Why it is difficult to purify the corrupt soul?

Even after repenting, that pure inherent light and the spiritual purity do not remain with the repentant person. If a page of paper is blackened and it is decided to bring it back to its original shine, of course it cannot be done, or to repair a broken dish, it is difficult to bring it back to its original shape. There are a lot of differences between a friend who behaves with sincerity throughout the life with the one who betrays and ...

( 2024-11-19 12:14:32 )

Why did the holy Prophet used to cheer Imam Hasan (AS) when Imam Hussein (AS) and Imam Hasan (AS) were wrestling together? Was Imam Hasan liked more by Prophet?

" Imam Hussein (AS) and Imam Hasan (AS) were wrestling together before the messenger of Allah, and Prophet was cheering and heartening Imam Hasan (AS) and was telling him to take hold of Imam Hussein (AS). The messenger of Allah said: I am cheering Hasan, because the "Gabriel" is cheering Hussein, and he is telling Hussein to take hold of Hasan. ...

( 2024-11-19 06:11:56 )

Grand Ayatollah Sistani explains some rulings regarding puberty

Grand Ayatollah Sistani explains some rulings regarding puberty: Question: How is puberty confirmed? Answer: Puberty in males could be confirmed if one of three signs was present.1. First: Completion of fifteen lunar calendar years of age (equal to 14 years and seven months and fifteen days of the solar calendar).2. Second: Ejaculation through sexual intercourse or seminal discharge while awake or asleep.3. Third: The presence of pubic ...

( 2024-11-19 04:01:28 )

Was the wife of Hazrat Abbas, Lady Lubaba, present in Karbala?

Lubaba was the daughter of Ubaidullah bin Abbas[1] (the Prophet”s cousin) and the wife of Hazrat Abulfazl Abbas (AS). Following the event of Karbala and the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas, she married Zaid bin Hasan[2].[3] It has been said that she had two sons from Hazrat Abbas (AS) who were named Fazl and ”Ubaidullah. It has been further added that Abbas” lineage and offspring continued through ”Ubaidullah ...

( 2024-11-18 17:29:50 )

Who are the Ahlulbayt?

Who are the ahlulbayt? "Ahlulbayt" literally means "People of the House" ('Ahl' means "people", while 'bayt' means "house"). Its meaning in context of Islamic vernacular is "members of the household of the Prophet". The Ahlulbayt are one of the two most important sources of Islamic guidance after the demise of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). The holy Qur'an, when referring to them, states:" . . . . Verily Allah intends to keep off from ...

( 2024-11-18 16:27:11 )

Is it permissible to use a minor\'s property without his consent?

$Is it permissible to use a minor\'s property without his consent?$

My father died about a year ago and I have one young sister and a young brother who are minors. Now one of my maternal uncles has moved to our house and we are providing him with food and everything he needs. He comes to our house at night and stays there. My brother and I are not happy with him coming to our house. We are insisting that he should go to his elder brother`s house and stay with him but my mother disagrees. What should we do ...

( 2024-11-18 16:21:08 )

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.

( 2024-11-17 15:03:27 )

Blood

1 Question: What is the ruling on the blood trapped under the nail, which is difficult to remove. Is it najis or tahir? If it was najis how should one go about it? Answer: If it is not transformed, it is najis and should be removed, provided this does not entail any danger (haraj). If it remains, tayamum instead of wudhu and ghusl must be applied. 2 Question: Sometimes I see blood mixed with the saliva of my mouth. It often happens ...

( 2024-11-17 14:32:17 )

A question about wearing jewellery by ladies/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about wearing jewellery by ladies. Question: Can a lady wear ornamental ring, or bracelet, or necklace for the purpose of dressing up, and is such an act Halal or Haram? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Such an act is Halal, but covering them from non-Mahram becomes Wajib, unless on the condition that bracelet and ring are safe from Haram act to happen or they are not shown for the purpose of ...

( 2024-11-17 10:54:57 )

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 ...

( 2024-11-17 09:50:51 )

Fasting

1 Question: We are in Boden city in northern Sweden where the night in this place does not exceeds an hour and a half, that is from about 12am to 2am with the visibility of the redness of the sunrise is present, clear and polish and there is no evidence of darkness of the night, so we are in confusion in terms of the timings of the Maghrib, Isha’a and morning prayers. This is in terms of the timings, in terms of the month of Ramadhan, if it ...

( 2024-11-17 09:50:50 )

The ruling about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat. Question: What is the ruling about eating giraffe, kangaroo, and penguin meat? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Avoid eating giraffe meat according to Wajib precaution. According to Wajib precaution eating kangaroo meat is not allowed. Penguin is considered as a bird, so if it has maw or gizzard and/or thorn behind the heel is Halal, otherwise it is ...

( 2024-11-16 22:06:15 )

A glance at the traditions-4

14. And thus, elsewhere in his Ṣaḥīḥ, Bukhārī says: :عنهم الله رضى عبّاس ابن و أيّوب أبو و عمر ابن قال . العشاء و المغرب – وسلّم [وآله] اليه الله صلى – النّبىّ صلّى “(‘Abd Allāh) ibn ‘Umar, Abū Ayyūb and Ibn al-‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (ṣ) observed the maghrib and ‘ishā’ prayers (together without ...

( 2024-11-16 21:53:41 )

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 ...

( 2024-11-16 21:13:51 )

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 ...

( 2024-11-16 17:42:03 )

What is the meaning of Ghadir? And why is it called Eid al-Ghadir?

The word "Ghadir" is of several meanings in terminology, such as "pond", "a piece of water," and "rain water". Ghadir Khom is located in the middle of the two great cities of the Muslim world, Mecca and Medina, in the place called "Ja'fah"; and at the time of the messenger of Islam (peace be upon him and his progeny), the Hajj caravans separated there and went toward their own country. There are several possibilities on why this place is named ...

( 2024-11-15 20:11:01 )

Is the saying authentic that, "Satans are chained during the Holy Month of Ramadan”?

Is the saying authentic that, "Satans are chained during the Holy Month of Ramadan”?Concise answerIn some authentic traditional sources like Al-Kafi and Tahzib, a tradition has been mentioned regarding the blessings of the Holy Month of Ramadan from the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as follows, “When the Holy Month of Ramadan enters, the outcast Satans are chained." Detailed AnswerIn some authentic traditional sources like Al-Kafi and ...

( 2024-11-15 14:08:21 )

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 ...

( 2024-11-15 10:03:07 )

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 ...

( 2024-11-15 07:10:02 )

Is it permissible to change a lavatory into a mosque?

Is it permissible to expand a mosque by leveling an adjacent toilet and making it part of masjid area? How can that place be annexed to the mosque? Concise answer [2] Majma' al-Masail (by Gulpaigani), vol.1, p. 138, issue No. 45 "…If the said land has not been endowed with the intention of building a mosque over it, or the underground was not meant for mosque and only the ground floor annexed to the women's section was ...

( 2024-11-15 04:26:59 )