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

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22/12/2020

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 the contrary, he was a coward. My question is: How can a person with these characteristics be able to control the course of events after the death of the Prophet and force the Islamic ummah at…

Was Fatima the Prophet’s only daughter?

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19/12/2020

QUESTION: I have read many times that Prophet Mohammad had four daughters. But Shias say that only Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet. How can you prove this? Please give me a satisfactory answer. Sani Al Hussaini ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. Lady Fatima…

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

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22/12/2020

QUESTION: A Bakri that has converted, does he have to redo all of his religious duties from puberty until now, from prayers and fasting and other acts? Or does Islam erase the sins that came before it? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. No, one who…

Did the Imams curse their enemies by name?

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20/12/2020

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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21/12/2020

Did Ahlul-Bayt mention the 3rd testimony in the call to prayer?

QUESTION: Has it been reported anything of our Noble Messenger (may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his family), or the Commander of the…

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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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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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How is it possible that the Mahdi is still alive if he was born over 1100 years ago?

QUESTION: How is it possible that the Mahdi is still alive if he was born over 1100 years ago? ANSWER: In the Name of…

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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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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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Was Abu Bakr the first to accept Islam?

QUESTION: The followers of Umar always pose this claim of the alleged greatness of Abu Bakr is the first to submit to Islam after…

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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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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…

19/12/2020

Was Fatima the Prophet’s only daughter?

QUESTION: I have read many times that Prophet Mohammad had four daughters. But Shias say that only Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet.…

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19/12/2020

Are Abu Bakr and Umar lower in Hell than Satan?

QUESTION: The Wahabi Nawasib took a part of your blessed lecture out of its context with the purpose of leading people astray. However, this…

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17/12/2020

What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of the enemies of Lady Fatima?

QUESTION: What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of he who oppressed Lady Fatima (peace be upon her), such as ʻUmar (may…

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22/12/2020

What’s the meaning of al-Masih?

QUESTION: Why was al-Masih called by this name? And what’s al-Masih al-Dajjal, is he a person at the time of the reappearance of al-Imam…

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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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Does the Prophet and the Imams have Knowledge of the Unseen?

QUESTION: Do Prophets and Imams have Knowledge of the Unseen [Ilm al-Ghayb]? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless…

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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

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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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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How was Ali patient towards Omar who defiled the sanctity of his wife?

QUESTION: You guys say that Imam Ali didn’t kill Omar after he defiled the sanctity of his home, wife and children merely because the…

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

Was Fatima the Prophet’s only daughter?

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Did the Imams curse their enemies by name?

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Did Ahlul-Bayt mention the 3rd testimony in the call to prayer?

Was Abu Lu’lu’a a Zoroastrian?

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

How is it possible that the Mahdi is still alive if he was born over 1100 years ago?

What are our duties in the time of occultation?

Was Umar known for drinking wine?

Was Abu Bakr the first to accept Islam?

When does the Islamic year begin?

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

Was Fatima the Prophet’s only daughter?

Are Abu Bakr and Umar lower in Hell than Satan?

What’s the ruling on he who opposes the cursing of the enemies of Lady Fatima?

What’s the meaning of al-Masih?

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

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

Does the Prophet and the Imams have Knowledge of the Unseen?

Are martial arts or sports involving fighting, permissible?

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

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How was Ali patient towards Omar who defiled the sanctity of his wife?

Did Umar marry Umm Kulthum?

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