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SHAFAQNA – Ahmad ibn Mohammad Al-Byzanty narrated: One day Imam Reza/Ridha (AS) sent a horse for me to ride on it, and went to see Imam (AS), and I was with Imam (AS) until midnight. Then I got ready to depart, and Imam (AS) said: I do not think you can return to Medina at […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about child custody. Question: Please explain the issue of child custody. The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Child custody and education and all related matters like observance of the interests and the health of the child during infancy which is two full years, are the rights of the […]
SHAFAQNA – Abu Baseer narrated from Imam Sadeq (AS) who said: All of you must prepare the ground for the exit of Qaem (Imam Mahdi (AJ)), even by one arrow; because at all the times God knows each individual’s intention, I hope he/she lives long enough to realize (become fully aware of) Qaem (AJ) and […]
SHAFAQNA – If power is in the hands of the complete human being, it can create accomplishment (great achievements). If the power is in the hands of the prophets and Divine Saints can lead to peace/safety and great achievements in the world. And if the power is in the hands of the powerful ones who […]
SHAFAQNA – Abu Baseer narrated: I heard from Imam Sadeq (AS) who narrated from the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) who said: How prosperous is the anonymous servant whom God knows him/her, and people do not; (because) they are lights of guidance and origins of knowledge. For their sake any sedition and darkness is removed. They […]
SHAFAQNA – Imam Ali (AS) said: Act (now) before the light of action is extinguished, and the opportunity is lost, and the fate catches up with you, and the door of repentance is shut, and the angels fly to the sky. Therefore, anyone with own efforts in this life; prepare provision from the perishable world […]
SHAFAQNA – One day Imam Ali (AS) saw a group of Muslims occupying a corner of the Mosque and was praying. Imam (AS) went close and asked: Who are you and what are you doing? They replied: We are relying on God and praying to God. Imam (AS) said: No, it is not like that, […]
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (AS) who said: Allah (SWT) revealed to Prophet Shuaib (AS) that hundred thousand of your people/tribe will be inflicted with Divine Torment. Forty thousands of evil-doers and villains, and sixty thousands of good-doers will be punished. Shuaib (AS) asked: O’ God, the evil-doers deserve to be […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Makarem answered a question about buying and selling shares. Question: Is it allowed to buy and sell shares according to Sharia Laws? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: Whenever, the shares relate to existing factories or economic centres, and the quantity of shares and their prices are completely clear/known; then, there is […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Sobhani answered a question about breaking ties with children. Question: Is it possible to break ties with children to teach them a lesson? The Grand Ayatollah Sobhani: It is mentioned in narrations that for teaching a lesson, can break ties, but do not prolong it. Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA
SHAFAQNA – To realize the great Divine Aim of unity among all Muslims, Imam Ali (AS) pointed to approaches which some of them will be outlined below. Resort to the holy Quran and the great Prophet of Islam (PBUH) – In this regard, Imam Ali (AS) said: “Their God is one, their Prophet (PBUH) is […]
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Ali (AS) who said: The one, who rides on the vehicle of patience and forbearance, enters the arena/scene of victory [1]. In another narration (Hadith), Imam Ali (AS) said: The key to victory is to have patience and forbearance [2]. Impatient people are infected by sins very easily, […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered questions about recycling papers containing sacred names. Question: What is the religious way of doing away with waste papers containing sacred names? Is there a problem burning them? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: There is no problem to bury them in the soil or turning them into paste, but […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani answered a question about buying and selling inappropriate films. Question: What is the ruling on buying and selling uncensored films? The Grand Ayatollah Vahid: It is Haram if those films are sexually provocative or spread vice and inappropriate acts (Monkarat), or corruption or disbelief (kofr). Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA
SHAFAQNA – In Ayah 45 of Surah Al-Ankabut, Allah (SWT) said: “Establish Salaat, as Salaat prevents/restrains inappropriate and shameful acts.” It can be realized from this Ayah that true Salaat/Namaz can be an obstacle against inappropriate acts. This only happens if Salaat is not just on the tongue, but it is established (Iqamah) in order […]
SHAFAQNA – Ali ibn Moqayrah narrated: I went to see Imam Musa Kazim/Kadhim (AS) and said to him: Your father asked your grandfather about reciting the complete Quran every night in Ramadhan. He used to recite the Quran forty times in every Month of Ramadhan. After my father, depending on my time, job, and mood, […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answered a question about payment of Fetriah to a needy person. Question: What is the condition for a needy person to receive Fetriah? The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: Must be Shia Ithna Ashari, unless payment of Fitriah causes friendship and drawing attention. Source: khamenei.ir
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Makarem answered a question about buying life essentials with Fitriah money. Question: Can a washing machine be bought for a needy family with Fitriah money? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: There is no problem if it is necessary for them. Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA
SHAFAQNA – The meaning of the word ‘Shokr’ (thanks giving) is, to appreciate; Shokr means appreciation, and that is why Allah (SWT) is called ‘Shakoor’ [the One who appreciates]. So what does Shakoor servant mean? Meaning the servant who God has granted blessings to, appreciates those Divine Blessings. What does appreciation of blessings mean? What […]
SHAFAQNA – When Hisham ibn Hakam asked Imam Sadeq (AS) about the philosophy of fasting, Imam (AS) replied: Truly, Allah (SWT) made fasting Wajib in order to establish equality between the poor and the rich. The rich ones have never felt the pain of hunger and poverty, and whenever they want to eat or drink, […]
SHAFAQNA – The Office of the Grand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani announced that the sighting of the new moon for the Month of Shawwal has been confirmed for His Eminence, and today (Sunday 24 May, 2020) is Eid. In the Name of Allah (SWT), the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful Wishing that all the prayers of […]
SHAFAQNA – The office of the Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi announced: With information received by the Grand Ayatollah Makarem from outside and inside Iran about moon sighting, it is now confirmed by His Eminence that today (Sunday 24 May 2020) is Eid, and therefore, the Grand Ayatollah Makarem declared today as Eid. God-Willing Eid is […]
SHAFAQNA – The Prophets of Allah (SWT) have come to show us the ways of leading our lives, and entrance path to a life of prosperity. They have come to make the human beings to realise that carrying out bad acts, inappropriate desires, lying, betrayal, hatred, and selfishness are not the entrance path to prosperity […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Sobhani answered a question about mixing of Zakat Al-Fitr for rice and bread. Question: What to do when Zakat Al-Fitah based on rice and bread as well for Kaffarah have been dropped into the same Fitriah collection box? The Grand Ayatollah Sobhani: In these cases, use all for providing bread, […]
SHAFAQNA – Imam Ali (AS) said: The Quran is a light that does not turn off, it is a light that its luminosity and brightness does not diminish; it is a sea that its depth cannot be understood, it is a path that its passenger does not go astray, it is a flame that its […]
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) who said: How prosperous is the one who realizes/recognizes the Qaem (Imam Mahdi (AJ)) of my Ahlul Bait (AS) whilst being his follower before the uprising, and be among the followers of Welayah, and friends of Hadhrat (Mahdi (AJ)). And be against the enemies […]
SHAFAQNA – Imam Ali (AS) said: Beware, that the intercession by the holy Quran is accepted and its words are approved. The one, whom the Quran intercedes on his /her behalf on the Day of Judgment, will be forgiven; and the one whom the Quran complains about, will be condemned [1]. [1] Nahjul Balaghah, Sermon […]
SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about guest’s Zakat Al-Fitr. Question: What is the ruling on Fitriah for guest and who is responsible for it? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: It is Wajib for the host to pay Fitriah of the guest who arrives before the sunset of the Night of Eid-ul-Fitr, as the […]