Son

A son is a male offspring; a boy or man in relation to his parents.

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If a person is praying obligatory prayers at home, and his son can stand next to him and pray or he should stand behind?

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 2 months ago

His son can pray next to him or behind him with intention of Furada prayer. If the father has the conditions of leading congregational prayer, son can pray behind his father with the intention of congregational prayer.

Wassalam.

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Son . Arabic . Surah . Meaning . Qur'an

We are considering the name Zidan Hussain for our son, which has Arabic origins and is related to the Quran. The root of Zidan (z-y-d) appears in Surah Al-A'raf 7:69 and other verses, meaning increase. Could you please review and advise on this name?

The name Zaid or Zayd is chosen by Imam Zainul Abideen for one of his sons. Zayd or Zayd Ibn Ali Ibn Al-Husain (AS) is the great grand father of Zaidi Sadat.
‘There is a name of Zaidan in Arabic which is from increase, but I did not find Zidan among the known Arabic names.

Wassalam.

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Son . Imam al-Hasan . Sunni-Shi'a . Kunya

What is the counterargument to Sunni claims that Imam Hassan's son, Abdullah, had the Kunya Abubakr and so shares a name with their caliph Abu Bakr, implying a significant connection rather than mere coincidence?

First of all, we should understand that names like Abu Bakr , Omar, Othman etc wee never confined to the three rulers who ruled over the Muslims as a result to Saqeefa conspiracy which was totally rejected by Ahlul Bayt (AS). Such names were used by hundreds of other Muslims who had nothing to do with Saqeefa group. Using a common name can never a connection with one or more persons who shared the same name or Kenya. Ahlul Bayt (AS) have clearly explained the wrong actions of Saqeefa group in many authentic statements like Shaqshaqiyyah sermon by Ameerul Mo'mineen (AS) and many other authentic narrations from the Twelve Imams. There is no doubt that pious divine leadership of Ahlul Bayt can never compromise with wrong doers under any circumstance. The treaty between Imam Hasan (AS) and Mo'awiyah was the only way to save Islam from the evil of Mo'awiyah but was never justifying the wrong.

Wassalam.

196024

Hadith . Son . Usul al-Kafi . Sunni-Shi'a

Does the Imam assign a Kunya to his child immediately after birth, or during childhood, and is there a Hadith that suggests that in Al-Kafi?

We have Hadeeth evidence encouraging naming our children before their birth. ( Wasa'il al-Shia, V. 15, page 121). The Hadeeth is narrated from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) from his fathers from Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS). The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) named his grandson Mohsin before his birth. This Hadeeth was also narrated by Shaikh al0Sadouq in his book Al-Khisal.

Wassalam.

195922

Son . Fabricated Traditions . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . `Umar b. al-Khattab . Al-Dhahabi

Is it accurate that Imam Ali (a) had a son named by Umar ibn Khattab during his caliphate, as stated in Siyar A'laamin Nubala by Imam Dhahabi, volume 4, page 134? Are there other historical sources that verify this claim, or is it considered fabricated?

It is untrue. Imam Ali (AS) never gave any of his sons the name of Umar Ibn Khattab.

We have narrations that one of his sons was called Amr عمرو not Umar عمر . Amr عمرو is a different name.

Wassalam.

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Son . Halal . Meat . Conversion to Islam . Food

Is it allowed for my 11-year-old son, who recently reverted to Islam, to eat non-Halal chicken in our remote Irish town where Halal options are scarce and costly and also because he has dietary restrictions due to allergies?

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 10 months ago

I wanted to add that it is very nice of you to take the trouble to look into what he should or should not be eating, and he is fortunate to have a supportive parent. I do sympathize with the dietary restrictions and allergies.

If it is available and affordable, and if you have storage space and can take delivery at home, halal meat can sometimes be purchased online. You may have already looked into that, but just putting it out there!

Son . Halal . Meat . Conversion to Islam . Food

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 10 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

If he is still non-baligh, non-mukallaf, he can eat it, but I would definitely not recommend such a thing. We believe that non-halal food has a deep impact on the human spirit and mind, and even physical impact. Try to find alternatives for him, without compromising, and instill in him the importance of halal food, and sacrifices a Muslim makes for the sake of his/her religion and obedience to Almighty God who put all these laws and rulings for reasons that will benefit us.

And Allah knows best

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Father . Mother . Son . Kaffara . Domestic violence

Is it permissible for a son to protect his mother by retaliating against his father who beats her severely? If not, what is the Kaffarah for such an act?

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... Answer updated 1 year ago

Salaam
In any case, children do not have the right to hit or even to raise their voices against their parents. Showing anger towards parents and shouting at them out of anger is forbidden let alone hitting them which will be punished by very severe and heavy punishment.
You have to only ask him to stop beating her and if you can become a block on the way of her getting hit then do it. But you have no right to hit your father back.
As for Kaffarah there's nothing mentioned in this regard. Just try to ask him for forgiveness in a polite manner so that he forgives you and try to make him happy. This way we hope that he changes his attitude towards your mother too.

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Son . Responsibility . Parents . Daughter . Wife . Children

As an only son, what are my responsibilities towards my parents? Are a son's responsibilities any different to those of a daughter? What are my responsibilities towards my parents in relation to those towards my wife and children?

Your responsibility is to look after your parents and serve them as a humble servant and try your best to please them and obey their orders in lawful matters. Your responsibility as their only son is more than the responsibility of your sister. Doing your best and serving your parents does not mean that you ignore the rights of your wife. Her rights on you remain preserved, although there should not be any contradiction between complete service to your parents and fulfilling the rights of your wife, but never do anything which can harm the feelings of your parents. They are your gate to paradise and eternal success

. Wassalam

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Son . Ismailis . Succession to Prophet Muhammad

Is it true that Imam al-Sadiq (AS) first appointed his elder son Ismail as his successor instead of Imam Musa al-Kazim (AS)?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

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Son . Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq

What information is available about Abdullah al-Eftah, the son of Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (as)?

Bismhi ta'ala,

I have covered this topic briefly in this following clip:

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Parents . Marriage . Son . Woman . Morality . Divorce . Infant . Obedience

What are the reasons, apart from religious or moral criteria, that parents can use to reject a marriage of their son with a divorced woman who has a baby? And what is the obligation on the son to obey their decision?

Matured man is allowed to marry the female whom he chooses if she is suitable as far as her religion and morals. Man does need permission of his parents in marriage unlike virgin girl who definitely needs permission from her father or paternal grand father.

keeping the respect of the parents is essential.

Wassalam.