“The Holy Prophet (S): To ward off calamities this Qur’anic verse should be recited. “There is no god except You. Glory be to You! I have certainly done wrong.” (Surah al-’Anbiya’ 21:87) .” SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
One may simply exhibit outward piety…
“One may simply exhibit outward piety or his aim may be to acquire honour and respect among the people. Even if he has a dual aim (of showing off and fulfilling his obligation) his act is still classified as Shirk. A few Qur’anic verses are quoted for the benefit of the readers: “So woe to…
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‘…Are those who know and those who do not…
‘…Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful (39:9).’ Thus the alim (Islamic scholar) and the ignorant are never alike. A learned and wise man has obvious superiority over anyone who lacks knowledge. The conclusion drawn from this Qur’anic verse indicates that in the view…
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According to the Shi‘a ‘ulama’, in proving…
According to the Shi‘a ‘ulama’, in proving a religious injunction, our proof should not necessarily be based on a Qur’anic verse or a hadith but a religious injunction in Islam can [also] be established through reasoning and a sound intellectual proof. As such, according to Islamic jurisprudence, citing an intellectual proof for proving wilayat al-faqih…
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To break ties with the relatives is…
To break ties with the relatives is one of the Greater Sins. In the Qur’anic verse quoted below, Allah (S.w.T.) says, “And cut asunder what Allah has ordained…” (Surah ar-Rad 13:25) SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R