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Taking into consideration the uniformity of the resources used by Mujtahids, why is there sometimes discrepancy in their opinions?

8330 2007/02/14 Modern

Having an identical opinion and fatwa amongst Mujtahids is dependent upon several things: Usage of identical Ijtihad resourcesUniformity in prerequisite resources which Ijtihad is contingent uponUnifo

What causes jello to become haram or halal?

20222 2007/02/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

There exists different types of jello; some are deemed halal, others haram. The criterion which classifies jello as being either halal or haram to consume, is that of its initial ingredients. Assuming

What is the ruling on forming lines in congregational, when a third person joins in?

9606 2007/02/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

In reference to the incident which you experienced, we must first look at the principals of forming lines in congregational prayer from a fiqhi point of view:The person following in prayer should not

What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?

8844 2007/02/10 Modern

Asalaamu Alaikum,Other than the topics which he has conveyed in his public announcements ( which are available on his website [ 1 ] ) the Supreme Leader has not expressed anything else in particular.

Is it true that some Muslim Gnostics can fly or levitate?

12444 2007/02/08 Practical

That which you have mentioned is an effect and result of Man’s spiritual strength, sometimes this may come about by acting in accordance with religious laws and legitimate ascetic discipline. This mea

I would like to know who was the first scholar who presented the concept of Wilayat Al- Faqih?

9652 2007/01/24 Laws and Jurisprudence

The concept of “Wilayate Faqih” means the government of an Islamic society which is headed by someone who has reached the level of Ijtihad ( Ability to answer contemporary questions based on Islamic c

Is it haram to look at or research magic?

27991 2007/01/23 Laws and Jurisprudence

In Islam, learning, teaching, and or getting paid to do magic is unlawful and haram. However if learning magic or witchcraft is for the purpose of nullifying it then it is not haram. Therefore watchin

Who is the present most knowledgeable Marja? Who is the next most knowledgeable Marja after him? Who can distinguish who is most knowledgeable?

15114 2007/01/23 Laws and Jurisprudence

Doing taqlid to the grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenehie has priority. One of the conditions for taqlid from a mujtahid is that he be most knowledgeable. But it must be taken into consideration that

What is Shirk?

36388 2007/01/21 Traditional

Literally, shirk means to allocate; technically, in Quranic terminology, shirk – in contrast to hanif – signifies the process of allocating someone/thing as the Almighty Allah’s partner or equal. Hani

What is the ruling on child custody in the absence of the father?

7280 2007/01/17 Laws and Jurisprudence

Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s responseAccording to Islamic principles, assuming a child’s father passes away, the right to having custody of the child is, also, awarded to the mother up until the child a

What is the ruling on bank interest in non-Muslim countries?

17307 2007/01/17 Laws and Jurisprudence

Concerning bank transactions in non-Islamic countries, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s verdict reads as follows:“Paying interest ( usury [ riba ] ) is haram ( forbidden ) i.e. borrowing money from a bank o

What should a single person, who marriage is difficult for, and has committed masturbation do?

9432 2007/01/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

Masturbation is haram ( forbidden ) ; this prohibition extends to all people and no-one is allowed to offer any type of excuse for committing such a sin. Those who experience difficulty in executing a

What is the Islamic point of view on cosmetic surgery, such as laser eye surgery, breast implants, liposuction etc., considering that some people recognize them as things which increase the quality of one's life and or self-esteem, while others say that we should not change that which Allah has given to us?

15323 2007/01/14 Fiqh

Cosmetic surgery is not problematic as long as it doesn’t cause harm to the body. Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s Response Cosmetic surgery, per se, is permissible as long as it doesn’t require a non-mahra

What is the duty of those following the prayer, when the Imam makes a mistake?

9730 2007/01/10 Fiqh

Assuming the Imam of a congregational salat either doubts the number of units ( rak’ahs ) recited or recites the salat in error, the ma’mumin ( those following the Imam in salat ) may inform the Imam

When Maghrib and Isha prayer become Qaza?

50658 2007/01/10 Fiqh

The answer given to the question by the office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei is as follow: The last time for performing Maghrib and Isha prayer is at canonical midnight. ( i.e: 11 hours after, the cano

What is the ruling on wearing makeup in public?

10859 2007/01/10 Fiqh

1 2 : It is not permissible and there is no difference between the various means employed for beauty or make-up purposes.3 : Assuming laity ( urf ) deems it as ‘beauty’ ( zeenat ) , it is not permissi

What does Islam say about Human being living on other planets?

11580 2007/01/09 Laws and Jurisprudence

Two aspects come to mind when we think about life on other planets:Are there any signs of life, existence or living beings on other planets? Is it possible for human beings to live on othe

Is it lawful to get a marital judgment from a non-Muslim government?

7102 2007/01/07 Fiqh

Referring to judicial arbitrators in non-Muslim and oppressive governments, and requesting their help is not permissible, save in cases where attaining one s right is dependent upon it, and there is n

Are the prayers of someone who would masturbate without making a Janabat Ghusl correct if they were not aware of the ruling?

11135 2007/01/07 Laws and Jurisprudence

No, his previous salats will be deemed void and he ought to compensate for those salats which were executed whilst in a stae of janabah. Being purified from states of hadath ( state of impurity which

If someone becomes Junub while asleep, what kind of Ghusl should they make?

11045 2007/01/07 Fiqh

In both instances, one is required to execute the janabah ghusl. Note that such a ghusl is obligatory whenever semen is ejaculated ( as well as in other situations ) – be it during sleep or whilst awa

Is a divorce done by SMS permissible?

9804 2007/01/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

The divorce process, in Islam, beholds a number of prerequisites.Conditions attributed to the man ( who executes the divorce ) include:1. sanity ( ought not be insane ) 2. pubescent ( can’

If a woman has not received alimony for 5 months, is she considered divorced?

8802 2007/01/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

Executing a divorce, in Islam, is a choice which pertains to the husband; hence, women cannot divorce themselves from their spouses. The husband’s not paying his wife’s canonically-required expenses (

How many scholars or legal authorities are or have been hafizes of the Quran?

8850 2007/01/04 Quranic Studies

Quranic memorization is one of the most admirable and praiseworthy practices which had become prevalent amongst the Muslims since the time of the noble prophet ; it has always been conside

when a Muslim woman is about to marry someone who has moral issues, can other people who have information about this person let this woman know?

7146 2007/01/04 Laws and Jurisprudence

Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s responseInforming the lady is not necessary; canonically, the execution of the aforementioned tests are, also, not necessary.Grand Ayatollah Makarim’s responseObligatory pre

What must be said during the temporary marriage and what are its terms and conditions?

18467 2007/01/04 Laws and Jurisprudence

In order to carry out a temporary ( concubine ) marriage contract, a number of prerequisites ought to be executed: ( i ) the contract s formula ought to be read out. Consent ( from

What relationship do the believers have with the Quran during the Presence of a Masoom?

10624 2007/01/01 Traditional

The Quran is the word of God, and it is a book for studying, understanding, and acting in accordance with, in order for mankind to maintain a prosperous life. However, the comprehension an

Did Satan have children, and if so, are they cursed as well?

25807 2007/01/01 Exegesis

Satan has a number of children which help him and almost all of his children have chosen the same path as he has and thus have been cursed and rejected as well, except for a few of them; l

How can I find out the timetable for prayer in my country according to Shia scholars?

11376 2006/12/10 Laws and Jurisprudence

The criterion in the times to make prayer is sunrise and sunset. According to this, fajr prayer comes in as soon as night is over and the whiteness coming form the east moves up and gradually spreads

Is it haram to work at a restaurant that sells alcohol or to work at an institute that funds Israel?

10306 2006/12/03 Laws and Jurisprudence

The Supreme Leader s response to this question: Is it permissible to work at a factory that produces canned pork goods or at nightclubs or other corrupt establishments? And what is the rul

Is it permissible to steal from non-Muslims?

29181 2006/12/02 Fiqh

The following responses were gathered from offices of Legal Authorities: Usurpation and forcible acquisition of the property of non-Muslims in non-Muslim countries is not permissible, if they are not

If a woman is divorced and then remarries, then who would be her spouse in the hereafter?

12537 2006/12/02 Traditional

For a man and a woman who were married to each other in this world, there a several theories regarding their situation in the next world; for example: The husband and the wife are both in

What is the ruling on listening to modern revolutionary rap music?

13812 2006/11/26 Fiqh

Hazrat Grand Ayatollah Khamenehie:Any type of mutrib [ 1 ] music which befits carouse gatherings is haram. Hazrat Grand Ayatollah Fazel Lankarani:Any type of mutrib music which befits carouse gatheri

Why is it not permissible to do taqlid to a deceased Mujtahid?

8618 2006/11/26 Philosophy of Religion and Law

Scholars of jurisprudence which say that it is not permissible to do taqlid to a deceased Mujtahid, have a basis for this reasoning and in order to understand it we must refer to legal man

How should an astronaut get wudhu and make prayer in outer space?

14930 2006/11/26 Modern

Under no circumstances or conditions is it permissible to discard obligatory prayers, and they must be made in any possible situation. If possible, a person who is in space or on a spacesh

Was Hazrat Adam (P.B.U.H.) Black?

35589 2006/11/25 Exegesis

There are several interpretations in the Quran on the creation of man, which show that the creation of man had several stages, which were as follows: [ 1 ] Creation from dirt:O people ! I

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