Sheikh Dr. Mehdi Hazari

You should refrain from it based on obligatory precaution

Yes

Yes

There is no objection to learning ilm al-irfan within the context of Islam. There are many books on the topic by scholars like Allamah Tabatabaei

If you know that by traveling you will not be able to fulfill your religious duties then you should not travel.

If they know they raised their voice, even if forgetfully, then they should pay the kaffarahً that is necessary for breaking the ‘ahd (feeding 60 poor people).

Collyrium is like an eye wash, but I do not know the details. Antimony (kohl) is like a dark/black eye liner

There is not problem in it if the entity is non-Muslim and you did not stipulate the interest

You can call them “they/them”, particularly if not doing so can cause problems. However they are still considered their biological sex according to Islam and that is how you must interact with them

1) No, as long as you didn’t turn away from the qiblah
2) if you did not reach the full extent of the ruk’u then the prayer is valid

She must be officially divorced for you to be able to contract temporary marriage with her

It is closer to the angels will not enter the room the dog is in. It is not haram to keep a dog as a pet but it is better to avoid it

There is no problem in that per se

There is no objection per se in doing so

Tajweed is not required for salat, what is necessary is proper recitation (as in the letters and accents). If you totally cannot pronounce the words then you should do the best you can and you do not need to repeat. But you should just work on correcting the past mistakes and improve

In this situation, there is no najasah or problem as long as you know that you washed sufficiently to remove everything. You do not need to pay attention to the odor

It is a mustahab prayer so it does not matter either way. But if you are concerned, then you can repeat it

There is no problem in that as long as it does not amount to neglecting her rights or disrespecting her

This is difficult, if you must move out to get married then you should simultaneously make sure to take care of her and fulfill her needs the best you can

There should be no problem in keeping it.

Futures trading on its own should be fine as long as it does not involve anything illegal or against Islam

It is allowed if it has scales.

That would be fine

Yes, he is not her blood brother so she must be in hijab in front of him.

It is not permissible for a husband to mistreat or neglect his wife in any way. He must treat her with kind attention, mercy and love, and he must maintain her as well. If this does not happen then she can seek intervention from the religious authority

Drawing a non-sculptured figure is allowed and it is allowed to draw a human being or an animal on a piece of paper or something.

This is not authentic

1) This report is only mentioned in one book without any source provided

2) It is reported that every Imam is either poisoned or killed, so, it is believed the same about our 12th Imam. But the way it will happen is not documented

It is derived from cow’s milk so it is halal

As a phrase it is meaningless, but these things should not be expressed by Muslims

1. This will depend on the type of error. Regardless, your wife is not haram to you, nor are you in ihram
2. This is not necessary to do so given they have already performed it

Yes, and you should delegate someone to complete the invalidated acts for you

Based on what you describe it should be fine

Yes, they must.

Yes, your ghusl is valid

Indeed the father has a special position because of the responsibility placed on him to maintain the family and act as a guardian.
However, Islam does not stipulate that he always knows best or that what he dictates is an absolute law. Rather, Islam teaches us that there should be cooperation and mutual respect in family matters and that in certain places, each should defer to the other.

If you truly did not know then you do not need to repeat the prayers

This feeling is sign that your heart is alive and that there is something inside you that is telling you not to repeat that sin. Thus, allow it to be a source of motivation and effort in His way

If there was water on the part you touched and you wiped with it then your wudhu is invalid. If you don’t know then you can proceed as if it did not

You can go to the toilet before, but you need to do wudhu before praying then

You can wipe it, or leave it until you finish. You do not have to stop the dhikr

You have to try to achieve facing the qiblah to the best of your ability, and if you are within 180 degrees of it then you are fine. I hope this helps

Yes, it is definitely a blessing and bigger reward to pray it in congregation, even when home

Please see here

http://shiastudies.com/en/amp/4793/congregational-prayer-salat-al-jamaah/

Agar razi nahj hayn to nikah sahi nahi ho ga

Only Allah knows why He arranged it that way, but it could be so there is a record and witnesses to confirm what we did

Shaytan knows that he can takes us away from Allah due to disobedience, thus, that is what he whispers

Sayyid Sistani still rules that it is not permissible to consume CBD even if it is not intoxicating

There should be no problem with that

You must return the item

Please see verse 23:5-7, this clearly points to its prohibition

This is reported in some of the Hadith. Thus, it is ok to visualize the noor in your mind and understand it as Allah’s divine guidance for us.

Allah created light and the Ahl al-Bayt are a part of that light

Yes, both are fine based on your description as long as the wiping is occurring downward, from direction of elbow to wrist

There’s no problem in it as long as you are not adopting Christian practices or promoting them

Yes, you can alert him and correct

You do not need to redo your prayers unless you know for sure that you did something to invalidate them

The first game with the crane seems fine, the other one would not be permissible if it was considered gambling

It is permissible

Not everybody will enter paradise, and so, the point of following the Ahl al-Bayt is going to the only door to Allah for the purpose of pleasing Him and being the best version of ourselves

I think your understanding is correct, that any behavior in extreme is not suitable. Thus, one shouldn’t be stern always or overly giddy

The salat is invalid and must be repeated

Sinful acts are tempting because it is the tool that shaytan uses to reduce us to our most basic tendencies. Thus, rather than ascend by shedding the worldly desires, we become seduced by them

Although your husband appears to be negligent of his duties, you should return to him and ask him to arrange the travel. Yes, because you must try to find a resolution despite his recalcitrant behavior, this begins by following the rules of Islam.

It is not required if you are not sure that it occurred.

Yes it is allowed on the stone

1) In general, it means that they ask Allah to open the door of His mercy to them, increasing their bounty and warding off evil

2) Yes

1) Validity of ghusl does not necessarily have any bearing on the correctness of a marriage contract.
2) No
3) Yes

There is no objection per se, as long as there is nothing unIslamic involved

It is not lying but you are bound by what you have agreed to

If you cannot find him or determine a way to give him the money he is owed then you should give the money as sadaqah

Your ghusl is valid

1) There is no problem with that

2) If you must do so then it should be with the intention of nadhr

3) Yes, if the head was covered then a sheep must be given as kaffarah based on obligatory precaution. If it cannot be done in Mina then it is fine to do it when you return

The intention for ghusl is for the entire act and it is sufficient that it is unspoken. Regardless, you should disregard your doubt if you are kathir al-Shak

If the reaction of your body is not sexual excitement then there is nothing you need to do; however, it is not permissible to have conversations that arouse such feelings with someone who is not yet your husband

You can recite the following dua from Imam Sadiq (p):

اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْوَاسِعِ الْحَلَالِ الطَّيِّبِ ، رِزْقاً وَاسِعاً حَلَالًا طَيِّباً بَلَاغاً لِلدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ ، صَبّاً صَبّاً 2 هَنِيئاً مَرِيئاً ، مِنْ غَيْرِ كَدٍّ وَ لَا مَنٍّ مِنْ أَحَدِ خَلْقِكَ إِلَّا سَعَةً مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْوَاسِعِ ، فَإِنَّكَ قُلْتَ ﴿ ... وَاسْأَلُوا اللَّهَ مِنْ فَضْلِهِ ... ﴾ 3 ، فَمِنْ فَضْلِكَ أَسْأَلُ ، وَ مِنْ عَطِيَّتِكَ أَسْأَلُ وَ مِنْ يَدِكَ الْمَلْأَى أَسْأَلُ

On the day of judgement, no one will care about the sins of others nor will they pay attention to anything other than their own deeds

If there is blood on the dried skin then it would be najis

She should not do so until the iddah is over

One should follow one marj’a and not switch based on what they consider to be reasonable or make sense. This is because the person is relying on that one jurist’s knowledge, experience and accurate derivation of the law. In fact, if one marj’a is known to be the most knowledgeable in all aspects then one should follow them solely given the confidence in their legal derivation

I am very sorry to hear about the troubles you are experiencing. Your husband must take care of you and show you affection, this is his Islamic responsibility. If you can, maybe ask someone to speak to him and remind him. In the meantime, recite Quran and dua because these are the best things to help solve our problems.
Abortion is not permissible unless it poses a serious harm to the mother or causes difficulty that is not normally bearable

Yes, it is permissible, but not the interest. You can take the loan but without the intention of paying interest, even if you end up paying it

L’ana is meant to be done as specified by the Holy Quran and authentic Hadith, irrespective of pronouncing Allah’s name in it

1) The inside of your mouth will not become impure and you do not need to purify it.

2) If the blood in your mouth is a lot then just spit it out. If you swallowed it then it is ok, you are not najis and you don’t need to do anything further

I am not sure of the ruling of Sayyid Khamenei on this matter, I believe you can still go for hajj. Sayyid Sistani says you can go for hajj if you have debt but it will not count as hajjatul Islam

Permission of the biological father (or paternal grandfather) is required for a woman who is a virgin unless they have withdrawn from involvement, which in the case of his anti-Islamic view may be the case.

It is permissible to use credit cards. There are no conditions per se

It is allowed as long as it is not accompanied by haram music. The criteria for permissibility is that it should not be suitable for gatherings of play and amusement.

If the husband remains a non-Muslim then the marriage becomes annulled

It is not permissible to do so because you cannot fulfill the requirements of standing. Thus, it is best to find a public park or other suitable place.

The rule still applies to a doctor visit, but if there is no other recourse and there is potential for harm or difficulty not normally bearable then it is allowed. But the doctor should be the same sex as the patient

No harm can come to your mother or you from such things. Take refuge in Allah and pray that your brother returns to guidance

1) You should pay the minimum number you are certain about

2) The daughter can pay it

3) Yes, you can give to relatives who maintenance you are not responsible for (parents, children, etc)

1. A person must fast until their age prevents them from doing so, there is specific age
2. If the sickness that prevented her from fasting continued from one month of Ramadhan to the next then those fasts do not have to be made up but a fidyah must be paid
3. No need for make up but the fidyah should be paid

If the woman become mustat’ee then she must go for Hajj (over spending that money on the lapsed prayers of deceased relatives).

1) Yes, you should specify in your will that the 1/3 of the estate should be spent on obligatory hajj, lapsed khums, etc.

2) No it is not permissible to do that. In general, a person has disposition over 1/3 of their estate and there are specific rules to adhere to. The same rule applies irrespective of how much money a person leaves behind. She still only has a right on 1/3 of the estate. However, she can ask her inheritors to fulfill those lapsed obligations for her

Your salat is valid and you do not need a new wudhu based on what you describe

1. According to Sayyid Sistani all of the required washes, whether 2, 3 or 7, are mutanajjis (assuming it is being done with little water), irrespective of color.
2. Yes, as long as you have washed off the najasah
3. If the tap water is connected to a source that is Kurr then yes.
3. Yes, if you are kathir al-shak, someone who doubts a lot

The answer to the question and the reason for the ruling is proof from the texts (Holy Quran and authentic Hadith), which the jurist examines and provides to us lay people. Although change to the body is allowed, damage and injury and purposeful loss of function are not. Taking hair off the body is none of those, not to mention it grows back. The same goes for other things done to the body.

Yes, it is not prohibited to get a tattoo per se.
The rulings of the jurist vary when it comes to matam, some say it is allowed and some say no. Sayyid Sistani has not ruled on it. You should follow your marj’a.

I imagine if matam were to cause severe harm, that was irreparable, then it might become haram

There is no objection in men and women engaging in such a discourse or discussion if the behavior of the participants is Islamically proper.

It is obligatory to return the Salam if it is possible for the person to hear you or understand you through some indication. Thus it is not required for the tv or online videos

There is no objection to killing insects if they are harmful

You can learn by reading this book:

https://www.al-islam.org/islam-faith-practice-history-sayyid-muhammad-rizvi

It is not required to make it up.

There is no problem in it.

It is not permissible based on obligatory precaution

Namaz, Quran aur dua ko pakrein. Aur bhanji ke saat bil kul kum baat karein ya mulaqat bil kul chhor dein

Allah’s justice is universal and as such it takes into account every detail. Thus, even if He forgives someone, it doesn’t mean you will not get justice, it’s just that He will administer it how He sees appropriate. Maybe by forgiving the person who wronged you, He will also forgive some other sin of yours or expiate you for something else. He is just, and His justice is always done

There are certain naqsh that might be mustahab, however, many of these things are not authentic

It is best to consult books on the history of the Quran.

https://www.al-islam.org/quran-islam-its-impact-and-influence-life-muslims-sayyid-muhammad-husayn-tabatabai/part-5-order

1) This is difficult to address from my perspective because this lack of intimacy can often reflect some underlying issues. That being said, it is best to seek counsel from a family or marriage therapist who can work through this with both of you.
You are in my prayers

2) Istikhara is not meant for these things, it is for situations when a decision cannot be made due to complete uncertainty. In your case, you should try to seek counseling or professional help that will solve your marital problems

1) It is not considered to be zinna but it is a major sin and should be avoided.

2) If it cannot(be avoided) then it would seem necessary to get married.

3) Resisting it can be done through fasting and prayer, and always staying in the company of people

There are some traditions that suggest green or black

1) It is best not to with the shrine of Sayyida Zaynab (p) present there

2) It is only recommended to do that, so you may do so or not

It is not allowed

There is no obligation requiring us to curse anyone, in fact, it is not allowed unless warranted by Allah, which He mentions in the holy Quran. What we are required to do is dissociate from them. This applies specifically to the enemies of Ahl Al-Bayt and those who usurped their rights. Moreover, there is no indication that our Imams forgave them.

Mecca, Madina, Karbala, Najaf, and some others where the infallible shrines are located

If you don’t know that there is any impure product in the lotion then you can assume it is pure.
There is no need to over-analyze it. Establishing whether something undergoes chemical change is not up to the scholar, it is established by an expert in that field who can verify that this change has actually occurred chemically.
Thus, unless you read the ingredients and see something that is a known impurity, then accept it as pure

1) If you have such products on your face/body then it is best to wash it off first and then perform wudhu. If the lotion has najis products in it then you cannot pray with it on.

2) According to Sayyid Sistani. The wool of the animal is pure, even if it is taken from a dead animal. I do not know about lanolin specifically

3) The establishment of chemical change has to be based on actual fact or information, so for example, a chemist shows that it has in fact converted from one substance to another

1) It is forbidden to kill anyone, Muslim or non-Muslim.
2. This is not entirely true
3. No, this is not a justification at all.

There is no khums due if you do not have any savings.

1) Buying and selling stocks/shares is permissible as long as it does not involve haram transactions/acts.

2) The same would apply to intraday

3) You must ascertain that there is nothing haram like usury. If there is, then you cannot invest.

Singing (ghina) of any kind is prohibited. Thus, it is better to recite the Quran in a relieving voice or supplications. These will help more

1. It is sufficient to just ask forgiveness
2. No, but you can seek forgiveness from Allah

Unintentional looking is not a sin, as long as you have not purposefully put yourself in a situation where it would surely happen (eg beach)

1) There should be no objection to it as long as there is no imposition upon your religion.

2) The rules of Allah are takleef, thus, we don’t always know the reasoning behind them but follow nonetheless. In this case, it may be their denial of Allah and faith that makes them in that state.

From what you describe your wudhu should be valid because you are continuously doing it

It can be any calamity that befalls a person, and just because we have free will to decide, doesn’t mean that Allah in His infinite knowledge doesn’t already know about it. He knows every choice we are going to make, even before we make it.

1. There is no problem in it
2. Yes
3. If one finds out after the prayer then that prayer is valid
4. It is allowed

There are some Hadith that suggest this:

See here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?gc6v9krln8xc03c

It is only required to put your palms on the ground.

It is permissible to eat meat that is cooked medium-rare or even rare

It does not count as shirk because it is a fleeting thought which you did not have any conviction in

1. Yes, it is permissible
2. Yes, it is valid

The purpose of our lives is to know Allah and gain closeness to Him. The challenge is to do so while living this life, meeting our needs and achieving successes. This begins with fulfilling our obligation to Allah and through it ascending. This last part is the key, while working for this life, how do we ascend to become better human beings and more spiritually enlightened?

Yes

Yes

1) You do not need to do ghusl

2) If the discharge gets on the clothes then they must be purified

No, this is istihadha, for which you must follow the rules based on amount of discharge

They are not counted among the Ahl al -Kitab but there is no problem in eating with them as long as you are not consuming something haram

It seems based on what you describe that it should be fine

Yes, it is permissible to do so if you cannot perform sajdah normally

Your ghusl is in order.

As long as you know it is washed then you are fine

1) You must impress upon them that it is reported that the Prophet (sawa) said that if you find a potential spouse for your child who is a believer and has good ethics then marry them. Thus, these are the criteria that we must use. Try to convince them by explaining this, and that the inflallibles married women from all different places and cultures

2) There is no such thing as absolute duty to one’s parents, otherwise we would have to obey them in every matter, even sinful things (Allah forbid). Yes, we must respect and listen to them, however they are not allowed to rule over and decide a child’s life because every human being is free. It is true we cannot completely follow the perfect example of the Imams, but we must try, and at least live by its philosophy.

I’m sorry to hear about this trouble you are facing, may Allah give you patience and relief. Other than the abuse that he inflicts upon you and it’s emotional and psychological impact, he cannot do anything to block or ruin your connection to Allah. Therefore, keep asking Him for help and relief. Although you should always maintain your respect to your father, you and your family (no one) should tolerate abuse or oppression. In this respect may only be not doing something bad in return to him. May Allah solve your problems

Nahjul Balaghah and other books of tradition are not entirely authentic. As you mentioned, only the Holy Quran is.

If you do not know who you have done gheebah of then just sincerely repent to Allah and believe in His forgiveness. Allah is Most Merciful

It goes without saying that Shia love Allah above all and that reverence and respect for His word supersedes everything. However, I think you are correct in saying that some Shia give more time to poetry and ritual behavior than worship and learning from the Quran. (Solution is) more emphasis on learning the holy Quran and greater time spent on it than other things. Unfortunately, this will require the efforts of parents, teachers and scholars, and a change in culture, which is not easy.

It is only mentioned to shave the head, and it is makruh to leave parts with hair. Thus, you can do so with electric trimmers

Yes, it is valid

1) Yes, it would need to be purified if impurity gets on it
2) It would be necessary if you know for sure it has spread there via the droplets. However, if you cannot see it because it is microscopic then you can assume it is not there and thus doesn’t require purifying. Establishing that impurity is there has to be by normal means (seeing with the eye and being certain of it)

You do not need to sell your gold to become obligated for Hajj. Moreover, if you and your husband do not have the earnings to afford it then it is not obligatory (at the moment).

This is not correct, although you have a responsibility to your husband (only), this does not mean that your family, particularly your parents, are not important anymore. The Holy Quran emphasizes our duty to our parents and family.

He can give the woman he performed temporary marriage with the time back and this will end the temporary marriage. The man can just terminate the temporary marriage, and if there is one month remaining, for example, he can just give it back to her. Then they can marry permanently

It is not required for a woman going to Hajj to be accompanied by a Mahram if her safety [on her own] is assured.

You will perform jabira wudhu. If the use of water is harmful for it, you should wash the parts around the wound from above downwards, in the usual manner of Wudhu. And it is better to pass a wet hand on it, if it is not harmful to do so. Therefore, you should place a clean and pure piece of cloth on it and pass a wet hand over that cloth.

If the child is not baligh then she must take permission before leaving the home. When she becomes baligh then she is not necessarily obliged to do so, however, she must consider respect for her parents and whether doing so will pain them.

There is no objection per se since no marriage has taken place. The only aspect to pay heed to is not engaging in conversation that is not permissible.

It is not required per se, but it should be done, particularly if there is risk of najasah coming on it

Not purposefully smelling the perfume during ihram should be expiated by feeding a poor based on obligatory precaution

The tafweedh referred to in some of the traditions is for religion, such that Allah has given them authority to administer it. But it is not for matters of creation or bounty, which is an extremist view and not accepted. In any case, if the contention is that they were given the authority of tasarruf by Allah then possibly it wouldn’t be problematic as a concept. Yet, again, the scholars say that the Hadith that point to this are weak in their chain of narrators and cannot be relied upon

You must request them not to give you any haram products to deliver. In the event haram money gets mixed with halal money and you don’t know it’s amount then you will need to take out khums based on the appropriate rules to rectify it

1) You can either start over or use the existing water to completely wash your face by starting at the hairline and wiping downward
2) Yes, you can raise your foot or toes, as long as it doesn’t alter the wiping procedure
3) Just bring your hand above the elbow and spread the water already on your arm through the unwashed area.

Please recite surah Al-Falaq and take out sadaqah

There is no problem in doing so

Yes, the only two days it is not permissible to fast are the Eids

A person’s lineage definitely continues through the daughter. Only for certain jurisprudential matters is the daughter different from the son

It is only necessary to wash it with water and there’s no reason to assume the dish washer or washing machine are not purifying it as long as unmixed water is used at some point (which is normally the case).

A woman’s deeds are between her and Allah, the husband has no role or influence on this. What Islam emphasizes is the proper treatment of both the spouses to each other. A certain amount of emphasis is given to the husband, as you point out in the Hadith, due to the fact that he is the wali and the responsibility of maintenance, which he will be asked about strictly, is upon him. Even then, women are not the slaves of men, and a man is not the intercessor of his wife.

There is no problem in him ordering vegetarian food from a non-Muslim restaurant as long as he doesn’t know that they are touching it with wetness

1. Ijtihad is the process of expending effort to derive Islamic laws from their sources (Quran and sunnah). This is what the mujtahid does

2. A marj’a is a mujtahid who people do taqleed of, not all mujtahids are marj’a

3. Can you please share where you get this term? In general, you must do taqleed of someone who you can be certain has properly derived the laws so that your obligations are fulfilled

4. Ayatollah and Hujjatul Islam are seminary terms for scholarly level whereas the others are titles for religious scholars used by laypeople

5. Instinbaat is the act of deriving the law from a source like Quran or Hadith (nass). Mukallaf is the person who is obligated to fulfill Allah’s commands

6. The experts do not differ. You must turn to the people who are familiar with the level of the scholars, there are the seminarians who can point them out

To determine which marj’a to follow you must ask those who know their qualities and level of knowledge, this is the high ranking scholars of the hawza who are familiar with the jurists and can give an accurate account of who is the most suitable to follow. Wilayat al-faqih is a jurisprudential term describing the guardianship of the jurist in matters related to religion and it’s administration. It’s implementation and scope differs amongst the various maraje

There should be no problem in it as long as there is no illegality or corruption involved.

The benefits of wearing it on a ring are mentioned in a tradition, it is unknown whether it would give the same benefits on a necklace. But we hope in Allah’s generosity

The question of why Allah has established His law in this way is not something we can answer. Only He knows the reason for it. Yet, He has provided provisions by which everyone would be protected, like you mentioned, a woman can take agency to divorce herself. Unfortunately, most people don’t know about these rights or they don’t consider including them in their marriage contract. As far as abuse is concerned, no one should live with it or tolerate it, and Islam has a strict policy against it. Once again, it is likely poor human implementation that does not protect the woman.

I hope you’re well. The examples you provided all have hamzatul wasl, please see here for some information:

https://firdawsacademy.com/tajweed-rules-part-two/

When a man and woman get divorced in Islam, each retains their own wealth and property. The only thing that must be given by the husband to the wife is the outstanding dowry (if the conditions require). There is no alimony in Islam, however, the father is fully responsible for maintaining the children. Although this is the basic rule of Islam, our religion advocates for awareness and empowerment so no person, especially women, are left without any income or livelihood after divorce.
Determining the permissibility of taking compensation from a lawsuit is not straightforward, because there are many conditions. Moreover, there are differences in the application of these rules based on the environment in which it is enacted.

The ahraz are only recommended so you can perform them with the hope Allah will accept it for all your children. I have not seen mention of salat after the supplication

There is no problem in doing so, you do not need to do your wudhu again

You can stand in line with them and pray but you must recite al-Fatiha and the other surah for yourself

There should be no problem as long as you are not promoting anything haram or transacting in the alcohol

We do not believe in these things and they have no legitimate effect

The obligatory precaution is to move the body part being washed (next) out of the water and then re-entering so that the intention of ghusl precedes the commencement of washing. However, some splashes from the tile are not significant, it is that you make the intention and then start washing (rather than being under a continuous flow of water during the intention). As such, just move your entire body out of the stream of water, then immerse your head/neck and continue to your right and left sides.

It is a blessing in that it represents and is spiritually connected to the infallible. Thus, it can foster positivity and goodness, God willing.

It is not all haram, only the money from the sale of alcohol, pork, etc.

Only the money from the sale of alcohol and other prohibited items would be haram.

It is not permissible to do so as a form of prostitution

These are always tough circumstances to navigate because we must maintain our respect and care for our parents while simultaneously upholding the rights of our spouse. As such, maybe it is best to strike a balance and rotate visiting the two mosques so both your parents and wife are happy. On the other hand, realize that your wife has left the familiarity of her home and family to live with you and your parents, so maybe make an effort to accommodate her, and in turn she will feel a greater desire to do the same. It is hard to please everyone, so uphold their rights to the best of your ability

Yes, you can ignore that doubt for your past wudhu

As long as you are confident that you have washed all parts of your arms then it doesn’t matter if your hair sticks up.

The qadha of maghrib, isha and fajr must be done aloud (and not under your breath)

This is the rule of Allah, only He knows why He made them najis. There are Hadith about the dog, but they do not provide any reasoning why the rule is as it is

Although these traditions suggest immunity from the pain of the grave, it is not such that merely performing those acts will save you, it is about overall how obedient you are to God and how you have led your life in it’s entirety. Just performing these acts does not absolve you from your sins

The soul is the “command of God” as described by the Holy Quran. It is directed by God and gives a person and every living creature life, as well as potential to act, move and respond to the world. It is also the source of belief in God if cultivated by the person. It is also the source of belief in God if cultivated by the person

1) It is not permissible to deal with pig products at all, your job should be fine other than that.

2) Any earning that you received from dealing in pork must be given away in sadaqah

It is not allowed in Islam that anyone mistreats another person or acts rudely to them. But, if you must respond to your mother, then you should observe respect and reverence for her position. I cannot say responding loudly is a major sin, but it is best to maintain proper behavior towards one’s parents

1) Mahr is given by the groom/husband to the bride/wife, and should be appropriate for her social status. It is something of value you ask for.

2) You can also ask for anything else that is reasonable, including the proxy of divorce, as long as it allowed in Islam. You can consult the website of your marj’a for more details

Children should not leave the house without the permission of the parents in any circumstance

It shouldn’t be haram if the purpose is to guide people to what is right, as long as it is not explicit in the descriptions

Tajweed is not wajib, what is required is proper recitation of the Arabic

1) The salat is valid

2) You do not need to make it up

If your ignorance was not willful then your prayers are fine.

If you knew how to do it properly and were heedless then you must repeat the prayers and other acts of worship

It is reported for Sunday of Dhul Qa’dah- 4 units with Fatiha, 3 ikhlas and once each of Falaq and Naas, followed by 70 astaghfar and la hawla wa la quwwata ila billah.
Then after the prayer recite:

يا عَزِيزُ يا غَفَّارُ، اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وذُنُوبَ جَمِيعِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ والْمُؤْمِناتِ فَإِنَّهُ لا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ الَّا انْتَ

It is mustahab, so you can pray it any time with intention of rajaa al-matlubi

It is not necessarily the same between Quranic recitation and dhikr, but the way you have described is correct

This Hadith is in the books of Ahl al-Sunnah, our scholars have refuted it because it is not authentic and it does not match what the Quran says

The response to this is not so simple as one Hadith or wasiyyah. Here is the Hadith in Kafi:

قال له: يا عليّ تفي بما فيها من موالاة مَن والى الله ورسوله، والبراءة والعداوة لمن عادى الله ورسوله، والبراءة منهم، على الصبر منك، وعلى كظم الغيظ، وعلى ذهاب حقّك، وغصب خمسك، وانتهاك حرمتك؟
فقال: نعم يا رسول الله

Also see the explanations here:

https://www.al-islam.org/tragedy-al-zahra-doubts-and-responses-jafar-murtadha-al-amili/part-7-why-did-al-zahra-have-open-door

It is not permissible to shave the beard and take a fee for it based on obligatory precaution

1) If a prize bond is like a lottery then it is prohibited

2) Savings certificates and bonds from a non-Muslim entity are allowed as long as one does not stipulate any interest

No, it is not necessarily a sin.

1. Although the eldest son bears some special responsibility, especially with respect to the father, all the children should take care of the parents
2. They should agree among themselves to care for the parents, there is no set formula
3. The daughters should certainly do so
4. This requires patience and interaction to address why it is happening. Sometimes a family conversation will help, or consulting with a scholar or professional to discuss the issues

It should be fine if she said that there is no problem

According to Ithna ‘Ashari madhhab this is not a valid way to perform divorce. It requires two male witnesses and a certain formula.

1) You can give them help and assistance, you do not need to assume that they are not working or anything similar to that.

2) Not necessarily and it is not up to you to determine this

You can break your fast if the pain or difficulty from it is unbearable, or if there is the potential for harm. You can do this at any time when it becomes unbearable. In such a case, you would just make up the fast after the month of Ramadhan. If you do not make it up before the next month of Ramadhan, then you must pay kaffarah based on obligatory precaution.

There is no problem providing treatment to patients who are seeking it

Ghusl of any kind is done either irtimasi or tartibi. Which means it is either by immersion or sequentially as detailed in the Islamic laws manual

1) You must only wipe the foot and three fingers width will suffice. You should not wash the foot.

2) Knuckle greeting or thinking of sinful things does not break wudhu. If the makeup has something najis in it then you cannot pray with that on

It is prohibited to do so and one must ask forgiveness from Allah. Fasting is a good way to control the desires and reminding oneself that Allah is watching.

All of them must always maintain respect and compassion to the other. However, a husband must maintain his family and provide for their needs. He is also responsible for raising and educating his children. The children must be dutiful and observe the highest respect. Other than this, there are no specific duties.

Your obligation in Islam is to your husband and children just as his is to you. Anything in addition to this is a form of respect and compassion (towards the in laws) and not necessarily an obligation

Yes, you can do so

This is the common challenge for every person, to let go of the personal ego and submit to Allah. Moreover, we must search for our own shortcomings and recognize that we may have caused hurt to others.

If prayers and supplication cannot solve the issue then sometimes we need help from professionals who can work out the cause of the issue and provide a suitable way to resolve it.

Recite a lot of astaghfar and the following

وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا * وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ وَمَنْ يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَالِغُ أَمْرِهِ قَدْ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدْرًا {الطلاق:2-3}

Yes, there is no problem in that

Jinn are mentioned in the traditions, and there are means by which we can safeguard from them. But it is not known that they play pranks or can physically change things to bother us. There is no reason to believe they are affecting you mentally or otherwise

You do not need to become overly worried about this. Keep a separate area and cloths for prayers and anything that you don’t know has not been touched with wetness can be accepted as pure

If it is a mosque then it is not allowed in the state of haydh. But this rule does not apply if it is a center or imambargah

It does not invalidate the salat

From the sound of it you do not have control on this condition. Thus, you should continue to do your ghusl and wash away anything that was discharged, and then perform wudhu thereafter. You do not need to repeat the ghusl.

Yes, you can use the washing service and assume that your clothes are pure

There are some books that report this name but many prominent scholars state that this story is not authentic

Yes it is permissible

There is no problem in whistling.

Only the surahs must be read aloud in those prayers

Marriage requires patience, sometimes more from one spouse than the other, and Rasulallah has stressed that husband’s should be merciful to their wives. But lack of control, abuse and mistreatment that are ongoing is not good, hence sometimes we need to seek help if it is not improving. Thus, communicate openly with her and express how you feel when she does this, and ask her to work on the relationship with you.

If the problems in a marriage don’t get better then that’s when you might consider counseling or help from an expert because sometimes there are underlying issues

Allah in the application of these traits is no way like us because He does not require such means to implement or express His will. The use of terms like His pleasure or anger is so we can understand and relate our actions with respect to Him. Otherwise how will we know or understand that He has accepted our acts or not. Moreover, it is how we understand the degree to which our acts can get better. As such, belief is good, but He loves the pious. Doing good is something He tells us to do, but He loves those who do it with sincerity.

Swearing an oath must be by the name of Allah

There is no reason not to consider all the water coming from the shower head to be kurr.

No, it does not, in this case we are talking about jurisprudential purity.

Lying is not permissible to anyone

1. It is not true, the reward for good is based on faith and sincerity
2. It is not haram per se, but you cannot consider yourself a sayyid from a jurisprudential perspective

There is no answer from most maraje on this issue, but the recommendation is not to marry them if there is negative effect on your or future children’s beliefs

This is not really prescribed in the Quran, but there is no problem in it.

The intimate relationship between a husband and wife should be based on love and mutual attraction, and there are times it may not be occurring to any number of reasons. However, a wife is not allowed to deny her husband that without a valid reason and for a protracted period of time.

There is no problem in looking at social media and benefitting from its good content. However, if the presence of certain inappropriate content is causing you to sin or deviate from religion then it must be avoided.

It is not prohibited to beat the chest, even in a strong manner, out of sorrow for Imam Hussain (p). We do a lot of things that are potentially harmful to the body (overeating, not exercising), but it is not a violation of the religion because it does not rise to the level of severe harm. Thus, although it’s good to fast, performing matam is ok too. Each person expresses their own way of love for Imam, as long as it’s not haram we should respect them and not compare one to another

Have you been paying khums?
If the earnings are entirely halal then there is no problem in any acts of worship (as long as khums was taken out on it), even if his job entailed haram transactions.

Do you mean blood money for the act of donating blood? If so, the answer is no, because the act of donation is voluntary and there is no harm being caused nor rights being violated

She would need to agree because the conditions of khul’a are that the wife has aversion and she gives a badhl. Moreover, a new marriage contract would need to be enacted. Thus, if you would like to remarry her then you have to determine her willingness.

A new marriage contract would need to be enacted for you and her. For what you heard, it is for a different situation, someone who has divorced his wife and returned/remarried her twice, then upon the third divorce there is a requirement of her marrying another man (and intercourse), getting divorced from him, and then she can marry the first husband again.

Walima is recommended for a couple of events, birth of a child, circumcision of male child, marriage and completion of hajj. They are usually done immediately after the event (criteria vary) and should not be done to show off or be excessive. Moreover it is best to feed the poor in these events

There is no prohibition on gathering or buying things per se. It is not done out of respect for the tragedy of Ahl al-Bayt. Thus, if any such act causes disrespect then it should not be done. Other than that, people should proceed within reason

This verse describes the position of authority to which we must be obedient. Thus, in applying this to our life we must first adhere to what they say with conviction and remain persistent. When trouble happens, we must turn and take recourse in their code of morality and justice. As such, the verse emphasizes our alignment with Ahl al-Bayt.

Abortion is only allowed if the mother’s life is danger or there is risk of serious harm on her

It is only required to wash the part that is at the bottom/tip of the chin, but it doesn’t hurt to pass the hand over the rest of the beard anyway.

I hope you’re well. Sometimes this feeling of distance or lack of connection with Allah is because we do not understand our own self. We are weak and constantly in need, and our very existence is out of our control. Thus, there must be an all-powerful being who provides. This is Allah. And we must “see” Him with the eyes of our hearts. To do this, you must turn off your mind and senses to everything else. Try disconnecting and worshipping quietly in the darkness. Focus on His oneness and allow His love to enter your heart. This will get better with reading and understanding the Quran and prayer.

Yes, they are your blood relatives, so, within the boundaries of Islam, you must ask about them and treat them kindly

You must maintain respect and dignity towards her. You may be able to make the point indirectly to her (by recounting a story of Sayyida Fatima or Zaynab) or do so in a gentle manner.

They are certainly acceptable and must be considered as a means of treatment if necessary (as long as it does not entail anything haram).

Yes, they are pure and halal

Yes perform sajdatay as-sahw based on obligatory precaution

Do you mean paying sadaqah for missed prayer? If so, this is not an option, missed prayers must be made up.

If you absolutely cannot perform ghusl then you should do tayammum instead

There is no problem in doing. Different people need different ways of connecting to Imam Hussain (p) and feeling the tragedy of Karbala. As long as it does not introduce false things into religion or cause one to go astray, there is nothing bad in doing it.

There is no religious significance to this.

It is sufficient if the water passes over it and washes it. Thus, you are fine if you know that has happened

It is not haram per se, however, Sayyid Sistani says that if it causes serious harm then it is not allowed.

There are some reported traditions that the Imams, including Imam Mahdi (atf), know of our actions and see them. This is likely because if they are to intercede or bear witness on our behalf then they would need to know what we do. Moreover, it is a form of beneficence from them to us, such that they thank Allah when we do good and ask forgiveness (for us) if we mistakenly do wrong.

As long as the mark on the skin does not act as a barrier to the water then there is no problem

We believe that when Imam Mahdi (atf) reappears he will fight the forces of evil and injustice and many will die. This may be what you’re referencing

Marriage is one of the very important things we should do in life because it fulfills the basic needs, not only physical, but companionship and the means to carry on your lineage. This strengthens faith and supports adherence to religion

If we repent sincerely and stop sinning then He will guide us. You will need to make-up the missed fasts and pay any applicable kaffarah, and make up the prayers

Only khums will be due on it

It is not haram per se. If you are a man

It is not permissible to work with things that are haram or promote them in any way.

I hope you’re well. There is no problem in it as long as the music is not haram (suitable for gatherings of amusement and play)

There are many ways of permissible contraception, condoms, diaphragm and pills are all allowed. Coitus interruptus is makrooh

It is permissible as long as there is no corruption or deception involved

Allah forgives all sins (except association with Him) and He forgives people often (over and over) when they seek it

The simplest answer to this is the fact that:
1) The Holy Quran, unlike other books of religion, is only in Arabic
2) If you pick up a copy of the Quran from anywhere in the world, it will be exactly the same
3) It was preserved through memorization, thus a written form was not the only means of keeping it preserved

1) Yes, there was a difference in the form of recitation and sounding, but the scripture, content and meaning are the same

2) This is just a normal process of change in the use of language and pronunciation. All languages undergo change in how they are spoken over many years

Of course, our fate is ultimately in our hands in the sense that we have to choose, and those choices will have consequences. We can even change our minds and choose differently, which will then alter the course of our life. Regardless, Allah, with His infinite knowledge knows what we will choose and which course we will take even before we do so.

1) Shaytan refused to prostrate in front of Adam (as), he always believed and worshipped Allah. He not only disobeyed Allah but He refused to repent and still considered himself better than Adam. Thus, he never sought forgiveness, and was defiant

2) Allah does not create evil or the potential to be evil, it is the power of choice and temptation that causes creation to err. God is all-Forgiving, but Shaytan was arrogant and didn’t want forgiveness, instead he defiantly dared Allah that he will cause His creation to go astray

Only Allah knows what He plans or wills. When the Quran says that He guides who He wills it is a result of our effort to believe, those who willfully disbelieve are allowed to go astray. Shaytan was guided, he chose to go astray

Please see below for information on this:

https://www.al-islam.org/al-serat/vol-8-no-3-4/fast-ashura-sayyid-saeed-akhtar-rizvi/fast-ashura

If you think that she has left that sinful behavior behind and is now pious then you can cautiously proceed. Otherwise, if the doubt in her trustworthiness is too much then you must consider that seriously given it can impact any future relationship. We should not overlook sinful behavior unless it has been repented. But, people can change, so you must determine this

This takes many decades of study and dedication. It can only be achieved by studying in the seminary

If you are a person who frequently doubts them you should ignore it and assume the ghusl is correct. Moreover, you only doubted whether you passed wind so ghusl is correct even if you don’t have wiswas

There is no harm

Yes, as long as it is for the purpose of treatment and does not result in loss of dignity

Yes, as long as the water reaches all parts

You must spit it out, and if it is difficult then you can try to keep a tissue and spit into that

It is best to close and not work at all. But if you are compelled then there is no problem in it.

It is not permissible to expose the private parts to anyone except the spouse. In the case of an essential exam then it is allowed otherwise it’s not.

1) There are several. Tafseer al-amthul by Shaykh Nasir Makarem, Tafseer al-Mizan by Allamah Tabatabaei, and others as well.

2) There are many ways, but they should all involve understanding. So, you can pick a word like sabr and see how it is used in different ayahs. Or understand the connection between words like qalb and iman, and how they describe human nature. Memorization is not easy, and it might not be what is most important. Instead it is better to understand and apply the Quran

The ghusl of medium istihadha should be performed once during the day based on obligatory precaution. There is no makeup for the ghusl, but you can perform it (and wudhu) before the prayer.

If you did not perform ghusl for medium istihadha and that was your state then your prayers were void and they must be repeated. You must act according to the level of your istihadha otherwise the salat is void.

There is no logic that can necessarily explain this behavior. Instead, consider how someone holds the picture or article of clothing of their deceased relative or kisses it. This gesture just signifies how important that symbol of the relative is to them. In the same way people associate the flag with the holy people and by it, a form of emotional blessing (hence the wiping). They are not worshiping it, it is just a symbol

Gender reassignment is only valid if both the internal and external organs are changed according to Sayyid Sistani. Thus, if only the external is changed then the person maintains the sex of their birth. If such a change occurs as described above then seemingly the woman who used to be a man will apply the rules of being a woman

It is backbiting if you say something derogatory about another person in their absence, irrespective of whether you meant harm or not. The only way it is not is when the person does the bad thing being spoken about openly or you are trying to protect others from their bad actions

There is no penalty or sin if you did not know

Anything that is مسكر or intoxicating is prohibited according to Sayyid Sistani

I hope you’re well. It is not wrong to have professional goals and to earn a good salary, especially when you support others and do good with it. The problem arises when it becomes your only objective in life and worse, it takes you away from Allah. Thus, one should pursue it with the intention of pleasing and serving Allah, and perform the necessary obligations like khums and zakat if Allah gives to them. Being God centered is good and necessary, we just have to integrate it into our lives, which we must live in this world

1) You should pay for the lesser number of days you are as close to certain about - so, in your case, 3
2) It must be 60 poor Shia Muslims
3) Yes
4) A poor person is defined as someone who does not have enough money or ability to cover 1 year of living expense

1) The rules are not always given an explanation, this is just religious obligation
2) You will need to feed 60 Shia to fulfill the kaffarah

1 & 2 Sayyid Sistani says you should avoid doing so and it is good if you ask for forgiveness

Gheebah is not halal on anyone, speaking about anyone only becomes permissible when the conditions are met (e.g. they are oppressors, openly fasiq, or harming others)

There is no problem in doing so if there is nothing haram involved or it doesn’t support anything corrupt

This rule applies to debt incurred for continuous living expenses like a home or car, and not for temporary expenses. Thus, your student debt cannot be deducted from the khums amount

Salman al-Farsi (p) always searched for the truth and his sincerity and love for Allah and Rasulallah (sawa) made him high in status. It is the search and drive to please Allah that makes us rise. Even if the Imam is in occultation, he helps us, but only if we help ourselves. Every person has the same opportunity, it’s just that some make use of it and others don’t

You must try to convince him of it’s importance by pointing to the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain (p). Moreover, seek the help of local scholars. But in the end, if he is praying and fulfilling all his wajib requirements then maybe he commemorates know his heart. Regardless, just gently remind him of it’s importance and insha-Allah He will open his heart

It is not wajib if they will not heed your words

There is no such statement by the Imam and it goes against what we know of his dignity and strength. He was supplicating in those last moments

It is not permissible to work for or associate with an entity that has enmity to Muslims

I hope you’re well. It is not good to judge anyone or think negative thoughts about people, but it is not necessarily a sin.

You can recite the verse:


اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا وَ عَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ سَيَجْعَلُ لَهُمُ الرَّحْمٰنُ وُدًّا

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. يَا اَللهُ يَا اَللهُ يَا اَللهُ اَلْاَمَانُ اَلْاَمَانُ اَلْاَمَانُ مِنْ زَوَالِ الْاِيْمَانِ يَا دَآئِمَ الْمَعْرُوْفِ يَا قَدِيْمَ الْاِحْسَانِ وَ يَا هَادِيَ الْمُضِلِّيْنَ اِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَ اِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِيْنُ وَ صَلَّي اللهُ عَلٰي خَيْرِ خَلْقِهٖ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهٖ اَجْمَعِيْنَ.

This dua is recommended for all purposes:

اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَطَعْتُكَ فِي أَحَبِّ الْأَشْيَاءِ إِلَيْكَ وَ هُوَ التَّوْحِيْدُ، وَ لَمْ أَعْصِكَ فِي أَبْغَضِ الْأَشْيَاءِ إِلَيْكَ وَ هُوَ الْكُفْرُ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا بَيْنَهُمَا، يَا مَنْ إِلَيْهِ مَفَرِّي آمِنِّي مِمَّا فَزِعْتُ مِنْهُ إِلَيْكَ. اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيَ الْكَثِيْرَ مِنْ مَعَاصِيْكَ، وَ اقْبَلْ مِنِّي الْيَسِيْرَ مِنْ طَاعَتِكَ‏، يَا عُدَّتِي دُوْنَ الْعُدَدِ، وَ يَا رَجَائِيْ وَ الْمُعْتَمَدَ، وَ يَا كَهْفِيْ وَ السَّنَدَ، وَ يَا وَاحِدُ يَا أَحَدُ، يَا قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اَللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَ لَمْ يُوْلَدْ وَ لَمْ يَكُنْ لَهٗ كُفُواً أَحَدٌ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِحَقِّ مَنِ اصْطَفَيْتَهُمْ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، وَ لَمْ تَجْعَلْ فِي خَلْقِكَ مِثْلَهُمْ أَحَداً، أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلٰى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِهٖ، وَ تَفْعَلَ بِي مَا أَنْتَ أَهْلُهٗ اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِالْوَحْدَانِيَّةِ الْكُبْرٰى، وَ الْمُحَمَّدِيَّةِ الْبَيْضَاءِ، وَ الْعَلَوِيَّةِ الْعُلْيَا، وَ بِجَمِيْعِ مَا احْتَجَجْتَ بِهٖ عَلٰى عِبَادِكَ، وَ بِالاِسْمِ الَّذِيْ حَجَبْتَهٗ عَنْ خَلْقِكَ فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ مِنْكَ إِلاَّ إِلَيْكَ‏، صَلِّ عَلٰى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِهٖ، وَ اجْعَلْ لِي مِنْ أَمْرِيْ فَرَجاً وَ مَخْرَجاً، وَ ارْزُقْنِيْ مِنْ حَيْثُ أَحْتَسِبُ وَ مِنْ حَيْثُ لاَ أَحْتَسِبُ، إِنَّكَ تَرْزُقُ مَنْ تَشَآءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ.

You should not depart or abandon your marital home and if things are very bad then it is best to consult with a local scholar to mediate. Dua is good but resolution of issues requires us to act. I am praying for you

The husband cannot force or stop the wife from wearing hijab because it is an obligation by Allah and must be followed

There is no objection in doing so per se. However, if going to the event amounts to a disrespect to the suffering and sorrow of Ahl al-Bayt then it should be avoided

See below for some general duas:

http://www.duas.org/ailmentsbaqsal.htm

There is no problem in any form of pleasant behavior (smiling, initiating conversation) as long as it is not meant to attract attention, the same goes for the ornamentation or perfuming. Softening of the voice usually applies when a woman is reciting something (e.g. religious poetry), it is not a criteria for ordinary speech.

If the actions I described above are overt and become a source of getting the attention or sinful thoughts then it must be avoided. But, in a professional atmosphere this should not be a problem with proper Islamic decorum.

It is permissible to give the tour if proper Islamic etiquette is observed and saying salam first is actually recommended

Masturbation during ihram (hajj) is treated like intercourse. Assuming you did so before reaching muzdalifah, you must pay kaffarah and repeat it. However, there is no restriction on marriage. The kaffarah is to sacrifice a camel or cow. You must try to determine when you committed the act, and it seems, if you did it repeatedly then determine with as much certainty when. The hajj must be repeated yourself

There is no mention of the use of modern means and we don’t know what will be there state or usage after he reappears. It is entirely possible, but then again, he will stop all corrupt and immoral material so maybe it will be limited

In general, working with usurious transactions is not allowed. In this case, you are only working as a “middle man” between two non-Muslim entities. Thus there should be no problem in it. Your earning is halal

He states they are najis based on precaution

https://ar.lib.eshia.ir/27537/1/25

You can eat the food that has no meat or chicken (as long as you know it is not halal and you don’t know that any wetness transferred from their skin to the food

1) It is obligatory for a Muslim man, born into Islam or converted, to be circumcised in general. There are no shar’i requirements other than to believe in the oneness of God, the messenger Muhammad (sawa) and the other tenets of faith. This is what makes you a Muslim and makes it permissible to marry a Muslim woman, whether she is sayyid or not.

2) It can be done after, but should not be delayed. It is only a requirement for tawaf

The prisoners were released from Damascus and finally made it back to Madina a few days after Arba’een

Yes, when someone does an injustice to another person then some form of restitution or reparation is needed. When we do something wrong against another person and don’t seek forgiveness from Allah and them, then if Allah does not punish us in this world He will make us account in the next. Thus, we should ask forgiveness immediately and seek to repair our mistake. On the other hand, Kaffarah is offered by a person who breaks certain laws that Allah has made (like breaking fast without a valid reason).

This is known by the scholars of high status at the hawza. From my knowledge, they suggest that Shaykh Wahid al-Khorasani and Shaykh Ishaq al-Fayadh are most knowledgeable after Sayyid Sistani

According to his eminence the non-Ahl Al-kitab are najis (not precaution)

https://www.masaha.org/book/view/5066

See 107-108

1) Istikhara is to ask Allah to choose for us a path for which we are very confused. It is performed by taking the name of Allah.

2) You should always rely on Allah, but He has given us reasoning and mind to think and apply. If we didn’t use our reasoning then every person will only sit a wait for a sign of what to do and no one would improve or learn. We must use our reasoning and knowledge and simultaneously ask Allah to guide us to the best course

Any form of superstition or trying to predict the future with these approaches is not allowed.

It is permissible

Indeed, Sayyid Sistani says that it cannot be worn if it becomes a source of fitna or general disapproval. This is certainly a possibility, and maybe even likely, in the West. Thus, wearing a face mask, if done with the intention of not allowing people to see your face, or at least to the extent of hiding the parts that are attractive and being stared at, should suffice - Sayyid Sistani says it must be covered and does not mention the niqab. Yet, remember that this is situational and does not constitute a continuous requirement

There is no mention of this, moreover, they are najis and paradise is pure

I have no opinion on this, I only submit to Allah. As far as the application of law, it is not so simple as punishing someone, there are many rules and criteria that determine the outcome

Non-Muslims are religiously not permitted to enter the holy mosque of Mecca or Madina (Prophet’s mosque). The Saudi government also prohibits people from entering the city. Moreover, one cannot enter Mecca without ihram, so therein lies the restriction anyways. Sayyid Sistani says it is not permissible to enter the city of Mecca without ihram (except for a few cases, which would not apply anyway), thus it would be impermissible for them given they don’t wear ihram

You can use hot or cold water when doing ghusl of any kind

Arabic will be the language spoken in paradise based on reported traditions

The goal of going to the hawza is to learn and share what you gain of knowledge, it is not necessarily to become a scholar or speaker. Scholarly work and giving speeches are tools by which a knowledgeable person imparts what is important. I mention this because the course of becoming a “scholar” is more than just learning, it is about building trust with others and engendering lofty qualities. As such, you should endeavor to study in any way that is available (read books, join online classes, attend local lessons). With sincere intention and life-long learning as the goal, speaking and scholarship come naturally

It is not required to say it.

It is haram

There are many documented practices that clearly indicate the tyranny and corruption of Yazid. These include threatening and killing for political reasons, corruption of religious law, bribery and slander. Please read here for more details:

https://www.al-islam.org/life-imam-husayn-research-and-analysis-baqir-shareef-al-qurashi/allegiance-yazid

If the hair system and adhesive constitute a barrier to the water reaching the skin then they must be removed before performing wudhu and ghusl

The only conditions in which abortion is permissible is if the mother’s life is in danger or if there is serious unbearable difficulty that would come to her. The doctors’ word that the child will die does not legitimize abortion. In general, abortion is allowed in the cases I mentioned above until the soul enters (4th month) after which it is not allowed based on obligatory precaution

Nafaqah or the husband maintaining the wife is not obligatory in temporary marriage

If he terminated the temporary marriage then you will just need to reenact another temporary marriage

We must understand Allah with our hearts. Although it is not appropriate to ponder on His being or existence, we must recognize His right on us and see Him through His creation. According to a tradition, it is reported that we should know:
1. Know Him by understanding what He has done subtly (the things He does that we don’t even realize or sense)
2. What He has done with us (your own state)
3. What He expects from us
4. What takes you away from your religion

The traditions tell us that if we find a prospective mate who is a believer and has good morals/ethics then we should marry them. Physical attraction is not a criteria. Yet, being human it is hard not to consider it, thus, it is not a sin or a problem if you were not to marry him. However, consider that maybe this is who Allah has meant for you and that if married, you will find not only attraction but fulfillment as well. It is in the bounds of marriage that true attraction develops

Yes, it is obligatory. You must remind them if they mistakenly did not charge you. Often they will appreciate your honesty and will let it go.

Sayyid Sistani says that existing debt (current amount) on major life needs (house, car, etc) can offset khums. If the loan/debt is according to what I described then you do not need to take out khums

1) Dhuhr prayer commences at the time of zawal and adhan is done. If you are not praying congregational Friday prayers then you can pray immediately once adhan is complete.

2) Friday prayer is not obligatory

Prayer and every obligation we fulfill must be about obedience first and foremost. Thus, even if you have these feelings you will still pray and simultaneously work on creating sincerity and love for Allah to make the prayer more meaningful

The verses must be clarified through the Hadith of the m’asoom, which indicate that it should be a light tap. Rather, it likely should never reach even that stage. Please read this exchange:

https://www.al-islam.org/new-perspective-women-islam-fatma-saleh-sayyid-moustafa-al-qazwini/chapter-7-disciplinary-action

The answer to both is no, serving alcohol and pork is absolutely forbidden, even to those who might consider it acceptable to consume.

I have not read any mention of it in the reports or traditions, there may be, but I just haven’t seen. Regardless, just because someone is from Iraq or Iran does not make them of higher status than someone from Pakistan or Afghanistan, just like being Sayyid doesn’t automatically make you higher than non-Sayyid. The Quran attests that the best ones are those with piety. Moreover, just look at the mothers of our Imams, several of them were not Arabs

Read the tasbih of Sayeda Fatima (p)

Dua of Imam Sajjad (p)
http://www.duas.org/sajjadiya/s29.htm

Other duas here
https://www.duas.org/rizq-desktop.htm#SAFEGUARD_A

You can also recite:
وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا * وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ وَمَنْ يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَالِغُ أَمْرِهِ قَدْ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدْرًا {الطلاق:2-3}

A woman’s mahrams include her mother and father’s brothers, the nephews, and grandfathers

The rad al-madhalim should not affect your hajj - May Allah accept all your acts of worship

The soul is the “command of Allah” as the Holy Quran describes. It is by which we become alive and have honor. As reported in the traditions, it is the source of belief, motion, desire, strength and potential. This is different from the self (nafs), which is the animated part of us that essentially makes us human.

As long as you are of legitimate birth and are adil then there is no problem with it

You should sincerely ask forgiveness of Allah and repent. The consequences of sin might be averted by sincere repentance and acts that will expiate the sin. Moreover, there is no reason to believe that your wife or daughter will commit the same sin. Be resolved to reform and not return and insha-Allah He will guide and help

You must take every precaution that no disrespect comes to the name of any m’asoom. Thus, advising people to recycle would be appropriate and taking other efforts to make sure there is no disrespect. It would be good if the volunteers alert the recipients of the bottles that the name is sacred and that they should please recycle

You need to only write it down as such in the marriage contract, specifying the amount and time of delivery, and also include any relevant conditions

I’m sorry you’re experiencing these difficulties, may Allah make it easy for you. You should not give credence to any talk of black magic or evil eye. Instead, recognize that circumstances can sometimes be difficult because of various factors that are not in our control. It is through this that we come to find out how much dependence we have on Allah. Moreover, this will show you how committed you and your fiancé are to each other, which might also point to the state of your future marriage. Take this as a learning opportunity and work hard to remove external influences from your relationship. Engage in prayer and fasting for patience. I am praying for you. If this has become very difficult, you and your fiancé should consider talking to someone who can help you work through these issues

It is not permissible to lie or use any other such means in order to earn a living or carry out any transaction for that matter. Islam strongly obligates that we follow the terms of a contract irrespective of how hard it is on our lives. I pray that Allah makes it easy for you, remember that if you remain within His boundaries, He will reward you and open a door, insha-Allah

This is takleef or obligation Allah has placed on us. We don’t always have a reason behind it. In this case, we might assume that the eldest son must bear some of the father’s responsibility and act as a pillar for him after his death. But that doesn’t mean the other children can’t pray for him or make up his lapsed prayers

There is no problem in doing so at any point in the prayer if it is done as a dua.

We are definitely influenced by our past mistakes, which sometimes take a long time to repair. Thus, doubt, temptation and struggle persist. Yet, even in the absence of sin, doubt is a human weakness, and it is a test of a believer. This is because our reality and everything that sustains us is restricted to this world. However, when you detach from it and reduce your dependence on things, that’s when your heart starts to achieve true certainty. Try to disconnect from things, like walking away from your phone for a few hours, or reassessing what you actually need versus what you desire. The cleansing of the self is a perpetual process, it never stops, just try to move in the forward direction, and if not that, then don’t go backwards

In its truest sense, recitation of Quran is by reading the Arabic script. However, Allah sees the struggles of a person and I’m sure He rewards based on effort and sincerity. Thus, there is no problem in reading the transliteration, especially if you are focusing on meaning and context as well. However, try to improve your reading of the Arabic slowly, Allah will help

1) Yes, you can pay it using the existing money (i.e. your intention is still to pay the previous year’s khums). You would still need to determine if you have khums for the current year and the previous year’s payment will not be deducted from the savings calculation.

2) It is always best to check to see if a given organization has a written ijaza, for this reason, most post it on their website. If it turns out you only acted based on what you heard and they don’t have ijaza then it will be as if you did not pay it.

3) Yes, if they remain unused for one year then you must pay khums on them.

As someone who has raised two children in the US, I can tell you it is definitely not easy, nor is there a straightforward approach because each child is different and personal circumstances vary. However, we should certainly shield our children from being exposed to things that are inappropriate (vulgarity). As far as them learning about sex, although it is a normal human process, not every child has the maturity to understand or process it. Islam does not prohibit the learning of these things for a child that is baligh as long as it is appropriately done. Thus, my personal view is that a parent has to see the capacity of their child to learn and understand and then determine the right time. Moreover, (my feeling ) we should be careful not to over-protect our children because they will be exposed to these things no matter how hard we try to stop it. So, it’s better they see and learn under our guidance than outside of it.

Imamate is in the Holy Quran and it is specified to be the divine administration of Allah:

وَ جَعَلْناهُمْ أَئِمَّةً يَهْدُونَ بِأَمْرِنا وَ أَوْحَيْنا إِلَيْهِمْ فِعْلَ الْخَيْراتِ وَ إِقامَ الصَّلاةِ وَ إِيتاءَ الزَّكاةِ وَ كانُوا لَنا عابِدِينَ
Moreover, there Hadith in both Sunni and Shia books that point to the fact that Rasul (sawa) said he would be succeeded by 12 Imams.

There are many more proofs of this, both from the Quran (21:73, 32:24, 2:124) and other sources

The Hadith has been cited in a number of books by scholars which suggests that there is some credibility to it

The criteria for having to replace ghusl with tayammum is circumstantial, it cannot be applied as a general rule. Thus, if there is some unbearable difficulty or harm due to ghusl in a particular circumstance then tayammum might become permissible. There are six criteria mentioned by the marj’a for this. As far as shortage of time is concerned, it must be that performing ghusl would cause you to miss your prayers (being on time) because the time remaining is too short - then tayammum would be permissible. This does not apply to the time being too short for work or other daily duties.

Be sure to recite Dua Al-yastasheer when you go into labor .
Yoga is not haram in any way as long as it is being practiced appropriately (women with women only, not exposing one’s body, etc).

The part on which you perform wiping/mas’h should be dry, but it is ok if there is a little dampness

The dowry is an important requirement in both permanent and temporary marriage because it represents (to some degree) a guarantee to the future wife of her status in the eyes of the husband. It is to be valued, not that the money is a representation of her actual value, but rather to show that the man understands that she is highly worth being a wife to him.

1) Najasah is transferred through wet touching, however, in this case, if the dogs hair or dander falls on the carpet/floor (and then to the socks) then it is certainly najis and should be removed.

2) It’s best to remove it and wash as well.

As long as you are not missing your salat or making it lapsed there is no problem in listening to them and then praying

There is a suggestion in the reported traditions that those in the higher levels can visit the lower but not the other way around

Permissibility of gender reassignment according to Sayyid Sistani rests on being able to change both the external and internal sex organs such that the person truly becomes the other sex. The justification for doing so is complex and very strict. It would require appropriate consultation with the religious authority

1) It is not permissible to shave the beard based on obligatory precaution, thus you can follow the fatwa of the next most knowledgeable marj’a

2) This is definitely a difficult situation, however, you must find any way you can to pray on time if your employer is not giving you the chance to do so or you cannot find another job. Even if this means performing wudhu at work (in the restroom) and praying at your desk (for example) - then you can repeat it later if you could not perform it satisfactorily. Maghrib and Isha prayers can be prayed until fajr time of there is a really difficulty in doing them before the middle of the night. May Allah make it easy for you.

3) Khums will be 20% of any savings you have accrued at the end of the year from your salary.

There is no problem in touching the glass itself per se, however, it is not permissible to do so if it amounts to it being returned for another serving of wine. Such is the case for any action connected to the consumption or transaction in wine

The Hadith you are referring to has been mentioned in the Sunni and Shia books and there are differing opinions about its authenticity. Clearly, people from each sect will use it to claim they are the one that will be saved. Yet, there is no question that all of the 73 sects will be “Muslim”, if in fact the Hadith is correct. Thus, the ones who will be saved will depend on who follows the Prophet (sawa) properly. This means complete adherence to the Holy Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt, irrespective of calling oneself Sunni or Shia.

The issue of Muslims going to hellfire is a separate discussion. There are verses of Quran and traditions that indicate that some Muslims will be punished for a certain time and then allowed into paradise. Yet, the only one who knows is Allah

The book of Sulaym ibn Qays is questionable in its authenticity and there is evidence that suggests it has many additions and alterations that came years after his death. That’s not to say it is entirely false, rather it must be considered carefully with other appropriate sources.

As far as Zubayr is concerned, although he fought in battles on the side of Rasulallah (sawa), objected to Saqifa and called for Imam Ali (as) to be the khalifa, he also rose up against the Imam as you describe. When he ran from the battlefield and was killed, scholars ponder why he did not just join the Imam, thus questioning whether he regretted his actions. So, it is unknown, and possibly unlikely that he was forgiven. Whether he is considered an apostate is known to Allah.

As far as praying for his forgiveness, I don’t know. To me, why would we pray for someone who rose up against our Imam, and then, rather than help him, run from the battlefield only to be killed from behind.

These are all good questions.

1) As far as the specific Hadith from Sulaym’s book and their authenticity, I don’t know off hand. Our scholars have provided many references about which Hadith are authentic and which aren’t. Thus, please consider a deeper research into it.

2) As far as Zubayr’s fate, only Allah knows. We can only act and conclude according to the historical facts presented to us, to me, his actions at Jamal to some degree negated his previous good deeds. Moreover, he was mixed in his actions and it was not clear where his true allegiance lay, much like his son!

3) As far as our Imam crying for him, there is no surprise in this (if true). Imam Hussain (p) wept for those gathered against him in Karbala. I think the message to us is that there were all types of companions to our Imams, some who were hypocrites, some who were weak and some who were the best of the best

I will try to send a few suggestions:

https://www.al-islam.org/message-jafar-subhani

This is a detailed description of Rasul’s life
https://www.al-islam.org/person/baqir-shareef-al-qurashi

His historical accounts are good too

It is well known that Imam al-Sadiq (as) had thousands of students. Thus, it makes sense that many were not Shia or followers of Ahl al-Bayt. Moreover, because our Imam was teaching foundational concepts of Islam (kalam, hadith, seerah), many flocked to him to learn. Thus, it is accepted that he taught Abu Hanifa and Malik ibn Anas; Hanbal and al-Shafii came a little later. There are many Sunni and Shia sources that point to these details.

Some information can be found here (please note, I am not endorsing this site, but the basic information here shows want is known):

http://www.shiapen.com/comprehensive/students-of-imam-jafar/proving-teacher-student-relationship.html

1) If the investments/stocks were purchased with money that accrued during the year and khums was not taken out on that money, then at the end of the year you must determine the current value of the investments/stocks and pay khums based on it. However, if you purchased the investments/stock with money from which khums is already paid, then nothing is due on the original amount spent on it, but you must pay on the earnings (if any).
2. You can pay it from the cash you have saved up, you do not necessarily need to sell the shares

In this case, since you already enacted the contract with the company and agreed to the amount to be paid, then khums is not due on it.

The importance of knowing the transmitters and narrators of Hadith is based on the need to follow authentic traditions, especially when it comes to Islamic laws. Thus, we don’t want to report anything from Ahl al-Bayt that isn’t correct.

It is a complicated question that requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple factors.
1. Remember that this form of slavery already existed for quite some time and was being regularly practiced. So, Islam’s approach was to regulate it and take steps towards its abolition. Hence you see that it does not exist today, and the Muslim world abolished it long before the West.
2. The Islamic laws treated the slaves as humans and thus they could not be forced (just as a wife cannot be forced).
3. So, in allowing it, people say that Islam is barbaric. However, just because it is allowed, does not mean it should be practiced. The evidence for this is the behavior of the Prophet and the Imams, who married slave women, who were the mothers of Imams. Not only that, but as soon as a slave woman gave birth she and the child became free.

I agree that these acts (what you asked about) are horrifying and barbaric, but due to its deep engraining in society, Islam took a careful approach, and allowed the example of the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt to show how to act so it could be rid of. This is why it is not seen today. A similar, more trivial, example is that eating halal food is allowed. Someone can overeat and act greedy and it wouldn’t necessarily be haram. However, we follow the example of the m’asoom in how they ate and control ourselves. Again, just because something is legislated as allowed doesn’t mean it should be done

The traditions say that we should find a believer and someone with good character. Thus, everything else is what we work on together and develop in a relationship. Sometimes there is no connection initially but then it develops. But, if there is too much difference personality-wise and no connection at all then you are not compelled. May Allah give you a wonderful spouse

1) Having a pure niyyah is the key to everything we do, especially our worship. This exists in our hearts and is cultivated by only giving value to Allah and His pleasure with us. Thus, the first step is to increase asking forgiveness of Allah, this is the position of humility. Then reduce the desire for worldly things and the unnecessary company of people, this creates emptiness that is filled with Allah’s remembrance. Insha-Allah this will help along with reading and understanding the Quran.

2) You can dedicate the blessing of that mustahab act to anyone.

There is no problem in eating with them or having them pay for your food as long as there is nothing haram.

I have not read that they are kafir and najis. Qadianis are not considered to be Muslim but the question of whether they are najis is not known. If you are worried then you can practice precaution

There is no requirement to get remarried, you should do whatever is best for your faith and your family

You cannot perform niyyabah hajj for someone if your own hajjatul Islam is not done

If it is certain that the white wine completely converted to vinegar then it is pure and permissible to consume

1) The time for each is before the respective obligatory salat.

2) The time for establishing dhuhr and asr can be achieved by looking at the shadow of a stick that is vertically placed in the ground. As the shadow gets longer the time is indicated to be progressing. Indeed the time for those nawafil is short when considering the actual start of the obligatory prayer period. But one can pray them nonetheless and then commence with the obligatory prayer.

3) You are never not allowed to pray nafilah, you can even pray it’s qadha. The only exception is if you have not prayed an obligatory prayer and it’s time is running out

It is a nafilah prayer so you can pray it as much or as little as you like. If you repeat it in the same night, then one option would be to do it’s qadha for past nights or gift it to a deceased relative And, remember certain scholars in your duas at that sacred time.

There is some contention and historic evidence that the Ahl al-Sunnah began examining the Hadith before the Shia, obviously this only could have happened after recourse to it was reinstituted by the ruling regime. On the other hand, the Shia could rely on the Imams (p) directly, at least until the time of the 10th, 11th and 12th Imams. Thus, although the basic science follows a similar process, there are differences (from my understanding), and this comes from independent implementation of its usage. I hope this helps, there are resources to read if you need further details.

What you describe is the challenge of every believer, this is because there is a God-instilled innate drive for improvement. Unfortunately, love of worldly possession makes us covetous and it lowers our pursuit of higher things like spirituality. Thus, try to minimize the value of your own worldly possessions, especially by not giving them importance when you see them with others. Ponder on the lives of the m’asoomeen and remind yourself that true success will be in the next world. Finally, increase your recitation of the Holy Quran and supplicate and remember Allah constantly. May He give you guidance and success