1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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Is it true that Imam Ali (as) is referred to as Khayr al-Bashar instead of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? If so, what is the reason for it considering that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) holds a higher status than Imam Ali (as)?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The fact that Ali is the best of human beings (Khairul Bashar) means the best of all human beings after the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and it never means that Ali is better than the Prophet Muhammad at all. This Hadeeth has been narrated many well known Sunni books like:

1. Musnad Ahmed Bin Hanbal, Fadha;I'll al-Sahabah, Hadeeth number 917 and 1110 and 177. 
2. Mussannaf Ibn Abi Shaibah مُصَنَّف ابن أبي شيبة  number 31503.

3. Kanzul Ummal, V.11, page 625.

4. Ibn Asaakir in Tareekh Dimishq , V. 24, page 372.

5. Al-Qandoozi Al-Hanafi in Yanaabee'ul Mawaddah , V.2, page 78.

Ali (AS) is the best of the Ummah of the Proohet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.
Are there any Shia jurists who believe that a human corpse is not considered impure?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We, Shia Muslims believe that Muslims are Taahir (Ritually pure). Muslim corpse is Taahir depute the fact the Ghusl of Mayyit is obligatory on every Muslim dead body. Touching human corpse (before Ghusl of Mayyit) makes it obligatory on the person touched it directly with out gloves to perform Ghusl of touching the corpse.

Wassalam.
Is it allowed to depict humans with only the body, head, hair, and clothing, but without including eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, lips, and ears? Additionally, is it permissible to create dolls using materials such as clothes or cardboard?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

1. Incomplete depiction of humans is allowed.

2. Making dolls for children using clothes or cardboard is permissible.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible to sell anime toys or books that depict human-like characters?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This matter has different views among the Maraaje’ of Taqleed. I advise you to email the office if your Marje’ of Taqleed.

Wassalam.