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Did the companions of the Holy Prophet (S) give Imam Ali (A.S) and Fatima Zahra (S.A) a wedding banquet and gifts?
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2014/05/14
History
There is a narration according to which some of the companions of the Holy Prophet ( S ) brought gifts for the daughter of the Prophet ( S ) , Lady Fatima Zahra ( S.A ) on her wedding ceremony. Abdur
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What is meant by this saying of Imam Ali, "Do you suppose that you are only a small body, while the macrocosm is placed within you?"
31989
2014/05/14
Contextual study
Some mysticism and literary books have ascribed poems to Imam Ali ( A.S ) . For instance, it has been said that Imam Ali ( A.S ) said: Do you suppose that you are only a small body, while the macrocos
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What kind of a book is Manaqib Murtazawi by Sayyid Muhammad Saleh Tirmidhi Kashfi? Are its contents reliable and authentic?
12692
2014/05/14
Contextual study
The book Kawkab Durri or Manaqi Murtazawi was authored by Sayyid Saleh Tirmidhi Kashfi. He is a follower of Sunni school of jurisprudence and theology but he is a lover of the Ahlul-Bayt. He is intell
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What are the meanings of the informative attributes of Allah? What are the Sunni and Shia viewpoints in this regard?
10285
2014/05/14
صفات ذاتیه
Khabariyah or informative attributes refer to attributes which have been mentioned in the Quran and narrations and have no proofs other than textual evidence. Among those attributes, yadullah ( Hand o
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What is the reason behind the impurity of semen and urine?
14271
2014/04/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
We must keep in mind that all of the divine laws are based upon securing the interests of mankind and keeping them away from harms. This means that nothing is lawful and unlawful without reason and it
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Is there a tradition of Imam Ali (a.s) in which He says that a mixture of saffron, honey and So’d Kufi has a wonderful effect on memory?
10789
2014/04/20
Contextual study
However, such a tradition ( hadith ) which is distributed to Imam Ali ( a.s ) has been mentioned in Bihar al-Anwar and Misbah Kaf ami, but since the tradition has not any Sanad [ i ] and it is not men
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Is doing some Wajib or Mustahab acts be considered as a substitute for the prayer?
6620
2014/04/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
It should be noted before answering the above-mentioned question that however, all of the divine laws are based upon securing the interests of mankind and keeping them away from harms. This means that
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Can you please introduce some methods in which we can improve and optimize our memory according to the traditions (Ahadith)?
10844
2014/04/20
Modern
We can classify those effective methods of enhancing and optimizing memory and comprehension into some divisions which are as follows: A ) Spiritual methods: 1. Remembering Allah ( by worshiping Him
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What is the ruling on eating the cheese contains rennet?
9069
2014/04/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
What the rennet is a substance or strong material we add it to milk in order to make cheese. This material seemingly prepares with the two methods that are as under: 1. via vegetarian mushroom. 2. v
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What is meant by inner rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran?
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2014/04/20
Quranic Studies
Since the Holy Quran is Allah s words and the Prophet of Islam s ( P.B.U.H ) miracle, Muslims show the special respect to it even at the advent of Islam. According to the verses of Quran, recommendati
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By which reason we must recite "اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم" before "بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم"?
13540
2014/04/20
Quranic Studies
Since بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم is the part ( verse ) of the Holy Quran, saying اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم before it, is one of the rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran that is mentioned in the Ho
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If a person suffers from an incontinence, due to which he is not in a position to control his bowels, and his Wudhu gets void, what is the Islamic law about it?
6651
2014/04/20
Laws and Jurisprudence
If a person suffers from an incontinence, due to which drops of urine come out continuously, or he is not in a position to control his bowels, he should act as follows: A ) If he is sure that at som
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What are the legal bases of various categories of rulings such as actual, outer, mawlawi, advisory, defining and declaratory law?
6652
2014/02/27
General Terms
Based on the way one looks at the rulings and laws, it is possible to divide the rules in a number of ways some of which, albeit, can be merged into one another. In this study, we have tried, as far a
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Is it necessary to give the qadha of the prayers and fasts which a person missed at a time when he had lost his memory?
6236
2014/02/25
آغاز تکلیف
Rule of Prayer If a patient does not have his senses in such a way that he cannot discern the prayer timing, the prayers which he has missed are not necessary to make up. That is, no qadha is obligat
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Why did God choose to keep Himself, hell and heaven and angels hidden from human eye?
7485
2014/02/16
اسلام و ایمان
The angels, heaven, Hell and the reality of sin and reward remaining hidden from human eyes are meant to prepare ground for test and tribulation of human beings because if the curtains or the barriers
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Since it is superstitious to do the chelle practice in order to conceive a child, which supplications and prayers do you recommend in this regard?
6604
2014/02/12
Practical
Based on our research through hadith collections, we did not find any reference to the chelle practice for pregnancy. As for supplications for pregnancy, there are some points to be noted: 1-This wor
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Are al-Bayan, al-Iftikhariya and Al-Tatanjiya sermons which are found in Mashariq al-Anwar of Shaykh Rajab Borsi, authentic?
12663
2014/02/06
Contextual study
Al-Iftikhariya Sermon In his Mashariq al-Anwar, [ 1 ] Hafez Rajab Borsi has narrated from Asbagh bin Nabatah a relatively long sermon named Al-Iftikhar Sermon which the narrator has attributed to Ima
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Who was Sheikh Hafiz Rajab Borsi? Is his "Mashariq al-Anwar" an authentic book?
13310
2014/01/30
شخصیت های شیعی
Sheikh Hafiz Borsi ( d. 1392 AD or 1394 AD ) is a Muslim thinker known as an expert of hadith, a jurisprudent and an erudite. There is also a strong presence of theoretical mysticism everywhere in his
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What is the Quranic perspective about the People of the Book?
8451
2014/01/27
Exegesis
The Quran, like many other eloquent speeches, have organized its words on the basis of their audience s needs. In this connection, the personality, conducts, belief etc. of the audience have been take
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Why old age is brilliant light on the Day of Resurrection?
6885
2014/01/22
Contextual study
In the religion of Islam, old age has been considered to be a privilege for the aged in order for others to respect them. There are two sets of traditions in this regard one of which emphasizes on res
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Why are good and bad moral traits discussed together in ethics? Scientifically speaking, what is the relationship between those traits?
12085
2014/01/22
عجب و خود پسندی
In view of the fact that ethics is a branch of philosophy that studies good and bad moral traits, voluntary conducts and volitional behaviors, it is very much logical and scientific to discuss and put
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Is it allowed to work in a place where food is prepared by pork or supermarket where sells such products? And also is it ok to touch them?
8654
2014/01/22
گوناگون
Grand Maraje , do not find it permissible to work in such places where haram products are sold, so if your job is exclusively related to selling pork, you are not allowed to work there, otherwise ther
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Is the narration concerning the manners of standing, ruku and sujud during prayers authentic?
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2014/01/20
Contextual study
Considering that the narrators who have transmitted are trustworthy and reliable, the hadith can be regarded as authentic and valid. To read a short account on the narrators of this hadith, you should
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What is the history of Ibadiyya and where do the Ibadies live?
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2014/01/20
شیعه و دیگر مذاهب
The Ibadi movement linked to Abdullah bin Ibadh is a group of moderate Kharijites and the dominant sect in Oman and north Africa. However, Ibadis deny anything more than a passing relation to the Khaw
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Is this narration true that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A.S) had the power to separate Aisha from her title as the mother of the faithful. Did he do it after the demise of the Prophet (S)? Did Aisha commit indecent actions after the demise of the Holy Prophet (S)?
13044
2014/01/20
Contextual study
The question will be answered in two parts: A ) Stripping Aisha of Her Title as the Mother of the Faithful There is no such hadith reported in our sources in this connnection. Sa ad bin Abdullah [ 1
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Are Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi's tafsir and his masters (mashayikh) reliable?
12640
2014/01/20
Quranic Studies
Ali bin Ibrahim bin Hashim Qummi is one of the great Shiite scholars. As per Najashi s and Sheikh Tusi s reports, he has a book titled Tafsir Qummi . The book is available to all for the time being an
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What kind of a book is "Mikyalul Makarim"?
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2014/01/20
شخصیت های شیعی
The book Mikyalul Makarim fi Fawaed al-Dua Lil-Qaem as the title of the book reads, has been authored regarding Mahdi, the Imam of Time ( atf ) . This is one of the books written in Arabic in the four
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I have recently converted to Shiism and I would like to know whether my prayers and marriage which have been conducted in accordance with the rules of Sunni school of jurisprudence are valid or not.
6237
2013/12/25
نماز قضا و استیجاری
If you performed them correctly then according to your own religion, your previous deeds are in order and it is not necessary to repeat them and your marriage is also in order. For further informatio
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Can I perform two Umrah pilgrimages in one month?
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2013/12/25
گوناگون
Umrah is an act of worship which is performed usually either as Mufradah or Umrah of Tamattu . These are names of two different pilgrimages performed on different occasions. It has been said by religi
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A Sunni brother has performed Hajj and then converted to Shia. Considering that he has not done Tawaf al-Nisa, what is his duty? Is his child illegitimate by birth?
8616
2013/12/19
طواف نساء
1. Some jurisprudents have not mentioned any special obligation or duty for the pilgrim who has performed hajj but some jurisprudents are of the view that the farewell circumambulation ( tawaf al-weda
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What are the manners of giving and receiving gifts according to the Holy Prophet (S)?
9542
2013/12/19
Practical
Among the normative conducts of the Messenger of the Holy Prophet ( S ) is giving and receiving gifts. However, based on the narrations reported from him, exchanging gifts should not be coupled with d
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Is the tradition mentioned in Shia books about Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) praying behind Marwan bin Hakam reliable?
8577
2013/12/16
Contextual study
The narrations regarding Imam Hasan and Imam Hussein ( AS ) offering prayers behind Marwan have been narrated in Shia sources through different chains of transmission. One of the narrations has been n
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What is the meaning of verse 61 and 62 in Surah Al Waqiyah
12021
2013/12/16
Exegesis
The verses 61 to 62 of Surah al-Waqe ah make reference to the reason behind death and how it is ordained for man. In these verses, God says: Death is a truth ordained by Him, it is not an essential pa
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Is Imam\'s (A.S) asking holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) in contrast to Imam\'s (A.S) expansive knowledge? What is the scope of Imam\'s (A.S) knowledge according to Shia?
6694
2013/12/09
Traditional
There is no disagreement among Muslims about the necessity of Imam s knowledge. However the discrepancy exists about the quantity and quality of his knowledge. Shiites believe that the Imam should, at
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How old was Imam Ali (AS) on the day of Ghadir?
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2013/12/09
غدیر خم
The event of Ghadir took place on the tenth of the hegira year but there are different views about Imam Ali s date of birth. However, if we are to determine the Imam s date of birth, it depends on whi