Sunni-Shi'a

200574

Forex . Gold . Investment . Ownership . Sunni-Shi'a . Fiqh (Jurisprudence)

Is Forex Spot and Gold CFD trading, with no physical ownership or delivery, allowed in Shia Fiqh such as through a non-Muslim broker like Exness?

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 1 month ago

Physical possession is must in selling according to Shariah. Forex Spot and CFD trading do not have possession so it is not a proper selling and buying according to Shariah, but it looks like commitment to buy or sell based on studying the market. Such commitment is permissible despite it is not a sale transaction in Shariah, nor gambling but just commitment to buy or sell under certain conditions after studying the market's movement.

Wassalam.

184921

Sahih Muslim . Sunni-Shi'a . Hadith . Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib

I am concerned about a reference made by a Sunni friend to a hadith in Sahih Muslim (Hadith No. 4577) where Hazrat Abbas (RA) reportedly used harsh terms like کاذب, گنہگار, عہد شکن, and خائن. Could you please provide clarification on this?

This narration is in Saheeh Muslim which is the second most authentic books of Hadeeth among our Sunni brothers, in which Umar ibn al-Khattab himself told Abdullah ibn Abbas that : You and Ali looked at Abu Bakr as a liar, traitor, licentious, then looked at me as a liar, traitor, licentious.

This statement of Umar reflects the stand and opinion of Ali (AS) about Abu Bakr and Umar.

Wassalam.

204879

Marriage . Scholars . Sunni-Shi'a . Sayyid

I converted from Sunni to Shia and want to marry a Shia Sayyeda. As a practicing Shia convert, is this marriage fully permissible according to scholars, or are there any concerns or discouragements regarding it?

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 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

A Seyyid/Seyyidah can marry a non-Seyyid/Seyyidah. These are only cultural norms, and as long as both sides are Muslim and wajib requirements for marriage are met, the marriage will be valid.

And Allah knows best

204107

Death . Sunni-Shi'a . Umm Habiba . Muhammad b. Abi Bakr

What is the Shia perspective on Umm Habiba, considering she is recognized as a righteous wife of the Prophet (s) yet also reportedly celebrated the death of Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr (r)?

Umm Habiba (Ramla Bint Abi Sofyanwas) was married to Abdullah Ibn Jahsh who migrated with her to Habasha Abisonia, then died there. After her Iddah, the Prophet (SAWA) sent a proposal to her. As a daughter of Abu Sofyan who was a big enemy of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and sister of Mo’awiya ibn Abi Sofyan who was the enemy of Imam Ali (AS). I could not find any praise for her in our books like praise for wives like Umm Salamah or Mariah Umm Ebraheem. If she really celebrated the death of Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr, who was a sincere follower of Ameerul Mo;mineen Ali (AS), that should be enough for us to know her association with her brother Mo’awiya.

Allah Knows the best.

Wassalam.

203968

Power . Sunni-Shi'a . God (Allah)

I have heard two views on Allah SWT, one saying He has the power to become a man but it is not in His nature, citing a Hadith about Allah's limitless power. The other view is that He cannot have power over impossibilities. Which one is correct?

Allah (SWT) Have All Powers on every thing but He does not Do any wrong . He never resembles any of His creatures as we read in Du'a Al-Sabah : O Who pure and higher than resembling or similarity with His creatures. وتَنَزَّهَ عن مجانسة مخلوقاته.

Allah does not become a man because it is wrong.

Wassalam.

202425

Taqlid . Sunni-Shi'a . Marja'

I am a new follower of Shia Islam and wish to begin Taqleed. Could you please guide me on who are the top three recognized Maraji' of our time that I can follow? I understand I must follow one of them, but this matter is very confusing for me.

Taqleed is obligatory to keep based on authentic evidence from Quran and Sunnah. The most knowledgeable Marje' is to be followed. The highly learned scholars in Hawza know who is the most knowledgeable Marje'. It is not an option between three unless all of them are in the same level of knowledge.

Wassalam.

201041

Girl . Parents . Family . Sunni-Shi'a . Marriage

I am a 32-year-old Sunni-born woman who has practiced Shia Islam for six years. My parents insist I marry a Sunni, but I wish to marry within the Shia community. Their resistance is growing stronger each day. What should I do in this situation?

No one has the right to force you to marry whom they want against your wish. This is the Islamic rule in all Islamic Sunni and Shia sects.Forced marriage us invalid. It is your life and you have the full right to choose your husband who should be a suitable Muslim man who follows Ahlul Bayt (AS) like you.

You may try to convince your parents either directly with very polite way, or indirectly through persons who can convince them. You should never give up and put your life with a person who is not suitable for you or a person who might create obstacles in your way to Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

201004

Parents . Family . Marriage . Sunni-Shi'a

Is it Islamic for my parents to prevent me from marrying a Lebanese Shia man from a respectable and religious family just because of his nationality, despite our compatibility and my desire to make our existing relationship Halal?

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... Answered 5 months ago

Islam discourages racism and tribalism and encourages accepting any suitor who is mu'min and compatible. However people are complicated, especially when it comes to their expectations for their children's marriage and potential future descendants. I am sorry you have to go through that.

Parents . Family . Marriage . Sunni-Shi'a

Bismihi ta'āla

In our Islamic tradition and culture, relationships are not just personal and individual. It is the coming together of two families. It should not be done without proper consent and blessings from both sides.

You do not want to jepordise your relationship with your parents. They might be from an older generation that thinks differently, and therefore, try to negotiate these things through the help of elders and your local scholars.

You cannot be in an 'existing' relationship if there is no marriage. You do not want the beginning of your married life to be in haram. That will never end good for you, or him.

And Allah knows best

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?

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!

199585

Family . Domestic violence . Woman . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

Are fathers or brothers ever allowed to be violent towards female family members? Sunni records mention Umar and Abu Bakr using violence against women in their families. Did men of Ahlul Bayt ever react this way when disagreeing with women?

Bismihi ta'āla

Nobody is allowed to be violent towards anyone. Violence will not solve anything, especially within a family. A brother has no authority over his sister, so he has no right to discipline or even raise his voice, let alone be violent.

You must read the biography of the Imams (a.s.), to understand their style of raising family members, and how compassionate they were in their method of discipline.

And Allah knows best

198657

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.