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Does playing video games that have blasphemy and magic render a person non-Muslim?
13473
2013/12/05
برخی احکام
Watching such films or TV series does not make a person disbeliever but it is not permissible to watch movies which entail evil or when it is feared that one may be led astray. Index: We have forwar
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Why is Shaitan an enemy of mankind? Has man done anything wrong to man?
9285
2013/12/05
Traditional
There are many verses in the Holy Quran that make clear reference to enmity between man and Shaitan ( the devil ) . [ 1 ] It is for the same hostile relations that human beings have been alarmed and w
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What is the interpretation of Quran 8:61-63 and to whom do these verses refer?
8605
2013/12/05
Exegesis
Allah ( SWT ) says in Quran: And if they incline to peace, then incline to it This is a command to move ahead toward reconciliation and peace. However it is negligent of the fact that they may try to
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Who became prophets in their childhood?
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2013/12/05
History
Following a research in the verses of the Holy Quran and sayings of the Infallibles ( A.S ) about the prophetic mission of the prophets, we came t the conclusion that only two prophets were appointed
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Is Hazrat Ali Asgar (AS) buried on the chest of Imam Hossein (AS) in the same grave?
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2013/12/05
اهل بیت و یاران
In this regard, Martyr Qadhi Tabatabai ( ra ) says in the footnote of his book titled An Investigation into the First Arba ein of Imam Hussein ( a.s ) as such: This story is heard on the tongues of so
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What is the Islamic point of view about exaggeration and overstatement?
8032
2013/12/05
دروغ
Lying is considered to be one of the greater sins as it is among the indecent acts. [ 1 ] In the sayings of the Ahlul-Bayt ( AS ) , lying has been termed as the key to sins and evils. [ 2 ] Neverthele
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How long will the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi (AS), will this world rule after he reappears?
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2013/12/05
Contextual study
There are two categories of narrations in this regard which are apparently varied giving differing reports: 1. The first category of narrations has for the major part been extracted from Sunni source
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Why are there no Ruku and Sujud in funeral prayers? What are the meanings of its takbirs?
12421
2013/12/05
نماز میت
1. The reason there are no ruku and Sajud in funeral prayers is that this is in reality not a real prayer because it does not have the requirements of a real prayer such as purity of clothes, body, an
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Is it forbidden to use insect repellants with fragrance whilst in the state of Ihram?
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2013/12/03
احرام
1. Basically killing insects is not allowed while a person is in the state of Ihram except for when it is insidious and dangerous. 2. It is not permissible to use deodorants or fragrance nor is it pe
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What is the tafsir (interpretation) of Surah At-Tin?
23322
2013/12/01
Exegesis
In Sura At-Tin, God swears by four things whereupon He says that He created man in the best mould or stature. However, the same man [ insane ] who enjoys all the blessings and capacities is reduced to
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If a body does not decompose in the grave, does it mean that the man in the grave is protected against the Fire of Hell?
16555
2013/12/01
برزخ
It is possible to keep a body intact by using certain chemical ingredients. Mummification is also a chemical procedure through which people in ancient Egypt preserved the bodies of pharaohs whereas in
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What are the etiquettes and traditions of the month of Rmadhan?
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2013/11/25
Practical
The holy month of Ramadhan and fasting in this month have certain etiquettes, manners and conditions some of which are as follows: 1. Sighting the moon: One of the conditions of the month of Ramadhan
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What kind of a book is the Quran?
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2013/11/25
Exegesis
The Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants. The Quran, w
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What are the ways through which we can get familiar with the Quran?
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2013/11/25
Practical
If a person recites the Quran sincerely and contemplates over its verses and then acts upon them, the attraction of the Quran will increase in his heart and he will end up loving it.
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Are the homeopathic remedies halal?
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2013/11/23
گوناگون
If homeopathic remedies do not involve using impure or haram things or any illegal method of cure and they do not cause any damage to the patient s health, there would be no problem in it. Index: Th
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Is it permissible for a woman to speak to strangers or to let her voice be heard by them? What if this act is neither Islamic, nor within a work framework?
10230
2013/11/11
فعالیت های اجتماعی زنان
Speaking excessively and unnecessarily is not good and advisable. All should observe limits in speaking. When it comes to women speaking with strangers, it is also better for them to avoid speaking un
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What is the difference between Satan and the carnal soul?
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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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What kind of relationship is there between the different modes of human soul (carnal soul, self-reproaching soul and peaceful soul) and the powers of intellect and lust?
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2013/11/11
نظری
1-Regarding your first question, please refer to the answer No.928 The difference between Satan and carnal soul 2-The purpose of man s creation is to achieve divine perfection. Allah ( SWT ) the Wis
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Can a gold seller, sell jewelries to those women that he/she knows they use it in front of Non-Mahram?
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2013/10/26
خرید و فروش
What has caused selling to be Haram and corrupted is not upon knowing that woman wear these gold and jewelries in the way of Haram, unless he/she intended the selling that those jewelries should be us
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Is the religion of Islam a strict and difficult religion?
ou. (Sura al-Baqara).
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2013/10/26
Traditional
Being the most perfect religion, Islam is based on ease and simplicity. Its rulings and regulations are intertwined with ease and simplicity. Clear foundations and simple concepts that can be understo
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Is bringing souvenirs or gifts on returning from a pilgrimage journey considered to be part of religious recommendations?
7249
2013/10/20
گوناگون
Among the good practices recommended and emphasized upon in Islam is to give gifts to others. It is to be noted that the concept of gift has a much broader meanings in Islam as it includes both the ma
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What are the objects on which zakat is either obligatory or recommend? Is zakat payable on currency notes?
9850
2013/10/19
Practical
It is obligatory to pay Zakat on nine well-known things as mentioned in the Epistles of Islamic Laws. Also, there are certain things from which Zakat is mustahab ( recommended ) to pay, as stated in j
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Is a woman who becomes a man\'s second wife sinful?
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2013/10/03
چند همسری
1. As you know remarriage is an issue legislated and recognized as permissible by Islamic Shari ah. There is no doubt about it as the Quran states: فانکحوا ما طاب لکم من النسا مثنى و ثلاث و رباع فان
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If a Quran is boxed in a decorative manner for display purposes, is it necessary to recite it?
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2013/10/03
Quranic Studies
The Quran is a book of guidance and life; it has been sent down to humanity to turn to it, read it and adhere to it. Never should it be used for decorative purposes. Given the details provided in your
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Given that anal intercourse has been forbidden according to a prophetic tradition, why do some jurisprudents consider it to be permissible?
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2013/08/13
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The narrations which have been transmitted and passed on to jurisprudents can be divided into two main categories: First: Narrations which imply permissibility of anal intercourse. Second: Narration
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My wife and I had sexual intercourse while we were fasting. What are we supposed to do and what is the Islamic law?
8221
2013/08/13
Laws and Jurisprudence
Your fast is void and if you did not know, due to inculpable ignorance [ jahl-e qusuri ] , that sexual intercourse invalidates the fast, only the qadha of the fast is obligatory on you. You must keep
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Is Fadak Sermon of Lady Fatima Zahra in Muhammad bin Jarir Tabari’s ‘Dalael al-Imamah’ authentic?
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2013/08/12
Contextual study
In Mohammad bin Jarir Tabari s Dalael al-Imamah different chains of transmission have been mentioned for Hazrat Fatima Zahra s Fadak Sermon. This sermon has been narrated in various books authored by
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Is it Haram to steal something back from someone who has already stolen it from you?
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2013/08/12
Laws and Jurisprudence
There is no problem if you believe the object is the one that has been stolen from you and you are not able to take it back legally and peacefully, but it should be done with no mischief. Appendix:
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What is the opinion of maraja' related to several traditions in Shia literature mentioning the permissibility of sexual contact during fasting and saying that it does not affect the fast?
9803
2013/07/29
جنابت
As for your question, we must say that as it has been mentioned in your message, Shaykh Hurr Amili has opened a chapter in his Wasail al-Shi ah entitled Rules Regarding Anal Intercourse without Ejacul
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Which is the verse that says that our knowledge is just a small drop in an ocean?
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2013/07/15
Exegesis
The point in the question has been mentioned by a number of the verses of the Quran. In some of its verses, the Quran says that if all the oceans were ink, God s knowledge would not be exhausted and t
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Can you provide us with some information about Prophet Idris (a.s.)?
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2013/07/15
Traditional
Prophet Idris name has been mentioned twice in the Quran, he has been revered and celebrated as truthful, prophet, patient, righteous etc. Prophet Idris is among the grandsons of Prophet Seth reaching
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Were miracles performed by prophets in order to demonstrate the truth of their claims to prophethood or were they to meet the demands of stubborn people? What is meant by “We made from water every living thing”?
7550
2013/05/19
Exegesis
1. It is necessary to note that bringing a miracle is a decisive and clear proof of the authenticity of a prophet s claim to prophethood. It is not, therefore, just to convince people. [ 1 ] 2. The
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Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) prostrate on the Turbat of Karbalah?
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2013/05/15
Traditional
According to Shia jurisprudence, firstly, Sajda should be performed on earth, and on those things which are not edible nor worn, and on things which grow from earth ( e.g. wood and leaves of trees ) .
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Is Khums payable on money which has been deposited free of interest only to be used in future for buying a house?
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2013/05/15
Laws and Jurisprudence
Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, may Allah grant him long life, says in response to the following question: There is a person who does not have a house of his own to live in. He has saved som
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What is the Islamic law, if a woman and her husband doubt whether or not the woman’s menstrual blood has stopped flowing and they have sexual intercourse?
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2013/05/15
Laws and Jurisprudence
If one doubts about whether a woman has started seeing menstrual blood or not, she is treated as not being in her menses. However, if it is after menstrual period ( assuming that her period lasts for