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Ghusl and Tayammum
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi A. INTRODUCTION Ghusl is a major ablution as opposed to wudu which is a minor ablution.…
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Was Islam Spread by the Sword?
The Holy Quran clearly says “Let there be no compulsion in religion”. In addition to this, Islam teaches that a…
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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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Breaking up Relations
By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi The seventh Greater Sin is Qat’a ar-Rahm, the breaking up of relations with…
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As a Muslims, Can I still Eat Bacon/Pork?
In Islam, pork was forbidden for human consumption more than 1400 years ago. The wisdom behind this Divine prohibition was…
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Islamic Ethics in the Family Structure
By: Hojjat al-Islam Husain Ansariyan The Prophet (Pbuh) said: I recommend you to have good morality, since verily this will…
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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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The Place of Sharia in Islam
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi The word “shari‘a” literally means “a way.” In Islamic terminology, it means the legal system of…
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What is the teaching of Islam about pork?
By: Allamah Sayyid Sa’eed Akhtar Rizvi Question: What is the teaching of Islam about pork? Answer: Pig is absolutely unclean…
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Importance of Commerce in Islamic Economics
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim Commerce is considered the chief and most important economic profession. It identifies market…
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What is the verdict of Islam on using strong language against the enemies?
Among the frequently debated topics is usage of strong language against enemies of Allah and Aal Muhammad (a.s.). Some are…
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Method and Rulings of Wudhu
Compiled and Translated by Saleem Bhimji O you who believe! When you rise up to prayer, wash your faces and…