Videos
Month: June 2011
Traditions
Q&A
During ziyarah, why do the Shi‘ah kiss the doors and walls of the shrine of awliya’ and seek blessings {tabarruk} whereby?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Reply: Seeking blessings {tabarruk} through the remnants (and symbols) of the saints {awliyaâ} of God is not a new phenomenon among Muslims; rather, this behavior can be traced back to the Prophetâs life account and […]
Articles
Why Shias prostrate on earth?
Reading Time: 10 minutes Among the doubts related to jurisprudence (fiqh) raised by some Muslims is why Shias prostrate on earth or the turbah. There are various questions on the subject which we have dissected addressing each point separately: […]
Q&A
How do the Shi‘ah view the Sahabah {Companions}?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Reply: According to the Shiâah, those who happened to meet and accompany the Prophet (S) can be divided into some groups. Before explaining this statement in detail, we had better define the word, âsahabiâ {companion}. […]
Q&A
What is shafa‘ah {intercession}, which you believe in?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reply: Shafaâah {intercession} is one of the principles confirmed by Islam which has been acknowledged by all Muslim sects and schools of thought which abide by the Qurâan and Sunnah regardless of their different views […]
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If the Shi‘ah are right, then why are they in the minority and why do most Muslims in the world not recognize them (as Muslims)?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reply: Recognition of truth from falsehood is not determined by the fewness or plentitude of followers. Today the Muslims compared to the non-Muslims in the world constitute one-fifth or one-sixth. Idol-worshippers, cow-worshippers and all those […]
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Who is the Mahdi of Muhammad’s Progeny {Al Muhammad} and why are you waiting for his advent?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reply: Among the issues on which the heavenly religions have consensus of opinion is the âGlobal Reformerâ who shall appear at the end of time. Not only the Muslims but also the Jews and Christians […]
Q&A
Why do Shi’a Add Ashhadu anna ‘aliyyan waliyyullah” in the Call to Prayer?
Reading Time: 3 minutes In adhan {call to prayer}, why do you say, âAshhadu anna âaliyyan waliyyullahâ {âI bear witness that âAli is Wali of Allahâ} and give testimony to the wilayah {guardianship} of âAli (âa)? Reply: In order […]
Q&A
Why do you regard your Imams as “infallible” {ma‘sum}?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Reply: There are numerous proofs which confirm the infallibility {âismah} of the Imams who are all members of the Prophetâs Household {Ahl al-Bayt}. We shall mention only one of them: According to a narration related […]