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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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What steps can I take to convert to Shia Islam in Vietnam, considering the absence of Shia mosques and the lack of support from the local Sunni Muslim community?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

To become a follower of Islam of the Prophet and his Progeny (Ahlul Bayt), you just need to believe that the prophet Muhammad (SAWA) did order the Muslim Ummah to follow both Quran and Ahlul Bayt . This belief itself is enough to be a Shia Muslim. Practicing the rules of Shariah is compulsory to be a good Shia Muslim.

You don't need to sign any document or commitments to become a Shia Muslim in any part of the world.

You can contact many Shia Ulama and offices of Maraaji' of Taqleed via Internet and WhatsApp and emails.
www.Sistani.org

www.Alsistani.org

www.rafed.net

www..aqaed.com are just examples.

You can ask any question to Shia scholars through WABIL.com

Wassalam.
As a recent convert influenced by Sunni Salaf, I am now exploring Ahlulbayt. Is it acceptable to adopt some beliefs from both perspectives, or would that create a conflicting identity for me?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

I would rather recommend that you continue to explore the Ahlul Bayt School of Thought, and then make your decision as to which school of thought you are going to adopt, then commit to it. Should you pick and choose various beliefs and practices from different madhahib, this will do nothing but confuse you. On what basis and criterion will you follow in what to adopt, and from which madhhab?

If one was to do this, they will end up creating their own madhhab. This is why studying and following evidence would be the best approach. 

And Allah knows best
Is it allowed for my 11-year-old son, who recently reverted to Islam, to eat non-Halal chicken in our remote Irish town where Halal options are scarce and costly and also because he has dietary restrictions due to allergies?
Amina Inloes

I wanted to add that it is very nice of you to take the trouble to look into what he should or should not be eating, and he is fortunate to have a supportive parent. I do sympathize with the dietary restrictions and allergies.

If it is available and affordable, and if you have storage space and can take delivery at home, halal meat can sometimes be purchased online. You may have already looked into that, but just putting it out there!
Is it allowed for my 11-year-old son, who recently reverted to Islam, to eat non-Halal chicken in our remote Irish town where Halal options are scarce and costly and also because he has dietary restrictions due to allergies?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

If he is still non-baligh, non-mukallaf, he can eat it, but I would definitely not recommend such a thing. We believe that non-halal food has a deep impact on the human spirit and mind, and even physical impact. Try to find alternatives for him, without compromising, and instill in him the importance of halal food, and sacrifices a Muslim makes for the sake of his/her religion and obedience to Almighty God who put all these laws and rulings for reasons that will benefit us. 

And Allah knows best