Religious articles & viewpoints (295)
Tawassul: A Qur’anic, Prophetic, and Rational Belief
December 21, 2025 - 562 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 - 533 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 - 430 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 - 472 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 - 497 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 - 444 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 - 431 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Why Do the Qur’an, the Hadith of the Infallibles, and Nahj al-Balagha Never Become Outdated?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 - 390 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 - 479 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 - 413 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 - 433 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 - 377 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 - 458 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 - 581 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 - 485 hit(s)
One of the common questions among Muslims is why Shiʿi and Sunni wuḍūʾ (ablution) differ,…
The Quality of the Prophet’s Wuḍūʾ According to the Shiʿi View
December 14, 2025 - 397 hit(s)
In Twelver Shiʿi jurisprudence, the wuḍūʾ (ablution) of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ is understood on…
The Relationship Between Divine Names and Attributes
December 08, 2025 - 404 hit(s)
In discussing the names and attributes of God, we first encounter the issue of what…
The Heavenly Lady; The Virtues of Fatimah al-Zahra (sa)
December 06, 2025 - 435 hit(s)
Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa) holds a unique and exalted position in the view of the…
What does the term الرجعه (Raja‟t) mean, and why do the Shia believe in it?
December 04, 2025 - 447 hit(s)
The termالرجعه means „return‟ in Arabic, and it signifies the return of a group of…
Why is the Shia a small minority?
December 04, 2025 - 441 hit(s)
Why is the Shia a small minority if it is rightful, and why do not…
