Questions Archive(Tag:construction)
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Is it okay to contract a temporary marriage with a Shia girl without her father’s permission and after having intercourse with her?
19047 2009/04/20 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Islam, fulfilling one’s sexual desires can only be done with the observation of Islamic law. Most of the marja’s today believe that performing the mutah or temporary marriage with a virgi
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How can one answer the following argument: Man’s greatest enemy is alcohol; man must love his enemies; therefore, man must love alcohol.
6817 2009/04/20 PracticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Are there any Sunni sources that have spoken of the alteration of the Quran?
10623 2009/04/20 Quranic StudiesMany 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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Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.
102028 2009/04/20 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe 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 Shi
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Are we allowed to attend the majalis (gatherings) of Imam Hussein (as) at the houses of those muslims who treat Imam Ali (as) as God?
6738 2009/04/06 TraditionalAlthough holding mourning sessions and gatherings for Imam Husein ( as ) and his companions is a great act that brings one massive blessings and rewards, yet if these gatherings are used to strengthen
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If the Quran is to be protected, then why do some Quranic interpreters believe in its alteration?
6368 2009/04/06 ExegesisContinue...
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What is the ruling on a Shia man marrying a Sunni woman and are the children considered Sunni or Shia?
7670 2009/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceThe Grand Ayatullahs say:It is okay for a Shia man to marry a Sunni woman, but if he fears to be misguided by her, it isn t permissible. [ 1 ] As for where to contract the marriage, it doesn’t make a
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How come although all of us gave an oath in the Alame-Arwah, there are still people who have religions other than Islam?
29308 2009/03/14 TraditionalIn our religious texts and scriptures, a realm or world by the name of Dharr has been spoken of. There are differences between the scholars regarding what this realm exactly is. Nevertheless, the view
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Is the hadith that says: “All the imams are equal to the prophet (pbuh) in rank.” (Al-Kafi, vol.1, pg.270) an authentic one?
9695 2009/03/14 TraditionalAlthough the fourteen infallibles are all at the pinnacle of perfection and spiritual completion, yet the holy prophet ( pbuh ) of Islam is the highest of them all, possessing advantages and character
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Can one use a car or house loan to perform Hajj?
6085 2009/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceContinue...
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Is the Ziyarah of Nahiyah Muqaddasah valid according to the Shia and what are the reasons for its authenticity?
10765 2009/03/12 PracticalThe ziyarah of Nahiyah Muqaddasah is an absolute or unconditional ziyarah, meaning that it can be recited any time; on Ashura or any other day.This ziyarah begins with greeting the prophet of Islam (
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Is there a problem in paying off one's debt in the evening or after dark?
6233 2009/03/12 Laws and JurisprudenceContinue...
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What is the ruling on putting money in non-Islamic banks and is the interest received from it considered haram riba? Also, can one work in these banks?
9223 2009/03/12 Laws and JurisprudenceContinue...
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Why do dhuhr and asr prayers have to be recited silently, while the same doesn’t go with other prayers?
23873 2009/03/09 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe main reason why we pray these two prayers in a low voice is that it is the tradition of the prophet ( pbuh ) and that he used to pray this way and has ordered us to pray exactly like him. Of cours
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Is the network marketing of Tahitian Noni juice permissible?
7806 2009/03/09 Laws and JurisprudenceIf your question is about the ruling on marketing this drink as a result of it being halal or haram itself, this is the answer the maraje’ have given to your inquiry:The office of the Grand Ayatullah
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What is Islam for?
7560 2009/03/04 TraditionalReligion is a set of beliefs associated with practical and moral principles delivered to humankind by God s messengers, for the guidance of man and his eternal prosperity and salvation.According to re
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Why do Muslims shake hands?
10891 2009/03/02 PracticalGreeting others by saying “salam” and shaking hands are all signs of sociability and good manners and conduct. The prophet of Islam ( pbuh ) and the imams are at the pinnacle of sociability and good b
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If one has doubt about the marja he/she has chosen, what needs to be done?
7243 2009/03/02 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is obligatory for one who has reached the age of obligation ( “religious puberty” or “bulugh” ) to choose the most learned marja and follow his fatwas or verdicts. There are only three ways one can
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Can we say “Ya Ali Madad” keeping in mind that Allah (swt) is the one who has given them the power to help us, and can this aid and help be seeked after their martyrdoms and demises?
22980 2009/02/14 TraditionalContinue...
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Why is rabbit meat haram?
53716 2009/02/08 Laws and JurisprudenceThere are hadiths that tell us rabbit meat is haram. Therefore, this is Allah’s ( swt ) rule on the matter, and we have to follow Allah’s ( swt ) orders because they are His orders, not because in som
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In my opinion, the only thing that true reasoning calls for, is for the marjas to be references when it comes to Islamic information,...
6455 2009/01/20 Laws and JurisprudenceTaqlid means for one to refer to an expert in a certain field for enlightenment. The ulema have comprehensively explained all of the reasoning for their judgments in their detailed books. Also, the fa
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Is it permissible to bury Muslims in kafir cemeteries?
8904 2008/12/31 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Islamic law, it is forbidden to both bury Muslims in kafir cemeteries and kafirs in Muslim ones, and if such a thing ever takes place, it is permissible to exhume the corpse and transfer
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Why did Allah (swt) create man, considering that He knew many of them would be bad and end up in the hellfire?
8270 2008/12/31 Traditional1 ) Punishment from Allah ( swt ) is a result of man willingly disregarding divine guidance and not listening to the call of the outer and inner messengers.2 ) The knowledge of Allah ( swt ) regarding
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Why do the Shia pray with open hands while the Sunnis pray with their hands closed? How would the holy prophet of Islam pray? Are there any hadiths on this subject?
64150 2008/12/21 Laws and JurisprudenceBecause of the many hadiths they have regarding this matter, the Shia pray with open hands in order to have followed the tradition of the holy prophet ( pbuh ) and the imams ( as ) . These hadiths exp
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Why are apostates executed in Islam? Doesn’t that contradict freedom of belief?
13244 2008/12/10 Laws and JurisprudenceIn Islamic terms, apostasy means for one to openly express and show his/her renouncement of religion and usually ends up in others being encouraged to do the same. The punishment for apostasy doesn’t
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Why doesn’t Allah (swt) guide the fasiqs (wrongdoers/transgressors)?
14007 2008/11/23 TraditionalGuidance can be divided into the following types:1- Existential ( takwini ) guidance ( guidance that has to do with man’s creation ) , which is the nature embedded in all humans by Allah ( swt ) , cau
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What is God’s reason for creating man?
8561 2008/11/22 Traditionala ) His ability to create called for Him to create.b ) The order of creation is one based on aim and wisdom.c ) The ultimate goal and aim of creating all things, is the emergence of man; the reason be
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where did secularism or the belief in the separation of religious and civil affairs emerge from?
7141 2008/11/19 ModernDuring the renascence Christian believers came to the realization that their religion, with all the shortcomings it had, could not meet the modern social and political needs; therefore, secularism too
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What are the signs of Imam Zaman’s (as) dhuhur (reappearance) and which ones are reliable?
12750 2008/11/17 TraditionalAsking about the “dhuhur” ( reappearance ) of Imam Zaman ( as ) and its signs is very good and desirable, yet one mustn’t get so caught up in this matter to the extent that he/she forgets about the tr
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What is meant by the verse: “He (Allah (swt)) guides whosoever he desires, and misguides whosoever he desires.”
19507 2008/11/04 TraditionalIt has been proven in theology that man is of free will and Quranic teachings are in no conflict with this fact and actually emphasize this point. Yet since some Quranic verses interpret and explain o
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How can one explain how the killing of the Egyptian man by Prophet Musa (pbuh) isn’t in conflict with his infallibility?
17209 2008/11/04 TraditionalAll divine prophets, regardless of their different degrees and ranks, are infallible and at the peak of nearness to Allah ( swt ) , and all of them have responsibilities that surpass those of normal p
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What is the theological basis of Mahdiism?
7064 2008/10/22 TraditionalThe necessity of Allah’s ( swt ) grace, the existence of a khalifatullah and vicegerent of Allah ( swt ) and his protection from any calamities and bad incidents can be counted as a portion of the the
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Who is the Dajjal? Can you please give an explanation on him and the hadiths that have mentioned him?
20945 2008/10/21 TraditionalOne of the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi ( as ) , is the coming of a creature gone astray that misleads others by the name of “Dajjal”. In Arabic, any liar can be called dajjal. There are ma
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What is religion?
10775 2008/10/12 Philosophy of ReligionMany different viewpoints and details have been presented regarding the explanation of religion by Westerners. In the holy Quran, the word “din” ( religion ) has been used for two meanings: 1- Any typ
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What are the different stages and levels of religion?
8111 2008/10/12 Philosophy of ReligionThe main stages of religion are as follows:1- The “nafsul-amr” religion: What exists in the knowledge of Allah ( swt ) regarding the guidance of man to his eternal prosperity and salvation, is the “na