Qur'an

The Quran (القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, literally meaning "the recitation"), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (Arabic: سورة sūrah, plural سور suwar), which are subdivided into verses (Arabic: آية āyah, plural آيات āyāt).

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Authenticity . Hadith . Qur'an . Laylat al-Bara'ah

What is the authenticity of Shab-e-Barat? Is it considered a Bidah? If not, can you provide its basis according to the Quran, Hadith, and teachings of the Imams?

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 11 months ago

Shab-e-Barat is the night of the 15th of Shaban. There are many Hadeeths in Sunni and Shia books about the greatness of this night. Among Sunni books are the following main books of Hadeeth: 1. Sunan Ibn Maajah, Hadeeth number 1388 and 1390 and 1389. Ahmad Bin Hanbal has narrated in Musnad Ayesha Hadeeth number 26077 on the the greatness of the night of 15th of Sha'ban. In Musnad Ahmad a Hadeeth from Abdullah Ibn Omar, Hadeeth number 6353 in this regard. Even Ibn Al-Qayyim has mentioned in his book (Naqd Al-Manqool) three Hadeeths on the greatness of the 15th of Sha'ban.

Shia books of Hadeeth have mentioned many authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) on this great night. Kaamil al-Zuraat; page 331, Bihar al-Anwaar ; V, 98, page 413.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Du'a (Supplication) . Tawassul

Does the Quran or any authentic supplication mention the practice of using Wasila or asking someone (whether deceased or alive) to pray on your behalf?

Yes. We have in Quran many verses to prove that:

‘First: In Sura Yusuf, verse 97. The sons of Prophet Ya'qoub said : O our father, pray for forgiveness for us from our sins. He replied them : I will pray pray for your forgiveness. If it was not right to ask someone to pray for your sins, the Prophet Ya'qoub should have told them not to ask, and he should have not accept their request to pray for their forgiveness.

Second: Allah (SWT) in Sura An-Nisa;, verse 64 is teaching us in Quran how to seek forgiveness. ( Had they when they wronged themselves (by sinning) come to you and prayed for forgiveness and the prophet prayed for their forgiveness, should have Allah accepting repentance and Merciful.

These are just two examples from Quran. We have many authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) in this regard.

Wassalam.

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Angels . Qur'an

I have heard that angels are unable to recite the Quran and instead come to listen when we recite it? Is this authentic?

It is not authentic to claim that angles are unable to recite Quran.

Wassalam.

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Matam . Hadith . Childbirth . Qur'an

Did Hazrat Ali provide assistance to people even before his birth? If so, how was that possible?

All the previous prophets including Adam, Noah and Ibraheem (AS) prayed to Allah (SWT) to Help them by the Waseela of The Prophet Muhammad and his Holy Progeny (AS).

'Wassalam.

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Sin . Murder . Qur'an

Does the fifth greater sin, Murder, exclusively pertain to the killing of a Muslim due to their beliefs, or does it encompass other motives as well? What defines 'mischief-making' in the Quran that could justify a Muslim killing another Muslim?

Killing an innocent is a major sin if it was deliberate not unintentional. This major sin has many types and degrees but all deliberate killing of an innocent is a major sin. Killing a believer just because of his belief is the most dangerous.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an

Is it permissible to listen to the Quran while working or exercising?

Yes it is always good to listen to Quran. Listening to Quran gives you the reward of listening as well as protect you from the hardships as we read in the Hadeeth.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Qur'an Compilation

Is the authenticity of the Quran we have today guaranteed, despite the fact that the caliphs rejected the version compiled by Imam Ali? Kindly provide a thorough explanation.

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... Answer updated 1 year ago

The dominant view among Muslims, Sunni and Shi'i, is that the Qur'an we have today is the Qur'an of the Prophet.

Exceptions apply.

Broadly speaking, exceptions in the Sunni tradition involve things such as the tradition from Aishah that a goat ate some ayat of the Qur'an; and in the Shii tradition, some narrations implying otherwise. Whether or not one accepts these narrations as authentic, or how one interprets them, is a different matter. (For instance, some Shii will understand hadith which seem to add some words to the Qur'an as examples of in-line commentary that was given while the Qur'an was being quoted, not as different quotations of the Qur'an.)

On the other hand, some ayat of the Qur'an are often understood to mean that the book itself is protected by Allah.

In any case, the Imams from the Ahl al-Bayt (A) have instructed us to use the Qur'an as it is in our prayers.

Based on narrations, possibly, a difference between the compilation of Imam 'Ali and the current Qur'an is the order of the surahs. As for other views, this may vary.

A helpful book to read about this in more detail in English is Ayatollah Ma'rifat, Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an. (Do not be deceived by the title, it is a heavy read!)

If I may offer my personal view (twice in one day!), there is really no guarantee about anything that happened in the past, when we were not present to witness it. In fact, we often can't even guarantee the absolute truth of things that happen in our time. However, we can try our best to come to a probable truth, with the help of Allah, and that is all we are expected to do.

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Qur'an . Prophet Muhammad

How should we respond to someone's claim about Prophet Muhammad having been to the location where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, mentioning Qur'an 25:53?

We did not have any evidence that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) had been to this location or any other sea. Who claims that the Prophet had been there needs to present an authentic evidence. You can ask him for his authentic evidence then send it on this website so that we can verify its authenticity.

Wassalam.

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Prophets . Qur'an . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

Can you please provide authentic Hadiths from Sunni sources and Quranic evidence regarding the superiority of our Masoomeen (AS) over Prophets?

1. The fact that all Muslims agree on is the superiority of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) over all the previous prophets and he is the best of all the creatures of Allah.

2. Sura 3, verse 61 stated that Ali is Nafs means exactly like the Prophet (With out prophet hood obviously) which means that as the Prophet Muhammad is greater that all previous prophet, Ali who has the highest degree like him is having the she status over others.

3. In Quran , Sue 3, verse 34 Allah mentioned the progeny of the prophets that they are from the prophet and the Prophet. is from them ذرية بعضها من بعض.

Wassalam

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Sleep . Qur'an . Hifz

I have found that listening to the Quran while trying to sleep has greatly helped me memorize its verses. Is it permissible to listen to the Quran while doing an activity, such as working out or trying to sleep?

Yes it is not only permissible but also very useful and beneficial.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Qur'an . Prophet Muhammad

Does the word 'Dhikr' used in the Quran refer to Prophet Muhammad (s) or the Quran itself? Can you provide textual evidence?

The word ذِكر has come in many verses in Quran. It means the Quran with Al (The Dhikr) الذِكر. When it comes with out Al , it means mentioning or remembering. It also refers in certain verses to the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Predestination . Surah . Destiny . Sunni-Shi'a . Qur'an . God (Allah) . Meaning

What does Surah 65:3 in the Quran imply when it states that Allah has predetermined the destiny of everything, even though as Shia we don't believe in predestination?

Predestination is everything in life which is out of our will or control like our creation, our birth place,v our family,our skin color, or height, our eyes color , our body functioning etc. every predestined matter is never part of our our responsibility. Our faith and deeds are our responsibility and every one with be questioned about his faith and deeds. Allah (ASWT) Says in Quran :And stop them, verily they will be questioned. Sura Saffar, verse 24.

Sura 65:3 says that everything created by Allah has a discipline and order. It never says that our deeds are destined or I forced in us. Allah Says in Quran ( We Have guided him ( human being) the way, and he decides to be grateful of disgraceful) Sura Al-Insaan, verse 3.

Wassalam.