Religious articles & viewpoints (303)
Why do Shiʿa prostrate on a clay tablet (turbah)? Isn’t this shirk?
December 16, 2025 - 608 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 - 764 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 - 684 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 - 539 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 - 521 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 - 560 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 - 596 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 - 566 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 - 563 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 - 711 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 - 629 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 - 600 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 - 593 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 - 1068 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 - 674 hit(s)
Why do the Shia account their Imams as infallible?
October 18, 2025 - 785 hit(s)
There exist various proofs for the infallibility of the Shia Imams, the Prophet‟s Ahlul Bait…
Why do the Shia send their regards both to the Prophet (pbuh) and his descendants
October 16, 2025 - 732 hit(s)
Why do the Shia send their regards both to the Prophet (peace be upon him…
Who are the Shia „Imams‟?
October 11, 2025 - 1171 hit(s)
In his lifetime, the holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants) specified that…
Why is Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s) the successor to the Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants)?
October 11, 2025 - 809 hit(s)
As stated before, the Shia is steadfast in his belief that Caliphate is „appointed by…
What does the term „Shia‟ mean?
October 09, 2025 - 762 hit(s)
The answer: The term „Shia‟ in the Arabic language means the „follower‟. The holy Quran…
