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Admins need to look at the rules and regulations of this site. We aren't allowed to request for Allahs (SWT) mercy to be removed from Abu Bakr, Uthman, and Umar, and yet you allow members of the site to openly slander the names of our beloved scholars. People who have given and dedicated their entire lives to serve our beloved religion are insulted on a daily basis, whilst moderators hunt for people saying la'nah, giving them harsh and instant warnings. The current state of things is disgusting and shameful. This issue needs to be looked at. Just now even, whilst I was in the chatroom, I had to endure certain members slandering the good names of Al-Shaheed Mohammed Baqir Al-Sadr, Syed Al-Khomeini, and also Syed Mohammed Al-Musawi. I left the chatroom with disgust, and I do not intend to return there until the current state of affairs is rectified.

Some members post music links in the chatroom and on people's profiles all the time :)

The third video says it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Aba3v7LI

Salam alaikum dear brothers and sisters, In my recent rant against members who slander scholars, a few members expressed that they think I am being hypocritical, and that I have no right to complain whilst I myself sin. I must admit, I agree. I have no right to criticise other members whilst I myself post music, etc. For that reason, I promise that from this moment forth, I shall post no music, or anything of the sort. JazakumUllah. However, I will add, I will NEVER stand for the slandering of our scholars. That is unforgivable.

get over yourselves, stop whining like a baby, no one needs this forum to turn into a police forum. Mashallah its at a highpoint these days, a lot of good discussions in the chatroom among the jokes here and there. peace

Points have been noted and issues will be addressed inshAllah.

I must say that they do very good job on other areas but the abusive and disrespectful language has to be stopped.

Its fine to disagree with a scholar, and discuss them in a polite way, but to slander and insult? In real life, I would have straight sparked someone who spoke like that. No lie.

I think generally on this website, scholary hating is integrated as part of discussion, without it there is no discussion.. Sad times

He will ALWAYS be alive, we just fail to see it. "And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah: 'They are dead.' Nay, they are living, though ye perceive (it) not.

(salam) I have few question from Akhbaris. As Akhbaris claim that there is no need of Taqleed of a Mujtahid in Islam and one can recourse to Quran and Hadiths of Prophet (pbuh) and Ahl ul bait a.s for knowing about any verdict on a issue. Therefore, i want to know what is Akhbari reply on the basis of Quran and sayings of Ahl ul bait a.s in the following Issues. 1. Is heart transplant or liver transplant allowed or not? Please provide Quranic reference or reference from hadiths of Prophet (pbuh) and Ahl ul bait a.s. 2. What is the ruling for a person who forgot to offer Tashud in prayer. As taqleed is not allowed please provide direct reference from Quran and sayings of Prophet (pbuh) and Ahl ul bait a.s. 3. If you have answer from Quran and sayings of Ahl ul bait a.s regarding the aforementioned issues and you paste them here with relevant references (as i do not have direct access to so many books and i have not specialized in Islamic knowledge) and i accept this then will it not mean that I have literally followed you though you have just informed me about hadiths and Quranic verses regarding the matter in question. Will it not mean that you have taught me and I did your "Taqleed" in this issue? I shall put more questions as the thread will proceed. Looking forward for the response of those who are against Ijtehad and Taqleed and Pseudo-Akhbaris.

Salaam eid Mubarak Ruqayah: It's not the right of the wife to know if her husband took another wife because it's not her business specially if she wants to know in order to reject or harm the others or destroy the new flourishing relationship. It's only her right not to be lied to and there is a big difference between not announcing and actually lying Announcing marriage is generally mustahab in Islam Refraining from mustahab is not prohibited. The problem is you need to establish with your self what is your constitution and reference in life. You can not say "my own morality" because the moral codes which are derived from the "selves" are subjective to each self. Humanity needs an absolute and objective reference for morality. Remember when you sit in a court you can not say "my own morality" but you have to refer to the constitution which is a universal code of morality Examples of subjective motalities of different people colliding is the example of gays. Some say it's good and they have the right and some say it's Evil and they should be punished if they come public with it. Also note that there is a difference between dismissing ahadeeth because you have done a genuine ijtihad and find that hadeeth in contradiction with usool aldeen or in contradiction with well established juristic formulas or has a fault In transmission then this is genuine But to dismiss randomly based on the feelings that you get then it's very likely that those unguided feelings are your desires or self imposed comfort zones that ur not willing to exit. Ur mind is the sound of god and your self desire is the sound of the devil so you Need to make distinction between the two

(salam) On the Day of Judgement, Allah, the creator of the heavens in the earth will ask those who stood against His laws What will be their answer? Was it they who created the heavens and the earth, and are they the ones who know what is best for them? Or is it Allah, the Mighty, the Wise? I ask Allah that he does not make us from among them ameen

I can't speak for the ones that opened these threads, or the others who are participating in them, but for me it has nothing to do with talking about sex (as if that is really what is going on here). What we are discussing is the principle of submitting to the will of Allah, which is what it means to be a Muslim. What we are discussing is the fact that some people condemn as immoral behaviour things that were done or approved by the Prophet (pbuh) and the Imams (as). This has nothing to do with sex, and everything to do with what it is to be a (Shia) Muslim.

salam alaykum , this is about calling one another a kafir or a homo as a joke in chatroom ayatoallah sistani :haram 77 ÇáÓÄÇá: åá íÌæÒ ááÕÏíÞ Ãä íãÇÒÍ ÕÏíÞå ÈÇáÃáÝÇÙ ÇáÈÐíÆÉ ¡ Ãæ Ãä íÓÈå æíÓÈ ÃÈÇå æÇõãå ¡ æÈÚÖåã íåíä ÕÏíÞå ¡ Ãæ íÓÊÎÝ Èå æíÓÊäÞÕ ãä ÞÏÑå ÈÏÚæì ÇáãÒÇÍ ¡ æÞÏ íßæä ÃãÇã ÇáäÇÓ .. Ýåá åÐÇ ÌÇÆÒ ¿ ÇáÝÊæì: íÍÑã ÇáÝÍÔ ãä ÇáÞæá ¡ æßÐÇ ÓÈ ÇáãÄãä æÅåÇäÊå . http://www.alseraj.net/ar/fikh/2/?oteHlbU8RM1075094438&61&90&3

Salams Dear Members While the issues raised by you will be addressed and dealt with by SC team, there are a couple of points that need to be conveyed to all members just so that you understand our perspective and that we are all on the same page. Firstly, the responsibility of ensuring that forum rules are not broken does not entirely rest on SC team. We'd like to encourage all senior or serious members to contribute in this regard and make use of the "report" feature. If you see any thread, post or profile breaking forum rules, please inform us by reporting it. If you find any member misbehaving in the chatroom, please report him/her and feel free to 'printscreen' and share it with admins. If you can't be bothered doing that, atleast save some general info such as the date/time of chat and the username. We can then access chat logs to see if the member actually broke our rules. Secondly, the issue of disrespect/slander towards esteemed scholars has to be dealt with carefully. This is a grey and a sensitive area and at times, we have to differentiate between a slander and a criticism. Please note that while our principles/rules do not allow disrespect towards our esteemed marjas, we also have to allow criticism (constructive) in honor of free speech. So at times, if certain critics on the forum are being tolerated, it is not because we have lost our ways. Rather, it is the teachings of our great marjas - tolerance and patience - that we give equal opportunity to everyone. Having said that, we will obviously not let any member get away with insulting/abusive comments against our marjas/scholars. So kindly report a member who is guilty of (repeatedly) insulting our scholars. And if you feel that the team is not taking appropriate actions of your reports, please contact one of the mods/admins and submit your complaint. Thankyou Regards I

Salam Alaikum Its you who are spreading false information here. Go to Sayyid Fadhlallah's website, and they announced Eid a week ago, i.e. without going for actual sightings and by relying on atronomical information. As for Sayyid Khoei's view, go to their website and look at these links: http://www.alkhoei.org/?p=1262878259&nid=694 http://www.alkhoei.org/?p=1262878259&nid=690 The reliance for him on astronomical information is limited. Having said that, Sayyid Al-Khoei's office has decided that today Tuesday is NOT Eid, and that it should be tomorrow, in the UK. Phone them up. Its apparently seen in Chile, and nowhere else, and Al-Khoei's office has chosen not to rely on it, nor has any other office of the Maraja as far as I am aware. And do you know where the UK is??? its a little island off Europe, and it is in the black on those charts on moonsighting.com, therefore, its not visible in those regions. They are not even in the "visible by optical aid only" band on the charts.

I'd like you to say that to some members of my tribe heh:

It is a private school from preschool to 6th grade. So Elementary school for now. Not affiliated with Saba, but because of the small amount of students, it is just like homeschooling, but in a facility that was a public school years ago. Thank you for the names :) Thank you all for the names, i will let you all know what is the final selection!!! :D

how bout when u get angry: if ur standing sit down, if ur sitting lie down, and if ur lying down stand up. dont know how u would lye down in a car but im sure u can recline ur seat a little bit :) How bout remeber death and the day of Judgement? Do you want to observe Allah (aj) divine anger? I dont think so, suppress urs and Allah (aj) will supress his

It's funny how you overlooked the entire video to point out that the guy doesnt have a thick beard. What's even funnier is how you make up your islamic principles of Hijjab, in the first 3 minutes he tells you that hijjab is something used "to cover". Then he reads the quranic verses in surah an-noor which tells people exactly how hijjab is mentioned in the holy quran, meaning there is no mention of a beard. Not only have you taken the time to be negative towards someones efforts, but you have made up your own islamic principles of Hijjab and completely disregarded the whole meaning of the video.

Well do you listen to Allah (aj)??? (bismillah) 023.001 SHAKIR: Successful indeed are the believers, 023.002 SHAKIR: Who are humble in their prayers, 023.003 SHAKIR: And who keep aloof from what is vain, (Laghw) 023.004 SHAKIR: And who are givers of poor-rate, 023.005 SHAKIR: And who guard their private parts, 023.006 SHAKIR: Except before their mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are not blameable, 023.007 SHAKIR: But whoever seeks to go beyond that, these are they that exceed the limits; 023.008 SHAKIR: And those who are keepers of their trusts and their covenant, 023.009 SHAKIR: And those who keep a guard on their prayers; 023.010 SHAKIR: These are they who are the heirs, 023.011 SHAKIR: Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.

Thank you brother, but I also very much resent the slandering of the names of our other Ulema', such as Syed Mohammed Al-Musawi. But Jazak'Ullah. I would also like to request some action taken to prevent this sort of thing happening in the future, for example the introduction of some more, stricter chatmods.

each one has his brain in his head , tow angels on his shoulders and a God tat see all This is for me first and for those who forgot or those who dont know , may Allah guide us all

Though to be fair, today only one mod was present, and she is usually an excellent mod, one of the best. I suspect she wasnt aware of what was happening.

I have said it in a recent thread; this forum is at it's lowest pont ever. The moderators are not fulfilling their duty.

This morning for breakfast we had: manaeesh, toast, olives, laban (yoghurt), labne with zet zeytoon, za3tar and zet, fresh eggs, debs carob (carob syrup), ka3k el eid, tea and fresh orange juice :D

Ok I do understand your point. Let me answer your questions. Here is my reply: What I have learned over the years is that it is difficult to understand an issue based on one ayat or hadith. Its hard to find one hadith that would clarify everything. You get answers in bits and peaces. Part here and part there. Once you put everything together you get a clear picture.......are you following me so far/ Now I have quoted 2 hadith and 2 examples. The first hadith from Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (as) tells us: -We should go to qualified Shia fuqha to solve our disputes. -Qualities of fuqha. -They should rule based on the teachings of Ahlul Bait (as) -Once a faqih has ruled, he should be obeyed. -Discarding the verdict of a faqih amounts to Shirk. -There is no geographic limitation on the application of the verdict. The example of Malik e Ashtar (ra): -Tells us that obedience is not limited to the Masoomeen. A non-Masoom could also be obeyed. -The letter of Imam Ali (as) in Nehjul Balagha tells us the importance of government and administration. -This letter is also a good guide for WF. -Since Malik (ra) was appointed the governor of Egypt one can assume that his powers had geographic boundaries. To confirm this we would need more info. -It would be interesting academic exercise to see what powers Malik (ra) had if the present day fuqha (including WF) have same, more or less powers. The letter from Imam a-Asr (ATF): -Directs us to go to the narrators of hadith (Fuqha) for issues during major occultation. -Again there is no geographic limitation on the application of the verdict. -Fuqha are Imam's (ATF) last word (hujjat) for us. This hadith is of prime importance. If say I am going away for a few years (say a world tour) and I tell all my friends and subordinates that such and such person will be the last word (my hujjat) for you during my absence. Come to him for all your issues. And I place no conditions, boundaries or restrictions. Thats a big thing!!!! Now what are the duties of an Imam (as). Does that not include implementation of Sharia. So if a faqih establishes a society based on Quran and Sunna of Masoomeen, would that not be justified. Think about it. The example of fatwas issued by our Marjas. The fatwas that our scholars issue, the books Tozih al-Masail, Practical laws etc that the publish mostly have no geographic limitation. If shaving is haram, its haram for all concerned males regardless of where they lives. So why should an addict of WF not be applicable on all concerned Shias regardless of their geographic location. Put all 4 together and you will see that what I have said is right. There are many more ayats, hadith and examples that clarify the issue even further. I have given you the links. Summery: -You wont find one ayat, hadith or example that would solve all issues or answer all your questions. -Understanding comes in bits and peaces. Each ayat or hadith adds something. -Put everything togather and you will find your answer. :)

How would you know he is right 99% of the time?

Jakaz Allah khair, i wasnt trying to be funny! lol glad you had a laugh, i genuinly can not keep friends that are teenagers. I might have a little O.C.D but honestly i dont think i can bring my self to be overly friendly with any teenagers, however if they are outcasts and rejects and rebels there my brothers lol . I tend to dislike people who are popular as they tend to be materialistic and uasully have a bit of a ego maniac streak. Laugh as you will, but i think i have this figured out, im done trying to help them some of them are good i will still suppot those . im just going to watch them make mistakes and regret it later, while i dont say anything but think "i told you so". I find funny how they pity me for having morals and religion and putting limitations on my self, if only they knew how much they will regret.

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You are absolutely right about the ways on how the hilal should be sighted but the point I was trying to make is that the marjas declare the day of the Eid based on sighting of the people. The marjas themselves don't really go out to sight the moon themselves. Anyone can look for the new crescent. When the people see the hilal the Eid is established for them.

I like what both of you wrote. But really why spend 100,000 words on "sex with slave" and less than 10 on how to "free the humanity" from any and all kind of slavery. Brother there is a time and place for all these discussions, notice how seemingly disappointed Imam Ali (as) was when he asked people to ask anything from Him while he is between them, and this idiot asked "how many hair he had on his head". Or other example where some people of book from around Madina used to come with their absurd questions while prophet (saw) used to be in the middle of something important. Also notice the last part of khutba Shaqshaqia where this Sahabi is complaining about the person who abruptly and absurdly interrupted Imam Ali (as), and how the Sahabi and later generations were deprived of the most truthful description of the mutiny of Saqifah by bunch of hyenas. In principal I'm not opposed to any of these discussions for the understanding purpose - for many times and for a good entertainment - for some times :)

There are a lot of things in Islam which become obsolete depending on times and depending on cultures. I do not know why there is such a heated debate about one of a cultural customs of nomads. Islam came to obliterate any kind of slavery be it to another human, to material, to $$, to your job, to your husband, to your wife, to your children, to your nationalism, and replace all those temporal slave/master relationships with the slavery to one and only God, the lord of universe, Allah سبحانه وتعالى. Islam in its pure form is against any -isms, any big fat bulky ideologies let alone the slavery of one benign human being to another benign human being. I believe all those who are debating one small aspect of rules surrounding a custom of nomads are doing a great disservice to Islam (and to their time and energy) and are ignoring the holistic, all encompassing approach of Islam towards life, the relationship of a free human to Allah and all that comes with it. Besides how come there were so many posts opened about sex/marriage/muta/cowife etc. during the holy month of Ramadan in which even the most halal things become haram for some time. Are we all bunch of sexually frustrated Shia youth here or do we have some cool heads around as well to stop these pointless debates? Remember the one who showed his sexual frustrations during Ramadan was none but our well known villain Umer "the tall perpetual angry one" who loved jumping around in people's courtyards during the middle of the night - lol..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBCHMD8KkjE

Shirazi says it's Eid tmrw, yay! اعلن مكتب سماحة المرجع الديني الكبير آية الله العظمى السيد صادق الشيرازي دام ظله ان غدا هو اول ايام شهر شوال ،، واسعد الله ايامكم بعيد الفطر السعيد

hahahahah dont weirdo me bro :P just feel blessed you found it for me :angel:

Last time I checked I was for real? ALI

السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته - Peace be upon you as well as Allah's Mercy and Blessings... و الصلاة و السلام على خير خلق الله و حبيب قلوبنا، الرسول محمد، و آله الطيبين الطاهرين - And may the Prayers and Peace be upon the Best of Allah's Creations, the beloved of our hearts, the Messenger Muhammad as well as his Generous and Pure Family... و لعنة الله الدائمة على أعداءهم و ظالميهم و التابعين على ذلك من الأولين إلى الآخرين - And may the permanent curse of Allah be upon their enemies and their oppressors and those who follow the trend from the first ones to the last ones... Follow your marjaa ruling about the way to "declare" or "not declare" eid on the evening of doubt... When were you supposed to have "officially" started the month of Ramadhan according the rulings of your marjaa? Count 29 days from there, then on the 29th day of the holy month, (30th day eve) in the evening, check up if you see the crescent according to your marjaa rulings or if there is any other correct way to determine eid (news from at least 2 TRUSTFUL MUSLIM SHIA TWELVER PRACTICING brother)... If in any case you come to really doubt, travel with the niyya of visiting a place which is 30 kms out of the limits of your city (or the limits of your city suburbs), STARTING IN THE MORNING (which is BEFORE ZUHR TIME)! Then once you arrived, break your fast... And then come back home... Please brothers and sisters, correct me if i'm wrong... و عليكم السلام و رحمة الله و بركاته - And upon you be Peace as well as Allah's Mercy and Blessings...

Interesting debate, Walid seems to be doing quite well so far. I think some of the misunderstandings might be due to one's understanding of Arabic. I've seen Farid misunderstand some of the Arabic quotations he's made on that site (he got caught on it). I remember a while back he misunderstood Arabic sentences when I was discussing with him as well. I guess there is always room for improvement. Although on the other hand, I think it would be better if Walid improved his English. Would be nice if Shias grew their beards longer. Sometimes I feel like if I opened a razor booth at the Shia masjid, I could save up enough money to pay off a mortgage.

This is one of the days of the year i don't like 'cause some are celebrating Eid while some like me are still fasting, not knowing which one is right. Im from Toronto, and our takiyya Khana here announced Eid but said nothing about moonsighting, velayat TV channel says its on wednesday. Missing one day of ramadhan isn't good, fasting on Eid isn't any good either. What to do?

Brother its also happening on the forums, people debating or arguing and sending a few insults to each other whilst they are at it. I do not doubt that the admin team do a great job and it is hard to monitor the whole website but I even read in the rules people will get temporary bans if they keep on insulting and there are people who I have seen send insults in alot of there posts and I dont see any temporary bans. Maybe get a few more admins or go through the general discussions threads once a day, that is the area where alot of heated arguements are and where insults happen the most.

The birth of the moon has nothing to do with the starting of a new month. The sighting of the crescent marks the beginning.

Well I received this text: Faith makes all things possible, hope makes all things work, love makes all things beautiful, may you have all these on this special day...Eid Mubarak!

Spread Love Not Hate :D I really like that quote SD

Couldn't have said it better myself brother

Saudi Arabia IS being protected by the US, what are you talking about ??!?!? http://www.atimes.co...t/MF03Ak02.html

who cares if he is or isnt.. he is in a powerful position in politics, yet he does nothing to make the muslims in america have any easier life. he doesnt do anything to benefit the muslims he also goes onto other interviews and doesnt admit he is muslim - he changes depending on which country he is in.

(bismillah) (salam) Grammatically it's a tricky subject and it's certainly above my level of knowledge, but this is an interesting take by one of the more knowledgeable brothers in the Arabic language: and Allah(swt) knows But tbh, i wouldn't be so intent with always comparing Islam with science unless it's an established scientific fact that has stood the test of time because frankly scientific theories are always changing on a daily basis and it's not really wise to attach ourselves so quickly to the latest theory. i feel it is more prudent to educate ourselves on the grammar of the Quran since this is something more stable and accurate. Don't get me wrong, we shouldn't neglect science, but we must also realize the limits of science and not be quick to get one theory or another and try to find an ayah or a hadith that vaguely is inline with that theory. This doesn't necessarily apply to this issue in articular, but rather is just a general statement on a trend that i sometimes see.

Do you even have concept of Imama? in between Abu hanifa, though being a student of Imam Jaffer (as) made his own sect instead of following Imam Jaffer (as) and do you know what other sects of Sunnis say about him?