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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

387 Questions

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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
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.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
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

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.