Questions Archive
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Are there any examples of Irfan in the Nahjul Balagha?
8772 2010/08/17 TheoreticalAccording to the Imams ( a ) , Irfan is not divided into practical and theoretical. In the language that they used and in their life history, they did not consider practical Irfan any different from t
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What does the phrase "المجاز قنطرة الحقیقة" refer to? Please explain Islam’s standpoint on “metaphoric love”.
9312 2010/08/17 Practical1. Islamic scholars believe that there is no more than one true love in this world and that being the love for God, the other types of love are considered to be metaphoric, unreal and illusory love. M
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Has it been mentioned in the Quran how many rak’ats each prayer has?
10414 2010/08/15 Laws and JurisprudenceDue to its unique structure the Quran has briefly mentioned the outline of Islamic teachings ( like Ahkam, Aghaed, History, etc. ) and has assigned the prophet of Islam to explain it in detail and int
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Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?
79717 2010/08/14 Laws and JurisprudenceThe 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 th
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How can we get to know God and rely on and truly love him?
7507 2010/08/14 TraditionalThe term “God” is one of the most general and simplest concepts that everyone, even atheists that deny His existence, definitely have some kind of perception of, although comprehending the true nature
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What is the meaning behind the concept of Wilayah Takwini and what is its connection with the Infallible Imams (a)?
18629 2010/08/14 TheoreticalWilayah in lexicon means the coming of something right after another without any space existing in between them. This calls for the closeness and nearness of these two to each other. Wilayah has been
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When put in the grave what can we do to better our surroundings?
7492 2010/08/14 TraditionalThe feelings a person might experience when lying in his grave is completely contingent upon the environment he has arranged and prepared with his deeds and acts in this world, thus this feeling may d
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In Islam can we confess our sins to another person?
32235 2010/08/14 TheoreticalIn the religion of Islam nobody has the permission to disclose their sins ( small or big ) and unveil their secrets to anybody. The reason why is, to begin with, man’s honor and respect is so valued a
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Describe the proof of the existence of God and the manner of how he came into being.
9143 2010/08/14 PhilosophyGod Almighty, is a being which is absolute existence and complete perfection devoid of all deficiencies and imperfections. The concept of God is one which is very simple and clear. Everyone, including
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What are the proofs behind the faith of Abu Talib?
13860 2010/08/01 تاريخ بزرگانAbu Talib, the father of Imam Ali ( a ) is among the many individuals who have been persecuted through distortions and alterations in the books of history. The only reason for this persecution is that
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Is it possible to sleep in heaven?
13979 2010/08/01 TraditionalSleep 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
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How long has the belief in Wilayatul Faqih existed?
6699 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceThe concept of Wilayatul Faqih, taken to mean the leadership of a society under an individual who has reached the rank of ‘Ijtihad’ ( Jurisprudence ) in Fiqh, is according to some, a new concept in te
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When the Quran is speaking of the times of ‘salat’, what is meant by ‘salat’, is it supplication and asking for forgiveness, or prayer?
8246 2010/08/01 Quranic StudiesThe 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
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Can reading the Quran’s translation be beneficial?
7446 2010/08/01 Quranic StudiesFrom 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
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Is it proper for a lady to lip sync while reciting a sura during salat or to recite it in her mind?
8229 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Can females also begin prayers from behind the Imam then fill up to the right then to the left?
6091 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is okay for women to form a line behind the imam when those following him are only women, but if only one woman is praying behind him, it is mustahabb for her to stand to his right side such that w
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Do we have to recite surah Fatihah in prayer?
5839 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceIn the first and second rak’ahs of the daily prayers, one must recite surah Fatihah and another entire surah after it; there is no difference between men and women in this ruling. [ 1 ] ( Of course, t
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Does belching out what one has eaten invalidate the fast?
6438 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceIf one who is fasting belches out something and it comes into the mouth, if he swallows it again, it will invalidate his fast no matter how little it is and he has to make up for it and also make kaff
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When a female is in her period is it proper for her to say Lahila illallah?
7566 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceSaying La Ilaha Illallah during a woman’s period is okay. Interestingly, it is mustahabb for a women on their period to clean themselves of blood and change their cloth or cotton and make wudu and if
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When we do dua, is it true that we should not look up but into our hands?
13461 2010/08/01 PracticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Can God bring into existence a stone so large that he himself is not able to lift?
11419 2010/08/01 QuranOne of the attributes of God is his unlimited and boundless power and omnipotence. This question has been asked and answered in fields such as philosophy and scholastic theology. It has also been expl
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Is ethanol, which is a type of alcohol, pak and halal to consume?
39900 2010/08/01 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Was the Fadak usurped before or after the burning of Lady Zahra’s home?
8056 2010/07/31 تاريخ بزرگانThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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How is the instability of some rulings in Islam not in conflict with the permanence of Islamic law?
7008 2010/07/22 Philosophy of Religion and LawHoly religions are comprised of two parts, the rules that have an eternal nature and those that change. The rules that are permanent relate to the stable aspects of humans life.But these religions hav
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When the Imam of the Time (aj) reappears, how many Prophets and Imams (as) will return and accompany his reappearance?
10990 2010/07/22 Traditional“Raj’ah” literally means ‘to return’, and in Islamic terms, refers to the return of certain people from the dead. These people may consist of dedicated believers and mushriks ( polytheists ) alike. It
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How do Shias prove that all must obey the Imams through the Quran? Also, how do they know that they were all appointed by Allah?
15916 2010/07/22 TraditionalThe word Imamah means to lead and an Imam is anything that is followed, whether it is a person and individual or something else, and whether it leads to the right path or the wrong path. But in Islami
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Can a man take pleasure in different parts of the woman’s body if he likes, even by force?
13525 2010/07/22 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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are the reasons that prove the Quran has not been altered?
15216 2010/07/22 TraditionalThe distortion of the Quran has a broad meaning that covers all possible changes, whether it’s the adding of words, omitting of words, changing the combination of the words or changing the combination
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Please explain about the Mysticism of Imam Ali and the Household of the prophet. What does the Nahjul-Balaghah consist of regarding Mysticism and how much have the Imam's sayings had influence on Mystics throughout time?
13226 2010/07/21 TheoreticalThe Mysticism or irfan that Imam Ali and the Household of the prophet present does not contradict Islam or the Quran, it is rather the true essence of Islam and the core of Islamic law. From this view
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Why didn't the Prophet and his household write their own hadith books?
8790 2010/07/21 Contextual studyDue 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
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What are the opinions of the Maraj'e in regard to using Qama in the past and in present time?
10982 2010/07/21 Laws and JurisprudenceMourning for Imam Hossein has always been emphasized on by the Imams and Muslim scholars, and throughout history, there have always been gatherings in which people would mourn for the Imam.One of the
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We found the dead body of a lady in the desert, how can we find out if she was Muslim or not?
9000 2010/07/20 Laws and JurisprudenceBurying the body of a Muslim is upon all Muslims, but if some do it, the rest will be exempt. [ 1 ] If a body has signs of being Muslim, it should be buried as a Muslim, but if there are no signs of i
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What is the ruling on using henna in the state of jinabat and heyd? Does nail polish cause any problem for wudu?
9952 2010/07/20 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What is the proof for Prophet Adam and Nuh (pbuh) being buried in Najaf?
22133 2010/07/20 تاريخ بزرگانThe main reasoning that proves the burial of Prophet Adam and Nuh ( pbuh ) in Najaf are the many hadith that disclose this fact.
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What are the right ways of fulfilling lust in Islam and according to Imam Khomeini?
26310 2010/07/20 PracticalAs one who is in pursuit of the truth regarding Islam’s laws and the viewpoints of the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, it is of dire importance that you rely only on authentic so