Islamic Laws
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The Viewpoint of Islam in Regard to Nations and Races
By: Hojjat al-Islam Hashmi Rafsanjani Former President of Islamic Republic of Iran Friday Prayer Sermon 11: (December 14, 1984) To the same extent that Islam feels for its followers in terms of ethical and humanitarian matters, it strives for the…
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The War Policy of the Early Period of Islam
By: Hojjat al-Islam Hashmi Rafsanjani Former President of Islamic Republic of Iran Now see the difference in the treatment of Islam towards non-Islamic nations involved in war. See what the civilization of Islam and the Islamic movement demand in the…
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Islam and the Countries
By: Hojjat al-Islam Hashmi Rafsanjani Former President of Islamic Republic of Iran In sharp contrast to these crimes, Islam’s treatment towards other peoples and nations can be highlighted. By no means Islam allows a country to harass other nations and…
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Islamic Terms and Expressions
– A – Aalam: The most learned. Adat Vaghtieh: Women whose Hayz has a certain timing and duration. Adate Mahaneh: Monthly habit of woman. Hayz. Adel More Adil (just) Adil: Just. A man who is predominantly just. Aghrab is that:…
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Ziyarah (Visiting) of Tombs of the Imams
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Naser Makarem Shirazi WE BELIEVE that pilgrimages for visiting the tombs of the Apostles and Imams, as well as the scholars and the martyrs, is a definite religious precept which has to be observed, although not a…
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Why do Shias pray Noon/Afternoon and Evening/Night prayers together?
It is narrated on the authority of Ibn-e-Abbas (that he said) that the Messenger of Allah said the prayers of Zohr and ‘Asr together as also the prayer of Maghrib and ‘Isha, although he was neither in a state of…
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Why an unbeliever is impure?
By: Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: What is the logic behind the Islamic point of view that followers of other religions and in short the Kuffar are impure and they cannot keep social contacts with Muslims although…
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Why the Holy Qur’an cannot be given to any non-Muslim?
By: Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: Our heavenly book, Quran is a spiritual guide and mentor to different kinds of people and human societies. To achieve this purpose it is essential that it should accessible to all…
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Responsibilities of the Head of the Household
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan O ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who flinch not (from executing) the Commands they…
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The Importance of Raising Children in Islam
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan Imam Sajjad said: One thing guaranteeing men’s prosperity is to have children whom they can help. [Kafi, v.6, p.2] The Position and Worth of Children Children, whether male or female, are the greatest and…