Islamic Laws
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The Purpose of Fasting in Islam
By: Allamah Sayyid Sa’eed Akhtar Rizvi “O ye who believe” Fasting is prescribed to you…..that ye may (learn) self-restraint………….” (Qur’an; chapter-2:verse 183) The command for fasting in Ramadhan came in the first year of the Hijra. The Holy Prophet delivered…
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Difference in manner of implementing laws between Islamic and other states
By: Ayatullah Professor Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi After stating the station of the state and its responsibilities, it is appropriate to mention briefly the difference between the Islamic state and other states. In general, the Islamic state is different from…
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The Noble Qur’an And Hadith On Salat
Successful are those who say their prayers with humbleness “Certainly, the faithful have attained salvation -those who have humbled themselves in their prayers.” (23:1-2) Imam Husayn b. ‘Ali (as) described the prayer of his grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S):…
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The Harmful Effects of Pork on the Health of a Person
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: What is the harm in eating pork, that Islam has prohibited it, whereas Christians consume it with delight? Answer: The present age has realized that pork has many…
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What Is The Purpose of Jizya?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: The purpose of the Prophet hood of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was to guide the people and show them the right path which is connected to spiritualism, whereas…
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Bayt al-Mal and the Distribution of Zakat
By: Mahmood Namazi The Bayt al-Māl (literally meaning the House for Money, is used as an equivalent for the Treasury House where public fund is kept) is an Islamic concept built upon three main factors: wealth, trust and socio-economic justice.…
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What Is The Philosophy of Bathing The Dead Body And Bath For Touching The Dead Body?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: What is the philosophy behind bathing the dead body and the bath for one who has touched the dead body? What is the reason that when a person…
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Why Illegitimate Children Are Kept Away From Some Posts?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani Question: Whereas we know that the children born due to illegal relations have no role in their illegitimacy and have not committed any sins, then also according to Islamic…
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Do we have the right to ask about the Logic behind Islamic Laws?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Nasir Makarem Shirazi Now we discuss the most important topics about Islamic laws, its rules and regulations and their philosophy and most of the questions and answers are based on this. “Why should we pray Prayers is…
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Why Should We Do Taqlid (Follow A Mujtahid) In Religious Problems?
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Nasir Makarem Shirazi When a person comes to this world, he does not have knowledge about anything. That is why there is no other way except that he learns from the experience of others. This is the…