Religious articles & viewpoints (287)
Why do Shiʿa omit ‘Āmīn’ after Surah al-Fātiḥah
December 16, 2025 - 231 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 - 174 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 - 218 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 - 177 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 - 167 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 - 201 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 - 209 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 - 176 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 - 204 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 - 215 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 - 210 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 - 208 hit(s)
Why is the Shia a small minority if it is rightful, and why do not…
Key Virtues of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (a.s.)
November 24, 2025 - 242 hit(s)
? 1. Infallibility (ʿIsmah) Lady Fatimah (a.s.) is purified from all sin and error according…
The Tasbih of Lady Fatimah (a.s.) as a Heavenly Gift
November 24, 2025 - 261 hit(s)
According to reliable Shia sources, when Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (a.s.) spoke to the Prophet Muhammad…
What Is Shi‘a Islam?
November 21, 2025 - 217 hit(s)
Shi‘a Islam, particularly the Twelver Shi‘a tradition (Shi‘a Ithnā ‘Asharī), is one of the main…
Mushaf of Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her)
November 11, 2025 - 255 hit(s)
Question: There are many narrations about the Mushaf of Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her);…
Who is Mahdi (a.s), and why are the Shia waiting for his reappearance?
November 11, 2025 - 246 hit(s)
One of the common issues of the whole heavenly religions is the issue of the…
Sunni documents about Imam Mahdi (a.s.)
November 01, 2025 - 361 hit(s)
The Prophet (S) said: "Even if the entire duration of the world’s existence has already…
Why do the Shia say: اشهد ان علیا ولي الله
November 01, 2025 - 308 hit(s)
Why do the Shia account their Imams as infallible?
October 18, 2025 - 379 hit(s)
There exist various proofs for the infallibility of the Shia Imams, the Prophet‟s Ahlul Bait…
