Monday, 25 September 2023
Questions Archive (Thematic Category:Philosophy)
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What is meant by the ‘Unity of Existence?’
7530
2019/06/11
Islamic Philosophy
What the philosophers and the mystics mean by the unity of existence is not that the whole existing world put together is God; because the whole collection does not enjoy a real existence and unity w
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What are the sources for derivation and issuance of legal verdicts?
4450
2017/01/24
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Ijtihad literally means to endeavor strive put oneself out work hard. In Islamic legal terminology it is defined as the total expenditure of effort by a mujtahid in order to infer with a high degree o
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How was the ultimate underlying substance created by Allah? Was there anything existing alongside Allah?
3540
2017/01/21
Islamic Philosophy
This issue has something to do closely with the issue of the created hādith and the eternal qadim . The key to understanding this topic is to understand the concept of existence non-existence and ta
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How does staying at Arafat lead t self-knowledge?
5457
2015/04/14
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Arafat is the name of a land near Mecca which is obligatory for Hajjis ( pilgrims ) to stay there on the 9th day of the month of Zilhajja during the Hajj pilgrimage. The word Arafat is derived from Ar
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What is the philosophy of Ghusl (ceremonial washing)?
7450
2014/06/22
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The reason which is behind the Jinabat Ghusl is to clean and purify our soul from its pollution and purify our body from the impurity. This means, if we want to remove the Jinabat from our body we hav
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Given that anal intercourse has been forbidden according to a prophetic tradition, why do some jurisprudents consider it to be permissible?
24635
2013/08/13
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The narrations which have been transmitted and passed on to jurisprudents can be divided into two main categories: First: Narrations which imply permissibility of anal intercourse. Second: Narration
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Please define and explain vicious circle (daur) and infinite regression of causes (tasalsul)?
11002
2013/03/16
Islamic Philosophy
A vicious circle is a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation. It is also a fallacy in reasoning in which the premise is used
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What is the \'proof of the veracious\' (burhan al-siddiqin)? Is it the most correct, apposite and strongest proof for the existence of God?
10243
2013/03/05
Islamic Philosophy
In the history of Islamic philosophy different explanations have been given for this proof [ burhan ] the first of which has been presented by Bu Ali Sina ( Avicenna ) in his Isharaat. Meanwhile, one
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What is the correct explanation of ‘burhan al-siddiqin’ (proof of the veracious)?
8896
2013/03/05
Islamic Philosophy
The common point among various explanations and accounts presented by different scholars regarding the proof the veracious is that all those who have presented their arguments have, somehow, endeavore
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According to the principle of causation, the effect must always follow the cause. The question is: How is man’s free will consistent with the principle of causation?
7238
2013/02/16
Islamic Philosophy
The criterion with which an action can be described as arbitrary and voluntary is not the existential independence or necessity because nothing is independent in the world except God. According to tra
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Is it permissible for men to listen to a woman’s singing?
15162
2013/01/24
Philosophy of Religion and Law
As you have rightly mentioned, men are different from women in a lot of ways. For this reason, different rules have been legislated for each group. When it comes to a woman reciting eulogies and narra
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What should a person do if he wishes to be firm and steadfast in his beliefs?
5992
2013/01/20
Philosophy of Gnosis
To understand religion and acquire spiritual perfection, the period of youth is a golden and blessed opportunity. Our religious beliefs are not only about knowing and learning; in fact they have also
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What is the philosophy behind ziarah of Imams?
9241
2012/12/01
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The inward tendency and attraction toward someone or something, along with respect and honor, is called ziarah. Since the reality of a human is his soul which is never annihilated, a za er [ pilgrim ]
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What are the political thoughts of Imam Khomeini?
9967
2012/05/12
Philosophy of Politics
The political thoughts of Imam Khomeini ( blessed be his soul ) are a part of his macro ideas being influenced by different aspects of his thought. Given the fact that Imam Khomeini is a multi-dimensi
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Why do we ascribe evil to God accidentally?
6896
2012/04/21
Islamic Philosophy
What is considered as evil does not exist in the realm of abstract beings; this discussion has to do only with the material world. Good and evil have been defined in this manner: Good is that which on
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Philosophers say that evil cannot come from God, while verse 8 of surah Shams proves the exact opposite; is this paradox resolvable?
7107
2012/04/21
Islamic Philosophy
The only thing verse 8 of surah Shams mentions is that God s do s and don ts have been transmitted to the people and they, using their minds and conscience they have been endowed with by Allah, can ea
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What is the basis of the disparity in the creation of the creatures? Why is one of them created as a human another as an animal or a plant?
5891
2012/04/12
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The existing system of the world is the most wise and judicious system. It is not only based on knowledge, consciousness and will but is also the most healthy and the best possible system. No better s
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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?
104440
2012/03/18
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 de
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Why would people dig up someone if they are already dead? Isn\'t that haram?
11425
2012/03/14
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The following is the response of the maraji to your inquiry: It is haram to exhume the body of a dead believer. But in some cases, it will be permissible, namely: 1. When the dead body has been buried
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Do reasons exist for jurisprudential rulings?
5818
2012/03/11
Philosophy of Religion and Law
We will answer your question through the following points: 1- We must keep in mind that all of the divine laws are based upon securing the interests of mankind and in keeping them away from harm. Th
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Why do Muslims slaughter sheep and other animals in their religious gatherings?
16533
2012/03/08
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Man is the loftiest of creatures and God has created everything else in the world, including animals, for him so that he can benefit from them ( use their meat, a means of transportation, etc. ) . Sla
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One of the ‘negative attributes’ (al-sifaat al-salbiyyah) of a monotheistic God is the ability to see Him using sensory perception. In a verse of the Holy Qur’aan, however, this very act has been alluded to when Prophet Moses (a) hears the word of God.
6856
2012/03/07
Philosophy of Gnosis
This question can be answered from various perspectives. Some of these views imply that this act may have been a product of God: creating a voice, seeing one of God s luminous creations, and Him manif
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Why does Allah hate divorce so much?
13848
2012/02/15
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Considering the antithesis between divorce and marriage, in order to learn of the reason why Allah hates divorce so much, we must first see why marriage bears so much significance in His eyes. [ 1 ] I
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Why do we have to wear Iḥrām during Hajj?
6410
2012/02/14
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Hajj is [ a pilgrimage ] filled with mysteries and signs that provoke man into deep thought and guide him [ back ] towards his fitrah ( his inner essence and nature ) . Therefore it is appropriate tha
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Does divine infinity mean that He is ambiguous?
6273
2012/02/08
Philosophy of Gnosis
Divine infinity does not signify mathematical and numerical infinity; rather it means absoluteness and possession of all attributes of perfection. Knowing the One God, as the most perfect being with t
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Is the infinity of God's existence dichotomous with the existence of other beings?
8910
2012/02/06
Islamic Philosophy
The Infinity of God means not only His presence in every place, but His presence throughout all time. He is in every way immeasurable, unbounded, unlimited, unrestricted, without end and inexhaustible
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Why is the dog a najis animal in Islam?
25460
2012/01/19
Philosophy of Religion and Law
One of the fundamental teachings of Islam is that all legal rulings are based on the real benefits and harms behind them. If there were no benefits or harms, there would be no commands nor prohibition
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Why do prayers have to be performed in five specific times?
7055
2012/01/19
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and they all have a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason
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What are the secrets and philosophy of prayer in Shiism?
6675
2012/01/15
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Without doubt every divine ruling has its philosophy and reason ( s ) , but we do not have to investigate every ruling and find its philosophy. A true Muslim must surrender before the message of revel
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What is absolute existence? What is indeterminate existence?
8687
2011/12/20
Islamic Philosophy
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 a
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Is there a possibility of evolution being considered true by Islam? In one of your answers about proof of God’s existence, the argument about "Order of Creation" or "Design Argument" was presented. Is there a contradiction between this argument and the theory of evolution?
7252
2011/12/20
Islamic Philosophy
Some believe that Darwin’s theory of Evolution which explains the evident order of creation in a special way undermines Tawhid and the fact that there is an intellectual, wise and knowledgeable creato
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What is the philosophy of Islamic modest dress? Why are only women bound in Islam to observe modest dress?
8701
2011/12/08
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Men and women are equal in many aspects such as creation from a single essence and enjoying rights to education, freedom, speech, expression, etc.We should also note that men and women are different i
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Why is it forbidden for men and women to use utensils and dishes made of gold?
6642
2011/12/07
Philosophy of Religion and Law
There are secrets and hidden wisdom in the Islamic laws even though we may not be able to discover them. Generally speaking, no law has been enacted without a reason or logic. God, the Wise and All-Kn
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Why is it forbidden for men to use gold?
14918
2011/12/07
Philosophy of Religion and Law
This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Do animals possess souls and if so how does the animal soul differ from the human soul?
8428
2011/08/15
Islamic Philosophy
Before embarking on the answer to this question, it must be noted that the answer provided below is based on the school of Transcendent Theosophy, i.e., Sadrian philosophy. In this light, the answer w
