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Do Shiite scholars consider Sulaym bin Qays\' book as authentic and reliable or not?

13489 2015/09/14 Science of narrators

Sulaym bin Qays Helali Koofi is known for the book he has left behind a book which has given rise to different controversies over the centuries with a great many scholars talking for and against it.
How can we be assured of the issuance of hadiths from the infallible imams?

8934 2011/11/21 Science of narrators

One’s trust in history can to an extent be attained through the clues, evidence, proof and fame that have been passed down generation after generation and from era to era. The clues and evidence for c
Would you be able to tell me whether the book Shawahid al-Tanzil has an authentic chain going back to Haskani?

11630 2011/11/12 Contextual study

Shawahid al-Tanzil is one of the important books that has drawn the attention of Muslim scholars and intellectuals all over the Islamic world. There is a difference among the scholars as to the religi
What legal reference do we have for Eid Nowruz?

23839 2011/05/22 Contextual study

This eid is an ancient Persian holiday that was marked and celebrated before the emergence of Islam.There is a hadith from Imam Sadeq ( as ) in hadith sources regarding Nowruz which the popular vote h
Is it true that the number of authentic hadiths in the book of Kafi is one fifth of all the hadiths therein?

8681 2011/05/08 Science of narrators

What those scholars who have counted the number of authentic hadiths meant when they said ‘authentic’, is in terms of the science of rijal and they had no intention to narrow things down in fiqhi and
Why didn't the Prophet and his household write their own hadith books?

8754 2010/07/21 Contextual study

Due to the will of Allah the Prophet of Islam never received an education, never read a book and never wrote one, and it is clear why Allah wanted the prophet to remain like that. The prophet s everla
Do listening to and reciting duas share the same thawab?

25482 2010/02/09 Science of narrators

Allah ( swt ) is aware of the inside of His servants, but at the same time, He has said that He likes it when they actually verbalize their needs and supplications and that such entails great rewards.
Did Umar scold and punish Abu-Hurairah as a result of him forging hadiths?

42208 2008/07/02 Science of narrators

Bukhari, Muslim, Dhahabi, Imam Abu Ja’far Iskafi, Muttaqi Hindi and others have reported that the second khalifah, whipped Abu-Hurairah as a result of him going too far in forging hadiths from the Pro
What is the time frame in which Dua Ahd should be read in?

7591 2008/05/25 Contextual study

It has been stated in traditions that whosoever recites this hadith for forty days in the morning, he/she will be one of the companions of Imam Zaman ( a.s. ) and … [ 1 ] . Conclusion: Dua Ahd needs t

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Is it possible to sleep in heaven?

13919 Traditional 2010/08/01

Sleep is the body’s natural response to fatigue and tiredness, and as the Quran directly says, we know that those who enter paradise never become tired. It is because of this that our hadiths tell us that those in paradise never experience any of the entailments of the ...
Can a bank calculate the mark-up interest along with equated monthly installments as a new amount and then conclude a new refinancing contract to obtain interest and penalize the borrower if they make late payments on loans?

6651 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/10/02

The answers received from the offices of the grand jurists are as under: Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah grant him long life): Any kind of interest levied on loan is considered to be usury and haram. Office ...
Do you get any sawab (reward) when you listen to a speech on Friday?

8528 Practical 2012/06/11

It is necessary for every Muslim to get acquainted with his religious obligations and know about his duty.[1] Therefore, a person will get sawab by listening to a speech that enables him to become familiar with his religious duties and obligations. The Holy ...
How to cure our psychological obsession?

6129 وسواس 2015/09/14

Apart from the infallibles, other people might, at times, experience ebbs and flows, ups and downs in their beliefs and conviction. Thus they might doubt the existence of God or the genuineness of a divine injunction or start having disorders in their practices but they get back ...
Who has full custody of the children after divorce?

7416 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/08/18

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 son until two years of age and the daughter till seven years ...
Which people will enter paradise?

13425 Traditional 2009/06/22

After analyzing Quranic verses, one can conclude that paradise is a definite vow of Allah (swt) and the reward of the pious believers who completely obey the prophet (pbuh). One who possesses these traits will truly reach salvation.One of the prophet’s commands that must be obeyed, is that ...
Can a man marry to a woman whom he has already committed adultery with?

6808 Traditional 2014/09/18

There would be no problem for a man to get married to a woman whom he has already committed adultery with if she had no husband or got divorced but passed her Iddah (waiting period) completely on that time. Imam Khomeini (r.a) said in this regard: "If ...
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?

7808 Quranic Studies 2010/05/20

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 meanings and the messagesSecond: The ...
How can we keep the thought of death and the Day of Resurrection in our mind?

2333 تجسس 2021/03/30
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)?

15118 Exegesis 2010/01/21

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 have been mentioned for the gradual revelation of the Quran, of which ...

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?

149906 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?

108809 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?

106580 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?

105674 Exegesis 2010/04/07

This question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

103513 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.

101863 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?

89334 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?

87916 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?

79598 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?

65450 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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