The parent-child relationship does not differ, hence, there can be very negative results if a child never learns to trust. An instance of the damaging results of lack of trust -or absence of it- is that it most likely leads the child to discuss vital...

The parent-child relationship does not differ, hen...

One eyebrow-raising moment in the life of Imam al-Jawad is his marriage to Ummul Fazl, the daughter of Al-Ma’mun, the man who poisoned his father. This marriage changed some of the Shi‘as’ opinion about the Imam. However, by looking deeply into the i...

One eyebrow-raising moment in the life of Imam al-...

“Allah has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allah is greater. It is that which is the great att...

“Allah has promised the believing men and believin...

The Prophet (p.b.u.h & his household) stated, “There is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab. Neither is the white superior over the black nor is the black superior over the white, except by piety."(1) A great e...

The Prophet (p.b.u.h & his household) stated, “The...

One of these responsibilities, which is also a sensitive one, is how to handle jealous children. When looking for the solution of jealousy in children in the words of Ahl Al-Bayt (a.s), one can understand that removing jealousy right from its roots i...

One of these responsibilities, which is also a sen...

Allah (swt) stated “Certainly were there in Joseph and his brothers signs for those who ask. When they said, "Joseph and his brother are more beloved to our father than we, while we are a clan. Indeed, our father is in clear error. Kill Joseph or cas...

Allah (swt) stated “Certainly were there in Joseph...

A. It is permissible to put on nail polish; however, it has to be concealed from non-mahram men. In addition, it is recommended for the wife to wear such adornments for her husband. Q. Is it permissible for women to pray with nail polish on? A. Ther...

A. It is permissible to put on nail polish; howeve...

The proof and evidence of the hijab being an obligation is available in the Holy Quran and the Sayings of the Prophet and his household (PBUT): (O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselve...

The proof and evidence of the hijab being an oblig...

There is a condition that has to be met in order for it to be permissible to own and use a smart device, and that is to be assured that they will not use the device in a forbidden way. Therefor if the parent is unassured that the child will not use t...

There is a condition that has to be met in order f...

Most kids are glued to their smart devices to a point that they spend most of their day texting, socializing, playing, etc. This is not a good thing. Many claim that the hazards that overuse of smartphones brings is mental illnesses and even physical...

Most kids are glued to their smart devices to a po...

This prevalent issue is pointed out in the traditions and sayings of the Ahl Al-Bayt (pbut). In some cases they dispraise and criticize laughter and joking. For example, Imam al-Sadiq (A.S) said “laughter causes loss of faith like the water dissolvin...

This prevalent issue is pointed out in the traditi...

Should we give our children smartphones and when? The world has changed and it is going to keep on changing. We do not live in a society where we can live without electricity let alone smartphones and these devices that if used correctly can be very...

Should we give our children smartphones and when? ...

When one takes a look at their teachings in this regard, he can understand that their words guide their followers, either to do Wudu (ablution) or to wash their hands before and after they sit to eat. Imam Al-Sadiq (a.s) said, “Wudu (ablution) before...

When one takes a look at their teachings in this r...

A. This claim (there is a creator for every existing thing) is a fallacy(1) and the question is a loaded question. Who says that every existing thing needs a creator? Q. Then why do you state that the heavens, earth, mountains, rivers, oceans, plant...

A. This claim (there is a creator for every existi...

The concept in the eyes of Islam Al-Sheikh Nasir Al-Din Al-Tusi defined fear as an emotional pain that occurs because of anticipating something bad or expecting something good to go away.1 Therefor the fear of Allah (swt) is an emotional pain that o...

The concept in the eyes of Islam Al-Sheikh Nasir ...

Being religious is not only important for the afterlife, it is also very essential for this worldly life. Like how the Quran states “Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good ...

Being religious is not only important for the afte...

Introduction The salat has been described in some ahadith as "the pillar of religion." Imam 'Ali (a.s.), after receiving the fatal injury by Ibn Muljim (may Allah curse him), in a part of his advice to his sons, al-Hasan and al-Husayn (a.s.) said, "...

Introduction The salat has been described in some...

1. Question: The earth is one of the purifying agents. Following the example of a shoe's sole that can be purified by walking on the earth, would the same rule apply to car tires? Answer: The earth cannot purify the tires. 2. Question: Where do...

1. Question: The earth is one of the purifying age...

A Muslim tries to maintain the ritual purity of his body, clothes and everyday commodities by avoiding contact with impure things because such contacts would render the other items impure and would, therefore necessitate the process of purification. ...

A Muslim tries to maintain the ritual purity of hi...

1. Question: The jurists tell us that it is wajib to emulate the most learned (a'lam) mujtahid, and when we ask the religious scholars in our area, "Who is the a'lam?" we do not get a clear-cut answer so that we may follow his fatwa. When we ask them...

1. Question: The jurists tell us that it is wajib ...

Introduction Taqlid means acting according to the opinion of the jurist (mujtahid) who has all the necessary qualification to be emulated. So you do what the mujtahid's expert opinion says you should do, and refrain from what his expert opinion says...

Introduction Taqlid means acting according to the...