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According to jurisprudential fatwas, if a woman converts to Islam but her husband is still a non-Muslim, their marriage would be void. Now the question is why the Holy Prophet of Islam (saw) did not forbid his daughter Zaynab to live with her non-Muslim husband after converting to Islam?!

754 2021/03/31 Exegesis
What does fisq (depravity) mean? And who is called a fasiq?

542 2021/03/31 Exegesis
Which verse of the holy Quran is the identity of Allah, the Almighty?

660 2021/03/31 Exegesis
From the viewpoint of the holy Quran, what is the role of youth in society?

487 2021/03/31 Exegesis
According to the Quran, what is the characteristic of the best of people?

601 2021/03/31 Exegesis
What characteristics does verse 10 of Surah al-Zumar highlight for Muslims?

466 2021/03/31 Exegesis
Can you please tell us how and on what date did fasting become obligatory upon Muslims in the beginning of Islam?

548 2021/03/31 History
Which verse of the holy Quran discusses the way of salvation?

877 2021/03/31 Exegesis
Has the holy Quran recommended violence when dealing with disbelievers?

369 2021/03/31 Exegesis
Why does Allah love the patients?

402 2021/03/31 Exegesis
What does the holy Quran say about love of wife and husband towards each other?

379 2021/03/31 Exegesis
What is meant by nearness of Allah, the Almighty to His servants mentioned in the holy Quran?

375 2021/03/30 Exegesis
Prophet Khidr (as) killed a person before committing crime, but why didn’t Imam Ali (as) kill his murderer ibn Muljam (la), believing that this would be a punishment of a crime not yet committed?!

333 2021/03/30 Exegesis
What are the spiritual features of the holy Quran according to the holy Quran itself and traditions?

423 2021/03/30 Quranic Studies
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?

3303 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?

2251 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?

2660 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?

2272 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?

3768 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?

5006 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?

6831 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?

2323 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?

7360 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"?

4481 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?

7051 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?

4428 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?

3122 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?

8329 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?"

5960 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?

6033 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?

4655 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?

5742 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"?

8963 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?

4905 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?

8541 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 ...

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Who became prophets in their childhood?

4966 پیامبران و کتابهای آسمانی

Following a research in the verses of the Holy Quran and sayings of the Infallibles (A.S) about the prophetic mission of the prophets, we came t the conclusion that only two prophets were appointed as prophets in their childhood and God granted them knowledge, wisdom and books.
When did the epithets of Sayyid al-Nas, Sayyid al-Bashar, Sayyidul Mursalin, and Sayyidul Anbia on the Prophet (pbuh) come into being?

6823 مناقب و ویژگی ها

Studying the titles of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) is one of the important issues which is a manifestation of his moral salient characteristics and attributes. These titles have been adapted from narrations and they were created during the time of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the infallible ...
Who was Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (as)? What characteristics and virtues did He have? Please give us a short biography of Him?

380 History
What is an explanation of the Verdict (Hukm) of governance?

4394 System

The verdict of governance is a command from a ruler towards enacting a religious obligation. This explanation of the concept of the verdict of governance has not been mentioned in narrations; rather the jurisprudents have derived it from the traditions and their overall content (the difference of opinion lies ...
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5873 System

People are one of the fundamental factors in the Islamic government and play the following roles:1- Choosing the Islamic government2- Selecting the government’s high ranking officials, either directly or indirectly3- Giving advice and consultation ...
Which verse of the holy Quran discusses the way of salvation?

877 Exegesis
Does God, the Exalted, forgive an adulterer?

4440 Practical

Dear User, God, the Compassionate and the Merciful, has promised to forgive all the sins of the penitent, even the sin of associating with Him a partner.[1] It is necessary to note that repentance from adultery or fornication is not ...
Should the remembrance of Allah (awj) evoke fear or love?

6132 Practical

The co-existence of fear and hope, and in some cases love, in respect to Allah (awj), should not be a source of confusion as this phenomenon permeates all relationships of love to varying degrees. However, because of its over-conspicuousness, we are blind to it. It must be noted ...
If keeping the beard harms the conjugal relationship of a husband and wife, given such circumstances, what will be the ruling on keeping the beard?

4380 Laws and Jurisprudence

1- As you know, in Islam, the family and family related matters, especially conjugal life, bear special importance, and one can confidently claim that such importance hasn’t been given by other religions and schools of thought more than Islam.2- Rulings of the divine religion of Islam are ...
Isn't there a contradiction between when Imam Ali (as) gave his ring to the beggar while in prayer and when an arrow was pulled out of his foot in prayer and he didn’t feel anything?

9105 Contextual study

In response to your question, the following points can be pointed to:1- Man has the potential to acquire virtues through performing certain acts that please Allah (swt), and reach a point in which he bears all virtues, becoming a complete individual and achieving total perfection.2- When one reaches ...

Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

93279 Laws and Jurisprudence

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 ...
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?

87987 Philosophy of Religion and Law

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

74382 Exegesis

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

72031 Exegesis

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?

71569 Exegesis

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 ...
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?

62701 Exegesis

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?

58770 Hadith

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

57058 Laws and Jurisprudence

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 ...
Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?

50925 Exegesis

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 ...
What is the Quran’s perspective on waste and extravagance?

47934 Exegesis

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 ...

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