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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

16 Questions

Are the pure souls of Ahlulbayt (as) present in every Majlis or Milad ceremony though we do not see them? If so, are there any traditions to support this claim?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes. This fact is confirmed by many most authentic  narrations which can be found in many books including Jaami' Al- Ziyarat by Ibn Qolawayh which is one of the most authentic books.

Wassalam.
I understand that it is recommended to wear perfume, but what about wearing perfume on days of martyrdom of the Ahlul Bayt (a) or while going to a Majlis?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Wearing perfume has been mentioned in the Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) as highly recommended which multiplies the reward of the Prayers seventy folds. This recommended act is for all the time and all situations. It does mean celebration as some cultures take it but it is an act of worship. It is always recommended unless your culture and your community take it as a celebrity which they don't do it in sad occasions.
Followed Islamic teachings is above following our cultures or habits.
Wassalam.
Why do people go to Majlis and cry over an event that happened years ago?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. As people of faith, we connect to our sacred history and the personalities that represent the values of our religion. Thus, while events may have happened a long time ago, the personalities that these events happened to are important to us, so naturally, when recounting the tragedies that befell them, we cannot help but be brought to tears. Such acts of devotion have a positive effect on the soul and this has been indicated in the copious praise for crying over these events in our scriptural sources. Simply put, we cry because it matters to us and we recount the events so that we remember and develop those feelings and are revitalized by the strengthening of our bond with those we love.

May you always be successful
Can I marry a Sunni boy who believes in the Ahle Bayt and participates in Majalis and Azadari, as his mother is Shia, but offers prayers the Sunni way?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You must be sure that you and your children will always follow Ahlul Bayt (AS). Don't take any risk in this crucial matter. I advise you to invite him to read few books written by Sunni scholars who became followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) after researching Sunni and Shia books e.g The I was guided by Dr Samawi Tijani and The Miising Link etc.

After reading such books and being able to ask questions to Shia scholars, he should be able to decide his following Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassakam.