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Did the Ansar believe in the caliphate of Abu Bakr and is that why they did bey’ah with him?

12263 2011/05/08 Exalted scholars

In our view, doing bey’ah and pledging allegiance to Abu Bakr without the presence of Imam Ali ( as ) and without his consultation, who, compared to the prophet, according to the famous hadith of manz
Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?

8036 2011/02/14 The infallibles

To deal with all the questions in your message at length will definitely take a long time. However, a general answer to your question would be as follows: Acquiring education in all disciplines and fi
What is Sufism? Was Imam Khomeini (r.a) a Sufi?

14509 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
Are Abbas Bin Abdul Muttalib and his children unbelievers from the Shia perspective?

18873 2010/04/20 Exalted scholars

Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib was the respected uncle of the Holy Prophet ( s ) . While he is not considered as part of the ‘Ahlul Bait’ he is one of those who are given special respect by the Shias. For e
Are there any women who reached the rank of ijtihad in religious seminaries?

9214 2007/11/04 تاريخ بزرگان

A worthy interaction of Islam with science, and requiring that from every Muslim man and woman, has resulted in women always studying the sciences in Islamic communities and finally some of them reach
What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?

8322 2007/02/10 Modern

Asalaamu Alaikum,Other than the topics which he has conveyed in his public announcements ( which are available on his website [ 1 ] ) the Supreme Leader has not expressed anything else in particular.

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Who are the people of Gog and Magog? Where did they end up? What were the actions taken by Dhul-Qarnayn against them?

18240 Exegesis 2012/12/16

It is inferred from the Quranic verses, the information provided by Torah and historical evidence that these people lived in north Asia. They were known for their atrocious and barbaric attacks creating catastrophe by ruthlessly killing people in the south and west. However, Dhul-Qarnayn built the wall ...
How can supernatural acts be explained and proven?

11629 Quranic Studies 2012/04/21

“Miracles” in Islamic theological terms are acts that surpass normal limits that challenge others to do the same and are in accordance with the claims of the person performing them. What is meant by surpassing normal limits is that it seems contrary to the laws of nature.
What is the ruling on dog leather?

6570 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/12/20

Dogs and pigs, and all of their body parts are najis. Therefore, their leather is also najis.The grand maraje’ state: Dogs and pigs that live on land are najis, including their hair, bones, paws, nails, and any wetness they excrete.[1]For further information on the ...
What is the ruling on putting money in non-Islamic banks and is the interest received from it considered haram riba? Also, can one work in these banks?

9556 Laws and Jurisprudence 2009/03/12

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Is it necessary to have the consent of one’s wife when contracting a temporary marriage with the People of the book?

9105 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/04/07

These answers were received from the offices of the maraje’ regarding your inquiry:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:In such a case getting permission isn't necessary and the marriage contract is valid without her consent unless there are certain regulations that must be observed.The office of the ...
What is the Islamic law about smiling at a non-mahram while to talking to her?

8137 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/01/03

If one smiles at a non-mahram or jokes with her with the intention of deriving sexual pleasure or if it entails evil or it is feared that he might fall into a sin, it is not permissible and it is a matter of objection.Grand religious authorities have said in ...
Why did God order the construction of the Ka'bah?

7829 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2011/07/20

Based on Quranic verses, traditions and historical documents, Ka'bah and Mecca are symbols of divine blessings, human guidance and a place of congregation for servitude to God who bestowed profuse blessing and good upon this place which used to be dry and infertile before it. By showing the reality ...
Had Imam Mahdi's mother been the granddaughter of Caesar, the King of the Romans?

23454 تاريخ بزرگان 2012/01/11

According to reports and traditions, the real name of the mother of the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi (atf) had been "Malika" daughter of Yashoa, the son of Caesar the King of the Romans. From mother's side, she was the descendant of the disciple ...
Can a soul or Jinn bother a human being?

16498 Traditional 2009/11/24

We know very little about Jinns, but hadiths say that Jinns are responsible for their acts and have different beliefs, some are obedient towards Allah while others are not, the same as humans. Although Jinns are not clever, they do possess the power ...
I married a woman from Ahlul Kitab thinking she will practice Islam and I have 1 child with her, if she refuses to practice Islam can I divorce her?

7355 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/05/26

The verdict of the honorable maraje’ regarding permanent marriage with women of the People of the Book (Ahlul Kitab) has been mentioned in Question 7850 (site: )

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?

152377 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?

110176 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?

107997 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?

107639 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?

106168 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.

103093 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?

90350 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?

88817 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?

80705 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?

66974 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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