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Was Abu Jahl the uncle of Umar bin al-Khattab and Khalid ibn al-Waleed?

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02/10/2021

QUESTION: Some say that Abu Jahl was the uncle of Umar and Khalid Ibn al-Walid from their mother’s side in addition to being the Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his pure family) uncle from his father’s side. Is this true? Also, were any of his crimes and misdeeds narrated by our Imams (peace be upon them)? ANSWER: In the…

What is the ruling on smoking?

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20/12/2020

QUESTION: What is the ruling on smoking? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. Smoking is disliked, however, if it entails critical harm then it becomes forbidden. The Office of Sheikh al-Habib

How can a practising Muslim celebrate his wedding?

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27/06/2021

QUESTION: Many Muslims participate in weddings that indulge in music and dancing in a hall of gathering. More often than not, the brides insist on these kinds of weddings because they want to have a memorable moment to cherish. Men, on the other hand, usually concede to the wishes of the wife to avoid problems. How can a Muslim celebrate…

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

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12/10/2021

QUESTION: In Rashad Khalifa’s English – said to be the most accurate – I came across the verse 9:100: “As for the early vanguards who immigrated (Muhajirin), and the supporters who gave them refuge (Ansar) and those who followed them in righteousness, God is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. He has prepared for them gardens with…

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19/12/2020

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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21/12/2020

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…

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18/12/2020

What is the meaning of “the woman is all evil”?

QUESTION: What is the meaning that the Commander of the Believers intended in the narration: the woman is all evil”? ANSWER: In the Name…

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19/12/2020

Did Aisha have a real Islamic Hijab?

QUESTION: Did Aisha have a real Islamic Hijab? Sayed Haidari ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and…

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18/12/2020

Would you dare curse the Prophet’s wife in front of him?

QUESTION: If you were alive during the era of the Prophet (may Allah blessings be upon him and his Family), would you have dared…

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19/12/2020

Was the Prophet intimate with Lady Mariyah on Hafsa’s day?

QUESTION: What is the correct exegesis for the first three verses of surah Tahrīm, as we find that Tafsir al-Burhan says that the messenger…

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17/12/2020

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…

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18/12/2020

Did the Prophet torture those who opposed him?

QUESTION: In the past, I was watching one of your lectures where you mentioned the narrations from Anas bin Malik (May Allah revile him)…

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20/12/2020

Did the Messenger of Allah insult Aisha the same way you do?!

QUESTION: Let’s say that I agree with you on the issue of the Prophet’s wife, Aisha; that she truly is how you describe in…

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22/12/2020

Can you guide us to Shi’a books about the Holy Qur’an?

QUESTION: There are many Shia books about the sciences of the Holy Qur’an and its laws, however many of them rely upon or copy…

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22/12/2020

Was Abu Lu’lu’a a Zoroastrian?

QUESTION: Why do Shias love the Zoroastrian Abu-Lu’lu’a? Why are they pleased with him? Despite the fact that he wasn’t a Muslim, but was…

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22/12/2020

Is it correct that the Shia Muslims’ sanctity for Karbala is greater than that of Makkah and Hajj?

QUESTION: I am a Sunni, but as you are aware, there are many who speak against your school of thought. I heard from some…

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22/12/2020

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…

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17/07/2020

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…

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18/12/2020

Which sources mention Fatima’s saying “Then fight the leaders of disbelief”?

QUESTION: When I search for the Fadak sermon by the Mistress Al-Zahra (peace be upon her) on the Internet and on all websites and…

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20/12/2020

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…

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19/12/2020

Why did the Prophet not act against Abu Bakr & Umar?

QUESTION: If the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his family) knew about the wickedness of Abu Bakr and Omar,…

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19/12/2020

Is marriage with a Christian woman permitted?

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a Shi’i Muslim to marry a Christian woman? And if he marries her, is it obligatory upon him to…

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16/12/2020

Why Don’t You Leave A’isha Alone?

QUESTION: There are some who say that ‘Aisha is a family member, included amongst the Household of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon…

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20/12/2020

What is the evidence for celebrating death anniversaries of certain individuals?

QUESTION: What is the evidence for celebrating the death anniversaries of certain individuals in history (e.g. Abu Bakr, Umar, etc.)? ANSWER: In the Name…

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22/12/2020

Why do you condemn the Sahaba, when the Qur’an praises them?

QUESTION: Shall we believe your words in condemnation of the Sahaba, or shall we believe the Book of Allah that praises them? Allah (Exalted…

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Was Abu Jahl the uncle of Umar bin al-Khattab and Khalid ibn al-Waleed?

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

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Questions regarding Taqlid

Are martial arts or sports involving fighting, permissible?

What is the meaning of “the woman is all evil”?

Did Aisha have a real Islamic Hijab?

Would you dare curse the Prophet’s wife in front of him?

Was the Prophet intimate with Lady Mariyah on Hafsa’s day?

Was Aisha a virgin when she married the Prophet?

Did the Prophet torture those who opposed him?

Did the Messenger of Allah insult Aisha the same way you do?!

Can you guide us to Shi’a books about the Holy Qur’an?

Was Abu Lu’lu’a a Zoroastrian?

Is it correct that the Shia Muslims’ sanctity for Karbala is greater than that of Makkah and Hajj?

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

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

Which sources mention Fatima’s saying “Then fight the leaders of disbelief”?

Did the Imams curse their enemies by name?

Why did the Prophet not act against Abu Bakr & Umar?

Is marriage with a Christian woman permitted?

Why Don’t You Leave A’isha Alone?

What is the evidence for celebrating death anniversaries of certain individuals?

Why do you condemn the Sahaba, when the Qur’an praises them?

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