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Thursday, 19 September 2024
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Is there any saying from Imam Reza (a.s) in which eating grapes at night may have been discouraged?
11259
2010/12/14
Contextual study
As per the research we have conducted, not only there is not such a saying in our textual sources ( hadith books ) but to the contrary, we came across narrations which expressly indicate that the Holy
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Why does Shia say: The sentence “Ashhadu anna alian waliullah” must be repeated in Adhan?
39482
2010/12/11
Traditional
The term “wali” has been used in several meanings some of the most important of which are the following: A ) Wali meaning guardian;B ) Wali meaning friend;C ) Wali meaning helper or assist
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Is the Imam of Time (atf) present at all places even in non-Islamic (Jewish) countries?
6910
2010/12/09
Traditional
It is not possible from a rational and logical perspective to attain ultimate perfection without divine guidance. God, the Exalted, has sent His proofs to mankind to guide them in the right path in th
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What is the Islamic law about following a Sunni prayer leader?
7545
2010/12/08
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Was the Holy Prophet’s marriage with Safiyah in accordance with Islamic laws?
7860
2010/12/07
Fiqh
It is permissible for Muslims to marry non-Muslim women who are taken captives without their husbands or whose husbands have been killed, albeit after purification of their womb from their previous hu
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What is the difference between Shia and Sunni?
13162
2010/12/06
Traditional
Although such a topic requires extensive discussion, we shall briefly mention, in two stages ( beliefs and laws ) , those of the Shiite views which are opposed by Sunnis or a group of them:A ) Beliefs
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If a person can conduct a research into some practical religious issues, can he act upon his own method in religious laws?
7805
2010/12/02
Laws and Jurisprudence
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 of aff
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Does the prohibition of Taqlid in beliefs not require the impermissibility of Taqlid in religious laws?
6541
2010/11/28
Traditional
This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What date is the first day of Muharram? Kindly, send me the date.
6657
2010/11/28
تاريخ کلام
Dear user,The lunar months are established either with a lapse of 30 days or when the crescent of the new month is sighted. When it comes to the beginning of a lunar month, it does not make any differ
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What is the Islamic law concerning marriage between a Sayed and a non-Sayed?
8984
2010/11/28
History of Fiqh
There is no problem in the marriage between Sayed girls or women with non-Sayed Shiite men as it is not necessary for Sayed girls and women to marry Sayed men [ 1 ] . None of the jurists have forbidde
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Is it permissible to sell impure things like pork to non-Muslims?
7134
2010/11/27
Laws and Jurisprudence
Office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi ( may Allah grant him long life ) : If you are certain that they contain pork ingredients, buying and selling of them are a matter of objection. Office of Gra
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Can anyone other than the fourteen infallibles be khalifatullah?
7926
2010/11/22
Traditional
Before engaging in exactly who the examples of khalifatullah are, it is necessary to define the khalifatullah and what his/her characteristics are:In addition to their literal definitions, the terms v
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Where does the Imam of Time (atf) live during the occultation?
7218
2010/11/22
Traditional
There are three categories of reports in regards to the domicile of the Imam of Time ( atf ) : The first category of reports does not introduce a special residence for the Imam. Although some of the n
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Can any evidence be found in Sunni sources that speak of the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah (as)?
12779
2010/11/22
Traditional
This historical truth has been preserved in historical and hadith sources. Great Sunni scholars, such as Ibn Abi Sheybah, Baladhari, Ibn Qutaybah, etc. have revealed this fact. For information on the
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Is it true that Umar, on the day of the Peace Treaty of Hudaybiyya, told the Prophet (s) that he had never doubted in his prophethood as much as he did on that day?
12341
2010/11/22
Traditional
Some sources of the Ahlul Sunnah have reported on the matter of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya that when Umar felt that the orders of the Prophet ( s ) hadn’t been carried out, he said: ( والله ما شککت منذ
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Why was a verse revealed telling Muslims that the married women they captured were halal for them?
7147
2010/11/22
Exegesis
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Why does the Imam of Time (ajt) not write a book to guide people during the time of occultation?
7114
2010/11/22
Traditional
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How can I repent from an illegitimate sexual relationship I had with one whom I planned to marry?
7967
2010/11/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Zina or fornication ( in Islamic terms, which is the subject of certain Islamic laws ) means for a man’s penis to enter the vagina or anus of a woman until the glans is completely enveloped without th
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Considering the necessity of having a job, please explain what is to be done if one can't find a job in the case of observing hijab?
6450
2010/11/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
These are the answers we received from the offices of the grand maraje’ regarding your question:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One cannot violate a definite ruling of Islam on which a conse
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Does an individual, who has committed many sins against God and his fellow man, have a door open towards repentance?
9834
2010/11/22
Practical
Sins cause the destruction of human beings, while repentance and making a decision for returning towards God is deliverance and salvation. When a person in private, feels ashamed of his sins in front
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Does the “reception of Muharram” hold any meaning in the Shia school of thought?
6164
2010/11/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Holding commemorations and mourning ceremonies for Imam Husein ( as ) is a tradition established and encouraged by the imams ( as ) . [ 1 ] There is no problem in carrying out these ceremonies in any
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Why do we pray for the well-being of Imam Zaman?
6707
2010/11/22
Traditional
Praying for the well being of Imam Zaman ( aj ) is an Islamic command that has its own reasons, even if we never learn of those reasons. Some of the reasons though, can be the following:1- Praying for
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How is Imam Mahdi’s food and clothing?
7560
2010/11/22
Traditional
The imam ( aj ) lives a normal life just like everyone else. What can be concluded from hadiths about his food and clothing, is that they are at a minimum.Nu’mani, in his book of Gheybah, narrates a h
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If Ali (A.S.) was enemies with the Khulafa then why did he give some of his children similar names to them?
9020
2010/11/22
Traditional
With a quick glance at historical books we see that Abu Bakr ibn Ali, Umar bin Ali and Usman bin Ali were the children of Laila the daughter of Masoud Thaqafi, Um Habib and Ummul Banin, respectively.
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What is the ruling on having a relationship with a married woman over the phone and chatting with her?
15277
2010/11/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
According to holy Islamic law, any form of interaction between a non-mahram man and woman, whether it is direct or indirect, is impermissible if it accompanied with lust, or there is fear of sin takin
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What are the borders of the Islamic Government from the political view of Islam?
7425
2010/11/22
System
In Islam the concept of “country” has been replaced with the concept of “land” and instead of “government”, the “ummah”. The land of Islam is one and contractual, conventional borders and linings have
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Can one turn back from repentance?
6122
2010/11/21
Practical
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In regards to the words of Imam Ali (a) as recorded in the Nahjul Balagha, which considers women as being deficient in terms of faith and intellect, can prayer and fasting alone be considered the criterion for measuring a person’s faith?
7142
2010/11/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
In regards to the words of Imam Ali ( a ) as recorded in the Nahjul Balagha, which considers women as being deficient in terms of faith and intellect, can prayer and fasting alone, be considered the c
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Can you please explain the criteria for distinguishing between haram and halal music?
9595
2010/11/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What is your opinion about meditation of the Yoga-Zen variety?
11441
2010/11/21
Practical
Supporters of this method say that the exercise of meditation takes one to a phenomenal place of ideas and thoughts, which have many various purposes and benefits. These benefits include a more wholes
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What is Islam’s ruling on listening to music?
13525
2010/11/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
Music is essentially sound, and watching it ( without listening ) has no ruling; the only ruling there is, has to do with producing and the sale of instruments, teaching and learning, playing, and lis
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Does the statement of Ḥaḍrat Ali (as), “Leave me and seek someone else”, not contradict the belief in the position of Imamah being divinely appointed?
8330
2010/11/21
Traditional
The appointment of Ali ( as ) to the position of Imamah and wilāyah by divine decree and that he was chosen for this position by Allah, has been established through strong and sound arguments. However
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Does showering after wudu, invalidate the wudu?
19099
2010/11/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
It is okay to take a shower after wudu, and it doesn’t invalidate it.The only thing to remember is, when performing wudu, the head and feet that are wiped must be dry prior to wiping, and if they are
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What is the Islamic law concerning family marriage?
7475
2010/11/16
Laws and Jurisprudence
There is a proverb in Persian which says, “A girl’s marriage with her cousin is made in heaven”. Is it really as such? The answer is that: Who knows about the heaven? Obviously no one knows about it
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What is the ruling about reciting the zikr (recital), which has been narrated by Abu Basir, in Tashahhud of prayers?
9079
2010/11/14
Laws and Jurisprudence
It has been mentioned in fiqh ( jurisprudential ) books that the following zikr is recommended to recite in Tashahhud: « بسم الله و بالله و الحمد لله و خیر الاسما لله اشهد ان لا اله الا الله وحده لا ش