What is Sufism? Was Imam Khomeini (r.a) a Sufi?

The lexical root of 'tasawwuf' is variously traced to sūf "wool", referring to the simple wool-made cloaks the early Muslim ascetics wore and who claimed to purify their inner self from filth and stay away from worldly attractions, thus engaging in so-called spiritual self-reconstruction. This Sufi way of thinking was further developed over the history by different sects that added more and more features and traits to it. Sufi teachings cannot ...

( 2024-04-19 01:38:48 )

Is it possible to establish a relationship with Imam Mahdi (aj)?

Concise answer When two individuals know nothing about each other, there is no way they can have a relationship, unless at least one of them knows the other sparking a two way knowledge and awareness that will finally end in a relationship. As for having a relationship with Imam Mahdi (as), he is one end of the relationship that knows us very well and has affection for us. What is left for us, the other end, is to know our imam well and become ...

( 2024-04-18 06:49:02 )

How can sinners be forgiven by God?

Imam Sadeq (AS) narrated that Allah (SWT) sent a revelation to Prophet Dawood (AS): O’ Dawood, whenever my believing servant commits a sin, and then leaves it and repents, and since he/she becomes embarrassed when remembers that sin, I (God) will forgive him/her, and will remove that sin from the memory of his/her protecting angels; and change that sin into good and reward; and have no fear of doing so; and I am the kindest [1]. Sheikh ...

( 2024-04-18 03:40:54 )

The Grand Ayatollah Vahid’s answer about the rules of fasting for breastfeeding women

Question: What is the ruling about a woman (mother) who breastfeeds a ...

( 2024-04-18 03:40:54 )

Tafsir Surah Al-Ma'arij (The Ways of Ascent)

By: Nasir Makarim Shirazi in Tafsir NamunehTranslated from Farsi into English by: Fatima Zabeth BeeneshAl-Ma'arij (The Ways of Ascent)سَأَلَ سَائِلٌ بِعَذَابٍ وَاقِعٍ(70:1)70:1A questioner asked concerning a torment about to happenلِّلْكَافِرينَ لَيْسَ لَهُ دَافِعٌ(70:2)70:2Those who deny the truth. [Know, then, that] nothing can ward it off.مِّنَ اللَّهِ ذِي ...

( 2024-04-17 02:49:22 )

What is the history of Ibadiyya and where do the Ibadies live?

Most of the Orientalists consider the Ibadi movement or Ibadism as the last survived branch of the Kharijites. Most of them live in Oman or some places in North Africa. What are the theological viewpoints of this People and are they Nasibis?Concise answerThe Ibadi movement linked to Abdullah bin Ibadh is a group of moderate Kharijites and the dominant sect in Oman and north Africa. However, Ibadis deny anything more than a passing relation to ...

( 2024-04-17 01:40:32 )

The ruling about buying and selling misleading books/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

Question: What is the ruling about buying and selling misleading books?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: Buying and selling misleading books is not allowed, unless it is for responding to and rejecting their contents by someone who has the scientific ability.

( 2024-04-16 00:13:59 )

Who are Nasibis and what is the religious ruling about having connection with them? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi Zanjani answered a question about Nasibis.

Question: Who is Nasibi and what is the religious ruling about having connection with a Nasibi?

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi: The person, who has adopted enmity towards Ahlul Bait (AS) as his/her religion, is Nasibi and Najis (unclean).

( 2024-04-15 09:44:00 )

The Origin of Shiaism

QUESTION:Have historical factors influenced the development of Shiaism, or is this sect a set of beliefs derived from the Qur’an and the clear traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family)?ANSWER:We need to explain several points in order to shed light on the topic and show that:(a) historical factors and events had no role in the development of Shiaism and the belief in the existence of an Imam who will save humanity (b) ...

( 2024-04-15 06:09:08 )

Can any evidence be found in Sunni sources that speak of the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah (as)

Concise answer Detailed Answer In this regard, we will cite some documents from Sunni sources, so that it becomes clear that the intrusion of Lady Fatimah’s (as) home and what took place after, is a clear historical fact, not a myth!! And although during the reign of the khalifahs, there was great censorship and prevention regarding writing about the virtues and merits of the Ahlul-Bayt, but this historical truth was ‘cast in ...

( 2024-04-15 01:15:00 )

What is the meaning of Ghadir? And why is it called Eid al-Ghadir?

The word "Ghadir" is of several meanings in terminology, such as "pond", "a piece of water," and "rain water". Ghadir Khom is located in the middle of the two great cities of the Muslim world, Mecca and Medina, in the place called "Ja'fah"; and at the time of the messenger of Islam (peace be upon him and his progeny), the Hajj caravans separated there and went toward their own country. There are several possibilities on why this place is named ...

( 2024-04-14 07:07:16 )

What do you mean by religious thought?

What do you mean by religious thought? Concise answer By “religious thought” we mean that form of thought which is concerned whit any of the problems of a religious nature within a particular religion, in the same sense that mathematical thought is the form of thought which deals with mathematical questions and solves mathematical ...

( 2024-04-13 04:17:21 )

Doubt of pregnant woman if fasting is harmful to the foetus/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenie’s answer

Question: Is fasting Wajeb for a pregnant woman who does not know if fasting is harmful to her foetus or ...

( 2024-04-13 02:06:54 )

Intention (niyyah): The first essential element of prayer

By: Hojjat al-Islam Muhsin Qara’atiThe first essential element {rukn} of prayer is the intention {niyyah}.Intention means that we have to know what we are doing, what we are reciting, and for whom and for what a certain movement is made.The value of every deed lies in the intention and motive behind it; not merely in the deed itself. Thus, the quality of the actions of a person who stops on a red traffic light in order to maintain order ...

( 2024-04-13 01:04:56 )

Is chest beating for Imam Hussein an act endorsed by Islam?

Please explain the cause and reason of chest beating, and generally speaking, beating oneself for Imam Hussein. I did some research but I didn't come across a hadith from the prophet that recommended such an act. Has the prophet done what Shias do while mourning for Imam Hussein? If so, please mention the source that contains such a hadith. Concise answer The concept of mourning for Imam Hussein is among the furu’ or branches of the Shia ...

( 2024-04-12 06:13:36 )

Child Custody

1 Question: A woman, who is not obedient to her husband and does not carry out her matrimonial obligations, had, without his consent, left her matrimonial home and stayed with her parents for seven months. She, then went to a non-Islamic court, filed a divorce application, and demand maintenance and custody of the children. Has such a woman, who has violated her marital duties, any right in anything from her husband? Answer: The said ...

( 2024-04-11 09:28:19 )

Who washed ceremonially the body of Hazrat Zahra (SA)?

Based narrations, Imam Ali (AS) washed ceremonially the body of Hazrat Fatima Zahra(SA). Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) was asked: Who washed ceremonially the body of Hazrat Zahra He responded in an answer "Imam Ali (AS)!; because Hazrat Fatima Zahra(SA) was SIDDIQA (truth-teller) and nobody was allowed to wash her except Imam Ali (as) who was a truth teller himself as well. Although it has been mentioned in some narrations that Asma bint Umais ...

( 2024-04-11 04:52:48 )

The ruling about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat. Question: What is the ruling about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Avoid eating giraffe meat according to Wajib precaution. According to Wajib precaution eating kangaroo meat is not allowed. Penguin is considered as a bird, so if it has maw or gizzard and/or thorn behind the heel is Halal, otherwise it is ...

( 2024-04-10 06:11:52 )

What is the difference between Mojtahid and Marja’a? The Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani answered a question about the difference between Mojtahid and Marja’a.

Question: What is the difference between Mojtahid and Marja’a?

The Grand Ayatollah Rouhani: Marja’a must be A’alam (highest ranking scholar of Islam) and being Mojtahid is not enough to be a Marja’a.

( 2024-04-09 06:39:51 )

Business

1 Question: Is business through goldquest or other such activities permissible. Answer: Entering such transactions is not allowed. 2 Question: A Muslim works in a non-Muslim country, in a private office, or in a government office, or on contract for a specific project where he is paid by the hour. Is it permissible for him to waste some hours or work negligently or intentionally delay the job? Does he deserve the full ...

( 2024-04-09 03:30:27 )