Please let me get a short sketch of the life, children and grandchildren of Imam Musa Kadhim (AS).

( 2024-06-18 10:42:32 )

Why do jurisprudents and theologians oppose the notion of wahdat al-wujud?

1. The notion of 'wahdat al-wujud' [Unity of Being] is a monistic understanding of tawheed, the doctrine of oneness of God. It is considered one of the most fundamental concepts in mysticism and in mystical schools especially that of Ibn Arabi. According to this principle, existence [wujud] is a single and eternal reality which is no one other than God. No one other God has real existence. Whatever comes to our sight are in reality ...

( 2024-06-17 04:32:32 )

The proofs of the credibility and necessity of clinging to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)

The proofs of the credibility and necessity of clinging to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) The ḥadīth scholars [muḥaddithūn] of both Sunnī and Shī‘ah schools of thought are of the opinion that the Messenger of Allah (ṣ) has left behind two precious legacies and invited all Muslims to hold fast to these two legacies, regarding that felicity and guidance are the consequence of people’s holding fast to these two—the first is the Book of ...

( 2024-06-16 09:19:17 )

Azadari

1 Question: What is the philosophy of Azadari (mourning and lamentation) for Imam Husain? Answer: There is no doubt that the tragedy of Kerbala, when ascribed to the killers, is a criminal and terrible act. However when ascribed to Husain (A) himself, it represents a conscious confrontation and a courageous resistance for a sacred cause. The whole nation had failed to stand up to Yazid. They had succumbed to his will, and deviation and ...

( 2024-06-16 08:06:51 )

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 ...

( 2024-06-16 04:54:58 )

Did Prophet Lot offer his daughters to homosexual men? Did he commit incest with his daughters, as the Bible says?

Several questions have come up regarding the story of Lot recounted in the Bible: 1. Did Prophet Lot offer to marry his daughters to homosexual men? 2. Did he commit incest with his daughters, as the Bible says?Concise answerThe two accounts of the story of Prophet Lot (pbuh) in the Holy Quran and Bible contain many commonalities. It can even be said that they share the same fundamentals; the only difference lying in the incest of his daughters ...

( 2024-06-16 04:54:58 )

After marriage, the mother of the husband claims that the bride has been breastfed by her and she was her wet nurse/the Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s Fatwa

The Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi answered questions about the woman who is appointed to suckle another woman’s child. Question: If after marriage, the mother of the husband claims that she breastfed the bride and make an oath on her claim, what is the ruling regarding the marriage? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: Firstly, after marriage, it (the marriage) is considered as correct; unless an authentic reason is raised against it. Secondly, ...

( 2024-06-16 02:32:47 )

How does staying at Arafat lead t self-knowledge?

Arafat is the name of a land near Mecca which is obligatory for Hajjis (pilgrims) to stay there on the 9th day of the month of Zilhajja during the Hajj pilgrimage. The word Arafat is derived from “Arafa” which means recognition such as to recognise self and to recognise the God. In this land a human will discover about his/her sins as well as the greatness and blessings of Allah (SWT) leading to confessions and repentance. Of course ...

( 2024-06-16 01:29:52 )

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 )

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

questionPlease 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 answerThe concept of mourning for Imam Hussein is among the furu’ or branches of the ...

( 2024-06-14 03:33:57 )

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 )

What Is Mushaf-e-fatima? were the Prophet (PBUH) and Ahl al-Bayt (AS) aware of it?

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( 2024-06-12 01:50:34 )

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 ...

( 2024-06-11 04:14:49 )

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 groundlessness of the chain of transmission of Ḥadīth aḍ-Ḍuḥḍāḥ

The groundlessness of the chain of transmission of Ḥadīth aḍ-Ḍuḥḍāḥ As it has been stated earlier, the narrators of Ḥadīth aḍ-Ḍuḥḍāḥ are Sufyān ibn Sa‘īd ath-Thawrī, ‘Abd al-Malik ibn ‘Umayr, ‘Abd al-‘Azīz ibn Muḥammad ad-Darāwardī, and Layth ibn Sa‘d. Now, we will cite some statements of Sunnī scholars of ‘ilm ar-rijāl in order to have a clear idea of the personal records of these ...

( 2024-06-09 06:31:14 )

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 )

Questions about ladies make up/the Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answers

Question 1: Some ladies grow their nails longer for the purpose of beauty, and because sometimes they break, doctors recommend covers which stay on nails for a while during daytime, and considering that during ablution (Qosl) and Wudhu, these covers, vanishes, artificial nails prevent water to reach nails; is it allowed to use these covers, and what about performing ablution and Wudhu with them? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Ablution and Wudhu ...

( 2024-06-07 08:02:57 )

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 )