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Has divorce ever taken place in the life of the prophet and imams?

8226 2010/09/06 Laws and Jurisprudence

This issue can be looked at and analyzed from different perspectives, but in short, what can be said about it is as following:Firstly: Although marriage has been encouraged in Islamic sources, and div
What are the conditions for selecting Ayatullah Khamenei as the current Wali Faqih and how are his actions monitored?

6026 2010/09/05 Laws and Jurisprudence

‌The answers to the first and second part of your question can be found in the following links: Question 920 ( website: 2975 ) ( The Wali Faqih and Infallibility ) and Question 786 ( website: 845 ) (
Why is a child that has been born from a temporary marriage given to the father?

14477 2010/09/05 Laws and Jurisprudence

Temporary marriage is an easy and simple marriage for people that can’t practice permanent marriage, legitimized by God for a number of reasons, one of which is to prevent fornication and sexual corru
Considering the difference of opinion the ulema have on the issue of Wilayat Faqih, can one deny the whole concept?

6415 2010/09/05 System

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Does the verse "فما استمتعتم به منهّن فاتوهن اجورهنّ فریضة" imply temporary marriage?

11352 2010/09/05 Laws and Jurisprudence

What is meant by istimta in the verse فما استمتعتم به منهن فاتوهن اجورهن فریضه ; ( For the enjoyment you have had from them thereby, give them their dowries, by way of settlement ) , is intimacy and t
Did the Prophet and the Imams (PBUT) combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers?

8191 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

Taking note of the Shia and Sunni traditions that have been passed down to us, the Prophet ( PBUH ) would both combine the Dhuhr and Asr, and the Maghrib and Isha prayers, as well as pray them separat
Is it okay to smoke while fasting?

10203 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the ruling on shaving the legs for men?

8999 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

Except for the beard, which is haram to shave ( obligatory precaution ) , [ 1 ] not only is it permissible to remove the hairs of the body such as the armpits, but it is mustahabb [ 2 ] in Islam, and
A person has touched some of his things while being junub from a haram act, does he have to wash his hands if he touches those things with a wet hand after he has performed ghusl if he ever wants to pray?

9437 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the answers we received from the offices of the maraje’ regarding your inquiry:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khameneni:The sweat of a person who has become junub from a haram act isn t n
Doesn’t the fact that mut’ah couples don’t inherit from each other prove that they aren't actually lawful couples?

6288 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

The criterion for marriage in Islam isn t entitlement to heritage. According to Islam, marriage is of two types: permanent and temporary ( mut’ah ) . The formulas for each have their similarities and
I would like to know the viewpoint of the maraje’ on organ donation.

9813 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the responses we received from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:If the organs of the donors are used for the cure of other patients, but quicken their de
I would like to know if we can use nicotine patches for smoking cessation during the month of Ramadan.

6559 2010/08/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the responses we acquired from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:It isn t problematic.The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:It isn t problematic.The o
Are those who perform suicide operations considered shahid in the eyes of the Shia, and generally, can they still be performed today (does the concept even apply today)?

6663 2010/08/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Such operations that are referred to as ‘suicide operations’ or intihari operations have no place in the Shia culture and aren t permissible per se. Nevertheless, if the precious religion of Islam is
Has it been mentioned in the Quran how many rak’ats each prayer has?

10160 2010/08/15 Laws and Jurisprudence

Due to its unique structure the Quran has briefly mentioned the outline of Islamic teachings ( like Ahkam, Aghaed, History, etc. ) and has assigned the prophet of Islam to explain it in detail and int
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

79305 2010/08/14 Laws and Jurisprudence

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 th
How long has the belief in Wilayatul Faqih existed?

6614 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

The concept of Wilayatul Faqih, taken to mean the leadership of a society under an individual who has reached the rank of ‘Ijtihad’ ( Jurisprudence ) in Fiqh, is according to some, a new concept in te
Is it proper for a lady to lip sync while reciting a sura during salat or to recite it in her mind?

8140 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Can females also begin prayers from behind the Imam then fill up to the right then to the left?

5992 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

It is okay for women to form a line behind the imam when those following him are only women, but if only one woman is praying behind him, it is mustahabb for her to stand to his right side such that w
Do we have to recite surah Fatihah in prayer?

5740 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

In the first and second rak’ahs of the daily prayers, one must recite surah Fatihah and another entire surah after it; there is no difference between men and women in this ruling. [ 1 ] ( Of course, t
Does belching out what one has eaten invalidate the fast?

6371 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

If one who is fasting belches out something and it comes into the mouth, if he swallows it again, it will invalidate his fast no matter how little it is and he has to make up for it and also make kaff
When a female is in her period is it proper for her to say Lahila illallah?

7442 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

Saying La Ilaha Illallah during a woman’s period is okay. Interestingly, it is mustahabb for a women on their period to clean themselves of blood and change their cloth or cotton and make wudu and if
Is ethanol, which is a type of alcohol, pak and halal to consume?

39715 2010/08/01 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Can a man take pleasure in different parts of the woman’s body if he likes, even by force?

13397 2010/07/22 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What are the opinions of the Maraj'e in regard to using Qama in the past and in present time?

10812 2010/07/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Mourning for Imam Hossein has always been emphasized on by the Imams and Muslim scholars, and throughout history, there have always been gatherings in which people would mourn for the Imam.One of the
We found the dead body of a lady in the desert, how can we find out if she was Muslim or not?

8929 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Burying the body of a Muslim is upon all Muslims, but if some do it, the rest will be exempt. [ 1 ] If a body has signs of being Muslim, it should be buried as a Muslim, but if there are no signs of i
What is the ruling on using henna in the state of jinabat and heyd? Does nail polish cause any problem for wudu?

9795 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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What is the duty of one who can't control their urine during prayer?

8387 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

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Is it permissible to eat food cooked by the Aghakhanis (an Isma’ili denomination)?

7782 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

Those who aren t of the Twelver Shia sect, whether they are of the Shia sect, such Zaydis and Ismailis, or of the Sunni sect, are all considered Muslims and pak, making the food they cook and the meat
What is the ruling for kissing and mouthing each other’s genitals (husband and wife) in permanent and temporary marriage?

11157 2010/07/20 Laws and Jurisprudence

These are the responses we received from the offices of the maraje’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei:It is permissible per se, but one should abstain from swallowing filth and/or semen.The o
Is conditional divorce effective?

6419 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

One of the conditions of the validity and effectiveness of the divorce formula is for it not to be made contingent upon any condition. Consequently, if the husband says “If Zayd comes you are divorced
If a person is deaf, through which of the two ways of text messaging or video conference can he divorce his wife?

6249 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:The only way for a deaf person to divorce his wife is through writing and of course, he must have two witnesses when he does so.If he is un
Does Islam recommend a certain age for becoming pregnant?

7328 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

Pregnancy is a natural event that girls can experience after puberty when they find the ability to become so, and its end ( menopause ) is also a natural one, meaning that at a certain age women natur
I am married to a person of the People of the Book, do I have to have her permission for temporary marriage?

6755 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

This is the view of different maraje regarding permanent marriage with People of the Book:Imam Khomeini: As an obligatory precaution, it is impermissible to get married to People of the Book.Ayatullah
Is it permissible to serve alcoholic beverages in restaurants in the west?

7348 2010/06/21 Laws and Jurisprudence

The dignity of Muslims around the world depends on their adherence to their religion’s laws and devotement to Islam, and they must strive to remain committed to the pact they have made with Allah ( sw
What is the ruling on eating ice cream at a place where its workers are Christian?

8130 2010/05/27 Laws and Jurisprudence

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We will answer your question through the following points: 1- We must keep in mind that all of the divine laws are based upon securing the interests of mankind and in keeping them away from harm. This means that nothing is lawful and unlawful without ...
Why do the Shia consider temporary marriage (sighah/mut’ah) permissible?

19084 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/07/02

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12803 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/04/19

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108584 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 ...
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89039 Exegesis 2010/04/06

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87749 Exegesis 2008/05/11

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