Questions Archive
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Does spending the expenses of Hajj and Umrah on charity, have the reward of Hajj and Umrah?
10459 2009/12/17 EthicsHajj to the ‘House of God’ is obligatory to people who have the means once in their lifetimes. Not doing this obligatory action ( wajib ) has no excuse, just like other obligatory actions. Now in rela
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Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?
60034 2009/12/16 ExegesisApproximately 35 animals have been named in the Quran; the birds and insects of which are:Salwa ( سلوی ) =The quail ( Baqarah:57 ) , Ba’uth ( بعوض ) =Mosquito ( Baqarah:26 ) , Dhubab ( ذباب ) =Fly ( H
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When one hears the prophet’s (pbuh) name or hears the ‘verse of salawat’, is it wajib to recite a salawat or mustahabb?
6385 2009/12/16 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is the verdict of all marja’s and mujtahids that it is mustahabb to recite salawat when hearing the blessed name of the prophet ( pbuh ) , and this verdict also covers when one is in prayer as well
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Which supplications are ones that are quickly answered and give one what he/she is asking for without much delay?
18163 2009/12/16 PracticalMany supplications or duas have been narrated by the infallible imams ( as ) that have been answered and are considered of those that are quickly answered; here we will only list them without mentioni
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What are the boundaries concerning the abilities and powers of shaytan and jinn? Furthermore, to what extent can they cause problems and difficulties for humans?
18199 2009/11/25 TraditionalThe words shaytan and jinn have been mentioned numerous times in the Quran; to the degree that one of the chapters that have been revealed is named after jinn.Shaytan is a general name given to any ma
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Aren't the differences of fatwa amongst the maraje' an instance of those differences forbidden in sermon 18 of the Nahjul Balaghah?
7366 2009/11/25 Philosophy of Religion and LawSome researchers believe that sermon 18 of Nahjul-Blaqah used to be part of sermon 17 and was separated by Seyyid Radhiyy and became an independent one. The contents of the sermon also signify this cl
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What is really meant by Islam being the seal of religions and what are the flaws of Dr. Soroush's theory?
8595 2009/11/25 ModernPaying attention to these points can be beneficial:1- The fact that the prophet of Islam was the seal of prophets making Islam the seal of religions is pointed out in verse 40 of surah Ahzab, and what
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Is stem-cell research haram?
7247 2009/11/25 Laws and JurisprudenceSince we are looking for the fiqhi ruling on this issue, we asked the question from the offices of the grand Ayatullahs ( may Allah protect them ) and also from Ayatullah Hadavi Tehrani, the following
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How do Quranic commentators interpret and explain the word "و اضربوهن" (and hit them)?
10968 2009/11/25 ExegesisIn Islamic teachings women are considered to have a very high status and have been praised in hadiths by the Holy Prophet and his household. In some hadiths women have been considered a source of ble
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Please explain the meanings of the names and attributes of Allah (swt).
6737 2009/11/25 TheoreticalThe Holy Quran says: “The most beautiful names belong to Allah: So call on Him by them” [ 1 ] There are many names for Allah ( swt ) and most of them are mentioned in the dua of Jawshan Kabir. Each of
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Do Christians acknowledge Prophet Khidhr?
6734 2009/11/25 تاريخ بزرگانThere is no mention of Khidhr in the Bible, and it is unlikely to find mention of his name or anything related to him in any other books of Christianity. Of course, you should also know that in the ho
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Does an angel that has taken on the form of a human have lust and desire?
10298 2009/11/25 TraditionalWhat is meant by an angel taking on the form of a human is that an angel is visually perceived by humans as having taken on the physical shape of a person. This does not mean that the essence of the a
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What is the Khul’ divorce and what are its conditions?
14605 2009/11/25 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Which people is the hadith that says during the return of Imam Mahdi (aj) some will lose their faiths and others who are kafir will embrace faith, speaking of?
10018 2009/11/25 Contextual studyThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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If I am poor, do I have to pay Zakat as well? Can Zakat be given to a poor friend? Can Zakat be given to a non-Muslim?
7176 2009/11/25 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Did the Prophet maintain his ties of kinship with Abu Lahab?
10140 2009/11/25 The infalliblesSilatul Arham is an act that results in family ties. Its importance in Islam is to the extent that cutting ties even with a kin who is not a believer isn’t permissible. Of course maintaining ties with
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Which surah is Surah Bani Israel?
15650 2009/11/25 Quranic StudiesThe seventeenth surah of the Quran, is Surah Bani Israel which contains 111 verses. This surah is also known as surah ‘Isra’ and ‘Subhan’. The reason for naming this surah ‘Bani Israel’ is because in
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Can people have contact with Jinns?
14269 2009/11/24 TraditionalThe Holy Quran has confirmed the existence of Jinns and has attributed the following characteristics to them:1. Jinns are creatures that are made of fire; this is while humans were created from cl
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: Do people in paradise marry Hurul ‘In (Huris) and do Huris have only one spouse there? And do male Huris exist for women as well?
15604 2009/11/24 TraditionalOne of the rewards that Allah ( swt ) gives to people who believe and do good deeds in this world is heaven and all the blessings that it contains. There isn’t any difference between men or women for
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Please explain the concept of Hurul ‘In and if they relate to women as well.
21582 2009/11/24 ExegesisOne of the blessings that Allah ( swt ) grants to people who do good deeds and have faith in Him is paradise and the bliss and blessings therein. For entering into heaven there isn’t any difference be
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What is the penalty for purposely breaking the fast in Ramadhan?
10200 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceOne whom fasting has been made obligatory upon in the holy month of Ramadhan ( one who bears all the conditions ) , yet doesn’t intend on fasting doesn’t have any punishment/penalty, unless he/she exe
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Have a group of jinns transformed into stone?
9669 2009/11/24 TraditionalFrom the Quran s perspective, jinns are material beings. According to what is popular among Islamic scholars, jinns have a delicate and transparent body and are mainly composed of air and fire and are
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What do Jews say about the return of Prophet Isa (pbuh) or the coming of the Promised Messiah?
10008 2009/11/24 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. U
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Who was Prophet Daniel?
13776 2009/11/24 تاريخ بزرگانThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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According to you, can a Muslim not believe in wilayatul faqih (authority of the jurist)?
7381 2009/11/24 TraditionalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What is the criterion and standard for a woman to be considered old and aged? Is there a specific age?
7754 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Can the soul, after death, become aware of the things that happen in this world?
31184 2009/11/24 TraditionalIt has been narrarated from the Holy Infallibles ( Masumeen ) that after death, the soul can in fact come back to this world and have awareness of the events that unfold here and learn of their relati
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How much distance must be traversed in order for us to have to shorten the prayer (qasr)? For people that live in America what is the basis for establishing a shortened prayer: Do we use the end of the actual city or do we use the walls of the city?
8494 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Can a soul or Jinn bother a human being?
16093 2009/11/24 TraditionalWe know very little about Jinns, but hadiths say that Jinns are responsible for their acts and have different beliefs, some are obedient towards Allah while others are not, the same as humans. Althoug
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If I perform tayammum instead of wudhu or ghusl because of shortage of time, will it be acceptable?
12892 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Why is capital punishment used upon someone who becomes an apostate (murtad), and how is this sentence in accordance with the essence of religious teachings?
11411 2009/11/24 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe reason behind this ruling is that the announcement of apostasy was not a result of matters within the bounds of personal freedom or logical conclusions. Rather, apostasy was often utilized as a si
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Who was Yazid the son of Abu Sufyan? Is there someone by the name of Yazid who was the brother of Muawiyah
10026 2009/11/24 تاريخ بزرگانIn the history of Bani Ummayid rule in the beginning of Islam, two Yazids have been named. The first was Yazid Ibn Abi Sufyan and the second, was Yazid Ibn Muawiyah. As you can see, the name of the so
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Can we not cover all of our hair due to hair loss and because the doctor has asked us to do so?
5925 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceThe hijab is a very important matter to the extent that the Quran has even directly spoken of it. Allah ( swt ) says in surah Nur:“And tell the faithful women to cast down their looks and to guard the
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Can you please explain why it is haram to marry the wives of the prophet after his demise?
11801 2009/11/24 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to verse 6 of surah Ahzab, the wives of the prophet ( pbuh ) are like the mothers of the believers and have the ruling of their mothers. Consequently, marrying them is haram. Numerous reason
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If the imam of a jama’ah prayer doesn’t observe the correct recitation in some cases (even after being reminded), is it still permissible to follow him?
5836 2009/10/22 Laws and JurisprudenceThe viewpoint of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:1- According to an obligatory precaution, it is necessary to observe the correct I’rabs ( vowels ) during the prayer.2- Correct recitation