Sunni

Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam, followed by the majority of the world's Muslims. Its name comes from the word sunnah, referring to the behaviour of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagreement over the succession to Muhammad and subsequently acquired broader political significance, as well as theological and juridical dimensions.

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Sunni . Marriage

What are some of the things I should discuss with a Sunni girl whom I wish to marry and settle down with?

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

You should make sure that your future with her as a wife and mother of your children is peaceful and harmonious with out differences. She must know the main facts of Shia Islam based on the following if the Ahlul Bayt (AS) being the real successors of the Prophet (SAWA). Give her few books to read e.g Then I was guided by Dr Tijani, The Right Path by Sharafuddin, and websites like aqaed.com.

She need to understand the Shia faith from Shia sources and not from the opponents.

Don't risk your future and your kids future in a marriage before being sure that it is based on full understanding and accepting the facts of Ahlul Bayt (AS).

‘Wassalam.

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Sunni . Mosque . Home . Salat al-Jama’at

Is it better for me to pray Fajr in congregation at a Sunni mosque where the prayer starts 15 minutes after the Adhan, or should I pray at home instead?

The reward if praying in any Masjid is greater than the reward of praying at home. The reward of congregational prayer is much greater than praying alone.

Wassalam.

200688

Sunni . Sunni-Shi'a

What options does a 14-year-old from a Sunni family have if he believes in the Shia school of thought and faces strict monitoring from his father? How can he uphold his beliefs and continue learning while avoiding conflict and ensuring his safety at home?

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 5 months ago

You should do your best and try to show through your actions that being Shi'i has made you a better person, and try to be respectful even if you are being mistreated. I recommend avoiding debate about it (unless your family is open to discussion) - usually teenagers do not win arguments with their parents, and you are socially and financially disempowered at this time in life. Debates about religion are often about other subjects too, such as identity and control.

Beyond that, just try to do your best to learn and hold to what you believe; if you need to do taqiyya, you can.

I can empathize with this since I started to practice Islam when I was 14, and it was not welcomed in the household. So I used to study Arabic and other things at school (I hid books and read them during class), and do wudu in the closet. I am not recommending that you stop paying attention at school, but I am just saying that teenagers find a way to do what they feel they are called to!

While it was difficult for me at the time to be disallowed from associating with other Muslims, I also realize now that being on my own forced me to formulate my own beliefs and understandings rather than just going with the crowd, and this was helpeful in the long run. So patience is a virtue. (Of course, nowadays it is somewhat different with internet, where we can access religious media of any type easily)

Inshallah when you are older, you will also have more freedom to practice and learn more, especially if you have the opportunity to go to university. Also, it usually gets easier to make your own decisions as an adult, when you have your own finances and your own life.

I am sure others will have advice as well!

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Sunni . Marriage . Ahl al-Bayt

Is it allowed to marry a Sunni man who doesn’t have animosity toward Ahlulbayt AS but also has affection for their adversaries?

Many men show something before marriage or soon after marriage but change after few years after marriage. Are you sure that this man will not change after few years? You need to be sure that your faith and religious practice will never be harmed by anyone now and in the future.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Sunni-Shi'a

Are the earlier Sunni-style prayers and other deeds of those who convert to Shia Islam considered valid? I previously held unorthodox beliefs, focusing solely on the Qur'an, and now worry whether my earlier prayers and deeds are valid.

Your religious deeds must be be according to the verdicts of the Marja' of Taqleed of your time. If the religious deeds was away from the verdict of the Marja' of Taqleed, it should be redone in the proper way.

Wassalam.

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Father . Wife . Sunni . Sayyid

Is a young boy, born to his father's second wife who is Sunni, still considered a Sayyed if his father is a Sayyed, despite believing he is not due to his mother's Sunni background?

If his father is a Sayyed, he will be a Sayyed as well just like his father.

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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Money . Sunni . Mosque

Is it permissible to donate some money to help build a Sunni mosque?

Every Masjid is a house of Allah where Muslims worship Allah in. Helping in building any Masjid is good except places of enemies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) because their Masjids are like Masjid of Dhiraar which was not for Allah but for Shaitan.

We help every Masjid based in Taqwa, and we never help Masjid Dhiraar which is called Masjid but used as a centre against Ahlul Bayt (SS).

Wassalam..

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Sunni . Divorce . Anger . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

As a Sunni who has divorced my wife multiple times and struggles with anger management, could you provide references from Ahlul Bayt or specific sayings of Imam Ali regarding three divorces or issues pertaining to actions taken in anger?

You could look at this also (Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, Islamic Anger Management)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-MsjDsDB_I

Sunni . Divorce . Anger . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

Quran is clearly against three Divorces as you read in sura Baqara, verse 229 ( The divorce is twice, after that either you retain her with goodness or release her with kindness).

All Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) regarding divorce talk about one Talaq at one time and there is no three Talaq at one time.

One of the conditions of proper Talaq is no anger at all from the husband. Anger invalidates the Talaq. Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS) said: Anger is a type of madness.

Talaq with anger is invalid and your wife is still your wife and not divorced.

Three Divorces at one time are invalid according to authentic evidence from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam..

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Sunni . Woman . Parents . Consent . Marriage Proposal

Is it allowed for a Sunni Muslim woman to marry a Shia Muslim man without her parents' consent if they are opposed to the marriage proposal on account of sectarian prejudice?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 1 year ago

Wa Aleikum Assalam
Not allowed for her if her father's permission is required in their Mazhab(school of Fiqh).

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Sunni . Hadith . Salah (Prayers) . Sunni-Shi'a

What is the basis for rejecting the narrations in Sunni texts regarding placing one hand over the other during prayer? Could you provide references from Shia sources that support the practice of opening hands during prayer?

1. We follow the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) taken from the most authentic and most knowledgeable source who are the Prophet’s own Progeny (Ahlul Bayt). We never accept fabricated narrations no matter what was the reason behind the fabrication.

2. There no authentic narrations that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) ever folding hands during are Salah. This fact was admitted by many leading Sunni scholars including Al-Azhar Sunni scholars in the book (Fiqh Al-Sunnah) and many other Sunni scholars.

3. No Sunni scholar could say that folding hands in Salah is obligatory. Imam Malik of the Maliki Sunni sect rejected folding hand in Salah.(Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah;514).

4. Had they have any authentic narration that the Prophet ever hooded his hands during Salah, they should have said that it is an obligatory act as all Muslims say that following the acts of the Proohet (SAWA) is obligatory.

5. Ahlul Bayt (AS) who are the most knowledgeable and the most authentic after the Prophet (SAWA) have clearly objected on folding hands during Salah and said that it is an act came from Non Muslims. Ahlul Bayt (AS) ordered Muslims not to fold hands during Salah (Al-Khisal by al-Sadouq , V.2 , P. 161). Also in Qutb Al-Isnaad 95 and Biharul Anwaar, V. 10 m P. 277.

Wassalam.