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I would like to know the viewpoint of the maraje’ on organ donation.

10209 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

I would like to know if we can use nicotine patches for smoking cessation during the month of Ramadan.

6927 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

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)?

6967 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

Has it been mentioned in the Quran how many rak’ats each prayer has?

11067 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

Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

80699 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

How long has the belief in Wilayatul Faqih existed?

6893 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

Is it proper for a lady to lip sync while reciting a sura during salat or to recite it in her mind?

8467 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?

6352 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

Do we have to recite surah Fatihah in prayer?

6078 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

Does belching out what one has eaten invalidate the fast?

6621 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

If one who is fasting belches out something and it comes into the mouth, if he swallows it again, it will invalidate his fast no matter how little it is and he has to make up for it and also make kaff

When a female is in her period is it proper for her to say Lahila illallah?

7784 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

Saying La Ilaha Illallah during a woman’s period is okay. Interestingly, it is mustahabb for a women on their period to clean themselves of blood and change their cloth or cotton and make wudu and if

Is ethanol, which is a type of alcohol, pak and halal to consume?

40354 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Can a man take pleasure in different parts of the woman’s body if he likes, even by force?

13834 2010/07/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What are the opinions of the Maraj'e in regard to using Qama in the past and in present time?

11338 2010/07/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Mourning for Imam Hossein has always been emphasized on by the Imams and Muslim scholars, and throughout history, there have always been gatherings in which people would mourn for the Imam.One of the

We found the dead body of a lady in the desert, how can we find out if she was Muslim or not?

9230 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Burying the body of a Muslim is upon all Muslims, but if some do it, the rest will be exempt. [ 1 ] If a body has signs of being Muslim, it should be buried as a Muslim, but if there are no signs of i

What is the ruling on using henna in the state of jinabat and heyd? Does nail polish cause any problem for wudu?

10356 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the duty of one who can't control their urine during prayer?

8793 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is it permissible to eat food cooked by the Aghakhanis (an Isma’ili denomination)?

8540 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Those who aren t of the Twelver Shia sect, whether they are of the Shia sect, such Zaydis and Ismailis, or of the Sunni sect, are all considered Muslims and pak, making the food they cook and the meat

What is the ruling for kissing and mouthing each other’s genitals (husband and wife) in permanent and temporary marriage?

11637 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the responses we received from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:It is permissible per se, but one should abstain from swallowing filth and/or semen.The o

Is conditional divorce effective?

6731 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the conditions of the validity and effectiveness of the divorce formula is for it not to be made contingent upon any condition. Consequently, if the husband says “If Zayd comes you are divorced

If a person is deaf, through which of the two ways of text messaging or video conference can he divorce his wife?

6693 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:The only way for a deaf person to divorce his wife is through writing and of course, he must have two witnesses when he does so.If he is un

Does Islam recommend a certain age for becoming pregnant?

7855 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Pregnancy is a natural event that girls can experience after puberty when they find the ability to become so, and its end ( menopause ) is also a natural one, meaning that at a certain age women natur

I am married to a person of the People of the Book, do I have to have her permission for temporary marriage?

7396 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

This is the view of different maraje regarding permanent marriage with People of the Book:Imam Khomeini: As an obligatory precaution, it is impermissible to get married to People of the Book.Ayatullah

Is it permissible to serve alcoholic beverages in restaurants in the west?

7783 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The dignity of Muslims around the world depends on their adherence to their religion’s laws and devotement to Islam, and they must strive to remain committed to the pact they have made with Allah ( sw

What is the ruling on eating ice cream at a place where its workers are Christian?

8568 2010/05/27 Laws and Jurisprudence

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I married a woman from Ahlul Kitab thinking she will practice Islam and I have 1 child with her, if she refuses to practice Islam can I divorce her?

7352 2010/05/26 Laws and Jurisprudence

The verdict of the honorable maraje’ regarding permanent marriage with women of the People of the Book ( Ahlul Kitab ) has been mentioned in Question 7850 ( site: ) . If you follow a marja’ that allow

Which has priority, the doctor’s prescription or religion?

6444 2010/05/26 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Can a woman refuse to comply with her husband’s request for sexual intercourse?

34300 2010/05/26 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is the marriage of a virgin without her father’s permission valid? In the case of her doing such and now wants a divorce, what should she do?

10541 2010/05/26 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Please let me know what you think about a response I got from a center for Islamic inquiries regarding the different rituals involved in the sacrifice of Hajj.

7141 2010/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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If one’s husband has a sexually transmitted disease, does his wife have to answer his sexual needs when he demands it?

8482 2010/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Your question was submitted to the offices of the maraje’ and these are the responses that were received:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:In this specific case, she shouldn’t refuse to compl

What does Islam say about suicide?

7498 2010/04/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is a girl who pays for her own education considered independent and rashidah?

6702 2010/04/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Can one pray mustahabb prayers with tayammum and at the same time pray wajib prayers with the same tayammum?

8474 2010/04/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to what has been stated in the risalahs of our respected maraje’, whoever cannot perform wudhu or ghusl for any reason, can pray the mustahabb prayers that have a specific time throughout th

What are the most important characteristics of a citizen in Islamic society?

15909 2010/04/08 Laws and Jurisprudence

As the last divine religion, the enlightening school of Islam is the most complete and inclusive religion of all. Therefore, in Islam social rules and regulations have been considered just like as per

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