Religious articles & viewpoints (280)
Authoritative Shi‘a Fatwas Prohibiting Insults
December 25, 2025 - 63 hit(s)
Consistent with the Qur’an and the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt, leading contemporary Shi‘a scholars have…
The Shi‘a Perspective on the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH)
December 25, 2025 - 64 hit(s)
Introduction One of the sensitive and often misunderstood issues in Muslim relations is the Shi‘a…
Intercession in Islam: A Qur’anic and Hadith-Based
December 21, 2025 - 91 hit(s)
Abstract Intercession (Shafāʿah) is one of the fundamental concepts in Islamic theology and has long…
Do the Dead Hear? (According to the Qur’an and Sunnah)
December 21, 2025 - 90 hit(s)
1. The Islamic Position: Death Is Not Annihilation In Islam, death is not non-existence, but…
The Permissibility of Tawassul to Allah Through the Righteous After Their Death
December 21, 2025 - 76 hit(s)
1. The Core Principle: Tawassul Is Directed to Allah, Not to the Dead The fundamental…
Tawassul: A Qur’anic, Prophetic, and Rational Belief
December 21, 2025 - 75 hit(s)
1. The Meaning of Tawassul Tawassul literally means “seeking a means” or “using a الوسيلة…
The Benefits of Sending Ṣalawāt
December 19, 2025 - 90 hit(s)
The Benefits of Sending Ṣalawāt (Blessings) upon the Prophet ﷺ and His Family (Based on…
How Can Our Supplications Be Answered More Quickly? (Based on Hadith)
December 19, 2025 - 88 hit(s)
1️⃣ Begin with Praise of Allah and Ṣalawāt Imam al-Ṣādiq (a): “Any supplication that is…
Intercession (Shafāʿah) in Islam
December 19, 2025 - 95 hit(s)
Intercession (Shafāʿah) in Islam: A Qur’anic and Hadith-Based Analysis and Response to Objections Introduction Intercession…
Tawassul in Islam: A Qur’anic and Hadith-Based Analysis and Response to Objections
December 19, 2025 - 92 hit(s)
Tawassul (seeking nearness to God through a means) has long been a deeply rooted belief…
The Difference Between Tawassul and Shafāʿah
December 19, 2025 - 79 hit(s)
Tawassul and Shafāʿah: Two Distinct Concepts with One Monotheistic Foundation --- The Difference Between Tawassul…
Religious Mourning: A Qur’anic and Prophetic Tradition — A Shiʿi Perspective Using Authentic Sources
December 19, 2025 - 74 hit(s)
Shiʿi mourning rituals have long been criticized by some Sunni scholars. In this essay, from…
Why Do the Qur’an, the Hadith of the Infallibles, and Nahj al-Balagha Never Become Outdated?
December 17, 2025 - 88 hit(s)
One of the fundamental questions for a believer is why the Qur’an, the traditions of…
Why do Shiʿa omit ‘Āmīn’ after Surah al-Fātiḥah
December 16, 2025 - 103 hit(s)
Rationally, prayer must consist only of established acts and phrases taught by the Prophet ﷺ.…
Why do Shiʿa say ‘Bismillāh al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm’ aloud in prayer
December 16, 2025 - 92 hit(s)
Rationally, if a phrase is part of the Qur’an, then reciting it audibly or silently…
Why do Shiʿa include ‘Ashhadu anna ʿAliyyan waliyyu-llah’ in the adhan?
December 16, 2025 - 86 hit(s)
Rationally, if a statement reflects a true Islamic belief, mentioning it as a remembrance (dhikr)…
Why do Shiʿa pray five daily prayers in three time periods?
December 16, 2025 - 72 hit(s)
Response: Rationally, if the Prophet ﷺ allowed flexibility to ease hardship for his community, following…
Why do Shiʿa prostrate on a clay tablet (turbah)? Isn’t this shirk?
December 16, 2025 - 56 hit(s)
Rationally, prostration is for Allah alone, not for the surface on which one prostrates. The…
Why do Shiʿa keep their hands at their sides during prayer instead of folding them like Sunnis?
December 16, 2025 - 55 hit(s)
From a rational perspective, acts of worship are tawqīfī (strictly defined by revelation), meaning they…
Why Is There a Difference Between Shiʿi and Sunni Wuḍūʾ?
December 14, 2025 - 88 hit(s)
One of the common questions among Muslims is why Shiʿi and Sunni wuḍūʾ (ablution) differ,…
