Questions Archive
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During Salatul Wahsha should we read Ayatul Kursi till the section that says ‘aliyyul adheem’ or till the section that says, ‘hum feeha khalidoon’?
16033 2009/10/22 Laws and JurisprudenceSalatul Wahsha, also called Salatu Laylatil Dafn ( the prayer of the first night after burial ) , is a prayer that is recited on the first night that a mu’min person has been buried. It is called Sal
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Will a husband and wife, after leaving this world, live together in paradise?
12607 2009/10/22 TraditionalThe specific conditions and details of how we will live in the next world are not completely known to anyone except the infallibles ( masoomeen ) . With this in mind the relationship between a husband
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What do the separate letters (Huruf Muqatta’ah) in the Quran mean?
23544 2009/10/22 Quranic StudiesThe ‘Huruf Muqatta’ah’ are the separate letters located in the beginning of some surahs of the Quran that have no independent meaning. There are different viewpoints regarding these letters; the best
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If a woman remarries in this world, which husband will be her spouse in heaven?
13033 2009/10/22 TraditionalWhen considering the status of a man and woman in the afterlife that were once spouses in this world, several possibilities can be considered:Both the woman and man will be in heaven.The woman will be
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Is it right to limit women?
6493 2009/10/22 PracticalThe spiritual and moral health of a society depends on that of its individuals; men and women, and the spiritual health of individuals is only reachable through training and raising them correctly. I
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Can one do Istikharah for marriage?
7254 2009/10/22 PracticalMarriage has been one of the most important issues and foundations of human societiy since the beginning of human life on earth. Obviously such a critical issue should be dealt with wisely and with kn
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Is the term "Bridge of Sirat" mentioned in the Quran?
29631 2009/10/22 Quranic StudiesAlthough the term the Bridge of Sirat hasn’t been used in the Quran, it has been mentioned in hadiths and traditions. For example Imam Sadiq ( as ) has mentioned this term while explaining the word mi
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Which verses of the Quran are the verses of “Sukhrah”?
13488 2009/10/22 ExegesisThe term Verses of Sukhrah or Verses of Taskhir refer to verses 54 to 56 of surah A’raf, which hadiths have spoken about the benefits of their recitation.
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Isn't there a contradiction between when Imam Ali (as) gave his ring to the beggar while in prayer and when an arrow was pulled out of his foot in prayer and he didn’t feel anything?
13078 2009/10/22 Contextual studyIn response to your question, the following points can be pointed to:1- Man has the potential to acquire virtues through performing certain acts that please Allah ( swt ) , and reach a point in which
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Is it permissible for women to not cover their feet and leave them exposed?
25809 2009/10/22 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is it permissible for women to expose their feet the same way they are allowed to expose their hands?
8233 2009/10/22 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What color turban did the Prophet (pbuh) and the Imams (as) wear?
20669 2009/10/22 The infalliblesMany different societies and groups of people, including those in today’s civilized world, use signs and symbols to recognize and communicate with one another. Seyyids, as a result of historical occur
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What is the way to become free from fornication and how is one supposed to repent from it?
7810 2009/10/22 TheoreticalThe best way to be freed of sin is to get rid of ignorance and unawareness. If we continuously remember the greatness and magnanimousness of Allah ( swt ) and the never-ending blessings He has bestowe
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Why is Lady Fatimah’s (as) grave still concealed, while Imam Ali's (as) grave was discovered?
6796 2009/09/23 ModernThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What is the starting point for purifying the soul?
9401 2009/09/23 TheoreticalPurification means to clean your soul of impurity. The Quran has mentioned purifying the soul in various verses but one should know that the basis and starting point of purification varies from person
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Why were we brought to a world in which sinning is possible just because of Prophet Adam’s mistake?
8845 2009/09/23 TraditionalAll prophets of Allah ( swt ) are infallible and invulnerable to sin, and what Prophet Adam ( pbuh ) did was that he simply didn’t take heed in Allah s ( swt ) advice, which is not considered true dis
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What does it mean when it is said that our worship is for our own selves? How is this matter not in conflict with our worship being for Allah (swt)?
8629 2009/09/23 Islamic PhilosophySince Allah ( swt ) is the All-Wise and doesn’t ever order anyone to do anything that is useless, all of our worship that He himself has commanded us to perform bears benefits for us, and since He is
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How can I repent from watching pornographic movies?
22676 2009/09/23 PracticalSin is like a foul-smelling swamp full of sewage; the more one sinks into it, the less he senses its smell, because he actually loses his sense of smell and can t tell that he is drowning anymore.At t
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What is meant by the true and false dawn?
14797 2009/09/23 Laws and JurisprudenceThe “true” and “false” dawns are fiqhi/astronomic terms which refer to specific times of day/night. The false dawn is when a white light rises in the east of the sky. Praying the fajr prayer at this t
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What do you suggest for mut’ah to be practiced more in society?
9991 2009/09/23 TheoreticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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When does the Asr prayer time begin?
11055 2009/09/23 Laws and JurisprudenceThe beginning of the asr prayer time is actually the time of merit for Asr prayer which starts when the specific time for Dhuhr prayer ends.
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How do we return to nothingness?
7464 2009/09/23 Contextual studyThis question doesn t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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After the rise of Imam Mahdi (aj), when will his universal government be established and will poverty and oppression cease to exist afterwards?
13391 2009/09/23 TraditionalWhat hadiths tell us is that Imam Mahdi’s ( aj ) war with the oppressors and tyrants will take eight months and after that, all countries will fall under his rule and a just universal government will
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What is the Mi'raj? Have other prophets other than Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ever had such an experience?
10784 2009/09/23 TraditionalIn Arabic, mi’raj means anything that helps one ascend and go up. In hadith and tafsir terms though, this term refers to the materialistic journey of the prophet ( pbuh ) from Mecca to Jerusalem, and
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Is it permissible to contract a temporary marriage with a Sunni girl without her father’s consent?
8263 2009/09/23 FiqhThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What will Prophet Isa’s (pbuh) role be during the return of Imam Mahdi (aj)?
9247 2009/09/23 TraditionalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Why do we have to perform prayers in Arabic?
8700 2009/09/23 Islamic PhilosophyThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Why aren't we allowed to commit suicide?
9357 2009/09/23 PracticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is Zoroastrianism a divine faith?
9855 2009/09/23 TraditionalBased on the hymns of Gatha, the actual nature of Zoroaster is divine, nevertheless, Avesta’s famous teachings show signs of polytheism, making it an undivine faith. These signs have actually been inn
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Can anyone other than Allah (swt) be aware of the unseen?
13405 2009/09/07 TraditionalGheyb means for something to be hidden from one’s senses, and shahadah means openness and visibility.One thing can be gheyb for a person, while being shahadah for another. It depends on the individual
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Do prophets bear all virtues and perfection, or do they pass some stages in this world as well?
7721 2009/09/03 TraditionalThe infallibles, the prophets and imams, are all human just like everyone else, without any difference from this point of view and this is something that the Quran points to as well.Therefore, it isn
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Shias believe that the majority of the Sahabah were infidels and hypocrites, if so than why didn't they just kill the minority of true believers?
9899 2009/09/01 TraditionalWhat Shias believe regarding the Sahabah is not the abovementioned belief. Shias believe that some of the Sahabah didn t act according to some teachings of Islam after he passed away and that there we
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Please explain what intercession (Shafa’ah) is.
12741 2009/09/01 TraditionalShafa’ah literally denotes the pairing of two things and is commonly used for when a respected person intercedes with a high rank and the like for one who has committed a crime of some sort, asking fo
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Isn’t it self-pride for scholars to introduce themselves as ayatullahs or hujjatul-Islams?
5998 2009/08/29 PracticalHumility is a very praiseworthy virtue that helps a person develop spiritually. On the other hand, arrogance and self-pride are exactly the opposite. Self-pride means for one to show him/herself to ot
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What is the reason for the imams being higher than all prophets other than the prophet of Islam (pbuh)?
18859 2009/08/29 TraditionalIt has been stated in our religious teachings that all prophets and messengers have no advantage and virtue over the imams, other than the fact that they bear prophethood, while the imams are the bear