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Who are the infallibles (ma’sum)?

7395 2008/08/23 Traditional

Infallibility is a spiritual power and inner virtue that restrains one from even imagining and thinking of sinning, let alone committing sin and in Islamic terms, means for one to be protected from si
Does the angel of death take the life of all living things?

14539 2008/08/23 Traditional

Traditions imply the fact that the angel of death ( Isra’il ) is at the top of the list of those divine creatures who take the lives of living things and is the one to take the lives of living things.
Why aren’t the imams able to protect their shrines from terrorist attacks?

7645 2008/08/21 Traditional

In addition to Wilayah Tashri’i ( legislative authority of making things haram or halal ) , Allah ( swt ) has given the Prophet ( pbuh ) and imams ( as ) Wilayah Takwini ( the authority and power of m
Why did our imams practice polygamy?

8685 2008/08/18 Traditional

There are many reasons behind marriage; spiritual calmness and tranquility, fulfillment of reproductive needs and desires, having a partner in life and the continuation of generations. Giving shelter
Why do we only have to have twelve imams? How can we be saved and reach salvation during the occultation of Imam Zaman (as)?

7213 2008/07/21 Traditional

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How do you prove that Imam Ali (as) was imam and khalifa after the Prophet (pbuh)?

55580 2008/07/21 Traditional

There is no doubt that in order for Islam to survive, it needs a keeper and guardian and individuals to deliver and express the teachings and guidelines of religion for the people, and carry them out.
What is bid’ah and what are the criteria for an act to be considered bid’ah and what differences do the Shia have with other Islamic sects on this issue?

15024 2008/07/21 Traditional

Bid’ah literally means innovation and in other words, something new, and in Islamic terms, means to relate something to religion that it has in no way asserted and in no way complies with any of its s
What is the reason for all of the hardship seen in the lives of Allah’s apostles?

8329 2008/07/21 Traditional

The whole purpose of creation is for God to give, which is a result of His grace, and the problems and hardships this world are accompanied with are in no contradiction with this purpose because first
What is the purpose of creating mankind and the world?

11792 2008/07/20 Traditional

God Almighty is a never-ending entity possessing all forms of perfection and creating is His grace. Since Allah ( swt ) is the All-Graceful, granting everything and anything possible, his being gracef
Can one say that angels have different levels of infallibility?

11661 2008/07/02 Traditional

Angels are very noble and delicate creatures and of high and numerous virtues ( which have been expressed by the Quran ) . One of their traits is that they lack any materialistic and animalistic chara
If Allah (s.w.t.) sends us back to this world after our death, would we become righteous people?

9245 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 the meaning of being infallible?

10349 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 do Shias curse the Sahabah and khalifahs?

18738 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
How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?

11528 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
What are the problems with the Maliki and Hanafi sects?

11366 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
Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?

31841 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?

8715 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!

13064 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
Does Heaven and Hell presently exist or not?

14296 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
I have researched that before the creation of Hazrat Adam there were jins on earth...

21384 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
Are there laws in heaven? If so, what kind?

13119 2007/04/10 Traditional

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What is Shirk?

34810 2007/01/21 Traditional

Literally, shirk means to allocate; technically, in Quranic terminology, shirk – in contrast to hanif – signifies the process of allocating someone/thing as the Almighty Allah’s partner or equal. Hani
What relationship do the believers have with the Quran during the Presence of a Masoom?

10123 2007/01/01 Traditional

The Quran is the word of God, and it is a book for studying, understanding, and acting in accordance with, in order for mankind to maintain a prosperous life. However, the comprehension an
If a woman is divorced and then remarries, then who would be her spouse in the hereafter?

11847 2006/12/02 Traditional

For a man and a woman who were married to each other in this world, there a several theories regarding their situation in the next world; for example: The husband and the wife are both in
I would like to know the methods of religious thought.

8990 2006/07/15 Traditional

There are three methods of religious thought in Islam. The Holy Quran in its teachings points to three paths for Muslims to follow in order to comprehend the purposes of religion and the Islamic scien
What are the reliable sources of religious thought in Islam?

6747 2006/07/15 Traditional

Needless to say religious thought, like other forms of thought, must have reliable sources from which the raw material of its thought originates and upon which it depends. Similarly, the process of re
What do you mean by religious thought?

6611 2006/07/15 Traditional

By “religious thought” we mean that form of thought which is concerned whit any of the problems of a religious nature within a particular religion, in the same sense that mathematical thought is the f

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What does resurrection of animals mean in the Quranic verse which says "When the wild beasts are herded together "? Does it mean that the animals are also resurrected and held answerable for their deeds?

13161 Traditional 2011/12/17

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Were ancient cavemen also descendants of Prophet Adam (pbuh)?

31694 Exegesis 2009/06/22

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What position does Tarawih prayer take according to Shia school of thought, considering that it is prevalent among Ahlul Sunna?

5204 وضو، اذان و نماز 2017/01/25

Tarawih Prayer refers to Nafilah prayers performed at night in the holy Month of Ramadan, after salat of Isha.[1] Tarawih prayer is offered by Ahlul Sunna in congregation, ordered by their second caliphate.[2] The prayers are offered in two or more ...
Which Imam is the Sayyids' great grandfather?

6690 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/02/12

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 general answer to your question, what is known is that the Razavi Sayyids are ...
Suppose someone pretends that he's going to commit suicide just to threaten somebody but actually ends up dying unintentionally, is his death a matter related to decree and destiny or is it his own fault? How is he going to be dealt with in the other world?

10642 Traditional 2009/06/22

A good answer to this question requires a brief explanation of the literal meaning of the following words: qadha (decree), qadar (destiny), taqdir (predestination/determination), and taqdire-elahi (divine determination).“Qadar” literally means size, “taqdir” ...

How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?

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Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

110179 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

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 been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on.The condition for halal meat sea ...
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108005 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

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106182 Hadith 2015/06/07

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103098 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

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What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

90362 Exegesis 2010/04/06

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80709 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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