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Is the tendency of the majority of people to infidelity compatible with the fact that religion is inborn?

Is the tendency of the majority of people to infidelity compatible with the fact that religion is inborn?
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Did Mukhtar keep any love of Abu Bakr and Umar in his heart? Why didn’t he defend Imam Hussein in Karbala?

Did Mukhtar keep any love of Abu Bakr and Umar in his heart? Why didn’t he defend Imam Hussein in Karbala?
Is it true that Mukhtar Thaqafi kept love of Abu Bakr and Umar in his heart and it is said that he is going to fall down Sirat Bridge and Imam Hussein (AS) will save him. Where was he when Imam Hussein rose up against Yazid? Why didn’t he defend the Imam?Concise answerThe traditions about Mukhtar in our sources are divided into two categories; some of them praise and others simply reproach him.  The scholars who specialize in hadith ...

The reason for clinging to the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ)

The reason for clinging to the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ)
The leaders of the Shī‘ah have enjoined their followers to cling to the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ) alongside the Qur’an, commending both the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ). Imām aṣ-Ṣādiq (‘a) says: الله كتاب من شاهدًا له فوجدتم حديث عليكم ورد "إذا به." أولىٰ به جاءكم فالّذي إلاّ و (ص) الله رسول قول من أو If you are introduced to a ...

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”?
In 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."   In some authentic traditional sources like Al-Kafi and Tahzib, there has been mentioned a tradition regarding the blessings of the Holy Month of Ramadan from the Holy Prophet ...

1. When was the holy Qur'an compiled as an entity, and as a book that we have today?

1. When was the holy Qur'an compiled as an entity, and as a book that we have today?
1.       When was the holy Qur'an compiled as an entity, and as a book that we have today? 1.       The Glorious Qur'an was compiled as a book during the lifetime of Rasulollah (S) in his instructions, who in turn was instructed by the Almighty.  When the holy Qur'an was compiled, its correctness was confirmed by Rasulollah (S).  The Qur'an we have today is that compiled during the lifetime of Rasulollah (S) and approved of by ...

The Islamic Opinion about Education

The Islamic Opinion about Education
Question: Western and eastern scholars have written many books and detailed studies on education, and Islamic scholars have also written much on this subject. Would you please give us a summary of the Islamic opinion in this concern?The answer: In spite of what has been said about education by scholars, whether concurring or conflicting, I think that what the Prophet (S) and his progeny (a.s.) have said is the most correct because they are ...

How can sinners be forgiven by God?

How can sinners be forgiven by God?
Imam Sadeq (AS) narrated that Allah (SWT) sent a revelation to Prophet Dawood (AS): O’ Dawood, whenever my believing servant commits a sin, and then leaves it and repents, and since he/she becomes embarrassed when remembers that sin, I (God) will forgive him/her, and will remove that sin from the memory of his/her protecting angels; and change that sin into good and reward; and have no fear of doing so; and I am the kindest [1]. Sheikh ...

The ruling about buying and selling misleading books/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

The ruling about buying and selling misleading books/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

Question: What is the ruling about buying and selling misleading books?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: Buying and selling misleading books is not allowed, unless it is for responding to and rejecting their contents by someone who has the scientific ability.

What do you mean by religious thought?

What do you mean by religious thought?
What do you mean by religious thought? Concise answer By “religious thought” we mean that form of thought which is concerned whit any of the problems of a religious nature within a particular religion, in the same sense that mathematical thought is the form of thought which deals with mathematical questions and solves mathematical ...

Doubt of pregnant woman if fasting is harmful to the foetus/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenie’s answer

Doubt of pregnant woman if fasting is harmful to the foetus/The Grand Ayatollah Khamenie’s answer
Question: Is fasting Wajeb for a pregnant woman who does not know if fasting is harmful to her foetus or ...

Is chest beating for Imam Hussein an act endorsed by Islam?

Is chest beating for Imam Hussein an act endorsed by Islam?
Please explain the cause and reason of chest beating, and generally speaking, beating oneself for Imam Hussein. I did some research but I didn't come across a hadith from the prophet that recommended such an act. Has the prophet done what Shias do while mourning for Imam Hussein? If so, please mention the source that contains such a hadith. Concise answer The concept of mourning for Imam Hussein is among the furu’ or branches of the Shia ...

Child Custody

Child Custody
1 Question: A woman, who is not obedient to her husband and does not carry out her matrimonial obligations, had, without his consent, left her matrimonial home and stayed with her parents for seven months. She, then went to a non-Islamic court, filed a divorce application, and demand maintenance and custody of the children. Has such a woman, who has violated her marital duties, any right in anything from her husband? Answer: The said ...

Business

Business
1 Question: Is business through goldquest or other such activities permissible. Answer: Entering such transactions is not allowed. 2 Question: A Muslim works in a non-Muslim country, in a private office, or in a government office, or on contract for a specific project where he is paid by the hour. Is it permissible for him to waste some hours or work negligently or intentionally delay the job? Does he deserve the full ...

Endowment (Waqf)

Endowment (Waqf)
1 Question: I am searching for information regarding the governing of Waqf and the terms by which such property under the Waqf can be distributed and whether there has to be a trustee for a Waqf property. I have read the information provided by your site and while this is most helpful, I should be grateful for any further information you may be able to provide me. Answer: Waqf or Endowment means that an individual sets aside a property ...

Then, the narrator adds: “If prostration on the garment worn by someone were permissible, it would be easier than keeping a gravel (in one’s hand).

Then, the narrator adds: “If prostration on the garment worn by someone were permissible, it would be easier than keeping a gravel (in one’s hand).
Then, the narrator adds: “If prostration on the garment worn by someone were permissible, it would be easier than keeping a gravel (in one’s hand). Ibn Sa‘d (d. 209 AH), in his book, Aṭ-Ṭabaqāt al-Kubrā, thus writes: “.السّفينة في عليها يسجد بلبنة يخرج خرج إذا مسروقُ كان” “Whenever Masrūq (ibn Ajda‘) traveled, he used to keep a mud-brick with him on which to prostrate while ...

What are the sources of Shī‘ī jurisprudence [fiqh

What are the sources of Shī‘ī jurisprudence [fiqh
                                                              Reply: Following the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ), the Shī‘ah infer religious laws from four fundamental sources: The Book of Allah (Qur’an); The Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ); Consensus [ijmā‘]; and Reason [‘aql]. Now, we will take a glance at the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the ...

Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?

Please explain for me the procedure of acquiring education in the Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) and in its stages?
In the name of the Ultimate Truth, Salamun Alaykum,My friends and I have launched a series of classes dubbed in as "Hawzah or University" to discuss about the nature of Hawzah studies and its procedures. We request you to kindly help us get answers to the understated questions:What is Hawzah? What is it like? Why? What are the Hawzah educational methods? What are the subjects taught in the Hawzah? What are the different scientific stages or ...

Getting rid of sputum at the time of performing Salaat whilst fasting/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answer

Getting rid of sputum at the time of performing Salaat whilst fasting/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answer
Question: What is the duty of a person who is fasting and performing Salaat when sputum enters his/her ...

Please explain about the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS)

Please explain about the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS)
The signs of a true believer are five: Sayyid bin Tawas quotes: When the women and children of Imam Hussein (AS) returned from the Shaam town and arrived in Iraq, they said to their guide: take us from Karbala. When they got to the place where Imam Hussein and his companions were martyred, they saw Jaber Ibn Abdollah Ansari with a group of people from Bani Hashem and a man from the family of the messenger of Allah who had come to visit Imam ...

What was the first fruit eaten by Adam on earth?

What was the first fruit eaten by Adam on earth?
The story of Adam and Eve residing in Paradise and their expulsion from there occurs in the Holy Quran. For information about this topic, read the following answers on our website:"The Sin of Adam and Eve", question 203."Angels Prostrating Themselves before Adam as Narrated in the Quran", question 8399."Reconciling between Various Reports about the Banned Heavenly Fruit", question 47119.As for where Adam lived after he was expelled from ...