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Do the descendants of the Prophet have to pay khums?

7347 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

If one acquires wealth through business or industry or any other means, in the case of the wealth exceeding his and his household’s yearly needs, he must then submit one fifth ( khums ) of the remaini

What is the ruling on using books of supplication which contain tables and forms?

7818 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Firstly, in regards to your question, it is difficult to recognize exactly what kind of science your book uses; this would require further explanation and expansion on the contents and subject of the

Is it mandatory to pause a little after recitation, before going to ruku’? What is the ruling of the qiyam connected to ruku’?

8883 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Some of the Maraje’ taqlid’s viewpoints regarding the short pause after recitation and the qiyam connected to ruku’, are as follows:The office of the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may God grant him a lon

If the inheritors of a man are his father, mother, spouse, and 4 daughters, how much will each of their portions be? In the case that his inheritors are his mother, two sisters, and one spouse, how much will each of their portions be?

6719 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

In regards to these verses from the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Infallibles ( a ) , the jurisprudents have derived rules and portions for the division of inheritance; these rules have been me

Is having an earring a sign of being a homosexual? What is the ruling on the marriage of a homosexual with a member of the opposite sex?

8628 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What kind of a relationship can a boy and girl have within the period after the proposal and their engagement but before their marriage?

5819 2011/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Our wise lord has created men and women for each other and from Islam’s point of view, men and women are supplementary to each other; because they bring along calmness and peace for each other and als

What is Islam's ruling on owning a pet wolf?

18892 2011/04/11 Laws and Jurisprudence

Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it by itself.Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it

What is the Islamic law about hanging pictures of human and animate beings inside a mosque?

11905 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

To reach the answer to your question, it is necessary to take notice of the following points: 1 – The jurists have said: Offering prayers is makrooh ( abominable ) at certain places including facing t

Marja'eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term which is antonymous with the word "Taqlid". In Islamic legal terminology taqlid refers to the practice of following the decisions of a religious authority without necessarily examining the scriptural basis or reasoning of that decision. In Islamic jurisprudence taqlid of someone regarded as a learned religious authority is completely acceptable and rational in the details of the laws of the religion (shariah), such as matters of worship and personal affairs.

7703 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

Marja eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term the opposite of which is the term Taqlid . That is to say, whoever is a Marj a, others are his muqallid ( followers ) . In order to

What are the special fadhilat (prime) times of the five daily prayers?

8821 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is recommended that a person should offer the five daily prayers at their respective prescribed times. That is to say, each prayer should be offered at its special time of significance ( fadhilat )

We have a Marja (source of emulation) to follow but we are not following him in our lives. I believe we are following him only nominally, aren't we?

6291 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taqlid does not mean choosing a Marja, buying his Resalah ( Epistle of Islamic Laws ) , keeping it in your house and then telling others that he is your Marja. In real sense, Taqlid means acting in ac

Who is Abdul Qadir Gilani?

10310 2011/03/14 Theoretical

Abdul Qadir Gilani known as Ghaus-e-Azam was a sixth century mystic and a narrator who was born in the north of Iran and died in Baghdad. He was the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi order. Historically,

Is it okay to say kazalikallahu rabbi in the second rak'at after any sura or only Sura-e Ikhlas?

7302 2011/03/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is Mustahab ( recommended ) to say “Kazalikallahu Rabbi” after Sura-e Ikhlas once, twice or thrice, in every rak at in which Sura-e Ikhlas is recited after Sura al-Hamd. Therefore this zikr ( recit

Is Khums payable on the money which I have saved for enrolling myself for the obligatory Hajj?

10555 2011/02/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Which Imam is the Sayyids' great grandfather?

6686 2011/02/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

ثWe need to mention that in order for you to know about someone s ancestors, it is necessary to refer to genealogists as we have no knowledge or specialization in this regard.To give a short and gener

How is it possible for aged people to acquire Hawzah (seminary) education?

6674 2011/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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How should one go about identifying the most learned Mujtahid, if the testimonies of the witnesses contradict each other?

7008 2011/01/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

All grand jurists have said in their edicts that there are three ways of identifying a Mujtahid, and the A alam:First: when a person is certain that a particular person is a Mujtahid, or the most lear

A Christian woman converted to Islam so as to be able to marry me. I believe she converted to Islam apparently and only to marry me. Can I get a divorce from her?

6730 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:1. You are free to get a divorce from her.2. Try to guide her and if she is guided, it would be very much better than to ta

Is it necessary to take part in all the secular school programs?

6538 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :Taking part in such activities is a matter of precaution. [ That is, you should exercise precaution by not taking part in those pro

I am not really willing to convert to Christianity but can I pretend to be Christian simply for getting a passport?

6376 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:Expressing infidelity and disbelief is by itself considered to be disbelief ( in Islam ) and if it is necessary that one sh

Is it permissible to evade government tax in non-Islamic countries?

7494 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The answer given by Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:1. You must abide by the rules of the country in which you are living except for when the rules may be opposed to Islamic Shari ah.2. I

What is the Shari'ah law concerning marriage with a Sunni girl?

10232 2010/12/23 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, marriage is the basic institution which aims at establishing the family, the primary unit of society. It is desirable and recommended by itself but if a person is in need of marria

What is the ruling regarding musahaqah that takes place between two girls?

10655 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What are the outcomes and consequent rulings of liwat?

12989 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The ugly act of liwat is one of the greatest sins which the Quran introduces as the sin the people of Prophet Lut ( pbuh ) that brought about their punishment and annihilation from God. [ 1 ] This sin

What is the ruling on having an illegitimate relationship with a non-mahram girl?

15001 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Any form of sexual relationship, let it be speaking intimately, touching and caressing etc. before marriage is haram. As for fornication or zina which is intercourse with one who isn t your legal wife

What does it mean to do liwat?

33946 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Liwat takes place when the glans is inserted into the anus of another man [ 1 ] ; this sin is one of the greatest sins which the Quran introduces as the sin the people of Prophet Lut ( pbuh ) that bro

Can one marry the sister of a boy he would commit sodomy with in childhood?

9887 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the ruling on having a sexual relationship with one of the Maharem?

15394 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Please explain the principles of Sheikh Toosi's political thought.

8310 2010/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

With the emergence of every era new needs and questions are generated which cause scientists and scholars to think and contemplate and strive to find appropriate answers to, and Sheikh Toosi is one t

What is the Islamic law about following a Sunni prayer leader?

7673 2010/12/08 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Was the Holy Prophet’s marriage with Safiyah in accordance with Islamic laws?

8013 2010/12/07 Fiqh

It is permissible for Muslims to marry non-Muslim women who are taken captives without their husbands or whose husbands have been killed, albeit after purification of their womb from their previous hu

If a person can conduct a research into some practical religious issues, can he act upon his own method in religious laws?

7900 2010/12/02 Laws and Jurisprudence

Here are two points that need to be taken into consideration as a brief answer to your question:1 ) The science of jurisprudence ( ilm al-fiqh ) , like all other vast sciences, has a number of aff

Is it permissible to sell impure things like pork to non-Muslims?

7246 2010/11/27 Laws and Jurisprudence

Office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi ( may Allah grant him long life ) : If you are certain that they contain pork ingredients, buying and selling of them are a matter of objection. Office of Gra

How can I repent from an illegitimate sexual relationship I had with one whom I planned to marry?

8169 2010/11/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

Zina or fornication ( in Islamic terms, which is the subject of certain Islamic laws ) means for a man’s penis to enter the vagina or anus of a woman until the glans is completely enveloped without th

Considering the necessity of having a job, please explain what is to be done if one can't find a job in the case of observing hijab?

6536 2010/11/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the answers we received from the offices of the grand maraje’ regarding your question:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One cannot violate a definite ruling of Islam on which a conse

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