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How it is possible that distortion did not occur in the holy Qur’an, in spite of that the meanings of stance is changed, while changing phonetics in Arabic language?

1086 2019/06/12 Quranic Studies

Various meanings of distortion and alternation have been expressed. The Islamic scholars agree with view of less or more non-distortion and non-alternation in the holy Quran. In other words neither anything ...
For what purpose do the dwellers of paradise of consent need intercession from angels?

439 2019/06/12 Exegesis

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 ...
Is Satan eternal and immortal like God since God gave respite to Satan until Day of Judgment?

432 2019/06/12 Exegesis

Eternity means a state of immortal existence in future. Since Satan is God s creature and each creature is under the control of its creator therefore Satan cannot make himself involved in God s affairs ...
Why does God not heal the disease of the hypocrites but also adds to it or worsens it?

489 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 ...
In the second Surah of the Quran, it is stated that:" Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: "Why, this is what we were fed with before". What reality does this verse address?

1251 2018/10/22 Exegesis

About the day of resurrection and bounties which will be granted to practicing Muslims the Quran says: But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath ...
There are verses in the Quran about marked stones rained down upon criminals; what does it mean for the stones to be marked?

1541 2018/05/09 Exegesis

God the Exalted presents the story of Hud tribe in a part of the Chapter Hud Chap. 11 mentioning that a few angels went to Prophet Lut as guests but in the guise of human beings. The Quran discusses the ...
The Quran is a miracle under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the contents and miracle in terms of its bringer. How far does each of these aspects signify the divinity of the Quran?

1823 2017/05/20 Quranic Studies

Generally speaking some of the categories of the miracles show that the Quran could not have been brought forth by anyone other than Allah. For instance the Quran s eloquence is unique and miraculous and ...
Which has more reward, reciting the Quran from a hard copy of the Quran, or reading it on a computer screen or on a mobile screen?

1117 2017/01/21 Exegesis

If it is proved that in common view reciting from the hard copy of the Quran is regarded as different from reciting it on a digital screen reciting a hard copy earns more reward but it does not seem that ...
Considering verse 70 of Surah al-Isra, is mankind superior to all other beings or to only some of them?

4410 2015/09/14 Exegesis

God the Exalted says in the Quran regarding the status of mankind in the universe that He granted the offspring of Adam dignity and made them excel other creatures. As for whether or not man is superior ...
In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?

2943 2015/08/04 Exegesis

What has given rise to this question is in fact some incorrect translations of this verse. Hence if the exact meaning of this verse is clarified the question will be answered and the ambiguity shall be ...
Does verse 159 of Surah al-An\'am make reference to disunity and discord in the religion of Islam or to all divine religions?

4975 2015/06/18 Exegesis

The Holy Quran says in verses 159 of Chapter al-An am: ان الذین فرقوا دینهم و کانوا شیعا لست منهم فی شی انما امرهم الى الله ثم ینبئهم بما کانوا یفعلون Surely they who divided their religion into ...
Given the fact that the religion of Islam is the only right religion, why does the Quran speak of the possibility of the followers of other religions being saved from the Fire?

3092 2015/06/09 Exegesis

It has been stated clearly in Islamic doctrines and in the most sacred book of Islam i.e. the Qur an that those non-Muslims who stay on their pure God-gifted nature and do good deeds while Islam is not ...
Is questioning pervasive and all-encompassing? What does questioning of prophets mean?

2030 2015/05/03 Exegesis

An important issue discussed in religious texts in connection with the Day of Resurrection is the subject of questioning on this very day. What is actually inferred from Quranic verses and prophetic traditions ...
What is the meaning of self-consciousness according to the Holy Quran?

5086 2015/04/18 Exegesis

According to the Quran, self-consciousness means realization of one s own self through nourishing or nurturing and reviving one s own inner and inborn talents and potentialities followed by a profound ...
What is the occasion of the revelation of Surah al-Nahl? What is meant by "Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it?"

4305 2014/09/23 Exegesis

God, the Exalted, says in the beginning of Surah al-Nahl: اتى امر الله فلا تستعجلوه سبحانه و تعالى عما یشرکون [ 1 ] Allah s commandment has come for criminals and culprits, therefore do not desire ...
What is the meaning of "Shaf'a Prayer" and what is its relationship with intercession?

4523 2014/09/09 Exegesis

The word shaf literally means adding something to something else. It also means even as opposed to odd. The Quranic verse says wash-shaf a wal-watr in which shaf means even while watr means one . [ 1 ] ...
What is the interpretation and reward of reciting chapter al-Fil of the Holy Quran?

3242 2014/08/23 Exegesis

The Prophet of Islam ( S ) and Muslims in Mecca were an absolute minority and pagans would pressurize them because of their beliefs. In many verses of the Holy Quran, God Almighty has supported the Holy ...
What is meant by inner rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran?

4283 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 ...
By which reason we must recite "اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم" before "بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم"?

6691 2014/04/20 Quranic Studies

Since بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم is the part ( verse ) of the Holy Quran, saying اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم before it, is one of the rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran that is mentioned in the Holy ...
What is the Quranic perspective about the People of the Book?

3472 2014/01/27 Exegesis

The Quran, like many other eloquent speeches, have organized its words on the basis of their audience s needs. In this connection, the personality, conducts, belief etc. of the audience have been taken ...
Are Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi's tafsir and his masters (mashayikh) reliable?

6384 2014/01/20 Quranic Studies

Ali bin Ibrahim bin Hashim Qummi is one of the great Shiite scholars. As per Najashi s and Sheikh Tusi s reports, he has a book titled Tafsir Qummi . The book is available to all for the time being and ...
What is the meaning of verse 61 and 62 in Surah Al Waqiyah

7023 2013/12/16 Exegesis

The verses 61 to 62 of Surah al-Waqe ah make reference to the reason behind death and how it is ordained for man. In these verses, God says: Death is a truth ordained by Him, it is not an essential part ...
What is the interpretation of Quran 8:61-63 and to whom do these verses refer?

2878 2013/12/05 Exegesis

Allah ( SWT ) says in Quran: And if they incline to peace, then incline to it This is a command to move ahead toward reconciliation and peace. However it is negligent of the fact that they may try to deceive ...
What is the tafsir (interpretation) of Surah At-Tin?

10285 2013/12/01 Exegesis

In Sura At-Tin, God swears by four things whereupon He says that He created man in the best mould or stature. However, the same man [ insane ] who enjoys all the blessings and capacities is reduced to ...
What kind of a book is the Quran?

3511 2013/11/25 Exegesis

The Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants. The Quran, which ...
If a Quran is boxed in a decorative manner for display purposes, is it necessary to recite it?

2759 2013/10/03 Quranic Studies

The Quran is a book of guidance and life; it has been sent down to humanity to turn to it, read it and adhere to it. Never should it be used for decorative purposes. Given the details provided in your ...
Which is the verse that says that our knowledge is just a small drop in an ocean?

10650 2013/07/15 Exegesis

The point in the question has been mentioned by a number of the verses of the Quran. In some of its verses, the Quran says that if all the oceans were ink, God s knowledge would not be exhausted and the ...
Were miracles performed by prophets in order to demonstrate the truth of their claims to prophethood or were they to meet the demands of stubborn people? What is meant by “We made from water every living thing”?

3545 2013/05/19 Exegesis

1. It is necessary to note that bringing a miracle is a decisive and clear proof of the authenticity of a prophet s claim to prophethood. It is not, therefore, just to convince people. [ 1 ] 2. The verses ...
What is the commentary or exegesis of verses 97 to 99 of Surah al-Nisa?

4814 2013/04/18 Exegesis

Commentators and exegetes of the Holy Quran have said about the occasion in which verse 97 of Surah al-Nisa was revealed [ 1 ] that a number of Muslims had apparently pronounced the Shahadatain ( Two Testimonies ...
In brief, what are the lessons [that can be taken] from Sūrah Banī Isrā\'īl?

3161 2013/01/15 Exegesis

The popular view amongst the commentators is that Sūrah Banī Isrā īl ( Isrā ) [ 1 ] was revealed in Mecca and is considered a Meccan Sūrah [ 2 ] . In summary, the core teachings of Sūrah Banī Isrā īl ...
What is the best verse in the Quran?

4820 2013/01/01 Exegesis

Before dealing with the main question, we must say that the Quran itself is the best book and superior to all heavenly books. All of its verses ( ayāt ) are at the highest level of perfection and significance. ...
What is the most important message of Surah al-Masadd?

5144 2012/12/31 Exegesis

The most important message of this Surah ( chapter ) can be explain in such a way that wealthy, position and family relationship with prophets cannot protect an individual from God s wrath or fury. Abu ...
Who are the people of Gog and Magog? Where did they end up? What were the actions taken by Dhul-Qarnayn against them?

9794 2012/12/16 Exegesis

It is inferred from the Quranic verses, the information provided by Torah and historical evidence that these people lived in north Asia. They were known for their atrocious and barbaric attacks creating ...
According to a Sunni scholar, this verse "O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle and…" proves the invalidity of the belief in Imams. What is your opinion in this regard?

5618 2012/10/21 Quran

The verse in question is comprised of two parts. In the first part the infallibility of those in authority can be inferred from the absoluteness of the verse about obeying God, the Prophet ( s ) and those ...
Was the verse 100 of chapter 9 (i.e. And as for the foremost, the first of the Muhajirs and the Ansars) revealed about Imam Ali? If so, why are the words and structure of the verse in plural?

4365 2012/09/22 Quranic Studies

The question whether or not verse 100 of chapter 9 ( al-Tawbah ) has been revealed about Imam Ali ( as ) does not have any effect on his being the first Muslim because there is an all out consensus that ...

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2731 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/12/20

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6356 Contextual study 2014/05/14

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According to which Quranic command do religious minorities living in Islamic countries like Iran, who enforce the law of hijab, have to observe the hijab?

5739 Modern 2009/04/21

This might be a question to many; why do Muslim women have to wear the hijab, and moreover, why do non-Muslims who live in Muslim countries (who enforce this Islamic ruling such as Iran) have to observe it as well?A few points and principles need to ...
Is becoming forgetful a type of spiritual disease? What kind of solutions can attenuate it?

4189 دستور العمل ها 2014/06/01

As it is mentioned in the following Dua (prayer), undoubtedly forgetfulness is an undesirable state in which we should seek refuge with Allah from. «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّی أَعُوذُ بِکَ مِنَ‏ النِّسْیَانِ‏ وَ الْکَسَلِ وَ التَّوَانِی فِی طَاعَتِکَ وَ الْفَشَل‏ وَ مِنْ عِقَابِکَ الْأَدْنَى وَ عَذَابِکَ الْأَکْبَر»
What is the reason for the prophet’s (pbuh) silence during his lifetime regarding the khalifahs?

3745 Traditional 2009/08/15

There are a few points that need to be made in answer to your question:1- After making his call to Islam open in the third year of his prophethood, the prophet (pbuh) had announced the caliphate and succession of Ali (as) to him on different and many ...
What is the Islamic law about women going out with makeup?

2938 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/12/01

Office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi (may Allah grant him long life): There is no objection to women wearing light makeup on their faces and hands up to the wrists provided that it does not entail any evil or corruption but it is necessary for ...

Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

74962 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

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73868 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

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64869 Exegesis 2010/04/06

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62856 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?

56797 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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

40445 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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40419 Exegesis 2009/12/16

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39102 Traditional 2008/07/21

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36058 Exegesis 2012/05/09

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34933 Exegesis 2012/01/15

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