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After the rise of Imam Mahdi (aj), when will his universal government be established and will poverty and oppression cease to exist afterwards?

14150 2009/09/23 Traditional

What hadiths tell us is that Imam Mahdi’s ( aj ) war with the oppressors and tyrants will take eight months and after that, all countries will fall under his rule and a just universal government will
What will Prophet Isa’s (pbuh) role be during the return of Imam Mahdi (aj)?

9568 2009/09/23 Traditional

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Is Zoroastrianism a divine faith?

10207 2009/09/23 Traditional

Based on the hymns of Gatha, the actual nature of Zoroaster is divine, nevertheless, Avesta’s famous teachings show signs of polytheism, making it an undivine faith. These signs have actually been inn
Can anyone other than Allah (swt) be aware of the unseen?

13788 2009/09/07 Traditional

Gheyb means for something to be hidden from one’s senses, and shahadah means openness and visibility.One thing can be gheyb for a person, while being shahadah for another. It depends on the individual
Do prophets bear all virtues and perfection, or do they pass some stages in this world as well?

8156 2009/09/03 Traditional

The infallibles, the prophets and imams, are all human just like everyone else, without any difference from this point of view and this is something that the Quran points to as well.Therefore, it isn
Does God accept converting to Islam by way of Taqlid (following a religious expert)?

7469 2009/08/22 Traditional

We will not be excused in the hereafter if we have no reason for our beliefs except for a blind taqlid and the following of our fathers, whereas we know neither our fathers are men of learning, insigh
Considering the many verses in the Quran that praise the Sahabah, why do the Shia scold them?

13796 2009/08/22 Traditional

Without a doubt, the verses you have mentioned and other verses have all been revealed in praise of the true followers and companions of the prophet ( pbuh ) , nevertheless, if one focuses more on the
According to which Quranic command do religious minorities living in Islamic countries like Iran, who enforce the law of hijab, have to observe the hijab?

10121 2009/04/21 Modern

This might be a question to many; why do Muslim women have to wear the hijab, and moreover, why do non-Muslims who live in Muslim countries ( who enforce this Islamic ruling such as Iran ) have to obs
where did secularism or the belief in the separation of religious and civil affairs emerge from?

7355 2008/11/19 Modern

During the renascence Christian believers came to the realization that their religion, with all the shortcomings it had, could not meet the modern social and political needs; therefore, secularism too
What type of religion is “the seal of religions”?

8025 2008/10/12 Modern

The “seal of religions” is the final “mursal” religion. Meaning that after such a religion, it isn t possible for another messenger or religion to be sent.One of the conditions of a religion being the
How can there be a religion that contains all of man’s needs for salvation?

7533 2008/10/12 Modern

The first question that needs to be answered is: Is man truly always experiencing change in his life and is it true that every aspect of his life is usually going through alteration? Or can one say th
How does Islam solve the collision between religion and science?

8045 2008/07/20 Modern

This issue ( the collision of religion and science ) is one imported from Christianity. To find the answer to such a question in Islam, one must pay attention to the following points:1- When studying
I needed some information on the Ithna’Ashari sect in West Africa.

6748 2008/06/17 Modern

We apologize for the delay in responding to you. Information like that which you are looking for can only be found in specific centers, and although our researchers tried their best, they weren’t able
Is Islam a religion of peace and brotherhood, or a religion of war and violence?

8790 2008/06/17 Modern

The Holy Quran has verified the fact that Islam is a religion of peace and tranquility by saying: “Oh ye who believe ! Enter into peace and tranquility altogether and follow not the footsteps of Satan
What is the meaning of being infallible?

10284 2008/05/11 Traditional

Allamah Tabatabai states: Infallibility means the presence of a quality in the infallible person that protects him or her from doing what is not permissible ( e.g. sin or error ) . [ 1 ] It should be
How old are the angels? Do the high angles die? How?

11458 2007/11/12 Traditional

According to narrations, the angels were created after the creation of prophet Mohammad’s ( s ) and the imam s divine spirit. All of them, even Gabriel, Israfil, and other high angels, will die before
What are the problems with the Maliki and Hanafi sects?

11317 2007/10/07 Traditional

It must be made clear if your love for Shiaism is only love or is it backed up with strong reasoning? In the case that your love is based on proofs and reasoning the weakness and insufficiency of othe
Why is it permitted for a married man to have a temporary wife, without his wife's approval?

10313 2007/09/26 Modern

Sexual inclinations are one of the strongest human instincts which, like other natural human instincts, must be satisfied in the appropriate way. Human instincts can not be extinguished and even if we
What does Ahl al-Bayt mean?

11451 2007/06/21 Modern

Ahl al-Bayt is a Quranic, Hadith, and theological term meaning the family of the Noble Prophet of Islam ( s ) . This term, with this meaning has been used in the Quran in the verse of purity ( 33:33 )
What is the mission of the Ahlul-Bait?

8661 2007/05/23 Traditional

The greatness of the Prophet’s ( s ) Ahlul-Bait, the five people of the cloak – namely Prophet Muhammad ( s ) , Hazrat ‘Alī, Fātimah, Hassan, and Hussayn ( a ) , have been mentioned in m
Is it not possible for someone who is a good person and not Muslim (a Christian) to enter into paradise? Why?

7895 2007/04/07 Modern

The basis of entering heaven is measured by two values; good deeds and faith. Muslims and Shias will enter into heaven so long as they have acted upon the principles which being Muslim or Shia necessi
Taking into consideration the uniformity of the resources used by Mujtahids, why is there sometimes discrepancy in their opinions?

7688 2007/02/14 Modern

Having an identical opinion and fatwa amongst Mujtahids is dependent upon several things: Usage of identical Ijtihad resourcesUniformity in prerequisite resources which Ijtihad is contingent uponUnifo
What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?

8279 2007/02/10 Modern

Asalaamu Alaikum,Other than the topics which he has conveyed in his public announcements ( which are available on his website [ 1 ] ) the Supreme Leader has not expressed anything else in particular.
How should an astronaut get wudhu and make prayer in outer space?

14242 2006/11/26 Modern

Under no circumstances or conditions is it permissible to discard obligatory prayers, and they must be made in any possible situation. If possible, a person who is in space or on a spacesh
According to Islam is it permissible for women to drive?

30304 2006/11/22 Modern

The ruling for women driving must be derived from other laws and principals; meaning that we do not have a direct ruling on women driving in the Quran or Sunnah, because it is a new issue (
What is the origin and growth of Shi‛ism?

7031 2006/08/21 Modern

Shi‛ism began with a reference made for the first time to the partisans of Ali ( shi‛ah-i‛Ali ) , the first leader of the Household of the Prophet, during the lifetime of the Prophet himself. The cour

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11453 Laws and Jurisprudence 2011/10/23

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9178 Laws and Jurisprudence 2008/12/31

According to Islamic law, it is forbidden to both bury Muslims in kafir cemeteries and kafirs in Muslim ones, and if such a thing ever takes place, it is permissible to exhume the corpse and transfer it to the appropriate graveyard.
What is the relationship between the formation of the government of the Prophet (s) with the inner God seeking nature of human beings?

7598 System 2011/10/23

From our perspective, the formation of the government of the Prophet (s) was in reality a divine matter. Furthermore, the matter of governance permeates into every aspect of human life. Imam Baqir (a) is narrated to have said: (...وَ لَمْ یُنَادَ بِشَیْ‏ءٍ کَمَا نُودِیَ بِالْوَلَایَ
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?

6734 Laws and Jurisprudence 2014/04/20

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 some time during the prayer time, there will ...
Could you please explain the essence of infallibility? I personally believe only God is infallible.

6666 Traditional 2012/04/14

The correct terminology to use here is that God is free from all limitations and flaws, not that He is infallible which is a term used for other than God. That being said, everything other than God is [categorized as] creation and is limited.
What is the meaning of "اَلسَّلامُ عَلَیْکَ یا ثارَ اللَّهِ وَ ابْنَ ثارِه وَ الْوِتْرَ الْمَوْتُورَ "? Isn't seeking vengeance on one's murderer something that stems from grudge and hatred?

11993 Traditional 2010/09/05

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How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?

151971 Exegesis 2012/01/15

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Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

109937 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

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107752 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

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107331 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

105742 Hadith 2015/06/07

1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
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102915 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

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90193 Exegesis 2010/04/06

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88634 Exegesis 2008/05/11

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80511 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

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