Islamic Laws

  • A Discussion Regarding Non-Vegetarianism

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi In Tafsīr al-Mizan under the exegesis of the 3rd verse of Surah al-Mā’ida is a Three-part discussion which we present below. 1. Different beliefs regarding Non-vegetarianism Man also possesses a digestive system like…

  • Why Eating of Carrion, Pork and Blood is forbidden?

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Consuming carrion, pork and blood and all those things on which Allah (S.w.T.)’s name has not been invoked during its slaughter are greater sins as reported by Amash from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.)…

  • Why has Islam Prescribed Slaughter?

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Second objection: We accept that nature and creation permits the consumption of meat. Then on the basis of mercy why are we not satisfied with the meat of animals that have died a…

  • The Obligatory Prayers

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Obligatory Prayers are six in number. The details of which are as follows: 1. Five daily prayers that are 17 rakats in all. Morning, two; Noon, four; Afternoon, four; Evening, Three; and Night,…

  • Omitting Prayer Intentionally is a Greater Sin

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Omitting prayer intentionally is a greater sin. The traditions of Imam Taqi (a.s.), Imam Riďa (a.s.) Imam Mūsa Kadhim (a.s.) and Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) (mentioned in Abdul Azīm’s Sahifa) support this view.…

  • Harmful Effects of Pork

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Pig and dog are two such Najis animals that every part of their body is Najis. Even those bloodless parts like hair and claws or hooves are Najis. To slaughter a pig or…

  • Zakat and Sadaqah Increase Wealth

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi In the following Qur’anic ayats Allah (S.w.T.) promises that anything spent in Allah (S.w.T.)’s way will be amply rewarded both in this world and the hereafter, “…and He causes Charitable deeds to prosper.”…

  • When does Khums become Wajib?

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Khums is obligatory on the following seven things: (i) Profit or gain from earning. (ii) Minerals. (iii) Treasure-trove (iv) Amalgamation of Halāl wealth with Harām. (v) Gems obtained from diving into sea. (vi)…

  • Types of Zakat and its Quantity

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Zakat is of two types, Obligatory and recommended. Obligatory Zakat is again of two types. The Zakat of wealth and the Zakat of body (Fitra). The Zakat of wealth is for nine items:…

  • Recommended Charity

    By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Charitable expenditure has been highly recommended in the Qur’anic verses and Mutawatir (frequently related) traditions with emphasis on particular occasions like Friday, day of Arafat, month of Ramadhan and for special people like…

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