Jurisprudence

1843. Khums should be divided into two parts. One part is Sehme Sadaat, it should be given to a Sayyid who is poor, or orphan, or who has become stranded without money during his journey. The second part is Sehme Imam (A.S.), and during the present t...

1843. Khums should be divided into two parts. One ...

1872. Zakat on wheat, barley, dates and raisins becomes obligatory when their quantity reaches the taxable limit which is 300 saa' and it is said that it equals 847 kg. 1873. If a person and members of his family consume the grapes, dates, barley and...

1872. Zakat on wheat, barley, dates and raisins be...

1843. Khums should be divided into two parts Sayyids* are "titled to get one part of it and it should be given to a sayyid who is indigent or an orphan or who has become penniless while travelling. The second part belongs to the holy Imam and during ...

1843. Khums should be divided into two parts Sayyi...

1969. On the basis of precaution when wheat and barley are separated from chaff, and when palm-dates and grapes become dry their owner should give Zakat to a pauper or separate it from his property. And as regards gold, silver, cow, sheep and camel Z...

1969. On the basis of precaution when wheat and ba...

1. Those who farm and keep orchards and cultivate crops such as wheat.barley, dates and currants, whose harvest reaches a "specific amount", must pay a quantity of their crop as zakat.2. Those who invest their wealth in animals, like shepherds, camel...

1. Those who farm and keep orchards and cultivate ...

The religion of Islam, in order for the common needs to be met, has foreseen a budget that is called zakat.Zakat is one of the financial obligations, and acts of worship in Islam.The Holy Prophet of Islam told us, "God, in reality, has placed the amo...

The religion of Islam, in order for the common nee...

Zak?t (or Zakah; in English: tax, alms, tithe)is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shi'a Islam. Its literal meaning is 'to grow (in goodness)' or 'increase', 'purifying', or 'making pure'. It...

Zak?t (or Zakah; in English: tax, alms, tithe)is t...

Both Adhan and Iqamah are considered to be highly recommended and emphasized acts in Salat. Numerous traditions have underlined their significance and importance. Adhan and Iqamah, with their profound meanings and concepts, prepare a worshipper to ac...

Both Adhan and Iqamah are considered to be highly ...

After reading the Takbirat ul Ihram and Dua e tawajjuh and turning your attention towards Allah, if you so desire, continue the Salat by reciting the Istighatha - I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaitan) that you may seek protection from the...

After reading the Takbirat ul Ihram and Dua e tawa...

Allah the Almighty declares, “I have not created the Jinns and mankind except to worship Me.” (Quran, 51:56) “And your Lord has decreed that you will not worship anybody but Him.” (Quran, 17:23) “And indeed We sent in every nation a Prophet saying, ‘...

Allah the Almighty declares, “I have not created t...

According to the verses of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Ahl al bayt (‘a), any person who steps into this world, bears the recognition of Allah. This introduction was in a world prior to this and was firmly ingrained in his heart. Imam Sad...

According to the verses of the Holy Quran and the ...

It is evident that the Holy Quran has been revealed in eloquent Arabic. The Holy Prophet (‘s) and the infallible Imams (‘a) conveyed their views and opinions to the people in the customary language prevalent in those times. And there is no evidence o...

It is evident that the Holy Quran has been reveale...

Previously, we have quoted on the authority of Amir al Muminin (‘a) that Salat is the occasion of fulfilling the desires and achieving one’s aims. The qunoot in Salat has been ordained to enable the worshipper to place his desires and needs in front ...

Previously, we have quoted on the authority of Ami...

When the worshipper finishes with his purification, Adhan and Iqamah and prepares himself for the adoration of his Lord, by saying “Allahu Akbar”- an element of Salat, he imposes on himself its prohibitions. That is, till he does not terminate his pr...

When the worshipper finishes with his purification...

As Salat means to stand before the Almighty, seeking closeness by the pious servants towards their Lord and the ascension of the believers, there are some essential conditions in it that should not be ignored or overlooked by the praying one. One of ...

As Salat means to stand before the Almighty, seeki...

In the school of sufism and human mysticism, to reach Allah and meet Him is the last and final of the stages that a mystic treads towards the arch of ascension. According to them, at this stage, the wanderer reaches to the level of self-annihilation,...

In the school of sufism and human mysticism, to re...

After understanding the meaning of ‘meeting with Allah’ (liqa Allah) in the school of divine revelation and human mysticism, we shall proceed to understand the difference between the two. Meeting with Allah in the school of revelation, as stated earl...

After understanding the meaning of ‘meeting with A...

The highest aim and goal of the divine scholars and those who tread the path of worship is the meeting with Allah and vision of the divine, a meeting which can neither be expressed in words nor penned on paper. For, a vision of the divine is the work...

The highest aim and goal of the divine scholars an...

Our scholars - in following their Imams - state that the continuance of the acts of wudu is a condition for it being correct. The condition is that the previous part should not become dry - given the same time, place and health of the one performing ...

Our scholars - in following their Imams - state th...

The Imamis are agreed - following the Imams from the family of Muhammad (P) - on the prerequisite of purity of the water [used] for wudu and ghusl whether a person is at home or on a journey. They also agree that if getting water is difficult, then t...

The Imamis are agreed - following the Imams from t...

The Imamis have agreed - in following the Imams of the two weighty things - on the necessity of having an intention of the wudu and ritual bath (ghusl) for them to be valid. For they are acts of worship which Allah has commanded: "They have not been ...

The Imamis have agreed - in following the Imams of...