The time of the Imam, peace be on him, is famous for the debates and arguments which spread among the great figures of religions, of Islamic schools, and of others. Violent discussions took place among them on...
Read More »Triple Talaq according to Shia and Sunni Scholars
According to a consensus by Shiite and Sunni jurists, if a man has triply divorced his wife, then it will be forbidden for him to marry her again, unless the woman marries another man and...
Read More »Imam al-Ridha’s (a.s.) Scholarly Status and Personality
Every conscious Shi‘a know that the Ahl al-Bayt’s (a.s.) knowledge originates from boundless Divine Knowledge, and the Almighty God has given them such knowledge that He has not given to anyone else except the...
Read More »Is It Permissible for a Muslim Man to Marry a Non-Muslim Woman?
Is it permissible for a Muslim man to marry a non-Muslim woman who is still married to a non-Muslim man? Is there an ‘idda period for her when she separates from...
Read More »The Scriptural and Philosophical Arguments of Islamic Modest Covering
The concept of Hijab is one of the most authentic rulings ever mandated by Allah SWT and Scholars have always made it clear that covering is obligatory for both men and women but the...
Read More »The Biography of Lady Fatima Masuma (A)
Lady Fatima Masuma (A) was the daughter of the 7th Imam, Imam Mūsā al-Kāđim (A) and the sister of the 8th Imam, Imam Ali al-Ridā (A). She was a noble lady who dedicated her life to Islam and...
Read More »The Islamic Approach to Pious Parenting
It is not simply enough to “make children” – rather to be considered as a parent – be it a mother or father – one must rise to the occasions and ensure that their children have had all aspects of their lives taken care of...
Read More »Islam and Traditional Sexual Ethics
The Islamic approach concerning marriage and morals differs from what is known about some of the traditional moralizations of a...
Read More »Apostasy and Repentance; Will a Repentant Apostate Be Forgiven?
In Islamic terms, the apostate (murtadd) is one who has renounced Islam and chosen to be a disbeliever. The renouncement of Islam takes place when one denies one of the pillars of...
Read More »Imam Sadiq: Role Model for Humanity
Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq, the sixth Imam, was celebrated by both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims for his piety, Islamic knowledge, and academic accomplishments. He was particularly most renowned as the initiator of Shi’a Islamic fiqh, called Ja’fari jurisprudence, as well as his extensive knowledge in a variety of fields which …
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