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10222 2012/02/18 Exegesis

The change in appearance and outer features as one ages are related to this world, but this isn t the case for the hereafter, especially heaven; people don’t have different appearances and faces there

I own some jewelry, does khums and zakat apply to it?

15228 2012/02/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

This question has different assumable cases:1- If gold or silver meet the criterion of being made into coins, and are in currency for transactions, are in one’s possession, and reach the taxable limit

I believe in God and pray to Him, but sometimes I don’t know how to picture him.

6169 2012/02/15 Traditional

Essentially, picturing God and moving towards embodying and picturing God is wrong, because God isn t physical and cannot be pictured or imagined. God is a reality and at the same time, in all realiti

What is the ruling on transacting and interacting with the Baha’is?

6328 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :A1 ) All followers of the misguided and deviated Baha’i faith are najis and all transacting and interaction with them must be

Is property that becomes liable for Zakāt also liable for Khums? Which things must one pay Zakāt on? What is the difference between Zakāt and Khums?

6772 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

For those things upon which Zakāt is obligatory, after having paid Zakāt on them, if the [ Khums ] year passes and they exceed his expenses for the year, its [ Khums ] must be paid. [ 1 ] Zakāt applie

Is it haram for young girls and women to wear perfume?

15580 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Wearing perfume or cologne isn t haram for any group or gender in Islam. What Islam prohibits is to wear attractive perfume in the presence of non-mahrams in a way that will lead to haram and corrupti

When and by whom did idol worshipping start in Mecca?

40216 2012/02/15 تاريخ بزرگان

After the tribe of Khuza’ah gained authority of the Kabah, the first person in charge was Amr ibn Lahiyy. His name was Harith ibn Amir. Amir changed the religion of Ibrahim ( A.S. ) and prompted peopl

Is it permissible to marry a married man without the consent of his spouse that might commit suicide or divorce if he doesn’t marry me?

7582 2012/02/15 Practical

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What creatures are haram?

19218 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

In general, haram meat creatures are divided into several categories:1. All sea creatures which do not have scales.2. Among land creatures, dogs, pigs, predatory creatures which have sharp teeth and c

If the laws of God are unchangeable, then how are the miracles of Jesus (a) explained?

7568 2012/02/15 Exegesis

In order to properly answer this question, we must first discuss three preliminary matters. These matters are the actual definition of a miracle, the intent of a miracle, and the lack of incompatibili

Is it problematic for a menstruating woman’s husband to satisfy her without any penetration of his organ?

13704 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the things which is haram for the menstruating woman, is vaginal intercourse. This is haram both for the man and woman [ 1 ] , even if only the glans enters and there is no seminal discharge. A

What is the ruling on sleeping with one of his two wives in the presence of the other?What is the ruling on sleeping with one of his two wives in the presence of the other?

14830 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

This issue needs to be observed both from a moral and legal perspective:From a moral point of view, Islam gives great significance to modesty and chastity, especially in family and conjugal life, henc

Why do Shīʿas say ‘Alḥamdulillāh rabbi al-ʿālamīn' after sūrah ‘al-Hamd’.

8822 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

There are some apparent differences which exist, and have existed between Shīʿas and Sunnis; for instance, the folding of arms during prayer as practiced by the Sunnis, or the method in which ‘wuḍhu’

How can I counter spells?

9310 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

Where has the concept of Wilayat al-Faqih been mentioned in the Quran?

9991 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

In regards to the proof of the concept of Wilayat al-Faqih, some have referred to a number of the verses of the Quran; through the general collection of these verses, they have shown a reference to th

What is the management aspect of Wilayat al-Faqih from a jurisprudential perspective?

8828 2012/02/15 System

The jurisprudent, through means of the proofs of Wilayat al-Faqih, takes on the position of the ruler of an Islamic government and a representative of the Infallible Imam ( ‘a ) . From this perspectiv

If keeping the beard harms the conjugal relationship of a husband and wife, given such circumstances, what will be the ruling on keeping the beard?

8269 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

1- As you know, in Islam, the family and family related matters, especially conjugal life, bear special importance, and one can confidently claim that such importance hasn’t been given by other religi

What is the ruling in regards to buying products that help support the interests of the Zionist regime?

6049 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Imam Khomeini ( ra ) and other grand maraji’ have stated:It is obligatory upon each and every Muslim to refrain from buying or using products, that the production and purchasing of bring profit for th

If the idol worshippers did not consider their idols to be actual gods, but rather, representations or representatives of God, then does this eliminate the issue of their idol worship?

7548 2012/02/15 Traditional

From the perspective of Islam, Allah is the sole creator and manager of all things. Worship is exclusively due to Him and all of the various aspects of idol worship are deviations and distortions in t

Should we maintain relations with relatives who act badly towards us in turn? If so, in what way should we do this?

7809 2012/02/15 Practical

The concept of ‘Silah al-Rahem’ means to maintain a relationship based on goodness and love with ones near relatives. It is religiously obligatory upon everyone and many positive effects have been lis

Is it true that the second Khalīfah married Imam Alī’s (as) daughter?

8545 2012/02/15 تاريخ بزرگان

The marriage of the second Khalīfah to Umm Kulthum has been narrated in both Shīʿah and Sunni books, however the different narrations vary from one another and are not the same. That which is common i

What is the Islamic law about having an affair or illicit relationship with a person from the opposite gender? If their relationships do not lead to adultery, are they still sinful?

18125 2012/02/15 Traditional

Adultery is a great sin according to the Quran. God, the Exalted, says: Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful ( deed ) and an evil, opening the road ( to other evils ) . [ 1 ] In this short

I have a friend who while on duty made an accident with a motorcyclist resulting in the death of the latter. Apart from legal procedures that will take placed, is my friend under any other obligation according to Islam?

6252 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

There are different types of murder: Attempted murder and unintentional murder ( manslaughter ) . The latter is normally divided into two categories e.g. purely unintentional murder or criminally negl

Is it permissible to steal from internet websites?

6321 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Since you want the Islamic law about the question in your email, we deemed it necessary to forward the same question to the offices of some of the living prominent jurists. The answers which we have r

What is the meaning of God’s devising?

7512 2012/02/15 Exegesis

Imam Rida ( AS ) was asked about the attribution of deceit and ridicule to Allah, which the Quran has mentioned, his excellency replied: “Allah Almighty neither ridicules nor deceives or devises again

Can a woman recite Quran in front of non-mahrams?

12065 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

The Grand Ayatullah Khameneni ( may Allah prolong his life ) :If it gets their attention and arouses them or causes any other corruption then it will be impermissible, or else, it is permissible.The G

I have heard that the bodies of some martyrs from the Iraq and Iran war are still intact and did not decompose, are these reports reliable?

11190 2012/02/15 Traditional

Looking at the issue from one angle, since the bodies of living things have been created in a way that once the soul leaves the body, in accordance to the laws of nature, the body begins to smell, rot

Why does Allah hate divorce so much?

14965 2012/02/15 Philosophy of Religion and Law

Considering the antithesis between divorce and marriage, in order to learn of the reason why Allah hates divorce so much, we must first see why marriage bears so much significance in His eyes. [ 1 ] I

I am from the Philippines. I don’t have access to a mujtahid to pay my khums to him and I am not sure whether there are deserving Sayyids where I live. To whom am I supposed to pay my khums?

6238 2012/02/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the responses we received from the offices of the grand maraji’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani ( may Allah prolong his life ) : You are allowed to keep your khums with you until y

If the horn of a sacrificial animal is broken, can we sacrifice it on Eid al-Adha?

6566 2012/02/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

If what you mean by sacrifice, is the sacrifice performed as one of the rituals of Hajj where animals are sacrificed in the land of Mina, then according to the fatwa of the majority of jurists, if the

Why do Jewish people read their book in Hebrew?

6320 2012/02/14 Traditional

God is a metaphysical being who cannot be analyzed with physical standards, nonetheless, He has used physical means understandable to man to take care of this world’s affairs. One of these affairs is

Why do we have to wear Iḥrām during Hajj?

7172 2012/02/14 Philosophy of Religion and Law

Hajj is [ a pilgrimage ] filled with mysteries and signs that provoke man into deep thought and guide him [ back ] towards his fitrah ( his inner essence and nature ) . Therefore it is appropriate tha

How was the seerah (conduct) of the Holy Prophet (s) and Imams (a.s) in welcoming and receiving people who entered a gathering?

10580 2012/02/14 Contextual study

In this authentic narration, it has been stated that Hababah Walibiyyah had a stone seal from Imam Ali ( a.s. ) as a sign of determining the Imam. She kept the seal with her unless the time of the ima

What does Islam recommend for a man to be cleaned and well-dressed?

10195 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

How long is a mother allowed to breastfeed her baby?

8129 2012/02/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

In regards to the above question, we will make mention of the verdicts of some of the jurisprudents as under:According to a well-known view, the jurists say that the duration of breastfeeding is twent

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