If a person does not accept the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as the seal of the prophets, is he/she an apostate? The Grand Ayatollah Shahroodi’s answers

The Grand Ayatollah Shahroodi answered questions about not accepting that the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) is the seal of the prophets. Question: 1) What are the bases of the religion of Islam? 2) If a person accepts the bases of the religion of Islam but does not accept that the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) is the seal of the prophets, is he/she an apostate? 3) Is it a condition of being a Muslim to accept that the Prophet (PBUH) is the seal of the ...

( 2024-02-05 15:55:25 )

When Imam Ali (AS) buried Hazrat Zahra (SA), why her burial is interpreted with returning the trustee?

During the burial of Hazrat Fatima (SA), imam Ali’s speech has been narrated like this: Peace and blessing be upon you, O Messenger of Allah! Greetings from the me and your daughter already descended hastily right beside you. O Prophet of Allah! My patience and tolerance has been decreased by losing Fatimah, and I am incapable of abstinence, but for me tolerance and patience is possible who has already seen and experienced the hardships of ...

( 2024-02-04 20:50:21 )

Is it religiously banned to propose in the month of Safar and Muharram?

Asking for marriage and proposing or providing marriage arrangements like talking has no religious problem in the month of Safar and Muharram.

( 2024-02-03 16:55:37 )

What is the ruling about breach of promise by a man towards his wife and children? The Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani answered a question about breach of promise by a man towards his wife and children. Question: What is the ruling about breach of promise by a man towards his wife and children? The Grand Ayatollah Vahid: Breach of promise is allowed but it is detested. And if at the time of making a promise, had intended to breach it, it is Haram, and according to Wajib precaution, if (a man) does not want to fulfill his ...

( 2024-02-03 15:55:26 )

Further explanation

Further explanation The Byzantine Empire represented one side of the dangerous triangle. This great power, which was at the north of the Arabian Peninsula concerned the Prophet (ṣ) till the last moment of his life. The first military encounter of the Muslims with the Christian army of Byzantine was in 8 AH in Palestine. This encounter ended in a sorrowful defeat of the Muslim army and the killing of three commanders: Ja‘far ibn Abī ...

( 2024-02-03 12:11:59 )

Proofs which confirm Abū Ṭālib’s faith

1. Literary works of Abū Ṭālib Muslim scholars and historians have recounted eloquent elegies from Abū Ṭālib. The contents of these magnificent works verify his true faith. Below are some of these works which are plenty: محمّدًا أنَّ النّاس خيار ليعلم مريم ابن المسيح و كموسىٰ نبيّ به أتيا ما مثل بهدي أتانا ويعصم يهدي الله بأمر ...

( 2024-02-03 10:00:28 )

Who are the Ahlulbayt?

" . . . . Verily Allah intends to keep off from you every kind of uncleanness O' People of the House (Ahlul-Bayt), and purify you with a perfect purification." (The last section of Verse 33:33) This verse attests to their sinlessless, as all sins are a form of impurity, and this has been completely removed from them. The Ahlul-Bayt of the Prophet consist of the following individuals: * Fatimah al-Zahra (AS) - the only daughter of the ...

( 2024-02-03 04:21:15 )

Gelatin

1 Question: What is your ruling on having foods that contain gelatin? Answer: It is permissible to eat gelatin if one doubts whether it has been extracted from an animal or vegetable. But, if it is known that it was derived from an animal, then it is not permissible to eat without ascertaining that the animal was slaughtered according to sharí‘a. This prohibition applies, as a matter of obligatory precaution, even if it was ...

( 2024-02-03 03:07:19 )

The ruling about giving the Quran as a present to a disbeliever/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

Question: Is it allowed to give as present the Quran, special prayers (Zikr) for protection, sustenance, and health to ...

( 2024-02-03 01:47:17 )

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s view about new style eulogies

Question: What is the ruling about the music in any style or various sounds including songs without music or new style ...

( 2024-02-03 00:43:21 )

Prophethood [nubuwwah] from the Shī‘ah viewpoint

Prophethood [nubuwwah] from the Shī‘ah viewpoint Following the Book (the Qur’an) and the Sunnah, and relying on the explicit traditions of the Prophet’s Ahl al-Bayt (‘a), the Shī‘ah not only consider Muḥammad ibn ‘Abd Allāh (ṣ) as a prophet in truth appointed by God as a universal messenger, but also regard him as the Seal of the Prophets [khātam al-anbiyā’] and the greatest divine envoy. ‘Alī ibn Abī ...

( 2024-02-02 06:42:01 )

In Shi’a narrations have some Muslim individuals been called Fir’aun (Pharaoh) or Hamaan?

In Shi'a narrations have some Muslim individuals been called Fir'aun (Pharaoh) or Hamaan?Concise answerConsidering some of the similarities that exist between individuals, sometimes one person's name may be used figuratively for someone else. This custom is prevalent in all languages and may be a reference to a positive or negative aspect. This is also not limited to human beings. The Prophet [Muhammad] (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ...

( 2024-02-02 05:24:24 )

There is a tradition which says that the good-doing Jinns do not enter Paradise; rather they will be made to stand along with sinful Shiites in between Paradise and Hell. What is your opinion in this regard?

Salamun alaikum, Please tell me whether the following hadith is authentic or not. The Infallible was asked: "Do the believing Jinns enter Paradise?" The Imam answered: "No, God has gardens between Paradise and Hell where they and corrupt Shiites shall dwell. (Footnote: Safinatul Behar, Muhaddith Qommi, vol.1, pg. 186)Concise answer There are many verses in the Holy Quran which indicate that the Jinns are also duty-bound like humans and they are ...

( 2024-02-01 06:28:24 )

Main Ethical Questions In Islam

One of the definitions of the word “ethics” is the study and evaluation of human conduct. It is regarded as normative because it relates to certain basic ideals. Ethics can also be described as a field of study that focuses on the knowledge of good and evil, and the basis on which aspects of behavior should be evaluated.Ethics and LifeSince the start of creation man has never ceased to contemplate the moral question of good and evil.Nowadays ...

( 2024-02-01 05:25:38 )

Questions Relating to Ashura/Karbala (1)

Question: Why did Imam Husain (a.s.) take his family with him to Karbala? He knew that their fate was death. Why did he not leave them and allow them to remain behind or stay in a safe place? Answer: The holy uprising of Imam Husain (a.s.) has two dimensions: 1. Martyrdom. 2. Accomplishing a Mission. The primary role of the women can be seen in the second dimension. Of course the women did have a role in upbringing and encouraging the warriors ...

( 2024-01-31 23:40:24 )

Where and when did mourning for Imam Hussein (A.S.) start first?

When we look at the lives of the Holy Prophet (S) and the Imams (A.S.), not only we do not see anything about mourning and lamentation but there are evidence and sayings prohibiting such acts. For example, Hamza (A.S.) was martyred in the Battle Uhud or later when Ja'far bin Abi Talib was martyred, not only the Prophet (S) did not hold such ceremonies but he forbade others from doing so. Now, the question arises as to when and how these ...

( 2024-01-31 21:28:30 )

Buying & Selling

1 Question: What is your ruling on buying and playing lottery tickets and other such games of chance? Answer: It is not permissible. 2 Question: What is your opinion on business and dealings with individuals or even companies, which are hostile to Islam and the Muslim nation? Can we buy their products if we know that they are supporting – either directly or indirectly – the oppression of Muslims? Answer: It is not ...

( 2024-01-30 21:12:57 )

What is the Islamic law regarding cleaning Turbah of Imam Hussein (a.s.) when it turns dark?

questionWhat is one supposed to do with the sand (of Karbala) that comes out from the Turbah while cleaning it? Are there any particular precautions to be observed while disposing it? And is it necessary to clean the Turbah if it gets very dark and shiny due to the oils released from one\'s forehead during prostration.Concise answerBased on the sayings of Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.), the soil of Karbala and the Turbah which is associated with the Chief of ...

( 2024-01-30 17:23:03 )

Would you please show us the verdict of Islam towards the situations of the growing numbers of women who are divorcees, widows and spinsters?

Would you please show us the verdict of Islam towards the situations of the growing numbers of women who are divorcees, widows and spinsters?Question: In our family there is a divorcee, and amongst our relatives there is a widow besides three spinsters. I see this state as irregular, though it is as a result of our society’s ignorance of Islam, which they construe as just praying, fasting, and some other traditional rituals. They have turned ...

( 2024-01-30 09:54:20 )

Considering verse 70 of Surah al-Isra, is mankind superior to all other beings or to only some of them?

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( 2024-01-30 00:53:00 )