Q&A

Can we call a scholar an “Imam”?

Can we call a scholar an “Imam”? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Is it permissible to call a scholar, such as a Marji’ (Grand Religious Authority) as Imam? Can we call…

Have Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman not been promised heaven in the Qur’an?

Have Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman not been promised heaven in the Qur’an? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: In Rashad Khalifa’s English – said to be the most accurate –  I came across the verse 9:100:  “As…

Where was Ali when Umar and his thugs attacked the house of Fatima?

Where was Ali when Umar and his thugs attacked the house of Fatima? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: To clear the names of Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah curse them) and acquit them of assaulting Lady…

Was Imam Ali fat and bald?

Was Imam Ali fat and bald? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: There are narrations – that I feel are fabricated by Nasibis – which say that Imam Ali, Ibn Abi-Talib…

Are the Infallibles capable of reviving themselves?

Are the Infallibles capable of reviving themselves? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: I had heard His Eminence, Sheikh al-Habib, mention two narrations that show that the Infalibles (peace be upon them)…

What do you say about the Umayyad ruler, Umar bin Abdul-Aziz?

What do you say about the Umayyad ruler, Umar bin Abdul-Aziz? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: What is your opinion on the Umayyad ruler, Umar bin Abdul-Aziz?  It is said that he forbade insulting the…

Which Shi’a sources prove Abu-Lu’lu’a’s high renown?

Which Shi’a sources prove Abu-Lu’lu’a’s high renown? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Do we have reliable sources that prove Abu-Lu’lu’a was a just and trustworthy person? Can you provide details about…

Does the verse ‘’This is a people who have passed away” mean we should not speak about the past?

Does the verse ‘’This is a people who have passed away” mean we should not speak about the past? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: What is the meaning of the following verse in Surah al-Baqarah:  ‘’This is a people that have passed away;…

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,…

What is your opinion on reviving the ceremonies of Farhat al-Zahra?

What is your opinion on reviving the ceremonies of Farhat al-Zahra? 613 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: A significant part of our heritage is to celebrate the day the opposer of Allah’s Messenger and his pure…

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