The proofs of the credibility and necessity of clinging to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)

The proofs of the credibility and necessity of clinging to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) The ḥadīth scholars [muḥaddithūn] of both Sunnī and Shī‘ah schools of thought are of the opinion that the Messenger of Allah (ṣ) has left behind two precious legacies and invited all Muslims to hold fast to these two legacies, regarding that felicity and guidance are the consequence of people’s holding fast to these two—the first is the Book of ...

( 2023-04-27 15:18:21 )

Two ways of proving a person is Seyyed / the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s Fatwa

Question: How to prove a person is Seyyed? Two just people approve that the person is Seyyed (one is also ...

( 2023-04-11 12:31:51 )

Are Jesus and God the same?

Are Jesus and God the same?I have already talked about this topic in the second chapter, and showed the difference between God and Jesus. If you have not read that yet please do so. Let us see what Jesus himself saysOne of the scribes asked Jesus, Mark 12:28 "…Which is the first commandment of all?" Clearly from the question the man wanted to know the first of all commandments, and the most important one. Jesus replied to him in the following ...

( 2023-04-10 22:31:50 )

Discussing with others the fault of the person who accepts bribes/the Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

Question: When everyone is aware of the situation that a person accepts bribes, if we say in a gathering: Yesterday such a person accepted a certain amount of bribe. Is this considered backbiting? Source: PERSIAN ...

( 2023-04-10 18:10:59 )

After marriage, the mother of the husband claims that the bride has been breastfed by her and she was her wet nurse/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s Fatwa

The Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi answered questions about the woman who is appointed to suckle another woman’s child. Question: If after marriage, the mother of the husband claims that she breastfed the bride and make an oath on her claim, what is the ruling regarding the marriage? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: Firstly, after marriage, it (the marriage) is considered as correct; unless an authentic reason is raised against it. Secondly, ...

( 2023-04-08 04:32:44 )

Is it a sin not to take part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS)? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi Zanjani answered a question about not taking part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS).

Question: Is it Wajib to take part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS)? If a person does not take part in these ceremonies, is he/she committing sin?

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi: If not taking part in these ceremonies is denial of mourning, it is not allowed.

( 2023-04-07 12:23:41 )

The Invocation (Munajat) of Shabaniyah

It has been narrated by Ibn Khalawayh who commented on it, saying, “This is the prayer of Imam Ali Amir ul-Mu'mineen and the Holy Imams, his descendants, (PBUT) who used to recite it in the month of Shaban." In the Name of Allah My Lord, bestow Your blessings on Muhammad and his descendants; respond to my prayer when I pray to You; listen to my call when I call You; and turn to me when I make my submission to You in confidence. I have come ...

( 2023-04-04 00:16:13 )

What is the relationship between the Imamate of Imam Ali (AS) and the Fadak ground?

The demand for taking back the Fadak on behalf of Hazrat Zahra (SA) was not merely asking and claiming a piece of land. As evidence and the traditions show that was a move was a political ...

( 2023-03-30 20:54:33 )

What is the meaning of trusting in Allah?

So, if human knows that Allah Almighty is the only one who is the true effective in the whole universe, his trust will get stronger and firm, and the one whose trust in Allah has reached to its highest point will be free of any kind of anxiety or excitement and will have the genuine serenity and calmness, as the divine prophets were like this.

( 2023-03-29 10:38:55 )

In what conditions watching comedy programmes allowed? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about watching or listening to comedy programmes.

Question: Is watching or listening to comedy programmes in television and radio allowed?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: There is no problem in listening or watching comedy programmes unless they involve in insulting a believer.

( 2023-03-24 21:29:19 )

A Pakistani government organization offers interest to their employee in exchange for some money the employee should invest, but with a term in which the probability of returning back their investments is small. Is it permissible to take such interest?

Salam. I am a government employee and the government organization offers interest based on incentive for its employee if they submit specific sum of money monthly. So, is this permitted or not? In its term and conditions, one clause says, in case of war your money will be used with no refund. So, can you please reply to my question with reliance on authentic references, if it is permitted or not? Wasalam.Concise answerAccording to some scholars, ...

( 2023-01-02 19:08:12 )

Is celebrating the birthday of the saints [awliyā’] of God a kind of polytheism and innovation [bid‘ah]?

Is celebrating the birthday of the saints [awliyā’] of God a kind of polytheism and innovation [bid‘ah]? Reply: Although honoring the memory of meritorious servants of God by celebrating their birthday is an indisputable issue from the perspective of learned men, in a bid to remove any kind of doubt in this regard, ...

( 2022-12-31 09:59:47 )

Why didn’t Allah miraculously prevent the killing of Imam Hussein (A.S.)?

questionIf everything is in Allah's hands then why didn’t he blunt the dagger that martyred Imam Hussein - by ordering it not to cut - the same way he did in the story of Prophet Ismail?Concise answerEverything takes place under Allah's will and according to His traditions and the same way Allah had the power to prevent Prophet Ibrahim's blade from cutting he could have also disabled all of the enemies' weapons, and miraculously saved Imam ...

( 2022-12-30 00:42:37 )

How old was Imam Ali (AS) on the day of Ghadir?

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( 2022-12-25 10:31:59 )

In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?

$In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?$

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( 2022-12-22 18:28:05 )

Is becoming forgetful a type of spiritual disease? What kind of solutions can attenuate it?

What is the spiritual (Irfaani / akhlaaqi) connection, if any, in regards to forgetfulness (memory)? Is a person who constantly forgets things, whether worldly or religious, suffering from some form of the spiritual disease? Is there any evidence for this? Any remedies? Concise ...

( 2022-12-19 07:40:02 )

How do we interpret the attributes just, most compassionate and one for God?

Please explain the three attributes just, most compassionate and one when attributed to God.Concise answer Justice means to place everything in its appropriate place. This said, divine justice can have two types. First: takwini justice which means that every existing being including the skies and earth are based on justice (and that there is a special balance between the different parts). Second: tashri'i justice that has two types as well. The ...

( 2022-12-17 02:48:02 )

Is the belief that great divine people [awliyā’] have supernatural power tantamount to polytheism [shirk]?

Is the belief that great divine people [awliyā’] have supernatural power tantamount to polytheism [shirk]? Reply: It is clear that when a person wants someone to do something for him or her, the former thinks that the latter is capable of doing it and this capability takes two forms: 1. This capability may be of ...

( 2022-12-11 05:07:56 )

What is the basic difference between spirituality in Islam and spirituality in Christianity?

The value and credibility of spirituality in every religion are connected directly to genuineness and validity of that religion itself. The religious sources of Christianity present such doctrines that are opposed to reason in such a stark way that even Christians themselves acknowledge not to mention the fact that the spirituality which emanates from such sources leads to numerous deviations. This is the basic difference between ...

( 2022-12-05 02:00:18 )

The Beginning of the ‘Abbasid Campaign and Its Effect upon the Spread of Shi‘ism

By: Ghulam-Husayn Muharrami The campaign of the ‘Abbasids started in 111 AH.[20][274] On the one hand, it contributed to the spread of Shi‘ism in the various territories of the Muslim world, and on the other, the acts of strangulation of the Umayyads were lessened. As a result, the Shi‘ah were able to have a relative breathing space. During this period, the infallible Imams (‘a) laid down the Shi‘ah juristic and scholastic foundations ...

( 2022-12-02 12:06:04 )