Scholars

Scholars are people who devote themselves to study, particularly to an area in which they have developed expertise. A scholar may also be an academic, a person who works as a teacher or researcher at a university or other higher education institution. An academic usually holds an advanced degree.

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Family . Scholars . Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Qur'an

Is it justified for me to seek further information and consult scholars or Tafsir of the Quran before accepting Islamic facts shared by my close family members?

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 1 year ago

Yes

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Adolescence . Scholars

How can I work towards becoming an Ayatollah or an Alim in the future while I am still a teenager?

It is good to use the time to have a solid grounding in the Qur'an (memorizing the Qur'an and studying it). Also, if Arabic is not your language, studying Arabic. It is usually easier to do these things while younger. Beyond that, study whatever is available to you (there are online programs these days) and practise the religion as much as possible, both in terms of the required practices and also ethics.

I am sure some others may have some advice also.

Best wishes!

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Scholars . Income . Online Business

As a freelancer on an Israeli platform, am I permitted to continue earning from that platform, considering it is my sole source of income, even though our scholars have directed us to boycott it?

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 years ago

It is not permissible to do any work which helps the wrong doers and the money earned from such work is unlawful. Israel is killing innocent children, women and men

‘Wassalam.

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Scholars . Dajjal . Signs of Zuhur

Is the correct understanding regarding the Dajjal that it is a metaphorical system rather than an actual person, as claimed by some Shia scholars? Please clarify the reasons supporting this view.

Either a literal or a metaphorical interpretation is acceptable.

The narrations could be speaking literally about a person.

Possibly, also, the Prophet (S) and Imams (A) were attempting to explain something to people who, because they lived in a different time with different technologies, could not have understood them at all if they had tried to give a literal explanation. Therefore, they spoke metaphorically in a way that people would understand.

Allah knows best, and we will find out.

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Mujtahid . Scholars . Taqlid

Can you provide information on whether it is written in Quran and Hadith that a Mujtahid should be alive, or if this is a rule made by scholars? Additionally, could you explain the disadvantages of following a dead Mujtahid?

Quran says: Ask those who have the knowledge if you don't know. فاسألوا أهل الذكر إن كنتم لا تعلمون Sura Al-Anbiyaa, verse 7. Obviously we can not ask a dead scholar no matter how high was his knowledge.

Mujtahid must be alive to understand the exact situation of any matter then deduct the Islamic rule of it from Quran, Sunnah, Aql and Ijmaa'.

Sunni Muslims follow dead Shaikhs like Abu Hanifa, Shafi'ee, Malik and Ibn Hanbal. Even Salafi or Wahabi sects follow Ibn Taymiyyah. All of them died before many centuries and never witnessed nor knew about our current issues. Following dead scholar does not fulfill the need of guidance at all because full guidance needs full knowledge about the situation which is with a living eligible scholar not with a dead scholar.

All Hadeeths asking us to refer to the scholars never asked to refer to dead scholars but living scholars who can be asked and who can reply after understanding the situation.

'Wassalam.

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Life . Islam . Sunnah . Scholars . Qur'an . Hadith

How do I live my life as a Muslim, adhering to the teachings of Islam found in the Quran, Hadith, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, as well as the teachings of authentic scholars?

After your firm decision to be an obedient servant of Allah in every matter in your life, you need to know what to do and what to avoid. You need to read books on Islamic practical laws which are available online like www.Sistani.org

If you have any question, you can ask trusted scholars who can guide you.

May Allah Bless and Help you.

‘Wassalam.

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Mother . Scholars . Imam al-Mahdi

Was Imam Zaman's (as) mother Nargis, the daughter of a Roman king, or a maid from the region of Sudan? Are there different opinions abut this matter and which scholars subscribe to each?

Both views are narrated. The story that she was the daughter of a Roman (Byzantine) king tends to be more popular, possibly because it is a more developed and engaging story.

This book offers a good discussion of the question. As you can see, it argues against the idea that she was a Roman princess on historical grounds.

https://www.al-islam.org/occultation-twelfth-imam-historical-background-...

Allah knows best.

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Marriage . Sunni . Scholars . Sunni-Shi'a

In a marriage of a Shia with a Sunni, do the scholars from each side read the Nikah?

One valid Nikah is enough and no need to repeat after being sure that it was recited properly according to Shariat.

'It is important to note that if there is a possibility of harm on your faith or religious practice now or in the future , then such Nikah should be avoided.

Wassalam.

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Rulings (Ahkam) . Scholars . Investment . Cryptocurrency

What is the correct ruling regarding the trade of cryptocurrencies and, in particular, bitcoin. Do the rulings differ between the scholars on this matter?

As this matter is still under research and discussion between our Islamic scholars, there is different opinions on it. Some scholars prefer to wait to get full details before issuing a verdict, e,g Ayatullah Siatani who did not give a verdict on cryptocurrency till now. There are scholars who said that it is allowed to deal in cryptocurrency as fas it does not violate the rules and regulations of the country where you live, and it does not harm others.
Wassalam.

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Scholars . Daughter . Sunni-Shi'a

How many daughters did the Prophet (s) have? Are there different views among the Shia scholars on this matter?

This is a matter of different narrations in Sunni and Shia books. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) had many fostered or adopted daughters who was looked at as his daughters according to Arab society before Islam. Many persons mixed between the real daughter (Fatimah) and the fostered and adopted daughters.

Authetuc narrations confirm that the real daughter of the Prophet and Khadija is Fatimah, while other daughters were fostered or adopted daughters. Lady Khadija (AS) had a sister Haala Bint Khowailid, who passed away leaving her daughter who were been looked after by Khadija and the Prophet (SAWA).

There is a nice book with evidence from Sunni books, written by Allama Sayyed Jafar Murtadha in this subject. بنات النبي أم ربائبه

You can read it on this website www.mezan.net

Wassalam.

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Surname . Turban . Scholars . Banu Hashim . Sayyid

Is it necessary for a scholar with a Hashemi surname to prove the source of his lineage all the way back to someone from Banu Hashim to be able to wear a black turban?

Every one who claims to be a Sayyed with any surname needs to prove his family lineage to his Sayyed grand fathers or his family is well known as a Sayyed family in his home town.

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Scholars . Christianity . Sunni-Shi'a . Zaynab bint Jahsh

The Christian often accuse the Prophet (s) over his marriage with Zaynab bt. Jahsh. How do the Shia scholars explain this matter and does it differ in any significant way to Sunni explanations?

Non Muslims don't believe in Quran as The word of Allah, that is why they think away from the facts mentioned in Quran. Allah has clearly stated in Quran the reason of the marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Zainab Bint Jahsh (And when Zaid has dissolved his marriage with her, We Made her a wife for you, so that the believers should find difficulty in marrying the ex wives of their adopted sons) Sura Al-Ahzaab, verse 37.

'Ahlul Bayt (AS) did mention this marriage being an order from Allah (SWT) to break a wrong common practice against divorcees of the adopted sons.

'It is worth mentioning that this objection on this marriage is not new but it was raised by the enemies of Islam from the Jewish and Nazareth and hypocrites during the life of the Prophet himself (SAWA) and was refuted by Quran, the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

It is not strange from the enemies to accuse the Prophet and put false allegations against him.

Wassalam.