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Is it a must that the trousers must not pass the ankle?
6493
2013/05/15
دستور العمل ها
There is a chapter in Kulayni s Al-Kafi titled Tashmir al-Theyab in which it has been pointed out that it is preferred that the clothe a person wears should not be so long to be dragged on earth. Howe
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Is it true that Imam Hussein’s assassin was killed on the ninth of Rabi’ul Awwal and his head was sent to Imam Sajjad (a.s.)?
8663
2013/05/15
حوادث بعد از شهادت
The 9th of Rabi ul Awwal can be studied from several angles: First: There is a narration which describes this day as a day of great Eid or festivity for Shiites to the extent that the angels have bee
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If I start Ramadhan in one city and then I travel and finish the month of Ramadhan in another city, what is my duty especially in regards to Laylat al-Qadr or Eidul Fitr?
6422
2013/05/15
گوناگون
You must act according to the horizon of the place where you are currently in. Hence, the Night of Qadr and also Eidul Fitr are determined on the same place. Some grand religious authorities answers
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Is this fine to help or give money to needy people instead of giving a walima (feast), if a couple is going to marry?
9464
2013/05/15
گوناگون
The religion of Islam being perfect addresses all aspects of human life. It has prescriptions and codes of practice for Muslims to help them live a balanced and objective life. Hence, one must not go
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Is it possible to throw some light on the life and messengership of Prophet Hud (a.s.)?
7665
2013/05/15
Traditional
Prophet Hud is one of the divine prophets whose name has been mentioned seven times in Surah al-Araf and Surah al-Shu ara. He is among the descendants ( great grandsons ) of Prophet Noah ( a.s. ) with
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What is the Islamic law regarding cleaning Turbah of Imam Hussein (a.s.) when it turns dark?
11101
2013/05/15
دو سجده
Based on the sayings of Ahlul-Bayt ( a.s. ) , the soil of Karbala and the Turbah which is associated with the Chief of Martyrs, Imam Hussein ( a.s. ) enjoys a special significance. Sajda on this soil
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Is it permissible for a woman and her husband to stipulate in the marriage contract that the man should seek his wife’s permission when he wants to leave their house? Is such a condition put in the marriage contract binding?
14459
2013/05/15
احکام و شرایط ازدواج
Putting such a condition in the marriage contract would be permissible and there would not be problem in the condition insofar as it is not irrational. If such a condition is placed in the marriage co
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What measures have traditions prescribed for nervous relaxation and mental calmness?
7487
2013/04/18
Practical
If a person controls his nerves and temper, he does not get irritated and angry. This has been referred to in the verses and traditions as kazm al-ghayz ( lit. swallowing one s anger ) . God, the Exal
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What is the commentary or exegesis of verses 97 to 99 of Surah al-Nisa?
9299
2013/04/18
Exegesis
Commentators and exegetes of the Holy Quran have said about the occasion in which verse 97 of Surah al-Nisa was revealed [ 1 ] that a number of Muslims had apparently pronounced the Shahadatain ( Two
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If one wants to buy kafan (shroud) for himself before death, what are the different recommendations according to the traditions of Prophet (pbuh) and Ahlul Bayt (a.s) especially when it comes to the type and other specifics that one may have to be considered before buying.
15549
2013/04/18
کفن و دفن
As for the conditions and manners of buying a shroud, there are certain recommendations in our jurisprudential sources some of which we shall mention as under: 1. It is recommended that the shroud be
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Who is Zaid bin Haretha?
6393
2013/04/18
برخی صحابیان
When still a child, Zaid bin Haretha, accompanied by her mother ( Sa ada bint Tha laba bin Abd mer ) , was going to Tha laba bin mer tribe, to visit his relatives. On the way to his destination, Zaid
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Does God accept repentance for illegitimate relationships?
10313
2013/04/09
توبه
There are certain conditions for real and genuine repentance which if met, will be accepted by God. These conditions are: 1. The sinner should have committed the sin out of ignorance and unawareness;
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What is the concrete jurisprudential argument on shaving beard?
11939
2013/04/09
Laws and Jurisprudence
Great jurisprudents studying many different proofs and arguments on this subject have forbidden shaving beard. Of course, some other scholars have criticized the said arguments saying that relying on
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Please define and explain vicious circle (daur) and infinite regression of causes (tasalsul)?
11921
2013/03/16
Islamic Philosophy
A vicious circle is a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation. It is also a fallacy in reasoning in which the premise is used
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Has the Quran stated anything concerning impurity of dogs? If it has, why is it then permissible to eat what has been hunted by a retriever (hunting dog)?
12494
2013/03/16
سگ
Islamic laws are not derived exclusively from the Holy Quran. In fact, the traditions ( ahadith ) of the Prophet of Islam ( pbuh ) , the sayings of infallible Imams ( a.s. ) and their lifestyles ( see
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What is the \'proof of the veracious\' (burhan al-siddiqin)? Is it the most correct, apposite and strongest proof for the existence of God?
10965
2013/03/05
Islamic Philosophy
In the history of Islamic philosophy different explanations have been given for this proof [ burhan ] the first of which has been presented by Bu Ali Sina ( Avicenna ) in his Isharaat. Meanwhile, one
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What is the correct explanation of ‘burhan al-siddiqin’ (proof of the veracious)?
9719
2013/03/05
Islamic Philosophy
The common point among various explanations and accounts presented by different scholars regarding the proof the veracious is that all those who have presented their arguments have, somehow, endeavore
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What does it mean to say that divine attributes are the same as the essence?
9026
2013/02/16
Traditional
One of the important theological, mystical, exegetical and philosophical discussions revolves around unity of attribute and the essence or name and the named. Since the point of dispute is not complet
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According to the principle of causation, the effect must always follow the cause. The question is: How is man’s free will consistent with the principle of causation?
7827
2013/02/16
Islamic Philosophy
The criterion with which an action can be described as arbitrary and voluntary is not the existential independence or necessity because nothing is independent in the world except God. According to tra
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Is tacit agreement which is not in writing considered and treated as partnership?
6305
2013/02/02
Laws and Jurisprudence
The answers received from the offices of two of the grand religious authorities are as under: Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) : If the purchase and sale transacti
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What is the relationship between a name and the named especially in regards to the names of the Infallibles (a.s.)?
6333
2013/02/02
Traditional
The discussion concerning the prophets names and those of the infallible imams ( a.s. ) and the development of those names in the history of human civilizations would require us to conduct a comprehen
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Given the fact that God is not recognizable by the mind, how is it possible to have knowledge of Him in a way which is not concomitant with polytheism?
6814
2013/02/02
Traditional
In regards to proper knowledge of God, we must say that, based on authentic traditions, the criterion is to avoid likening God to anything and divesting God of His attributes. For further explanation
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How would it be possible to explain unity of being in simple words?
7622
2013/02/02
وحدت وجود
Wahdatul Wuj d means to believe that all the entities ( things present around us ) are an indication of Allah s presence and to believe that everything besides Allah is subjective or just shadows and
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What is the Islamic law regarding a song sung by a woman with music instruments? What is ghinā?
8924
2013/02/02
Laws and Jurisprudence
Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) : 1. If the singing is ruled as ghinā, it is ḥarām and the content makes no difference. Similarly, if one listens to her voice wit
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Is it permissible for men to listen to a woman’s singing?
16398
2013/01/24
Philosophy of Religion and Law
As you have rightly mentioned, men are different from women in a lot of ways. For this reason, different rules have been legislated for each group. When it comes to a woman reciting eulogies and narra
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Is the reality of the Commander of Faithful, Ali (a.s.) eternal?
6719
2013/01/24
Traditional
Eternity is endless and unending time. It is a state to which time has no application. Something which is eternal is not moving, and is beyond time. [ 1 ] That is to say, it has always existed. As fo
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Are leather products imported from non-Islamic countries treated as ritually impure?
8628
2013/01/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
An answer given to the above question by some grand religious authorities ( maraje ) is as follows: [ 1 ] Leather products are considered pure [ and salat in them is permissible ] , if one entertain
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If a man and a woman have illicit sexual relationship and after sometimes they marry each other and have a child after legal marriage contract, is the child legitimate or illegitimate by birth?
11012
2013/01/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
1. Assuming that their sexual relationship had been illegal according to Shari ah law and that the woman had conceived before legal marriage, the child is illegitimate by birth. However, the child is
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Is it possible to clean the private parts using tissue paper?
18061
2013/01/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
It is permissible to use toilet paper to clean only the anus from faeces. [ 1 ] The urinary organ cannot be made ritually pure without water. [ 2 ] In places where you do not have access to water, you
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Do ointment, cream and similar materials transmit impurity? What about liquids other than water?
9629
2013/01/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
All Shia scholars ( Mujtahedeen ) say: If a ritually clean thing touches a najis thing and if either or both of them are so wet that the wetness of one reaches the other, the clean thing will become n
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What should a person do if he wishes to be firm and steadfast in his beliefs?
6593
2013/01/20
Philosophy of Gnosis
To understand religion and acquire spiritual perfection, the period of youth is a golden and blessed opportunity. Our religious beliefs are not only about knowing and learning; in fact they have also
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When Allah created material things from absolute nothingness, does it mean that His Power was converted into material power and material form?
8351
2013/01/19
تجلی ذاتی
If you mean conversion of divine power into material power, there is no doubt that such a notion is false and it is never true with God. If you mean by the word conversion reflection of God s power, i
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In brief, what are the lessons [that can be taken] from Sūrah Banī Isrā\'īl?
9806
2013/01/15
Exegesis
The popular view amongst the commentators is that Sūrah Banī Isrā īl ( Isrā ) [ 1 ] was revealed in Mecca and is considered a Meccan Sūrah [ 2 ] . In summary, the core teachings of Sūrah Banī Isrā īl
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We know that the Prophet (pbuh) is infallible but why are there verses in the Quran indicating that the Prophet committed a sin.
9223
2013/01/01
Traditional
In order to clarify the subject of the discussion, it is necessary to mention the following points: 1. Being an intellectual school, Shia accepts rational principles and standards which are also end
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What is the best verse in the Quran?
8601
2013/01/01
Exegesis
Before dealing with the main question, we must say that the Quran itself is the best book and superior to all heavenly books. All of its verses ( ayāt ) are at the highest level of perfection and sign