Ghusl. Sexual

Can I take a shower immediately after intercourse?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answer updated 2 hours ago

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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Sunni. Quran. Shi'a. Tahrif

Why do Sunni's think that the Shi'a believe the Quran is incomplete when that is not the case?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 hours ago

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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Khums

In what way and on what items is Khums compulsory and how should it be distributed?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 hours ago

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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Love. Qur'an

Can you explain how verse 2:165 of the Qur'an should be understood and what it is about?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 hours ago

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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Imam Husayn. Imam Hasan. Twelver

Why did the descendants of Imam Hussein (A.S.) become the Imams of the Twelvers and not those from the lineage of Imam Hassan (A.S.)?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 hours ago

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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Salatul Layl

What is the exact meaning or explanation for the term الشفع in the context of Salat al-Shafa' that is part of the Salat al-Layl?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 17 hours ago

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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Surah. Sunni. Shi'a. Salah. Amen. Al-Fatiha

Why do the Shi’a never say the word “Amen” at the end of Surah al-Fatiha while praying unlike what many Sunni's do?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 day ago

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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Sexual. Ghusl

If a lady has any sexual dreams is it necessary for her to perform ghusl janabat?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 days ago

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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Father. Son. Mother. Divorce

What is the father's responsibility to his 4 month old son after divorcing the mother?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 days ago

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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Khums. Husband. Sunni. Muslim

Is it permissible to give khums (sahme sadat) to a needy lady whose husband is a Sunni muslim?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 days ago

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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