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French-cut Beard

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 ...

What does annihilation mean? Please explain the concept and station of annihilation.

What does annihilation mean? Please explain the concept and station of annihilation.

The station of imāmah

The station of imāmah
3. The station of imāmah The station of divine imāmah, from a Qur’anic perspective, is different from any of the two stations mentioned earlier and it is identical with broader discretion and practice in the domain of administering the society and leading the people. Now, in the light of the luminous Qur’anic verses, we shall introduce some clear proofs in this regard: 1. Concerning the bestowal of the station of imāmah on a revered ...

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]?

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]?
Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]?                                                               Reply: First, we will examine the precise meaning of three of the words we find in the Qur’an and the hadīth and these are: prophethood [nubuwwah], messengership [risālah] and Imamate [imāmah] so as to clarify why the station of ...

Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it?

Should Muslims in America be encouraged to vote in the upcoming presidential elections or is it better to avoid it?

In the name of God.
It is better to encourage Muslims to vote and to choose the best.
Wassalaam
 

What do "Wudu" , "Ghusl" and "Tayammum " Mean?

What do "Wudu" , "Ghusl" and "Tayammum " Mean?
Ghusl for menstruation . After ejaculation (through sexual intercourse or ...

Why is Surah Al-Baqarah called by this name?

Why is Surah Al-Baqarah called by this name?
The Surah Al-Baqarah is referred to by this name because the story of the cow of the Israelites in verses of 67 to 71 is repeated several times. (وَ إِذْ قالَ مُوسى لِقَوْمِهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ یَأْمُرُکُمْ أَنْ تَذْبَحُوا بَقَرَةً قالُوا أَ تَتَّخِذُنا هُزُواً قالَ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ أَنْ أَکُونَ مِنَ ...

The Ideological Basis of Economic Activity

The Ideological Basis of Economic Activity
The ideological basis in Islam may be summarized into six basic principles: The cornerstone is that everything has to start from the belief in God as the Creator, Lord, and Sovereign of the universe. This implies willingness to submit to God’s will, to accept His guidance, and to have complete and unqualified servitude to Him. This means that Muslims - individually and collectively - should not imitate or emulate any other system if it ...

Can parents disown their own child if the child intends to act against their will? The Grand Ayatollah Rouhani’s answers

Can parents disown their own child if the child intends to act against their will? The Grand Ayatollah Rouhani’s answers
The Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani answered questions about parents disowning their own child. Question: If the child intends to carry out an act which is not against religion, and the parents are against it, if they tell the child that they will be dissatisfied with the child, and they will disown the child if the act is carried out, is this disowning effective? Can such a method be used against the adult and wise child according to the ...

Who was Salah al-Din Ayyubi? How did he become the champion of the wars against crusaders? What was his origin? Why and how did he destroy the Fatimid government?

Who was Salah al-Din Ayyubi? How did he become the champion of the wars against crusaders? What was his origin? Why and how did he destroy the Fatimid government?

How do the Shī‘ah view the Ṣaḥābah [Companions]?

How do the Shī‘ah view the Ṣaḥābah [Companions]?
Reply: According to the Shī‘ah, those who happened to meet and accompany the Prophet (ṣ) can be divided into some groups. Before explaining this statement in detail, we had better define the word, “ṣaḥābī” [companion]. There are various definitions of the word “Companion” of the Prophet (ṣ). Below are some of them: 1. Sa‘īd ibn Musayb says: “Ṣaḥābī is referred to the person who kept company with the Prophet for ...

Why do the Shī‘ah believe that caliphate [khilāfah] is a matter of appointment [tanṣīṣī]?-2

Why do the Shī‘ah believe that caliphate [khilāfah] is a matter of appointment [tanṣīṣī]?-2
Further explanation The Byzantine Empire represented one side of the dangerous triangle. This great power, which was at the north of the Arabian Peninsula concerned the Prophet (ṣ) till the last moment of his life. The first military encounter of the Muslims with the Christian army of Byzantine was in 8 AH in Palestine. This encounter ended in a sorrowful defeat of the Muslim army and the killing of three commanders: Ja‘far ibn Abī ...

Payment of Zakat al-Fitr into the account of the poor person without his knowledge/the Grand Ayatollah Sharoodi’s answer

Payment of Zakat al-Fitr into the account of the poor person without his knowledge/the Grand Ayatollah Sharoodi’s answer
Question: On the Day of Eid, I decided to pay Zakat al-Fitr to a poor person in my family. If I know his account number, can I pay (Zakat al-Fitr) into his account without his knowledge or not? Source: PERSIAN ...

What’s the reason behind Imam Mahdi’s occultation?

What’s the reason behind Imam Mahdi’s occultation?
What’s the reason behind Imam Mahdi’s occultation? The real reason behind Imam Mahdi’s occultation has not been revealed to us. According to Islamic narrations, the reason behind this matter will remain a secret until the Imam reappears.  What we do know is that Allah’s actions are all logical and out of wisdom. In a letter to Is-haq ibnYaqub Imam Mahdi has said: “Do not ask about the reason behind (my) occultation for Allah has ...

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah

Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah
Why is the station of Imamate [imāmah] higher than that of prophethood [nubuwwah]?                                                               Reply: First, we will examine the precise meaning of three of the words we find in the Qur’an and the hadīth and these are: prophethood [nubuwwah], messengership [risālah] and Imamate [imāmah] so as to clarify why the station of ...

Whose saying is this: "Death is sweater to me than honey."

Whose saying is this: "Death is sweater to me than honey."
Concise answer This saying is widely ascribed to Qasim son of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (a.s.). It is said that when his beloved uncle, Imam Hussein (a.s.) asked him "My child, my nephew, tell me, how do you regard death and what do you think about getting killed?" He promptly answered: "Death is sweater to me than honey." This narration has been mentioned in Madinat Ma'ajiz al-Aemmah al-Ithna Ashar wa Dalael al-Hujaj 'alaa al-Bashar[1], vol.4, pg. 215 ...

The West and Islam: Clash Points and Dialogues: Features of the New Islamic Discourse: Some Introductory Remarks

The West and Islam: Clash Points and Dialogues: Features of the New Islamic Discourse: Some Introductory Remarks
Some people tend to view Islam as if it were a monolithic or one-dimensional entity. Islam is undoubtedly the faith of transcendental monotheism, the belief in Allah, (the one and only God), who transcends both man and nature. But monotheism does not lead to monism; on the contrary, it leads to plurality and diversity. For from a strictly Islamic point of view, except for God, everything else exists in variety. Therefore, there is not one single ...

Who is the Mahdī of Muḥammad’s Progeny [Āl Muḥammad] and why are you waiting for his advent?

Who is the Mahdī of Muḥammad’s Progeny [Āl Muḥammad] and why are you waiting for his advent?
Who is the Mahdī of Muḥammad’s Progeny [Āl Muḥammad] and why are you waiting for his advent?                                                                 Reply: Among the issues on which the heavenly religions have consensus of opinion is the “Global Reformer” who shall appear at the end of time. Not only the Muslims but also the Jews and Christians are waiting for ...

Why is ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (‘a) regarded as the waṣī [executor of will] and successor of the Prophet (ṣ)?

Why is ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (‘a) regarded as the waṣī [executor of will] and successor of the Prophet (ṣ)?
Reply: As we already stated, the Shī‘ah have a firm belief that the position of caliphate is determined through revelation [tanṣīṣī] and that after the Holy Prophet (ṣ) the Imāmah [leadership] is in some respects like prophethood [nubuwwah]. Just as the Prophet (ṣ) has to be appointed through Divine decree, the waṣī [executor of will] of the Prophet (ṣ) too must be designated by Him, the Glorious and Sublime. The biography of ...

What is the Quranic perspective about the People of the Book?

What is the Quranic perspective about the People of the Book?
The Quran says in verse 110 of Surah Aal-e Imran: "Among them are some who have faith, but most of them are perverted transgressors (fasiq)." Are most of the People of the Book transgressors? What is the viewpoint of the Holy Quran about the People of the Book?Concise answerThe Quran, like many other eloquent speeches, have organized its words on the basis of their audience's needs. In this connection, the personality, conducts, belief etc. of ...