Islamic Laws
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A Couple’s Duties to their Relatives
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred… [Holy Quran: Baqara: 2:215] Relatives Each husband and wife has some relatives. Neither one is allowed to force the other to stop…
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The Rights of the Children and Parents
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan Imam Ali said: A child’s right over his/her parents is to choose him a good name, to give him the proper upbringing and to teach him the Quran. [Nahj ul-Balaghah, Hikmat, p399] The Path…
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Islamic Conditions for Marriage
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan Marry those among you who are single, or the virtuous ones among your slaves, male or female. [Holy Quran: Nur 24:32] Religion and Piety The revered religion of Islam is in fact a system…
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Circumcision
By:Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: What is the philosophy of circumcision with reference to personal hygiene? Answer: The answer to this question is absolutely clear, because: (1) Many people who are not circumcised have a lot of…
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About the Philosophy of Islamic Laws
The extract of the sermon of Hazrat Fatima (‘a) the Princess of Islam Allah has settled: Faith – so that He may clean your heart from polytheism. Prayers – so that the pride may vanish from your mind. Zakat –…
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Jihad and Defence in Islam
The question of Jihad occupies a special place in the Muslim law. In fact, a progressive and compact system cannot be complete without such provisions. Owing to its misinterpretation by ill-informed persons, the inclusion of the question of Jihad in…
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Islam Encourages Business
The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: “There are 70 parts of Ibadat. The best part of it is that of earning in a Halaal way, the best action is to work and earn livelihood by Halaal means. If a person…
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Halaal and Haraam Food and Drinks
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “O People, eat from the land what is permitted and good and do not follow in the footsteps of Shaitan, for he is an open enemy to you.” (al Baqarah, 2:168). Since food and…
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Importance of Salaat-e- Jamaat (Congregational Prayer)
a) WORLDLY AND SPIRITUAL BENEFITS Salaate Jamaat means praying in congregation (gathering). There is a great reward when Salaat is offered in Jamaat. It gives us both Worldly and Spiritual benefits; these are listed below: 1. ISLAMIC EQUALITY: In the…
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Voluntary and Obligatory Taxes in Islam
Islam wants to prevent the excessive accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few people so the society may not fall into two classes: one overwealthy, while the other is starving. The Holy Qur’an gives the reason for taxing…