Questions tagged [shiism]
The Shia (Arabic: شيعة, Shīʿah) represent the second largest denomination of Islam and adherents of Shia Islam are called Shias or the Shi'a as a collective or Shi'i individually. Shia Muslims believe in Imamat as one of the five pillars of Islam and this belief makes them different from other Muslims. Imamat means only Allah has the right to select the political leader and Caliph for Muslims.
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What is Shia Islam's take on the deficiency in women's intelligence?
Ayatollah Khamenei's website has a video Women are stronger than men dated 2013. It's quite touching, and you can see the women in the audience are visibly moved.
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How is the mentioning or honoring of Ibrahim by later generations interpreted? (Shia or Sufi View)
I'm a bit curious about the interpretation of the mentioning/honoring of Ibrahim (), especially from the Shi'a and/or Sufi perspective (not excluding other interpretations, but I have no access/...
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How can a new Muslim fit in when praying in a mosque in Iran?
Inshallah, I will go to Iran again in May. I intend to pray in the mosques there and I would like to fit in better with my (presumably mostly Shia) sisters when doing so.
Question: How can a new ...
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What is the authenticity of (shi'a) hadith books beyond the four books known as al-Kutub al-Arba'a الكتب الأربعة?
On our site we learn (from How many hadiths are in کتب الاربعه ? (Main Shia Books)) that the most authentic hadith collection from the (twelver) shi'a perspective are:
Kitab al-Kafi الکافى of al-...
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Do Nizari Ismaili Shias believe in the infallibility of all the Imams?
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The Nizari Ismailis have always maintained that the Imamah (also known as 'Imamat') can only be inherited from the current Imam to a direct descendant in a father-to-son (or ...
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Why do Shia hold Aql (intellect) in a higher position in comparison with other sects?
As you possibly know, Aql/Aghl (intellect) is regarded as one of the sources of Fiqh in Islam. In Shia Islam, there are four sources of Fiqh: Qur'an, Sunnah, Ijmaa’ and Aql. (www.wikifeqh.ir)
But as ...
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What is Sunni’s view about the conflict between suggestions (imarat) and practical principles?
In case of conflict between suggestions (imarat) and practical principles, Shia Islam largely believe in precedence of the imarat. So my question is: “What's the view by other schools (Sunni scholars)?...
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Is alms-giving (giving charity) to the addict people permissible? (Shi'a view)
Giving Sadaghah (alms-giving) is a Mustahab (recommended) act in Islam and according to the traditions it has so thawab (reward).
For instance, look at the following hadith from the Prophet (pbuh) ...
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What is Shia view about Interpretation of verse 24 of surat An-Nisa'(4:24)?
Verse 24 of surat An-Nisa'say:
وَ الْمُحْصَناتُ مِنَ النِّساءِ إِلاَّ ما مَلَکَتْ أَيْمانُکُمْ کِتابَ
اللَّهِ عَلَيْکُمْ وَ أُحِلَّ لَکُمْ ما وَراءَ ذلِکُمْ أَنْ تَبْتَغُوا
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Is Mutah allowed for the married persons?
One of the rational arguments that is put forward in favour of Mutah / temporary-marriage is that it helps to keep one away from falling into the sin of Zina, when he is not able to marry permanently.
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Do the Sunni muslims believe in the re-appearance of AL-MAHDI or TAYYIB at the Day of Judgement?
The Twelvers (Jafari school of thought within Shia sect) believe that Imam Al-Mahdi will re-appear at the day of Judgement, while a small faction (known as the Mustali's) within Shia's Ismaili (also ...
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How many Rak'at is it after Isha (Shia)?
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina ...
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Common Hadiths between Sunni and Shia
As far as I know, Sunni and Shia share some common hadiths. Is there any book that compiles all those common hadith?
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Which mainstream Shia scholars say it's permissible for a woman to travel alone?
From Mohammad Sakib Arifin's answer to Why are women not allowed to go out alone even in today's society?:
Shia view: According to mainstream Shia scholars, it is permissible for a woman to ...
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Text of the condolence which is given to Muhammad(saww) on the Day of Ashura?
There is this text in religious books which has words of condolence for Muhammad(saww) upon the death of his grandson on the Day of Ashura. It's surely not the Ziyárat of Ta`ziyah (Condolences).
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Did al-Qadi an-Nu'man write a book entitled "Al-Fiqh al-Akbar"?
Al-Qadi an-Nu'man القاضي النعمان or Abu Hanifa al-Nu‘man ibn Muhammad ibn Mansur ibn Ahmad ibn Hayyun al-Tamimi (died 974 CE/ 363 AH) the Isma'ili jurist and official historian of the Fatimid dynasty. ...
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Shiism- who leads prayers during Imam-e-Zamana, when he's present in the masjid/praying place?
Sunni scholars have consensus that leader of Muslims leads prayers when he's present.
I want to know stand of Shia regarding lead of prayers when Imam-e-Zamana (Imam Mahdi) is present.
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Can a Shia boy marry an ahl e hadith girl in the light of shariah?
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I am Ali and my question is "can a Shia boy marry an ahl e hadith (Wahhabi) girl"?
I have been asking this question in the light of Quran and hadith. According to the Shia point of view it is ...
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The Role of Du'as in religion and Qurb e Elahi?
According to Shia, there are many du'as refering to ahl al=bait narrated in many books as Sahifa Sajjadiah, Mafatih al-Janan, Iqbal and Mesbah.... that are considarable.What is the role and postion of ...
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Who dug the prophets grave for the burial?
Shia believe Ali (RA) dug forty graves to conceal grave of Fatima.
Sunnis reports quoted in sealed nectar say a person was hired to dig the prophets grave.
The question: who dug the grave of prophet ...
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Is there a book that gathers together all the Hadiths accepted by both Sunni and Shia sources?
I know there are many differences in Hadith accepted by either Sunni and Shia Muslims. However I was curious if anyone has ever gathered together Hadith which both groups accept in each of their ...
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How do shia Islam explain verses of Qur'an which contradicts the belief of excellent hidden knowledge ( علم غيب) given to the Prophet and Imams?
Salam,
Consider these verses of Qur'an :
"Verily, Allah alone has knowledge of the Hour, and it is He who sends down the rain, and He alone knows what is in the wombs. No one knows what he will ...
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What is Shiite view on "Ali burning people"?
I was reading an answer to a question on this site. Here is it : https://islam.stackexchange.com/a/254/51089
The answer states that Ali burnt some people for a reason as :
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Ramadan Is Always Of 30 Days.?
Can Someone Explain Those Ahadees Reported In Kutube Araba (The Four Books of Shia ahadith) That Ramadan Is Always Of 30 Days.
But What About Those Ahaadees
Reference - Al Kafi Arabic Edition Jild No....
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What kind of people will be alive on the last day of earth before the blowing of the trumpet?
Do any sources from Shia make comments about the condition of people before the blowing of the trumpet.
I have failed to find anything on Al Islam about the kind of people alive at that time.
Why I am ...
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In which source does Imam Mahdi say "Kitab Al-Kafi is enough for our Shia"?
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina ...
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How is 1000 Raka'as of Nawafil prayed in Shahri Ramadan according to Shiism?
Bismillah. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Ashraful Anbiya Sayyidina Muhammad wa 'ala 'Alihi Muhammad.
It is highly recommended to pray 1000 raka'as during Shahri Ramadan ...
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Does reciting dua Sana in the beginning of Salah invalidate Salah according to Shiism?
Bismillah. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Ashraful Anbiya Sayyidina Muhammad wa 'ala 'Alihi Muhammad.
Does reciting dua Sana in the beginning of Salah invalidate Salah, ...
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The revelation of Quranic verses
Shiites believe that the reason for the revelation of many verses of the Holy Quran is the Commander of the Faithful Ali ibn Abi Talib (many verses of the Holy Quran are about him)
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How did Adam and Hawwa multiply?
Bismillah. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidil-Mursalin wa 'ala 'Alihi wa Sahbihi Ajma'in.
So the question is How did Adam and Hawwa multiply?
I'd like to know both Sunni ...
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The implications of twelver /ithna Ashari belief that fadak was gift /endowment to fatima?
I recently learnt that fadak was an endowment to fatima by the prophet of Islam and abu bakr confiscated it as per twelver
Fadak came under prophet/muslims in 628 CE.
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Question on Status of Islamic and Islam-related Sects
What status is agreed the following minor Islamic sects and partly Islam-related religions according to the four Sunni fiqh and the Shia School of Qom:
Muslim (with respect to marriage, heritage, etc....
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Does Shi'is believe Ali can't forget?
Question for Shi'i Muslims: Can Ali (RA) forget (anything) according to Shi'i fiqh (authentic citations/references such as hadith/fiqhi opinions preferred rather than a straight answer)?
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Did someone took birth in bayt ul mamur?
Shia believe Ali bin abi Talib was born inside Kaaba.
My question is does someone have birthplace as bayt ul mamur?
Bayt ul mamur is kaabah/qiblah of heavenly creatures located on highest heaven. ...
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Why arent Qasim, Abdullah, Ibrahim and Mohsin not considered among imams?
Qasim, Abdullah were born to Khadijah from loins of Prophet, Ibrahim to Maryam, prophets slave.
Muhsin was third son of Fatima and Ali.
My question is Hassan, Hussain are taken as imams, why arent ...
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