Shi’ah

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144424 May 2023

A Shi’i Narration Regarding Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? إنّ الله تبارك وتعالى اتّخذ إبراهيم عبدًا قبل أن يتّخذه نبيًّا، وإن الله اتخذه نبيًّا قبل أن يتّخذه رسولًا، وإن الله اتّخذه رسولًا قبل أن يتّخذه خليلًا، وإن الله اتخذه خليلًا قبل أن يجعله إمامًا، فلما جَمع له الأشياء قال: إني جاعلك للناس إمامًا.

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144325 October 2021

A Description of Dajjal’s Donkey from a Shi’i Source

QuestionI have heard the following description regarding the donkey of Dajjal: "The donkey will have a door on its belly and that people could go in and out of the donkey's belly through that door." (Biharul Anwar). Is it authentic?

26 Sha'ban 14429 April 2021

An Unreliable Du’a; Al Jawshanul Kabir

QuestionPlease I would like to know the status and authenticity of the du'a called "Jawshan Al Kabir" (الجوشن الكبير) It is said that this du'a is very rewarding to be recited in the beginning of the month of Ramadan.

3 Sha'ban 144217 March 2021

An Incident Regarding a Necklace of Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionThere's a video going around about an incident about a Bedouin coming to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asking for some provisions. He was directed to the house of Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) who first opted to give him some animal skin but then gave him her necklace after he…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 144220 January 2021

A Narration Regarding Reciting Certain Surahs on the Eve of Friday

QuestionPlease clarify the authenticity of the following narration and can we act upon it: Imam al-Sadiq was quoted as saying: "If one recites Tawasin (The three consecutive Surahs that start with طس, Surahs: 26, 27 and 28) on Friday Eve, he will be a friend of Allah, and will be…

29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144215 November 2020

A Narration Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding the Gaze

QuestionIs this suitable to quote: لَیْسَ فِی الْبَدَنِ‌ شَیءٌ اَقَلَّ شٌكراً مِنَ الْعَیْنِ فَلا تُعطوها سٌؤلَها فَتَشْغَلكُم عَنْ ذِكْرِ اللهِ‌ عَزَّ وَجَل There is no [limb] in the body which shows less gratitude than the eye, so do not give it what it asks for, as it will occupy you…

24 Dhul Qa'dah 14396 August 2018

A Narration Regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ali, Hasan, Husayn (radiyallahu ’anhum) and Nine Children of Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? أخبرنا سعد بن عبد الله قال أنبأنا الهيثم بن أبي مسروق النهدي عن الحسين بن علوان عمرو بن خالد عن سعد بن طريف عن الأصبغ بن نباتة عن عبد الله بن عباس قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: أنا وعلي…

6 Ramadan 143921 May 2018

Advice Given to Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionSomeone in our local Masjid was sharing this lengthy narration in the form of a booklet. However, many said it is a Shi'i narration. Can you kindly clarify the authenticity? Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that one day, "I entered at midday in the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…

27 Dhul Hijjah 143819 September 2017

Are Women Prohibited from Red Clothing?

QuestionIs this report correct? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) wore a dress that was dyed with 'Usfur’ while she was in the state of Ihram. (Usfur, the red substance extracted from safflower) If it is authenic, then it contradicts the following Hadith which prohibits women from wearing such garments: 2. "Woe…