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

 Was Abu Jahl the uncle of Umar bin al-Khattab and Khalid ibn al-Waleed? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

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 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…

Is it permissible to work in a hospitality-like environment where alcohol is sold and handled?

 Is it permissible to work in a hospitality-like environment where alcohol is sold and handled? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: Is it permissible to work in a hospitality-like environment where alcohol is sold, handled, or served, especially for a person who desperately needs the job?  ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. It is not permissible to sell, handle, or serve alcohol. Yes, it is permissible…

Did the Imams curse their enemies by name?

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

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 one narration from Shi’a books of any of the Imams (may peace be upon them) who cursed these people by their names”. So he doesn’t even believe that we have one narration on this issue. Moreover,…

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Was Abu Lu’lu’a a Zoroastrian? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

What are the most prominent books of supplications? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Is it permissible to enlist into a military? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Is it permissible to enlist into a military?

QUESTION: Is it permissible to enlist into a non-Muslim military (specifically the US Army)? Baqir ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the…

What is the evidence for celebrating death anniversaries of certain individuals? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

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…

Why do we raise our hands to the sky while there is no physical place for Allah? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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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