Professor Hussein Ansarian: how to gain the divine Paradise

Paradise is the result and product of the deeds and actions of the believing people which they themselves acquired it; but the divine paradise is a position which is granted to chaste and virtuous people like the master of the martyrs, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). If someone gains such position, he has, in fact, gained the ultimate victory. For ordinary people, gaining the divine paradise is only fulfilled through following the Holy Quran ...

( 2024-08-30 07:29:33 )

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 ...

( 2024-08-30 04:18:28 )

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 ...

( 2024-08-29 02:34:59 )

What will the world be like during Imam Mahdi’s rule?

What will the world be like during Imam Mahdi’s rule? Quranic verses and traditions all show that during Imam Mahdi’s (rule) there will be great progress in every aspect of our lives. Our life, way of living and thinking will be revolutionized. Some of the events that will occur can be listed as: 1 Injustice and tyranny will be exterminated for good and there will be global peace. Regarding the verse: “And say: The truth ...

( 2024-08-28 03:43:23 )

Is calling on someone tantamount to worshipping him and to polytheism?

Is calling on someone tantamount to worshipping him and to polytheism? What has prompted this question to be posed is the outward meaning of some of the verses of the Qur’an, which seemingly prohibit invoking anyone other than Allah. ﴾ أَحَدًا اللهِ مَعَ تَدْعُوا فَلاَ للهِ ...

( 2024-08-27 07:39:58 )

Do Muslims and Christians believe in the Same God?

In reply to this question, we will provide several verses from the Holy Quran, which are actually a representation of Muslim beliefs about Allah (SWT). It is noteworthy to mention however, that the principles of theism all derive from intellectual and rational reasoning. These principles have been confirmed and verified by the Holy Quran too. Moreover there are various verses which apply the conclusions of these principles for the purpose of ...

( 2024-08-27 03:55:45 )

Narration without a chain of transmission

Narration without a chain of transmission In Al-Muwaṭṭa’ Mālik has narrated it as mursal[1] without mentioning the chain of transmission,[2] and we all know that such a narration is devoid of any value. This survey has clearly shown that the narration, “wa sunnatī” [and my tradition] has been forged and concocted by the mendacious narrators affiliated to the ‘Umayyads who have fabricated it as opposed to the authentic ...

( 2024-08-25 04:21:08 )

Media and the Islamic Identity of the Muslim Child (2)

1- The importance of protecting children from the media invasion and the obliteration of identity: Childhood is one of the most important stages in one’s life, because his personality and tendencies are formed during this time, in addition to physical and mental growth. Psychological and educational studies prove that this is the most critical stage in a person’s development, and that the child stores the majority of the experiences and ...

( 2024-08-22 03:36:26 )

What is the importance and philosophy of mourning for Imam Hussein (a.s.)?

[1] - Maryam, 41[2] - Maryam, 56 and 57[3] - Sad (The Letter Sad), 41 - 43[4] - Wasa’elul-Shia, vol. 2, pg. 922.[5] - Wasa’elul-Shia, vol. 2, pg. 398.[6] - Amali (Saduq), pg. 142.[7] - Mafatihul-Jinan, Sheikh Abbas Qummi, the section on the rituals and supplications of Muharram.[8] - Biharul-Anwar, vol. 24, pg. 284.[9] - «من سره ان یکون علی موائد النور یوم القیامة، فلیکن من زوار ...

( 2024-08-22 01:14:08 )

Is it permissible to contract temporary marriage with a female who is not having her husband with her as he has been living abroad for about 5 years?

Is it permissible to contract temporary marriage with a female who is not having her husband with her as he has abandoned her and has been staying abroad for about 5 years?Concise answer Office of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah grant him long life): Insofar as a woman is married to her husband - as in the given example - it is not permissible to marry her. In fact, if a woman has some differences with her husband who is not willing to ...

( 2024-08-21 08:54:59 )

Is to swear by other than God regarded as a kind of polytheism?

Is to swear by other than God regarded as a kind of polytheism? Reply: The interpretation of the words “monotheism” [tawḥīd] and “polytheism” [shirk] must be in consistency with the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ) because the Glorious Qur’an and the conduct of the Messenger of Allah (ṣ) are ...

( 2024-08-19 09:06:44 )

Can children disown their own parents? The Grand Ayatollah Rouhani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani answered a question about children disowning their own parents.

Question: Can children disown their own parents, are there any especial cases?

The Grand Ayatollah Rouhani: No, they cannot disown.

( 2024-08-19 01:32:27 )

The personal duty towards someone who wants to commit apostasy/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answers

Question: One of my friends is serious about changing his religion from Islam to Christianity; by doing so, does he become an apostate? Is shedding his blood permissible? What is my religious duty towards ...

( 2024-08-18 08:51:52 )

What is the correct explanation of ‘burhan al-siddiqin’ (proof of the veracious)?

( 2024-08-18 08:51:50 )

Types of tawassul

Types of tawassul Tawassul can be divided into three types: 1. Tawassul by performing righteous deeds, as stated by Jalāl ad-Dīn as-Suyūṭī who expounds on the noble verse, ﴾ ٱلْوَسِيلَةَ إِلَيْهِ وَٱبْتَغُوا ﴿ “And seek the means of recourse to Him”: تعالى: قوله في قتادة عن .يرضيه بما العمل و بطاعته الله إلى تقربوا :قال ﴾ ...

( 2024-08-18 06:41:12 )

When invoking blessings [ṣalawāt] on Muḥammad (ṣ), why do you also associate his progeny [ā] to him by saying, “Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Muḥammad wa Āli Muḥammad” [“O Allah! Bless Muḥammad and the progeny of Muḥammad”]?

When invoking blessings [ṣalawāt] on Muḥammad (ṣ), why do you also associate his progeny [ā] to him by saying, “Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Muḥammad wa Āli Muḥammad” [“O Allah! Bless Muḥammad and the progeny of Muḥammad”]? Reply: It has been established that the Prophet (ṣ) himself had ...

( 2024-08-18 05:40:20 )

The Holy Qur’an and Messianism (Mahdawiyyat)

QUESTION:Which verse of the Noble Qur’an can be cited regarding the authority (wilayat) of the twelve Imams (peace be upon them) and the just government of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return) and the supremacy of Islam over the world?ANSWER:The verses from whose purport it is understood that the twelve Imams—may Allah elevate their word—have authority and Imamah are many in number.Among them is the verse: إِنَّمَا ...

( 2024-08-18 05:40:19 )

What is shafā‘ah [intercession], which you believe in?

What is shafā‘ah [intercession], which you believe in? Reply: Shafā‘ah [intercession] is one of the principles confirmed by Islam which has been acknowledged by all Muslim sects and schools of thought which abide by the Qur’an and Sunnah regardless of their different views about the outcome of shafā‘ah. ...

( 2024-08-18 03:29:11 )

S: Every tangible entity has a particular cause, which can be known by means of experiment. According to this (general rule), every supernatural entity can be accepted as a (tangible) entity in which its cause is unknown. At most, it can be said that as l

Denial of MiraclesS: Every tangible entity has a particular cause, which can be known by means of experiment. According to this (general rule), every supernatural entity can be accepted as a (tangible) entity in which its cause is unknown. At most, it can be said that as long as the causes of such supernatural entities are unknown that entity is considered a miracle. A: The notion of the cause and effect relationship states that every contingent ...

( 2024-08-17 08:52:18 )

Condition women must consider when consulting a male doctor/the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

Question: Are women allowed to consult a male doctor who is specialist in female illnesses when his expertise is higher than female doctors or it is difficult to consult a female ...

( 2024-08-17 06:48:38 )