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Friday, 06 September 2024
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Is Arabic Allah's chosen language?
23690
2010/09/06
Quranic Studies
Some of the Ahadith confirm Arabic being the Godly chosen language and regardless of the authenticity of these Ahadith we can consider its special features and ability to convey meanings and concepts
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What is the meaning of ‘Book’ and what are the differences about the ‘Book’ in sura Baqarah, verse 176?
7254
2010/09/06
Exegesis
In the meaning of ‘Book’ in this noble verse, ذلک بان ٱلله نزل ٱلکتب بٱلحق وان ٱلذین ٱختلفوا فى ٱلکتب لفى شقاق بعید “That is so because Allah has sent down the Book with the truth, and those who diffe
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Why is Shia the best religion?
26353
2010/09/05
Traditional
The superiority of the Shia religion is because of its being the true religion and there is only one true religion in all times and ages. As for other religions, they are either invalid and baseless o
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What is the role of mediators in getting nearness to God?
8826
2010/09/05
Traditional
The word Wasilah ( means ) has a wide range of meanings which include anything or any action that helps get nearer to Almighty God. In view of the fact that the universe has been created on the basis
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Why does a person let someone-other than Allah- occupy his heart by marriage, while it is only Allah who is worthy of being loved?
7627
2010/09/05
Theoretical
In man s course towards Allah, not only isn t marriage considered an obstacle, but in fact can be a means of help too, meaning that marriage is not in contradiction with the love of Allah. Marriage do
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What are the conditions for selecting Ayatullah Khamenei as the current Wali Faqih and how are his actions monitored?
6245
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 ) (
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What is the husband's duty when there is a disagreement between his mother and wife?
9879
2010/09/05
Practical
Even though parents have a great status in Islam, but every member of the family, whether it is the mother, father or wife, has his/her own rights which should all be respected.If there is a contentio
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Why is a child that has been born from a temporary marriage given to the father?
14859
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
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What is the meaning of "اَلسَّلامُ عَلَیْکَ یا ثارَ اللَّهِ وَ ابْنَ ثارِه وَ الْوِتْرَ الْمَوْتُورَ "? Isn't seeking vengeance on one's murderer something that stems from grudge and hatred?
11775
2010/09/05
Traditional
According to the different meanings the words Thar and Witr have, the phrase السلام علیک یا ثارالله و ابن ثاره و الوتر الموتور can have different meanings, but the most appropriate meaning would be: G
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Considering the difference of opinion the ulema have on the issue of Wilayat Faqih, can one deny the whole concept?
6653
2010/09/05
System
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Does man have the capacity to love Allah?
7472
2010/09/05
Practical
The logic behind experiencing ‘metaphoric’ love is to reach true love and if it is accompanied with chastity, after causing fundamental changes and developments it will bring man very close to Godly l
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Does the verse "فما استمتعتم به منهّن فاتوهن اجورهنّ فریضة" imply temporary marriage?
11640
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
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What is the essence of the Ruh (Soul/Spirit) and why doesn’t the Quran explain much about it?
26121
2010/09/05
Exegesis
The term Ruh has different meanings in different fields of science, referring to a different meaning in each one. In the Quran, this term also has its own special meaning and has been mentioned in dif
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Was Eve created from the ribs of Prophet Adam and doesn't this contradict what the Quran says in this regard?
19268
2010/09/04
Traditional
There are some Ahadith regarding this issue in Sunni books and some Shia hadith records and one may say that at first sight, Quranic verses have also addressed this subject, but we cannot come to a co
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Does committing some sins like suicide automatically entail entering Hell?
6976
2010/09/04
Theoretical
Some sins, due to their quality, leave no opportunity to repent and will lead their committers to the irreversible path of Hell, the same way falling from heights without employing a parachute or land
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Why do Muslims believe that Jews are cursed?
22052
2010/09/04
Contextual study
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Is chest beating for Imam Hussein an act endorsed by Islam?
16972
2010/09/04
Traditional
The concept of mourning for Imam Hussein is among the furu’ or branches of the Shia school of thought and there are many reasons that support it. But regarding the way of mourning one must say that a
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Did the Prophet and the Imams (PBUT) combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers?
8427
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
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Why hasn’t the Quran suggested temporary marriage for those who can't afford to practice permanent marriage?
8586
2010/08/22
Exegesis
Quranic verses must be interpreted and explained next to each other and as a whole, because some verses explain others. In this verse, continence has been proposed to those who can t afford neither te
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What are the different types of pleasure? How can we reach the higher and greater pleasure?
19353
2010/08/22
Practical
Man has always lived with both pleasure and pain; he has invariably rejoiced one thing while suffering from another. Still ethics play a great role in moderating these feelings. It is within an ethica
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Is it okay to smoke while fasting?
10446
2010/08/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What is the ruling on shaving the legs for men?
9281
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
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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?
9640
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
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Doesn’t the fact that mut’ah couples don’t inherit from each other prove that they aren't actually lawful couples?
6461
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
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What is meant by the passage of Ziyarat Ashura that speaks of the imams being refused their position and status?
7079
2010/08/22
Contextual study
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How do you the Shia believe Muawiyah to be “A factory of hadith forgery”, when most of the hadiths of the Sunnis were compiled and gathered after the period of the Umayyids?
8743
2010/08/22
Contextual study
According to reports in history that can t be denied, the transcription of hadiths was banned by Umar, and since there was no written proof around and also, because there were more than enough motives
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I would like to know the viewpoint of the maraje’ on organ donation.
10044
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
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I would like to know if we can use nicotine patches for smoking cessation during the month of Ramadan.
6770
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
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What should one do if his father's orders contradicts his mother's orders?
10552
2010/08/21
Practical
One of the most important wajib acts that has been mentioned in the Quran after believing in one god and rejecting paganism is honoring, respecting and obeying parents. In respect to the cases that th
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Who are meant by ‘Arwah’ in the passage “اَلسَّلامُ عَلَیْکَ یا اَبا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَ عَلَى الْاَرْواحِ الَّتى حَلَّتْ بِفِنائکَ”?
10372
2010/08/21
Contextual study
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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)?
6840
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
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Is there a way to have welfare and tranquility in this world and the next together?
7046
2010/08/21
Traditional
Because of its unique essence, and considering its degree of existence, this world is a mix of happiness and sorrow, joy and grief, and hardship and ease. You can never find total bliss and happiness
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What is meant by “the presence of the heart in prayer (hudhur al-qalb)”? Is thinking about worldly matters that associate with things pertaining to the hereafter in contradiction of the heart being present in prayer?
8017
2010/08/21
Practical
Hudhur al-qalb in prayer means to liberate the heart from everyone except the person you are speaking to, that is in the case of prayer to pay complete attention to it and the words that are being sai
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How can one prevent and free oneself from loving other than Allah (swt) excessively?
7603
2010/08/17
Practical
The human being is a social creature and in need of connecting with others in order to survive. Nevertheless, he should secure his prosperity and salvation in this world and the next by selecting a wo
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What is Imam Ali’s (a) viewpoint on the intellect of women versus that of men?
17630
2010/08/17
Contextual study
Imam Ali ( a ) has never said that men are higher and more superior than women in terms of intellect and emotions. What has been attributed to Imam Ali ( a ) in the Nahjul Balagha, if it is authentic