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What is the significance of Jerusalem in Shi’a Islam?

 What is the significance of Jerusalem in Shi’a Islam? 550 367 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: What is the significance of Masjid al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock to the Shi’a? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. According to our observations, only three narrations have been reported on the authority of our Imams (peace be upon them) about the significance…

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

 Which sources mention Fatima’s saying “Then fight the leaders of disbelief”? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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 forums, I do not find this part: Then fight the Imams of disbelief, for there are no oaths (held sacred) to them, perhaps that they desist (from it).  What is the source of the Fadak sermon…

Was everything created in pairs?

 Was everything created in pairs? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: There is criticism used against the Qur’an in regards to the verse stating that ‘all things were created in pairs’. There are many creatures or things that are not made in pairs. Some creatures are asexual, for example. How do we respond to this criticism? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and…

When does the new Islamic year begin?

 When does the new Islamic year begin? 1600 1065 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

QUESTION: When does the new Islamic year begin? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful.May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. The Islamic Hijri calendar began by the command of the Prophet upon his Hijra’ (migration) from Makkah to Madinah, which took place in the month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal. Therefore, the month of…

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What is the ruling on smoking? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Is Imamate higher in rank than Prophethood? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

What is the ruling on an Ibn Arabi-follower? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What is the ruling on an Ibn Arabi-follower?

QUESTION: Please advise me on the personality of Ibn Arabi, the one who wrote Al Fotohat Al Makkya. Is he a Nasibi? Is he…

Why did the Prophet call Aisha a ‘Humaira’? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Why did the Prophet call Aisha a ‘Humaira’?

QUESTION: What is the true meaning of the word ‘Humaira’? Did the Prophet really call Aisha so because she had rosy cheeks? The other…

How does the verse “For every people is a Guide” prove Imamate? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

How does the verse “For every people is a Guide” prove Imamate?

QUESTION: I brought up the following verse to a Wahabi: Verily, you are a Warner and for every people, there is a Guide (Qur’an…

Why did Ali stay silent for over 20 years if his rights were truly usurped? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Why did Ali stay silent for over 20 years if his rights were truly usurped?

QUESTION: Why did Ali stay silent for over 20 years if his rights were truly usurped? ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent,…

Why do Shias commemorate Fatima’s martyrdom 3 times? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Why did Imam Ali not take Aisha as a war-captive? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Why did Imam Ali not take Aisha as a war-captive?

QUESTION: Why didn’t Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) take the women in Aisha’s army as captives of war, and why didn’t…

Was Aisha a virgin when she married the Prophet? 960 540 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Has the Quran been changed? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Has the Quran been changed?

QUESTION: I am from Germany and I have an important question:  Was the Koran ever changed, even a word of it?  Is that true…

Will non-Shias enter Paradise? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

What is the rank of Bilal bin Rabah? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

What is the rank of Bilal bin Rabah?

QUESTION: What is the reality of Bilal, son of Rabah? Was he one of the befrienders of Ahlul-Bayt (may peace be upon them)? We…

What is the Holy Spirit? How can it support the Infallible’s while they are of higher status? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

How can Allah allow two evil men to be buried next to the Prophet? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

How can Allah allow two evil men to be buried next to the Prophet?

QUESTION: If Omar and Abu Bakr were disbelievers, then how could Allah accept for His Noble Prophet that Abu Bakr and Omar would be…

Why do you condemn the Sahaba, when the Qur’an praises them? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Can you guide us to Shi’a books about the Holy Qur’an? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Is it permissible to call directly upon Imam Ali? 1920 1080 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Is it permissible to call directly upon Imam Ali?

QUESTION: Is it permissible to say, ‘Ya Ali enrich me’ or ‘cure me’? Or, should the phrase be altered to: O Allah! Verily I…

Did the women of Ahlul Bayt wear Niqab? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Did the women of Ahlul Bayt wear Niqab?

QUESTION: Some people say that Sayyida Fatima and the women of Ahlul-Bayt wore the Niqab. Some people say this was not the case and…

If one does not follow the most learned religious authority, will his deeds become invalid according to Sheikh? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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…

Why did Abu Bakr and Umar accept Islam despite Islam being weak at the time? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

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

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…

Why did the Prophet marry a woman from the cursed tree? 834 469 The Office Of His Eminence Sheikh al-Habib

Why did the Prophet marry a woman from the cursed tree?

QUESTION: Bani-Umayya is the cursed tree that is to abide in Hellfire, as mentioned by the Qur’an. However, why did the Messenger (may Allah’s…

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