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Does my grandfather's cousin's daughter have to wear the hijab in the presence of me?
Is it necessary for my grandfather's cousin's daughter to wear the head-cover in front of me?
Is it necessary for my grandfather's cousin's daughter to wear the head-cover in front of me?
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Are keeping assistance dogs permissible in Islam?
Are keeping assistance dogs permissible in Islam? I have speech dysfluency and assistance dogs can be kept for emotional support. They can provide reassurance in public situations. I know that its not permissible to keep them just for the reason of it so do the rulings apply in this circumstance?
Are keeping assistance dogs permissible in Islam? I have speech dysfluency and assistance dogs can be kept for emotional support. They can provide reassurance in public situations. I know that its not permissible to keep them just for the reason of it so do the rulings apply in this circumstance?
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Can I marry my grandfather's cousin's daughters?
Is it permissible to marry any of my grandfather's cousin's daughters? I am instructed to call them "aunt". I understand it is not permissible to marry your mother's sister or father's sister, but do these rulings apply in this circumstance?
Is it permissible to marry any of my grandfather's cousin's daughters? I am instructed to call them "aunt". I understand it is not permissible to marry your mother's sister or father's sister, but do these rulings apply in this circumstance?
user20042
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In Shia's Islam, is it possible to make Nikkah again with that person from we recently take divorce?
When a man had given divorce to his wife, recite all seegay ( that specific words by which divorce become properly valid ) and spent 3 months which gave the time for thinking "Is the decision of divorce is good for them,they satisfied by their decision or not?", and after that he again want his wife...
When a man had given divorce to his wife, recite all seegay ( that specific words by which divorce become properly valid ) and spent 3 months which gave the time for thinking "Is the decision of divorce is good for them,they satisfied by their decision or not?", and after that he again want his wife back. Is it possible to make Nikkah again with that person or there is any specific Islamic rule or process to take wife back again?
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Is this hadith by Imam Jafar Sadiq on Sufism authentic?
al-ʾImām al-Ṣādiq (عليه السلام) was asked about the sufis, he replied: "They are one of our enemies. Whoever is inclined to them is one of them, and will be gathered with them on the Day of The Judgement. There will be people who claim to love us (Ahl al-Baīt), but will be inclined to the sufis, the...
al-ʾImām al-Ṣādiq (عليه السلام) was asked about the sufis, he replied:
"They are one of our enemies. Whoever is inclined to them is one of them, and will be gathered with them on the Day of The Judgement. There will be people who claim to love us (Ahl al-Baīt), but will be inclined to the sufis, they will resemble them, they will use their titles. They will replicate their words. Whoever is inclined to them isn't of us. We reject those ones; whoever denies them and responds them will be granted with the status of perfoming Jihād with Rasūl Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله) and his family.
References:
Safīnat al-Bihār volume 2, page 57.
Mustadrak al-Wasāʾil volume 12, page 323.
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Why do the Shi'as believe that their Imams can provide divine guidance?
We all know for sure that Prophet Muhammad Sallahu alayhi wassalam was the last Prophet and the seal of the Messengers and he received the final revelation or the "Divine Message". I and most Sunnis believe that the Guidance is only from Allah and following the message of His Messenger (Sallahu alay...
We all know for sure that Prophet Muhammad Sallahu alayhi wassalam was the last Prophet and the seal of the Messengers and he received the final revelation or the "Divine Message".
I and most Sunnis believe that the Guidance is only from Allah and following the message of His Messenger (Sallahu alayhi wassalam) and infallibility in religion belongs only to the Prophet.
However, I heard that the Shi'ah believe that the Imams also can guide people and are infallible. Is there any Qur'anic ayah or Hadiths that prove the same? Correct me if my understanding of the concept is wrong.
Abdullah
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What is the Shia justification for khums?
I would like to know about the justifications for [khums](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khums) as understood by Shi'a scholars. Their definition doesn't seem to appear in Quran, so I am wondering where it comes from. In particular, do we know if the Prophet or Ali (PBUT) collected khums (in this sens...
I would like to know about the justifications for [khums](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khums) as understood by Shi'a scholars. Their definition doesn't seem to appear in Quran, so I am wondering where it comes from. In particular, do we know if the Prophet or Ali (PBUT) collected khums (in this sense) or said anything about it?
*I am only interested in the views of Shi'a scholars and hadith accepted by them. Please cite name of the scholar(s) who have expressed the opinion and cite references when possible.*
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Did Imam Ali (R.A.) reach the skies before the Prophet did, according to the Shi'a?
I have heard from a Shi'a friend that when the Prophet ascended to the skies to meet Allah at the night of Esraa and Miraj, Imam Ali (R.A.) was already there and was presented to the Prophet by God. Is this true?
I have heard from a Shi'a friend that when the Prophet ascended to the skies to meet Allah at the night of Esraa and Miraj, Imam Ali (R.A.) was already there and was presented to the Prophet by God. Is this true?
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Will Isa (peace be upon Him) come back? (Shia View)
In this [answer][1] at the end, it says that the Mahdi will kill the Dajjal. I wonder if it is believed that Isa (peace be upon Him) will come back? If so, then what will be his (mission)? Will he kill the Dajjal? If not than will the Mahdi? which one of them will kill the Dajjal? [1]: https://islam...
In this answer at the end, it says that the Mahdi will kill the Dajjal. I wonder if it is believed that Isa (peace be upon Him) will come back? If so, then what will be his (mission)? Will he kill the Dajjal? If not than will the Mahdi? which one of them will kill the Dajjal?
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Nov 7, 2012, 05:04 PM
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Does the “three times” count still apply if we use “detergent”?
It is needed to wash clothes three times to make them clean(pure). But the rule doesn't say anything about using detergent or chemicals, which can effectively remove impurity (Najas). Does the same rule apply if we use detergent? *Jafari Fiqh view is preferred but view of other schools is welcomed.*
It is needed to wash clothes three times to make them clean(pure). But the rule doesn't say anything about using detergent or chemicals, which can effectively remove impurity (Najas).
Does the same rule apply if we use detergent?
*Jafari Fiqh view is preferred but view of other schools is welcomed.*
Battle of Karbala
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Nov 8, 2012, 09:14 AM
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What is the maximum time for a man to leave his wife alone?
What is the maximum time period for a man to leave his wife separate without having sexual intercourse between them? (For instance, he went to a foreign country to earn a living.) I heard that at the time of Umar(R.A), he made a fatwa of "four months period is the maximum time for a women to control...
What is the maximum time period for a man to leave his wife separate without having sexual intercourse between them? (For instance, he went to a foreign country to earn a living.)
I heard that at the time of Umar(R.A), he made a fatwa of "four months period is the maximum time for a women to control herself from haraam without husband, so who even went for jihad should return after four months to fulfill his wife's Haq".
What is the fatwa of Shia and Sunni scholars about this?
Azik Abdullah
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Nov 28, 2012, 10:17 AM
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What is the recommended age for marriage, Shia view?
Is late marriage good for boys and girls? What is Islam Commands? What is God (Islam) Solution? I ask for Shia view.
Is late marriage good for boys and girls?
What is Islam Commands?
What is God (Islam) Solution?
I ask for Shia view.
saber tabatabaee yazdi
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According to Shi'a Islam, did Fatimah (daughter of Prophet Muhammad) die naturally, or was she killed?
Someone asked me why Fatimah passed away in just 90 days or less after her father passed away: > How did she die... my friend said she died naturally but I said she died > due to an accident behind the door? *I am looking for a Shi'ite perspective.* [1]: http://www.islameasy.org/prophet_daughters.ph...
Someone asked me why Fatimah passed away in just 90 days or less after her father passed away:
> How did she die... my friend said she died naturally but I said she died
> due to an accident behind the door?
*I am looking for a Shi'ite perspective.*
saber tabatabaee yazdi
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How do Shias perform Salat behind Sunni Imam?
Aoa, In my office there is majority of Sunni brothers and I perform salat behind Sunni Imam, and also during Jumaah prayers in nearby sunni mosque, but I wonder whether I am doing in the correct way? Like Skipping Qunoot. So I want to know what things should we skip/change while performing with sunn...
Aoa,
In my office there is majority of Sunni brothers and I perform salat behind Sunni Imam, and also during Jumaah prayers in nearby sunni mosque, but I wonder whether I am doing in the correct way? Like Skipping Qunoot. So I want to know what things should we skip/change while performing with sunni brothers.
And what about Salam? Can we do it in Sunni way?
P.S: I am not asking about whether it is allowed to pray behind sunni imam. So no discussions about it.
I do taqleed of Ayatollah Sistani.
Wasalam,
Asad
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Burial of an infalliable
It is said that only an [infallible][1] can bury another infallible, like [Ali][2](as) did [Prophet Mohammad][3](saww) ([Death and Burial ][4]) and [Fatima][5](as) ([Death][6]) . What's the source of this law? And why is it so? [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fourteen_Infallibles [2]: http://e...
It is said that only an infallible can bury another infallible, like Ali (as) did Prophet Mohammad (saww)(Death and Burial ) and Fatima (as)(Death ).
What's the source of this law? And why is it so?
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Dec 13, 2013, 08:31 PM
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Why 9th rabi-ul-awwal is celebrated as ed-e-zehra?
I want to know ,what is the significance of 9th Rabi-ul-awwal ? Shia believes that on this day Mukhtar-al-Saqafi had send the heads of the killer's of imam Hussein to his family, after looking at them Imam Zainul Abedeen (a.s) smiled for the first time after tragedy of Karbala, hence they celebrate...
I want to know ,what is the significance of 9th Rabi-ul-awwal ?
Shia believes that on this day Mukhtar-al-Saqafi had send the heads of the killer's of imam Hussein to his family, after looking at them Imam Zainul Abedeen (a.s) smiled for the first time after tragedy of Karbala, hence they celebrate this day as ed-e-Zehra (Eid of the family of Zahra (a.s))
What is the authenticity of the above belief , I want to know authentic sources.
Zia
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What does "the first, then the second, the third and the fourth" mean in Ziyarat Ashura?
It is stated in [Ziyarat Ashura][1]: > O my Allah, let the curse I call down on the head of the first tyrant stick like a leech; and stay put for ever on *the first, then the second, the third and the fourth*. What does "the first, then the second, the third and the fourth" mean? [1]: http://www.dua...
It is stated in Ziyarat Ashura :
> O my Allah, let the curse I call down on the head of the first tyrant stick like a leech; and stay put for ever on *the first, then the second, the third and the fourth*.
What does "the first, then the second, the third and the fourth" mean?
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Cat licking me after eating mouse
Assalamualikum my cat was eating a mouse and immediately after eating it he licked my hand is my hand najis. Is blood of a mouse najis
Assalamualikum my cat was eating a mouse and immediately after eating it he licked my hand is my hand najis. Is blood of a mouse najis
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ًWhat are the sins that was stated in Duaa Kumail?
In [Duaa Kumail ben Ziad][1] you can read this: > اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تَهْتِكُ الْعِصَمَ، > اَللّـهُمَّ اغْفِـرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تُنْزِلُ النِّقَمَ، > اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تُغَيِّـرُ النِّعَمَ، > اَللّـهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تَحْبِسُ الدُّعا...
In Duaa Kumail ben Ziad you can read this:
> اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تَهْتِكُ الْعِصَمَ،
> اَللّـهُمَّ اغْفِـرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تُنْزِلُ النِّقَمَ،
> اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تُغَيِّـرُ النِّعَمَ،
> اَللّـهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تَحْبِسُ الدُّعاءَ،
> اَللّـهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي الذُّنُوبَ الَّتي تُنْزِلُ الْبَلاءَ،
> اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لي كُلَّ ذَنْب اَذْنَبْتُهُ، وَ كُلَّ خَطيئَة
> اَخْطَأتُها
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> O Allah, forgive me such sins that affront my continency;
> O Allah, forgive me such sins that bring down calamity; O Allah,
> forgive me such sins that change divine favours into disfavours; O
> Allah, forgive me such sins as would hinder my supplication; O Allah,
> forgive me such sins that bring down afflictions; O Allah, forgive me
> such sins that suppress hope; O Allah, forgive every sin that I have
> committed and every error that I have erred.
My question could be divided to multiple points:
1. What are the sins that affront my continency?
2. What are the sins that bring down calamity?
3. What are the sins that change divine favours into disfavours?
4. What are the sins that would hinder my supplication?
5. What are the sins that bring down afflictions?
6. What are the sins that suppress hope?
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What's the point of having twelve Imams when one could be enough?
What's the reason behind having twelve Shia Imams when just [one][1] could be enough? Allah could have kept Ali (as) alive for as long as He wanted like He has [Muhammad al-Mahdi (as)][2] and had him serve Immah for as long as He wished. So why have twelve instead of just one ? [1]: http://en.wikipe...
What's the reason behind having twelve Shia Imams when just one could be enough?
Allah could have kept Ali (as) alive for as long as He wanted like He has Muhammad al-Mahdi (as) and had him serve Immah for as long as He wished. So why have twelve instead of just one ?
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