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Why do Shias curse the Sahabah and khalifahs?
18373
2008/05/11
Traditional
One of the accusations that Shias have always faced from those who oppose them is that they have a hidden enmity towards the Prophet’s companions ( Sahaba ) . However, this accusation is false because
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Asalaams… My family as a whole have a question: my sister some 7 years ago married a Christian…
6065
2008/05/05
Laws and Jurisprudence
In the name of GodAlaikassalamIt is not necessary for you to inform her.If she knows about the issue in future then herchildren are legal and she should leave her husbandthey do not need any divorce b
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can you please tell me about the life of (Imam) Bukhari?
11619
2008/02/13
تاريخ بزرگان
Abu Abdullah, Muhammad Ibn Ismael Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Mughaireh, Ibn Bardzih, Jafi Al-Bukhari is one of the most celebrated Sunni Narrators [ of Hadiths ] .He was born in 194 Hijri ( Lunar Calendar ) in o
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How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?
11295
2007/11/12
Traditional
According to narrations, the angels were created after the creation of prophet Mohammad’s ( s ) and the imam s divine spirit. All of them, even Gabriel, Israfil, and other high angels, will die before
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Are there any women who reached the rank of ijtihad in religious seminaries?
9061
2007/11/04
تاريخ بزرگان
A worthy interaction of Islam with science, and requiring that from every Muslim man and woman, has resulted in women always studying the sciences in Islamic communities and finally some of them reach
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Do all the clerics say that smoking is forbidden?
10469
2007/10/17
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What are the problems with the Maliki and Hanafi sects?
11169
2007/10/07
Traditional
It must be made clear if your love for Shiaism is only love or is it backed up with strong reasoning? In the case that your love is based on proofs and reasoning the weakness and insufficiency of othe
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What is the rule of using mouth-washers which usually contain some alcohol?
6776
2007/10/07
Laws and Jurisprudence
The alcohol which is not determined whether or not it is originally an intoxicant [ 1 ] or not, is spiritually clean and selling, buying and using the liquids that are mixed with them dose not have pr
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Why is it permitted for a married man to have a temporary wife, without his wife's approval?
10199
2007/09/26
Modern
Sexual inclinations are one of the strongest human instincts which, like other natural human instincts, must be satisfied in the appropriate way. Human instincts can not be extinguished and even if we
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What does Ahl al-Bayt mean?
11210
2007/06/21
Modern
Ahl al-Bayt is a Quranic, Hadith, and theological term meaning the family of the Noble Prophet of Islam ( s ) . This term, with this meaning has been used in the Quran in the verse of purity ( 33:33 )
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Which type of love, out of the many, is correct according to Islam?
9734
2007/06/11
Theoretical
Philosophers and Gnostics have divided love into various categories; however as a general division they have divided love into two types:1. True love which is the love for Allah, His attributes, and H
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Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?
31606
2007/05/24
Traditional
The Prophet of Islam’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bayt are the same as the people of the cloak: Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) . The proof for this is numerous traditions narrate
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What is the mission of the Ahlul-Bait?
8529
2007/05/23
Traditional
The greatness of the Prophet’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bait, the five people of the cloak – namely Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , Hazrat ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) , have been mentioned in m
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In heaven if men can be with houris...then will they have to marry them first or not? Will women have only one husband? Or are there men-like houris for women??? Please explain!
12797
2007/05/23
Traditional
One of the divine blessings, that are rewards for righteous deeds and belief in Allah, is Heaven and the bounties therein. There is no difference between men and women in regards to entering Heaven an
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How can someone guide one who has left religion?
6359
2007/05/23
Practical
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How is it possible to see the messenger of Allah (s) in one’s dreams?
8831
2007/05/01
Practical
Supplications and actions have been mentioned in Mifātīh al-Jinān for seeing divine people in one’s dreams, but it must be noted that these actions are not sufficient in and of themselves for seeing
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Does Heaven and Hell presently exist or not?
14116
2007/04/26
Traditional
In accordance with Quranic verses and traditions, the promised Heaven and Hell are presently in existence and will be completely shown in the hereafter where man will be given his everlasting abode in
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Please mention a verse of the Quran or a tradition that proves ijtihād?
6761
2007/04/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
Ijtihād as a jurisprudential term means a scholastic effort in order to derive a religious ruling from the sources ( Quran, traditions, and intellect ) – this has been emphasized and advised in the Qu
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In Islam, will the sins of a killer or rapist who becomes a Muslim be forgiven?
19880
2007/04/14
Laws and Jurisprudence
In Islam, there are rules regarding a disbeliever who chooses Islam as his religion. An example of this is that if one shirks the rights of Allah, not performing obligatory actions or performing forbi
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I have researched that before the creation of Hazrat Adam there were jins on earth...
20862
2007/04/11
Traditional
The existence of jins is established in the Quran and there characteristics are also displayed. Even though our knowledge about jins is limited and minute, there are many proofs that one can use provi
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Are there laws in heaven? If so, what kind?
12874
2007/04/10
Traditional
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Please provide me with a dua that will help me to find a pious and suitable wife.
17756
2007/04/10
Theoretical
Allah has established methods for everything; if one wants to get a positive result he must act in accordance to the method. The way to find a suitable spouse is through precise research and knowing t
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Who was the first Mujtahid and who was he following before attaining the degree of Ijtihad?
13156
2007/04/08
Laws and Jurisprudence
Ijtihad is an important and old issue in Islam. In the Shia perspective, ijtihad has been popular from the age of the infallibles up until today amongst their companions. Many good changes and improve
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Why does the verdict of a marja become invalid after his death?
7540
2007/04/08
Philosophy of Religion and Law
It must be known that ijtihad has different elements: some are firm ( ex. Quran, prophetic traditions, intellect… ) and others are changeable ( ex. Subjects and their conditions, knowledge and the und
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Is it not possible for someone who is a good person and not Muslim (a Christian) to enter into paradise? Why?
7826
2007/04/07
Modern
The basis of entering heaven is measured by two values; good deeds and faith. Muslims and Shias will enter into heaven so long as they have acted upon the principles which being Muslim or Shia necessi
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Why was Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) allowed to have more than four wives?
17447
2007/04/05
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The topic of the prophet of Islam’s ( P.B.U.H. ) marriages and number of spouses is a subject which has been questioned very much. In reference to this issue, we should mention first of all that befor
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How can one cleanse himself from sin?
13006
2007/03/15
Practical
There are many ways to receive forgiveness and pardon. We will mention a few of them here:Repentance and rededicating oneself to the path of God ( contingent upon its conditions ) .Doing o
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What steps should I take in order receive arbitration for my unpaid salary from the institute which I used to work at?
7431
2007/03/13
Practical
Dear User, Assalamu Alaikum,“The reciprocal rights of an employee and an employer” is one of the most important subjects of the Shia Fiqh, which is discussed in the books of rent and contracts somehow
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Are there any duas or Quranic verses which help one to be successful in learning and studying?
11755
2007/03/05
Practical
Studying means: to look at something with precision and meticulousness in order to understand or to gain information about it. Therefore any reading that does not have these specifications
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Does the recitation of some Duas, like Dua Ahd, have an effect if recited more or less than the specific period mentioned?
9165
2007/02/27
Theoretical
Every good deed is made up has two aspects: The deed itself, and the right intention. That is, a deed is accepted by the Almighty when the action is a good one, as well as the intention for it, which
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What is Islam’s view on dinosaurs?
27529
2007/02/26
Exegesis
The Quran is a book of guidance and everything which supports this goal [ of guidance ] has been mentioned in this Holy Book. The method used in expressing matters is: focusing on the gene
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Is it haram to eat crab meat?
20129
2007/02/26
Laws and Jurisprudence
In the interpretations of the criterion for the lawfulness of [ eating ] seafood, legal scholars have said; that which can be derived from hadiths is that the meat of sea creatures should not be eaten
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What does Islam say about life on other planets?
22167
2007/02/22
Exegesis
Man has always pondered the thought of whether or not there are other living organisms or intelligent life forms in other galaxies or on other planets; however a definite answer has yet to
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Could you please provide me with a hadith or Quranic verse regarding the praise of a Mujtahid who is not Masoom?
7687
2007/02/14
Laws and Jurisprudence
In the Holy Quran it says: Yet it is not for the faithful to go forth en masse. But why should not there go forth a group from each of their sections to become learned in religion and to warn their pe
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Taking into consideration the uniformity of the resources used by Mujtahids, why is there sometimes discrepancy in their opinions?
7579
2007/02/14
Modern
Having an identical opinion and fatwa amongst Mujtahids is dependent upon several things: Usage of identical Ijtihad resourcesUniformity in prerequisite resources which Ijtihad is contingent uponUnifo