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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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If my Marja's view is that non-Muslims are impure based on obligatory precaution, but another scholar such as Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi holds the opinion that they are pure, can I follow his view on this matter?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You need to request your Marje’ to guide you to the second most learned after him so that you can refer to in the matters which your Marje’ does not have a verdict on.

Wassalam.
Is divorce with indirect expressions, known as Kinayah divorce, considered valid according to Shia scholars?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not valid. The expression of "talaq" must explicitly be used, and in correct Arabic as well, and no other words or expressions substitutes it. This is according to Shi'i fiqh. 

The "kinayah" divorce in Sunni fiqh could be valid, and it is said there are over fifty five expressions, like saying wife is "ba`in, bari`ah, haram, khaliyah, etc.". However, for us this is unacceptable and invalid. 

And Allah knows best. 
As an 18-year-old, I am conflicted between becoming an Aalim-e-Deen and a premier civil servant. In both cases, I am driven by the desire to improve the lives of the Muslim community. Can you help me decide?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

I would recommend you watch my series on deciding to study Hawzah, and what direction to take. In shaa Allah it will benefit you. 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHj5BjXrLabhQLdu2jlHcWM6OAtLCEvVh
Is it permissible to perform Friday prayer behind a Sunni scholar? If so, what considerations should be taken into account?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Praying with Muslims from other sects apart from the followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) is allowed and recommended. Friday prayer leader has conditions including being a pious follower of Ahlul Bayt (AS). You can pray behind non Shia Shaikh and you get the reward of praying with other Muslims, but it will not be a valid Friday prayer, and you must perform your own Dhuhr prayer either before or after.

Wassalam.