The Names of the Imams in the Holy Qur'an

Question: Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an?Brief AnswerIt must be noted that although the names of the pure Imams (ع) are not specified in the Qur`an, the Prophet (ص) did assert their names, especially the name of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (ع). A very clear instance of such assertion occurs in hadith Ghadir, which is considered the official announcement of the caliphate of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi ...

( 2024-07-05 03:40:39 )

Did angels and jinns come to the help of Imam Hussein in Karbala? Why didn’t the Imam accept their offer?

I have heard from a scholar that a number of angels and jinns came to Karbala to help Imam Hussein (A.S.), but he refused to accept their offer. Is it true that they came and offered their help (before the Imam had entered the battlefield)? Does this story have any confirmation in our sources ? 2. If such a thing is true, please explain why Imam Hussein refused to accept their help?Concise answer Of course, this isn't something unusual and has ...

( 2024-07-05 01:28:58 )

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Answers a Request for Fatwa regarding a Movie

One of the Arabic TV channels based in England has been fundraising, for a few months now, for the production of a feature film called ''Yawm al-Adhāb'' [i.e. The Day of Torment] and it has received millions of pounds from the Shias all over the world. Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi,Greetings,As you are aware, one of the Arabic TV channels based in England has been fundraising, for a few months now, for the production of a feature film ...

( 2024-07-03 08:55:51 )

During ziyārah, why do the Shī‘ah kiss the doors and walls of the shrine of awliyā’ and seek blessings [tabarruk] whereby?

During ziyārah, why do the Shī‘ah kiss the doors and walls of the shrine of awliyā’ and seek blessings [tabarruk] whereby? Reply: Seeking blessings [tabarruk] through the remnants (and symbols) of the saints [awliyā’] of God is not a new phenomenon among Muslims; rather, this behavior can be traced back to ...

( 2024-07-01 00:36:39 )

Is it true that Imam Mahdi alayhis-salam weeps blood for Imam Husayn?

Question: Is it true that Imam Mahdi alayhis-salam weeps blood for Imam Husayn? Answer: Yes it is true. Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance, mourns for Imam Husayn alayhis-salam every day - night and day - and he weeps blood for his great grandfather, as seen from his declaration he makes in his Zeyarah, known as Zeyarah of Nahiyah: “. . . now that I could not be with you on the day of Ashura to defend you and fight your ...

( 2024-06-29 09:06:00 )

Entertainment

1 Question: What is the criterion of [chess] being haraam as a gambling tool? Is it the preparation with the intent of gambling or through use of urf (generally accepted practice, custom, or usage)? Also, is there any difference between an urf of a particular society and an international one? Answer: The criterion is that it be set up for gambling and used for it, in such a manner that it is readily known as a gambling tool. It suffices ...

( 2024-06-28 07:37:13 )

Should parents be obeyed in all cases? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about obeying parents. Question: The mother asks her son to divorce his wife, otherwise she will disown him, because she does not agree with her daughter in law, is it Wajib to obey the mother in this case? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: It is not Wajib to obey the mother in this case, and her saying about disowning her son has no effect; of course bad words must not be used against the ...

( 2024-06-28 06:33:29 )

Is the belief that great divine people [awliyā’] have supernatural power tantamount to polytheism [shirk]?

Is the belief that great divine people [awliyā’] have supernatural power tantamount to polytheism [shirk]? Reply: It is clear that when a person wants someone to do something for him or her, the former thinks that the latter is capable of doing it and this capability takes two forms: 1. This capability may be of ...

( 2024-06-28 02:55:13 )

The Sacred Wood Plate on Noah's (A.S.) Ark

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( 2024-06-26 06:59:24 )

Questions Relating to Ashura/Karbala (8)

One of the precepts strongly recommended by the divine law of Islam [shari‘ah] is holding ceremonies with the intention of paying homage to the signs of Allah. Upholding this precept is considered an act resulting from the piety of the hearts. There is no dispute or disagreement among the various schools of thought regarding the essential verdict pertaining to this precept. Disagreement, however, lies in the question of whether application of ...

( 2024-06-25 05:24:17 )

Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) order Abu Bakr, during his illness, to lead the congregational prayers?

The Sunni historians claim that when the Holy was unable to attend the public prayers because of his illness, he ordered Abu Bakr to lead the congregational prayers. Is it true?Concise answer Some narrations have been related in the Sunni sources concerning the appointment of Abu Bakr by the Holy Prophet (pbuh) as a prayer leader. In case we accept them, some unacceptable complications and ambiguities will arise. Even if it is assumed that the ...

( 2024-06-25 04:21:39 )

Willingness of Jesus Christ to die for our sins

Willingness of Jesus Christ to die for our sinsPeter and the two sons of Zebedee were with Jesus Christ before the elders of the people and the chief priests came to take him to be crucified. Jesus at this point talked to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee as in Matthew 26:38 "Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me." Then Jesus went a little further away from them and prayed to ...

( 2024-06-25 02:19:29 )

what is the meaning of "Ramadan"?

* The word "Ramadan" and "Ramaz" are Arabic words, which means the extreme radiation of sun that has a burning state and the reason for naming this month has been expressed by the great prophet of Islam:”” this month has been named Ramadan because its luminosity and heat burns away the past sins and change the black pages of the case into white.the heat of this month melts the mountains of sins and makes the human soul pure and erase ...

( 2024-06-24 05:04:35 )

What to do when the lender cannot be found? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Shoabairi Zanjani answered a question about not being able to find the lender.

Question: I have some debts to pay back and lost hope of finding the lenders, is paying to charity on their behalf is an immediate necessity or not?

The Grand Ayatollah Shoabairi: Yes, it must be paid in the first possible opportunity, with the permission of the fully qualified Mojtahid.

( 2024-06-24 05:04:34 )

S: In the Holy Qur'an it is written that God has created everything - God is the Creator of everything (39:62) - and it is also stated that He has created everything in favorable - He Who made best everything which He hath created... (32:7). In this mann

The Creation of EvilS: In the Holy Qur'an it is written that God has created everything - God is the Creator of everything (39:62) - and it is also stated that He has created everything in favorable - He Who made best everything which He hath created... (32:7). In this mann er there a relation has been made between creation and goodness - meaning that everything that is created and existing is good. However, by contrast, reasoning and also some ...

( 2024-06-23 03:19:46 )

The unity of the Divine design [tadbīr]

3. The unity of the Divine design [tadbīr] Since creation belongs exclusively to God, the design of the order of being also belongs to Him. There is only One Designer in the world, and by means of the rational proof [dalīl al-‘aqlī] that affirms the idea of the unity of the Divine creative power the unity of the Divine design is proved. In numerous verses, the Glorious Qur’an states that God is the Only Designer of the world, as in the ...

( 2024-06-22 02:51:52 )

Fasting person anaesthetized for operation/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about a fasting person who is anaesthetized for operation. Question: A person who is fasting is anaesthetized for operation, is his fast is correct or must he eat? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: If the person has previous intention and becomes unconscious without having control and gains consciousness in middle of the day, according to necessary precaution must complete the fasting for that day and ...

( 2024-06-22 01:51:34 )

Wudhu

1 Question: َAssalamu Alaikum; I hope that the answer of my question is published in the website so everybody especially my husband can read it, although it sounds a common sense or silly but a lot of men don't do it or don't know how to do it in the propery way. My husband does the prayer as required but he does not use any water after urinating, what is (al-hukm al-shar'ei) about that? I repeat please publish the answer so he can read it ...

( 2024-06-19 07:53:16 )

Please let me get a short sketch of the life, children and grandchildren of Imam Musa Kadhim (AS).

( 2024-06-18 10:42:32 )

Why do jurisprudents and theologians oppose the notion of wahdat al-wujud?

1. The notion of 'wahdat al-wujud' [Unity of Being] is a monistic understanding of tawheed, the doctrine of oneness of God. It is considered one of the most fundamental concepts in mysticism and in mystical schools especially that of Ibn Arabi. According to this principle, existence [wujud] is a single and eternal reality which is no one other than God. No one other God has real existence. Whatever comes to our sight are in reality ...

( 2024-06-17 04:32:32 )