50478
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The literal meaning for the Arabic word nikah depends on how it is used in a sentence:
1. If it says nikah between a female and a male, it refers to a marriage contract.
2. If it says...
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50377
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If your question is regarding who the Wali 'Amr is, and a wali amr in this case refers to the Islamic guardian, who is the father, or the father's father, then there are few scenarios:
If...
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49839
Bismihi Ta'ala
I would like to firstly address this issue in point form:
1. Marriage and spousal relationships falls within Islamic Shari'ah, given to us by Almighty God, and the details of which are in our Fiqh.
2....
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50208
The narration about not plucking the eyebrows is from Abu Hurayra, who even was accused by 'A'isha of narrating things that weren't true. He is rejected by Shi'i scholars due to his unreliability. Hence, there is no narration in Shi'i sources...
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50301
Bismihi Ta'ala
This indeed is a sad issue that seems to never be solved. The earliest of Shi'ah scholars have addressed this in detail, establishing the completeness and perfection of the Quran, being the everlasting miracle of...
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50738
Yes it is Mustahab(recommended) unless one is very weak, then it's better to do Iftar and pray afterwards
50584
Bismihi ta'ala
If it is your house, then you must have authority over what enters it and what happens inside the house. Instead of getting to the stage of disowning, or expelling them from your house, try to get them to compromise...
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50569
Bismihi ta'ala
Regarding the Islamic etiquette of cutting nails, here are some points to consider:
1. It is recommended to cut nails on Fridays, and it is also the best day to do so.
2. Other days that have been...
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50623
Bismihi ta'ala
Marriage is based on sacred commitment, love, respect, honour and tolerance. Each of these features is a fundamental pillar of marriage. Anything that disturbs the internal cohesion of a spousal relationship must be...
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50587
This is a good question. As a wise scholar once said, it is likely that, in the Qur'an, Allah focuses on angels and jinn as the main sentient creatures other than humans since they are the ones we are most likely to have some sort of interaction...
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50442
This claim is completely wrong and it comes from non Muslims who put allegations on the prophets that they committed sins.
Musa was a prophet and all prophets are Infallible.
Musa killed that man because he was defending a believer...
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50388
Bismihi ta'ala
In Islam, masturbation is a sin and prohibited for both males and females. It is also one of the invalidators of fasting, should it reach sexual peak. If what you mean by no vaginal discharge that she did not have...
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50153
We are not in possession of the first hadith that were written. I have not come across a text specifying which statement of the Prophet (S) was first written down during the time of the Prophet (S) ; however, Imam 'Ali (A) used to write down the...
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50312
Bismihi ta'ala
It is very clear that no Muslim says any expression like 'Ya Rasul Allah Madad', or 'Ya Ali Madad', with the slightest of intention that they are equal to Almighty God, or that they will help independently free of...
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48858
Thank you for your question. It is a very wide topic and to capture all of its facets within a short answer is not easy.
If I was to summarise it in one concept I would say that true irfan according to the school of Ahl al-Bayt is the...
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50880
Thank you for your question. I think that this is a misconception as all of the beauty and greatness of the Imams (as) is derived and inherited from the Prophet (saw) and so when the Shia praise the Imams (as) that is not separate from their...
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50632
Bismihi ta'ala
There would be no problem with drawing or painting. Such an art is a valued talent and indeed must be appreciated.
A problem would arise if:
1. You are making full sculptures of humans or animals. If...
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50588
Bismihi ta'ala
Based on the common tradition narrated from Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.), when asked about the meaning of Surah Qaaf, verse, 15, he (a.s.) replied that there were Adams before and there will be Adams after....
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50279
Bismihi ta'ala
The best place to get to know about Almighty God is the holy Quran, which is the everlasting miracle of Islam and are the words of God.
Furthermore, it would be recommended that you look into theological...
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50459
Bismihi ta'ala
The main purpose for attending places of worship is to worship, and not to mingle and mix with people of the other gender. This means that we need to keep the atmosphere in mosques and Islamic centres as spiritual...
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50448
Bismihi ta'ala
As Muslims we believe in the infinite wisdom of Almighty God and we do not really know the absolute real reasons as to why certain things occurred in certain ways throughout the history of mankind.
According...
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50578
There are many Duas against the oppressors in Quran and Hadeeth of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).
Quranic Dua : Verse 10 in Sura 54 (RABBI INNI MAGHLOOBUN FANTASIR)
فدعا ربه أني مغلوب فانتصر
It is also very useful to...
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50581
Permanent sterilization which makes pregnancy impossible for ever to is not allowed, while any temporary measure to prevent pregnancy for a while (even for years) is allowed.
Wassalam
Mohammad Al-Musawi
49209
Bismihi ta'ala
As far as the timings for prayers, there is a slight difference of opinion within the Sunni sects, and also between the Sunni and Shi'a point of view.
With the holy month of Ramadhan, and Iftar time, the...
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50468
Bismihi ta'ala
If you did not do the Qadha' of the previous holy month of Ramadhan, and entered into the next Ramadhan, and you were capable of re-doing those days, you will need to pay a Kaffarah.
The Kaffarah...
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