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For what purpose do the dwellers of paradise of consent need intercession from angels?

5000 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. Paradis
What does the word "ila" "up to" in the Quranic verse on wudu (paying attention to the Sunni method of making wudu) mean? Can you please tell us of the Holy Prophet\'s demeanor regarding this subject?

6951 2019/06/11 Way of life of

It should be said about the word ila in the Quranic verse on wudu that it is only for explaining the limit of washing and its amount not the way and method of washing; meaning in the verse the limit a
Did the Holy Prophet (S) and the Infallible Imams (AS) combine the Noon and Afternoon prayers?

9882 2015/08/04 Practical

As evidenced by many traditions and reports in both Shiite and Sunni sources the Holy Prophet of Islam S offered Zuhr and Asr prayers; Maghrib and Isha prayers separately. It is also reported that the
Does verse 159 of Surah al-An\'am make reference to disunity and discord in the religion of Islam or to all divine religions?

9972 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 i
Given that we insist that happiness is achieved only through Shi\'ism, isn\'t it unjust and unbecoming of divine justice to punish those who have no knowledge of any divine religions nor any understanding of Shi\'ism?

5953 2015/06/09 جبر یا اختیار و عدالت پروردگار

Surely Allah does not do injustice to anyone. As for those who are not familiar with divine and celestial teachings given our emphasis on the Shiite school the way to attaining prosperity is not shut
Is it permissible to name a village mosque and the only mosque in a village as central mosque?

4388 2015/05/03 احکام مساجد و مکانهای مقدس

There is no problem in doing so. In case the mosque does not belong to a particular group of people or ethnicity it would be considered as the central mosque. Index: Some grand religious authoritie
Does Paradise have several gates and do those gates have specific names?

9707 2015/01/05 اوصاف بهشت و جهنم

Paradise has eight different gates. As for their names and what group of people use which gate to enter, there are different reports and traditions. Their names such as Baab al-Rahmah ( Gate of Mercy
How did Adam\'s offspring grow? Whom did Adam\'s (A.S) children marry?

27728 2015/01/05 Hadith

According to the traditions and some interpreters viewpoints, the current generation of mankind is not from Abel or Cain, it s from Adam s ( A.S ) other son, Seth. However, when it comes to the marria
What is the meaning of "Shaf'a Prayer" and what is its relationship with intercession?

8605 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 philosophy of Ghusl (ceremonial washing)?

7921 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
Is this narration true that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A.S) had the power to separate Aisha from her title as the mother of the faithful. Did he do it after the demise of the Prophet (S)? Did Aisha commit indecent actions after the demise of the Holy Prophet (S)?

12652 2014/01/20 Contextual study

The question will be answered in two parts: A ) Stripping Aisha of Her Title as the Mother of the Faithful There is no such hadith reported in our sources in this connnection. Sa ad bin Abdullah [ 1
What is the meaning of verse 61 and 62 in Surah Al Waqiyah

11716 2013/12/16 Exegesis

The verses 61 to 62 of Surah al-Waqe ah make reference to the reason behind death and how it is ordained for man. In these verses, God says: Death is a truth ordained by Him, it is not an essential pa
How long will the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi (AS), will this world rule after he reappears?

16549 2013/12/05 Contextual study

There are two categories of narrations in this regard which are apparently varied giving differing reports: 1. The first category of narrations has for the major part been extracted from Sunni source
Is it permissible for a woman to speak to strangers or to let her voice be heard by them? What if this act is neither Islamic, nor within a work framework?

9872 2013/11/11 فعالیت های اجتماعی زنان

Speaking excessively and unnecessarily is not good and advisable. All should observe limits in speaking. When it comes to women speaking with strangers, it is also better for them to avoid speaking un

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Can knowledge, power and other qualities God has endowed the prophet and his progeny with limitless in every respect?

5925 Traditional 2012/04/17

If what is meant by infiniteness is that it is not limited by any boundaries, even the boundary of 'createdness' or 'being created' and 'reliance' and 'need', then it must be said that nothing other than Allah has surpassed such boundaries, and from this perspective, there ...
By which reason we must recite "اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم" before "بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم"?

13080 Quranic Studies 2014/04/20

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 Quran itself and traditions. However, taking ...
Knowing that the Quran is a clear book, what are the conditions/prerequisites of comprehending it?

11072 Exegesis 2010/04/08

The Quran is the Prophet's miracle for all times and can not be compared to common books. Although the Quran is clear, explains matters and has conveyed the meanings through simple words as delicately and beautifully as possible, but it contains some issues and describes certain realities that ...
We know of many people around the world who are not Muslims or Shi`a but are nevertheless individuals of good conduct; for example, non-Muslims are responsible for many inventions. Is it right that they all deserve to be punished in Hell because they are not Muslims?

10613 Modern 2011/08/10

Those who do not believe in Islam can be classified into two groups:1. Those who are termed ‘Jahil-e-Muqassir’ (lit. ‘culpable ignorant’). These are non-believers to whom the message of Islam has reached and who have understood its truthfulness. However, they are not prepared ...
Is tacit agreement which is not in writing considered and treated as partnership?

6105 Laws and Jurisprudence 2013/02/02

The answers received from the offices of two of the grand religious authorities are as under: Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah grant him long life): If the purchase and sale transactions had been carried out by the buyer as an agent of the partner, the ...
What do you mean by religious thought?

6264 Traditional 2006/07/15

By “religious thought” we mean that form of thought which is concerned whit any of the problems of a religious nature within a particular religion, in the same sense that mathematical thought is the form of thought which deals with mathematical questions and solves mathematical problems. ...
Please explain the basis of Shi'ite thought and its characteristics?

8011 Traditional 2010/09/18

The Holy Quran is the basis of the Shi'ite thought and the source of all the Shiite teachings. It considers the apparent and outward meanings of the verses, the sayings, conducts, silence and assertions of the Messenger of God (pbuh) and those of the ...
What is the meaning of the government of Islamic Republic?

6359 Philosophy 2006/07/15

The word "government" means order and command.In the present terminology, it consists of the aggregate of the organized members and the ruling group that control the affairs of society.It consists of three powers, viz, legislative, executive and judiciary.As regard the word "jomhoori" (republic), it was first adopted ...
Please explain the reasons that support the theory of Waliyy Faqih and its conditions. Also explain why Ayatollah Khamene’i has been chosen as Waliyy Faqih.

8534 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/11/21

From the Shi’a point of view, Wilayah Faqih during the occultation of Imam Mahdi is the continuation of the Wilayah of the infallibles; meaning that during the absence of an infallible Imam, the responsibility of administrating and managing the affairs of the Islamic society should be ...
What is the Islamic law about overpowering jinn, spirits and devils?

12084 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/03/11

Getting help from the spirits, jinns and devils and scientific and practical communication with them are said to be magic in the etymological and jurisprudential technical terms.[i] According to Quranic, jurisprudential and traditional evidence, sorcery or magic is not in the interest of a ...

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?

148826 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?

108513 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?

106148 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?

105022 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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

102749 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.

101440 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?

88964 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?

87682 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?

79219 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?

64853 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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