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What are the spiritual features of the holy Quran according to the holy Quran itself and traditions?

2863 2021/03/30 Quranic Studies
How it is possible that distortion did not occur in the holy Qur’an, in spite of that the meanings of stance is changed, while changing phonetics in Arabic language?

7271 2019/06/12 Quranic Studies

Various meanings of distortion and alternation have been expressed. The Islamic scholars agree with view of less or more non-distortion and non-alternation in the holy Quran. In other words neither a
The Quran is a miracle under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the contents and miracle in terms of its bringer. How far does each of these aspects signify the divinity of the Quran?

11803 2017/05/20 Quranic Studies

Generally speaking some of the categories of the miracles show that the Quran could not have been brought forth by anyone other than Allah. For instance the Quran s eloquence is unique and miraculous
What is meant by inner rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran?

8803 2014/04/20 Quranic Studies

Since the Holy Quran is Allah s words and the Prophet of Islam s ( P.B.U.H ) miracle, Muslims show the special respect to it even at the advent of Islam. According to the verses of Quran, recommendati
By which reason we must recite "اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم" before "بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم"?

13148 2014/04/20 Quranic Studies

Since بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم is the part ( verse ) of the Holy Quran, saying اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم before it, is one of the rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran that is mentioned in the Ho
Are Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi's tafsir and his masters (mashayikh) reliable?

12347 2014/01/20 Quranic Studies

Ali bin Ibrahim bin Hashim Qummi is one of the great Shiite scholars. As per Najashi s and Sheikh Tusi s reports, he has a book titled Tafsir Qummi . The book is available to all for the time being an
If a Quran is boxed in a decorative manner for display purposes, is it necessary to recite it?

6293 2013/10/03 Quranic Studies

The Quran is a book of guidance and life; it has been sent down to humanity to turn to it, read it and adhere to it. Never should it be used for decorative purposes. Given the details provided in your
Was the verse 100 of chapter 9 (i.e. And as for the foremost, the first of the Muhajirs and the Ansars) revealed about Imam Ali? If so, why are the words and structure of the verse in plural?

7993 2012/09/22 Quranic Studies

The question whether or not verse 100 of chapter 9 ( al-Tawbah ) has been revealed about Imam Ali ( as ) does not have any effect on his being the first Muslim because there is an all out consensus th
Why were the Quranic verses not collected and compiled on the basis of the chronological order of revelation?

24628 2012/05/29 Quranic Studies

There is no recommendation from the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, about the arrangement of the text of the Quran on the basis of the chronological order of revelation. The Holy Quran
How can supernatural acts be explained and proven?

11118 2012/04/21 Quranic Studies

Miracles in Islamic theological terms are acts that surpass normal limits that challenge others to do the same and are in accordance with the claims of the person performing them. What is meant by sur
How was the Holy Quran compiled?

15996 2012/04/21 Quranic Studies

According to the history of the compilation of the Quran, the Prophet ( s ) himself chose the verses where to be placed. It was not the companions who arranged the verses or the number of the chapters
The Quran is the last Book revealed by Allah Almighty. What are the reasons to prove that the Quran is a miracle?

16889 2012/04/11 Quranic Studies

Different explanations have been given about the Quran being a miracle which can be sorted out under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the
Reciting which Surah of the Quran has more thawab (reward)?

20039 2012/01/17 Quranic Studies

The Quran is a book of practice. From Islam’s perspective, the Quran should be viewed as a guideline to life and a complete set of lessons for man to carry out and reach perfection. Those who are sole
What should a person do or what dua should he read in order for him to see a lost relative in his dream?

20423 2011/10/29 Quranic Studies

In Al-Mesbah of Kaf ami, there is an instruction about seeing dead relatives in your dream. The instruction is as under: It has been mentioned in some books by Imamiyah scholars that if a person wishe
What is your opinion about the numerical miracle of the Qur'an?

7468 2011/09/29 Quranic Studies

The Quran features many miraculous aspects that are not restricted to eloquence and expressiveness. In fact, one of the miracles which have been claimed for the Quran is numerical miracle which needs
Was the present Quran compiled by the Holy Prophet (s)?

11223 2011/09/27 Quranic Studies

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When was the present Quran, which we possess today, collected?

9931 2011/09/25 Quranic Studies

There are three different categories of reports about the compilation of the Quran: A ) The Quran that we have possession of today with all its structure and compilation, the numbering of its verses,
Were the heavens and the earth created in six days or eight days?

11073 2011/05/14 Quranic Studies

God, the Glorified, has used the word qaddara ( measure ) for sustenance and the term khalaqa ( created ) for the heavens and the earth. That is, within these four days, sustenance needed for life on
In which year was the revelation of the Quran completed?

16220 2011/04/20 Quranic Studies

There are different reports about the last chapter and the last verse sent down upon the Prophet ( pbuh ) . According to some reports, the last chapter which was revealed to the Prophet ( pubh ) was C
What are the methods to prove that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet (pbuh) through revelation?

10060 2011/03/05 Quranic Studies

There are a few methods that can be imagined in regards to the descent of the Quran through revelation. They are enumerated as under: First method: In this method the sayings of the Infallibles are us
Which verse in the Holy Quran is a confirmation of tawassul (seeking means) and how is justified?

12191 2010/11/09 Quranic Studies

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Is Arabic Allah's chosen language?

23391 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
When the Quran is speaking of the times of ‘salat’, what is meant by ‘salat’, is it supplication and asking for forgiveness, or prayer?

8169 2010/08/01 Quranic Studies

The term ‘salat’ in Quranic verses that are mentioning the times for prayer, refers to prayer. Quranic verses that state the times for prayer can be categorized into different categories in which we w
Can reading the Quran’s translation be beneficial?

7374 2010/08/01 Quranic Studies

From a fiqhi perspective, reading the Quran’s translation doesn’t count as the recitation of the Quran itself and it is for this reason that the ulema have stated: “Touching the writing of the Quran w
Will Hell be on the earth and Heaven in the sky?

13792 2010/05/27 Quranic Studies

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When it is said that the Quran is from Allah (swt), what is meant? Does it mean that the meaning is from Allah, or that even the wording is from Him?

7736 2010/05/20 Quranic Studies

When it is said that the Quran is from Allah ( swt ) , it can have different meanings, each meaning being more profound and deeper than the other, these meanings are:First: The revelation of the meani
Exactly how much time has passed from the immediate and gradual revelation of the Holy Quran?

13269 2010/05/20 Quranic Studies

The immediate revelation of the Holy Quran upon the blessed heart of the Holy Prophet ( s ) happened on the Night of Qadr ( one of the nights of the Holy Month of Ramadhan ) . By referring to some of
1-How is it possible for fruit and food to come to Lady Maryam from heaven? 2- Is it possible for residents of heaven to return to this world?

15144 2010/02/09 Exegesis

Considering the clues and evidence in Quranic verses and hadiths, Lady Marayam’s food would come straight from Allah ( swt ) and heaven without the mediation of any material thing or person from this
What is Imam Ali’s perspective in respect to the Quran?

8438 2010/01/21 Exegesis

In the eyes of Imam Ali ( as ) , the Quran holds a tremendous position. Some of the qualities he has attributed to this divine book have been collected in Nahjul Balaghah. A brief list of the qualitie
Why is the Quran divided into verses? Are there chapters of the Quran that have been revealed in whole and at one time to the Prophet (pbuh)?

15035 2010/01/21 Exegesis

The Quran has been revealed in two ways. The first was in the form of the revelation of entire chapters all at once ( daf’i/دفعی ) , and the other was gradual revelations of verses. Several reasons ha
Which surah is Surah Bani Israel?

15648 2009/11/25 Quranic Studies

The seventeenth surah of the Quran, is Surah Bani Israel which contains 111 verses. This surah is also known as surah ‘Isra’ and ‘Subhan’. The reason for naming this surah ‘Bani Israel’ is because in
What do the separate letters (Huruf Muqatta’ah) in the Quran mean?

23567 2009/10/22 Quranic Studies

The ‘Huruf Muqatta’ah’ are the separate letters located in the beginning of some surahs of the Quran that have no independent meaning. There are different viewpoints regarding these letters; the best
Is the term "Bridge of Sirat" mentioned in the Quran?

29675 2009/10/22 Quranic Studies

Although the term the Bridge of Sirat hasn’t been used in the Quran, it has been mentioned in hadiths and traditions. For example Imam Sadiq ( as ) has mentioned this term while explaining the word mi
Were ancient cavemen also descendants of Prophet Adam (pbuh)?

30561 2009/06/22 Exegesis

Adopting caves as homes by the descendants of Prophet Adam ( pbuh ) is something the Quran confirms. Yet, since there is substantial evidence that there have also been people before him and we are sur
Are there any Sunni sources that have spoken of the alteration of the Quran?

10467 2009/04/20 Quranic Studies

Many hadiths can be found in Sunni references [ some of those references being the Sihah Sittah, which are the most authentic books of the Sunni school of thought ] that say some verses of the Quran h

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What happened to Aisha, the wife of the Prophet of Islam (S) after the Battle of Jamal? Was she living under house arrest for a period of time?

16439 History 2017/05/22

Following the battle of Jamal, Imam Ali (AS) ordered his comrades to take Aisha to Abdullah bin Khalaf Khazā’ei’s house who along with his sons had been killed in the same battle while fighting for Aisha. As for whether or not this was a kind of house ...
What color should one wear? What is the ruling on wearing black?

34418 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/03/08

Wearing different colors is a personal matter, as Islam has allowed Muslims to choose for themselves what colors they wear. However, some guidelines have been mentioned by the Prophet and the Imams in law books pertaining to certain colors. It has been narrated from Imam ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

108642 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 ...
What is Islam's viewpoint regarding reincarnation?

13760 Traditional 2010/01/21

A few centuries back in India a theory known as "reincarnation" was developed concerning the consecutive return of souls to this world after death. During the ages this theory was gradually taken into serious consideration by people all around the world and even became, for some, a part ...
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What would have happened if the Caliphate had fallen into the hands of Imam Ali (as)?

7398 Traditional 2011/05/18

Certainly, Imam Ali’s (as) greatest concern would have been to continue the way of the Holy Prophet (saw) and guard the path of hidayah (guidance) and true Islam, so that mankind could reach sa’adah (salvation) both in this world and the next. The Holy Prophet ...
Is playing the violin, lute, and other kinds of musical instruments considered haraam? If so, is the lute, along with all other stringed instruments, considered an exception to this rule?

24565 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/03/07

In any given scenario, the obligation of a jurist lies not in dictating the ruling pertaining to a particular scenario, but rather providing a general ruling. After which, the general public is left with the responsibility of practically applying that ruling. Having said this, if a musical ...
Does the Quran intend to identify God as the sensible light when it says that God is the light of the heavens and the earth?

7624 Exegesis 2011/09/21

1. Certainly, the by referring to Allah as light, the Qur'an does not intend to identify Him as a physical and sensory light because the sensible light is a part of the accident characteristic of matter whereas there are numerous arguments which negate the physicality of God, the Exalted, and which ...
Is it allowed to work in a place where food is prepared by pork or supermarket where sells such products? And also is it ok to touch them?

8420 گوناگون 2014/01/22

Grand Maraje’, do not find it permissible to work in such places where haram products are sold, so if your job is exclusively related to selling pork, you are not allowed to work there, otherwise there is no problem. Anyway, there would be no problem in case ...

How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?

149364 Exegesis 2012/01/15

There is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

108642 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 ...
Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?

106335 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

105315 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

103103 Hadith 2015/06/07

1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

101631 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

89109 Exegesis 2010/04/06

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

87784 Exegesis 2008/05/11

One should be aware that although the imam’s names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

79367 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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 the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
What is the way of preventing Ehtelam (having wet dream) during sleep?

65104 Laws and Jurisprudence 2015/01/05

According to Islamic teachings and experience of others, for decreasing concupiscence and preventing Jinabat, please refer to the following recommendations: 1. Avoid dreaming and try to make yourself busy with good things such as reading books (non-sexual ones), heavy exercise, etc. Moreover, remember that idleness can lead ...

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