Questions Archive(Thematic Category:مبانی شیعه)
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Are al-Bayan, al-Iftikhariya and Al-Tatanjiya sermons which are found in Mashariq al-Anwar of Shaykh Rajab Borsi, authentic?
12807 2014/02/06 Contextual studyAl-Iftikhariya Sermon In his Mashariq al-Anwar, [ 1 ] Hafez Rajab Borsi has narrated from Asbagh bin Nabatah a relatively long sermon named Al-Iftikhar Sermon which the narrator has attributed to Ima
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Who was Sheikh Hafiz Rajab Borsi? Is his "Mashariq al-Anwar" an authentic book?
13683 2014/01/30 شخصیت های شیعیSheikh Hafiz Borsi ( d. 1392 AD or 1394 AD ) is a Muslim thinker known as an expert of hadith, a jurisprudent and an erudite. There is also a strong presence of theoretical mysticism everywhere in his
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What is the history of Ibadiyya and where do the Ibadies live?
16582 2014/01/20 شیعه و دیگر مذاهبThe Ibadi movement linked to Abdullah bin Ibadh is a group of moderate Kharijites and the dominant sect in Oman and north Africa. However, Ibadis deny anything more than a passing relation to the Khaw
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Is this narration true that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A.S) had the power to separate Aisha from her title as the mother of the faithful. Did he do it after the demise of the Prophet (S)? Did Aisha commit indecent actions after the demise of the Holy Prophet (S)?
13297 2014/01/20 Contextual studyThe question will be answered in two parts: A ) Stripping Aisha of Her Title as the Mother of the Faithful There is no such hadith reported in our sources in this connnection. Sa ad bin Abdullah [ 1
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Are Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi's tafsir and his masters (mashayikh) reliable?
12823 2014/01/20 Quranic StudiesAli bin Ibrahim bin Hashim Qummi is one of the great Shiite scholars. As per Najashi s and Sheikh Tusi s reports, he has a book titled Tafsir Qummi . The book is available to all for the time being an
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What kind of a book is "Mikyalul Makarim"?
6499 2014/01/20 شخصیت های شیعیThe book Mikyalul Makarim fi Fawaed al-Dua Lil-Qaem as the title of the book reads, has been authored regarding Mahdi, the Imam of Time ( atf ) . This is one of the books written in Arabic in the four
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Is Imam\'s (A.S) asking holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) in contrast to Imam\'s (A.S) expansive knowledge? What is the scope of Imam\'s (A.S) knowledge according to Shia?
6936 2013/12/09 TraditionalThere is no disagreement among Muslims about the necessity of Imam s knowledge. However the discrepancy exists about the quantity and quality of his knowledge. Shiites believe that the Imam should, at
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How old was Imam Ali (AS) on the day of Ghadir?
9513 2013/12/09 غدیر خمThe event of Ghadir took place on the tenth of the hegira year but there are different views about Imam Ali s date of birth. However, if we are to determine the Imam s date of birth, it depends on whi
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Is Hazrat Ali Asgar (AS) buried on the chest of Imam Hossein (AS) in the same grave?
12481 2013/12/05 اهل بیت و یارانIn this regard, Martyr Qadhi Tabatabai ( ra ) says in the footnote of his book titled An Investigation into the First Arba ein of Imam Hussein ( a.s ) as such: This story is heard on the tongues of so
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What kind of a book is the Quran?
8085 2013/11/25 ExegesisThe Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants. The Quran, w
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Is Fadak Sermon of Lady Fatima Zahra in Muhammad bin Jarir Tabari’s ‘Dalael al-Imamah’ authentic?
13083 2013/08/12 Contextual studyIn Mohammad bin Jarir Tabari s Dalael al-Imamah different chains of transmission have been mentioned for Hazrat Fatima Zahra s Fadak Sermon. This sermon has been narrated in various books authored by
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Did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) prostrate on the Turbat of Karbalah?
15197 2013/05/15 TraditionalAccording to Shia jurisprudence, firstly, Sajda should be performed on earth, and on those things which are not edible nor worn, and on things which grow from earth ( e.g. wood and leaves of trees ) .
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Is it true that Imam Hussein’s assassin was killed on the ninth of Rabi’ul Awwal and his head was sent to Imam Sajjad (a.s.)?
8828 2013/05/15 حوادث بعد از شهادتThe 9th of Rabi ul Awwal can be studied from several angles: First: There is a narration which describes this day as a day of great Eid or festivity for Shiites to the extent that the angels have bee
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Who is Zaid bin Haretha?
6540 2013/04/18 برخی صحابیانWhen still a child, Zaid bin Haretha, accompanied by her mother ( Sa ada bint Tha laba bin Abd mer ) , was going to Tha laba bin mer tribe, to visit his relatives. On the way to his destination, Zaid
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According to the principle of causation, the effect must always follow the cause. The question is: How is man’s free will consistent with the principle of causation?
7917 2013/02/16 Islamic PhilosophyThe criterion with which an action can be described as arbitrary and voluntary is not the existential independence or necessity because nothing is independent in the world except God. According to tra
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Is the reality of the Commander of Faithful, Ali (a.s.) eternal?
6833 2013/01/24 TraditionalEternity is endless and unending time. It is a state to which time has no application. Something which is eternal is not moving, and is beyond time. [ 1 ] That is to say, it has always existed. As fo
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We know that the Prophet (pbuh) is infallible but why are there verses in the Quran indicating that the Prophet committed a sin.
9379 2013/01/01 TraditionalIn order to clarify the subject of the discussion, it is necessary to mention the following points: 1. Being an intellectual school, Shia accepts rational principles and standards which are also end
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In which sermon (khutaba) does Imam Ali (a.s.) elaborate on how those who had preceded him as Caliphs reached the caliphate?
7992 2012/12/23 Contextual studyAli, the Commander of the Faithful, speaks about the three caliphs accession to caliphate in the third sermon of Nahjul Balaghah. This sermon is named Shiqshiqiyyah which is derived from a word at the
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Why is there not one source of emulation and one Resalah (Manual of Islamic Laws) keeping in view the fact that Islam is not but one faith?
7677 2012/12/01 ModernAccording to Islam, Ijtihad [ i ] is a necessity and the only way through which Islam, the real religion, can survive over the history and ages. Shiite jurisprudents and religious authorities differ o
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What is the philosophy behind ziarah of Imams?
10476 2012/12/01 Philosophy of Religion and LawThe inward tendency and attraction toward someone or something, along with respect and honor, is called ziarah. Since the reality of a human is his soul which is never annihilated, a za er [ pilgrim ]
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What is ghulu (exaggeration) and how is it possible to avoid it?
21173 2012/11/17 TraditionalGhulu ( exceeding proper limits ) means an increase or doing something more than what is ordained by Allah ( Exalted be He ) . The Arabic word ghala ( boil ) denotes the rise of water because of fire.
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I want to know the philosophy behind the Kunday niaz (offering) which is given all over my country in the months of Rajab and Sha’ban.
38789 2012/09/24 Contextual study1. Nazr ( vow ) means making it obligatory upon oneself to do some good act, or to refrain from doing an act which is better not to do, for the sake of, or for the pleasure of Allah. [ 1 ] Thus, it ca
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Was the verse 100 of chapter 9 (i.e. And as for the foremost, the first of the Muhajirs and the Ansars) revealed about Imam Ali? If so, why are the words and structure of the verse in plural?
8504 2012/09/22 Quranic StudiesThe question whether or not verse 100 of chapter 9 ( al-Tawbah ) has been revealed about Imam Ali ( as ) does not have any effect on his being the first Muslim because there is an all out consensus th
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Have any Shia books said that Fatima (sa) was angry at Ali (as)?
12769 2012/09/10 تاريخ بزرگان1. The first hadith ( tradition ) in Elal al-Sharaye is regarding a person who lied to Lady Fatima Zahra about Ali seeking the hand of Abul Jahl s daughter for marriage. In reality, there was no such
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What were Islam's propagation methods?
18166 2012/08/21 The infalliblesPropagation means conveying a message and since the mission of all divine prophets particularly the holy prophet of Islam ( S ) was to bring humanity forth from darkness into light, propagation enjoys
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Do Shia Muslims not go to Hell?
18910 2012/08/04 TraditionalThe fact that some people are held responsible for their deeds and subjected to punishment in Hell and some are endowed with blessings and bounties is based on a principle which Allah has pointed out
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Aren’t we free in choosing our religion? Then why did the Prophet demand the people of Yemen to either become Muslim or pay Jizyah?
8356 2012/07/21 TraditionalJizyah gives non-Muslims the freedom of choosing whether they want to be Muslim or simply be a non-Muslim citizen of an Islamic government without having to convert their religion and it is natural to
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Is there any saying from the Holy Prophet of Islam (S) about fasting on the day of Ashura? Is fasting recommended on this day?
13072 2012/07/02 Laws and JurisprudenceThere is not a tradition in Shia s reliable sources in which Prophet Muhammad ( S ) may have said that fasting on the day of Ashura is recommended but there are narrations concerning the seerah ( life
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What is the Sunni point of view on the Prophet’s infallibility regarding matters other than receiving and conveying revelation?
12381 2012/06/20 TraditionalWhat is certain is that there is a consensus among the Islamic sects on the Prophet s infallibility regarding the reception and conveyance of revelation, but that being the case in his everyday life i
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Why did the Holy Prophet (S) enjoy more freedom in gratifying his physical needs than others? And why were many restrictions imposed on his wives?
9398 2012/06/05 ExegesisThis question refers to the differences which exist between the Holy Prophet ( S ) and other people. In fact, it does not concern the general differences between men and women in the way they have sex
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Why were the Quranic verses not collected and compiled on the basis of the chronological order of revelation?
25479 2012/05/29 Quranic StudiesThere is no recommendation from the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, about the arrangement of the text of the Quran on the basis of the chronological order of revelation. The Holy Quran
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Is it possible to say that since the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of the ayah, it does not entail exclusivity? Who are the Ahl al-Bayt?
8283 2012/05/21 ExegesisIn response to the first section of the question, the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of another larger ayah, but the most this issue can imply is that it is out of context when considering th
