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Do you have proof from the Qur’an that confirms what you claim in regards to A’isha?

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04/11/2021

QUESTION: Do you have proof from the Qur’an that confirms what you claim in regards to A’isha? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. Know that the evidence for A’isha’s conviction is extensive in the Noble Qur’an and narrations, and we will present some of them. Allah…

Which books are useful for understanding the first centuries of Islam?

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01/07/2021

QUESTION: What is Shiekh Yasser al-Habib opinion of the Encyclopedia of Islamic History by Sheikh Muhammad Hadi Al-Yusufi Al-Gharawi? Which historical books do you advise us to read about the first centuries of Islam and the life of the Prophet (may Allah’’s blessings and peace be upon him and his family) and his family (peace be upon them) and what…

Why do you claim that ‘Sunnis’ worship Umar?

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20/07/2021

QUESTION: I have heard several false claims made by an English man who converted to Shi’a Islam. The person claimed: 1 – ‘Sunnis’ rank Umar above the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his purified progeny) 2 – The ‘Sunnis’ sanctify Umar. 3 – You said that the Sunnis rarely mention Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) even though…

Why did Abu Bakr and Umar accept Islam despite Islam being weak at the time?

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22/12/2020

QUESTION: There is no disagreement over the fact that both Abu Bakr and Umar were crushed by the Ahl al-Bayt and were amongst the ones that apostatized. However, my question is: since these two men were so bad, why did they then adopt Islam in the first place? And as you know, when Islam first emerged as a religion, it…

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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

Is Imamate higher in rank than Prophethood?

QUESTION: Many Bakris ask me about Imamate and why it is higher in rank than Prophethood. Is there proof that Imamate is higher in…

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22/12/2020

Questions regarding irfan

QUESTION: What exists through Him”, “what exists upon Him, or something along the lines of that. What’s the difference between them? Regarding waḥdat al-wujūd…

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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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19/12/2020

Questions about Wilayat-ul-Faqih and Nasrullah

QUESTION: Wilayat al-Faqih has recorded in it a pro-Iranian book under the section of Doctrine, not as principles of faith. The book itself is…

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19/12/2020

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…

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22/12/2020

How can Fatima (peace be upon her) own the right of Fadak, while women do not inherit according to the Shīʻah?

QUESTION: Al-Shaykh al-Kulaynī authored a chapter titled Women do not inherit anything from property’ where he narrated from al-Imam Abū Jaʻfar al-Bāqir (peace be…

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18/12/2020

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…

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20/12/2020

What is the ruling on smoking?

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…

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19/12/2020

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…

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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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19/12/2020

Is it true that there are no 313 sincerely righteous believers?

QUESTION: Is the following statement right or not? The fact that there are no righteous, upright, brave, fearless and virtuous 313 believers on earth…

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17/12/2020

Why do we raise our hands to the sky while there is no physical place for Allah?

QUESTION: What’s the philosophy behind raising the hands to the sky or looking at it while praying or when we say Ya Allah ?…

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25/12/2020

Do aliens exist?

QUESTION: Do aliens exist and what is the interpretation of these verses: Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to…

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21/12/2020

Is everyone a deviant except you?

QUESTION: Does it make any sense that all the jurists are deviated and deviating, except you? Is Sheikh Yasser the only one who is…

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19/12/2020

Do ‘Sunni’ narrations mention the distortion of the Quran?

QUESTION: I just have one question. Are there any ‘Sunni’ narrations concerning the distortion of the holy Quran, or any of the so-called ‘Sunnis’…

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22/12/2020

What does ‘Nasibi’ mean?

QUESTION: May peace be upon you. You said in one of your blessed Islamic lectures that a ‘Nasibi’ is he who places Abu Bakr…

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22/12/2020

Is it obligatory for a former bakri to repeat his prayers?

QUESTION: A Bakri that has converted, does he have to redo all of his religious duties from puberty until now, from prayers and fasting…

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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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19/12/2020

Do ‘Sunni’ sources mention that Abu Bakr cursed Ali?

QUESTION: Has it been reported in any narration that Abu Bakr, Omar and Uthman used to insult, curse or swear at Imam Ali (may…

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19/12/2020

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…

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Do you have proof from the Qur’an that confirms what you claim in regards to A’isha?

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Why did Abu Bakr and Umar accept Islam despite Islam being weak at the time?

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

Is Imamate higher in rank than Prophethood?

Questions regarding irfan

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

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

How can Fatima (peace be upon her) own the right of Fadak, while women do not inherit according to the Shīʻah?

Is it forbidden for women to pluck their eyebrows?

What is the ruling on smoking?

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

Are martial arts or sports involving fighting, permissible?

Is it true that there are no 313 sincerely righteous believers?

Why do we raise our hands to the sky while there is no physical place for Allah?

Do aliens exist?

Is everyone a deviant except you?

Do ‘Sunni’ narrations mention the distortion of the Quran?

What does ‘Nasibi’ mean?

Is it obligatory for a former bakri to repeat his prayers?

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

Do ‘Sunni’ sources mention that Abu Bakr cursed Ali?

When does the Islamic year begin?

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