IMAM ALI (Peace Be Upon Him)
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Why did the Prophet marry a woman from the cursed tree?

Why did the Prophet marry a woman from the cursed tree? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Bani-Umayya is the cursed tree that is to abide in Hellfire, as mentioned by the Qur’an. However, why did the Messenger (may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his family) marry a woman from their clan? Can you clarify this issue for us, Sheikh?  Sayed Ahmad al-Yasiri ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless…

Are there narrations describing Paradise? And is there sexual intercourse in Paradise?

Are there narrations describing Paradise? And is there sexual intercourse in Paradise? 834 834 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Are there narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) describing Paradise? And is there sexual intercourse in Paradise? Or is it how some of the ‘Sunni’ scholars claim; that there are no reproductive organs in Paradise and that intercourse there is by looking only? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and…

Is there evidence to suggest that firewalking on the day of Ashura is commendable?

Is there evidence to suggest that firewalking on the day of Ashura is commendable? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Sunni’ sources contain several narrations showing A’isha permitting unrelated men Dear Sheikh, you have confirmed, beyond a reasonable doubt, that bloodletting (tatbir) on the day of Ashura is recommended. And when asked about the practice of mudding (i.e., covering our face and clothes with mud), you provided sufficient and convincing answers as well.  What remains now is to ask…

Are Abu Bakr and Umar lower in Hell than Satan?

Are Abu Bakr and Umar lower in Hell than Satan? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: The Wahabi Nawasib took a part of your blessed lecture out of its context with the purpose of leading people astray. However, this actually leads people to become guided, and it particularly leads many Shi’a to search deeper into the true religion of Shiism. In essence, you said that most of the Shi’a do not know who their first…

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If one does not follow the most learned religious authority, will his deeds become invalid according to Sheikh? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

If one does not follow the most learned religious authority, will his deeds become invalid according to Sheikh?

QUESTION: I read one of the questions of one of the brothers who says that he imitates Sayyed Kazem Al-Haeri and the Shaykh replied…

What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of the enemies of Lady Fatima? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of the enemies of Lady Fatima?

QUESTION: What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of he who oppressed Lady Fatima (peace be upon her), such as ʻUmar (may…

How did Umar ibn al-Khattab manage to seize power even though he did not have the strength and courage? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

How did Umar ibn al-Khattab manage to seize power even though he did not have the strength and courage?

QUESTION: According to the belief of the Shia, ʻUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb was a person who did not have strength and courage but rather, on…

Did Abu Bakr, Omar & Uthman attempt to assassinate the Prophet? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did Abu Bakr, Omar & Uthman attempt to assassinate the Prophet?

QUESTION: What is the proof that Abu Bakr, and Omar, and Uthman, attempted to assassinate the Prophet (may Allah’s blessings be upon him and…

When does the Islamic year begin? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

When does the Islamic year begin?

QUESTION: We hope that Your Eminence can clarify in detail the matter of the true date of the Islamic Hijri new year, and to…

Why did you choose the color blue in your flag? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Why did you choose the color blue in your flag?

QUESTION: Peace be upon you with the blessings of God and his mercy. May Allah curse those who oppress the Ahlul-bait, they who have…

Did the Imams curse their enemies by name? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did the Imams curse their enemies by name?

QUESTION: I was discussing with a Shi’a about Abu Bakr, Omar, Uthman and Aisha. He said to me: “I challenge you to bring me…

Is it permissible to fast the Day of Ashura according to this narration? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Is it permissible to fast the Day of Ashura according to this narration?

QUESTION: Mohammad, son of Hassan, narrates through his chain of narrators of Ali, son of Hussain, son of Fadhil, of Ya’qoub, son of Yazid,…

Which Shi’a books mention the assault on Fatima? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Which Shi’a books mention the assault on Fatima?

QUESTION: What are the historical Shiite books that talk about the attack on the house of Lady Al-Zahra? May Allah give you success. Ali…

What’s the meaning of al-Masih? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What’s the meaning of al-Masih?

QUESTION: Why was al-Masih called by this name? And what’s al-Masih al-Dajjal, is he a person at the time of the reappearance of al-Imam…

Does the Noble Quran have clarifications for all things? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Does the Noble Quran have clarifications for all things?

QUESTION: Concerning these two verses: And We have sent down upon you the Book as clarification for all things.Qur’an 16:90 In fact, the Quran…

How is Allah going to judge those who are born in a non-Muslim environment? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

How is Allah going to judge those who are born in a non-Muslim environment?

QUESTION: How to solve this issue: Allah (Exalted is He) creates a person from two disbelieving parents in a land far away from Muslims…

What is the Shi’a view of Asmaa’ bint Abu Bakr? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What is the Shi’a view of Asmaa’ bint Abu Bakr?

QUESTION: What is the position of the Shi’a towards Asmaa’, daughter of Abu Bakr? May you always remain under Allah’s protection and preservation. Khalid…

Did the Messenger die on Aisha’s lap? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did the Messenger die on Aisha’s lap?

QUESTION: I need to know where Aisha was during the last stages of the Messenger. Did the Messenger die on the lap of Aisha…

Did Zaid bin Ali innovate the term ‘Rafida’? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did Zaid bin Ali innovate the term ‘Rafida’?

QUESTION: Who made up the term ‘Rafida’? Was it Zaid, son of Ali? And is it true that he used to befriend Abu Bakr…

What is your stance regarding Tafsīr al-Mizān? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What is your stance regarding Tafsīr al-Mizān?

QUESTION: What is your stance towards Tafsīr al-Mizān by al-Ṭabāṭabā’i? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and…

Is it forbidden for women to pluck their eyebrows? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Is it forbidden for women to pluck their eyebrows?

QUESTION: Is it forbidden for women to pluck their eyebrows? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and…

Was Aisha a virgin when she married the Prophet? 960 540 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Was Aisha a virgin when she married the Prophet?

QUESTION: I heard from one of our lectures, where you concluded that Aisha (may Allah’s curses be upon her) was not a virgin when…

Are martial arts or sports involving fighting, permissible? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Are martial arts or sports involving fighting, permissible?

QUESTION: Is it permissible to perform martial arts or play sports involving fighting? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah…

Did Imam Ali rebuke Khalid’s crime in killing Malik and defiling his wife? 150 150 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did Imam Ali rebuke Khalid’s crime in killing Malik and defiling his wife?

QUESTION:  I have an important question that was asked to me by a Sunni person, and I hope you can reply to me as…

Questions regarding Taqlid 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Questions regarding Taqlid

QUESTION: Can one follow a deceased Marja’ (religious authority)?  Is Taqlid (legal emulation) compulsory during the occultation of the Imam? Did the Imam order…

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