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Did the Prophet and the Imams (PBUT) combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers?
8455
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Taking note of the Shia and Sunni traditions that have been passed down to us, the Prophet ( PBUH ) would both combine the Dhuhr and Asr, and the Maghrib and Isha prayers, as well as pray them separat
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Why hasn’t the Quran suggested temporary marriage for those who can't afford to practice permanent marriage?
8594
2010/08/22
Exegesis
Quranic verses must be interpreted and explained next to each other and as a whole, because some verses explain others. In this verse, continence has been proposed to those who can t afford neither te
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What are the different types of pleasure? How can we reach the higher and greater pleasure?
19376
2010/08/22
Practical
Man has always lived with both pleasure and pain; he has invariably rejoiced one thing while suffering from another. Still ethics play a great role in moderating these feelings. It is within an ethica
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Is it okay to smoke while fasting?
10472
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What is the ruling on shaving the legs for men?
9321
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Except for the beard, which is haram to shave ( obligatory precaution ) , [ 1 ] not only is it permissible to remove the hairs of the body such as the armpits, but it is mustahabb [ 2 ] in Islam, and
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A person has touched some of his things while being junub from a haram act, does he have to wash his hands if he touches those things with a wet hand after he has performed ghusl if he ever wants to pray?
9659
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
These are the answers we received from the offices of the maraje’ regarding your inquiry:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khameneni:The sweat of a person who has become junub from a haram act isn t n
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Doesn’t the fact that mut’ah couples don’t inherit from each other prove that they aren't actually lawful couples?
6470
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
The criterion for marriage in Islam isn t entitlement to heritage. According to Islam, marriage is of two types: permanent and temporary ( mut’ah ) . The formulas for each have their similarities and
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What is meant by the passage of Ziyarat Ashura that speaks of the imams being refused their position and status?
7093
2010/08/22
Contextual study
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How do you the Shia believe Muawiyah to be “A factory of hadith forgery”, when most of the hadiths of the Sunnis were compiled and gathered after the period of the Umayyids?
8761
2010/08/22
Contextual study
According to reports in history that can t be denied, the transcription of hadiths was banned by Umar, and since there was no written proof around and also, because there were more than enough motives
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I would like to know the viewpoint of the maraje’ on organ donation.
10081
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
These are the responses we received from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:If the organs of the donors are used for the cure of other patients, but quicken their de
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I would like to know if we can use nicotine patches for smoking cessation during the month of Ramadan.
6779
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
These are the responses we acquired from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:It isn t problematic.The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:It isn t problematic.The o
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What should one do if his father's orders contradicts his mother's orders?
10571
2010/08/21
Practical
One of the most important wajib acts that has been mentioned in the Quran after believing in one god and rejecting paganism is honoring, respecting and obeying parents. In respect to the cases that th
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Who are meant by ‘Arwah’ in the passage “اَلسَّلامُ عَلَیْکَ یا اَبا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَ عَلَى الْاَرْواحِ الَّتى حَلَّتْ بِفِنائکَ”?
10419
2010/08/21
Contextual study
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Are those who perform suicide operations considered shahid in the eyes of the Shia, and generally, can they still be performed today (does the concept even apply today)?
6855
2010/08/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
Such operations that are referred to as ‘suicide operations’ or intihari operations have no place in the Shia culture and aren t permissible per se. Nevertheless, if the precious religion of Islam is
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Is there a way to have welfare and tranquility in this world and the next together?
7071
2010/08/21
Traditional
Because of its unique essence, and considering its degree of existence, this world is a mix of happiness and sorrow, joy and grief, and hardship and ease. You can never find total bliss and happiness
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What is meant by “the presence of the heart in prayer (hudhur al-qalb)”? Is thinking about worldly matters that associate with things pertaining to the hereafter in contradiction of the heart being present in prayer?
8047
2010/08/21
Practical
Hudhur al-qalb in prayer means to liberate the heart from everyone except the person you are speaking to, that is in the case of prayer to pay complete attention to it and the words that are being sai
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How can one prevent and free oneself from loving other than Allah (swt) excessively?
7620
2010/08/17
Practical
The human being is a social creature and in need of connecting with others in order to survive. Nevertheless, he should secure his prosperity and salvation in this world and the next by selecting a wo
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What is Imam Ali’s (a) viewpoint on the intellect of women versus that of men?
17663
2010/08/17
Contextual study
Imam Ali ( a ) has never said that men are higher and more superior than women in terms of intellect and emotions. What has been attributed to Imam Ali ( a ) in the Nahjul Balagha, if it is authentic
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Are there any examples of Irfan in the Nahjul Balagha?
8905
2010/08/17
Theoretical
According to the Imams ( a ) , Irfan is not divided into practical and theoretical. In the language that they used and in their life history, they did not consider practical Irfan any different from t
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What does the phrase "المجاز قنطرة الحقیقة" refer to? Please explain Islam’s standpoint on “metaphoric love”.
9482
2010/08/17
Practical
1. Islamic scholars believe that there is no more than one true love in this world and that being the love for God, the other types of love are considered to be metaphoric, unreal and illusory love. M
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Has it been mentioned in the Quran how many rak’ats each prayer has?
10664
2010/08/15
Laws and Jurisprudence
Due to its unique structure the Quran has briefly mentioned the outline of Islamic teachings ( like Ahkam, Aghaed, History, etc. ) and has assigned the prophet of Islam to explain it in detail and int
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Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?
80164
2010/08/14
Laws and Jurisprudence
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 th
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How can we get to know God and rely on and truly love him?
7669
2010/08/14
Traditional
The term “God” is one of the most general and simplest concepts that everyone, even atheists that deny His existence, definitely have some kind of perception of, although comprehending the true nature
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What is the meaning behind the concept of Wilayah Takwini and what is its connection with the Infallible Imams (a)?
18891
2010/08/14
Theoretical
Wilayah in lexicon means the coming of something right after another without any space existing in between them. This calls for the closeness and nearness of these two to each other. Wilayah has been
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When put in the grave what can we do to better our surroundings?
7586
2010/08/14
Traditional
The feelings a person might experience when lying in his grave is completely contingent upon the environment he has arranged and prepared with his deeds and acts in this world, thus this feeling may d
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In Islam can we confess our sins to another person?
32498
2010/08/14
Theoretical
In the religion of Islam nobody has the permission to disclose their sins ( small or big ) and unveil their secrets to anybody. The reason why is, to begin with, man’s honor and respect is so valued a
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Describe the proof of the existence of God and the manner of how he came into being.
9315
2010/08/14
Philosophy
God Almighty, is a being which is absolute existence and complete perfection devoid of all deficiencies and imperfections. The concept of God is one which is very simple and clear. Everyone, including
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What are the proofs behind the faith of Abu Talib?
14260
2010/08/01
تاريخ بزرگان
Abu Talib, the father of Imam Ali ( a ) is among the many individuals who have been persecuted through distortions and alterations in the books of history. The only reason for this persecution is that
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Is it possible to sleep in heaven?
14222
2010/08/01
Traditional
Sleep is the body’s natural response to fatigue and tiredness, and as the Quran directly says, we know that those who enter paradise never become tired. It is because of this that our hadiths tell us
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How long has the belief in Wilayatul Faqih existed?
6799
2010/08/01
Laws and Jurisprudence
The concept of Wilayatul Faqih, taken to mean the leadership of a society under an individual who has reached the rank of ‘Ijtihad’ ( Jurisprudence ) in Fiqh, is according to some, a new concept in te
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When the Quran is speaking of the times of ‘salat’, what is meant by ‘salat’, is it supplication and asking for forgiveness, or prayer?
8391
2010/08/01
Quranic Studies
The term ‘salat’ in Quranic verses that are mentioning the times for prayer, refers to prayer. Quranic verses that state the times for prayer can be categorized into different categories in which we w
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Can reading the Quran’s translation be beneficial?
7577
2010/08/01
Quranic Studies
From a fiqhi perspective, reading the Quran’s translation doesn’t count as the recitation of the Quran itself and it is for this reason that the ulema have stated: “Touching the writing of the Quran w
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Is it proper for a lady to lip sync while reciting a sura during salat or to recite it in her mind?
8352
2010/08/01
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Can females also begin prayers from behind the Imam then fill up to the right then to the left?
6218
2010/08/01
Laws and Jurisprudence
It is okay for women to form a line behind the imam when those following him are only women, but if only one woman is praying behind him, it is mustahabb for her to stand to his right side such that w
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Do we have to recite surah Fatihah in prayer?
5949
2010/08/01
Laws and Jurisprudence
In the first and second rak’ahs of the daily prayers, one must recite surah Fatihah and another entire surah after it; there is no difference between men and women in this ruling. [ 1 ] ( Of course, t