Questions Archive(Tag:month of Ramadhan)
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Is there any saying from the Holy Prophet of Islam (S) about fasting on the day of Ashura? Is fasting recommended on this day?
12730 2012/07/02 Laws and JurisprudenceThere is not a tradition in Shia s reliable sources in which Prophet Muhammad ( S ) may have said that fasting on the day of Ashura is recommended but there are narrations concerning the seerah ( life
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What is the limit of sexual pleasures in temporary marriage?
7673 2012/06/28 Laws and JurisprudenceThe relation between man and woman becomes lawful by contracting marriage. There are two kinds of marriages: Permanent marriage and temporary marriage In a permanent marriage, the period of matrimony
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Is it permissible to enter into a sisterhood/brotherhood contract with a male cousin and shake hands and speak with him?
7049 2012/06/28 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Islamic Shari ah, it is not permissible for a girl and a boy to have any kind of relationship with each other before marriage regardless of whether the relationship is direct or indirect
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Why do some Shiite mystics and scholars renounce the world and divinely gifted halāl pleasures and bounties?
6745 2012/06/28 PracticalThe divine bounties and pleasures are not restricted to worldly and material things; rather they also include spiritualities which for many people entail greater pleasures. The mystics and pious ones
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What should we reply to Akhbaris?
7060 2012/06/26 NoThe principles of the Akhbari faith can be divided into two cognitive categories. In fact, what the Akhbaris accept as the only cognitive source is the narrations ( revayāt ) . They claim that the ent
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Is divine knowledge merely proven by the teleological argument?
6914 2012/06/21 TraditionalThere are many ways to prove divine knowledge: 1. The teleological argument, 2. The argument that one cannot grant what one does possess, 3. The infiniteness of God and His encompassment of the entire
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What is the proper method of making one’s actions match his knowledge?
6972 2012/06/21 PracticalAccording to fundamental Islamic teachings, knowledge is only beneficial when followed by good deeds and actions. However, we see that some scholars come short in regard to acting upon their knowledge
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What is the Sunni point of view on the Prophet’s infallibility regarding matters other than receiving and conveying revelation?
12230 2012/06/20 TraditionalWhat is certain is that there is a consensus among the Islamic sects on the Prophet s infallibility regarding the reception and conveyance of revelation, but that being the case in his everyday life i
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Which verse of the Holy Quran containsevery kind of tawhid? What are the different kinds of tawhid?
17344 2012/06/20 TraditionalTawhid is a widely discussed topic among Islamic and Quranic concepts, which is why it consists of various types and levels. This is why tawhid has been widely given in-depth discussions in many verse
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Do the Holy Prophet’s parents enter Paradise?
15259 2012/06/19 TraditionalBased on the verses of the Holy Quran, belief in God and good deeds are generally the most important requirements for entering Paradise. Shia scholars and also a number of Sunni sects believe that the
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How many spheres are there in the entire universe and what is the difference between a sphere and a sky?
13243 2012/06/17 TheoreticalAccording to an ancient opinion, sphere refers to the ethereal bodies which are made up of nine levels or layers seven of which are named as kawakib sab a ( the seven planets ) . The eighth sphere is
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Do you get any sawab (reward) when you listen to a speech on Friday?
8639 2012/06/11 PracticalIt is necessary for every Muslim to get acquainted with his religious obligations and know about his duty. [ 1 ] Therefore, a person will get sawab by listening to a speech that enables him to become
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Is there any problem in the art of sculpting and painting?
22518 2012/06/10 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to the Holy Quran and other religious sources, a committed and undertaking art is one that steers man towards worship of the One God. If we go through written history, we shall find out that
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Why did the Holy Prophet (S) enjoy more freedom in gratifying his physical needs than others? And why were many restrictions imposed on his wives?
9056 2012/06/05 ExegesisThis question refers to the differences which exist between the Holy Prophet ( S ) and other people. In fact, it does not concern the general differences between men and women in the way they have sex
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What is philosophy? Why is it bad?
9438 2012/06/02 Contextual studyAs for your question about the alleged hadith, we should say that we looked for it in our hadith collections but we did not find it. As for the definition of philosophy, it has been defined in a num
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Why were the Quranic verses not collected and compiled on the basis of the chronological order of revelation?
25033 2012/05/29 Quranic StudiesThere is no recommendation from the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, about the arrangement of the text of the Quran on the basis of the chronological order of revelation. The Holy Quran
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How can we differentiate between a divine test and a divine punishment?
13761 2012/05/26 TraditionalSome of the calamities and hardship we endure in our lives are definitely a part of divine trial and tribulations that are aimed to make us choose our path and adopt our strategy and position against
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What is the meaning of Labbayk?
17134 2012/05/21 Laws and JurisprudenceLabbayk means to answer in the affirmative, to agree with and accept an invitation [ 1 ] , an acceptance accompanied with honor, respect and praise. This term was originally Labbayna plus Lak , and tu
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Did Prophet Lot offer his daughters to homosexual men? Did he commit incest with his daughters, as the Bible says?
33919 2012/05/21 TraditionalThe two accounts of the story of Prophet Lot ( pbuh ) in the Holy Quran and Bible contain many commonalities. It can even be said that they share the same fundamentals; the only difference lying in th
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What is the meaning of abjad letters, especially in relation to Imam Ali?
32482 2012/05/21 TheoreticalThe abjad letters are the alphabet ( الف ب ت... ) , which have been systemized based on a specific order, meaning: abjad, hūz, ḥatī, kalamn, sa afṣ, qarasht, thakhdh, ḍaẓgh. A number has been assigned
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When we say Almighty Allah, does it account for all attributes or only for the power and might of Allah?
7163 2012/05/21 TraditionalAt the level of His essence, when we say He is the Almighty, it accounts for all of His attributes. That is, there is no difference which attribute we use to refer to His essence. On the other hand ou
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Considering the fact that there are different degrees of mentally challenged people, and most of them have no inclination towards the opposite gender, does one need to wear hijab in front of them?
6393 2012/05/21 Laws and JurisprudenceAs has been mentioned in the question, since most of these individuals are not discerning between good and bad, they have the same ruling as insane people and there is no need to wear hijab in front o
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Is the hadith of Raf’ al-Qalam and the idea that the Shi’ites are absolved of religious duty on the ninth of Rabī’ al-Awwal authentic and valid?
9639 2012/05/21 Contextual studyThis hadith not been narrated in the main and prominent sources of hadith. In addition, what is meant by the absolvement of religious duty ( رفع القلم ) is that their sins are forgiven because of the
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Is seeing God with the heart what is meant by seeing God with discerning insight?
8014 2012/05/21 PracticalSeeing God with our discerning insight, which has been mentioned in Imam Ali s ( A.S. ) words falls under the theological discussion of seeing God. According to the sound assessment regarding this top
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Is Lordship confined to God Almighty?
8534 2012/05/21 Theoreticalربوبیت ( Lordship ) is derived from the word رب ( lord ) and is used in the Arabic language for the words owner, possessor and trainer. Given the fact that God is the owner of all existence, the manag
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What is the ruling on killing or hurting someone when defending yourself?
11875 2012/05/21 Laws and JurisprudenceIn the conflicts that take place between people within the society, no one is allowed to start a fight or use force against others. [ 1 ] From the Islamic point of view, the only solution is to refer
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Is it possible to say that since the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of the ayah, it does not entail exclusivity? Who are the Ahl al-Bayt?
8016 2012/05/21 ExegesisIn response to the first section of the question, the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of another larger ayah, but the most this issue can imply is that it is out of context when considering th
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Why is it necessary to give Sahm-e Imam to a qualified Mujtahid?
8580 2012/05/19 Laws and JurisprudenceGiven the fact that qualified jurisprudents are the general representatives of the Imam of Time ( atf ) during the period of occultation and that, in order for the Islamic laws not to remain unperform
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What are the financial resources of religious seminaries and where they get their funds from?
5953 2012/05/16 SystemShia clerics and seminaries are proud of being financially independent. The seminaries budget comes from religious dues ( Khums, endowments, charities, grants, etc. ) paid by the faithful. Some cleric
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What are the effects of contentment on our lives and how do we distinguish it from stinginess?
43393 2012/05/14 PracticalContentment has been defined as a resting of the mind without craving something else. The word qana ah which is the Arabic equivalent for contentment has been used to refer to satisfaction and happine
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What are the political thoughts of Imam Khomeini?
10598 2012/05/12 Philosophy of PoliticsThe political thoughts of Imam Khomeini ( blessed be his soul ) are a part of his macro ideas being influenced by different aspects of his thought. Given the fact that Imam Khomeini is a multi-dimensi
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What is the Quran’s perspective on waste and extravagance?
59362 2012/05/09 ExegesisThe religion of Islam is the religion of life and its precepts and rules set the grounds for human felicity and success, both for the individual, as well as the society. Islam has brought forth a comp
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Is it permissible to trade wild animals to be used for a zoo or for other entertainments?
6475 2012/05/02 Laws and JurisprudenceSuch matters have something to do with the law of the country or place where you are living. If there is no legal restriction in this regard and there is also a rational benefit in trading wild animal
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Where and when did mourning for Imam Hussein (A.S.) start first?
10687 2012/04/30 The infalliblesThe Holy Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him and his family, wept on the martyrdom of Hamza and Ja far and also encouraged others to weep. The great Shia Imams, peace be upon them, have encouraged us
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Can you shed some light on the scope and limits of wilayat-e faqih (rule of jurisprudent)?
7442 2012/04/26 Laws and JurisprudenceThe evidence and proofs supporting the rule of the jurisprudent ( wilayat-e faqih ) during the period of the occultation consider the jurisprudent as the ruler of Islamic society and deputy of the Inf