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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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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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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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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50306
Reciting Qur'an regularly and saying the 5 daily prayers helps.
If you feel like you are genuinely "off" and there is no reason why you are feeling strange, or if things are frequently going wrong and there is no logical reason for them to...
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50213
Yes (as long as there are no reasons why they are forbidden for marriage, for instance they are mahram).
50384
Thank you for the question!
It is not inappropriate since the Qur'an commands us: "O you who believe, be helpers of Allah (ansar Allah)" (61:14) and then mentions Jesus (A) asking his disciplies who would be be his helpers towards Allah....
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50022
It is reasonable to say that, as a social phenomenon, there is a current of thought characterized by shared beliefs, texts, history, heritage, assumptions about Islam, and worldview that can be called "Sunni Islam", even though people who...
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1. Mu'awiyah Bin Abi Sofyan announced the year of the treaty between him and Imam Hasan (AS) as The Year of Jama'ah عام الجماعة.
2. Mu'awiyah ordered all his people to include cursing Abu Turab (Ali (AS)) in every Khutbah of Friday and Eid...
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50302
Bismihi Ta'ala
It is obligatory (wajib) to perform the ritual shower (ghusl) after intercourse. The ghusl made is called Ghusl al-Janabah. It does not necessarily need to be immediately after copulation...
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50120
If fasting is very difficult for a person then he can do it later.
50391
As the ulama say, if it is with the permission of the husband, it is not Haram.
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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This Hadith is not authentic according to Shia ulama. According to Shia it is better to hide it from nun-mahram.
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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50309
Bismihi Ta'ala
This question is very broad, and I would firstly recommend that you do some reading on the background of Khums and its rulings.
A very brief reply to your two questions:
1. What items is khums...
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50311
Bismihi Ta'ala
This noble verse speaks about the exclusivity of divine love, and how as believers we must be infatuated in God's love, and not in anyone or anything else. Love of God is something that can be intensified, based on...
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50300
Bismihi Ta'ala
From the Shi'a point of view an Imam is not chosen by people. Even the ma'soom Imam himself does not chose who the next Imam will be. It is something exclusively appointed by Almighty God.
We clearly know...
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50148
Salamun alaykum
Yes this practice is considered as gambling. In general any practice which involves a prize achieved from the property of the participants is gambling.
50056
Bismihi ta'ala
Many different explanations have been given regarding to the two terms shaf' and watr, as they have been used in the holy Quran (surah al-fajr, verse 3).
Al-Shaf' is usually...
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50240
Bismihi ta'ala
The case of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.) having married a large number of women, and also excessively divorcingو is a topic that can be approached from different angles.
The claim is that Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s...
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It is reported supposedly from Ja'far as-Sadiq and Imam 'Ali (as) that Imam Hasan divorced a lot, and had up to 90 wives. (Suyuti) [This report has no isnāds]
Abu Talib Makki (d. 386 AH/996 AD), author of Qut al-Qulub, repeated the...
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50150
Bismihi ta'ala
According to the main view the word 'Ameen' آمين is used to mean 'O God, answer'. So, in this case there is nothing wrong with the expression itself, even though this word does not come from the Quran, nor is it a...
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50145
Bismihi ta'ala
Besides the shar'i side of when and how Hajj becomes obligatory, I would like to add that Hajj pilgrimage is a life changing experience.
As Muslims we face the holy Ka'bah on a daily basis. We...
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Hajj is an obligatory worship on every Muslim who is able to perform it. It becomes obligatory immediately on the ability to perform it. There is no option to delay it when there is ability. In fact, delaying Hajj after ability is a sinful act. A...
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The best age is in the 'hands' of Allah - He will call us to His house when it is the best time for each of us.
Hajj becomes obligatory (Wajib) on a Muslim as soon as s/he becomes baligh and is able financially, physically, and time-wise...
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50155
Maybe it is necessary for the first 7 days of life.
At least we can say it is like hair and nails that we should cut them...
The Qur'an says: "We have created human being in the best make, then We made him to the lowest of the low except those who believe and do good deeds" (95:4-6). It is concluded from the above-mentioned verses that the "best make" does not refer...
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50247
50121
If a person who is fasting eats or drinks by mistake, and not intentionally his fast is in order.
50122
Bismihi ta'ala,
In our Fiqh, a wet-dream is called Ihtilam, (from the word hilm, which means dream). A wet-dream is one of the signs of religious maturity for a male, and its general definition is "the...
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50176
Bismihi ta'ala,
At times a husband-wife relationship reaches a stage in problems where reconciliation is difficult, and the only option is divorce.
In many cases children are also involved, and so the worse thing for all parties...
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50156
Bismihi ta'ala,
The answer to this question is circumstantial, based on the view of your Marja' Taqleed regarding whether you are able to dispose of Sahm al-Saadah without specific authorisation.
However, in general if the lady is...
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48746
Thank you for your question. The title bāb al-ḥawāʾij is conferred on these personalities by their admirers and their experience of finding their requests being answered in a speedy fashion. In reality all of the Infallibles (as) are worthy of...
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48334
It has been reported in the "Khutba al-Muttaqin" by Ali, peace be on him, the following words:
"There is a fixed hour for each death that it will not exceed it, and a cause which does not change"
It means there is a time for death...
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