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What is the meaning of ownership and kingdom of Allah, the Lord of the Universe? Why is said that God is the king?
9222 پروردگار. نامها و ویژگی هاOne of the attributes of Allah is "Mālik" which literally means "being powerful" and "having something in one's exclusive possession". This word has sometimes been translated into "king" in other languages including Farsi and English. If this term "king" is applied or ascribed to Allah, it definitely ...
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Is property that becomes liable for Zakāt also liable for Khums? Which things must one pay Zakāt on? What is the difference between Zakāt and Khums?
4873 Laws and JurisprudenceFor those things upon which Zakāt is obligatory, after having paid Zakāt on them, if the [Khums] year passes and they exceed his expenses for the year, its [Khums] must be paid.[1]Zakāt applies to nine things: 1) wheat 2) barley 3) dates ...
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Which has priority, the doctor’s prescription or religion?
4538 Laws and JurisprudenceThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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What is the position of Islam on democracy?
6990 SystemDemocracy is a method of organizing society and respecting the majority vote while maintaining individual and civil rights.Although the majority is not necessarily always right[i], the majority can be determining[ii] and can accomplish ...
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What are the objects on which zakat is either obligatory or recommend? Is zakat payable on currency notes?
7148 زکات و صدقاتIt is obligatory to pay Zakat on nine well-known things as mentioned in the Epistles of Islamic Laws. Also, there are certain things from which Zakat is mustahab (recommended) to pay, as stated in jurisprudential and hadith sources. Those things are the female horse (mare), peas, lentils ...
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What is the philosophy of Islamic modest dress? Why are only women bound in Islam to observe modest dress?
7125 Philosophy of Religion and LawMen and women are equal in many aspects such as creation from a single essence and enjoying rights to education, freedom, speech, expression, etc.We should also note that men and women are different in their physical and psychological make-up. These differences lead to the creation and enactment of specific ...
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Is it problematic to work in a place where alcoholic beverages are sold?
5921 Laws and JurisprudenceSince you were looking for the fiqhi ruling on this issue, we saw it necessary to ask your question from the offices of the grand maraje’; this is what we received in response from them:The Office of the Grand Ayatullah Sistani:
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What are the means for strengthening Shiite beliefs?
5317 TraditionalIn order for us to strengthen Shiite beliefs, it is necessary that we substantiate these beliefs scientifically separating them from superstitions and illusions. We must also provide appropriate answers for all the spurious and specious arguments and doubts cast by those who are antagonistic to Shia. In ...
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If a man has an illegitimate relationship with a married woman, but they aren't sure if penetration actually took place between the two, have they committed adultery?
9669 Laws and JurisprudenceFornication and indiscriminate relationship with women is one of the biggest evils in the society that leads to a lot of irreparable damages. Based on this, this type of relationship is forbidden and strongly detested in Islam, and that is why Islam has ordered not to even get ...
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If there are two suitors one of whom is faithful and irritable and the other faithless but lenient, which one is preferable?
5553 PracticalThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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Is lobster, clam, oyster and octopus halal?
97713 Laws and JurisprudenceEating lobster, clam, oyster and octopus is haram. According to religious resources regarding halal and haram meat, there are general rulings and numerous standards; for instance, a set of rulings has been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on.The condition for halal meat sea ...
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Why are shrimps halal and crabs haram? What makes one of them halal and the other halal despite the fact that both of them are from the same category?
94177 Philosophy of Religion and LawAlthough all Islamic laws are a result of the benefits or disadvantages and harms that back them, and there is a particular reason behind each and every one of them, discovering the exact reason in detail for every one of them is extremely difficult. The most we ...
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What is meant by Sidratul-Muntaha that the Quran has mentioned?
81714 ExegesisThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer. ...
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How is Prophet Adam’s (A.S.) creation (about 5,764 years ago) make sense when fossils found from human beings are almost 25 million years old?
78331 ExegesisThere is no inconsistence between these two. If we have heard that Prophet Adam has been created six to seven thousand years ago, this might refer to a different and new generation of human beings which started with Prophet Adam (A.S.) and might ...
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Why hasn’t Imam Ali (a.s.) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?
75566 ExegesisOne should be aware that although the imam’s names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, haven’t been mentioned in the Quran, nevertheless, their names, )especially Imam Ali’s(, can be found in the Prophet’s sayings. One very good example is the hadith of Ghadir which is considered the official announcement of the appointment of ...
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What is the definition of "Muslim" according to the Quran?
75367 ExegesisAccording to the Quran a Muslim is one who has absolutely surrendered to Allah and his commands and believes in pure Tawhid (the oneness of God) that isn't tainted with any Shirk and this is why the Almighty has introduced Prophet Abraham as a true ...
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Is there any problem in sweeping and cleaning one”s house at night?
70608 Hadith1. Having conducted a research into Hadith (scriptural) sources, we found out that the narrations about cleaning, dusting and sweeping a house are absolute and unrestricted in the sense that they include both day and night. There is nothing to indicate that dusting and cleaning are forbidden ...
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Why do we the Shia pray at three times while the Quran tells us to pray at five times?
63494 Laws and JurisprudenceThe reason the Shia perform their prayers in three times is the Quranic verses and traditions on the matter. Although the Quran has mentioned that prayer is wajib several times and hasn’t gone into the details, it has spoken of its times: “Maintain the prayer from the sun's ...
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Which animals and insects have been named in the Quran?
53608 ExegesisApproximately 35 animals have been named in the Quran; the birds and insects of which are:Salwa (سلوی)=The quail (Baqarah:57), Ba’uth (بعوض)=Mosquito (Baqarah:26), Dhubab (ذباب)=Fly (Hajj:73), Nahl (نحل)=Honeybee (Nahl:68), Ankabut (عنکبوت)=Spider (Ankabut:41), Jarad (جراد)=Grasshopper (A’raf:133), HudHud (هدهد)=Hoopoe (Naml:20), Ghurab (غراب)=Crow (Ma’idah:31), Ababil (ابابیل)= probably ‘Swallow’ (Fil:3), Naml (نمل)=Ant ...
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What is the Quran’s perspective on waste and extravagance?
52356 ExegesisThe religion of Islam is the religion of life and its precepts and rules set the grounds for human felicity and success, both for the individual, as well as the society. Islam has brought forth a complete program for every facet of human life and has ...