Home Questions Archive
Saturday, 21 September 2024
Questions Archive(Tag:beliefs)
-
Do we have more than one “nafsul-amr” religion?
7179
2008/10/12
Philosophy of Religion
Both what our minds and intellects and what the Quran and hadiths say are good proof that all humans are common in the “gem of humanity” that they possess ( meaning that they have the potential of rea
-
Do different situations have any effect on the nafsul-amr religion?
7106
2008/10/12
Philosophy of Religion
The nafsul-amr religion has only one way of life for all individuals in every place and time and contains no changing elements.
-
Can you explain how one can reach the “nafsul-amr” religion?
7356
2008/10/12
Philosophy of Religion
There are three ways for reaching the nafsul-amr religion:1- Revelation2- Narration3- IntellectNormal people can only reach true religion using the second and third method, while special people can al
-
What are the traits of the “mursal” religion?
8016
2008/10/12
Philosophy of Religion
1- The number of “mursal” religions is always in correspondence with the number of messengers sent by Allah ( swt ) .2- The mursal religion is a result of man’s need towards the message of Allah ( swt
-
What type of religion is “the seal of religions”?
7963
2008/10/12
Modern
The “seal of religions” is the final “mursal” religion. Meaning that after such a religion, it isn t possible for another messenger or religion to be sent.One of the conditions of a religion being the
-
How can there be a religion that contains all of man’s needs for salvation?
7474
2008/10/12
Modern
The first question that needs to be answered is: Is man truly always experiencing change in his life and is it true that every aspect of his life is usually going through alteration? Or can one say th
-
Does touching a religiously unclean substance make one religiously unclean? Does one have to perform ghusl to become clean?
9821
2008/09/30
Laws and Jurisprudence
Whenever a religiously clean item touches a religiously unclean one and both of them or either one of them is wet enough for the moisture to be transferred to the other item, the religiously clean ite
-
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?
8437
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
-
What are the different dimensions of Lady Fatimah’s (as) character?
8297
2008/09/21
The infallibles
The dimensions of Lady Fatimah’s ( as ) character are very vast and can only be understood through deep and profound thought and study. Reading and researching about her spirituality, knowledge and po
-
Why is the grave of Lady Fatimah (as) still concealed, while Imam Ali’s (as) has been revealed?
7656
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
-
Why did Imam Ali (as) say nothing when Lady Fatimah (as) was bothered and offended?
17464
2008/09/18
History of Fiqh
There is no contradiction between Imam Ali ( as ) not defending Lady Fatimah ( as ) and her being offended and oppressed and between his courage and strength and being there when it all took place. Th
-
Why is polygamy permissible for men in Islam, yet impermissible for women?
11286
2008/09/18
Philosophy of Religion and Law
Before Islam, polygamy was considered normal and lacked any rules or limitations. As one of man’s essential needs, Islam has limited it, giving it specific conditions and terms. Islamic laws are all b
-
What are the conditions for one to be considered Muslim or a believer?
13203
2008/09/15
Laws and Jurisprudence
Islam and Iman or faith ( which are two terms referring to two different things ) have different levels and degrees. The first degree, which is referred to as “Islam”, can be reached when one says the
-
Has the Quran mentioned anything about Khidhr?
12107
2008/09/03
Quranic Studies
The Quran hasn’t clearly mentioned the name of Khidhr, yet he has been referred to as “One of Our servants whom We had granted a grace from Ourselves, and taught him a knowledge from Our own” [ i ] (
-
Who are the infallibles (ma’sum)?
7264
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
-
Does the angel of death take the life of all living things?
14341
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.
-
Why aren’t the imams able to protect their shrines from terrorist attacks?
7536
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
-
What is the correct and easy way of choosing the most learned marja’ for those Muslims who have recently converted to Islam and don’t have access to other scholars?
12836
2008/08/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
What is meant when it is said that the most knowledgeable marja must be followed, is that those who aren’t experts in fiqh, need to refer to the most learned and knowledgeable fiqh expert and learn th
-
Is it permissible to step or walk on graves? Is there a penalty in Islam for such an act?
6230
2008/08/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:It is famous ( amongst the scholars ) that such an act is makruh ( yet permissible and of no penalty ) .
-
According to Ayatullah Sistani: Can an elderly person who prays on a wheelchair put his muhr (turbah) on a pillow that is on his/her lap while it moves a little and prostrate on it?
6517
2008/08/21
Laws and Jurisprudence
The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:One who has an acceptable excuse for not praying in its normal way, should pray in the form that he/she is capable of.
-
How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?
7336
2008/08/20
Practical
Based on Islamic teachings, it is an obligation upon all, to either be of research in order to learn what their religion wants from them, or to refer to Islamic scholars in order to get familiar with
-
What are the rewards and benefits of wearing rings with valuable stones on them?
42366
2008/08/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
Wearing a ring of aghigh, firoozah, yaqut and…is permissible for men and according to hadiths, wearing them has thawab and rewards, and wearing them in prayer causes one’s prayers to be of higher virt
-
Does asking about Islamic rulings require any expertise?
6090
2008/08/20
Practical
The knowing and learning of Islamic rulings and teachings is classified into different degrees and categories depending on its depth and how substantial it is:1- A simple and minimal understanding and
-
Is it permissible for Shias to get married to Sunnis?
20922
2008/08/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
These are the viewpoints of Shia scholars regarding your question:Question: What is the ruling on the marriage of Muslims with Non-Muslims and Shias with Sunnis?The office of Ayatullah Fazel Lankarani
-
Can I buy shares of a bank that does not practice the Islamic banking system?
5955
2008/08/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
We asked your question from the office of different scholars and marja’s, and two of them have answered till now:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:You can t.The office of Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:It i
-
Who has full custody of the children after divorce?
7561
2008/08/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
According to Islam, the expenditures of the children are the responsibility of their father, although who has custody may vary depending on their age and gender.Imam Khomeini says: “The custody of the
-
Is it necessary to get permission before eating something from its owner?
10718
2008/08/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
According to Islam, it is clear that in addition to one’s food being halal ( religiously edible ) and pure ( not najis ) , it also needs to be mubah, meaning that its owner must be happy and content w
-
Is it permissible for women in America to not wear hijab if they are afriad of being targeted as terrorists or being bothered by people?
7189
2008/08/18
Laws and Jurisprudence
These answers have been received by the offices of some grand ayatullahs so far on your question:The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:In the case of your question it isn’t permissible.The office of Ayatul
-
What are the characteristics of a true qari (one who recites the Quran) according to Imam Sadiq (as)?
16911
2008/08/18
Quranic Studies
Imam Sadiq ( as ) has stated some traits and characteristics for those who want to be qaris ( experts in the field of recitation ) of the Holy Quran. Some of these characteristics are as follows: Acce
-
Why did our imams practice polygamy?
8523
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
-
Why do we have to follow only one marja’ and how is this matter proven through hadiths?
14986
2008/07/29
Philosophy of Religion and Law
If you are sure that each of several marja’s are experts and more learned than others in a specific field, or at least equal in knowledge and understanding, then it is okay to follow more than one mar
-
Is it possible to perform good deeds on behalf of our live parents?
12847
2008/07/28
Practical
Every person can do good deeds on behalf of others especially one’s parents. In such a case, not only will the reward of that deed go to the one that has been gifted the good deed, but the person doin
-
Please count four of the Prophet’s miracles that have been mentioned in the Quran.
11812
2008/07/22
Exegesis
An act that prophets do to prove their prophethood that normal individuals aren’t capable of doing is called a “miracle”.The Holy Quran is the greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad ( pbuh ) . In the Qu
-
Can you please tell me how long it takes to study kharij lessons in Islamic seminaries?
7148
2008/07/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
This is the current curriculum that the Howzah follows:1- The introductory level or Level 1 of the Howzah which takes six years to complete. The first three years are usually spent for studying Arabic
-
If the local imam of a mosque in the United States have close ties with the American government, can one have any forms of cooperation with that mosque?
5625
2008/07/22
System
People have no other choice but to have ties and relationships with others in society no matter what their religion beliefs and methods are. Islam has also allowed these types of normal relationships.