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Caliphate after the Prophet (P.B.U.H&H.P)
Abu Bakr, son of Abu Quhafa, was the first caliph after the Prophet’s demise. There are differing views on his…
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What is the Criterion with regards to the Greater Sins?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Nasir Makarim Shirazi In connection with the greater sins, reference to which has been made in several…
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Why Imam Reza Accepted Being Heir-Apparent?
Why Imam Reza (a.s.) Accepted Being Heir-Apparent? The critics of Shiites and their Imams (a.s.) often object as to why…
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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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Temporary Marriage in Islamic Laws
Introduction Though there are important differences between Twelve-Imam Shi’ism and Sunnism on the level of the principles of the religion…
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Meaning, History and Proofs of Taqleed from the Quran and Sunnah
By: Saleem Bhimji As it is well known, during the time of our Prophet Muhammad, he was the sole authority…
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Was the Holy Prophet in favour of Tarawih?
Was the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) in favour of Tarawih? The recommended congregational prayers of the Month of Ramzan, better known…
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Can I Still Drink Wine or Smoke after I become a Muslim?
No, a Muslim can not drink wine and other alcoholic beverages, as the Qur’an clearly forbids it. “They ask you…
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Rules related to socializing
بسم الله الرّحمن الرّحيم أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مَا يَكُونُ مِن نَّجْوَى ثَلاًثَةٍ…
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Warnings of Corporate Moral Failure
Dr. Muhammad Legenhausen Introduction: Red Lights Red lights serve a variety of functions, but here we shall be concerned with…
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Difference in manner of implementing laws between Islamic and other states
By: Ayatullah Professor Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi After stating the station of the state and its responsibilities, it is appropriate…
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Only Ameerul Momineen is perfect replacement for Holy Prophet
Only Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) is perfect replacement for Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) When it comes to caliphate / successorship of the…