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Does an individual, who has committed many sins against God and his fellow man, have a door open towards repentance?
7585 PracticalSins cause the destruction of human beings, while repentance and making a decision for returning towards God is deliverance and salvation. When a person in private, feels ashamed of his sins in front of God’s presence, this is a sign of the pureness of his nature, and shows ...
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Regarding verse 80 of Surah al-Kahf, where Khidr (ع) explains his reason for killing the young boy- in view of the Divine principle of not recording evil deeds or punishing people for them before they have taken place, some questions arise…
9070 ExegesisThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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What is the meaning of being infallible?
7657 TraditionalAllamah 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 noted that from his viewpoint God's prophets (and all of the ...
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What are the objects on which zakat is either obligatory or recommend? Is zakat payable on currency notes?
7397 زکات و صدقاتIt is obligatory to pay Zakat on nine well-known things as mentioned in the Epistles of Islamic Laws. Also, there are certain things from which Zakat is mustahab (recommended) to pay, as stated in jurisprudential and hadith sources. Those things are the female horse (mare), peas, lentils ...
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Please explain about the Mysticism of Imam Ali and the Household of the prophet. What does the Nahjul-Balaghah consist of regarding Mysticism and how much have the Imam's sayings had influence on Mystics throughout time?
11102 TheoreticalThe Mysticism or irfan that Imam Ali and the Household of the prophet present does not contradict Islam or the Quran, it is rather the true essence of Islam and the core of Islamic law. From this viewpoint, true mysticism will address all dimensions of life; external, internal, ...
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I have deposited some money in my bank account. According to its rules and on monthly basis, the bank automatically transfers a certain rate of interest to my account. Is it considered to be usury?
4867 Laws and JurisprudenceThe opinion of most of the grand religious authorities is as under: If the bank acts as an agent (through a legal contract) on behalf of the client and it is carrying out its contracts in accordance with Islamic laws, there is no problem in taking the ...
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Is it permissible to steal from internet websites?
4643 Laws and JurisprudenceSince you want the Islamic law about the question in your email, we deemed it necessary to forward the same question to the offices of some of the living prominent jurists. The answers which we have received from them are as under:Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may ...
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What are the etiquettes and traditions of the month of Rmadhan?
4775 روزه و رمضانThe holy month of Ramadhan and fasting in this month have certain etiquettes, manners and conditions some of which are as follows: 1. Sighting the moon: One of the conditions of the month of Ramadhan is that the crescent of this month should be ascertained and sighted.
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What are the means for strengthening Shiite beliefs?
5410 TraditionalIn order for us to strengthen Shiite beliefs, it is necessary that we substantiate these beliefs scientifically separating them from superstitions and illusions. We must also provide appropriate answers for all the spurious and specious arguments and doubts cast by those who are antagonistic to Shia. In ...
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Can you please explain the criteria for distinguishing between haram and halal music?
7269 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?
98319 Laws and JurisprudenceEating 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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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?
95000 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough 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 ...
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What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?
82764 ExegesisThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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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?
82684 ExegesisThere 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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Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?
76475 ExegesisOne 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 ...
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What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?
75925 ExegesisAccording 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 ...
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Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?
72682 Hadith1. 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 ...
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Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?
64386 Laws and JurisprudenceThe 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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Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.
55102 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe 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 ...
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Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?
53961 ExegesisApproximately 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 ...