Questions Archive(Tag:Battle of Jamal)
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What is Islam’s view on shaking hands with a non-mahram man or woman?
11654 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceWhat is clear and for sure is that one’s encounter with a non-mahram must be in a way that there is no sin or fear of sin involved. [ 1 ] As far as physical contact between a non-mahram man and woman
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I found some property, and left my number there and also wrote to the address that was with the property but got no response. Can I use this property for myself?
6307 2012/01/19 Laws and JurisprudenceThe Office of the Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :In the case inquired, if you have no hope in finding the owner, and the value of the property is more than 12.6 chickpeas of
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Why has God created creatures like devils and then mentions that these creatures can only harm one with God’s permission?
7986 2012/01/19 TraditionalIn regard to the nature of Jinns, the Quran says: “and we created the jinn earlier out of a piercing fire.” Therefore, jinns do exist and they also have prophets like man does. They are obligated to w
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Why do prayers have to be performed in five specific times?
7615 2012/01/19 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and they all have a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason
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I used to work in a store, but the owner decided to fire me without paying me the rest of my money. Is it permissible for me to take some of his property from the store to compensate for what he owes me?
6150 2012/01/18 Laws and JurisprudenceYour question was asked from the offices of the grand maraji’ and this is their response:The Grand Ayatullah Khamenei ( may Allah prolong his life ) :Retaliation from the creditor is only permissible
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The place of the people in a government system based on the Wali Faqih and its difference with a government based on liberalism?
6560 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Quranic verses and the viewpoint of Islam, the ‘people’ compose one of the basic and essential foundations of a government. The Quran says: “We have sent our messengers with clear proofs,
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Is an Imam’s status greater than that of a prophet’s?
19181 2012/01/17 TraditionalThe superiority of the Imams in comparison to the prophets is mentioned in many hadiths and the reason to it is the oneness of the inner light of the prophet of Islam and the Imams. Since the prophet
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Can you introduce some books on daily mustahabb and makruh acts?
6859 2012/01/17 TheoreticalWe pray for your tawfiq, the books listed below are ones that contain mustahabb daily acts:1- Miftāḥ al-Falāḥ, by Sheikh Baha’i.2- Falāḥ al-Sā’il, by Seyed b. Tawus.3- al-Murāqabāt, by Mirza Jawad Agh
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Please explain the features the Quran mentions for an Imam.
10003 2012/01/17 TraditionalThere are two types of Imamate ( leadership of a society ) mentioned in the Quran; First: “The Imams of light” who are the pious and righteous leaders and second: “The Imams of fire” who are the heads
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Why didn’t God help the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt in their fight against their enemies when He had knowledge of the future?
6560 2012/01/17 TraditionalGod is aware of all the realities and secrets. Therefore, all events and creatures are present in His essence and nothing is absent from it. With His power, He is aware of the cunningness and oppressi
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What is the ruling on shaving the beard and body hair?
18603 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceOnly shaving or trimming facial hair ( beard ) [ 1 ] with shaving machines in a way that people say there is no beard anymore, is impermissible based on obligatory precaution. [ 2 ] Also, shaving a po
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Reciting which Surah of the Quran has more thawab (reward)?
20197 2012/01/17 Quranic StudiesThe Quran is a book of practice. From Islam’s perspective, the Quran should be viewed as a guideline to life and a complete set of lessons for man to carry out and reach perfection. Those who are sole
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Please provide a hadith on the najasah of the dog and pig.
11457 2012/01/17 Laws and JurisprudenceRegarding the najasah of the dog and pig, the hadiths that have reached us can be divided into two categories; ones that contain the term ‘najis’ in them and others that don’t have the exact term but
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What does Shia doctrine say about the awaited Mahdi?
11193 2012/01/17 TraditionalSince the above question is too vague and general, we decided to have a brief introduction of Imam’s ( AJ ) lifestyle, assertions from the unseen ( akhbar ghaibi ) and signs of his reappearance.His na
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What is the view of the majority of scholars regarding Wilayah Faqih during the major Occultation?
8617 2012/01/17 TraditionalFor over a thousand years, Shi’a scholars have been cultivating the concept of Wilayah Faqih, its bounds and its privileges. Some, such as Abu al-Salah Halabi and Ibn Idris Hilli , have addressed the
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There is a tradition in "Tohaful Uqool" according to which every lahv (vain pastime) is impermissible. Does it mean that all recreations and entertainments are prohibited according to Islam?
9360 2012/01/17 PracticalAlthough the term کل ملهو به [ everything that creates evil ] implies the prohibition of everything, if we go through the verses of the Quran and the traditions of the Infallibles ( a.s. ) , we will c
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What is the precise meaning of mockery? Do caricatures qualify as ridicule as well?
10262 2012/01/15 Laws and JurisprudenceMost philologists and interpreters of the Holy Quran consider istihza ( ridicule ) and tamaskhur ( mock ) to have the same meaning. The meaning of this term is to humiliate someone and bring their dig
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What are the secrets and philosophy of prayer in Shiism?
7125 2012/01/15 Philosophy of Religion and LawWithout doubt every divine ruling has its philosophy and reason ( s ) , but we do not have to investigate every ruling and find its philosophy. A true Muslim must surrender before the message of revel
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Please introduce a few methods of ibadat.
9097 2012/01/15 PracticalIbadat means to express humbleness, obedience before Allah’s demands and following the divine rulings in our everyday life. Ibadat has levels; the highest being when it is performed along with ma’refa
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Who is God? Why have I not become God? Why do I always have to be weaker, inferior and less knowledgeable than God?
7059 2012/01/15 TraditionalDoubt and skepticism in the sphere of beliefs is a spiritual illness and will endanger the spiritual and mental health of the individual and society; therefore it must be carefully cured. However doub
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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?
150298 2012/01/15 ExegesisThere 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 whi
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Please explain the intellectual and logical reasons that prove tawhid.
13429 2012/01/15 TraditionalTawhid, which is amongst the most prominent principles of all Abrahamic faiths, means to believe there is only one god, and is the opposite of polytheism ( shirk ) . Tawhid also includes denying any p
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Did the prophet commit Tark al-awla in the battle of Badr or Tabuk?
9711 2012/01/15 TraditionalSome Muslims scholars from denominations other than Shiism believed that when the Prophet did not receive revelations in regard to a certain issue, he would improvise in that regard. On this basis, it
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If a person suffers from brain death, is it permissible to donate his organ? Is the use of organs taken from such patients permissible?
7329 2012/01/15 Laws and JurisprudenceThe opinions of some of the grand religious authorities ( jurists ) about donating or removing the organ of a patient who suffers from brain death are as under:Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may
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Why is pork haraam? Is there a reason for all religious laws?
6018 2012/01/15 Laws and JurisprudenceIn general it can be said that all Shari ah laws are based on divine knowledge and wisdom and the benefits and indecencies of every ruling has been explained and established, and no one other than All
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Is it haraam (impermissible) to celebrate birthdays within Islam?
16026 2012/01/12 Laws and JurisprudenceCelebrating birthdays is not a part of the Islamic traditions; it is a matter about which the Shari`ah is silent. The Islamic doctrines have not persuaded or recommended us to celebrate our birthdays.
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Had Imam Mahdi's mother been the granddaughter of Caesar, the King of the Romans?
22880 2012/01/11 تاريخ بزرگانAccording to reports and traditions, the real name of the mother of the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi ( atf ) had been Malika daughter of Yashoa, the son of Caesar the King of the Romans. From mother s sid
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What are the conditions of divorce?
8233 2012/01/11 Laws and JurisprudenceIf you were interested in living with your husband, you should have made every effort to save the marriage. In fact, you could have done something to draw your in-laws attention and make your husband
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What is the Islamic law about chocolates or other products containing alcohol or gelatin?
13436 2012/01/07 Laws and JurisprudenceWe forwarded the above question to the offices of some of the grand jurists and the answers which we have received are as under: Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei ( may Allah grant him long life ) :
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I heard that Orbit gum has pork in it, is it true? If it contains pork, what is the Islamic law about it?
20732 2012/01/07 Laws and JurisprudenceIn this regard, a lot of research has been conducted but we did not find a trustworthy and reliable source to confirm the existence of animal ingredients like pork in Orbit chewing gum.It should be no
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What is the correct, healthy and sin-free relationship between a boy and a girl?
9122 2012/01/07 Laws and JurisprudenceAccording to Islam, man and woman are complementary to each other. Each sex is incomplete without the other. God, the Sublime, has created these two to be a source of peace and tranquility for each ot
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Why is card game considered to be "gambling" even if one intends to play it for entertainment and recreation without placing a bet?
11052 2012/01/04 Laws and JurisprudenceGenerally speaking, gambling and playing with gambling instruments are haram. The prohibition of card game which is considered to be a means for gambling is also for the same reason. Therefore, playin
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Are the punishments for some sins harsher and greater by many folds than the punishments for some other sins?
6588 2012/01/04 TheoreticalIt is inferred from the Holy Qur an and traditions of the Ahlul-Bayt ( a.s. ) that there are different degrees of torments in hell, proportioned to the different degrees of sins on earth. The Quran co
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What is the Islamic law about being Kathir al-Shak?
13126 2012/01/03 Laws and JurisprudenceUndoubtedly, excessive and constant doubt which makes a person obsessive is the temptation of Shaitan ( Satan ) who wants God s servants to become tired and lethargic towards worshipping God and final
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What is the Islamic law about smiling at a non-mahram while to talking to her?
7855 2012/01/03 Laws and JurisprudenceIf one smiles at a non-mahram or jokes with her with the intention of deriving sexual pleasure or if it entails evil or it is feared that he might fall into a sin, it is not permissible and it is a ma