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Why do some people oppose mysticism and the mystics making reference to ahadith (traditions)?

8853 2012/07/14 Theoretical

Irfan ( mysticism/ Gnosticism ) has been defined as a special method to reach the realities of existence and to connect man to truth, which is done through vision and intuition. Such an understanding
Why do some Shiite mystics and scholars renounce the world and divinely gifted halāl pleasures and bounties?

7676 2012/06/28 Practical

The divine bounties and pleasures are not restricted to worldly and material things; rather they also include spiritualities which for many people entail greater pleasures. The mystics and pious ones
What does Islam recommend for a man to be cleaned and well-dressed?

11164 2012/02/14 Theoretical

Observing cleanliness is necessary everywhere and for all men and women. One should always keep his body and clothes clean and tidy. He should wash his hands and face every morning brush his teeth an
Is this saying, "O, Ali! Telling a lie is good in three places: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and making promise to a wife" in contradiction with the Persian view about telling a lie such as Cyrus's saying "A Persian man does not tell a lie even in a battle.

7541 2011/11/08 Contextual study

Although telling the truth is very important according to our religious teachings, basically it has been, though apparently and formally, accepted as a principle in most human communities. However, in
What are the plans and goals of Shaytan?

9859 2010/12/21 Exegesis

1- To misguide man2- To invite the people to superstitious and innovative acts3- To cause them to bring about change in Allah’s creationThese are some of Shaytan’s plans and goals that have been menti
How can one answer the following argument: Man’s greatest enemy is alcohol; man must love his enemies; therefore, man must love alcohol.

8032 2009/04/20 Practical

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

9743 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

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Why do Muslims shake hands?

12600 Practical 2009/03/02

Greeting others by saying “salam” and shaking hands are all signs of sociability and good manners and conduct. The prophet of Islam (pbuh) and the imams are at the pinnacle of sociability and good behavior and our role models, therefore we must follow them in this matter.Anas ibn ...
What does Fana mean in Irfan (Mysticism)?

10713 Theoretical 2011/04/20

Fana’ is an Arabic word and literally means non existence and being annihilated. In the words of the Urafa’, it means for a servant to utterly abide in Allah in a way that the humanistic aspect of the servant fades away in the ...
Between obedience to the husband and parents, if they have conflicting opinions, which one should be followed?

7066 ازدواج، خانواده، طلاق و 2021/03/31
What is the duty of those following the prayer, when the Imam makes a mistake?

10276 Fiqh 2007/01/10

Assuming the Imam of a congregational salat either doubts the number of units (rak’ahs) recited or recites the salat in error, the ma’mumin (those following the Imam in salat) may inform the Imam in relation to the number of units, or other duty, as long as they are certain. However, ...
Is it permissible to take girls as slaves in our time?

7352 Traditional 2009/08/20

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How is the existence of good and bad compatible with monotheism?

8116 Traditional 2012/03/07

1 – This world has been created in a manner where no being is independent from the other. If we observe the world around us carefully, we would discover the beings within it connected, much like the individuals links of a chain. Together, they create a ...
Are al-Bayan, al-Iftikhariya and Al-Tatanjiya sermons which are found in Mashariq al-Anwar of Shaykh Rajab Borsi, authentic?

14057 Contextual study 2014/02/06

Al-Iftikhariya Sermon In his Mashariq al-Anwar,[1] Hafez Rajab Borsi has narrated from Asbagh bin Nabatah a relatively long sermon named Al-Iftikhar Sermon which the narrator has attributed to Imam Ali (A.S). In that sermon, Imam Ali (A.S) introduces himself with these words: "I am ...
How can the contradiction between Islam and Christianity about God having a son be resolved?

9482 Traditional 2012/04/19

Based on what has been stated in surah Tawhid, the Muslims believe God to neither have begat a son, nor been begotten himself. All monotheistic religions also hold this same belief, with Christianity being no exception. The reason being that all divine religions are based on man’s ...
Who are the Ahlul-Bayt that have been spoken of from the Sunni viewpoint?

9237 Traditional 2010/03/11

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What are the circumstances under which it is necessary to acquire the permission of a virgin girl's guardian?

9405 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/07/23

Most of the current grand religious authorities (maraje') are of the view that the permission of a virgin girl's father or paternal grandfather is necessary. However, if a girl is not virgin or his father and grandfather have died, she does not need to obtain anyone else's permission. ...

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?

158957 Exegesis 2012/01/15

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 ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

112903 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 ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

112627 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 ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

112455 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?

111299 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

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 ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

105837 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?

92886 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?

90860 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?

83817 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 ...
What is the way of preventing Ehtelam (having wet dream) during sleep?

69529 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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