What is raj‘ah [“return”] and why do you believe in it?

Reply: In Arabic, raj‘ah literally means “return” but it is used to mean “the return of a group of people after death and prior to the Day of Resurrection”. This truth is contradictory to neither reason nor the logic of revelation. From the viewpoint of Islam and other divine creeds, the essence of man consists in his absolute soul, which is also described as the “self” [nafs], and after the extinction of the body it continues to ...

( 2024-10-23 00:34:52 )

Repentance

called out, "There is no God but You. Glory be to You. I have done evil." So We answered him and delivered him out of grief even so do We deliver the believers. (Quran 21:87-8) In my last two discourses, I explained that worship and prayer, if correctly performed, eventually leads to a true affinity to God. The human being, through worship, will be a real servant of God and a real servant has a true affinity to God. In other words, to be a real ...

( 2024-10-22 14:06:08 )

The Muslims’ practice

The Muslims’ practice The followers of Islam have been holding such ceremony for a long time with the aim of refreshing the memory of the Holy Prophet (ṣ). In Tārīkh al-Khamīs, Ḥusayn ibn Muḥammad ad-Diyār Bakrī thus writes: The Muslims of the world always hold ceremonies during the month of birth of the Prophet, hold banquets, give charity during the nights, express merriment, multiply their good deeds, and take to reciting ...

( 2024-10-22 10:54:09 )

Why do the Shī‘ah prostrate on turbah [dried clay

Reply: Some think that prostration on the earth or turbah taken from the burial site of martyrs is tantamount to worshipping it and consider it a form of polytheism [shirk]. In reply to this question, it must be noted that there is a great difference between the phrase, “as-sujūd lillāh” [prostration for Allah], ...

( 2024-10-22 10:54:08 )

What is the ruling on not knowing how many days one has to make up for his fasts?

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( 2024-10-22 07:45:20 )

How to find concentration when performing Salaat?

The Salaat which takes the human being to Meraj (ascension), which causes the human being to progress is the Salaat with heartfelt presence. If you want to have heartfelt presence when performing Salaat, listen to this advice: Whenever you want to perform Salaat, imagine that it is your last Salaat. It has been narrated that whenever Imam Sajjad (AS) wanted to perform Salaat, that Salaat was farewell Salaat, he used to perform Salaat in a way ...

( 2024-10-22 04:28:57 )

How Often do Muslims Pray?

Other than these, one can pray whenever he or she desires, but these are counted as supererogatory prayers. Basically, Muslims must offer the five daily prayers (these are obligatory), but there is no limit to how much extra a person can ...

( 2024-10-22 03:27:43 )

What are the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (atf) and the events that shall take place thereupon?

I have heard that some Shiite Muslims turn to disbelievers and some Christians, seeing Jesus offer prayers behind the Imam of Time, will convert to Islam. In addition, it is said that during the period of reappearance half of the knowledge of the world will be discovered and unveiled to mankind. Please elaborate on the signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (atf). Your question concerning the reappearance of the Imam of Time can be investigated ...

( 2024-10-22 00:18:55 )

Please define and explain vicious circle (daur) and infinite regression of causes (tasalsul)?

Please tell me what is circle and infinite regression of causes?Concise answerA vicious circle is a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation. It is also a fallacy in reasoning in which the premise is used to prove the conclusion, and the conclusion used to prove the premise For example, “A” depends on “B” and “B” depends on ...

( 2024-10-22 00:18:53 )

The Use of Reading Questions As a Pedagogical Tool: Fostering an Interrogative, Narrative Approach to Philosophy (1)

ABSTRACTIn this paper I examine the text of the Symposium to illustrate two non-philosophical responses to Socrates' pedagogical provocation. While Apollodorus and Aristodemus, two Socratic disciples, demonstrate their erotic commitment to Socrates, they do not practice philosophy. They manifest their non-philosophical behavior in two ways. First, they idolize and imitate Socrates. Second, they constantly tell stories about Socrates. In the ...

( 2024-10-21 22:17:15 )

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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( 2024-10-21 22:17:14 )

Do Muslims Believe in Saints?

Friends of God Intercession and Miracles Imams and the Hierarchy of Saints Relics and ...

( 2024-10-21 16:30:51 )

Verily, the Companions of the Cave [Aṣḥāb al-Kahf] hid their faith (on account of some expediency) and pretended to be infidels; so, Allah gave them double reward. Abū Ṭālib also concealed his faith and (due to certain expediency) feigned polytheism; so,

Verily, the Companions of the Cave [Aṣḥāb al-Kahf] hid their faith (on account of some expediency) and pretended to be infidels; so, Allah gave them double reward. Abū Ṭālib also concealed his faith and (due to certain expediency) feigned polytheism; so, Allah granted him double reward.[1] From the set of the stated proofs, we realize that Abū Ṭālib enjoys the following praiseworthy qualities: 1. Staunch faith in God and the ...

( 2024-10-21 14:25:36 )

Are Abbas Bin Abdul Muttalib and his children unbelievers from the Shia perspective?

The Shia have openly called some of the prominent members of the family of the Prophet (s) as unbelievers. For example Abbas who was the Uncle of the Prophet (s) was said to have had this following verse in the Holy Quran revealed about him:"وَ مَنْ کانَ فی‏ هذِهِ أَعْمى‏ فَهُوَ فِی الْآخِرَةِ أَعْمى‏ وَ أَضَلُّ سَبیلاً" . This verse means: "And whoever is blind in this ...

( 2024-10-21 11:20:06 )

Why stinginess must be avoided?

It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) who said: Avoid stinginess which destroyed your ancestors, stinginess made them lie, which they lied; it made them to oppress, and they oppressed; and made them to cut ties with their relatives, and they cut[1].

[1] Khesal, Sheikh Sadooq, Babal Thalathah, Hadith 234.

( 2024-10-21 10:17:44 )

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 ...

( 2024-10-21 07:56:01 )

Shaving the beard when it causes derision/the Grand Ayatollah Vahid’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani answered a question about shaving the beard when it causes derision (contemptuous ridicule).

Question: Is it allowed to shave the beard when it causes derision?

The Grand Ayatollah Vahid: It is Wajeb precaution that the beard is not shaved unless it causes derision when the wise people cannot stand the derision and humiliation.

( 2024-10-21 07:56:00 )

What is the principle of no domination over Muslims?

What is the principle of no domination over Muslims?Concise answerThe concept of the principle of no domination over Muslims [nafy sabil] is that God, the Glorified, has legislated such rule in the Islamic Shari’ah that prevents non-Muslims from getting hegemony and control over Muslims’ fate and affairs. There is no rule in Islam to allow them to dominate Muslims. Therefore, it is not permissible under any circumstances to get ...

( 2024-10-21 06:53:24 )

How do the Shī‘ah view the Ṣaḥābah [Companions]?-2

4. Sinners ﴿ وَآخَرُونَ اعْتَرَفُواْ بِذُنُوبِهِمْ خَلَطُواْ عَمَلاً صَالِحًا وَآخَرَ سَيِّئًا عَسَى اللّهُ أَن يَتُوبَ عَلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ اللّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ ﴾ “[There are] others who have confessed to their sins, having mixed up righteous conduct with other that was evil. Maybe Allah will accept their ...

( 2024-10-21 00:42:46 )

Does belching out what one has eaten invalidate the fast?

[1] Tawdihul-Masa’el (annotated by Imam Khomeini), vol. 1, pg. ...

( 2024-10-20 07:42:28 )