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Is this statement "Everyday is Ashura and every place is Karbala" a hadith? How reliable is its chain of narrators (sanad)?

16047 2008/06/23 The infallibles

We weren’t able to find any hadithic proof showing that this sentence: “Every day is Ashura and every place is Karbala” is a hadith from the infallibles. Yet this concept which is derived from the occ

I needed some information on the Ithna’Ashari sect in West Africa.

6783 2008/06/17 Modern

We apologize for the delay in responding to you. Information like that which you are looking for can only be found in specific centers, and although our researchers tried their best, they weren’t able

How can one cure jealousy?

8050 2008/06/17 Practical

Jealousy is a low spirit and attitude in its possessor causing him/her to wish for another to lose something he/she has.In order to remedy this problem, the following points are prescribed:1 ) Thinkin

Is Islam a religion of peace and brotherhood, or a religion of war and violence?

8856 2008/06/17 Modern

The Holy Quran has verified the fact that Islam is a religion of peace and tranquility by saying: “Oh ye who believe ! Enter into peace and tranquility altogether and follow not the footsteps of Satan

What is the meaning of “the seven heavens” that have been mentioned in the Quran?

15600 2008/06/17 Exegesis

Considering the questions that science still has regarding space and the galaxies, one cannot reach a definite conclusion on what is exactly meant by “the seven heavens”. Nevertheless, some viewpoint

In the Quran’s viewpoint, is man an ignorant and unjust creature or is he khalifatullah (God’s vicegerent)?

9837 2008/06/17 Exegesis

1. The Holy Quran praises man ( mankind ) in many ways, while, on the other hand, scolding and reproaching him in various verses.2. Because of man s high potentials, he is able to reach and ascend to

Is it necessary to wear the ring on the right hand?

18273 2008/05/25 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the Prophet ( p.b.u.h. ) and imams’ traditions, is to wear a ring. The material, appearance and design of the ring have all been pointed to in our hadiths. It has also been advised to wear the

What is the time frame in which Dua Ahd should be read in?

7939 2008/05/25 Contextual study

It has been stated in traditions that whosoever recites this hadith for forty days in the morning, he/she will be one of the companions of Imam Zaman ( a.s. ) and … [ 1 ] . Conclusion: Dua Ahd needs t

Is the following hadith correct: This verse was added to Surah Inshirah: “And we made Ali (a.s.) your son-in-law.”?

10032 2008/05/14 Exegesis

No hadith with such meaning was found, although there are some hadiths about the last two verses of Surah Inshirah, فاذا فرغت فانصب والی ربک فارغب that have been mentioned in hadithic-tafsir books ( b

What is the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s fatwa on looking at non-mahrams?

7669 2008/05/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

The Supreme Leader’s fatwa on looking at non-mahrams is the same as the late Imam Khomeini’s. Imam Khomeini says: “It is haram for men to look at the body of non-mahram women, regardless of whether it

Can I offer prayers during my period when the signs of haydh aren’t seen?

17057 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Paying attention to the upcoming points might help you reach the answer you are looking for:The six types of women in haydh:Mubtadi’ah: A woman who sees blood for the first time in her life. [ 1 ] Muz

Is the following hadith correct: “The obedience of Ali (a.s.) is humility and modesty, and disobeying him is kufr.”?

10185 2008/05/12 Contextual study

What this hadith is conveying is completely correct because its meaning is mutawatir, meaning that a very high number of hadiths disclose the same meaning and confirm it, such that one becomes sure th

Why is it necessary to follow a marja’?

11220 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taqlid means for someone who doesn’t have the required expertise in a field that calls for expertise, to go to an expert in that field for help. The most important reason behind the need for taqlid in

If Allah (s.w.t.) sends us back to this world after our death, would we become righteous people?

9234 2008/05/12 Traditional

First of all, the returning of people to this world after death defeats the whole purpose of this universe’s creation and the appointment and sending of the prophets. Secondly, if by any chances peopl

What is Islam’s viewpoint on cloning?

9839 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Cloning and especially the cloning of humans is a new subject that has come up in our era and as a result, its ruling hasn’t been mentioned in the Quran and Islamic tradition, yet Shia scholars and ju

What is the meaning of being infallible?

10339 2008/05/11 Traditional

Allamah Tabatabai states: Infallibility means the presence of a quality in the infallible person that protects him or her from doing what is not permissible ( e.g. sin or error ) . [ 1 ] It should be

Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

88801 2008/05/11 Exegesis

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’

Why do Shias curse the Sahabah and khalifahs?

18718 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

Asalaams… My family as a whole have a question: my sister some 7 years ago married a Christian…

6219 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

can you please tell me about the life of (Imam) Bukhari?

11893 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

How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?

11519 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

Are there any women who reached the rank of ijtihad in religious seminaries?

9208 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

Do all the clerics say that smoking is forbidden?

10629 2007/10/17 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What are the problems with the Maliki and Hanafi sects?

11362 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

What is the rule of using mouth-washers which usually contain some alcohol?

6876 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

Why is it permitted for a married man to have a temporary wife, without his wife's approval?

10357 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

What does Ahl al-Bayt mean?

11542 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 )

Which type of love, out of the many, is correct according to Islam?

9909 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

Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?

31827 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, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) . The proof for this is numerous traditions narrate

What is the mission of the Ahlul-Bait?

8707 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, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) , have been mentioned in m

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!

13047 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

How can someone guide one who has left religion?

6459 2007/05/23 Practical

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How is it possible to see the messenger of Allah (s) in one’s dreams?

8990 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

Does Heaven and Hell presently exist or not?

14287 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

Please mention a verse of the Quran or a tradition that proves ijtihād?

6972 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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