A condition which makes it permissible working for non-Muslims/the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about working for non-Muslims.

Question: What is the ruling regarding working for Jews, Christians and other disbelieving sects and being paid by them?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: On its own, there is no problem working for disbeliever, on condition that the job is not Haram, and is not against interests of Islam and Muslims.

( 2023-12-27 03:37:27 )

Ability (Hajj)

1 Question: If I have taken loan from my company where I am working and have still not completed my installments i.e. my loan is still not paid & some balance is to be paid. Is it permissible for me to perform hajj? Answer: There is not objection to making pilgrimage to Mecca, but due to your debt which has not been paid as yet, your hajj would not be considered Hajjat al-Islam. 2 Question: I would appreciate, if you kindly tell me ...

( 2023-12-26 02:16:42 )

Can repentance cause quashing of punishment? The Grand Ayatollah Safi’s answer

Question: Some of the accused, after their sentences are announced according to either religious law or criminal law, become regretful and repent from their sins; can this repentance cause quashing of the ...

( 2023-12-24 18:27:43 )

If the Shī‘ah are right, then why are they in the minority and why do most Muslims in the world not recognize them (as Muslims)?

If the Shī‘ah are right, then why are they in the minority and why do most Muslims in the world not recognize them (as Muslims)? Reply: Recognition of truth from falsehood is not determined by the fewness or plentitude of followers. Today the Muslims compared to the non-Muslims in the world constitute one-fifth or ...

( 2023-12-24 18:27:42 )

Not fasting due to taking contraceptive pills/the Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani’s answer

Question: If a person is fasting during the day of the holy month of Ramadhan and to prevent pregnancy must take pills and because the pills are taken every 12 hours and whatever the plan one of those pills must be taken during the fasting time, what is the ruling about this? If someone breaks fast in this condition, what must the person do? The Grand Ayatollah Vahid: If getting pregnant is dangerous for the mother and prevention from pregnancy ...

( 2023-12-22 06:58:10 )

Taqiyyah from the Shī‘ah viewpoint

Taqiyyah from the Shī‘ah viewpoint Because the despotic Umayyad and ‘Abbāsid governments throughout history were inimical to the Shī‘ah and resolved to eliminate them,[1] the Shī‘ah used taqiyyah as per Qur’anic injunctions by hiding their true beliefs. In doing so, they saved their lives as well as the lives of their Muslim brethren under those critical circumstances. It is clear that with an atmosphere full of despotism and ...

( 2023-12-20 13:13:36 )

What are the reliable sources of religious thought in Islam?

What are the reliable sources of religious thought in Islam? Concise answer Needless to say religious thought, like other forms of thought, must have reliable sources from which the raw material of its thought originates and upon which it depends. Similarly, the process of reasoning necessary for the solution of mathematical problems must have a series of established mathematical facts and principles.The single source upon which ...

( 2023-12-20 07:13:09 )

A glance at the traditions-5

18. Mālik ibn Anas writes in the book, Al-Muwaṭṭa’: والعصر الظّهر بين يجمع هل :عبدالله بن سالم سأل انّه شهاب ابن عن .بعرفة؟ الناس صلاة إلى تر ألم بذٰلك، لابأس نعم :فقال السّفر؟ فى Ibn Shahāb asked Sālim ibn ‘Abd Allāh: “Do you combine the ẓuhr and ‘aṣr prayers while in travel?” He replied: “Yes, there is no problem for ...

( 2023-12-20 01:29:47 )

The Grand Ayatollah Safi’s answer to a question about marrying those with Haram incomes

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( 2023-12-20 00:21:12 )

Why the creature should be submissive of the creator?

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( 2023-12-19 01:42:50 )

Is the reality of the Commander of Faithful, Ali (a.s.) eternal?

Is it correct to say that the reality of the Commander of Faithful, Ali (a.s.) is eternal?Concise answerEternity is endless and unending time. It is a state to which time has no application. Something which is eternal is not moving, and is beyond time.[1] That is to say, it has always existed.As for the reality of the Commander of the Faithful, Ali (a.s.), if you mean his material existence, it is clear that his material existence is not eternal ...

( 2023-12-18 20:12:31 )

If a person is Muslim in heart but pretending to be Christian (for obtaining residency), is such a person an apostate? The Grand Ayatollah Fayyaz’sanswer

The Grand Ayatollah Fayyaz answered a question about a person who is Muslim but pretending to be Christian to obtain residency. Question: If a person is Muslim in heart but pretending to be Christian (to obtain residency), is he an apostate? Due to family problems which my father also was killed due to those problems, I escaped from the country, and if I do not pretend to be Christian, they will return me to Afghanistan. The Grand Ayatollah ...

( 2023-12-18 12:52:38 )

Why religious scholars issue some rulings based on precaution? The Grand Ayatollah Makaram’s answers

The Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi answered questions about religious rulings. Question: Why religious scholars (Maraje’a) issue rulings based on precaution? For example they say according to precaution, perform Salaat again. Isn’t the religion complete? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: The religion is complete, but sometimes documents to prove a minor question (problem) is not completely obvious, and in these cases, the ruling is based ...

( 2023-12-18 07:27:59 )

Autopsy of a Muslim for scientific progress/the Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli’s answer

Question: If there is no access to non-Muslim corpses, can the corpses of Muslim adult, non-adult and foetus be used for autopsy for tests and scientific progress? Autopsy of Muslim corpse is not allowed for the purpose of teaching or ...

( 2023-12-09 06:34:36 )

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 that ...

( 2023-12-02 19:45:57 )

What is the Islamic ruling about someone who does not fast intentionally?

Grand Ayatollah Sistani answers a question on rulings of fasting:Question: What is the Islamic ruling about someone who does not fast intentionally or breaks his fast deliberately?Answer: He should repent and seek divine forgiveness and it is necessary for him to observe the Qadha of the fasts which he has left out. As for kaffara (penalty), the details are as follows: If a person breaks his fast by eating or drinking or sexual intercourse ...

( 2023-11-30 09:38:56 )

What makes a person not cry in the tragedy of Ahlulbayt?

Postponing saying prayers or not saying prayers on time. Overeating or keep eating while one is already full Eating, sleeping and laughing in ...

( 2023-11-26 18:34:08 )

Is Ziarat Arbaeen special to the Day of Arbaeen? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi’s answer

Question: Considering the large crowd gathering for Ziarat Arbaeen; is Ziarat Arbaeen special to the Day of Arbaeen or is it included in days before and after ...

( 2023-11-25 18:03:40 )

The rights of the residents of the village from discovered mine within its boundary/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answers

Question: There are many mines in the outskirts of our town. These mines are not underground and they can be operated very easily, and do not require much expense. What is the situation of these mines which are considered as the natural resources of the town and adjacent villages, from the point of view of ownership and income for the villages and the town? Can the residents of the villages take part in contracts with private or state companies, ...

( 2023-11-24 08:25:24 )

Drinking wine to the level that does not affect human being/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about drinking wine to the level which does not affect the human being.

Question: Is it allowed when drinking wine is to the level which does not affect human being?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Drinking wine even for one drop is Haram and is one of the great sins.

( 2023-11-22 19:49:11 )