been thinking for sometimes now that everything around is impure. Please help me know what things are ritually impure and how are they are made pure?

14360 وسواس 2015/06/09

The scrupulous feelings[1] are the Shaitan's plot which you should not pay heed to. In order for you to get rid of the diseases which is called obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and similar conditions, you should take action to purify yourself and purge your ...

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?

141258 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?

107109 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?

104536 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?

100612 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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

97838 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 ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

97728 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 ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

87052 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?

86506 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?

76875 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 ...
Why do the Shia pray with open hands while the Sunnis pray with their hands closed? How would the holy prophet of Islam pray? Are there any hadiths on this subject?

60311 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/12/21

Because of the many hadiths they have regarding this matter, the Shia pray with open hands in order to have followed the tradition of the holy prophet (pbuh) and the imams (as). These hadiths express that the prophet (pbuh) and the imams (as) would pray with their hands open ...

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