Q: Is it permissible to follow an Imam in a prayer broadcasted live on TV? A: No, this is not permissible.
- The true value and the magnificence of Imam Ali (a.s.) lie in that he totally dedicated himself to Allah, for he spoke no word, made no action and established and cut no relation without making sure that it satisfies and pleases Allah first.
Q: What is the ruling if one unintentionally consumes what breaks his fast? A: Consuming what breaks the fast unintentionally does not invalidate neither the recommended nor the obligatory fasting, whether in the month of Ramadan or other months.
- In addition to his knowledge, struggle and vitality, Imam Ali (a.s.) was sublime in his morals and spirituality, and this is what we should learn from all our Imams (a.s.).
Q: Do soap and other detergents render the clothes or other things that come in contact with them impure? A: Soap and all other detergents are pure; thus, they do not impurify the clothes, organs or any other things that come in contact with them.
- On the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (a.s.), we ought to learn from him all this devotion to Allah, Islam and Muslims.
A devout Muslim needs to observe a set
of guidelines essential in performing
the obligatory daily prayers. However,
they are not to be held accountable
in case they choose not to observe the
said rituals which are of two types.
The first is performed before starting
prayer, and the second afterwards...Read
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A research conducted by Professor Yasir
Suleiman, Project Leader and Founding
Director of Prince Al waleed Bin Talal
Centre of Islamic Studies, examined
the cases of 50 British women who have
converted to Islam. Published by the
University of Cambridge, the research
constitutes an inclusive assessment
and analysis of the status of British
Muslim women who are from different
ethnicities, nationalities, and faiths.
The research tackles the dress code
converts have to commit themselves to,
the relationship between the convert,
the heritage Muslim communities and
wider society...Read
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In this video, His Eminence, the late
Religious Authority, Sayyed Muhammad
Hussein Fadlullah (ra), touches on the
issue of smoking, pointing that it is
agreed upon by all doctors throughout
the world that smoking causes cancer
and many other diseases. He also asserts
that the smoker is actually committing
two crimes, one against himself and
the other against the people around
him. Moreover, he criticizes how the
media outlets advertise and promote
smoking and at the same time notify
the people that it causes fatal diseases...
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His Eminence, Sayyed Ali Fadlullah,
delivered the two Friday sermons. In
the first sermon, he talked about the
story of the owner of the two gardens,
who was greedy and arrogant until he
fell a victim of his own doings. In
the second sermon, the Sayyed warned
that the Arab and Muslim reality might
drive the super powers to impose additional
concessions. He added that perhaps the
time has not come yet to find a solution
in Syria. He ended by condemning the
entire political elites in Lebanon for
caring only about their sectarian interests...Read
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The following is an article by David
Gibson published in the Huffington Post.
The article tackles one of the most
significant, yet controversial issues
in the last two decades. Advanced scientific
research and technology has facilitated
cloning and turned it into a frequent
experiment. However, the concept of
creating another life is one that allegedly
contradicts with the work of the Creator.
Certain religious scholars have deemed
it as an infringement upon the works
of the Lord...Read
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The proper means of entertainment has
been a subject of debate among scholars.
It is a delicate matter that needs an
extensive research and scrutiny. The
following are a series of questions
that people have directed to His Eminence,
the late Religious Authority, Sayyed
Muhammad Hussein Fadlullah (ra):..Read
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Man must have in mind that experience
is the greatest resource in one’s life.
To practice any kind of discipline,
you need practice and expertise. While
a great part of this knowledge may be
easily accessible, a greater part is
not generally available. Thus, it requires
scientific and specialized skills...Read
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A few years ago, there was a ban in
an Italian city that proclaimed that
pet owners must not keep goldfish in
curved bowls, as it is a cruel act of
fiving the fish “a distorted view of
reality”...Read
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I have been caught up in a relationship
for several years with a young man who
is unemployed, and he has not found
any work up till this very moment. I
noticed recently that he started to
change in the way he treats me, and
he told me later that he does not want
me anymore without specifying the reason.
He just uses excuses claiming that he
does not want to keep me stranded and
that he does not deserve me...Read
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Allah says: “Fighting is enjoined on
you, and it is an object of dislike
to you; and it may be that you dislike
a thing while it is good for you, and
it may be that you love a thing while
it is evil for you, and Allah knows,
while you do not know.” (02: 216). Fighting
was not incumbent or allowed for Muslim
in the beginning of the call to Islam
in Mecca, so the Prophet (p.)’s recommendations
to the believers who were persecuted
and tortured were patience, immigration,
endurance and sacrifice...Read
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Based
on the Shariah-based rules and
according to the jurisprudential
opinion of the late Religious
Authority, His Eminence, Sayyed
Muhammad Hussein Fadlullah (ra),
the Juristic office of His Eminence
declares that the first of the
month of Rajab 1434 H. is on
Saturday, May 11, 2013 A.D...Read
more
An
activist in a civil organization
discovered that the gift shop
next to her house is selling
greeting cards that pose a picture
of a veiled Muslim girl, depicting
her as a terrorist. A report
made by “Chicago Monitor” Group,
in cooperation with the Council
on American – Islamic Relations
(CAIR), mentioned that the cards
pose a picture of a girl smiling
and surrounded with expressions
like: “She’ll love you to death”,
“She’ll blow your brains out”,
“Hope your birthday is a blow
out!” and others...Read
more
One
might find himself lost in the
labyrinth of his mind. Question
regarding the existence of the
Creator has plagued each of
us during a certain period of
our lives. Several questions
regarding certain spiritual
issues have been sent to our
website and answered by His
Eminence, Sayyed Muhammad Hussein
Fadlullah (ra). Here are some
of the questions..Read
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One
might find himself lost in the
labyrinth of his mind. Question
regarding the existence of the
Creator has plagued each of
us during a certain period of
our lives. Several questions
regarding certain spiritual
issues have been sent to our
website and answered by His
Eminence, Sayyed Muhammad Hussein
Fadlullah (ra). Here are some
of the questions..Read
more
Stephen
Hawking, the noted British physicist,
decided to opt out of the conference
sponsored by the Israeli President,
Shimon Perez, next June, as
a protest against the Israeli
policies against the Palestinians.....Read
more
Fatima
Al-Zahraa (a.s.) is one of those
members of the household. She
is a part of the Messenger (p),
wife of Imam Ali (a.s.) and
the mother of Imams Al-Hassan
and Al-Hussein (a.s.). Thus,
she constitutes a link between
prophethood and Imamate, having
inherited, in her character
and linage, the traits of the
Prophet (p), and having married
Imam Ali (a.s.) and became a
mother to the coming Imams.
As mentioned by His Eminence,
Sayyed Muhammad Hussein Fadlullah
(ra), in his book, The Infallible
Fatimah (a.s.), a role model
for men and women...Read
more
The
issue of our youth is one that is very sensitive,
since they represent the age-category who have the
potential to hold the future. They are the leading
elements in humanity, who have just commenced a
new stage in their lives. They are passionate, enthusiastic,
and full of life. They are the basis of leadership
and production in the future succeeding to the generations
of their fathers and forefathers who endured negative
experiences in their past movement, which leans
with all its weight on the present, and has its
effect on developing the future...Read
more
How
can we deal with a two year old baby who does not
comply to any of his/her parent’s commands and who
responds by screaming, nagging and crying for a
long period of time?..Read
more
In
this video, His Eminence, the late Religious Authority,
Sayyed Muhammad Hussein Fadlullah (ra) says that
man is not allowed to do anything that might lead
to the pollution of rivers, lakes or seas, for a
fish wealth dwells in that water and it belongs
to the nation and the people. He also says that
it is impermissible to use any kind of poison or
harmful materials that might lead to the perdition
of this wealth..Watch
on Youtube
When
she first reverted to Islam, Nakata Khaula, a Japanese
young lady, there was an outrage regarding banning
Hijab in France. In her article, “Hijab: thoughts
from a Japanese Muslima,” Khala provides an insight
regarding the harsh criticism that veiled Muslim
women .Read
more
A
friend of mine had recently had a reconstructive
facial surgery after being in a car accident. During
the recovery period, the doctor asked her not to
allow any water to touch her face until all of the
wounds have healed. In this case, forming ablution
(wudu’) is an impossible task. After contacting
our offices, she realized that she can resort to
Tayamom...Read
more
Type
the word “Islam” on Google search and the obtained
results will show a variety of images, videos, news,
and even scholarly articles about how violent and
retrogressive Islam is. Images would include preposterous
photos of men with bloodstained shirts striking
their heads and backs with blades or heavily bearded
soldiers of a dark complexion wearing turbans and
loaded with rifles...Read
more