The baby who is born from a Muslim couple, primarily is he a Muslim or a human?

Of course, based on documented narration every child that come into existence, in his nature he is seeking Allah and if he is placed in a proper situation he would certainly accept Islam, but at times the parents and also the society with their incorrect teachings deviate him from the correct ...

( 2024-11-11 19:29:11 )

Death Related Issues

1 Question: If transferring a deceased Muslim to Muslim countries entails great difficulty, is it permissible to bury the body in cemeteries of non-Muslims from among the followers of the revealed religions [that is, Ahlul Kitãb]? Answer: It is not permissible to bury a Muslim in cemeteries of non-Muslims, except if that is only out of necessity. 2 Question: What is preferable: burying a dead Muslim in an Islamic cemetery in a ...

( 2024-11-11 18:20:32 )

Where was Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra buried?

Since Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra was oppressed after the demise of holy prophet (PBUH), she asked her husband Imam Ali(as) to wash her ceremonially at night, enshroud her at night and bury her at night so that those who oppressed her and caused her martyrdom do not attend her funeral ceremony, she also decided that her grave be hidden, Imam Ali (as) did what he was asked and now her grave is not known. Although the place of her grave was known ...

( 2024-11-11 17:11:47 )

The disagreement between the contents of Ḥadīth aḍ-Ḍuḥḍāḥ, and the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ)

The disagreement between the contents of Ḥadīth aḍ-Ḍuḥḍāḥ, and the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ṣ) In the aforementioned ḥadīth, it is assumed that the Messenger of Allah (ṣ) will transfer Abū Ṭālib from the lowest part of the Fire to a shallow place in it, and in doing so, the alleged punishment for him will be mitigated; or, that the Prophet (ṣ) wishes to intercede for him on the Day of Resurrection. ...

( 2024-11-11 17:11:46 )

Why do we repeat “Subhan’allah” in prayers and emphasize on doing “hamd” along with it?

Firstly, I wish to know why we repeat "Subhan'allah" in prayers. We recite it more than 72 times a day and more interestingly we do hamd (praise) of Allah immediately thereafter. For instance, we say "subhanallah wal-hamdu lillah wa..." or "subhana rabbiyal azim wa behamdihi"? Secondly, what is meant by "Subhan'allah"? Why does God give so much importance to it?Concise answer Tasbhih or saying "Subhan'allah" in the time of prayer testifies ...

( 2024-11-11 16:10:33 )

What is the meaning of "Shaf'a Prayer" and what is its relationship with intercession?

We perform namaz-e shaf' as part of namaz-e tahajjud; does shaf' in this instance refer to intercession or good health?Concise answerThe word "shaf'" literally means adding something to something else. It also means "even" as opposed to odd. The Quranic verse says "wash-shaf'a wal-watr" in which "shaf' means even while "watr" means "one".[1] " Shafa'ah" (intercession) is derived from "shaf'" which means adding something to something ...

( 2024-11-11 16:04:44 )

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

( 2024-11-11 13:44:29 )

Considering verse 70 of Surah al-Isra, is mankind superior to all other beings or to only some of them?

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( 2024-11-11 10:30:51 )

Imam Ali’s answers to what is most important

“I will ask you four questions, so give me their answers”:-What is compulsory, and what is most compulsory?-What is amazing, and what is most amazing?Imam Ali answered:-What is close-by is The Day of Judgement, and what is most close-by is DEATH!-What is difficult is the Grave and what is most difficult is Leaving this world without Provision (for it)!Oh my Lord, whoever opens this ...

( 2024-11-11 08:29:00 )

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: ...

( 2024-11-11 07:25:40 )

Taking medicines mixed with some alcohol/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about taking medicines mixed with some alcohol.

Question: Is it allowed to take medicines mixed with some alcohol (for example 10%)?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: It is not allowed; but you can mix the medicines in water to reduce the level of alcohol to minimum (for example 2% or less) which there is no problem in this case.

( 2024-11-11 06:25:30 )

What is the tafsir (interpretation) of Surah At-Tin?

I was pondering on Surah Wat-Tin and want to know what do we make out with the swears of Allah. What does what does "Wat-Tin"ِ represent? Is it because of fruit's ingredients, or it is a symbol of the Prophet of that area that it is grown or the land where it is grown? Is there any other interpretation? Similarly what does Waz-Zaytoon represent? And what does the next verse "wa tur-e senin" symbolize? Then we have وَهَـٰذَا ...

( 2024-11-11 06:25:28 )

What is shafā‘ah [intercession], which you believe in?

Reply: Shafā‘ah [intercession] is one of the principles confirmed by Islam which has been acknowledged by all Muslim sects and schools of thought which abide by the Qur’an and Sunnah regardless of their different views about the outcome of shafā‘ah. Shafā‘ah means that an honorable person who enjoys special ...

( 2024-11-11 05:24:04 )

The traditions in Ṣaḥīḥ and Musnad books are too many to be mentioned in this (concise) book. Therefore, Muslim scholars and exegetes agree on the idea that mut‘ah was decreed in the early period of Islam and in the lifetime of the Holy Prophet (ṣ).

The traditions in Ṣaḥīḥ and Musnad books are too many to be mentioned in this (concise) book. Therefore, Muslim scholars and exegetes agree on the idea that mut‘ah was decreed in the early period of Islam and in the lifetime of the Holy Prophet (ṣ).[1][1] The question which is worth considering here is: Has the purport of the verse on mut‘ah been abrogated [mansūkh]? Perhaps, those who have doubt about the principle of ...

( 2024-11-11 04:21:45 )

Is it recorded in history that Prophet Abraham (AS) and his wife Sara were brother and sister to each other?

Was Sarah and Ibrahim half brother and sister? Is it true? When did it change and which prophet explicitly forbade incestuous marriages between aunts or uncles and nephews or nieces?..Concise answer It has not stated in the main authentic Shia sources that Abraham (AS) and Sara were brother and sister to each other. Indeed, it has been reported in some Sunni sources and then in some Shia books that when Nimrud threw Abraham into the fire ...

( 2024-11-11 02:18:50 )

A FEW QUESTIONS TO VALI-E-ASR (A.T.F.S.)

A FEW QUESTIONS TO VALI-E-ASR (A.T.F.S.) On the commands of Allah, Hazrat Vali-e-Asr is in occultation right from the commencement of his Imamat. Hence as opposed to his forefathers (a.s.), Imam's meetings with his Shias have been few and far between. By and large, the problems of the people have been presented before his esteemed self in the form of letters and "Areeza" ("Areeza" is a letter of requests written by the Shias to the Imam of ...

( 2024-11-11 00:15:41 )

Remaining in Janabah but fasting/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

Question: A person who does not know that remaining in Janabah voids fasting, is fasting, how is his ...

( 2024-11-10 15:32:18 )

Is it possible to establish a relationship with Imam Mahdi (aj)?

Concise answer When two individuals know nothing about each other, there is no way they can have a relationship, unless at least one of them knows the other sparking a two way knowledge and awareness that will finally end in a relationship. As for having a relationship with Imam Mahdi (as), he is one end of the relationship that knows us very well and has affection for us. What is left for us, the other end, is to know our imam well and become ...

( 2024-11-10 06:22:12 )

What is the Islamic law regarding cleaning Turbah of Imam Hussein (a.s.) when it turns dark?

questionWhat is one supposed to do with the sand (of Karbala) that comes out from the Turbah while cleaning it? Are there any particular precautions to be observed while disposing it? And is it necessary to clean the Turbah if it gets very dark and shiny due to the oils released from one\'s forehead during prostration.Concise answerBased on the sayings of Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.), the soil of Karbala and the Turbah which is associated with the Chief of ...

( 2024-11-10 06:22:11 )

French-cut Beard

1 Question: Is French-cut beard permissible, according to Islamic Sharia? Answer: Based on obligatory precaution it is not permissible for a man to shave his beard. Similarly, it is not permissible for him to just leave the hair on his chin and shave the sides. This too is based on obligatory ...

( 2024-11-10 00:27:25 )