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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

371 Questions

I did Istikhara about marrying a girl I have known for almost two years, who appears religious and respectful. The result was Surah Al-A'raf, Ayah 150, mentioning 'Moses was angry.' Does this indicate a neutral or negative outcome for my Istikhara?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The scholar who did the Istikhara should be able to explain to you the result of it. If you are sure that the person is good in her religion and manners, then you can go ahead after paying a Sadaqa for more blessings.

Wassalam.
Some individuals identify as non-sectarian and argue that classifying oneself into a specific sect is incorrect, citing Surah al-Anam verse 159 as evidence. What justifies our classification as Shi'is, and how should we respond to their perspective?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There is a big misunderstanding or misguiding regarding the meaning of this verse and another similar verses. شيعا means groups and does not have any link with Shia شيعة.  Allah in Quran Praised the great Prophet Ebraheem of being. Shia وإنَّ مِن شيعته لإبراهيم  (Sura Al-Saffaat, verse 83). Allah (SWT) called the sincere followers of the prophets as their Shia as we read in Quran Sura Al-Qasab, verse 15.

The groups blamed are those who went away from the Prophet and his real successors (Abul Bayt) while the real followers of the Prophet are called his Shia. We thank Allah for granting us with this great bounty of being a Shia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) and saving us from those groups who went away from Ahlul Bayt (AS).

'When we say that we are Shia Muslims, it means that we are following the original Islam of the Prophet and his holy Progeny.

Wassalam.
Is it possible for the deceased to maintain a connection with their grieving family after death? Can they see or hear their circumstances or witness their family's daily lives? Please share references from the Quran and sayings of the Imams.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

According to narrations, deceased soul can come to his house and family once a year, or once a month or weekly, depending on his degree. If he sees his family doing good deeds, he will be happy and if he sees them in bad situation, he will be sad. (Biharul Anwar V.6, page 257).

Wassalam.
In Qur'an 16:90, does the directive for kindness and justice apply solely to relatives, or is it intended for all of humanity? Please provide evidence for the explanation.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The verse is very clear in ordering for justice and kindness to all human beings, and then ordering giving to the relatives. The directive for justice and kindness is general which includes all, and never restricted to relatives while the next part of the directive is to give the relatives.

Wassalam.