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Can we read big surahs off of our computer monitor when praying?
6888
2010/09/23
Laws and Jurisprudence
If you cannot pray standing, and your duty is to pray sitting on a chair, then it is okay to pray on your computer desk, granted that you observe the rest of the conditions. In any case, it is permiss
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Is the consent of the first wife a condition of validity in re-marriage? Is the marriage contract valid if there is no attraction?
11585
2010/09/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Islam recognises the permissibility of a man having four permanent and concurrent wives. The second marriage is not conditional upon consent of the first wife, except in the case of marriage with the
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Why is wearing bright and sharp colored clothing in society a problematic issue for women in Iran?
13230
2010/09/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Essentially, clothing is for one’s covering and dignity which is a trait confined to human beings among all creatures in the world. It is the human being that wears clothing to protect himself from th
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Why has the position of imamate been transferred from generation to generation, from father to son in our religion?
8399
2010/09/22
Traditional
The position of imamate is bestowed only upon those who posses [ specific ] conditions, such as infallibility, abundant knowledge, etc., and no one except God has knowledge and awareness of these cond
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If a woman plans on getting married with a man after finishing the time of mut’ah with another man, is the temporary marriage that she is presently in valid?
7507
2010/09/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
From Islam’s perspective temporary and permanent marriage have specific conditions, one of them is that when a woman wants to get married to someone she can’t be married to another person and that she
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Can one work for an employer whom he knows doesn’t carry out his religious duties?
6522
2010/09/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
Since you were after the fiqhi ruling on the issue you asked about, we saw it necessary to enquire Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani; this is his answer:1- If what is being done in the job is halal and t
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If you Shias are right about Muawiyah being a ‘factory’ of hadith fabrication, show me some hadiths that have praised Muawiyah and Yazid in Sunni sources. If you are right, then cite one example.
27784
2010/09/20
Contextual study
There is no doubt that ahadith have been fabricated in praise of Muawiyah. Some have even written books in his praise, such as Ibn Hajar, whose book is titled “Tat’hir al-Jinan wa al-Lisan”. Also, som
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Please explain the basis of Shi'ite thought and its characteristics?
8280
2010/09/18
Traditional
The Holy Quran is the basis of the Shi ite thought and the source of all the Shiite teachings. It considers the apparent and outward meanings of the verses, the sayings, conducts, silence and assertio
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Does Islam allow marriage with female captives and the practice of coitus interruptus (withdrawal) with them?
19467
2010/09/12
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Undeniably, marriages between kafir ( disbelieving ) women that were captured in wars and their captors were based on realities that existed in society during the time of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) . T
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If I have a sexual relationship with someone else, what is its ruling?
6398
2010/09/09
Theoretical
Salam AleikumYou need to pay attention to the following points:a ) If one wife fulfills your sexual needs, it is better to remain faithful to that one person, as you put it. However, in the case of ne
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Is it problematic to work in a place where alcoholic beverages are sold?
7924
2010/09/09
Laws and Jurisprudence
Since you were looking for the fiqhi ruling on this issue, we saw it necessary to ask your question from the offices of the grand maraje’; this is what we received in response from them:The Office of
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Knowing that people are not infallible how can we be sure they won't make a mistake choosing the (Waly Faqih) Supreme Leader?
7628
2010/09/09
System
All growth and development that takes place in a society is dependant on a capable leader and obeying his commands. From the Shia point of view during the occultation of Imam Mahdi in which no one can
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Why do women oppose temporary marriage, and can a woman ask for divorce upon learning of her husband’s temporary marriage?
8059
2010/09/09
Theoretical
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What is the ruling on working in places that sell haram goods like liquor?
8611
2010/09/09
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What is the ruling on working in places in which the income there is mostly haram?
7059
2010/09/09
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Is working in places where pork or liquor are served or institutes which aid Israel haram?
9204
2010/09/09
Laws and Jurisprudence
In response to the question about whether working in factories that manufacture canned pork and in nightclubs or other centers of corruption is permissible or not, Ayatullah Khamenei says: Making a
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Before the Islamic Revolution who was the Wali Faqih?
7991
2010/09/06
Laws and Jurisprudence
The concept of Welayat al Faqih ( Authority and Governance of the Jurist ) is a long known, well-established and original one in Shiite ideology. With the start of the major occultation in the year 32
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Has divorce ever taken place in the life of the prophet and imams?
8583
2010/09/06
Laws and Jurisprudence
This issue can be looked at and analyzed from different perspectives, but in short, what can be said about it is as following:Firstly: Although marriage has been encouraged in Islamic sources, and div
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Is Arabic Allah's chosen language?
23734
2010/09/06
Quranic Studies
Some of the Ahadith confirm Arabic being the Godly chosen language and regardless of the authenticity of these Ahadith we can consider its special features and ability to convey meanings and concepts
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What is the meaning of ‘Book’ and what are the differences about the ‘Book’ in sura Baqarah, verse 176?
7263
2010/09/06
Exegesis
In the meaning of ‘Book’ in this noble verse, ذلک بان ٱلله نزل ٱلکتب بٱلحق وان ٱلذین ٱختلفوا فى ٱلکتب لفى شقاق بعید “That is so because Allah has sent down the Book with the truth, and those who diffe
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Why is Shia the best religion?
26388
2010/09/05
Traditional
The superiority of the Shia religion is because of its being the true religion and there is only one true religion in all times and ages. As for other religions, they are either invalid and baseless o
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What is the role of mediators in getting nearness to God?
8851
2010/09/05
Traditional
The word Wasilah ( means ) has a wide range of meanings which include anything or any action that helps get nearer to Almighty God. In view of the fact that the universe has been created on the basis
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Why does a person let someone-other than Allah- occupy his heart by marriage, while it is only Allah who is worthy of being loved?
7645
2010/09/05
Theoretical
In man s course towards Allah, not only isn t marriage considered an obstacle, but in fact can be a means of help too, meaning that marriage is not in contradiction with the love of Allah. Marriage do
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What are the conditions for selecting Ayatullah Khamenei as the current Wali Faqih and how are his actions monitored?
6274
2010/09/05
Laws and Jurisprudence
The answers to the first and second part of your question can be found in the following links: Question 920 ( website: 2975 ) ( The Wali Faqih and Infallibility ) and Question 786 ( website: 845 ) (
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What is the husband's duty when there is a disagreement between his mother and wife?
9909
2010/09/05
Practical
Even though parents have a great status in Islam, but every member of the family, whether it is the mother, father or wife, has his/her own rights which should all be respected.If there is a contentio
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Why is a child that has been born from a temporary marriage given to the father?
14880
2010/09/05
Laws and Jurisprudence
Temporary marriage is an easy and simple marriage for people that can’t practice permanent marriage, legitimized by God for a number of reasons, one of which is to prevent fornication and sexual corru
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What is the meaning of "اَلسَّلامُ عَلَیْکَ یا ثارَ اللَّهِ وَ ابْنَ ثارِه وَ الْوِتْرَ الْمَوْتُورَ "? Isn't seeking vengeance on one's murderer something that stems from grudge and hatred?
11814
2010/09/05
Traditional
According to the different meanings the words Thar and Witr have, the phrase السلام علیک یا ثارالله و ابن ثاره و الوتر الموتور can have different meanings, but the most appropriate meaning would be: G
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Considering the difference of opinion the ulema have on the issue of Wilayat Faqih, can one deny the whole concept?
6666
2010/09/05
System
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Does man have the capacity to love Allah?
7496
2010/09/05
Practical
The logic behind experiencing ‘metaphoric’ love is to reach true love and if it is accompanied with chastity, after causing fundamental changes and developments it will bring man very close to Godly l
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Does the verse "فما استمتعتم به منهّن فاتوهن اجورهنّ فریضة" imply temporary marriage?
11654
2010/09/05
Laws and Jurisprudence
What is meant by istimta in the verse فما استمتعتم به منهن فاتوهن اجورهن فریضه ; ( For the enjoyment you have had from them thereby, give them their dowries, by way of settlement ) , is intimacy and t
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What is the essence of the Ruh (Soul/Spirit) and why doesn’t the Quran explain much about it?
26163
2010/09/05
Exegesis
The term Ruh has different meanings in different fields of science, referring to a different meaning in each one. In the Quran, this term also has its own special meaning and has been mentioned in dif
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Was Eve created from the ribs of Prophet Adam and doesn't this contradict what the Quran says in this regard?
19311
2010/09/04
Traditional
There are some Ahadith regarding this issue in Sunni books and some Shia hadith records and one may say that at first sight, Quranic verses have also addressed this subject, but we cannot come to a co
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Does committing some sins like suicide automatically entail entering Hell?
6998
2010/09/04
Theoretical
Some sins, due to their quality, leave no opportunity to repent and will lead their committers to the irreversible path of Hell, the same way falling from heights without employing a parachute or land
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Why do Muslims believe that Jews are cursed?
22101
2010/09/04
Contextual study
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Is chest beating for Imam Hussein an act endorsed by Islam?
17023
2010/09/04
Traditional
The concept of mourning for Imam Hussein is among the furu’ or branches of the Shia school of thought and there are many reasons that support it. But regarding the way of mourning one must say that a