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Do any limits in number apply to temporary marriage?

7712 2009/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

The hadithic and Quranic reasoning for the permissibility and validity of temporary marriage is so much that no one can deny it and say that they are all unauthentic or forged. Of course, it can be co
When are nafilahs to be performed?

10097 2009/08/16 Laws and Jurisprudence

Performing nafilahs prepares one for performing the wajib prayers and brings a tendency and desire for performing Islamic obligatory acts and wajib prayers.The most important outcome of praying nafila
How can the dominance of men over women in the family that the Quran mentions be justified?

19631 2009/07/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

Verse 34 of surah Nisa, “الرجال قوامون علی النسا” doesn’t say that men are dominant over women and can be forceful to them; what it is really saying, as word experts and commentators of the Quran have
Is it possible for a human to get married with a jinn?

7497 2009/07/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

Thank you for your question. First of all, it should be kept in mind that knowing the answer to such questions has no effect on our lives. There is no spiritual or material benefit for knowing these t
How are prayers whose time has passed to be recited; with a loud or silent voice?

8484 2009/07/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

Prayers whose times have passed, making them qadha, must be recited the same way they would be recited if they were ada and prayed on time. For instance, if one misses the fajr ( morning ) prayer and
What is Musharakah?

7389 2009/07/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

In Islamic fiqh, the term musharakah is used for two meanings:1- For two or more people to have a joint ownership regarding anything that can be owned ( let it be wealth, assets or even a right ) . On
What is Mudharabah?

10412 2009/07/19 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the ruling on looking at porn that involves non-Muslims?

20057 2009/04/29 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is it permissible to invest in non-Muslim countries?

7578 2009/04/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

In response to your inquiry, the grand Ayatullah Khamenei says: “Investing in the banks of countries with non-Islamic governments is permissible per se, given that it doesn’t strengthen them political
Is it okay to contract a temporary marriage with a Shia girl without her father’s permission and after having intercourse with her?

20702 2009/04/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, fulfilling one’s sexual desires can only be done with the observation of Islamic law. Most of the marja’s today believe that performing the mutah or temporary marriage with a virgi
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

104595 2009/04/20 Philosophy of Religion and Law

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shi
What is the ruling on a Shia man marrying a Sunni woman and are the children considered Sunni or Shia?

8576 2009/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

The Grand Ayatullahs say:It is okay for a Shia man to marry a Sunni woman, but if he fears to be misguided by her, it isn t permissible. [ 1 ] As for where to contract the marriage, it doesn’t make a
Can one use a car or house loan to perform Hajj?

6702 2009/03/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is there a problem in paying off one's debt in the evening or after dark?

7037 2009/03/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the ruling on putting money in non-Islamic banks and is the interest received from it considered haram riba? Also, can one work in these banks?

10211 2009/03/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is the network marketing of Tahitian Noni juice permissible?

8586 2009/03/09 Laws and Jurisprudence

If your question is about the ruling on marketing this drink as a result of it being halal or haram itself, this is the answer the maraje’ have given to your inquiry:The office of the Grand Ayatullah
If one has doubt about the marja he/she has chosen, what needs to be done?

8194 2009/03/02 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is obligatory for one who has reached the age of obligation ( “religious puberty” or “bulugh” ) to choose the most learned marja and follow his fatwas or verdicts. There are only three ways one can
Why is rabbit meat haram?

55884 2009/02/08 Laws and Jurisprudence

There are hadiths that tell us rabbit meat is haram. Therefore, this is Allah’s ( swt ) rule on the matter, and we have to follow Allah’s ( swt ) orders because they are His orders, not because in som
In my opinion, the only thing that true reasoning calls for, is for the marjas to be references when it comes to Islamic information,...

7090 2009/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taqlid means for one to refer to an expert in a certain field for enlightenment. The ulema have comprehensively explained all of the reasoning for their judgments in their detailed books. Also, the fa
Is it permissible to bury Muslims in kafir cemeteries?

9897 2008/12/31 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islamic law, it is forbidden to both bury Muslims in kafir cemeteries and kafirs in Muslim ones, and if such a thing ever takes place, it is permissible to exhume the corpse and transfer
Why do the Shia pray with open hands while the Sunnis pray with their hands closed? How would the holy prophet of Islam pray? Are there any hadiths on this subject?

67407 2008/12/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Because of the many hadiths they have regarding this matter, the Shia pray with open hands in order to have followed the tradition of the holy prophet ( pbuh ) and the imams ( as ) . These hadiths exp
Why are apostates executed in Islam? Doesn’t that contradict freedom of belief?

14227 2008/12/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

In Islamic terms, apostasy means for one to openly express and show his/her renouncement of religion and usually ends up in others being encouraged to do the same. The punishment for apostasy doesn’t
Does touching a religiously unclean substance make one religiously unclean? Does one have to perform ghusl to become clean?

10757 2008/09/30 Laws and Jurisprudence

Whenever a religiously clean item touches a religiously unclean one and both of them or either one of them is wet enough for the moisture to be transferred to the other item, the religiously clean ite
What are the conditions for one to be considered Muslim or a believer?

14241 2008/09/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Islam and Iman or faith ( which are two terms referring to two different things ) have different levels and degrees. The first degree, which is referred to as “Islam”, can be reached when one says the
What is the correct and easy way of choosing the most learned marja’ for those Muslims who have recently converted to Islam and don’t have access to other scholars?

13720 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

What is meant when it is said that the most knowledgeable marja must be followed, is that those who aren’t experts in fiqh, need to refer to the most learned and knowledgeable fiqh expert and learn th
Is it permissible to step or walk on graves? Is there a penalty in Islam for such an act?

6737 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:It is famous ( amongst the scholars ) that such an act is makruh ( yet permissible and of no penalty ) .
According to Ayatullah Sistani: Can an elderly person who prays on a wheelchair put his muhr (turbah) on a pillow that is on his/her lap while it moves a little and prostrate on it?

7087 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One who has an acceptable excuse for not praying in its normal way, should pray in the form that he/she is capable of.
What are the rewards and benefits of wearing rings with valuable stones on them?

43763 2008/08/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Wearing a ring of aghigh, firoozah, yaqut and…is permissible for men and according to hadiths, wearing them has thawab and rewards, and wearing them in prayer causes one’s prayers to be of higher virt
Is it permissible for Shias to get married to Sunnis?

22199 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the viewpoints of Shia scholars regarding your question:Question: What is the ruling on the marriage of Muslims with Non-Muslims and Shias with Sunnis?The office of Ayatullah Fazel Lankarani
Can I buy shares of a bank that does not practice the Islamic banking system?

6389 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

We asked your question from the office of different scholars and marja’s, and two of them have answered till now:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:You can t.The office of Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:It i
Who has full custody of the children after divorce?

8106 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, the expenditures of the children are the responsibility of their father, although who has custody may vary depending on their age and gender.Imam Khomeini says: “The custody of the
Is it necessary to get permission before eating something from its owner?

11701 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, it is clear that in addition to one’s food being halal ( religiously edible ) and pure ( not najis ) , it also needs to be mubah, meaning that its owner must be happy and content w
Is it permissible for women in America to not wear hijab if they are afriad of being targeted as terrorists or being bothered by people?

7717 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

These answers have been received by the offices of some grand ayatullahs so far on your question:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:In the case of your question it isn’t permissible.The office of Ayatul
Can you please tell me how long it takes to study kharij lessons in Islamic seminaries?

7945 2008/07/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

This is the current curriculum that the Howzah follows:1- The introductory level or Level 1 of the Howzah which takes six years to complete. The first three years are usually spent for studying Arabic
Islam and Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint on fun, recreation and joking.

10282 2008/07/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, the main purpose for creation is the perfection of man and all of the different creatures this world contains all have been created for this purpose ( the perfection of man ) , and

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There is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
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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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Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

109736 Hadith 2015/06/07

1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

104585 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

91817 Exegesis 2010/04/06

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

90175 Exegesis 2008/05/11

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’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

82389 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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 the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
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68478 Laws and Jurisprudence 2015/01/05

According to Islamic teachings and experience of others, for decreasing concupiscence and preventing Jinabat, please refer to the following recommendations: 1. Avoid dreaming and try to make yourself busy with good things such as reading books (non-sexual ones), heavy exercise, etc. Moreover, remember that idleness can lead ...

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