It seems that the Prophet Lut had many daughters, so he said to his people: "These are my daughters; they are purer for you." Is that correct?
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In the name of Allah, the word "banat" (daughters) is the plural of "bint" and applies to three or more. So, how did you conclude, my son, that he had many daughters? Allah is the Guide.
How was it permissible for Abel (Habil) and Cain (Qabil) to marry their sisters?
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In the name of Allah, it is not authentically established that Abel or Cain married. However, there is a narration indicating such a marriage after the killing of Abel and Cain, and Adam had other children. Allah has forbidden marriage to the sister, but if necessity demands, He can permit it for a brother. It is known that many things were previously permissible and later forbidden in the law of the Prophet (PBUH&HF), and the Qur’an indicates this. Allah is the Guide and Knower.
Was Aaron (Harun) an infallible messenger during the time of his brother’s mission, or did he become so after the death of Moses?
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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that every prophet, every messenger, and every Imam is infallible from birth until they join the highest companion (i.e., death). It is known that Aaron (Harun) died before Moses (peace be upon them), and that Aaron was not a messenger but only a prophet. Infallibility applies equally to prophets, messengers, and Imams. Allah knows best.
Are the children of Adam the descendants of the killer or the victim?
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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that one of Adam’s sons, Qabil (Cain), killed his brother Habil (Abel) and fled. There is no authentic chain confirming that Qabil had descendants. After this tragedy, Allah blessed Adam (PBUH) with two other sons, Sheeth (Seth) and Yafith (Japheth), and from them came the children of Adam. Allah knows best.
If the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) is infallible, then why was he told, "May Allah forgive you, why did you allow them?"
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In the name of Allah, forgiveness here means overlooking or pardoning something. The Prophet (PBUH&HF), due to his compassion and noble character, permitted some Muslims not to participate in jihad, which was part of his kindness towards people. Allah, by the noble verse, clarified to the Prophet that those he permitted did not deserve such compassion. This did not constitute a sin or error on the Prophet’s part, so forgiveness does not contradict infallibility. Allah knows best.
In the verse (And Ibrahim instructed his sons), is the instruction of the Prophet (PBUH) a command or just an advice?
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In the name of Allah, in this context, it is both advice and a command, because the end of the noble verse says, "O my sons, indeed Allah has chosen for you the religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims." Allah is the All-knowing.
If Prophet Adam was blessed with two sons, Sheeth and Yafeth, from where did the two women who married them come?
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In the name of Allah, there are two narrations in our reliable books concerning this matter. One states that Allah sent two women from paradise, each married one, and progeny was produced. The second states that Adam (PBUH) was blessed with two sons and two daughters, and it was permissible for a brother to marry his sister according to Adam's (PBUH) law. Allah knows best.
The Prophet (PBUH&HF) says, "I judge among you based on evidence and oaths." Does this imply restriction, that he does not act based on his knowledge but only on evidence and oaths? Or can the Prophet (PBUH and HF) act based on both evidence and oaths and his knowledge?
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In the name of Allah, in the realm of the rights of Allah's servants, it's permissible for a ruler to judge based on their knowledge. However, the narration referring to the Prophet's statement indicates a different aspect, hinted at in the narrative's conclusion. It signifies that whoever is given something based on evidence or oath and is not deserving, they consume a piece of Hellfire. The ruler judges with knowledge in the absence of evidence and oaths regarding the rights of 's servants. Reflection upon the narration is encouraged. Allah knows best; He is the Guide.
“Send with us the Children of Israel.” Why was the supplication of Prophet Moses limited to the Children of Israel and not for humanity in general?
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In the name of Allah, they were the ones who were Muslims, while the rest were followers of Pharaoh, affirming his divinity. Only the Children of Israel were oppressed under Pharaoh's authority. Allah knows best; He is the Guide.
Was Prophet Moses' intervention based on legal grounds when he found two men fighting, one from his people and the other from his enemy, or was the unintentional killing he committed considered a crime?
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In the name of Allah, Pharaoh's man was deserving of death because he was a polytheist who worshiped Pharaoh. Allah says, "Kill the polytheists wherever you find them." However, Moses (PBUH) was angry at the Pharaoh's man for his oppression against the believer, yet Moses was compelled. Therefore, Moses (PBUH) did not commit a sin; rather, this happened before his victory over Pharaoh and his followers, and he was compelled to act. Allah is the Guide.
What was the tree in Paradise that Allah commanded Adam (PBUH) not to approach? Was it forbidden?
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In the name of Allah, the narrations vary regarding this matter. Some indicate it was wheat, while others suggest it was the tree of knowledge specifically designated for Muhammad and his family (PBUT). Expressing that elevated status in knowledge through the tree is metaphorical, and eating from the tree symbolizes the desire to attain that knowledge, as mentioned in some narrations. Allah knows best.
What is your opinion on some people saying that the Prophet (PBUH& HF) was killed and did not die a natural death?
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In the name of Allah, it's known from sources that he fell ill and passed away due to it, but the nature of the illness isn't specified in the narrations. Yes, some narrations suggest that a woman poisoned him. There are different versions and interpretations regarding this incident. It's been said that the poison was administered by a Jewish woman who offered him food, which was poisoned, and the poison remained in his noble body until his demise. Another account mentions that another woman from the Prophet's surroundings poisoned him during his illness ( PBUH and HF). It's evident that the chain of narrations lacks comprehensive investigation. Allah knows best and He is the Guide.
Is it true that the Prophet (PBUH) had four daughters from Lady Khadija, as narrated in Bihar al-Anwar and mentioned in Hayat al-Qulub, which contains the opinions of prominent scholars such as Sheikh al-Tusi and Sheikh al-Saduq?
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In the name of Allah, I only have confirmation of one daughter, and that is Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her). Allah is the Guide and Knowing.
How did the marriage of the Prophet Lot (PBUH) continue with his wife despite her not believing in his Prophethood? Shouldn't it have been annulled because she was not a believer?
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In the name of Allah, it is as the marriage of the greatest Prophet (PBUH&HF) with some of his wives continued, despite their apparent rejection of him, as mentioned in the Quran. Additionally, it hasn't been confirmed that the wife of Lot (PBUH) didn't believe in his Prophethood, just as with the wives of Noah and Moses (PBUT). There is no power or strength except through Allah.
Has it been proven to you that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) was illiterate, meaning he could not read or write? If so, can it be said that this contradicts the concept of infallibility since there were people who knew how to read and write?
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In the name of Allah, it has not been proven that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) was illiterate. Rather, it is proved that he was from the people of Mecca. Yes, it is established that he knew how to read and write, as indicated by the Quranic verse: "And He taught you that which you knew not." However, he did not engage in reading and writing during his mission for specific reasons, and this might be hinted at in the Quranic verse: "And you did not recite before it any scripture, nor did you inscribe one with your right hand. Otherwise the falsifiers would have had [cause for] doubt." Allah is the Guide.
What is the difference between a Prophet and a Messenger?
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In the name of Allah, a Prophet is only a Prophet and conveys the laws of the Sharia that were revealed to the Messenger(s) before him or during his lifetime. As for a Messenger, he is both a Prophet and carries a different set of laws, distinct from the Sharia of the previous Messenger(s). The differences between these Sharias are partial and not absolute. Allah knows best.
How many times did the prophet (PBUH&HF) perform Haj?
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In the name of Allah, he performed one Haj only after the immigration (Hijra) and only Allah and he (PBUH&HF) know how many he did before immigration. Allah is the Guide.
Allah Almighty says "O prophet, inform your wives and daughters". Did the prophet have daughters other than Fatima?
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In the name of Allah, there is no doubt that the stepdaughter in the society’s custom is referred to as a daughter. Furthermore, if there is a person responsible for the people, then he considers all the women of the people his daughters even if the rulings of the real daughter are applied like the forbiddingness to marry and the like. Since the prophet (PBUH&HF) said "I and Ali are the fathers of this nation", this means they are responsible for its affairs and administration. Therefore, He says of the women believers as daughters of the prophet (PBUH&HF) as well as the stepdaughters. Allah is the Guide.
No retribution before the crime. How would you explain Al-Khudir’s (PBUH) killing to the boy though the boy does not do anything?
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In the name of Allah, Al-Khudir's was according to Allah’s order. Is not Allah the One who gives to or takes the life from the young and old, and He is not asked for what He does? Additionally, the killing was not retribution. Allah knows best.
What is the meaning that the Prophet is Ummi? Does this mean illiterate or does it mean other meanings?
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In the name of Allah, it is said that it means ‘illiterate’. It could be right [Allah knows best] that he is Ummi in reference to Um Alqura which is Mecca. Allah’s saying might refer to this “Allah sent amongst the Ummis a messenger from them…” “بعث في الأميين رسولاً منهم ..” otherwise it has been narrated that the prophet had known reading and writing. Allah knows best.
One may ask in one of the forums regarding our statement which is transferred by reason from the prophet (PBUH&HF) and what is its role? I hope to end the answer in a form of a mini-research in order to respond to that.
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In the name of Allah, it is sufficient in this regard to use the Qurnic verse “و ما ينطق عن الهوى إن هو الا وحي يوحى” [Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.]. This means that the prophet’s holy tongue does not move unless there is a divine revelation. Thus, Allah grants the prophet with infallibility, a matter that proves this is that when Allah orders us to absolutely obey the prophet, as in the Quranic verse “أطيعوا الله و أطيعوا الرسول” [do obey Allah and the Messenger] and “ " من يطع الرسول فقد أطاع الله [He who obeys the messenger obeys Allah]. It is known that the absolute obedience is only achieved if the person to be obeyed is an infallible prophet. Should infallibility not exist, the obedience would not be achieved, as mentioned in the Quranic verse: “ما أتاكم الرسول فخذوه و ما نهاكم عنه فانتهوا” [whatever the Messenger orders you, comply with his orders. Whatever he prevents you to do, comply with the prevention]. This, obviously, orders to do what the prophet orders us to do and prevent what he prevents us from. Allah says “لقد كان لكم في رسول الله أسوة حسنة” [You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct)]. This verse orders us to follow the prophet in his behaviour and whatever he does and does not do. This is not right that the prophet is not infallible because having the probability of committing mistakes, forgetting his own or public affairs. Allah is the Guide and Help.
What is the purpose of sending the prophets? Is it not obligatory to send them?
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In the name of Allah, Allah (the Exalted) has created humankind so that they win the grace of the Hereafter through the good behaviour in this world. Since humankind themselves cannot know what they should or should not do, it is necessary that Allah sends the prophets to guide people. This is kind of Allah Almighty. Allah is the all Guide.
What is the type of knowledge (or science) which the prophets have? Is it like that of the prophet Muhammed (PBUH&HF)?
The story of the prophet Moses (PBUH) and the righteous slave (Al-Khidr) (PBUH) caught my eyes. He asked Al-Khidr (may I follow you so you can teach me from what you got?)
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/ In the name of Allah, knowledge is different according to the field. The knowledge which the prophet Moses (PBUH) wanted was not part of the prophet’s knowledge of the sharia which he carries, but it was related to fate and destiny and the hidden ways through which Allah’s (SWT) wills are done. This can be seen through the actions which Al-Khidr (PBUH) did like making a hole in the ship, killing the child and building the wall. Allah is the all-Guide and knowing.
What is the difference between the prophet and the messenger?
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In the name of Allah, the prophet is the one who gets revelation and does not come up with or carry a new sharia, whereas the messenger is the one who gets revelation and carries a new sharia and message. Allah knows best.
We would like you to answer and instruct us on the following narrations which show the difference among the messenger, the prophet and the imam: It is narrated that Ismael ibn Mirar said that Al-Hassan ibn Abbas Al-Ma’rufi wrote to Imam Ridha (PBUH) asking him about the difference among the messenger, the prophet and the imam. The imam answered (the difference is that the messenger is the one whom the angel Gabriel descends to and he sees and listens to him, thus he gets revelation. In addition, he may have visions like Ibrahim (PBUH). The prophet may hear the speech, but does not see the angel) {Al-Kafi Vol.1: Al-Hujja book- chapter of the difference among the messenger, the prophet and the man of revelation- saying number 2. Allama Muhammad ibn Al-Hassan Al-Saffar narrated that Buraid Al-Ijly said: I asked Abu Abdillah (PBUH) about the messenger, the prophet and the man of revelation. He (PBUH) answered: the messenger is the one whom the angels come to, he can see them and they inform him about Allah (SWT), whereas the prophet sees visions about real things and the man of revelation is the one who hears the speech of angels through his ears and heart, but he does not see the angels. Yet, the messenger sees the angel and speaks to him. I asked: what is the position of the imam? He answered: he hears the voice, but does not see)) {the book of Basa’ir Al-Darajat- chapter of the difference among the prophets, messengers and imams. According to these narrations, the difference among them is that the messenger sees the angel and speaks to him and sometimes in his vision, while the prophet hears the angel’s voice, but does not see him most of the times and he may see in his vision, but the imam hears the angel, but does not see him at all. There is a query about the prophet Ibrahim (PBUH). He was a prophet and messenger then he became an imam. First, he was a prophet then he ascended one rank to be a messenger. Then, he became an imam which is lower in two levels. How come that he descended to a lower rank in two levels where he lost seeing the angels and having visions?
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In the name of Allah, what is mentioned in the narrations are some differences; among which is that the messenger (PBUH) carries a sharia and the prophet (PBUH) follows that sharia. Our imams (PBUH) are preservers and followers of the great messenger’s (PBUH&HF) as he carried a divine sharia.
It should be known that the imamate, which was obtained by the prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) after the prophethood and message, is different from the one, which is of the lower rank. Yet, the intended imamate here is the political leadership in addition to the religious leadership. Therefore, he (PBUH) had the properties of a prophet, messenger and imam. Allah knows best.
The verse 124 ((And when his Lord tried Ibrahim with certain words, he fulfilled them. he said: Surely, I will make you an Imam of men. Ibrahim said: And of my offspring? My covenant does not include the unjust, said He.)) What is the kind, which Ibrahim (PBUH) asked Allah (SWT) to make Imamate in, and Allah refused and instructed that this kind will not be qualified for Imamate?
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In the name of Allah, whoever commits any sin, whether minor or major, and whoever is not infallible does not deserve the Imamate because he oppresses himself and disobeys the Lord (SWT). Allah knows best.
How to answer those who say: how can be reasonable that the prophet ascended to heaven on a mule 1400 years ago? This saying is used for making Islam a religion of superstitions in front of academic students. There is no power but from Allah.
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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that it is mentioned in the narrations and the holy verses that Allah (SWT) created an animal called (Al-Buraq) which has wings to fly like flying creatures. That wing-animal was created for the one who created those who created airplane at our time. After all and as per the narrations in this regard, the prophet’s (PBUH&HF) riding on that animal is concerned with his travel from Mecca to Jerusalem then back to Mecca. This is what is referred to by the holy verse ((Glory be to Him who made his servant go on a night from the Sacred mosque to the remote mosque)). So, where have you been drawn, my son?
Regarding Al-Mi’raj (the ascension) in which the celestial creatures was seen, we only know that Allah wanted the prophet (PBUH&HF) to see the miracles of Allah so that he (PBUH&HF) became very close to Allah. We do not know more than this. My son, have you thought of how the throne of Balqis reached from her palace to the prophet Solomon (PBUH) in the blink of the eye? Did the humans expect that one day would come where one who is on one side of the world could contact whomever on the other side? There is a saying by one of the Imams (PBUH), which is: (a time will come where one in the east will be able to speak and see the other on the west). The ignorant people used to mock that and we have seen this through our own eyes.
What is the truth of Adam’s (PBUH) sin? How does he disobey Allah and he is infallible?
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In the name of Allah, Disobedience means the violation of every order, whether mandatory or non-mandatory. The thing which violates the infallibility is breaching the mandatory orders. Our Father, Adam, (PBUH) was not obliged to leave that tree, but that was a kind of instruction to him that if he gets eats from it, he will be in trouble. As he did not follow that instruction, he fell into this trouble as a result of greed for getting virtues. Thus, he succeeded and got his certificate in Allah’s saying ((Allah surely chose Adam and Noah….)). If it was a breaching of a mandatory order, then it was not suitable for Adam (PBUH) to be chosen by Allah. We have discussed this in our research regarding the verses of prophets’ (PBUH) infallibility. Allah is the all-Guide and Knowing.
In the story of the prophet Moses (PBUH) and the Righteous Slave (Al-Khidhr) (PBUH), did the latter tell the family of the boy he killed that he killed him or not?
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In the name of Allah, there is nothing mentioned in the Quran or the narrations which can prove that the Righteous Slave did that as he only did what Allah recommended him to do. When Azrael takes the spirit of someone, does he have to tell the family of that one? So, why do you ask such a question, my son? The Righteous Slave said at the end of the story (I did not do it out of myself). Allah knows best.
It is often stated in the biography sources that Abdul Muttalib (PBUH) heard from a priest, a Jew or a Christian that the last prophet is from his descendants. Accordingly, some orientalists say that the source of Islam is Christianity of the peninsula. They also cite the tradition that Khadija (PBUH) brought her cousin, Warq Ibn Nawfal, who was the one who told the prophet (PBUH&HF) that the revelation he (PBUH&HF) got was the Great Law. What is your opinion in such a narration in terms of documentation and content?
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In the name of Allah, this narration is false as the prophet (PBUH&HF) knew about his prophethood along with his father and grandfather. Allah knows best.
