Questions Archive
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Does the knowledge of the imams, as portrayed by the Shias, contradict Khatamiyyah?
6865 2011/11/21 ModernThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is it wrong to have doubts about the Imamate of some of the Imams?
6638 2011/11/21 TraditionalIslamic beliefs are like a connected chain, such that if one part is missing, then the whole chain will be useless and have no benefit. This situation is similar in regard to believing in the Imams; b
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How can we be assured of the issuance of hadiths from the infallible imams?
8843 2011/11/21 Science of narratorsOne’s trust in history can to an extent be attained through the clues, evidence, proof and fame that have been passed down generation after generation and from era to era. The clues and evidence for c
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What is the difference between an imam and a prophet?
10187 2011/11/21 TraditionalThere are differences between the imams and the Holy Prophet that are mentioned in the ahadith, but in order to keep this article short, we will only mention a summary of these differences. For more i
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Did the Imams have knowledge of the unseen?
10398 2011/11/21 TraditionalAccording to Quranic teachings, complete knowledge of the unseen only belongs to Allah, and it is Him that knows everything about this world. Some of Allah’s special servants are informed of secrets a
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What educational system is followed in Iranian Howzah schools?
7565 2011/11/21 History of FiqhToday education in Iranian Howzah schools starts when students attend these schools after finishing middle school or high school ( and achieving a diploma ) . During their educational career they pass
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What acts eliminate major sins?
8046 2011/11/21 PracticalThe sins that people commit are not all alike in terms of their greatness and the forgiveness of different sins depends on the kind of sin that has been committed. Some sins can be forgiven by only sa
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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.
8558 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceFrom 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 respo
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8598 2011/11/21 SystemPeople are one of the fundamental factors in the Islamic government and play the following roles:1- Choosing the Islamic government2- Selecting the government’s high ranking officials, either directly
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What is the wisdom behind creation? Please mention logical arguments in this regard. If the world was created for man to develop and reach perfection, then why didn’t Allah just create man perfect in the first place?
11013 2011/11/21 TraditionalAllah is a transcendental entity and possesses all excellences. At the same time, creation is a means of grace and Allah is graceful. His unlimited grace calls for him to create whatever has the poten
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What is the Islamic law about touching the name "Allah" in different languages without Wudhu? What is the ruling about touching the word "Israel" (which means Abdullah)?
8121 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is haraam, as an obligatory precaution, to touch the Name of Allah, without Wudhu, in whichever language it may have been written. And it is also haraam to touch, without Wudhu, the blessed names o
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Is there is any problem in touching the script of the Holy Quran without Wudhu? What if a person touches the script by mistake?
7256 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is haraam to touch the script of the holy Qur an with any part of one s body, without performing Wudhu. However, there is no harm in touching the translation of the holy Qur an, in any language, wi
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Is there any objection to wearing hair gel and does wearing the gel affect the wudhu?
10121 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceOne of the mandatory conditions that must be met during wudhu is that water should be made to reach all parts of wudhu. One of the parts of wudhu is the head which must be wiped with the wudhu moistur
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What is the Islamic law about carrying the Quran throughout the day or when one is entering a toilet?
6630 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceThere is no problem in carrying the Quran. However, there are certain points which you should keep in mind: 1. It is makrooh ( abominable ) to carry the Quran in the state of Janabat [ 1 ] and Hayz (
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If there are brown spots on one’s skin, can that individual eliminate them through laser surgery with the permission of his/her spouse?
6394 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceThe following are the opinions of some of the Maraj’i in regard to undergoing surgery to remove brown spots from the skin through laser technology:Grand Ayatollah Khamene’i ( May Allah prolong his lif
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What are the punishments for shaking hands with a non-Mahram, physical contact and not observing Islamic modest dress?
18330 2011/11/21 Laws and JurisprudenceDifferent punishments and penalties have been reported, in our religious sources, for the sins mentioned in the question. We will suffice to quoting a few traditions in this regard:A ) Shaking hands w
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What does it mean for Friday and congregational prayer leaders to be just? Does the concept of justice differ in regard to both of them?
5883 2011/11/20 Laws and JurisprudenceOffice of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) : Justice ( adalah ) means that quality of the inner spirit with which a man can abstain from carnal desires and can develop a comm
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Is it permissible for a person to give Khums to his own son who is a religious student?
6685 2011/11/20 Laws and JurisprudenceOffice of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :You should pay Khums dues to Wali Amr ( guardian of the affairs of Muslims ) or his authorized representative. Spending Khums for
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What is the reason for mourning for Imam Hussein (a.s)?
8349 2011/11/19 History of FiqhThe events which have taken place in the history of every society hold valuable experiences and lessons that have been achieved with great pain and at a heavy price. Those experiences and lessons are
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Why has God introduced Himself as "Allah" (alif, lām, lām and ha)? Why not another
6954 2011/11/17 TraditionalThis name ( Allah ) is used for the Necessary Being ( wajibul wujud ) whose existence is obligatory and pure in all terms. He possesses all the qualities of perfection. To refer to such a being, diffe
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What is the meaning of the word "Allah"?
12744 2011/11/17 TraditionalThe word Allah which is translated into God is a particular and the most comprehensive name of God. Hazrat Ali ( a.s. ) explaining the meaning of Allah said, Allah means the worshipped one, by Whom pe
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If a woman has to perform Kaffara and fast for 60 days of which 31 days must be consecutive, how is that possible if she has a monthly menses cycle?
6274 2011/11/16 Laws and JurisprudenceAs for the fasts which should be observed consecutively ( e.g. the Kaffara of the fast which has been made obligatory by way of breaking the fast intentionally or by way of Nadhr ) , if a woman cannot
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I cannot marry now because the circumstances are not ready. What should I do to avoid falling into a sin?
6093 2011/11/12 PracticalDear User, As you know one of the aims of marriage is to gratify the sexual needs and instincts and there are other purposes also for marriage which have been enumerated and explained in their appropr
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Would you be able to tell me whether the book Shawahid al-Tanzil has an authentic chain going back to Haskani?
11558 2011/11/12 Contextual studyShawahid al-Tanzil is one of the important books that has drawn the attention of Muslim scholars and intellectuals all over the Islamic world. There is a difference among the scholars as to the religi
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Where are the graves of prophets like Shoaib, Lot, Yusuf, Yunus, Adam, Abraham etc.? How did they die? Do they have tombs? If they do, where are they located?
28706 2011/11/10 تاريخ بزرگانThere are not precise details about the lives of many personalities and nobles including the divine prophets except a few of them; the historical sources lack any information about their lives, the ci
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There is a tradition which says that the good-doing Jinns do not enter Paradise; rather they will be made to stand along with sinful Shiites in between Paradise and Hell. What is your opinion in this regard?
8228 2011/11/09 Contextual studyThere are many verses in the Holy Quran which indicate that the Jinns are also duty-bound like humans and they are held responsible for their deeds; and they receive the rewards for their deeds whatso
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Did the Imams battle for power and did they want a hereditary form of government?
7671 2011/11/09 TraditionalFirstly, the seerah ( biography ) of the Imams shows that the Imams did not struggle for power nor did they have a craving for power. If at times they were defending their rights, it was because they
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Given that I had sexual intercourse with my ex-husband one month after Khula divorce, what is the Islamic ruling about my second marriage several years later with another man. Were the divorce and the second marriage valid?
16192 2011/11/08 Laws and JurisprudenceDear user, we explained all the probable suppositions concerning divorce in our previous answer to your question ( No.6795 ) . We see that you have not stated whether or not you had complete martial
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What is the Islamic law about a man's relationship with his wife after divorce?
9515 2011/11/08 Laws and JurisprudenceIt would have been good of you to provide us with details about the said relations and the marriage so that you might not need to study the different rules concerning the circumstances that can be sim
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Is this saying, "O, Ali! Telling a lie is good in three places: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and making promise to a wife" in contradiction with the Persian view about telling a lie such as Cyrus's saying "A Persian man does not tell a lie even in a battle.
6538 2011/11/08 PracticalAlthough telling the truth is very important according to our religious teachings, basically it has been, though apparently and formally, accepted as a principle in most human communities. However, in
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Conditions and Method of Friday Prayer
9973 2011/11/08 Laws and JurisprudenceFriday prayer is one of the acts of worship about which an entire Sura has been revealed denoting its significance. The prayer consists of 2 sermons which begin with praise and glorification of Allah.
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Is Wali al-Faqih infallible according to you?
6293 2011/11/08 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to traditions and sayings of the Infallibles ( a.s ) , infallibility is restricted to 14 people including the Prophet ( s ) , Hazrat Zahra ( s.a ) and the 12 Shiite Imams. Therefore, Wali al
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Let me know the history of the pictures and portraits of the Prophet of Islam (s). Is it permissible, according to Islamic law, to draw a picture of the Prophet (s) and dedicate it to someone?
6546 2011/11/03 Laws and JurisprudenceYour question consists of two parts: ( 1 ) The history of drawing pictures of the Infallibles ( a.s ) ; ( 2 ) The Islamic law about drawing and distributing such pictures. Historically, these pictures
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What is the station of intercession on the Day of Resurrection?
8590 2011/11/03 TraditionalShafa ah ( intercession ) is derived from shaf which means even as opposed to odd - the interceder adds his own recommendation to the plea of the petitioner; in this way the number of pleaders becomes
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What are the causes of the emergence and development of different sects among Muslims?
23525 2011/11/03 TraditionalThere are different factors involved in the emergence of different sects, religions and denominations among Muslims. They include the following: Discarding the Holy Prophet s Will and recommendations