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Why does God not heal the disease of the hypocrites but also adds to it or worsens it?

286 2019/06/12 Exegesis

Allah the Exalted has created the human beings with freewill and volition which means that human evolution perfection is gained through his free choice and will. Therefore if people like the hypocrites ...
What does it mean to think well and avoid suspicion about God? How can we get rid of suspicion towards God?

875 2018/11/12 گناه و رذائل اخلاقی

There are verses in the Quran which condemns suspicion and bad expectations of God. [ 1 ] As well there are also narrations which somehow deal with the subject of good and bad expectation of God the Exalted: ...
What are the narrations about rizq (sustenance) and what are the ways through which one can earn lawful sustenance? What duas are there for increasing rizq?

734 2018/11/12 رزق

Contrary to the common perception which restricts sustenance to its material manifestations the term rizq sustenance has a more extensive meaning that includes all divine bounties irrespective of the bounties ...
Is the saying authentic that, "Satans are chained during the Holy Month of Ramadan”?

1620 2017/01/25 روش شناسی

In some authentic traditional sources like Al-Kafi and Tahzib a tradition has been mentioned regarding the blessings of the Holy Month of Ramadan from the Holy Prophet PBUH as follows When the Holy Month ...
How to cure our psychological obsession?

2765 2015/09/14 وسواس

Apart from the infallibles other people might at times experience ebbs and flows ups and downs in their beliefs and conviction. Thus they might doubt the existence of God or the genuineness of a divine ...
What is the cure for doubts and obsession in beliefs?

5332 2015/06/29 وسواس

As you have stated in your message you are suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly have certain thoughts repeatedly or feel ...
What are the secrets and ways to success in life?

6159 2015/04/18 سعادت و شقاوت

Most writers and scholars have endeavored to present an inclusive definition of success. Success, according to Islamic doctrines, means happiness and prosperity. Practically, absolute happiness and prosperity ...
Please let me how to get rid of masturbation?

4054 2015/01/05 Practical

Sin is like a foul-smelling swamp full of sewage; the more one sinks into it, the less he senses its smell, because he actually loses his sense of smell and can t tell that he is drowning anymore. At ...
Is becoming forgetful a type of spiritual disease? What kind of solutions can attenuate it?

4064 2014/06/01 دستور العمل ها

As it is mentioned in the following Dua ( prayer ) , undoubtedly forgetfulness is an undesirable state in which we should seek refuge with Allah from. اللهم انی اعوذ بک من النسیان و الکسل و التوانی فی ...
Can you please introduce some methods in which we can improve and optimize our memory according to the traditions (Ahadith)?

5880 2014/04/20 Modern

We can classify those effective methods of enhancing and optimizing memory and comprehension into some divisions which are as follows: A ) Spiritual methods: 1. Remembering Allah ( by worshiping Him ...
What is meant by inner rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran?

4148 2014/04/20 Quranic Studies

Since the Holy Quran is Allah s words and the Prophet of Islam s ( P.B.U.H ) miracle, Muslims show the special respect to it even at the advent of Islam. According to the verses of Quran, recommendations ...
Since it is superstitious to do the chelle practice in order to conceive a child, which supplications and prayers do you recommend in this regard?

2782 2014/02/12 Practical

Based on our research through hadith collections, we did not find any reference to the chelle practice for pregnancy. As for supplications for pregnancy, there are some points to be noted: 1-This world ...
Why are good and bad moral traits discussed together in ethics? Scientifically speaking, what is the relationship between those traits?

7962 2014/01/22 عجب و خود پسندی

In view of the fact that ethics is a branch of philosophy that studies good and bad moral traits, voluntary conducts and volitional behaviors, it is very much logical and scientific to discuss and put ...
What are the manners of giving and receiving gifts according to the Holy Prophet (S)?

3997 2013/12/19 Practical

Among the normative conducts of the Messenger of the Holy Prophet ( S ) is giving and receiving gifts. However, based on the narrations reported from him, exchanging gifts should not be coupled with difficulties ...
What is the Islamic point of view about exaggeration and overstatement?

2754 2013/12/05 دروغ

Lying is considered to be one of the greater sins as it is among the indecent acts. [ 1 ] In the sayings of the Ahlul-Bayt ( AS ) , lying has been termed as the key to sins and evils. [ 2 ] Nevertheless, ...
What are the ways through which we can get familiar with the Quran?

2716 2013/11/25 Practical

If a person recites the Quran sincerely and contemplates over its verses and then acts upon them, the attraction of the Quran will increase in his heart and he will end up loving it.
Is it a must that the trousers must not pass the ankle?

3231 2013/05/15 دستور العمل ها

There is a chapter in Kulayni s Al-Kafi titled Tashmir al-Theyab in which it has been pointed out that it is preferred that the clothe a person wears should not be so long to be dragged on earth. However, ...
What measures have traditions prescribed for nervous relaxation and mental calmness?

4141 2013/04/18 Practical

If a person controls his nerves and temper, he does not get irritated and angry. This has been referred to in the verses and traditions as kazm al-ghayz ( lit. swallowing one s anger ) . God, the Exalted, ...
Does God accept repentance for illegitimate relationships?

4832 2013/04/09 توبه

There are certain conditions for real and genuine repentance which if met, will be accepted by God. These conditions are: 1. The sinner should have committed the sin out of ignorance and unawareness; 2. ...
What does annihilation mean? Please explain the concept and station of annihilation.

4452 2012/11/01 Theoretical

Annihilation is defined as total destruction or complete obliteration of an object. It is the opposite of permanence, subsistence and continuance. To explain further, God is from the category of permanence ...
Are there any guidelines from the Ahlulbayt (as) suggesting any specific foods and diet for a child’s development apart from the mother’s milk?

4070 2012/09/24 گوناگون

In this commotion-filled world and era in which human societies have turned into a scene for competition and rivalry for reaching worldly and material ends, many people are putting all their thoughts and ...

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Who is God? Why have I not become God? Why do I always have to be weaker, inferior and less knowledgeable than God?

3384 Traditional 2012/01/15

Doubt and skepticism in the sphere of beliefs is a spiritual illness and will endanger the spiritual and mental health of the individual and society; therefore it must be carefully cured. However doubt and skepticism in faith is a sign of intellectual growth and ...
What is absolute existence? What is indeterminate existence?

5327 Islamic Philosophy 2011/12/20

Absolute existence has different meanings and usages; sometimes it means ‘unconditional’; that there is no condition limiting it, not even the condition of absoluteness (one of its conditions isn't absoluteness). Sometimes, this isn't the case, and although it is absolute, it is still limited to the condition of ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

27677 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 ...
Considering the fact that there are different degrees of mentally challenged people, and most of them have no inclination towards the opposite gender, does one need to wear hijab in front of them?

3158 حجاب 2012/05/21

As has been mentioned in the question, since most of these individuals are not discerning between good and bad, they have the same ruling as insane people and there is no need to wear hijab in front of them. Of course, it is clear ...
If someone commits the sin of masturbation and repents afterwards will Allah forgive his sin? Is it true that Allah doesn’t look at the person who commits such sin?

9942 Practical 2011/05/08

Tawbah literally means to discontinue a sin and to return to the true path and in other words, to return to regretting the sin.[i]Repentance is a move towards salvation and one's serious decision to stop committing sins is by itself ...
What is meant by the Makr of Allah that has been mentioned in the Quran?

8220 Exegesis 2011/04/20

“Makr” means to devise for good or evil and this is why it is described by the word “السَّیئ” (bad/evil) in the Quran.Allah’s Makr: The many verses that attribute “Makr” to Allah refer to his supreme direction and regulation of matters. Since he is the ...
How can one cleanse himself from sin?

6226 Practical 2007/03/15

There are many ways to receive forgiveness and pardon. We will mention a few of them here:
For what purpose do the dwellers of paradise of consent need intercession from angels?

259 Exegesis 2019/06/12

God is pleased by those who have faith and right deeds. But since faith and right deeds have severity and weakness and have different levels, therefore God's pleasure towards them also differs. Paradise also according to the levels of faith and the quality of the right deeds ...
What are the mustahabb acts and rituals that are good to be performed by the father after the birth of a child?

4469 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/02/10

The things you have asked of in your question are all rituals and mustahabb acts related to a newborn child. Since birth is a very blessed occasion, Islam has certain rituals for it, namely:1- Shaving the baby’s head: It is mustahabb to shave the baby’s head on ...
Why was a Quranic verse sent down giving the Prophet (pbuh) permission not to respect his wives' turns?

4831 Traditional 2011/04/06

Based on what is inferred from religious sources, the marriages of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) have been on account of certain cultural, emotional, political, social and religious expediencies. Considering that the Prophet was faced with many government-related problems and some of his ...

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?

72840 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 ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

72503 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 the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

64230 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?

62527 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 ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

55176 Exegesis 2010/04/07

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?

39091 Exegesis 2009/12/16

Approximately 35 animals have been named in the Quran; the birds and insects of which are:Salwa (سلوی)=The quail (Baqarah:57), Ba’uth (بعوض)=Mosquito (Baqarah:26), Dhubab (ذباب)=Fly (Hajj:73), Nahl (نحل)=Honeybee (Nahl:68), Ankabut (عنکبوت)=Spider (Ankabut:41), Jarad (جراد)=Grasshopper (A’raf:133), HudHud (هدهد)=Hoopoe (Naml:20), Ghurab (غراب)=Crow (Ma’idah:31), Ababil (ابابیل)= probably ‘Swallow’ (Fil:3), Naml (نمل)=Ant ...
How do you prove that Imam Ali (as) was imam and khalifa after the Prophet (pbuh)?

38691 Traditional 2008/07/21

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. Since one of the reasons of creation is the ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

38187 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 Quran’s perspective on waste and extravagance?

34933 Exegesis 2012/05/09

The religion of Islam is the religion of life and its precepts and rules set the grounds for human felicity and success, both for the individual, as well as the society. Islam has brought forth a complete program for every facet of human life and has ...
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?

34044 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 ...

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