Questions Archive(Tag:place)
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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?
15830 2012/04/14 TraditionalThe 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
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Do any supplications exist for seeking forgiveness from people whose right we may have trampled?
6833 2012/04/14 PracticalThe rights of the people are divided into two categories. The first of those relate to the rights that God has over the people; if one goes against such rights, then the path of rectifying this wrong
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Could you please explain the essence of infallibility? I personally believe only God is infallible.
6782 2012/04/14 TraditionalThe correct terminology to use here is that God is free from all limitations and flaws, not that He is infallible which is a term used for other than God. That being said, everything other than God is
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What is the basis of the disparity in the creation of the creatures? Why is one of them created as a human another as an animal or a plant?
6650 2012/04/12 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe existing system of the world is the most wise and judicious system. It is not only based on knowledge, consciousness and will but is also the most healthy and the best possible system. No better s
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The Quran is the last Book revealed by Allah Almighty. What are the reasons to prove that the Quran is a miracle?
17468 2012/04/11 Quranic StudiesDifferent explanations have been given about the Quran being a miracle which can be sorted out under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the
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I wish to know what the seven paradises are. Can you explain them for me?
46767 2012/04/07 TraditionalDar al-Salam ( Abode of Peace ) , Dar al-Jalal ( Abode of Glory ) , Jannatul Mava ( Garden of Refuge ) , Jannatul Khuld ( Garden of Eternity ) , Jannatul Adan ( Garden of Eden ) , Jannatul Firdous ( G
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What is the meaning and philosophy of ‘gradual revelation of the Quran’?
19175 2012/04/04 Exegesis1. The word nuzul literally means descent as stated by the glossaries of the Quran such as Mufradat, Misbah and Aqrab. Raghib says in his Mufradat: Nuzul in reality means descent from an eminence . Th
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The cursing which is found in Ziyarat Ashura also includes Yazid\'s son. Considering that his son was a good man, how can we consider Ziyarat Ashura as authentic and reliable?
19616 2012/04/04 Contextual studyAll the Banu Umayyah [ lit. Sons of Umayyah ] including Yazid s son have been cursed in Ziyarat Ashura. However, according to some historians Yazid s son and a few other people from the same clan rend
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What is the meaning of \'al-Islam\' in the verse 19 of Sura Aal-e Imran?
10251 2012/04/04 ModernThe literal meaning of Islam is absolute submission to the will of Allah. The term religion reflects God s expectations from mankind in matters related to his individual and social thoughts, conducts
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If Islam was not sent down in the Arabian Peninsula, would hell and heaven be described in the same way as they have been described now?
6771 2012/04/03 ModernThere are two viewpoints in this regard; one that believes that non-religious factors have a role to play in the emergence of religion and another that denies the role of such factors in the formation
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Please explain about the authenticity of the text and chain of transmission of Ziyarat Ashura.
16887 2012/04/03 Contextual studyThere are two reliable books containing this Ziyarat. They are Kamil al-Ziyarat by Ja far bin Muhammad bin Qulawayh Qummi ( 348 A.H. ) and Misbahul Mutahajjid by Shaykh Tusi ( 385 460 A.H. ) . Accordi
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What are the causes of the reappearance of the Imam of Time (atf)?
8884 2012/04/03 TraditionalThe causes of the reappearance refer to those things that serve as agents instrumental in the reappearance of the Imam of Time ( atf ) . Although God s will is the fundamental cause of the reappearanc
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Why did Islam expand and spread in Asia more than it did in Europe?
14471 2012/04/02 TraditionalIslam emerged in Asia and it spread across the Arab world and Asia. There are multiple factors behind the fact that Islam did not spread in Europe. Those factors include the internal discord and confl
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What is Shia’s view about caliphate and successorship to the Holy Prophet (s)?
10733 2012/03/18 TraditionalAccording to Shia: 1. Caliphate or successorship to the Holy Prophet ( s ) is divinely appointed and that at God s order the Prophet, many a time, introduced Ali ( a.s. ) as his successor. 2. The
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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?
108201 2012/03/18 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough 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 de
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Why would people dig up someone if they are already dead? Isn\'t that haram?
12693 2012/03/14 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe following is the response of the maraji to your inquiry: It is haram to exhume the body of a dead believer. But in some cases, it will be permissible, namely: 1. When the dead body has been buried
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There is a company which makes money off of selling its products. Each customer needs to sell this product to three other people and this process goes on. Is such an income allowed in Islam?
7049 2012/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceThe response of the grand maraji to your inquiry is as follows: [ 1 ] It is permissible for the person directly involved in selling the goods through real transactions to get his share for intermediat
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Can a non-baligh person lead the prayer?
7714 2012/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceThe following are the responses of the grand maraji : [ 1 ] His eminence, Ayatullah Khamene i ( may Allah prolong his life ) : In the case of the question, it is not permissible. His eminence, Ayatull
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The philosophy as to why saying Āmīn in prayer is impermissible.
12327 2012/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceIn accordance to traditions narrated by the Ahlulbayt ( as ) , saying Āmīn in prayer is not permissible; furthermore reciting it [ intentionally ] invalidates the prayer. In addition, there is no ne
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When does the history of the holy shrine of Lady Ma’sumah start from?
13041 2012/03/14 history of placesLady Ma sumah is the noble daughter of the seventh imam of the Shi ah, Imam Musa Kaadhim ( AS ) . Her respectful mother is Najmeh Khaatun ( AS ) . She was born on first day of the month of Zee al-Qa a
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What kind of wilayah (authority) did the Holy Prophet (s) mean in Ghadir Khum?
8693 2012/03/14 TraditionalConsidering that the Prophet ( s ) appointed the Commander of the Faithful, Ali ( a.s ) in an absolute and general way, the Holy Prophet s authority in its entirety, irrespective of whether it is myst
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Who is God and how is it possible to prove His existence?
10617 2012/03/14 TraditionalGod, the Exalted, is the absolute being and perfection. There is no deficiency or imperfection in Him. He is unique and has the power to do everything. He has knowledge of everything at all times and
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Do reasons exist for jurisprudential rulings?
6710 2012/03/11 Philosophy of Religion and LawWe will answer your question through the following points: 1- We must keep in mind that all of the divine laws are based upon securing the interests of mankind and in keeping them away from harm. Th
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What is the Islamic law about overpowering jinn, spirits and devils?
12754 2012/03/11 Laws and JurisprudenceGetting help from the spirits, jinns and devils and scientific and practical communication with them are said to be magic in the etymological and jurisprudential technical terms. [ i ] According to Qu
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When Allah gives His creation certain qualities, does that mean that they have become partners with Him in that given quality?
6222 2012/03/10 TraditionalWhen a creation is in lack of a certain quality such as power, and is then given it by God, even at the time when it seemingly bears that quality, it has no independence whatsoever. It isn t the case
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Is God subjugated to natural laws?
6423 2012/03/10 TraditionalAllah is the one who has set all natural laws, and the only thing He is under the influence of, is His own will. The one thing to keep in mind is that His will is that things take place through their
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What foods did the prophet like?
13790 2012/03/10 تاريخ بزرگانThe prophet would usually eat from anything that was halal, without restricting himself. Meat was his favorite food. Out of the different cuts of meat, he liked the foreshank the most. Out of condimen
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Is it bad to be alone in a room with a non mahram girl?
9587 2012/03/10 PracticalIn religious teachings, one of the things man has been advised against in order to protect him from sin, is to be alone with a non-mahram. In his advice to Prophet Musa ( AS ) , Satan says: O Musa,
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If there are levels for heaven, are there levels for hell?
9172 2012/03/10 TraditionalWhat is understood from Quranic verses and the ahadith is that, similar to heaven, [ 1 ] hell has different levels, and sinners will be put into these levels depending on the number and type of their
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What should I do so that I do not sin when I am with my friends? And I don’t become mad and lose my temper while with them?
7416 2012/03/08 PracticalIn order to remain calm when among your friends, family and relatives, you should keep count of your acts on a daily basis, try to have a good temper, stay away from bad friends, take your social posi
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The Quran has only prohibited eating the meat of animals that names other than God’s were mentioned on while being slaughtered. So, why is it haram to consume the meat of those on which neither the name of God nor others’ names were mentioned?
23529 2012/03/08 Laws and JurisprudenceOne of the clearest verses in this regard is verse 173 of surah Baqarah. This verse can be understood in two ways, meaning that it can, according to one interpretation, cover the meat you asked about.
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What color should one wear? What is the ruling on wearing black?
35559 2012/03/08 Laws and JurisprudenceWearing different colors is a personal matter, as Islam has allowed Muslims to choose for themselves what colors they wear. However, some guidelines have been mentioned by the Prophet and the Imams in
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Why do Muslims slaughter sheep and other animals in their religious gatherings?
17715 2012/03/08 Philosophy of Religion and LawMan is the loftiest of creatures and God has created everything else in the world, including animals, for him so that he can benefit from them ( use their meat, a means of transportation, etc. ) . Sla
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Why are Iranian ceremonies for holidays and for mourning different from Muslim and Shi’a ones?
8365 2012/03/08 TraditionalEven though ceremonies that are held for religious occasions must be in accordance with the general guidelines of Islam, but in regard to the details about which Islam has not mentioned guidelines, th
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Late Ayatollah Bahjat has been quoted as having said: "The aged ones of this era will witness the moment of the reappearance of the Imam of Time (atf)." What is your opinion concerning this saying of the late Ayatollah?
12671 2012/03/08 The infalliblesWe have enquired the office of late Ayatollah Bahjat about whether or not the Ayatollah had said those words and they denied that he had said them. Instead, His Eminence had said that whenever difficu
