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What is the correct and easy way of choosing the most learned marja’ for those Muslims who have recently converted to Islam and don’t have access to other scholars?

12506 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

What is meant when it is said that the most knowledgeable marja must be followed, is that those who aren’t experts in fiqh, need to refer to the most learned and knowledgeable fiqh expert and learn th
Is it permissible to step or walk on graves? Is there a penalty in Islam for such an act?

5980 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:It is famous ( amongst the scholars ) that such an act is makruh ( yet permissible and of no penalty ) .
According to Ayatullah Sistani: Can an elderly person who prays on a wheelchair put his muhr (turbah) on a pillow that is on his/her lap while it moves a little and prostrate on it?

6250 2008/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One who has an acceptable excuse for not praying in its normal way, should pray in the form that he/she is capable of.
What are the rewards and benefits of wearing rings with valuable stones on them?

41893 2008/08/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Wearing a ring of aghigh, firoozah, yaqut and…is permissible for men and according to hadiths, wearing them has thawab and rewards, and wearing them in prayer causes one’s prayers to be of higher virt
Is it permissible for Shias to get married to Sunnis?

20466 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the viewpoints of Shia scholars regarding your question:Question: What is the ruling on the marriage of Muslims with Non-Muslims and Shias with Sunnis?The office of Ayatullah Fazel Lankarani
Can I buy shares of a bank that does not practice the Islamic banking system?

5796 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

We asked your question from the office of different scholars and marja’s, and two of them have answered till now:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:You can t.The office of Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:It i
Who has full custody of the children after divorce?

7340 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, the expenditures of the children are the responsibility of their father, although who has custody may vary depending on their age and gender.Imam Khomeini says: “The custody of the
Is it necessary to get permission before eating something from its owner?

10155 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, it is clear that in addition to one’s food being halal ( religiously edible ) and pure ( not najis ) , it also needs to be mubah, meaning that its owner must be happy and content w
Is it permissible for women in America to not wear hijab if they are afriad of being targeted as terrorists or being bothered by people?

7009 2008/08/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

These answers have been received by the offices of some grand ayatullahs so far on your question:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:In the case of your question it isn’t permissible.The office of Ayatul
Can you please tell me how long it takes to study kharij lessons in Islamic seminaries?

6947 2008/07/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

This is the current curriculum that the Howzah follows:1- The introductory level or Level 1 of the Howzah which takes six years to complete. The first three years are usually spent for studying Arabic
If the local imam of a mosque in the United States have close ties with the American government, can one have any forms of cooperation with that mosque?

5461 2008/07/22 System

People have no other choice but to have ties and relationships with others in society no matter what their religion beliefs and methods are. Islam has also allowed these types of normal relationships.
Islam and Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint on fun, recreation and joking.

9149 2008/07/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

According to Islam, the main purpose for creation is the perfection of man and all of the different creatures this world contains all have been created for this purpose ( the perfection of man ) , and
Do my feet become najis when I walk on wet pavement that a dog has walked on?

9160 2008/07/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

If rainwater or any other water gathers in a ditch and is less than kur ( there is a difference of opinion on what amount is exactly kur, and there are different ways of measuring it, according to Ima
Why do the Shia consider temporary marriage (sighah/mut’ah) permissible?

19016 2008/07/02 Laws and Jurisprudence

First of all, we must say that this issue is a fiqhi one, calling for fiqh experts to analyze it in the right place. Here we will mention some points regarding the issue and leave the rest to the deta
What is the role of women during the reign and in the government of Imam Mahdi (as)?

9674 2008/06/30 System

In addition to the great changes the world has gone through since the time of Prophet Muhammad’s prophethood till today, the role, importance and rank of women has also entered a new stage in which ca
Is it necessary to wear the ring on the right hand?

17666 2008/05/25 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the Prophet ( p.b.u.h. ) and imams’ traditions, is to wear a ring. The material, appearance and design of the ring have all been pointed to in our hadiths. It has also been advised to wear the
What is the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s fatwa on looking at non-mahrams?

7364 2008/05/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

The Supreme Leader’s fatwa on looking at non-mahrams is the same as the late Imam Khomeini’s. Imam Khomeini says: “It is haram for men to look at the body of non-mahram women, regardless of whether it
Can I offer prayers during my period when the signs of haydh aren’t seen?

16599 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Paying attention to the upcoming points might help you reach the answer you are looking for:The six types of women in haydh:Mubtadi’ah: A woman who sees blood for the first time in her life. [ 1 ] Muz
Why is it necessary to follow a marja’?

10690 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taqlid means for someone who doesn’t have the required expertise in a field that calls for expertise, to go to an expert in that field for help. The most important reason behind the need for taqlid in
What is Islam’s viewpoint on cloning?

9406 2008/05/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

Cloning and especially the cloning of humans is a new subject that has come up in our era and as a result, its ruling hasn’t been mentioned in the Quran and Islamic tradition, yet Shia scholars and ju
Asalaams… My family as a whole have a question: my sister some 7 years ago married a Christian…

5886 2008/05/05 Laws and Jurisprudence

In the name of GodAlaikassalamIt is not necessary for you to inform her.If she knows about the issue in future then herchildren are legal and she should leave her husbandthey do not need any divorce b
Do all the clerics say that smoking is forbidden?

10165 2007/10/17 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the rule of using mouth-washers which usually contain some alcohol?

6559 2007/10/07 Laws and Jurisprudence

The alcohol which is not determined whether or not it is originally an intoxicant [ 1 ] or not, is spiritually clean and selling, buying and using the liquids that are mixed with them dose not have pr
How can someone guide one who has left religion?

6158 2007/05/23 Practical

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Please mention a verse of the Quran or a tradition that proves ijtihād?

6504 2007/04/18 Laws and Jurisprudence

Ijtihād as a jurisprudential term means a scholastic effort in order to derive a religious ruling from the sources ( Quran, traditions, and intellect ) – this has been emphasized and advised in the Qu
In Islam, will the sins of a killer or rapist who becomes a Muslim be forgiven?

19339 2007/04/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

In Islam, there are rules regarding a disbeliever who chooses Islam as his religion. An example of this is that if one shirks the rights of Allah, not performing obligatory actions or performing forbi
Who was the first Mujtahid and who was he following before attaining the degree of Ijtihad?

12580 2007/04/08 Laws and Jurisprudence

Ijtihad is an important and old issue in Islam. In the Shia perspective, ijtihad has been popular from the age of the infallibles up until today amongst their companions. Many good changes and improve
Is it haram to eat crab meat?

19657 2007/02/26 Laws and Jurisprudence

In the interpretations of the criterion for the lawfulness of [ eating ] seafood, legal scholars have said; that which can be derived from hadiths is that the meat of sea creatures should not be eaten
Could you please provide me with a hadith or Quranic verse regarding the praise of a Mujtahid who is not Masoom?

7451 2007/02/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

In the Holy Quran it says: Yet it is not for the faithful to go forth en masse. But why should not there go forth a group from each of their sections to become learned in religion and to warn their pe
Taking into consideration the uniformity of the resources used by Mujtahids, why is there sometimes discrepancy in their opinions?

7282 2007/02/14 Modern

Having an identical opinion and fatwa amongst Mujtahids is dependent upon several things: Usage of identical Ijtihad resourcesUniformity in prerequisite resources which Ijtihad is contingent uponUnifo
What causes jello to become haram or halal?

18720 2007/02/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

There exists different types of jello; some are deemed halal, others haram. The criterion which classifies jello as being either halal or haram to consume, is that of its initial ingredients. Assuming
What is the ruling on forming lines in congregational, when a third person joins in?

8266 2007/02/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

In reference to the incident which you experienced, we must first look at the principals of forming lines in congregational prayer from a fiqhi point of view:The person following in prayer should not
I would like to know who was the first scholar who presented the concept of Wilayat Al- Faqih?

8475 2007/01/24 Laws and Jurisprudence

The concept of “Wilayate Faqih” means the government of an Islamic society which is headed by someone who has reached the level of Ijtihad ( Ability to answer contemporary questions based on Islamic c
Is it haram to look at or research magic?

26165 2007/01/23 Laws and Jurisprudence

In Islam, learning, teaching, and or getting paid to do magic is unlawful and haram. However if learning magic or witchcraft is for the purpose of nullifying it then it is not haram. Therefore watchin
Who is the present most knowledgeable Marja? Who is the next most knowledgeable Marja after him? Who can distinguish who is most knowledgeable?

13776 2007/01/23 Laws and Jurisprudence

Doing taqlid to the grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenehie has priority. One of the conditions for taqlid from a mujtahid is that he be most knowledgeable. But it must be taken into consideration that

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What is the veracity of the supplication “Allahumma kun li-waliyyik al-Hujjatibnil Hasan… and how do we know that it is authentic?

10479 Contextual study 2017/05/22

This holy supplication has been reported with some variation in different Shia sources including the book of Al-Kafi. It is good to recite this dua for the wellbeing of Imam of Time, may Allah hasten his reappearance. Generally speaking, the different parts of this dua indicate the ...
Please mention a verse of the Quran or a tradition that proves ijtihād?

6504 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/04/18

Ijtihād as a jurisprudential term means a scholastic effort in order to derive a religious ruling from the sources (Quran, traditions, and intellect) – this has been emphasized and advised in the Quran and in traditions from the pure Imāms. Allah, in ...
In brief, what are the lessons [that can be taken] from Sūrah Banī Isrā\'īl?

9292 Exegesis 2013/01/15

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 are as follows: Proofs ...
Do different situations have any effect on the nafsul-amr religion?

6863 Philosophy of Religion 2008/10/12

The nafsul-amr religion has only one way of life for all individuals in every place and time and contains no changing elements. ...
Is it permissible to receive interest from Iranian banks?

6740 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/09/27

The nature of the deposits made by the clients in the banks of the Islamic Republic of Iran is such that the clients deposit their money with the bank on short or long term basis. The bank acts as an agent of the client using his savings ...
If a person remains in taqlid of a deceased Mujtahid performing hajj rituals according to his verdicts without seeking a living Mujtahid’s permission, is there any problem in his hajj?

5905 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/09/10

The above question was forwarded to the offices of the some grand religious authorities (jurists) and the answers which we have received are the following: Office of grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life): It is permissible to remain in taqlid ...
How do plants and inanimate objects glorify God, the Exalted?

19519 Traditional 2012/10/15

Man's knowledge about creatures of the world is truly restricted and unmentionable. How Dif y restricted and unmentionable. nanimate objects testiory? different creatures glorify God is still unknown to humans. In several Quranic verses and in traditions it has been stated that all parts ...
Does asking about Islamic rulings require any expertise?

5863 Practical 2008/08/20

The knowing and learning of Islamic rulings and teachings is classified into different degrees and categories depending on its depth and how substantial it is:1- A simple and minimal understanding and familiarity; like learning Islamic rulings and traditions and its practical, ...
Is it possible to mention names of all the prophets (as)?

4374 تاريخ بزرگان 2019/09/22
Is it permissible to satisfy one's sexual desires through any way other than marriage?

48836 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/07/28

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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?

148774 Exegesis 2012/01/15

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 lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

108499 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

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?

106137 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

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?

104991 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

102719 Hadith 2015/06/07

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 ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

101425 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

88945 Exegesis 2010/04/06

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?

87672 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 ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

79207 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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 ...
What is the way of preventing Ehtelam (having wet dream) during sleep?

64820 Laws and Jurisprudence 2015/01/05

According to Islamic teachings and experience of others, for decreasing concupiscence and preventing Jinabat, please refer to the following recommendations: 1. Avoid dreaming and try to make yourself busy with good things such as reading books (non-sexual ones), heavy exercise, etc. Moreover, remember that idleness can lead ...

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