Is Muhammad bin Uthman Umari\'s claim that he has seen the Imam of Time (\'atf) during Hajj season true?

$Is Muhammad bin Uthman Umari\'s claim that he has seen the Imam of Time (\'atf) during Hajj season true?$

The fact that the Imam of Time, Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance, is seen during the period of occultation is indisputable and beyond doubt even though such a claim made by anyone (that he has seen him) is not acceptable. The second deputy of the Imam of Time ('atf) was an intermediary between the Imam and people and he, undoubtedly, had the opportunity to meet the Imam during the period of minor occultation. As well, he ...

( 2024-01-16 02:12:52 )

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

SOCIAL ETIQUETTEWhen Prophet Muhammad (a) declared himself to be the Messenger of Allah, the people of Arabia were leading a very miserable life. They were rough and ignorant people who were not conversant with the decorum of a civilized society. So much so that they did not care even to seek permission before entering another's house and did not wish each other when they met. They considered themselves to be enemies of each other and spoke in a ...

( 2024-01-15 20:52:33 )

Why is the Ja‘farī school of thought [madhhab] stipulated in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as the official madhhab of the country?

Why is the Ja‘farī school of thought [madhhab] stipulated in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as the official madhhab of the country? Reply: No doubt, the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran shows respect to all Muslim schools of thought, but the Muslim schools of jurisprudence [madhāhib or ...

( 2024-01-15 17:39:10 )

How do the Shī‘ah view the Ṣaḥābah [Companions]?

Reply: According to the Shī‘ah, those who happened to meet and accompany the Prophet (ṣ) can be divided into some groups. Before explaining this statement in detail, we had better define the word, “ṣaḥābī” [companion]. There are various definitions of the word “Companion” of the Prophet (ṣ). Below are some of them: 1. Sa‘īd ibn Musayb says: “Ṣaḥābī is referred to the person who kept company with the Prophet for ...

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The excuse is worse than the sin!

The excuse is worse than the sin! Unable to reply, the mentioned group says that since this kind of humility is a response to the order of God, it is not considered an act of polytheism. But, it is very obvious that this reply is untenable; for, God never orders others to perform any act that has polytheistic nature. The Glorious Qur’an says: ﴾ قُلْ إِنَّ اللّهَ لا يَأْمُرُ بِالْفَحْشاءِ أَ ...

( 2024-01-15 09:31:21 )

When and where the sermon of fadakieh was recited by Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA)?

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( 2024-01-15 03:49:41 )

1. The philosophy of raj‘ah

In analyzing the motives of raj‘ah, we encounter two sublime aims the first of which is to show the real beauty and splendor of Islam and the ignominy of kufr [disbelief], and the second is to reward the faithful and beneficent human beings and chastise the unbelievers and oppressors. 2. The main difference between raj‘ah and tanāsukh [transmigration] It is necessary to point out that in the view of the Shī‘ah the issue of raj‘ah ...

( 2024-01-15 02:36:03 )

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]?

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]? Reply: First, we will examine the precise meaning of three of the words we find in the Qur’an and the hadīth and these are: prophethood [nubuwwah], messengership [risālah] and Imamate [imāmah] so as to clarify why the station of ...

( 2024-01-15 02:36:03 )

Bismillah Assalaamu Alaykum. Dear Hajj Agha Hadavi, This following question keeps coming up. I would like your guidance on the matter: Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it?

Bismillah Assalaamu Alaykum. Dear Hajj Agha Hadavi, This following question keeps coming up. I would like your guidance on the matter: Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it? Concise ...

( 2024-01-15 00:35:10 )

The duty of a fasting person with continuous bleeding gum/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

Question: What is the duty of a fasting person with continuous bleeding ...

( 2024-01-13 11:32:14 )

What are the distinct criteria through which we can distinguish a lafdhi mutawatir report from an ijmali or ma\'anawi one?

$What are the distinct criteria through which we can distinguish a lafdhi mutawatir report from an ijmali or ma\'anawi one?$

1. How many isnads of a hadith should be authentic and correct in order for a hadith to be "lafdhi mutawatir"? 2. How many isnads of a hadith should be authentic and correct in order for a hadith to be "ma\'anawi mutawatir"? 3. How many isnads of a hadith should be authentic and correct in order for a hadith to be "ijmali mutawatir"?Concise answerMutawatir literally means for things to come one after another, without any interval between them ...

( 2024-01-13 04:45:12 )

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

If 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 answer Everything 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 Hussein, ...

( 2024-01-12 23:57:09 )

What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?

What advice does Ayatollah Khomenehie give to the Muslims in America?
Concise answer

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.

( 2024-01-12 06:50:39 )

Who is Allah?

In the Old Testament, in Genesis it says: 26 And God said; Let us make man in our image, after our likeness : and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image , in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. So it is said that "God created man in ...

( 2024-01-12 03:52:10 )

The Difference Between A Miracle and Supernatural Events

The Difference Between A Miracle and Supernatural EventsQ: What is the difference between supernatural occurances that are preformed by those who practice yoga (a Hindu discipline to reach perfect spiritual insight) and miracles (preformed by prophets)? A: Miraculous events that - by divine authorization - are preformed by prophets and holy saints (Awliyah) have two qualities that distinguish them from Supernatural events preformed by those who ...

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The companions of the Messenger of Allah’s testimony to Abū Ṭālib’s true faith

A group of the Companions of the Prophet (ṣ) have testified to the sincere faith of Abū Ṭālib. Below are some accounts: a. Once, an ignorant person made unfair accusation against Abū Ṭālib in the presence of the Commander of the Faithful ‘Alī (‘a). So, Imām ‘Alī (‘a) to him with a sign of anger on his face said: أبي شفع لو نبيًّا بالحقّ محمّدًا بعث والّذي فاكَ، الله فضّ ...

( 2024-01-10 19:47:52 )

What to do if the Torbah of Imam Hussain (AS) becomes unclean? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answer

Question: What is our duty if the Torbah of Imam Hussain (AS) becomes unclean (Najis)? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: To make the Torbah of Imam Hussain (AS) unclean (Najis) is Haram, and making it clean is Wajib, and if it falls into an unclean place, it must be taken out immediately and washed with water, even if costs to do so. If it is not possible to take it out, for example if it has fallen in a toilet, the Wajib precaution is that toilet ...

( 2024-01-10 13:08:12 )

Why do some people do not submit before the truth?

Arrogance. Obstinacy One Quranic example of this ugly trait is about the Pharaoh,s obstinacy in the face of clear miracles of Hazrat Musa (AS); they stubbornly insisted on the religion of their ancestors which was idol worshiping and said: have you two come to Dissuade us of the religion of our fathers and you want to have the presidency in the earth? We will never believe in you! Those deviated group never asked any questions about the truth of ...

( 2024-01-09 22:49:23 )

Professor Ansarian: Should we investigate about the foods and sustenance of the host family when we go to their house as a guest?

There is no need to investigate and search regarding this issue, we basically judge human beings apparently; in other words, when a person is a Muslim, we consider his works and actions as proper and correct, and this is a religious and rational rule. So, there is no problem to go to the house of those people who are believers and Muslim as a guest and investigation and searching about whether their foods and sustenance are Halal or Harm ...

( 2024-01-09 21:49:03 )

Backbiting and not being able to ask for forgiveness/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

Question: If we do backbiting about a person and do not have the condition to ask for forgiveness, what must we ...

( 2024-01-09 15:34:09 )