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How is it possible to differentiate between someone who falsely claims to be a prophet and one who is a true prophet?

5586 2017/05/22 وحی

1. In Arabic the term wahy literally means giving a message quickly and secretly. In Islamic terminology wahy is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication w
What kind of a book is the Quran?

7524 2013/11/25 Exegesis

The Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants. The Quran, w
Were miracles performed by prophets in order to demonstrate the truth of their claims to prophethood or were they to meet the demands of stubborn people? What is meant by “We made from water every living thing”?

7211 2013/05/19 Exegesis

1. It is necessary to note that bringing a miracle is a decisive and clear proof of the authenticity of a prophet s claim to prophethood. It is not, therefore, just to convince people. [ 1 ] 2. The
How can supernatural acts be explained and proven?

11046 2012/04/21 Quranic Studies

Miracles in Islamic theological terms are acts that surpass normal limits that challenge others to do the same and are in accordance with the claims of the person performing them. What is meant by sur
Is God subjugated to natural laws?

6095 2012/03/10 Traditional

Allah is the one who has set all natural laws, and the only thing He is under the influence of, is His own will. The one thing to keep in mind is that His will is that things take place through their

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Is it problematic for a menstruating woman’s husband to satisfy her without any penetration of his organ?

12989 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/15

One of the things which is haram for the menstruating woman, is vaginal intercourse. This is haram both for the man and woman[1], even if only the glans enters and there is no seminal discharge. As a matter of fact, as an obligatory precaution, ...
Is it not possible for someone who is a good person and not Muslim (a Christian) to enter into paradise? Why?

7567 Modern 2007/04/07

The basis of entering heaven is measured by two values; good deeds and faith. Muslims and Shias will enter into heaven so long as they have acted upon the principles which being Muslim or Shia necessitate, ...
When and why were the terms Ayatollah and Hujjat ul-islam began to be used to refer to our scholars? I would like to explore about their origin, meaning and distinctions.

13284 General Terms 2014/09/18

Considering that the word "Ayat" literally means sign or symbol[1], the expression 'Ayatollah' can be used to refer to any signs of God. That is to say, God's every single creature is in fact a sign of God's existence, power and omniscience. There are ...
Could you please provide me with a hadith or Quranic verse regarding the praise of a Mujtahid who is not Masoom?

7454 Laws and Jurisprudence 2007/02/14

In the Holy Quran it says: Yet it is not for the faithful to go forth en masse. But why should not there go forth a group from each of their sections to become learned in religion and to warn their people when they ...
What is the ruling on listening to modern revolutionary rap music?

12429 Fiqh 2006/11/26

Hazrat Grand Ayatollah Khamenehie:Any type of mutrib[1] music which befits carouse gatherings is haram. Hazrat Grand ...
Can a woman refuse to comply with her husband’s request for sexual intercourse?

33477 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/05/26

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If haram property and corrupt environment leave a negative impact on humans, why did some people attain salvation despite living in such an environment?

11276 Practical 2012/09/25

Islam reprimands those who do not refrain from acquiring and consuming haram property since it leaves negative impacts on human's soul and heart as well as his family. Many sins are deeply rooted in man’s polluted soul. Environment also influences human's behavior and plays an ...
Is Dua Kumayl authentic?

10982 History 2012/09/27

Kumayl Ibn Ziyad Nakha’i was a confidant amongst the companions of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (as) and his son Imam Hasan Mujtaba and this sublime Du'a was first heard from the beautiful, though anguished, voice of Imam Ali (as). This dua has been narrated in Mesbah ...
What are the causes of the emergence and development of different sects among Muslims?

23493 Traditional 2011/11/03

There 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 about his successor, Imam Ali (a.s.), the influence and infiltration of the followers of other religions into the ...
Did Imam Ali (AS) fight all innovations when he was in power?

7358 امام علی ع و خلفا 2017/01/24

It was only 25 years after the demise of the Prophet of Islam (S) that the Muslim caliphate got back on its original track. After coming to power and becoming apparently a caliph, Imam Ali (AS) vowed to do away with all the innovations that had come ...

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?

148825 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?

108511 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 ...
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?

106148 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 ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

105021 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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

102747 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.

101438 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?

88964 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?

87682 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?

79218 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?

64850 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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