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Can people have contact with Jinns?
14642
2009/11/24
Traditional
The Holy Quran has confirmed the existence of Jinns and has attributed the following characteristics to them:1. Jinns are creatures that are made of fire; this is while humans were created from cl
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: Do people in paradise marry Hurul ‘In (Huris) and do Huris have only one spouse there? And do male Huris exist for women as well?
15928
2009/11/24
Traditional
One of the rewards that Allah ( swt ) gives to people who believe and do good deeds in this world is heaven and all the blessings that it contains. There isn’t any difference between men or women for
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Please explain the concept of Hurul ‘In and if they relate to women as well.
22144
2009/11/24
Exegesis
One of the blessings that Allah ( swt ) grants to people who do good deeds and have faith in Him is paradise and the bliss and blessings therein. For entering into heaven there isn’t any difference be
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What is the penalty for purposely breaking the fast in Ramadhan?
10431
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
One whom fasting has been made obligatory upon in the holy month of Ramadhan ( one who bears all the conditions ) , yet doesn’t intend on fasting doesn’t have any punishment/penalty, unless he/she exe
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Have a group of jinns transformed into stone?
9887
2009/11/24
Traditional
From the Quran s perspective, jinns are material beings. According to what is popular among Islamic scholars, jinns have a delicate and transparent body and are mainly composed of air and fire and are
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What do Jews say about the return of Prophet Isa (pbuh) or the coming of the Promised Messiah?
10278
2009/11/24
Traditional
Similar to other faiths and people, the Jews definitely believe in the coming of a savior at the end of time. In the current Torah, there are many glad tidings of the coming of a universal reformer. U
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Who was Prophet Daniel?
14006
2009/11/24
تاريخ بزرگان
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According to you, can a Muslim not believe in wilayatul faqih (authority of the jurist)?
7619
2009/11/24
Traditional
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What is the criterion and standard for a woman to be considered old and aged? Is there a specific age?
8384
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Can the soul, after death, become aware of the things that happen in this world?
31743
2009/11/24
Traditional
It has been narrarated from the Holy Infallibles ( Masumeen ) that after death, the soul can in fact come back to this world and have awareness of the events that unfold here and learn of their relati
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How much distance must be traversed in order for us to have to shorten the prayer (qasr)? For people that live in America what is the basis for establishing a shortened prayer: Do we use the end of the actual city or do we use the walls of the city?
8749
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Can a soul or Jinn bother a human being?
16324
2009/11/24
Traditional
We know very little about Jinns, but hadiths say that Jinns are responsible for their acts and have different beliefs, some are obedient towards Allah while others are not, the same as humans. Althoug
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If I perform tayammum instead of wudhu or ghusl because of shortage of time, will it be acceptable?
13117
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Why is capital punishment used upon someone who becomes an apostate (murtad), and how is this sentence in accordance with the essence of religious teachings?
11685
2009/11/24
Philosophy of Religion and Law
The reason behind this ruling is that the announcement of apostasy was not a result of matters within the bounds of personal freedom or logical conclusions. Rather, apostasy was often utilized as a si
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Who was Yazid the son of Abu Sufyan? Is there someone by the name of Yazid who was the brother of Muawiyah
10287
2009/11/24
تاريخ بزرگان
In the history of Bani Ummayid rule in the beginning of Islam, two Yazids have been named. The first was Yazid Ibn Abi Sufyan and the second, was Yazid Ibn Muawiyah. As you can see, the name of the so
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Can we not cover all of our hair due to hair loss and because the doctor has asked us to do so?
6076
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
The hijab is a very important matter to the extent that the Quran has even directly spoken of it. Allah ( swt ) says in surah Nur:“And tell the faithful women to cast down their looks and to guard the
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Can you please explain why it is haram to marry the wives of the prophet after his demise?
12213
2009/11/24
Laws and Jurisprudence
According to verse 6 of surah Ahzab, the wives of the prophet ( pbuh ) are like the mothers of the believers and have the ruling of their mothers. Consequently, marrying them is haram. Numerous reason
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If the imam of a jama’ah prayer doesn’t observe the correct recitation in some cases (even after being reminded), is it still permissible to follow him?
5945
2009/10/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
The viewpoint of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:1- According to an obligatory precaution, it is necessary to observe the correct I’rabs ( vowels ) during the prayer.2- Correct recitation
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During Salatul Wahsha should we read Ayatul Kursi till the section that says ‘aliyyul adheem’ or till the section that says, ‘hum feeha khalidoon’?
16350
2009/10/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
Salatul Wahsha, also called Salatu Laylatil Dafn ( the prayer of the first night after burial ) , is a prayer that is recited on the first night that a mu’min person has been buried. It is called Sal
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Will a husband and wife, after leaving this world, live together in paradise?
13015
2009/10/22
Traditional
The specific conditions and details of how we will live in the next world are not completely known to anyone except the infallibles ( masoomeen ) . With this in mind the relationship between a husband
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What do the separate letters (Huruf Muqatta’ah) in the Quran mean?
23997
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
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If a woman remarries in this world, which husband will be her spouse in heaven?
13391
2009/10/22
Traditional
When considering the status of a man and woman in the afterlife that were once spouses in this world, several possibilities can be considered:Both the woman and man will be in heaven.The woman will be
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Is it right to limit women?
6805
2009/10/22
Practical
The spiritual and moral health of a society depends on that of its individuals; men and women, and the spiritual health of individuals is only reachable through training and raising them correctly. I
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Can one do Istikharah for marriage?
7523
2009/10/22
Practical
Marriage has been one of the most important issues and foundations of human societiy since the beginning of human life on earth. Obviously such a critical issue should be dealt with wisely and with kn
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Is the term "Bridge of Sirat" mentioned in the Quran?
30325
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
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Which verses of the Quran are the verses of “Sukhrah”?
13831
2009/10/22
Exegesis
The term Verses of Sukhrah or Verses of Taskhir refer to verses 54 to 56 of surah A’raf, which hadiths have spoken about the benefits of their recitation.
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Isn't there a contradiction between when Imam Ali (as) gave his ring to the beggar while in prayer and when an arrow was pulled out of his foot in prayer and he didn’t feel anything?
13402
2009/10/22
Contextual study
In response to your question, the following points can be pointed to:1- Man has the potential to acquire virtues through performing certain acts that please Allah ( swt ) , and reach a point in which
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Is it permissible for women to not cover their feet and leave them exposed?
26293
2009/10/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
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Is it permissible for women to expose their feet the same way they are allowed to expose their hands?
8546
2009/10/22
Laws and Jurisprudence
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What color turban did the Prophet (pbuh) and the Imams (as) wear?
21062
2009/10/22
The infallibles
Many different societies and groups of people, including those in today’s civilized world, use signs and symbols to recognize and communicate with one another. Seyyids, as a result of historical occur
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What is the way to become free from fornication and how is one supposed to repent from it?
8056
2009/10/22
Theoretical
The best way to be freed of sin is to get rid of ignorance and unawareness. If we continuously remember the greatness and magnanimousness of Allah ( swt ) and the never-ending blessings He has bestowe
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Why is Lady Fatimah’s (as) grave still concealed, while Imam Ali's (as) grave was discovered?
7011
2009/09/23
Modern
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What is the starting point for purifying the soul?
9764
2009/09/23
Theoretical
Purification means to clean your soul of impurity. The Quran has mentioned purifying the soul in various verses but one should know that the basis and starting point of purification varies from person
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Why were we brought to a world in which sinning is possible just because of Prophet Adam’s mistake?
9202
2009/09/23
Traditional
All prophets of Allah ( swt ) are infallible and invulnerable to sin, and what Prophet Adam ( pbuh ) did was that he simply didn’t take heed in Allah s ( swt ) advice, which is not considered true dis
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What does it mean when it is said that our worship is for our own selves? How is this matter not in conflict with our worship being for Allah (swt)?
8931
2009/09/23
Islamic Philosophy
Since Allah ( swt ) is the All-Wise and doesn’t ever order anyone to do anything that is useless, all of our worship that He himself has commanded us to perform bears benefits for us, and since He is