Forgery

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Question: Is it permissible to forge a document?

Answer: No, it is not permissible.

( 2023-05-08 01:47:31 )

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 ...

( 2023-05-07 10:15:09 )

Is it allowed to pay back debt to usurer? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about paying back debt (loan) to usurer.

Question: Is it allowed to pay back debt (loan) to usurer?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Paying back the original debt (loan) is Wajeb because the original loan is correct and the condition is void (Batel).

( 2023-04-30 15:02:51 )

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 ...

( 2023-04-11 12:31:51 )

Are Jesus and God the same?

Are Jesus and God the same?I have already talked about this topic in the second chapter, and showed the difference between God and Jesus. If you have not read that yet please do so. Let us see what Jesus himself saysOne of the scribes asked Jesus, Mark 12:28 "…Which is the first commandment of all?" Clearly from the question the man wanted to know the first of all commandments, and the most important one. Jesus replied to him in the following ...

( 2023-04-10 22:31:50 )

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 ...

( 2023-04-10 18:10:59 )

The Invocation (Munajat) of Shabaniyah

It has been narrated by Ibn Khalawayh who commented on it, saying, “This is the prayer of Imam Ali Amir ul-Mu'mineen and the Holy Imams, his descendants, (PBUT) who used to recite it in the month of Shaban." In the Name of Allah My Lord, bestow Your blessings on Muhammad and his descendants; respond to my prayer when I pray to You; listen to my call when I call You; and turn to me when I make my submission to You in confidence. I have come ...

( 2023-04-04 00:16:13 )

What is the meaning of trusting in Allah?

So, if human knows that Allah Almighty is the only one who is the true effective in the whole universe, his trust will get stronger and firm, and the one whose trust in Allah has reached to its highest point will be free of any kind of anxiety or excitement and will have the genuine serenity and calmness, as the divine prophets were like this.

( 2023-03-29 10:38:55 )

A Pakistani government organization offers interest to their employee in exchange for some money the employee should invest, but with a term in which the probability of returning back their investments is small. Is it permissible to take such interest?

Salam. I am a government employee and the government organization offers interest based on incentive for its employee if they submit specific sum of money monthly. So, is this permitted or not? In its term and conditions, one clause says, in case of war your money will be used with no refund. So, can you please reply to my question with reliance on authentic references, if it is permitted or not? Wasalam.Concise answerAccording to some scholars, ...

( 2023-01-02 19:08:12 )

Is celebrating the birthday of the saints [awliyā’] of God a kind of polytheism and innovation [bid‘ah]?

Is celebrating the birthday of the saints [awliyā’] of God a kind of polytheism and innovation [bid‘ah]? Reply: Although honoring the memory of meritorious servants of God by celebrating their birthday is an indisputable issue from the perspective of learned men, in a bid to remove any kind of doubt in this regard, ...

( 2022-12-31 09:59:47 )

Why didn’t Allah miraculously prevent the killing of Imam Hussein (A.S.)?

questionIf everything is in Allah's hands then why didn’t he blunt the dagger that martyred Imam Hussein - by ordering it not to cut - the same way he did in the story of Prophet Ismail?Concise answerEverything takes place under Allah's will and according to His traditions and the same way Allah had the power to prevent Prophet Ibrahim's blade from cutting he could have also disabled all of the enemies' weapons, and miraculously saved Imam ...

( 2022-12-30 00:42:37 )

In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?

$In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?$

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( 2022-12-22 18:28:05 )

Is becoming forgetful a type of spiritual disease? What kind of solutions can attenuate it?

What is the spiritual (Irfaani / akhlaaqi) connection, if any, in regards to forgetfulness (memory)? Is a person who constantly forgets things, whether worldly or religious, suffering from some form of the spiritual disease? Is there any evidence for this? Any remedies? Concise ...

( 2022-12-19 07:40:02 )

How do we interpret the attributes just, most compassionate and one for God?

Please explain the three attributes just, most compassionate and one when attributed to God.Concise answer Justice means to place everything in its appropriate place. This said, divine justice can have two types. First: takwini justice which means that every existing being including the skies and earth are based on justice (and that there is a special balance between the different parts). Second: tashri'i justice that has two types as well. The ...

( 2022-12-17 02:48:02 )

What is the basic difference between spirituality in Islam and spirituality in Christianity?

The value and credibility of spirituality in every religion are connected directly to genuineness and validity of that religion itself. The religious sources of Christianity present such doctrines that are opposed to reason in such a stark way that even Christians themselves acknowledge not to mention the fact that the spirituality which emanates from such sources leads to numerous deviations. This is the basic difference between ...

( 2022-12-05 02:00:18 )

Why didn’t Allah miraculously prevent the killing of Imam Hussein (A.S.)?

Complete question If everything is in Allah's hands then why didn’t he blunt the dagger that martyred Imam Hussein - by ordering it not to cut - the same way he did in the story of Prophet Ismail? Concise answer Everything takes place under Allah's will and according to His traditions and the same way Allah had the power to prevent Prophet Ibrahim's blade from cutting he could have also disabled all of the enemies' weapons, and ...

( 2022-08-06 22:14:14 )

What is badā’ and why do you believe in it?

Reply: In Arabic, the word “badā’” literally means “manifestation” and “appearance”, and in the parlance of Shī‘ah scholars it applies to the change in the natural course of someone’s destiny as a result of his or her righteous and wholesome behavior. The question of badā’ is one of the lofty ...

( 2022-08-01 11:48:40 )

Is paying khums obligatory on my wife’s dowry?

Is paying khums obligatory on my wife’s dowry? For instance, is paying khums obligatory on dishes kept in showcase that may not be used?Concise answerAccording to most of maraja’, since dowry is considered as gift or it will be used in the future, payment of khums is not obligatory on it. However, it is regarded as those things on which payment of khums is obligatory, according to some of maraja’[1]. Appendix: ...

( 2022-07-26 17:46:41 )

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 ...

( 2022-07-24 02:27:27 )

Bismillah Assalaamu Alaykum. Dear Hajj Agha Hadavi, This following question keeps coming up. I would like your guidance on the matter: Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it?

Bismillah Assalaamu Alaykum. Dear Hajj Agha Hadavi, This following question keeps coming up. I would like your guidance on the matter: Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it?
Concise answer
In the name of God.
It is better to encourage Muslims to vote and to choose the best.
Wassalaam

( 2022-07-23 10:42:17 )