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The Mahr of Women and its Philosophy
By: Ayatullah Ibrahim Amini When the marriage vows are recited, the husband gives his wife a gift that is called…
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Superiority of Islamic Laws
By: Ayatullah Professor Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi Undoubtedly, the above two interpretations of justice—which are cited as an example—are in…
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Encouraging Economic Activity in Islam
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim The general economic activity of the virtuous community, as well as its financial…
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Why the Ahle Kitab were criticized for building graves
The skeptics condemn the Shias for building structures / shrines over graves and worshipping inside these shrines. Their central argument…
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Hoarding and Black-marketing is a Greater Sin
By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Hoarding of essential items like wheat, barley, rice and oil etc during periods…
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Who are the Ahlulbayt?
“Ahlulbayt” literally means “People of the House” (‘Ahl’ means “people”, while ‘bayt’ means “house”). Its meaning in context of Islamic…
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General Economic Legislation
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim The Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) instructed their followers to accept and conform to general…
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Sample of an Islamic Will
In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful This is the Last Will and Testament of me ______________ of…
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Guardianship of the Jurists (Fuqaha)
By: Professor Muhsin Qara’ati The guardianship of the Jurists is the process of continuity of Imamate. In this context according…
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What is meant by the Qualified Jurist?
By: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei The jurist who has general guardianship must meet all of the eight following conditions: a) Islam…
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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:…
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Divorce in Islam
By: Ayatullah Ibrahim Amini Islam tolerates divorce and separation of a husband and wife under specific conditions; however, Islam regards…