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What is the difference between Satan and the carnal soul?

13708 2013/11/11 Theoretical

Man s real identity which is called soul has numerous aspects and layers. Quran mentions its three states ( carnal, self-reproaching and peaceful ) . The carnal soul is formed when animalistic desire
Is it a sin to curse someone in one’s mind?

28032 2012/08/06 Theoretical

Sins are sometimes committed outwardly and other times they may have and inner and intellectual aspects. When a person tells a lie or backbites someone or commits such prohibitions, he is said to have
If a non-Muslim gives us salaams saying “Assalaamu Alaykum”, how should we respond?

9469 2012/04/17 Theoretical

One of the issues that has been emphasized in our religious teachings is greeting other believers with salams. There are exceptions to this teaching though, greeting non-Muslims being one of them. In
How can I counter spells?

9993 2012/02/15 Theoretical

Even though spells aren’t superstitious and may have substantial effects, not every person has the power to cast spells. Moreover, most individuals who claim to have the knowledge of casting spells ar
What does Islam recommend for a man to be cleaned and well-dressed?

10830 2012/02/14 Theoretical

Observing cleanliness is necessary everywhere and for all men and women. One should always keep his body and clothes clean and tidy. He should wash his hands and face every morning brush his teeth an
Can you introduce some books on daily mustahabb and makruh acts?

7624 2012/01/17 Theoretical

We pray for your tawfiq, the books listed below are ones that contain mustahabb daily acts:1- Miftāḥ al-Falāḥ, by Sheikh Baha’i.2- Falāḥ al-Sā’il, by Seyed b. Tawus.3- al-Murāqabāt, by Mirza Jawad Agh
Are the punishments for some sins harsher and greater by many folds than the punishments for some other sins?

7389 2012/01/04 Theoretical

It is inferred from the Holy Qur an and traditions of the Ahlul-Bayt ( a.s. ) that there are different degrees of torments in hell, proportioned to the different degrees of sins on earth. The Quran co
What is the best way for the couple's understanding of each other?

7316 2011/12/17 Theoretical

The biggest capital in a couple s life is honesty and truthfulness, and, perhaps, the worst and the biggest cause of dispute and difference between husband and wife is dishonesty and lack of trust. It
What are the names of Shia's most important Hadith collections (sources)?

12932 2011/12/03 Contextual study

The Shia school is very rich in terms of reliable hadith collections thanks to the ahadith of the Holy Prophet ( s ) and his pure progeny. The infallible Imams, peace be upon them, are the closest peo
If every wish is supposed to be granted through dua, then what is our own role in our lives?

8675 2011/10/23 Theoretical

The religion of Islam is a religion that combines between the exterior and the interior, the material and spiritual aspects. God is the creator of the wind and cloud, and rainfall depends on the rules
What is E'tikaf?

8403 2011/07/07 Theoretical

Literally, E tikaf ( cleave to a mosque ) means to stay or remain at a place or to cleave to smething. E tikaf in Islamic law is a pious practice consisting of a period of retreat at a sacred place fo
What is the reason behind respecting the Seyeds? Is there a difference between the Seyeds and other people in their status in this world and the hereafter?

8583 2011/06/14 Theoretical

The word “Seyyed” means “sir”, “honorable” and “chief” and when used by Shias and in Farsi it refers to those who descend from the prophet through Lady Fatimah. However, individuals that descend from
Why is there corruption in Islamic Governments?

8176 2011/05/22 Theoretical

The reason for corruption in Islamic Governments is summarized in one sentence by the Quran: The lack of faith in God and condemnation of taaghut ( whatever is not in accord with the divine ) . On the
If I have a sexual relationship with someone else, what is its ruling?

6815 2010/09/09 Theoretical

Salam AleikumYou need to pay attention to the following points:a ) If one wife fulfills your sexual needs, it is better to remain faithful to that one person, as you put it. However, in the case of ne
Why do women oppose temporary marriage, and can a woman ask for divorce upon learning of her husband’s temporary marriage?

8526 2010/09/09 Theoretical

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Does committing some sins like suicide automatically entail entering Hell?

7619 2010/09/04 Theoretical

Some sins, due to their quality, leave no opportunity to repent and will lead their committers to the irreversible path of Hell, the same way falling from heights without employing a parachute or land
In Islam can we confess our sins to another person?

33756 2010/08/14 Theoretical

In the religion of Islam nobody has the permission to disclose their sins ( small or big ) and unveil their secrets to anybody. The reason why is, to begin with, man’s honor and respect is so valued a
I would like to know what you think about the answer I received regarding a question on the blessings of the first ten days of Dhilhijjah that I asked another center for Islamic inquiries.

6973 2010/04/20 Theoretical

There is no doubt that the first ten days of Dhilhijjah are very blessed days. There are many hadiths in Shia sources on the blessings these days have, here is one example: “علی بن موسى بن طاوس فی کتا
Will there be a new creation after the end of this world?

14516 2010/02/09 Traditional

Since Allah ( swt ) is the All-Emanating and All-Graceful, and His grace is never-ending, grace calls for Him to continuously create, and He creates everything that deserves to be created. His grace m
Can you introduce some books on marriage in Islam?

7477 2010/01/21 Theoretical

Dear sister, there are many books on this subject but unfortunately, only a few have been translated to English. There is one book that we recommend that has been translated as well with the title of
What is the way to become free from fornication and how is one supposed to repent from it?

8658 2009/10/22 Theoretical

The 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
What is the starting point for purifying the soul?

10623 2009/09/23 Theoretical

Purification 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
What do you suggest for mut’ah to be practiced more in society?

11080 2009/09/23 Theoretical

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Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?

32690 2007/05/24 Traditional

The Prophet of Islam’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bayt are the same as the people of the cloak: Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) . The proof for this is numerous traditions narrate
Please provide me with a dua that will help me to find a pious and suitable wife.

18685 2007/04/10 Theoretical

Allah has established methods for everything; if one wants to get a positive result he must act in accordance to the method. The way to find a suitable spouse is through precise research and knowing t
Does the recitation of some Duas, like Dua Ahd, have an effect if recited more or less than the specific period mentioned?

10306 2007/02/27 Hadith

Every good deed is made up has two aspects: The deed itself, and the right intention. That is, a deed is accepted by the Almighty when the action is a good one, as well as the intention for it, which

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Does God, the Exalted, forgive an adulterer?

7219 Practical 2012/09/25

Dear User, God, the Compassionate and the Merciful, has promised to forgive all the sins of the penitent, even the sin of associating with Him a partner.[1] It is necessary to note that repentance from adultery or fornication is not ...
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7613 Traditional 2013/12/09

There is no disagreement among Muslims about the necessity of Imam's knowledge. However the discrepancy exists about the quantity and quality of his knowledge. Shiites believe that the Imam should, at least, have the knowledge required for imamate [leadership], happiness and guidance of mankind. He should also ...
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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?

13779 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/08/21

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 their religious duties from him. There are three ways of identifying the ...
What is teyyul-ard?

7292 Theoretical 2010/07/20

There are different views on the true essence of teyyul-ard. One would be the theory of “اعدام و ایجاد” or “Existentiation and Elimination” of the renowned mystic, Ibn Arabi. According to this theory, the person eliminates his existence in one place and existentiates it in ...
According to which Quranic command do religious minorities living in Islamic countries like Iran, who enforce the law of hijab, have to observe the hijab?

10721 Modern 2009/04/21

This might be a question to many; why do Muslim women have to wear the hijab, and moreover, why do non-Muslims who live in Muslim countries (who enforce this Islamic ruling such as Iran) have to observe it as well?A few points and principles need to ...
How are prayers whose time has passed to be recited; with a loud or silent voice?

8536 Laws and Jurisprudence 2009/07/19

Prayers whose times have passed, making them qadha, must be recited the same way they would be recited if they were ada and prayed on time. For instance, if one misses the fajr (morning) prayer and wants to make it up later during the day, he has to ...
Was the verse 100 of chapter 9 (i.e. And as for the foremost, the first of the Muhajirs and the Ansars) revealed about Imam Ali? If so, why are the words and structure of the verse in plural?

9324 Quranic Studies 2012/09/22

The question whether or not verse 100 of chapter 9 (al-Tawbah) has been revealed about Imam Ali (as) does not have any effect on his being the first Muslim because there is an all out consensus that the first lady to embrace Islam among women was Khadija, ...
Can you provide a short biography of Imam Hussein (AS)?

7488 امام حسین ع 2018/10/16

Historians unanimously believe that Shia”s third Imam was born in the holy city of Medina but there are little differences as to the date of his birth. Sheikh Tusi (460 A.H.) says that the Imam (AS) was born on third of Sha”ban in the fourth hegira year
If a man has an illegitimate relationship with a married woman, but they aren't sure if penetration actually took place between the two, have they committed adultery?

12119 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/10/23

Fornication and indiscriminate relationship with women is one of the biggest evils in the society that leads to a lot of irreparable damages. Based on this, this type of relationship is forbidden and strongly detested in Islam, and that is why Islam has ordered not to even get ...

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?

156761 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?

111725 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 ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

110858 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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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?

110121 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 ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

110078 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.

104768 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?

91975 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?

90269 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?

82530 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?

68618 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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