Religious articles & viewpoints (282)
The Virtues of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him)
January 01, 2026 - 37 hit(s)
Imam Ali (pbuh) is one of the most outstanding figures in Islamic history and a…
The Successor of the Prophet of Islam
January 01, 2026 - 42 hit(s)
In Shiite belief, the succession of the Prophet of Islam ﷺ is a divine appointment,…
Authoritative Shi‘a Fatwas Prohibiting Insults
December 25, 2025 - 81 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 - 79 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 - 119 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 - 157 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 - 116 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 - 96 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 - 101 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 - 95 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 - 99 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 - 97 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 - 87 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 - 79 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 - 93 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 - 115 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 - 95 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 - 90 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 - 77 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 - 59 hit(s)
Rationally, prostration is for Allah alone, not for the surface on which one prostrates. The…
