The proofs which are introduced to establish wilayat al-faqih are classified as intellectual [‘aqli] and transmitted [naqli]. It is worth noticing that the Shi‘a ‘ulama’ believe that in proving a religious injunction, we can make use of four types of proofs: The Qur’an, Sunnah of the Infallibles (A), Consensus [ijma‘], and Reason [‘aql]. SOURCE: A…
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Islam, which is based on a perfect conception…
Islam, which is based on a perfect conception of the universe is a comprehensive and realistic school. In Islam attention has been paid to all aspects of human needs, whether they are carnal or spiritual, intellectual or sentimental, individualistic or social and whether they pertain to this world or the next. SOURCE: MAN AND FAITH…
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If you see that your self loves…
If you see that your self loves to dominate others in academic discussion for gaining publicity among the scholars for your knowledge and scholarship, and the discussion that you undertake is aimed at winning others’ respect and honor, then know that the intellectual discourse, which is the highest form of worship and prayer, is transformed…
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The higher spiritual and…
The higher spiritual and super-animal tendencies of man, if based on a doctrinal and intellectual infrastructure, take the name of faith. Source: Man and Faith | Ayatollah Murtada Mutahhari (R)