Narrations

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Exercise . Narrations . Sports . Mustahabb . Makruh

Is engaging in sports and exercise considered Mustahab or Makrouh? Are there any relevant narrations regarding this topic?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Practicing sports and physical exercise which help our body and health is recommended as the Hadeeth states: Surely, your body has right on you إنَّ لِجَسَدِكَ عليكَ حقّاً. Biharul Anwaar V.70, page 128.

Also (Surely, Allah Likes the strong person)إنَّ اللهَ يُحِبُّ الرجلَ القويّ. Biharul Anwaar , V.64, page 184.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Narrations . Sunni-Shi'a

Is there any narration in Sunni sources that confirms that Usman ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib was named by Imam Ali (a) after Usman ibn Mazun?

Yes. This narration has been narrated in many Sunni books including the well known Sunni book Maqaatil al-Taalibilyyeen by Abul Faraj al-Asfahani, volume 1, page 89.

Wassalam

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Narrations . Humility

Can you clarify what type of humility is referred in the narration from Tuhaf al-Uqul where it says that he who succumbs to humility is not with us the Prophet’s family?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 year ago

Tuhaf al-'Uqul: "He who begins his day thinking of something other than God is not one of the people of God. He who does not care for the affairs of the believers is not one of them. He who succumbs to humility is not with us; the Prophet’s family."

وقال صلى الله عليه وآله: من أصبح من أمتي وهمته غير الله فليس من الله. ومن لم يهتم بأمور المؤمنين فليس منهم. ومن أقر بالذل طائعا فليس منا أهل البيت

It means someone who willingly agrees to be humiliated or disgraced, for instance, those who sold themselves out to tyrants such as Yazid in exchange for money or material benefits, even though they knew it was wrong.

Humbleness, in the sense of not being egotistical or arrogant, is a good quality ethically.

However, it is also good to have a balance - it is good to be humble as long as people are respectful, but if they start stepping on you or taking advantage of you, then it is good to assert yourself politely.

Of course, a believer is always humble towards Allah.

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Narrations . Door . Sunni-Shi'a . Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra'

Are there any authentic narrations in both Sunni and Shia books regarding the attack on Lady Fatima (SA), or is it true that there are only authentic narrations of a threat at the door but not the attack?

The attack on the house of Fatima Zahra (AS) has been admitted by leading Sunni leaders including Abu Bakr himself who openly said when he was about to die that I wish that I did not attack the house of Fatima even if it was a center of war against me. This is narrated by eminent Sunni scholars like:
1. Al-Tabarani in al-Mo'jam al-Kabeer ,
2. al-Dhahabi in Meesan al-E'tidaal,
3. Ibn Qutaiba and quoted by Ibn A'bd Rabbih in his book al-E'qd al-Fareed.
4. al-Mas'oodi in amorous al-Dhahab.
5. Ibn Asaakir in Tareekh Dimishq.
6. al-Haithami in Majma' al-Zawaa'id.
7. al-Soyouti in Musnad Fatimah
8. al-Muttaqi al-Hindi in Kanz al-Ummaal.
Beside this, we have hundreds of Sunni books who narrated about the attack and fire to burn the house or door of Fatimah e.g.
1. Tareekh al-Tabari , V.2, P. 443.
2. Mussannaf Abi Shaibah, V. 8, P. 572.
3. al-E'qd al-Fareed , V.2, P. 73.
4. Ibn Abd al-Barr in al-Estee'aab, V. 1, P. 298.
5. al-Waafi bil Wafayaat by al-Safari, V.2, P.227.
6. Kanzul Ummah , V.5, P.651.
7. Abul-Fidaa' in al-Mukhtasar Fi aakhbaar al- Bashar, V.1, P.107.
8. Ibn Taymiyyah (the staunch enemy of Ahlul Bayt) in his book Minhajul Sunnah, V.8, P. 291.
9.Ibn Hajar al-A'sqalani in Lisaan al-Mizan, V.1, P.111.
10. al-Dhahbi in Milan al-E'tidaal, V.1, P. 139 and in Siyar A'laam al-Nubalaa', V. 15, P. 578.
11. Al-Tabarani in al-Mo'jam al-Kabeer , V.1, P. 17.
12, Al-Haithami on Mo'jam al-Zawaa'id, V.2, P. 353.
and many other Sunni sources.
Wassalam.

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Haram . Narrations . Wudu (Ablution) . Hadith

Is it considered Haram to wash the arms a third time during Wudhu? Are there any narrations or Hadiths supporting this view?

Yes it is Haraam to wash the arms three times during Wudhu. There are many Hadeeths in this regard which can be seen in Wasaa'il Al-Shia.

Wassalam.

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Narrations

Are there any books or narrations available to learn more about Aalam Al-Dhar?

There is an extensive discussion of this in Tafsir al-Mizan for verse 7:172. You can read it in English at https://almizan.org/

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Narrations . Imam Musa al-Kazim

Is the date of the birth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a) on the 7th of Safar supported by authentic narrations?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There are views that Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born on the 7th of Safar, and that this day was also mentioned as the date of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.). The different views on the martyrdom date of Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.) can be discussed another time, so we will focus on the birthday of Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) and the different views.

Firstly, early scholars like Sheikh al-Kulayni, Sheikh al-Mufid and Sheikh al-Tusi did not really clarify this issue. They did mention the date of Dhil Hijjah.

It is said Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born in the year 127 AH (or 128, or 129 AH), in an area by the name al-Abwa`, which was between Meccah and Medinah, in Dhil Hijjah, where Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) was on his way back to Medinah, after Hajj pilgrimage.

The date given for this is 20th of Dhil Hijjah.

There are narrations for this, and Ibn Jarir al-Tabari mentions this in his history book as well.

One argument against 7th (or even 9th) of Safar date is what was Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) doing in that area of where Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born? It was not a custom for them to stay in Meccah from Hajj for that long or to travel during that time.

Another very important point is the conduct of 'Ulama and their statements. It is usually customary in the Hawzah that 7th of Safar is a mourning day, and Hawzah classes are cancelled for 'azaa for Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.).

Contemporary Maraji' and 'Ulama, like Seyyid al-Sistani, Sheikh Wahid Khurasani, Sheikh Safi Gulpaygani, Seyid Shubayri Zanjani, Sheikh Bahjat, and many more, say 7th of Safar is martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.), and it is a mourning day.

As for the view that Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born in Safar, for those historians and scholars who take this view, it is absolutely certain that we put mourning over celebration, and so the merits of Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) can be mentioned, with the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.).

And Allah knows best.

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Narrations . Imamah . Astrology

What were the Zodiac signs of our Imams and the Prophet (SAWW)? Are there any narrations that inform us of this matter?

I am not aware of any narrations on this matter, although it is something you could deduce through historical records and calendrical calculations (and others have done this in the past - you can search online for the results).

However, there is a narration between Imam al-Sadiq (A) and an astrologer in which Imam al-Sadiq (A) associates Imam 'Ali and the awsiya' with Saturn. (This is not a zodiacal sign, obviously, but is thematically related.) You can read it here (part 12, number 69): https://www.al-islam.org/al-khisal-numeric-classification-traditions-cha...

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Narrations . Women . Sunni-Shi'a

Why are there so many strangely dehumanizing and degrading narrations regarding women in Sunni texts, while the Shia ones are much more logical and just? Why is there such a contrast?

Simply, the Shia narrations are taken from the Prophet (SAWA) through the most authentic source who are Ahlul Bayt (AS) while Sunni narrations are mixture from different sources including untrusted narrators like Abu Huraira who narrated that Prayers is invalid if you see a woman or a donkey or a dog. (Saheeh Muslim , V.4, P.228).

'Some Sunni narrations claim that the woman is like a goat (Al-Qurtobi 15:172).

Wassalam.

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Husband . Wife . Narrations . Gender . Polygamy . Akhlaq

In what specific matters does a husband need to maintain equality if he has more than one wife? What do the narrations say regarding a person who does not treat his two wives in the same manner?

Husband must maintain practical justice between his wives. Practical justice is in treating them and spending time with each of them equally like he spends time with his other wives. It also requires spending on each of them equally.
Wassalam.

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Narrations . Sunni-Shi'a . Tarawih . Salah (Prayers) . Salat al-Jama’at

Are there any narrations in Shia books that show that the Prophet (s) led Taraweeh prayers in congregation?

No. There is no single narration that the Prophet ever led Taraweeh neither in Sunni nor in Shia books. Taraweeh was initiated in the year 14 after Hijra by Umar Ibn Al-Khattab as he himself called it a Bid'ah and said it is a good Bid'ah. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Salat Al-Taraweeh.)

Wassalam.

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Narrations . Martyrdom . Imam al-Mahdi . Imam Husayn

I believe there are narrations that suggest that Imam al-Mahdi (as) will be martyred and Imam Hussein (as) will perform Namaz of Janaza. Does that mean that Imam Hussein (as) will be reborn?

There is no re birth but resurrections or return to this life which known as Raj'ah رجعة.

Raj'ah is the return of best servants of Allah and worst enemies of Allah to this life again to witness the victory of Islam and the punishment of its enemies. It is mentioned in Quran ( Sura Ghaafir, verse 11).

Imam Hussain (AS) will come back to this life in Raj'ah.

Wassalam.