Questions Archive(Tag:etiquettes)
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What is Islam's ruling on owning a pet wolf?
18509 2011/04/11 Laws and JurisprudenceOffice of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it by itself.Office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :There is no problem in it
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Are the Imams witnessing our actions?
7541 2011/04/11 TraditionalThe Quranic verses and also narrations ( revayāt ) indicate that the Imams ( a.s. ) are aware of our actions throughout the day and night, and that our deeds are presented to them. As for why one Imam
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Why did Ali (a.s.) not lead even a single prayer when the Prophet (pbuh) was ill?
7999 2011/04/09 TraditionalFirstly, we have no reliable evidence to prove that Abu Bakr led the prayers after the incident of Ghadir Khum and during the Holy Prophet s illness.Secondly, the qualities and specifications which qu
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What is the Islamic law about hanging pictures of human and animate beings inside a mosque?
11589 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceTo reach the answer to your question, it is necessary to take notice of the following points: 1 – The jurists have said: Offering prayers is makrooh ( abominable ) at certain places including facing t
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Marja'eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term which is antonymous with the word "Taqlid". In Islamic legal terminology taqlid refers to the practice of following the decisions of a religious authority without necessarily examining the scriptural basis or reasoning of that decision. In Islamic jurisprudence taqlid of someone regarded as a learned religious authority is completely acceptable and rational in the details of the laws of the religion (shariah), such as matters of worship and personal affairs.
7446 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceMarja eyah in the sense of giving a fatwa is a jurisprudential term the opposite of which is the term Taqlid . That is to say, whoever is a Marj a, others are his muqallid ( followers ) . In order to
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What are the special fadhilat (prime) times of the five daily prayers?
8560 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is recommended that a person should offer the five daily prayers at their respective prescribed times. That is to say, each prayer should be offered at its special time of significance ( fadhilat )
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Why was a Quranic verse sent down giving the Prophet (pbuh) permission not to respect his wives' turns?
9021 2011/04/06 TraditionalBased on what is inferred from religious sources, the marriages of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) have been on account of certain cultural, emotional, political, social and religious expediencies. Consider
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We have a Marja (source of emulation) to follow but we are not following him in our lives. I believe we are following him only nominally, aren't we?
6103 2011/04/06 Laws and JurisprudenceTaqlid does not mean choosing a Marja, buying his Resalah ( Epistle of Islamic Laws ) , keeping it in your house and then telling others that he is your Marja. In real sense, Taqlid means acting in ac
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What are the definition, place and necessity of Taqlid?
7668 2011/04/06 Modern‘Aql or reason which is endorsed by the Shari’ah and associated with jurisprudence is different from the manipulative intellect which we use in our lives. Although the intellect is also endorsed by di
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Who is Abdul Qadir Gilani?
9998 2011/03/14 TheoreticalAbdul Qadir Gilani known as Ghaus-e-Azam was a sixth century mystic and a narrator who was born in the north of Iran and died in Baghdad. He was the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi order. Historically,
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Is it okay to say kazalikallahu rabbi in the second rak'at after any sura or only Sura-e Ikhlas?
7138 2011/03/14 Laws and JurisprudenceIt is Mustahab ( recommended ) to say “Kazalikallahu Rabbi” after Sura-e Ikhlas once, twice or thrice, in every rak at in which Sura-e Ikhlas is recited after Sura al-Hamd. Therefore this zikr ( recit
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What is the reason behind Imam of Mahdi's remaining in occultation despite there are Shiite governments in the world?
10794 2011/03/10 TraditionalThe occultation of the Imam of Time ( atf ) does not mean that the Imam is living a paranormal or different life. For example, he is not living in a cave and the likes of such places. In fact, accordi
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Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) order Abu Bakr, during his illness, to lead the congregational prayers?
20276 2011/03/05 تاريخ بزرگانSome narrations have been related in the Sunni sources concerning the appointment of Abu Bakr by the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) as a prayer leader. In case we accept them, some unacceptable complications
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Whose advice should I seek and who gives better advice, a psychologist or a religious expert?
6007 2011/03/05 PracticalGiven the details you have provided in your message a brief answer to your question is as follows: 1 – As for consulting a psychologist or a religious expert, we should say that psychology and religio
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What are the methods to prove that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet (pbuh) through revelation?
10381 2011/03/05 Quranic StudiesThere 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
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Is it okay to say "Ali is the inheritor"?
7353 2011/02/15 TraditionalAn heir is someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property or position of another without an external cause like purchase and sale, dedication etc. rather by descent and right of relat
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Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?
7839 2011/02/14 The infalliblesTo deal with all the questions in your message at length will definitely take a long time. However, a general answer to your question would be as follows: Acquiring education in all disciplines and fi
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Why does God command us not to prostrate for anyone other than Him but He contradicts His Own saying by commanding angels to prostrate in front of man?
7603 2011/02/13 TraditionalServitude to anyone other than God is undesirable and prohibited and similarly prostration is not permissible, if it implies glorifying and worshipping someone other than God. However, if the very pro
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Why do Shiite Muslims, who worship the One God, prostrate on a stone towards the Ka'bah?
7936 2011/02/12 TraditionalShiite Muslims are monotheists and they worship the One God and prostrate only for Him. However, according to Islam, there are certain conditions for Sajdah in the prayers. One of those conditions is
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Is Khums payable on the money which I have saved for enrolling myself for the obligatory Hajj?
10358 2011/02/12 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Please give me a list of suitable Islamic websites in English which we could give to non-Muslims who may use them to know about Islam and Shiism? Kindly, also advise us as to what we can say to these people to encourage them to visit these websites and read their contents? (Please, reply in English, if possible.)
7277 2011/02/12 PracticalDear brother in Islam,Salamun alaikum,Below are links to a few good Islamic websites that we believe you can use to find information about Islam and Shiism. Obviously, each of the websites has its spe
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Which Imam is the Sayyids' great grandfather?
6491 2011/02/12 Laws and JurisprudenceثWe need to mention that in order for you to know about someone s ancestors, it is necessary to refer to genealogists as we have no knowledge or specialization in this regard.To give a short and gener
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Why weren't the Holy Prophet's wives called Ummul Muslimeen instead of Ummul Momineen?
11431 2011/02/08 ExegesisThe title Ummul Momineen ( Mother of the Believers ) is derived from the sixth verse of Chapter al-Ahzab of the Quran. In view of the contexts surrounding the verse, it can be said that the word Momin
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When did the epithet of "Ummul Momineen" come into being?
13361 2011/02/08 ExegesisThe title Mother of the Believers ( Ummul Momineen ) was first used in the time of the Holy Prophet ( pbuh ) following the revelation of the sixth verse of Chapter al-Ahzab concerning the Prophet s wi
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What is Sufism? Was Imam Khomeini (r.a) a Sufi?
14229 2011/01/27 PracticalThe lexical root of tasawwuf is variously traced to sūf wool , referring to the simple wool-made cloaks the early Muslim ascetics wore and who claimed to purify their inner self from filth and stay aw
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If there are two suitors one of whom is faithful and irritable and the other faithless but lenient, which one is preferable?
7528 2011/01/27 PracticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is the repentance of an apostate accepted? Do his body and clothe get ritually pure with repentance?
6698 2011/01/20 PracticalRepentance is a move towards salvation and one s serious decision to stop committing sins is by itself a great victory which opens the gates of divine mercy to the penitent. In fact, he who has reache
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How is it possible for aged people to acquire Hawzah (seminary) education?
6495 2011/01/20 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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Is it possible to get distance education and learning in the Islamic seminaries?
5673 2011/01/16 PracticalDear brother in Islam, Salamun alaikum, You can attend level one classes of the Islamic seminary freely and without enrollment. Then you should prepare yourself for the admission tests which are held
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If a Muslim individual converts to Christianity after conducting comprehensive research, will he be considered an apostate and sentenced to death?
9322 2011/01/16 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough the religion of Islam calls upon all mankind to accept divine unity, it does not coerce them into accepting it because faith and belief cannot be based on force and compulsion. Indeed, this d
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How should one go about identifying the most learned Mujtahid, if the testimonies of the witnesses contradict each other?
6806 2011/01/15 Laws and JurisprudenceAll grand jurists have said in their edicts that there are three ways of identifying a Mujtahid, and the A alam:First: when a person is certain that a particular person is a Mujtahid, or the most lear
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A Christian woman converted to Islam so as to be able to marry me. I believe she converted to Islam apparently and only to marry me. Can I get a divorce from her?
6612 2011/01/10 Laws and JurisprudenceThe answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:1. You are free to get a divorce from her.2. Try to guide her and if she is guided, it would be very much better than to ta
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Is it necessary to take part in all the secular school programs?
6433 2011/01/10 Laws and JurisprudenceOffice of Grand Ayatollah Sistani ( may Allah grant him long life ) :Taking part in such activities is a matter of precaution. [ That is, you should exercise precaution by not taking part in those pro
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I am not really willing to convert to Christianity but can I pretend to be Christian simply for getting a passport?
6218 2011/01/10 Laws and JurisprudenceThe answer given by His Eminence, Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as under:Expressing infidelity and disbelief is by itself considered to be disbelief ( in Islam ) and if it is necessary that one sh
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Is it permissible to evade government tax in non-Islamic countries?
7188 2011/01/10 Laws and JurisprudenceThe answer given by Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani is as follows:1. You must abide by the rules of the country in which you are living except for when the rules may be opposed to Islamic Shari ah.2. I