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What is meant by the Makr of Allah that has been mentioned in the Quran?

22882 2011/04/20 Exegesis

“Makr” means to devise for good or evil and this is why it is described by the word “السیئ” ( bad/evil ) in the Quran.Allah’s Makr: The many verses that attribute “Makr” to Allah refer to his supreme
Why weren't the Holy Prophet's wives called Ummul Muslimeen instead of Ummul Momineen?

12491 2011/02/08 Exegesis

The 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
When did the epithet of "Ummul Momineen" come into being?

14590 2011/02/08 Exegesis

The 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
Why was a verse revealed telling Muslims that the married women they captured were halal for them?

8354 2010/11/22 Exegesis

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What is the meaning of ‘Book’ and what are the differences about the ‘Book’ in sura Baqarah, verse 176?

7833 2010/09/06 Exegesis

In the meaning of ‘Book’ in this noble verse, ذلک بان ٱلله نزل ٱلکتب بٱلحق وان ٱلذین ٱختلفوا فى ٱلکتب لفى شقاق بعید “That is so because Allah has sent down the Book with the truth, and those who diffe
What is the essence of the Ruh (Soul/Spirit) and why doesn’t the Quran explain much about it?

28132 2010/09/05 Exegesis

The term Ruh has different meanings in different fields of science, referring to a different meaning in each one. In the Quran, this term also has its own special meaning and has been mentioned in dif
Why hasn’t the Quran suggested temporary marriage for those who can't afford to practice permanent marriage?

9236 2010/08/22 Exegesis

Quranic verses must be interpreted and explained next to each other and as a whole, because some verses explain others. In this verse, continence has been proposed to those who can t afford neither te
Can God bring into existence a stone so large that he himself is not able to lift?

12281 2010/08/01 Quran

One of the attributes of God is his unlimited and boundless power and omnipotence. This question has been asked and answered in fields such as philosophy and scholastic theology. It has also been expl
What is the difference between an interpretation based on opinion and an interpretation which is based on intellectual thinking (specifically an authentic singular report).

8307 2010/05/20 Exegesis

The relationship between certain sciences and the Holy Quran is in such a way that without those sciences it is not possible to interpret and analyze the verses of the Holy Quran. For example the scie
Can the Night of Destiny (Leilatul-Qadr) be more than one night? Can we consider the Day of Destiny as a part of the Night of Destiny?

15602 2010/04/08 Exegesis

The Night of Destiny ( Leilatul-Qadr ) is an important and blessed night which is, according to the Holy Quran located in the month of Ramadan.About this question there are several probabilities:1-
Knowing that the Quran is a clear book, what are the conditions/prerequisites of comprehending it?

12357 2010/04/08 Exegesis

The Quran is the Prophet s miracle for all times and can not be compared to common books. Although the Quran is clear, explains matters and has conveyed the meanings through simple words as delicately
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

110520 2010/04/07 Exegesis

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What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

91822 2010/04/06 Exegesis

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid ( the oneness of God ) that isn t tainted with any Shirk and this is why the
Is it mentioned in the Quran that white people are better than yellow, red, brown and black colored races?

38638 2010/02/09 Exegesis

The verse mentioned above does not say that white people are better than other races, actually it has nothing to do with the abovementioned issue, the words used in the verse may seem to relate to rac
1-How is it possible for fruit and food to come to Lady Maryam from heaven? 2- Is it possible for residents of heaven to return to this world?

16770 2010/02/09 Exegesis

Considering the clues and evidence in Quranic verses and hadiths, Lady Marayam’s food would come straight from Allah ( swt ) and heaven without the mediation of any material thing or person from this
What is Imam Ali’s perspective in respect to the Quran?

9285 2010/01/21 Exegesis

In the eyes of Imam Ali ( as ) , the Quran holds a tremendous position. Some of the qualities he has attributed to this divine book have been collected in Nahjul Balaghah. A brief list of the qualitie
Why is the Quran divided into verses? Are there chapters of the Quran that have been revealed in whole and at one time to the Prophet (pbuh)?

16637 2010/01/21 Exegesis

The Quran has been revealed in two ways. The first was in the form of the revelation of entire chapters all at once ( daf’i/دفعی ) , and the other was gradual revelations of verses. Several reasons ha
Why is a salawat without the end part of “آل محمد” considered an incomplete one?

13561 2009/12/28 Exegesis

Not only isn t adding the household of the prophet ( pbuh ) to the end of the salawat bid’ah, but it is in total accordance with what the Quran, hadiths, the mind and irfan tell us, the reason being:1
Is man Khalifatullah or Khalifatul-Rabb?

13471 2009/12/28 Exegesis

Since in verse 31 of surah Baqarah, the Quran tells us that the reason why man was chosen to be Allah’s ( swt ) vicegerent was his knowledge of ‘the divine names’ and goes on to say: “علم ادم الاسما ک
Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?

61464 2009/12/16 Exegesis

Approximately 35 animals have been named in the Quran; the birds and insects of which are:Salwa ( سلوی ) =The quail ( Baqarah:57 ) , Ba’uth ( بعوض ) =Mosquito ( Baqarah:26 ) , Dhubab ( ذباب ) =Fly ( H
How do Quranic commentators interpret and explain the word "و اضربوهن" (and hit them)?

11986 2009/11/25 Exegesis

In Islamic teachings women are considered to have a very high status and have been praised in hadiths by the Holy Prophet and his household. In some hadiths women have been considered a source of ble
Please explain the concept of Hurul ‘In and if they relate to women as well.

23511 2009/11/24 Exegesis

One of the blessings that Allah ( swt ) grants to people who do good deeds and have faith in Him is paradise and the bliss and blessings therein. For entering into heaven there isn’t any difference be
Which verses of the Quran are the verses of “Sukhrah”?

14574 2009/10/22 Exegesis

The term Verses of Sukhrah or Verses of Taskhir refer to verses 54 to 56 of surah A’raf, which hadiths have spoken about the benefits of their recitation.
What are the “Arsh” and “Kursiyy”?

18470 2009/08/15 Exegesis

With help from other Quranic verses and traditions of the imams, commentators of the Quran have presented several possible meanings for these terms. Some say the two are metaphorically referring to th
What is the scientific reasoning behind the splitting of the moon?

20324 2009/06/22 Exegesis

Considering the research and discoveries of space scientists, the answer to your question isn t very hard, because discoveries today tell us that not only isn t such a phenomenon possible, but it also
Were ancient cavemen also descendants of Prophet Adam (pbuh)?

33259 2009/06/22 Exegesis

Adopting caves as homes by the descendants of Prophet Adam ( pbuh ) is something the Quran confirms. Yet, since there is substantial evidence that there have also been people before him and we are sur
How do people undergo metamorphosis, and are animals today people who have gone through metamorphosis in the past?

14918 2009/06/22 Exegesis

In Arabic, Maskh means for something to change form to an uglier one. In the Quran and Islamic tradition, this term refers to a specific divine punishment which was sent upon the wrongdoers and wrongd
If the Quran is to be protected, then why do some Quranic interpreters believe in its alteration?

7037 2009/04/06 Exegesis

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Please count four of the Prophet’s miracles that have been mentioned in the Quran.

12512 2008/07/22 Exegesis

An act that prophets do to prove their prophethood that normal individuals aren’t capable of doing is called a “miracle”.The Holy Quran is the greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad ( pbuh ) . In the Qu
Does Islam consider prostrating in respect permissible?

14591 2008/07/02 Exegesis

According to Islam and the Shia school of thought, prostration is the most complete and beautiful form of worship which solely belongs to Allah ( swt ) and no other has the right to be prostrated to.A
What is the meaning of “the seven heavens” that have been mentioned in the Quran?

16516 2008/06/17 Exegesis

Considering the questions that science still has regarding space and the galaxies, one cannot reach a definite conclusion on what is exactly meant by “the seven heavens”. Nevertheless, some viewpoint
In the Quran’s viewpoint, is man an ignorant and unjust creature or is he khalifatullah (God’s vicegerent)?

10441 2008/06/17 Exegesis

1. The Holy Quran praises man ( mankind ) in many ways, while, on the other hand, scolding and reproaching him in various verses.2. Because of man s high potentials, he is able to reach and ascend to
Is the following hadith correct: This verse was added to Surah Inshirah: “And we made Ali (a.s.) your son-in-law.”?

10980 2008/05/14 Exegesis

No hadith with such meaning was found, although there are some hadiths about the last two verses of Surah Inshirah, فاذا فرغت فانصب والی ربک فارغب that have been mentioned in hadithic-tafsir books ( b
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

90180 2008/05/11 Exegesis

One should be aware that although the imam’s names, ) especially Imam Ali’s ( , haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, ) especially Imam Ali’s ( , can be found in the Prophet’
What is Islam’s view on dinosaurs?

28683 2007/02/26 Exegesis

The Quran is a book of guidance and everything which supports this goal [ of guidance ] has been mentioned in this Holy Book. The method used in expressing matters is: focusing on the gene

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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?

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There is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?

111567 Laws and Jurisprudence 2012/02/18

Eating lobster, clam, oyster and octopus is haram. According to religious resources regarding halal and haram meat, there are general rulings and numerous standards; for instance, a set of rulings has been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on.The condition for halal meat sea ...
What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?

110511 Exegesis 2010/04/07

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Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?

109911 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2012/03/18

Although all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?

109736 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 ...
Can a Sunni girl get married to a Shia man and why? Please list the reasons.

104585 Philosophy of Religion and Law 2009/04/20

The popular viewpoint amongst Shia scholars and jurisprudents is that a Shia man can get married to a Sunni woman, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the marriage of a Sunni man with a Shia woman; most scholars see it as impermissible.The reasons behind the first ...
What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?

91817 Exegesis 2010/04/06

According to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?

90175 Exegesis 2008/05/11

One should be aware that although the imam’s names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?

82389 Laws and Jurisprudence 2010/08/14

The reason the Shia perform their prayers in three times is the Quranic verses and traditions on the matter. Although the Quran has mentioned that prayer is wajib several times and hasn’t gone into the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
What is the way of preventing Ehtelam (having wet dream) during sleep?

68478 Laws and Jurisprudence 2015/01/05

According to Islamic teachings and experience of others, for decreasing concupiscence and preventing Jinabat, please refer to the following recommendations: 1. Avoid dreaming and try to make yourself busy with good things such as reading books (non-sexual ones), heavy exercise, etc. Moreover, remember that idleness can lead ...

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