Questions Archive
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Does divine infinity mean that He is ambiguous?
6669 2012/02/08 Philosophy of GnosisDivine 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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Why is it not permissible for girls to shape their eyebrows?
6373 2012/02/08 Laws and JurisprudenceThe ruling of the grand jurists about girls removing or shaping their eyebrows is as follows:All grand jurists: There is no problem in it per se ( although it is not befitting of girls to do so ) , an
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Can you prove why God should be unlimited?
6940 2012/02/07 TraditionalIn order to answer the question, we must clarify the meaning of the infiniteness of God and His relation with other beings: Divine infinity means that God is in every way immeasurable, unbounded, unli
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Is the infinity of God's existence dichotomous with the existence of other beings?
9411 2012/02/06 Islamic PhilosophyThe 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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How are Shia beliefs about Aisha consistent with the Quranic verse, which forbids us from accusing chaste women?
19992 2012/02/04 تاريخ بزرگانFollowing Aisha s falling behind the caravan, the hypocrites and some other individuals who were also perhaps some of the proponents and supporters of the first caliph spread gossips and slanderous li
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Where is it permissible to tell a lie?
20615 2012/01/30 PracticalIslam lays great emphasis on telling the truth and being truthful and it considers lying to be a wicked act. In many cases, lying has been described as being more evil than drinking wine. In spite of
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There is a relatively famous tradition from the Holy Prophet (s) who allowed lying under a few circumstances. Please, elaborate on the validity and purport of the said tradition.
6756 2012/01/30 Laws and JurisprudenceAlthough lying is considered to be one of the big sins, it has been allowed under specific circumstances for the purpose of serving a greater and more important interest as determined in the religion
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What are the main characteristics of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (S) that make them superior to other religions and other prophets respectively?
13851 2012/01/30 TraditionalIslam has two special and distinctive features in the light of which the need for prophethood ceases to exist and there is no room for another prophethood:1. Islam is the last religion; it is the most
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If Aisha was the Mother of the Faithful and the Quran has described her as being "pure", then why did she go into a war with Imam Ali (a.s)?
9192 2012/01/30 TraditionalIf you mean by the word pure absolute and comprehensive purity which is what Ayah of Tathir ( purification ) refers to, then it relates only to the Holy Prophet ( s ) , Imam Ali ( a.s ) , Fatima ( s.a
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Is identification of individuals and personalities in Paradise and Hell possible?
7156 2012/01/28 TraditionalIn the Holy Book of the Quran, there are verses in witness of the conversation between the dwellers of Paradise and those of Hell, which briefly relate the possibility of information for the dwellers
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Can you shed some light on the number of major Shi'ah sects?
7676 2012/01/28 TraditionalThe term Shi ah literally means follower or partisan and it has also been used to mean path , faction , or a member of a party . In the technical sense, the term Shi ah has as close connection with th
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What are the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (atf) and the events that shall take place thereupon?
22399 2012/01/28 TraditionalYour question concerning the reappearance of the Imam of Time can be investigated around four focal points:First: The signs for his coming are categorized into different groups, one of them being thei
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Is the guidance of the Quran particular to the pious? If so, is it not a vicious circle?
8152 2012/01/23 ExegesisContrary to the verses which consider guidance of the Quran particular to the pious, there are other verses in the Holy Quran which regard the divine books and the Quran as a source of guidance, remem
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Is it permissible to slaughter an animal via machine?
6145 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThis is the response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani ( may Allah prolong his life ) :All three methods, given that all other conditions ( such as the animal facing the Qiblah ) are met, will result
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I would like some explanation on puberty and its rulings. Please answer my question below.
16366 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani to all of the questions is as follows:1- If a person was unaware of his bulugh ( religious puberty ) or the obligation of fasting at that time, or though
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If a person sings among some people dancing, will this singing be an instance of ghina?
5533 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceGhina denotes a kind of singing accompanied by vocal undulation and tarab ( rapture ) so that it is suitable for gatherings of lahw and sin – it is haram and both singing and listening to it is haram.
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Does mixing genders in universities have any logic behind it?
6577 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThorough analysis of these complications or the benefits of mixed gender universities calls for vast sociological research and statistical surveys, etc., which is beyond the scope of this article, thu
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Why is the dog a najis animal in Islam?
26522 2012/01/19 Philosophy of Religion and LawOne 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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Is it permissible to eat chips containing porcine enzymes?
7166 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe grand maraji’ responded to this inquiry like this:The office of the grand Ayatullah Khamenei:In the case of the question it isn t permissible.The office of the grand Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:It i
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What is Islam’s view on shaking hands with a non-mahram man or woman?
11492 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceWhat is clear and for sure is that one’s encounter with a non-mahram must be in a way that there is no sin or fear of sin involved. [ 1 ] As far as physical contact between a non-mahram man and woman
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I found some property, and left my number there and also wrote to the address that was with the property but got no response. Can I use this property for myself?
6208 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe Office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :In the case inquired, if you have no hope in finding the owner, and the value of the property is more than 12.6 chickpeas of
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Why has God created creatures like devils and then mentions that these creatures can only harm one with God’s permission?
7911 2012/01/19 TraditionalIn regard to the nature of Jinns, the Quran says: “and we created the jinn earlier out of a piercing fire.” Therefore, jinns do exist and they also have prophets like man does. They are obligated to w
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Why do prayers have to be performed in five specific times?
7508 2012/01/19 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough 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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I used to work in a store, but the owner decided to fire me without paying me the rest of my money. Is it permissible for me to take some of his property from the store to compensate for what he owes me?
6023 2012/01/18 Laws and JurisprudenceYour question was asked from the offices of the grand maraji’ and this is their response:The Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :Retaliation from the creditor is only permissible
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The place of the people in a government system based on the Wali Faqih and its difference with a government based on liberalism?
6487 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Quranic verses and the viewpoint of Islam, the ‘people’ compose one of the basic and essential foundations of a government. The Quran says: “We have sent our messengers with clear proofs,
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Is an Imam’s status greater than that of a prophet’s?
18967 2012/01/17 TraditionalThe superiority of the Imams in comparison to the prophets is mentioned in many hadiths and the reason to it is the oneness of the inner light of the prophet of Islam and the Imams. Since the prophet
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Can you introduce some books on daily mustahabb and makruh acts?
6744 2012/01/17 TheoreticalWe pray for your tawfiq, the books listed below are ones that contain mustahabb daily acts:1- Miftāḥ al-Falāḥ, by Sheikh Baha’i.2- Falāḥ al-Sā’il, by Seyed b. Tawus.3- al-Murāqabāt, by Mirza Jawad Agh
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Please explain the features the Quran mentions for an Imam.
9875 2012/01/17 TraditionalThere are two types of Imamate ( leadership of a society ) mentioned in the Quran; First: “The Imams of light” who are the pious and righteous leaders and second: “The Imams of fire” who are the heads
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Why didn’t God help the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt in their fight against their enemies when He had knowledge of the future?
6441 2012/01/17 TraditionalGod is aware of all the realities and secrets. Therefore, all events and creatures are present in His essence and nothing is absent from it. With His power, He is aware of the cunningness and oppressi
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What is the ruling on shaving the beard and body hair?
18482 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceOnly shaving or trimming facial hair ( beard ) [ 1 ] with shaving machines in a way that people say there is no beard anymore, is impermissible based on obligatory precaution. [ 2 ] Also, shaving a po
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Reciting which Surah of the Quran has more thawab (reward)?
20039 2012/01/17 Quranic StudiesThe Quran is a book of practice. From Islam’s perspective, the Quran should be viewed as a guideline to life and a complete set of lessons for man to carry out and reach perfection. Those who are sole
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Please provide a hadith on the najasah of the dog and pig.
11252 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceRegarding the najasah of the dog and pig, the hadiths that have reached us can be divided into two categories; ones that contain the term ‘najis’ in them and others that don’t have the exact term but
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What does Shia doctrine say about the awaited Mahdi?
11068 2012/01/17 TraditionalSince the above question is too vague and general, we decided to have a brief introduction of Imam’s ( AJ ) lifestyle, assertions from the unseen ( akhbar ghaibi ) and signs of his reappearance.His na
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What is the view of the majority of scholars regarding Wilayah Faqih during the major Occultation?
8463 2012/01/17 TraditionalFor over a thousand years, Shi’a scholars have been cultivating the concept of Wilayah Faqih, its bounds and its privileges. Some, such as Abu al-Salah Halabi and Ibn Idris Hilli , have addressed the
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There is a tradition in "Tohaful Uqool" according to which every lahv (vain pastime) is impermissible. Does it mean that all recreations and entertainments are prohibited according to Islam?
9233 2012/01/17 PracticalAlthough the term کل ملهو به [ everything that creates evil ] implies the prohibition of everything, if we go through the verses of the Quran and the traditions of the Infallibles ( a.s. ) , we will c
