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Is man superior to all other creatures in the universe? Is it possible that another creature more superior to man might exist in the universe?

15585 2015/09/14 خلقت انسان

According to us it is inferred from the Quranic verses and narrations about creation of man that he is superior to all other creatures in this mode of existence including all earthly and celestial be
What was the first fruit eaten by Adam on earth?

24709 2014/09/23 Hadith

The story of Adam and Eve residing in Paradise and their expulsion from there occurs in the Holy Quran. For information about this topic, read the following answers on our website: The Sin of Adam a
Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) prostrate on the Turbat of Karbalah?

13745 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 ) .
Was the earth created before the sky? There are planets in the galaxies very much older than the earth. As well, no astronaut has said that there are seven firmaments or skies above the earth. What is the Islamic point of view in this regard?

14587 2012/04/14 Traditional

The creation of other creatures on earth is not meant to hold or entail material benefits for mankind; the material benefit is only one aspect of the story. The more important aspect is that contempla
What is the meaning of ‘moon in the Scorpio’?

36735 2012/03/07 Laws and Jurisprudence

It has been narrated from Imam Sadiq ( a.s. ) that he said: Whoever embarks on a journey or marries when the moon is in the Scorpio ( qamar dar aqrab ) , he will not see any good. The subject of mo

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Is it permissible to open and close tap several times during Wudhu so as not to waste water?

7984 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/09/22

Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life): There is no problem in it. Generally speaking, there is no objection in opening and closing tap before washing the left hand completely. However, if one touches a wet thing (such as a wet ...
Do the Shia consider Abu Bakr and Umar as Kafirs?

16666 The infallibles 2010/09/23

First of all, although the Shia has some criticism towards the khalifahs, they don’t see them as kafirs; the same way they don’t consider any of the other Sahabah as kafirs. In dealing with the khalifahs, the Shia follow the footsteps of the imams, especially Imam Ali (as), ...
What are the “Arsh” and “Kursiyy”?

15705 Exegesis 2009/08/15

With help from other Quranic verses and traditions of the imams, commentators of the Quran have presented several possible meanings for these terms. Some say the two are metaphorically referring to the same thing, which is the rank of Allah's (swt) command and governing of this world’s affairs.
Which people is the hadith that says during the return of Imam Mahdi (aj) some will lose their faiths and others who are kafir will embrace faith, speaking of?

9733 Contextual study 2009/11/25

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What is the philosophy of Ghusl (ceremonial washing)?

7671 بیشتر بدانیم 2014/06/22

The reason which is behind the Jinabat Ghusl is to clean and purify our soul from its pollution and purify our body from the impurity. This means, if we want to remove the Jinabat from our body we have to purify all parts of our body. According ...
Why do Muslims believe that Jews are cursed?

20819 Contextual study 2010/09/04

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According to Ayatullah Sistani: Can an elderly person who prays on a wheelchair put his muhr (turbah) on a pillow that is on his/her lap while it moves a little and prostrate on it?

6042 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/08/21

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One who has an acceptable excuse for not praying in its normal way, should pray in the form that he/she is capable of. ...
Did the Holy Prophet (S) and the Infallible Imams (AS) combine the Noon and Afternoon prayers?

9408 بیشتر بدانیم 2015/08/04

As evidenced by many traditions and reports in both Shiite and Sunni sources, the Holy Prophet of Islam (S) offered Zuhr and Asr prayers; Maghrib and Isha prayers separately. It is also reported that the Prophet (S) combined the daily prayers sometimes for Muslims' convenience. Imam Sadiq ...
Is it true that one shouldn’t pray for oneself on Ashura?

5965 Practical 2011/04/20

Dua and supplication are the needful connection between the servant and his Lord for the fulfillment of worldly and otherworldly needs. Dua for oneself and others is always something good and entails great blessings.Praying for oneself on Ashura is okay, as ...
Is there a difference between an Islamic government and the Islamic Republic that Imam Khomeini established?

6202 System 2011/06/14

There is no considerable difference between an Islamic government and the Islamic Republic in essence, the only thing is that the term ‘Islamic government’ is descriptive of a form of government whose different systems and policies, namely political, legal and economical, all originate from Islamic sources and teachings. ...

How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?

145083 Exegesis 2012/01/15

There is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

107775 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

Eating lobster, clam, oyster and octopus is haram. According to religious resources regarding halal and haram meat, there are general rulings and numerous standards; for instance, a set of rulings has been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on.The condition for halal meat sea ...
Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?

105235 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

102393 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

100271 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

99793 Hadith 2015/06/07

1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

88020 Exegesis 2010/04/06

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

87021 Exegesis 2008/05/11

One should be aware that although the imam’s names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

77985 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

The reason the Shia perform their prayers in three times is the Quranic verses and traditions on the matter. Although the Quran has mentioned that prayer is wajib several times and hasn’t gone into the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
Why do the Shia pray with open hands while the Sunnis pray with their hands closed? How would the holy prophet of Islam pray? Are there any hadiths on this subject?

61880 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/12/21

Because of the many hadiths they have regarding this matter, the Shia pray with open hands in order to have followed the tradition of the holy prophet (pbuh) and the imams (as). These hadiths express that the prophet (pbuh) and the imams (as) would pray with their hands open ...

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