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Are alms prohibited for the descendants of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)?

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19/06/2021

QUESTION: There exists a ‘Fatwa’ (Islamic ruling) in the ‘Wahabi’ sect that prohibits giving alms money to anyone considered a descendant of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). Is it true that the descendants of the purified Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) are prohibited from receiving alms? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless…

What conditions must be met for divorce to take place in Islam?

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25/10/2021

QUESTION: I have divorced my wife verbally (three times in a row) while in a fit of anger. We have been apart for more than two months since, but now I wish to get back to her. I was told that the divorce did not occur because it did not meet the conditions required by Shari’a law. I have little…

Questions regarding irfan

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22/12/2020

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 and waḥdat al-mawjūd, they’re forbidden, correct? What is the meaning of the two terms? And secondly, for those who belong to Shi’ism and believe in them, What is prescribed for them in this life and in…

Should we debate ‘Sunnis’ if we’re not scholars or experts of the faith?

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16/06/2021

QUESTION: Is it permissible to debate so-called Sunnis about our faith when we are not scholars or experts on religious matters? Sometimes we find ourselves thrust into situations where we must discuss our faith’s doctrines to address falsehoods or answer questions. ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their…

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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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22/12/2020

Did Imam Ali (peace be upon him) have a daughter named Sukaynah?

QUESTION: Are there narrations or statements from scholars about there being a daughter to Imam Ali or Lady Fatima al-Zahra named Sukaynah? ANSWER: In…

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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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17/12/2020

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…

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19/12/2020

What is the Holy Spirit? How can it support the Infallible’s while they are of higher status?

QUESTION: What is the Holy Spirit? If it’s unknown, is it then logical that it is better than the Infallibles (may peace be upon…

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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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22/12/2020

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…

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19/12/2020

Why did Amir al-Mu’mineen name his sons Abu Bakr, Umar & Uthman?

QUESTION: Why did the Commander of the Believers name his children Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman? And what is your view on Khomeini and…

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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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18/12/2020

What are our duties in the time of occultation?

QUESTION: What are the duties of those servants of Imam AL Mahdi (peace be upon him) in the time of occultation? Nibras Al Banyasi…

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21/12/2020

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…

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22/12/2020

Is Dua Sanamay Quraish authentic?

QUESTION: What is the view on the authenticity of Dua-e-Saname Quraish and what is the background story behind it? ANSWER: In the Name of…

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18/12/2020

Will non-Shias enter Paradise?

QUESTION: Some claim that none will ever be eternally tortured in Hellfire, including the Nawasib, and that they might remain in Hellfire for millions…

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20/12/2020

What are the best sources of the Prophet’s biography?

QUESTION: Where can I find the true biography of the Holy Prophet written by his sons? I go to websites like amazon.com and can…

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21/12/2020

Why do Shias commemorate Fatima’s martyrdom 3 times?

QUESTION: What is the origin of the confusion in determining the day of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her)? What is…

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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19/12/2020

Was Umar known for drinking wine?

QUESTION: Umar, son of Khattab, was well-known for his addiction to alcohol during the Jahiliya. He admitted by himself that he was one of…

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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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19/12/2020

What are the most prominent books of supplications?

QUESTION: What are the most prominent books that include the supplications of Ahl Al Bayt? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the…

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22/12/2020

Did Umar marry Umm Kulthum?

QUESTION: How could one respond to the question of Umar’s marriage with Umm Kulthoom, daughter of Ali, given that there is a Sahih narration…

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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?

Did Imam Ali (peace be upon him) have a daughter named Sukaynah?

Is marriage with a Christian woman permitted?

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What is the Holy Spirit? How can it support the Infallible’s while they are of higher status?

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

What are our duties in the time of occultation?

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

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What are the best sources of the Prophet’s biography?

Why do Shias commemorate Fatima’s martyrdom 3 times?

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Was Umar known for drinking wine?

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Did Umar marry Umm Kulthum?

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