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Only an Imam can conduct funeral of another Imam

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen an infallible Imam (a.s.) passes away, it is the responsibility of his successor, also an Imam, to conduct his funeral. None [...]
Abdul Wahhab

Is kissing the Shrines polytheism?

Reading Time: 2 minutesSkeptics accuse Shias of ‘worshipping’ shrines. They take visitation of shrines of holy personalities (a.s.) i.e. Ziyarat, as polytheism and are quick [...]
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Hazrat Hamzah’s (a.s.) martyrdom and mourning over Imam Husain (a.s.)

Reading Time: 3 minutesCritics of mourning (azadari) level the following charges in support of their claims: Weeping over dead is bidah (innovation). Islam does not [...]
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When the Sun returned for Ameerul Momineen (a.s.)

Reading Time: 5 minutesAmong the virtues of Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) is the return of the Sun for Imam (a.s.) on the Holy Prophet’s (s.a.w.a.) request. [...]
Abdul Wahhab

Building mosques over graves – Verdict of History

Reading Time: 6 minutesHaving advanced irrefutable evidences from the Noble Quran and the reliable Sunnah on the subject, the discussion on building mosques or domes [...]
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Who is the Chief of Martyrs (Sayyid al-Shohada)?

Reading Time: 3 minutesVirtues of Ahle Bait (a.s.) are regularly challenged by the skeptics, including the well-acknowledged ones. One such virtue relates to Imam Husain [...]
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Does Correct Eid depend on just moon-sighting?

Reading Time: 3 minutesMuslims globally celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha on the sighting of the moon crescent, with necessary rituals and recommended acts of [...]
Abdul Wahhab

Building mosques over graves – Verdict of the Quran – Part One

Reading Time: 2 minutesSkeptics have advanced certain arguments against building mosques/structures over graves. None of these arguments are backed by any verse of the Quran [...]
Abdul Wahhab

Building mosques over graves – Verdict of the Quran – Part Three

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Holy Quran has clearly ruled in favour of building mosques / structures over graves as documented in Surah Kahf (18): Verse [...]
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No compromise on dignity of Lady Fatima Zahra (a.s.): Muntasir Ibn Mutawakkil

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe respect of Lady Fatima Zahra (s.a.), beloved daughter of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), is among the cornerstones of faith. Had the Muslims [...]
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Imam Sadiq (a.s.) schools Abu Hanifah on making Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) a Waseelah

Reading Time: 3 minutesDoubt A sect of Muslims is so thoroughly confused about the concept of Waseelah (medium towards Allah) and Tawassul (seeking a medium) [...]
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Permissibility of building monuments on graves in the school of Ahle Bait (a.s.)

Reading Time: 10 minutes Is it permissible to build monuments on graves in the school of Ahle Bait (a.s.)? There are reports in the books [...]

Permissibility of building monuments on graves in the school of Ahle Bait (a.s.)

Reading Time: 10 minutes Is it permissible to build monuments on graves in the school of Ahle Bait (a.s.)? There are reports in the books of Shias wherein Ahle Bait (a.s.) have seemingly prohibited building monuments on graves. These reports are freely cited by the Nasibis to criticize the Shias [...]

Only an Imam can conduct funeral of another Imam

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen an infallible Imam (a.s.) passes away, it is the responsibility of his successor, also an Imam, to conduct his funeral. None other can perform this duty giving Muslims a clear picture of who is the rightful successor of the Imam who has just passed away. Debate [...]

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Abu Jahl and Usurpers of Caliphate

Reading Time: < 1 minuteClearly, it was sheer good fortune that resulted in usurpers of caliphate acquiring positions of power and authority in Islam, despite an unimpressive, even damaging track record. To understand this better, [...]

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