Paying reparation for children beaten by parents and pupils beaten by teachers/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about paying reparation for beating children. Question: A child who is beaten by parents, and slapped, and also pupils who are beaten by their teachers, if the beating reaches the point which reparation must be paid; are the parents and teachers are liable to these children and how they must satisfy them, and what can the teachers do if they lose contact with them and cannot find them until the end ...

( 2024-06-14 04:53:52 )

Miscellaneous

( 2024-06-13 02:30:44 )

Is the time of reappearance of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) known?

No one is exactly aware of the time of reappearance of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) except for Almighty Allah and Imam Mahdi himself and whosoever determines a time for his reappearance is certainly and undoubtedly a true liar and in various narrations from our infallible Imams they have denied those who set a time for Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) reappearance and cursed them and also ordered the shias ...

( 2024-06-12 08:37:24 )

Which has more reward, reciting the Quran from a hard copy of the Quran, or reading it on a computer screen or on a mobile screen?

Salamun alaykum, Which has more reward, reciting the Quran from a hard copy of the Quran, or reading it on a computer screen or on a mobile screen? ThanksConcise answerIf it is proved that in common view reciting from the hard copy of the Quran is regarded as different from reciting it on a digital screen, reciting a hard copy earns more reward but it does not seem that such a distinction is drawn out by custom. Hence, there should not be any ...

( 2024-06-10 08:09:02 )

The second chain of transmission of the narration, “wa sunnatī” [and my tradition]

The second chain of transmission of the narration, “wa sunnatī” [and my tradition] With a chain of transmission that will come later on, Ḥākim al-Nayshābūrī thus relates on the authority of Abū Hurayrah in a narration termed marfū‘:[1] :بعدهما تضلّوا لن شيئين فيكم تركت قد إنّي” “.الحوض عليَّ يردا حتىٰ يفترقا لن و سنّتي و الله كتاب Verily, I am ...

( 2024-06-09 04:10:03 )

Is it a sin not to take part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS)? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi Zanjani answered a question about not taking part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS).

Question: Is it Wajib to take part in mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS)? If a person does not take part in these ceremonies, is he/she committing sin?

The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi: If not taking part in these ceremonies is denial of mourning, it is not allowed.

( 2024-06-09 03:09:33 )

What is the occasion of the revelation of Surah al-Nahl? What is meant by "Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it?"

What is the cause of revelation of Surah Nahl verse 1?Concise answerGod, the Exalted, says in the beginning of Surah al-Nahl:«أَتىَ أَمْرُ اللَّهِ فَلَا تَسْتَعْجِلُوهُ سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالىَ‏ عَمَّا یُشْرِکُونَ»[1]"Allah's commandment has come for criminals and culprits, therefore do not desire to hasten it; Glory be to Him, and highly exalted be He above what they ...

( 2024-06-07 03:44:07 )

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 ...

( 2024-06-05 06:14:24 )

Is seeking help from someone other than God regarded as a kind of polytheism [shirk]?

Is seeking help from someone other than God regarded as a kind of polytheism [shirk]? Reply: From the viewpoint of reason and logic of revelation, just as all human beings, nay, all phenomena of the world, are in need of God in their creation, they are also in need of Him for their subsistence. In this regard, the Holy ...

( 2024-06-03 06:36:11 )

Historical Factors and Shi’ism

QUESTION: Have historical factors influenced the development of Shiaism, or is this sect a set of beliefs derived from the Qur’an and the clear traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family)? ANSWER: We need to explain several points in order to shed light on the topic and show that: (a) historical factors and events had no role in the development of Shiaism and the belief in the existence of an Imam who will save humanity ...

( 2024-06-03 04:25:40 )

Tirmidhī narrates this ḥadīth, too and says: ‘It is an authentic [ṣaḥīḥ] and sound [ḥasan] ḥadīth’, and the commentator of this ḥadīth says in the book, Riyāḍ aṣ-Ṣāliḥīn:

He then adds: “Tirmidhī narrates this ḥadīth, too and says: ‘It is an authentic [ṣaḥīḥ] and sound [ḥasan] ḥadīth’, and the commentator of this ḥadīth says in the book, Riyāḍ aṣ-Ṣāliḥīn: ‘Umm Thābit cut off the mouth of the waterskin so as to keep for herself the place of the Prophet’s mouth whereby she sought blessing [tabarruk]. Similarly, the Companions would drink water from where the Prophet used to ...

( 2024-06-03 02:20:16 )

In what conditions watching comedy programmes allowed? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about watching or listening to comedy programmes.

Question: Is watching or listening to comedy programmes in television and radio allowed?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: There is no problem in listening or watching comedy programmes unless they involve in insulting a believer.

( 2024-06-02 06:44:53 )

Is the tradition mentioned in Shia books about Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) praying behind Marwan bin Hakam reliable?

Is the tradition mentioned in Shia books about Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) praying behind Marwan bin Hakam reliable?Concise answerThe narrations regarding Imam Hasan and Imam Hussein (AS) offering prayers behind Marwan have been narrated in Shia sources through different chains of transmission. One of the narrations has been narrated from Imam Ja'far Sadiq (AS) and the other from Imam Musa bin Ja'far (AS). These narrations are treated ...

( 2024-06-02 05:38:10 )

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

questionWhen 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 ...

( 2024-06-01 06:05:41 )

Is the narration concerning the manners of standing, ruku and sujud during prayers authentic?

I had a question regarding the following hadith: ـ محمد بن یعقوب ، عن علی بن إبراهیم ، عن أبیه ، وعن محمد ابن إسماعیل ، عن الفضل بن شاذان ، وعن محمد بن یحیى ، عن أحمد بن محمد کلهم ، عن حماد بن عیسى ، عن حریز ، عن زرارة ، عن أبی جعفر ( علیه السلام ) قال : إذا قمت فی الصلاة فلا ...

( 2024-05-31 03:00:46 )

The first sign of the Imamate

Abu Baseer narrates that he asked Imam Ar-Ridha’ (as) about the sign of an Imam. The Imam (as) replied, “The first sign of the Imamate is that the incumbent is the first born of the Imam. He is superior in knowledge, in learning, to all his contemporaries. The Armor of the Prophet (S) to be in his possession and would exactly fit him. He would also possess the Standard used by the Prophet (S). Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) had said, ...

( 2024-05-30 03:20:33 )

Keeping alive the remembrance of the Imam (pbuh)

One of our important duties during the time of occultation is to remember our Imam (PBUH) more often in gatherings and in private, and to make gatherings for his remembrance:I heard Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) saying, "Our Shia are compassionate among each other. When they hold a private meeting, they remember Allah. Verily, the remembrance of us is of the remembrance of Allah. When we are remembered, Allah has been remembered, and when our enemy is ...

( 2024-05-29 01:03:07 )

How old was Imam Ali (AS) on the day of Ghadir?

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( 2024-05-27 08:10:40 )

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 Life Since the start of creation man has never ceased to contemplate the moral question of good and ...

( 2024-05-27 06:56:34 )

What is the relationship between the Imamate of Imam Ali (AS) and the Fadak ground?

The demand for taking back the Fadak on behalf of Hazrat Zahra (SA) was not merely asking and claiming a piece of land. As evidence and the traditions show that was a move was a political ...

( 2024-05-26 08:52:25 )