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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

42 Questions

Could you clarify the hadith in al-Kafi (5:3:22, hadith #5) where some interpret Imam al-Sadiq (as) as prohibiting marriage between Sayyid and non-Sayyid by stating, "sadaqa is not allowed for us"?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Our great scholars who are Maraaje’ of Taqleed have studies all the Hadiths regarding marriage including this Hadith mentioned in your question and gave clear verdict that marriage between Mo'mina and Mo’min is allowed with out the condition of being Sayyed or not Sayyed. Great Sayyed Ulama have given their Sayyed daughters for marriage to non Sayyed Mo’mins like Ayatullah Khomeini who gave his daughter to Shaikh Eshraqi, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhsin Al-Hakeem who gave his daughter to Shaikh Hasan Najaf, Ayatullah Gulpaygani who gave his daughter to Shaikh Saadi and many other great Ulama.

In some countries culture such marriage is not accepted, but culture can never change the Sharia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.
When I was aged around 15-17, I took a small item from a street vendor during a school trip. I regret this, but I can't identify him or the location. Can I give its value as Sadaqa on his behalf? Is making an intention in my mind sufficient?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If you have taken something from a person and you can't trace him or his inheritors , you can give the amount as a Sadaqa on his behalf to poor believers. You make such intention and give the amount to the poor on his behalf.

Wassalam.
Is the Hadith authentic that states a person must pay Sadaqa and Kaffara for saying "Ramadan" without specifying "the month of Ramadan"? If it is reliable, how much should one pay, especially if they are unsure how many times this occurred?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This narration is mentioned in Al-Kaafi, Fasting chapter, part 4. It is not obligatory to pay Kaffara for just saying that although it is not good to say Ramadan only instead of saying Month of Ramadan. It is always good to give Sadaqa for any good reason.

Wassalam.
What is the recommended way in Islam to give tips? If a man is wealthy, should he give tips to cashiers, witnesses, or beggars every time he encounters them or when asked?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is always good to give gifts to people to encourage them to do more good. It is not good to give tips to every one even if they are not deserving. Wasting money is not good. Keep your gifts for those who deserve it.

Wassalam.