Questions Archive(Tag:watch)
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Should we maintain relations with relatives who act badly towards us in turn? If so, in what way should we do this?
7660 2012/02/15 PracticalThe concept of ‘Silah al-Rahem’ means to maintain a relationship based on goodness and love with ones near relatives. It is religiously obligatory upon everyone and many positive effects have been lis
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Is it true that the second Khalīfah married Imam Alī’s (as) daughter?
8440 2012/02/15 تاريخ بزرگانThe marriage of the second Khalīfah to Umm Kulthum has been narrated in both Shīʿah and Sunni books, however the different narrations vary from one another and are not the same. That which is common i
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What is the Islamic law about having an affair or illicit relationship with a person from the opposite gender? If their relationships do not lead to adultery, are they still sinful?
17860 2012/02/15 TraditionalAdultery is a great sin according to the Quran. God, the Exalted, says: Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful ( deed ) and an evil, opening the road ( to other evils ) . [ 1 ] In this short
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I have a friend who while on duty made an accident with a motorcyclist resulting in the death of the latter. Apart from legal procedures that will take placed, is my friend under any other obligation according to Islam?
6162 2012/02/15 Laws and JurisprudenceThere are different types of murder: Attempted murder and unintentional murder ( manslaughter ) . The latter is normally divided into two categories e.g. purely unintentional murder or criminally negl
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Is it permissible to steal from internet websites?
6193 2012/02/15 Laws and JurisprudenceSince you want the Islamic law about the question in your email, we deemed it necessary to forward the same question to the offices of some of the living prominent jurists. The answers which we have r
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What is the meaning of God’s devising?
7368 2012/02/15 ExegesisImam Rida ( AS ) was asked about the attribution of deceit and ridicule to Allah, which the Quran has mentioned, his excellency replied: “Allah Almighty neither ridicules nor deceives or devises again
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Can a woman recite Quran in front of non-mahrams?
11790 2012/02/15 Laws and JurisprudenceThe Grand Ayatullah Khameneni ( may Allah prolong his life ) :If it gets their attention and arouses them or causes any other corruption then it will be impermissible, or else, it is permissible.The G
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I have heard that the bodies of some martyrs from the Iraq and Iran war are still intact and did not decompose, are these reports reliable?
10970 2012/02/15 TraditionalLooking at the issue from one angle, since the bodies of living things have been created in a way that once the soul leaves the body, in accordance to the laws of nature, the body begins to smell, rot
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Why does Allah hate divorce so much?
14832 2012/02/15 Philosophy of Religion and LawConsidering the antithesis between divorce and marriage, in order to learn of the reason why Allah hates divorce so much, we must first see why marriage bears so much significance in His eyes. [ 1 ] I
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I am from the Philippines. I don’t have access to a mujtahid to pay my khums to him and I am not sure whether there are deserving Sayyids where I live. To whom am I supposed to pay my khums?
6142 2012/02/14 Laws and JurisprudenceThese are the responses we received from the offices of the grand maraji’:The office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani ( may Allah prolong his life ) : You are allowed to keep your khums with you until y
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If the horn of a sacrificial animal is broken, can we sacrifice it on Eid al-Adha?
6464 2012/02/14 Laws and JurisprudenceIf what you mean by sacrifice, is the sacrifice performed as one of the rituals of Hajj where animals are sacrificed in the land of Mina, then according to the fatwa of the majority of jurists, if the
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Why do Jewish people read their book in Hebrew?
6151 2012/02/14 TraditionalGod is a metaphysical being who cannot be analyzed with physical standards, nonetheless, He has used physical means understandable to man to take care of this world’s affairs. One of these affairs is
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Why do we have to wear Iḥrām during Hajj?
7007 2012/02/14 Philosophy of Religion and LawHajj is [ a pilgrimage ] filled with mysteries and signs that provoke man into deep thought and guide him [ back ] towards his fitrah ( his inner essence and nature ) . Therefore it is appropriate tha
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How was the seerah (conduct) of the Holy Prophet (s) and Imams (a.s) in welcoming and receiving people who entered a gathering?
10430 2012/02/14 Contextual studyIn this authentic narration, it has been stated that Hababah Walibiyyah had a stone seal from Imam Ali ( a.s. ) as a sign of determining the Imam. She kept the seal with her unless the time of the ima
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What does Islam recommend for a man to be cleaned and well-dressed?
10012 2012/02/14 TheoreticalObserving cleanliness is necessary everywhere and for all men and women. One should always keep his body and clothes clean and tidy. He should wash his hands and face every morning brush his teeth an
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How long is a mother allowed to breastfeed her baby?
7958 2012/02/12 Laws and JurisprudenceIn regards to the above question, we will make mention of the verdicts of some of the jurisprudents as under:According to a well-known view, the jurists say that the duration of breastfeeding is twent
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Does divine infinity mean that He is ambiguous?
6837 2012/02/08 Philosophy of GnosisDivine infinity does not signify mathematical and numerical infinity; rather it means absoluteness and possession of all attributes of perfection. Knowing the One God, as the most perfect being with t
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Why is it not permissible for girls to shape their eyebrows?
6520 2012/02/08 Laws and JurisprudenceThe ruling of the grand jurists about girls removing or shaping their eyebrows is as follows:All grand jurists: There is no problem in it per se ( although it is not befitting of girls to do so ) , an
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Can you prove why God should be unlimited?
7065 2012/02/07 TraditionalIn order to answer the question, we must clarify the meaning of the infiniteness of God and His relation with other beings: Divine infinity means that God is in every way immeasurable, unbounded, unli
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Is the infinity of God's existence dichotomous with the existence of other beings?
9631 2012/02/06 Islamic PhilosophyThe Infinity of God means not only His presence in every place, but His presence throughout all time. He is in every way immeasurable, unbounded, unlimited, unrestricted, without end and inexhaustible
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How are Shia beliefs about Aisha consistent with the Quranic verse, which forbids us from accusing chaste women?
20321 2012/02/04 تاريخ بزرگانFollowing Aisha s falling behind the caravan, the hypocrites and some other individuals who were also perhaps some of the proponents and supporters of the first caliph spread gossips and slanderous li
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Where is it permissible to tell a lie?
20995 2012/01/30 PracticalIslam lays great emphasis on telling the truth and being truthful and it considers lying to be a wicked act. In many cases, lying has been described as being more evil than drinking wine. In spite of
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There is a relatively famous tradition from the Holy Prophet (s) who allowed lying under a few circumstances. Please, elaborate on the validity and purport of the said tradition.
6962 2012/01/30 Laws and JurisprudenceAlthough lying is considered to be one of the big sins, it has been allowed under specific circumstances for the purpose of serving a greater and more important interest as determined in the religion
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What are the main characteristics of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (S) that make them superior to other religions and other prophets respectively?
14051 2012/01/30 TraditionalIslam has two special and distinctive features in the light of which the need for prophethood ceases to exist and there is no room for another prophethood:1. Islam is the last religion; it is the most
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If Aisha was the Mother of the Faithful and the Quran has described her as being "pure", then why did she go into a war with Imam Ali (a.s)?
9434 2012/01/30 TraditionalIf you mean by the word pure absolute and comprehensive purity which is what Ayah of Tathir ( purification ) refers to, then it relates only to the Holy Prophet ( s ) , Imam Ali ( a.s ) , Fatima ( s.a
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Is identification of individuals and personalities in Paradise and Hell possible?
7268 2012/01/28 TraditionalIn the Holy Book of the Quran, there are verses in witness of the conversation between the dwellers of Paradise and those of Hell, which briefly relate the possibility of information for the dwellers
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Can you shed some light on the number of major Shi'ah sects?
7875 2012/01/28 TraditionalThe term Shi ah literally means follower or partisan and it has also been used to mean path , faction , or a member of a party . In the technical sense, the term Shi ah has as close connection with th
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What are the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (atf) and the events that shall take place thereupon?
22607 2012/01/28 TraditionalYour question concerning the reappearance of the Imam of Time can be investigated around four focal points:First: The signs for his coming are categorized into different groups, one of them being thei
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Is the guidance of the Quran particular to the pious? If so, is it not a vicious circle?
8411 2012/01/23 ExegesisContrary to the verses which consider guidance of the Quran particular to the pious, there are other verses in the Holy Quran which regard the divine books and the Quran as a source of guidance, remem
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Is it permissible to slaughter an animal via machine?
6321 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThis is the response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani ( may Allah prolong his life ) :All three methods, given that all other conditions ( such as the animal facing the Qiblah ) are met, will result
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I would like some explanation on puberty and its rulings. Please answer my question below.
16565 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe response of Ayatullah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani to all of the questions is as follows:1- If a person was unaware of his bulugh ( religious puberty ) or the obligation of fasting at that time, or though
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If a person sings among some people dancing, will this singing be an instance of ghina?
5652 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceGhina denotes a kind of singing accompanied by vocal undulation and tarab ( rapture ) so that it is suitable for gatherings of lahw and sin – it is haram and both singing and listening to it is haram.
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Does mixing genders in universities have any logic behind it?
6803 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThorough analysis of these complications or the benefits of mixed gender universities calls for vast sociological research and statistical surveys, etc., which is beyond the scope of this article, thu
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Why is the dog a najis animal in Islam?
26848 2012/01/19 Philosophy of Religion and LawOne of the fundamental teachings of Islam is that all legal rulings are based on the real benefits and harms behind them. If there were no benefits or harms, there would be no commands nor prohibition
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Is it permissible to eat chips containing porcine enzymes?
7365 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe grand maraji’ responded to this inquiry like this:The office of the grand Ayatullah Khamenei:In the case of the question it isn t permissible.The office of the grand Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:It i