The Grand Ayatollah Alawi/Alavi Gorgani answered a question about abandoning treatment for incurable patient. Question: What is the ruling on abandoning treatment for patients with incurable illnesses when there is…
Shia Islam
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What is the ruling on depositing money in state bank to earn interest? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer
by Abbas AdilThe Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about earning interest from banks. Question: Is there any problem with depositing money in state bank to earn interest and is it usury…
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It is narrated from the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa Al-Ridha/Reza (AS) who said: No one was wiser than my father (seventh Shia Imam, Musa Kadhim (AS)). In spite…
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Many people are bothered and complain at the time of economic difficulty and want to be relieved from it. Allah (SWT) showed ways of relief from such situations in the…
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In some verses of the holy Quran, Allah (SWT) described the importance of eternal salvation which leads to everlasting prosperity, as well pointing to some main elements of salvation. In…
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Striving in the Way of Allah (SWT): Commentary on the Quran (Chapter 2:244-245) By: Mohammad Sobhanie
by Abbas AdilStriving in the Way of Allah (SWT) بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَقَاتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّـهِ وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّـهَ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ ﴿٢٤٤﴾ 2:244 And fight in the cause of Allah (SWT) and…
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The Eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa Al-Ridha/Reza (AS) was asked about the characteristics of the best servants of Allah (SWT), and Imam (AS) replied. They are those who when…
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What is the ruling on taking an oath to other than God? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer
by Abbas AdilThe Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about taking an oath to other than God. Question: Is taking an oath to the Quran or Imam Hussain (AS) or Hadhrat Abbas…
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There are many theories about the appearance of Shia that are completely baseless. Some believe, for instance, that Shia appeared as a result of political conflicts in the first century hijri. Others have…
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The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about cosmetic surgery. Question: Is cosmetic surgery allowed for women? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: If there is no significant harm; there is no…
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What is meant by urgency in repenting? The Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani’s answer
by Abbas AdilThe Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadeq Rouhani answered questions about repenting. Question: What is meant by urgency in repenting, and is repenting spoiled if a person intends to repent at the…
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What to do when unclean hand touches other objects? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answer
by Abbas AdilThe Grand Ayatollah Makarem answered a question about probing into cleanliness of objects. Question: If a Najis (unclean) hand has touched various objects for a while, and then this is…
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What is the duty of a person who recites or hears an Ayah with Sijdah? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer
by Abbas Adil– The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about reciting and hearing an Ayah with Sijdah. Question: What is the duty of a person who recites or hears an Ayah with…
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The Imam (A.S.) assured the person who inquired about these qualifications that the nation cannot be left to choose its imam without statements in this regard made by the Prophet…
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Prophet Muhammad’s relationship w/ Khadija tells us a lot about his views on women’s rights, said Dr. Craig Considine, a Christian Scholar. “Khadija was successful, independent, courageous, & intelligent. Her example…
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The Holy Quran has many inspiring verses about Salah (prayer). “Successful indeed are the believers–who are humble in their prayers,” say verses 1-2 of Surah al-Muminoon. “…Verily, the prayer is…
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When a nation understands that its destiny is in its hands, and its fate is determined by its own action; then will pay attention to its own action and strength.…
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What is the ruling on not acting upon the result of an Istikharah? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer
by Abbas AdilSHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about Istikharah. Question: I have done an Istikharah about a case; the answer was not close to my opinion (viewpoint), is…
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What is the ruling in the matter of selling and buying lottery tickets? And what is the view if any prize is won in the process? A: Buying and selling…
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Today, Nigeria is laced with some of the most obstinate conflicts, most of them constructed from differences in religious identities. Religious nationalism and Sectarianism has led to unequal allocation of…
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The first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abitaleb (AS) said: Beware that weak and unable individuals can never repel oppression and cruelty from themselves. And the right cannot be attained except…
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It is narrated from sixth Shia Imam, Ja’afar Al-Sadeq (AS) who said: Allah (SWT) does not accept any deed/act without having the knowledge (Marifah) of God; and without taking action,…
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AdbulMahdi +:I think it was normal. It did much sport, I wasn’t this much into party or something like that in total. I always liked to learn as much as…
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What is the ruling on using blood powder in chicken farms? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem’s answer
by Abbas AdilThe Grand Ayatollah Makarem answered a question about using blood powder in chicken farms. Question: If blood powder is added to chicken feed, will the meat and the eggs of…
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The cadres of the Construction Maintenance and Engineering Department at the Al-Abbas’s (AS) holy shrine began the first preparatory and preliminary work to add new areas to serve the visitors,…
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It is Wajib to ask some questions and religious questions and it is also Wajib to answer them. But although some questions have religious titles, they are Haram, and answering…
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In Ayah 14 of Surah Al-Alaq Allah (SWT) warns: “Do you not know that Allah doth see?” Allah (SWT) warns the human beings that if due to their lack of…
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A group of Shia Muslims requested Imam Sadeq (AS) to advise them. Imam (AS) said: I recommend you Divine Piety and obedience of Allah (SWT) as well as avoiding sins;…
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A typical daily religious routine of a Muslim includes the five daily prayers. Just like an individual may need to take a daily shower to physically cleanse their self, at…
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The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about disinfectants containing Alcohol. Question: Is there any problem using disinfectants on hands and surfaces? And are they Najis (unclean)? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani:…