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What is the precise meaning of Alhamdulillah and Subhan’Allah

25511 2011/04/20 Traditional

The literal meaning of Hamd is praise, the opposite of condemnation and dishonor. Tasbih is characterized as glorifying God, making void and absolving Him of all deficiencies, needs, parallels and all

What is Islam's ruling on owning a pet wolf?

19743 2011/04/11 Laws and Jurisprudence

Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it by itself.Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it

Are the Imams witnessing our actions?

8206 2011/04/11 Traditional

The Quranic verses and also narrations ( revayāt ) indicate that the Imams ( a.s. ) are aware of our actions throughout the day and night, and that our deeds are presented to them. As for why one Imam

Why did Ali (a.s.) not lead even a single prayer when the Prophet (pbuh) was ill?

8824 2011/04/09 Traditional

Firstly, we have no reliable evidence to prove that Abu Bakr led the prayers after the incident of Ghadir Khum and during the Holy Prophet s illness.Secondly, the qualities and specifications which qu

What is the Islamic law about hanging pictures of human and animate beings inside a mosque?

12774 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

To reach the answer to your question, it is necessary to take notice of the following points: 1 – The jurists have said: Offering prayers is makrooh ( abominable ) at certain places including facing t

Marja'eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term which is antonymous with the word "Taqlid". In Islamic legal terminology taqlid refers to the practice of following the decisions of a religious authority without necessarily examining the scriptural basis or reasoning of that decision. In Islamic jurisprudence taqlid of someone regarded as a learned religious authority is completely acceptable and rational in the details of the laws of the religion (shariah), such as matters of worship and personal affairs.

8422 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

Marja eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term the opposite of which is the term Taqlid . That is to say, whoever is a Marj a, others are his muqallid ( followers ) . In order to

What are the special fadhilat (prime) times of the five daily prayers?

9384 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is recommended that a person should offer the five daily prayers at their respective prescribed times. That is to say, each prayer should be offered at its special time of significance ( fadhilat )

Why was a Quranic verse sent down giving the Prophet (pbuh) permission not to respect his wives' turns?

9945 2011/04/06 Traditional

Based on what is inferred from religious sources, the marriages of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) have been on account of certain cultural, emotional, political, social and religious expediencies. Consider

We have a Marja (source of emulation) to follow but we are not following him in our lives. I believe we are following him only nominally, aren't we?

6690 2011/04/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taqlid does not mean choosing a Marja, buying his Resalah ( Epistle of Islamic Laws ) , keeping it in your house and then telling others that he is your Marja. In real sense, Taqlid means acting in ac

What are the definition, place and necessity of Taqlid?

8594 2011/04/06 Modern

‘Aql or reason which is endorsed by the Shari’ah and associated with jurisprudence is different from the manipulative intellect which we use in our lives. Although the intellect is also endorsed by di

Who is Abdul Qadir Gilani?

11318 2011/03/14 Theoretical

Abdul Qadir Gilani known as Ghaus-e-Azam was a sixth century mystic and a narrator who was born in the north of Iran and died in Baghdad. He was the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi order. Historically,

Is it okay to say kazalikallahu rabbi in the second rak'at after any sura or only Sura-e Ikhlas?

7717 2011/03/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is Mustahab ( recommended ) to say “Kazalikallahu Rabbi” after Sura-e Ikhlas once, twice or thrice, in every rak at in which Sura-e Ikhlas is recited after Sura al-Hamd. Therefore this zikr ( recit

What is the reason behind Imam of Mahdi's remaining in occultation despite there are Shiite governments in the world?

11680 2011/03/10 Traditional

The occultation of the Imam of Time ( atf ) does not mean that the Imam is living a paranormal or different life. For example, he is not living in a cave and the likes of such places. In fact, accordi

Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) order Abu Bakr, during his illness, to lead the congregational prayers?

22028 2011/03/05 تاريخ بزرگان

Some narrations have been related in the Sunni sources concerning the appointment of Abu Bakr by the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) as a prayer leader. In case we accept them, some unacceptable complications

Whose advice should I seek and who gives better advice, a psychologist or a religious expert?

6665 2011/03/05 Practical

Given the details you have provided in your message a brief answer to your question is as follows: 1 – As for consulting a psychologist or a religious expert, we should say that psychology and religio

What are the methods to prove that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet (pbuh) through revelation?

11573 2011/03/05 Quranic Studies

There are a few methods that can be imagined in regards to the descent of the Quran through revelation. They are enumerated as under: First method: In this method the sayings of the Infallibles are us

Is it okay to say "Ali is the inheritor"?

8188 2011/02/15 Traditional

An heir is someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property or position of another without an external cause like purchase and sale, dedication etc. rather by descent and right of relat

Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?

8516 2011/02/14 The infallibles

To deal with all the questions in your message at length will definitely take a long time. However, a general answer to your question would be as follows: Acquiring education in all disciplines and fi

Why does God command us not to prostrate for anyone other than Him but He contradicts His Own saying by commanding angels to prostrate in front of man?

8314 2011/02/13 Traditional

Servitude to anyone other than God is undesirable and prohibited and similarly prostration is not permissible, if it implies glorifying and worshipping someone other than God. However, if the very pro

Why do Shiite Muslims, who worship the One God, prostrate on a stone towards the Ka'bah?

9016 2011/02/12 Traditional

Shiite Muslims are monotheists and they worship the One God and prostrate only for Him. However, according to Islam, there are certain conditions for Sajdah in the prayers. One of those conditions is

Is Khums payable on the money which I have saved for enrolling myself for the obligatory Hajj?

11285 2011/02/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Please give me a list of suitable Islamic websites in English which we could give to non-Muslims who may use them to know about Islam and Shiism? Kindly, also advise us as to what we can say to these people to encourage them to visit these websites and read their contents? (Please, reply in English, if possible.)

7912 2011/02/12 Practical

Dear brother in Islam,Salamun alaikum,Below are links to a few good Islamic websites that we believe you can use to find information about Islam and Shiism. Obviously, each of the websites has its spe

Which Imam is the Sayyids' great grandfather?

7298 2011/02/12 Laws and Jurisprudence

ثWe need to mention that in order for you to know about someone s ancestors, it is necessary to refer to genealogists as we have no knowledge or specialization in this regard.To give a short and gener

Why weren't the Holy Prophet's wives called Ummul Muslimeen instead of Ummul Momineen?

12438 2011/02/08 Exegesis

The title Ummul Momineen ( Mother of the Believers ) is derived from the sixth verse of Chapter al-Ahzab of the Quran. In view of the contexts surrounding the verse, it can be said that the word Momin

When did the epithet of "Ummul Momineen" come into being?

14535 2011/02/08 Exegesis

The title Mother of the Believers ( Ummul Momineen ) was first used in the time of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) following the revelation of the sixth verse of Chapter al-Ahzab concerning the Prophet s wi

What is Sufism? Was Imam Khomeini (r.a) a Sufi?

15337 2011/01/27 Practical

The lexical root of tasawwuf is variously traced to sūf wool , referring to the simple wool-made cloaks the early Muslim ascetics wore and who claimed to purify their inner self from filth and stay aw

If there are two suitors one of whom is faithful and irritable and the other faithless but lenient, which one is preferable?

8247 2011/01/27 Practical

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Is the repentance of an apostate accepted? Do his body and clothe get ritually pure with repentance?

7681 2011/01/20 Practical

Repentance is a move towards salvation and one s serious decision to stop committing sins is by itself a great victory which opens the gates of divine mercy to the penitent. In fact, he who has reache

How is it possible for aged people to acquire Hawzah (seminary) education?

7302 2011/01/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is it possible to get distance education and learning in the Islamic seminaries?

6309 2011/01/16 Practical

Dear brother in Islam, Salamun alaikum, You can attend level one classes of the Islamic seminary freely and without enrollment. Then you should prepare yourself for the admission tests which are held

If a Muslim individual converts to Christianity after conducting comprehensive research, will he be considered an apostate and sentenced to death?

10516 2011/01/16 Philosophy of Religion and Law

Although the religion of Islam calls upon all mankind to accept divine unity, it does not coerce them into accepting it because faith and belief cannot be based on force and compulsion. Indeed, this d

How should one go about identifying the most learned Mujtahid, if the testimonies of the witnesses contradict each other?

7501 2011/01/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

All grand jurists have said in their edicts that there are three ways of identifying a Mujtahid, and the A alam:First: when a person is certain that a particular person is a Mujtahid, or the most lear

A Christian woman converted to Islam so as to be able to marry me. I believe she converted to Islam apparently and only to marry me. Can I get a divorce from her?

7173 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:1. You are free to get a divorce from her.2. Try to guide her and if she is guided, it would be very much better than to ta

Is it necessary to take part in all the secular school programs?

6928 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :Taking part in such activities is a matter of precaution. [ That is, you should exercise precaution by not taking part in those pro

I am not really willing to convert to Christianity but can I pretend to be Christian simply for getting a passport?

6692 2011/01/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:Expressing infidelity and disbelief is by itself considered to be disbelief ( in Islam ) and if it is necessary that one sh

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