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Is playing the violin, lute, and other kinds of musical instruments considered haraam? If so, is the lute, along with all other stringed instruments, considered an exception to this rule?

25532 2012/03/07 Laws and Jurisprudence

In any given scenario, the obligation of a jurist lies not in dictating the ruling pertaining to a particular scenario, but rather providing a general ruling. After which, the general public is left w

What is the difference between the word Allah, which is used in Islam, and God, which is used in Christianity?

7528 2012/03/07 Miscellaneous questions

Although all religions in essence call upon the same Lord, one should closely consider which of these faiths have accurately described Him. Islam and Christianity hold differences of opinion in Ilm

One of the ‘negative attributes’ (al-sifaat al-salbiyyah) of a monotheistic God is the ability to see Him using sensory perception. In a verse of the Holy Qur’aan, however, this very act has been alluded to when Prophet Moses (a) hears the word of God.

7720 2012/03/07 Philosophy of Gnosis

This question can be answered from various perspectives. Some of these views imply that this act may have been a product of God: creating a voice, seeing one of God s luminous creations, and Him manif

Verse 55 of Aal-i Imraan states that the followers of Prophet Jesus (a) are superior amongst all the disbelievers. If this is the case, then why should we not follow his religion so that on the Day of Resurrection, we may be considered superior amongst all the disbelievers?

11338 2012/03/07 Exegesis

Various responses and views have been presented regarding this particular verse. We will use this as an opportunity to discuss several of them. 1 What is meant by the followers of Prophet Jesus ( a

How is the existence of good and bad compatible with monotheism?

7320 2012/03/07 Traditional

1 – This world has been created in a manner where no being is independent from the other. If we observe the world around us carefully, we would discover the beings within it connected, much like the i

What is the meaning of ‘moon in the Scorpio’?

38378 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

In which cases will the contact between a husband wife break wudu?

18782 2012/03/04 Laws and Jurisprudence

Seven things invalidate wudu: 1. Passing of urine 2. Excretion of stool 3. Passing wind from the rear 4. A sleep, deep enough to restrict sight and hearing. However, if the eyes do not see any

Can a woman who hasn’t received her Nafaqah consider herself as divorced? If so, when does her waiting period of iddah commence?

9641 2012/03/03 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, divorce can only be carried out by the husband [ 1 ] , therefore, the wife cannot divorce herself and not paying the Nafaqah doesn t give her the permission to be able to do so. Su

How is it possible to prove the existence of the Imam of Age (atf) and his reappearance through the Quran?

7851 2012/03/03 Traditional

First of all, it is necessary to know that the Quran speaks in a general way. All the general statements of the Quran are explained in detail in the traditions of the Holy Prophet ( s ) and his househ

If the existing Christianity has been altered and God calls them as infidels, why does He heal their sick ones and gives attention to them?

6294 2012/03/03 Traditional

The fact that God, the Glorified, heals the sickness of Christians and gives attention to them is because of His common and encompassing grace and compassion which includes all humans. He heals their

What is the criterion of disobedience to parents?

9596 2012/03/03 Laws and Jurisprudence

Disownment by parents means to do an act that would make them angry, cause them distress and injure their feelings. Certainly, hurting one of them also results in the disownment of the child by his pa

What are the different kinds of murder? Please, explain in detail.

18976 2012/02/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

Murder can be studied and classified into different categories from different perspectives which we shall mention as under:1. Justified and unjustified murder;2. Time of murder;3. Murder through imple

Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

110317 2012/02/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

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

Considering the fact that there is good and evil, and beauty and ugliness in the world, how can God’s kindness be proven?

8257 2012/02/18 Traditional

The fact that God has created man in the best of forms and has fulfilled all of his needs both in this world and the next, and as a matter of fact, has created everything for him and put it at his dis

Why do the religious obligations such as prayer, fasting, hajj etc. not have visible effects?

7850 2012/02/18 Practical

All acts of worship including prayer, fasting and hajj have a lot of individual and social benefits and effects. One of the blessed effects of prayer is proximity to God and keeping us away from evil

Why is a disbeliever ritually impure? Is it not insulting to a disbeliever to consider him impure?

15696 2012/02/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

The literal meaning of kufr is to conceal or to hide . It also means disobedience or thanklessness . Shia’s grand jurisprudents have said that one who denies the oneness of God or associates anyone wi

How old will you be in heaven/hell?

10318 2012/02/18 Exegesis

The change in appearance and outer features as one ages are related to this world, but this isn t the case for the hereafter, especially heaven; people don’t have different appearances and faces there

I own some jewelry, does khums and zakat apply to it?

15331 2012/02/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

This question has different assumable cases:1- If gold or silver meet the criterion of being made into coins, and are in currency for transactions, are in one’s possession, and reach the taxable limit

I believe in God and pray to Him, but sometimes I don’t know how to picture him.

6213 2012/02/15 Traditional

Essentially, picturing God and moving towards embodying and picturing God is wrong, because God isn t physical and cannot be pictured or imagined. God is a reality and at the same time, in all realiti

What is the ruling on transacting and interacting with the Baha’is?

6408 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :A1 ) All followers of the misguided and deviated Baha’i faith are najis and all transacting and interaction with them must be

Is property that becomes liable for Zakāt also liable for Khums? Which things must one pay Zakāt on? What is the difference between Zakāt and Khums?

6852 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

For those things upon which Zakāt is obligatory, after having paid Zakāt on them, if the [ Khums ] year passes and they exceed his expenses for the year, its [ Khums ] must be paid. [ 1 ] Zakāt applie

Is it haram for young girls and women to wear perfume?

15695 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Wearing perfume or cologne isn t haram for any group or gender in Islam. What Islam prohibits is to wear attractive perfume in the presence of non-mahrams in a way that will lead to haram and corrupti

Is it permissible to marry a married man without the consent of his spouse that might commit suicide or divorce if he doesn’t marry me?

7651 2012/02/15 Practical

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When and by whom did idol worshipping start in Mecca?

40371 2012/02/15 تاريخ بزرگان

After the tribe of Khuza’ah gained authority of the Kabah, the first person in charge was Amr ibn Lahiyy. His name was Harith ibn Amir. Amir changed the religion of Ibrahim ( A.S. ) and prompted peopl

What creatures are haram?

19311 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

In general, haram meat creatures are divided into several categories:1. All sea creatures which do not have scales.2. Among land creatures, dogs, pigs, predatory creatures which have sharp teeth and c

If the laws of God are unchangeable, then how are the miracles of Jesus (a) explained?

7631 2012/02/15 Exegesis

In order to properly answer this question, we must first discuss three preliminary matters. These matters are the actual definition of a miracle, the intent of a miracle, and the lack of incompatibili

What is the ruling on sleeping with one of his two wives in the presence of the other?What is the ruling on sleeping with one of his two wives in the presence of the other?

14912 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

This issue needs to be observed both from a moral and legal perspective:From a moral point of view, Islam gives great significance to modesty and chastity, especially in family and conjugal life, henc

Is it problematic for a menstruating woman’s husband to satisfy her without any penetration of his organ?

13818 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the things which is haram for the menstruating woman, is vaginal intercourse. This is haram both for the man and woman [ 1 ] , even if only the glans enters and there is no seminal discharge. A

Why do Shīʿas say ‘Alḥamdulillāh rabbi al-ʿālamīn' after sūrah ‘al-Hamd’.

8907 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

There are some apparent differences which exist, and have existed between Shīʿas and Sunnis; for instance, the folding of arms during prayer as practiced by the Sunnis, or the method in which ‘wuḍhu’

Where has the concept of Wilayat al-Faqih been mentioned in the Quran?

10073 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

In regards to the proof of the concept of Wilayat al-Faqih, some have referred to a number of the verses of the Quran; through the general collection of these verses, they have shown a reference to th

How can I counter spells?

9388 2012/02/15 Theoretical

Even though spells aren’t superstitious and may have substantial effects, not every person has the power to cast spells. Moreover, most individuals who claim to have the knowledge of casting spells ar

What is the management aspect of Wilayat al-Faqih from a jurisprudential perspective?

8917 2012/02/15 System

The jurisprudent, through means of the proofs of Wilayat al-Faqih, takes on the position of the ruler of an Islamic government and a representative of the Infallible Imam ( ‘a ) . From this perspectiv

If keeping the beard harms the conjugal relationship of a husband and wife, given such circumstances, what will be the ruling on keeping the beard?

8350 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

1- As you know, in Islam, the family and family related matters, especially conjugal life, bear special importance, and one can confidently claim that such importance hasn’t been given by other religi

What is the ruling in regards to buying products that help support the interests of the Zionist regime?

6099 2012/02/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Imam Khomeini ( ra ) and other grand maraji’ have stated:It is obligatory upon each and every Muslim to refrain from buying or using products, that the production and purchasing of bring profit for th

If the idol worshippers did not consider their idols to be actual gods, but rather, representations or representatives of God, then does this eliminate the issue of their idol worship?

7637 2012/02/15 Traditional

From the perspective of Islam, Allah is the sole creator and manager of all things. Worship is exclusively due to Him and all of the various aspects of idol worship are deviations and distortions in t

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