Questions Archive
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What do Jews say about the coming of the Promised Messiah?
6070 2011/04/20 TraditionalSimilar to other faiths and people, the Jews definitely believe in the coming of a savior at the end of time. In the current Torah, there are many glad tidings of the coming of a universal reformer. I
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What is meant by the Makr of Allah that has been mentioned in the Quran?
20086 2011/04/20 Exegesis“Makr” means to devise for good or evil and this is why it is described by the word “السیئ” ( bad/evil ) in the Quran.Allah’s Makr: The many verses that attribute “Makr” to Allah refer to his supreme
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In our society there are some peoples who are raising the following questions about Imam Khomeini (ra).
6442 2011/04/20 تاريخ بزرگانThe volumes of Risaala-e-nouin aren t directly authored by Imam Khomeini, Abdul-Karim Bi Azar Shirazi has selected and translated some parts of Imam Khomeini’s book “Tahrir al-Wasilah” and commentated
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Are we forbidden to go to a somewhere that divine punishment has taken place?
6365 2011/04/20 TraditionalWe have not come across a hadith in Islamic resources which forbids us from going to a location where divine punishment has taken place, although, there is a hadith in which Imam Ali ( as ) states: “I
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Is it mandatory to pause a little after recitation, before going to ruku’? What is the ruling of the qiyam connected to ruku’?
8306 2011/04/20 Laws and JurisprudenceSome of the Maraje’ taqlid’s viewpoints regarding the short pause after recitation and the qiyam connected to ruku’, are as follows:The office of the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may God grant him a lon
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What does it mean for ethics to be based upon religion?
7349 2011/04/20 ModernIn the discussion regarding the relationship between religion and ethics, there are two general views about the benefits of the morals and ethics.1. Ethics is a matter independent of religion and
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If the inheritors of a man are his father, mother, spouse, and 4 daughters, how much will each of their portions be? In the case that his inheritors are his mother, two sisters, and one spouse, how much will each of their portions be?
6401 2011/04/20 Laws and JurisprudenceIn regards to these verses from the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Infallibles ( a ) , the jurisprudents have derived rules and portions for the division of inheritance; these rules have been me
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Is Taqlid not in clear contradiction with the Quranic verse "There is no compulsion in the Religion"? Why does Ali (a.s) denounce differences in the fatwas?
7765 2011/04/20 Philosophy of Religion and LawMost people are individuals who do not have the ability to learn and engage in research and scientific work to reach a level where they may infer and deduce Islamic laws from the sources ( the Quran a
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In which year was the revelation of the Quran completed?
16241 2011/04/20 Quranic StudiesThere are different reports about the last chapter and the last verse sent down upon the Prophet ( pbuh ) . According to some reports, the last chapter which was revealed to the Prophet ( pubh ) was C
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Is having an earring a sign of being a homosexual? What is the ruling on the marriage of a homosexual with a member of the opposite sex?
8215 2011/04/20 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is the repentance of a person who is committing a sin and is determined to repent later on accepted?
6711 2011/04/20 PracticalTrue repentance has certain conditions that if done with those conditions, it will be accepted by our kind and compassionate Lord. These conditions are as follows: 1- Committing the sin out of ignoran
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Does being good tempered with your spouse and children cause them to take advantage of such a thing?
6768 2011/04/20 PracticalFirst: Islam teaches us to be good tempered with all people, including one s spouse, children, students, etc., because the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet s household have commanded us to be good
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What kind of a relationship can a boy and girl have within the period after the proposal and their engagement but before their marriage?
5595 2011/04/20 Laws and JurisprudenceOur wise lord has created men and women for each other and from Islam’s point of view, men and women are supplementary to each other; because they bring along calmness and peace for each other and als
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What does Fana mean in Irfan (Mysticism)?
9184 2011/04/20 TheoreticalFana’ is an Arabic word and literally means non existence and being annihilated. In the words of the Urafa’, it means for a servant to utterly abide in Allah in a way that the humanistic aspect of the
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Why did Allah create Satan?
16590 2011/04/20 TraditionalFirst: Satan’s role in deviating and misguiding man is confined to tempting him. Second: Progress and development can only take place when there are opposite and conflicting forces, and therefore the
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Please explain what a human Shaytan is.
18925 2011/04/20 Traditional“Shaytan” is a general term that refers to any deviating, misguiding and disobedient creature, whether it is human or not. In the Quran, this term has not been used for a specific creature, in fact it
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What is the precise meaning of Alhamdulillah and Subhan’Allah
24161 2011/04/20 TraditionalThe literal meaning of Hamd is praise, the opposite of condemnation and dishonor. Tasbih is characterized as glorifying God, making void and absolving Him of all deficiencies, needs, parallels and all
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What is Islam's ruling on owning a pet wolf?
18221 2011/04/11 Laws and JurisprudenceOffice of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it by itself.Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it
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Are the Imams witnessing our actions?
7401 2011/04/11 TraditionalThe Quranic verses and also narrations ( revayāt ) indicate that the Imams ( a.s. ) are aware of our actions throughout the day and night, and that our deeds are presented to them. As for why one Imam
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Why did Ali (a.s.) not lead even a single prayer when the Prophet (pbuh) was ill?
7811 2011/04/09 TraditionalFirstly, we have no reliable evidence to prove that Abu Bakr led the prayers after the incident of Ghadir Khum and during the Holy Prophet s illness.Secondly, the qualities and specifications which qu
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What is the Islamic law about hanging pictures of human and animate beings inside a mosque?
11283 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceTo reach the answer to your question, it is necessary to take notice of the following points: 1 – The jurists have said: Offering prayers is makrooh ( abominable ) at certain places including facing t
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Marja'eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term which is antonymous with the word "Taqlid". In Islamic legal terminology taqlid refers to the practice of following the decisions of a religious authority without necessarily examining the scriptural basis or reasoning of that decision. In Islamic jurisprudence taqlid of someone regarded as a learned religious authority is completely acceptable and rational in the details of the laws of the religion (shariah), such as matters of worship and personal affairs.
7194 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceMarja eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term the opposite of which is the term Taqlid . That is to say, whoever is a Marj a, others are his muqallid ( followers ) . In order to
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What are the special fadhilat (prime) times of the five daily prayers?
8416 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is recommended that a person should offer the five daily prayers at their respective prescribed times. That is to say, each prayer should be offered at its special time of significance ( fadhilat )
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Why was a Quranic verse sent down giving the Prophet (pbuh) permission not to respect his wives' turns?
8844 2011/04/06 TraditionalBased on what is inferred from religious sources, the marriages of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) have been on account of certain cultural, emotional, political, social and religious expediencies. Consider
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We have a Marja (source of emulation) to follow but we are not following him in our lives. I believe we are following him only nominally, aren't we?
5971 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceTaqlid does not mean choosing a Marja, buying his Resalah ( Epistle of Islamic Laws ) , keeping it in your house and then telling others that he is your Marja. In real sense, Taqlid means acting in ac
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What are the definition, place and necessity of Taqlid?
7458 2011/04/06 Modern‘Aql or reason which is endorsed by the Shari’ah and associated with jurisprudence is different from the manipulative intellect which we use in our lives. Although the intellect is also endorsed by di
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Who is Abdul Qadir Gilani?
9701 2011/03/14 TheoreticalAbdul Qadir Gilani known as Ghaus-e-Azam was a sixth century mystic and a narrator who was born in the north of Iran and died in Baghdad. He was the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi order. Historically,
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Is it okay to say kazalikallahu rabbi in the second rak'at after any sura or only Sura-e Ikhlas?
7014 2011/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is Mustahab ( recommended ) to say “Kazalikallahu Rabbi” after Sura-e Ikhlas once, twice or thrice, in every rak at in which Sura-e Ikhlas is recited after Sura al-Hamd. Therefore this zikr ( recit
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What is the reason behind Imam of Mahdi's remaining in occultation despite there are Shiite governments in the world?
10546 2011/03/10 TraditionalThe occultation of the Imam of Time ( atf ) does not mean that the Imam is living a paranormal or different life. For example, he is not living in a cave and the likes of such places. In fact, accordi
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Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) order Abu Bakr, during his illness, to lead the congregational prayers?
19915 2011/03/05 تاريخ بزرگانSome narrations have been related in the Sunni sources concerning the appointment of Abu Bakr by the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) as a prayer leader. In case we accept them, some unacceptable complications
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Whose advice should I seek and who gives better advice, a psychologist or a religious expert?
5868 2011/03/05 PracticalGiven the details you have provided in your message a brief answer to your question is as follows: 1 – As for consulting a psychologist or a religious expert, we should say that psychology and religio
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What are the methods to prove that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet (pbuh) through revelation?
10082 2011/03/05 Quranic StudiesThere are a few methods that can be imagined in regards to the descent of the Quran through revelation. They are enumerated as under: First method: In this method the sayings of the Infallibles are us
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Is it okay to say "Ali is the inheritor"?
7228 2011/02/15 TraditionalAn heir is someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property or position of another without an external cause like purchase and sale, dedication etc. rather by descent and right of relat
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Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?
7676 2011/02/14 The infalliblesTo deal with all the questions in your message at length will definitely take a long time. However, a general answer to your question would be as follows: Acquiring education in all disciplines and fi
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Why does God command us not to prostrate for anyone other than Him but He contradicts His Own saying by commanding angels to prostrate in front of man?
7444 2011/02/13 TraditionalServitude to anyone other than God is undesirable and prohibited and similarly prostration is not permissible, if it implies glorifying and worshipping someone other than God. However, if the very pro
