Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Questions Archive (Thematic Category:Theology)
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Many of the hadiths on the birth of Imam Zaman (as) are weak and unauthentic ones and only a few of these hadiths are authentic. Can one say that the weak ones are strengthened by those that are authentic, thus making the weak ones also dependable, so that all of the hadiths (weak and strong) as a whole make us certain about his birth?
7893
2008/09/23
Traditional
A few points need to made concerning the birth of Imam Zaman ( as ) :1- All of the hadiths on this subject aren’t weak, and there are also “sahih”, “mowathaq” and “hasan” ( terms referring to differen
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Why is the grave of Lady Fatimah (as) still concealed, while Imam Ali’s (as) has been revealed?
7045
2008/09/21
Traditional
The reason for why the grave of Imam Ali ( as ) was concealed for a while was the fact that ignorant and abusive individuals who were enemies to him, would possibly disrespect his grave. Later on thou
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Who are the infallibles (ma’sum)?
6625
2008/08/23
Traditional
Infallibility is a spiritual power and inner virtue that restrains one from even imagining and thinking of sinning, let alone committing sin and in Islamic terms, means for one to be protected from si
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Does the angel of death take the life of all living things?
13326
2008/08/23
Traditional
Traditions imply the fact that the angel of death ( Isra’il ) is at the top of the list of those divine creatures who take the lives of living things and is the one to take the lives of living things.
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Why aren’t the imams able to protect their shrines from terrorist attacks?
7084
2008/08/21
Traditional
In addition to Wilayah Tashri’i ( legislative authority of making things haram or halal ) , Allah ( swt ) has given the Prophet ( pbuh ) and imams ( as ) Wilayah Takwini ( the authority and power of m
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Why did our imams practice polygamy?
7886
2008/08/18
Traditional
There are many reasons behind marriage; spiritual calmness and tranquility, fulfillment of reproductive needs and desires, having a partner in life and the continuation of generations. Giving shelter
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Why do we only have to have twelve imams? How can we be saved and reach salvation during the occultation of Imam Zaman (as)?
6505
2008/07/21
Traditional
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How do you prove that Imam Ali (as) was imam and khalifa after the Prophet (pbuh)?
53441
2008/07/21
Traditional
There is no doubt that in order for Islam to survive, it needs a keeper and guardian and individuals to deliver and express the teachings and guidelines of religion for the people, and carry them out.
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What is bid’ah and what are the criteria for an act to be considered bid’ah and what differences do the Shia have with other Islamic sects on this issue?
13865
2008/07/21
Traditional
Bid’ah literally means innovation and in other words, something new, and in Islamic terms, means to relate something to religion that it has in no way asserted and in no way complies with any of its s
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What is the reason for all of the hardship seen in the lives of Allah’s apostles?
7649
2008/07/21
Traditional
The whole purpose of creation is for God to give, which is a result of His grace, and the problems and hardships this world are accompanied with are in no contradiction with this purpose because first
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What is the purpose of creating mankind and the world?
10589
2008/07/20
Traditional
God Almighty is a never-ending entity possessing all forms of perfection and creating is His grace. Since Allah ( swt ) is the All-Graceful, granting everything and anything possible, his being gracef
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How does Islam solve the collision between religion and science?
7355
2008/07/20
Modern
This issue ( the collision of religion and science ) is one imported from Christianity. To find the answer to such a question in Islam, one must pay attention to the following points:1- When studying
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Can one say that angels have different levels of infallibility?
10549
2008/07/02
Traditional
Angels are very noble and delicate creatures and of high and numerous virtues ( which have been expressed by the Quran ) . One of their traits is that they lack any materialistic and animalistic chara
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I needed some information on the Ithna’Ashari sect in West Africa.
6229
2008/06/17
Modern
We apologize for the delay in responding to you. Information like that which you are looking for can only be found in specific centers, and although our researchers tried their best, they weren’t able
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Is Islam a religion of peace and brotherhood, or a religion of war and violence?
7981
2008/06/17
Modern
The Holy Quran has verified the fact that Islam is a religion of peace and tranquility by saying: “Oh ye who believe ! Enter into peace and tranquility altogether and follow not the footsteps of Satan
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If Allah (s.w.t.) sends us back to this world after our death, would we become righteous people?
8138
2008/05/12
Traditional
First of all, the returning of people to this world after death defeats the whole purpose of this universe’s creation and the appointment and sending of the prophets. Secondly, if by any chances peopl
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What is the meaning of being infallible?
9214
2008/05/11
Traditional
Allamah Tabatabai states: Infallibility means the presence of a quality in the infallible person that protects him or her from doing what is not permissible ( e.g. sin or error ) . [ 1 ] It should be
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Why do Shias curse the Sahabah and khalifahs?
17149
2008/05/11
Traditional
One of the accusations that Shias have always faced from those who oppose them is that they have a hidden enmity towards the Prophet’s companions ( Sahaba ) . However, this accusation is false because
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How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?
10470
2007/11/12
Traditional
According to narrations, the angels were created after the creation of prophet Mohammad’s ( s ) and the imam s divine spirit. All of them, even Gabriel, Israfil, and other high angels, will die before
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What are the problems with the Maliki and Hanafi sects?
10374
2007/10/07
Traditional
It must be made clear if your love for Shiaism is only love or is it backed up with strong reasoning? In the case that your love is based on proofs and reasoning the weakness and insufficiency of othe
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Why is it permitted for a married man to have a temporary wife, without his wife's approval?
9365
2007/09/26
Modern
Sexual inclinations are one of the strongest human instincts which, like other natural human instincts, must be satisfied in the appropriate way. Human instincts can not be extinguished and even if we
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What does Ahl al-Bayt mean?
10125
2007/06/21
Modern
Ahl al-Bayt is a Quranic, Hadith, and theological term meaning the family of the Noble Prophet of Islam ( s ) . This term, with this meaning has been used in the Quran in the verse of purity ( 33:33 )
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Who are the Ahlul-Bayt?
30733
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, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) . The proof for this is numerous traditions narrate
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What is the mission of the Ahlul-Bait?
7956
2007/05/23
Traditional
The greatness of the Prophet’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bait, the five people of the cloak – namely Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , Hazrat ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) , have been mentioned in m
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In heaven if men can be with houris...then will they have to marry them first or not? Will women have only one husband? Or are there men-like houris for women??? Please explain!
11672
2007/05/23
Traditional
One of the divine blessings, that are rewards for righteous deeds and belief in Allah, is Heaven and the bounties therein. There is no difference between men and women in regards to entering Heaven an
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Does Heaven and Hell presently exist or not?
13362
2007/04/26
Traditional
In accordance with Quranic verses and traditions, the promised Heaven and Hell are presently in existence and will be completely shown in the hereafter where man will be given his everlasting abode in
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I have researched that before the creation of Hazrat Adam there were jins on earth...
18972
2007/04/11
Traditional
The existence of jins is established in the Quran and there characteristics are also displayed. Even though our knowledge about jins is limited and minute, there are many proofs that one can use provi
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Are there laws in heaven? If so, what kind?
11884
2007/04/10
Traditional
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Is it not possible for someone who is a good person and not Muslim (a Christian) to enter into paradise? Why?
7227
2007/04/07
Modern
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 necessi
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Taking into consideration the uniformity of the resources used by Mujtahids, why is there sometimes discrepancy in their opinions?
6981
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
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What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?
7631
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.
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What is Shirk?
33262
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
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What relationship do the believers have with the Quran during the Presence of a Masoom?
9207
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
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If a woman is divorced and then remarries, then who would be her spouse in the hereafter?
10435
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
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How should an astronaut get wudhu and make prayer in outer space?
13388
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
