Ethics

Salam dear brother, do not put so much pressure on yourself at the same time. Take it slow, and start slowly from the basics. Start from the core principles of the faith until you get a grasp, get into history, into philosophy, into theology, one at a time. My recommendation is start with lectures on youtube it is the best and most resourceful way to gain knowledge. Then also take time to just read books and articles you just find interesting on whatever topics you choose. It doesnt all have to be in one day or one month just whenever you have time or feel like it. Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Lectures On Life, Religion, God, & Islam Books and Articles Regarding Every Single Subject Particularly Shia Islam's views: http://al-islam.org Want to ask a question? Looking for answers to particular questions regarding Islam? http://www.islamquest.net/intro

Alhamduillah there are so many lectures this year to watch! So many different and abstract topics! Definitely check these out! Sheikh Mohammed al-Hilli | Muharram 2023 / 1445 at Hyderi Islamic Centre https://www.youtube.com/@hyderi Sayed Jawad Qazwini AMYN Muharram 2023 | Houston, TX https://www.youtube.com/@JawadQazwini Sayed Mohammad Baqer Qazwini at Muslim Youth Connection (MYC) https://www.youtube.com/@mycmedia/ Sayed Hossein Al Qazwini - Muharram 1 1445H/2023 at Masjid Al-Rasool Al-A'dham - Toronto https://www.youtube.com/@MasjidAlRasoolAlAdhamToronto

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Since Muharram is very near and there will be many questions raised especially within the Muslim ummah, I highly suggest recommending this lecture to your close ones, friends, those that ask questions. If you have Sunni family members and friends as well. This will answer all their questions and doubts on Imam Hussain and Karbala. Wa Salaam Why Do Shias Commemorate Imam Hussain & Karbala By Hassanain Rajabali

You keep saying this as if I am claiming something otherwise. Ok? There are many laws in Islam, where depending on strict circumstances or life threatening situations the rulings purpose changes. No, there is no contradiction because you are assuming I am making a either X OR Y argument and I never made such a case. And you have not given me valid proof as to what is the other purposes of marriage? You only gave me one extreme rare scenario that does not apply to 9999999999999999999999999999999% of mankind. What desire what need suddenly causes someone to want to form a marriage? What? Yes you can definitely have friendships between opposite sexes as long as you do not commit any sins. You keep repeating yourself without answering my points and providing valid evidence instead of just saying "no they can". The point I will repeat myself here, is that no human being desires the opposite sex without underlying intimate OR sexual desires. They want a deeper, sensual, closer relationship that is halal in which boundaries in friendship cannot cross. If you are telling me they are asexual OR have 0 desires, then what is the desire that drives them towards the opposite sex to get married and not agree to sex in the first place? This entire premise is faulty and illogical. Sure they might not want sex, but maybe they want someone to feel intimate with to touch to sleep next to etc etc. Otherwise what does the purpose of marriage satisfy? YOU KEEP ASSUMING INTIMACY = SEX which is turning your entire argument faulty. No https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-asexual#Asexuality,-defined , again you can clearly read for yourself, even the asexual person still has desires that can ONLY be satisfied through marriage. For the 99999999999 time I never ever argued that Islam does not allow no sex marriage! Everyone in this thread is arguing with faulty assumptions and ideas they are making up in their own minds without being precise.

Such as? If there is no intimacy then what is the point of a marriage, just do friendship?? Your hypothetical example still proves my point, there is the desire for intimacy and love more than friendship which is why the person wants a partnership. They have lustful desires they want an outlet for, otherwise again, friendship would have been more than enough. But their circumstance makes it harder, and you are also wrong. In western jails, you can visit and have private intimate moments with your lover. Again you are bringing very niche what if "variable" examples to make a point that no one is arguing. The point is marriage main purpose, main goal, main desire is for an intimate, sexual, sensual outlet through a HALAL way, MORE than that of friendship. So this notion that marriage for gays exist without sex without touching without intimacy is just illogical, because we know the quran and hadith condemn same sex lust/sex/intimacy hence it is impossible for its marriage to be allowed, hence Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) has forbidden marriage between same sex. It is like putting the cart in front of the horse. You can never justify gay marriage in islam, there is not a single mental gymnastic that allows any kind of loophole. As if just because your life is in danger and you need something to drink and there is only alcohol, someone comes along and claims they feel like if they do not drink alcohol they will die like ???? its just nonsense... or they put their self in situations that gives them an "excuse" to drink alcohol. Like no you cannot do that, you are trying to fool Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) or yourself??? Edit: Just to reiterate the argument I have put forth previously multiple times. Maharam and Non Mahram ethics exist in Islam. That is why there is a halal and haram code of conduct between opposite genders before and after marriage, within and outside of family, hijab of sight, hijab of dress, hijab of actions... We know there are still certain limitations between the same genders, this is more than enough prove to show that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) has ordained this consistent system between two of the same genders and even if one falls into a sinful desire of homosexuality, they have boundaries they can never cross (men cannot see each others private parts, cannot sleep in the same bed) and AT THE SAME TIME, there is an ethical veil that is removed between the same genders that is not applied in the same way as it is between opposite genders (you can see each other, talk to each other, hug, handshake, etc). This also proves that the relationship between same gender is not meant for something more than friendship and intimacy including sexual desires. Otherwise Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) would have set the same restrictions and boundaries when it came to two opposite genders!

I questioned the motives not the possibility, to shut down the preposterous claim about the validity of same sex marriage from a non sexual non intimate angle. I obviously understand there are rare outliers and situations where people can be asexual or lose intimacy during marriage. My simple point is it makes no sense to go into a marriage, into a partnership when there is no intimacy when you can clearly just stay as friends. It is irrational and nonsensical. 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of mankind has always been this way designed and ordained by Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى), thus his commands and laws. This is not some relative argument nor a weighted majority argument. This is fitra. Clearly, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) has created this system of marriage in Islam for the ceremony and contract of intimacy and love between two opposite genders because they have a relationship more deep and more sensual then just "friends" or anything other.

Is there a required format for this thread? Like just the information about the speaker and where its taking place? Or are we allowed to share live stream links and videos as each takes place?

Salam if you have time please watch these videos, and your questions will all be answered. A Profound Explanation On Why God Is Testing Us In Life By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Why Are Problems Innate In Our Existence From Islam's Perspective By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Understanding The System Of God In Islam: Intellect & Wisdom By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Rebuilding The Self: Always Looking At Life Positively By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Striving In The Way Of Allah: Optimism & Proactiveness By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Tranquility Through The Belief In God By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali Feeling Lost, So Many Personal Problems, How Do I Change My Life By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali The Level At Which We Effect Each Other As Humans By Hajj Hassanain Rajabali

Shias also believe Fatima (عليه السلام) did not want her burial to be known to the caliph & people of that time because of the way they treated her and hurt her. It could also be because Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) knew what these fiends might have done to her burial site so it could be also a will of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى).. Most importantly of all, she might have wanted the ummah to constantly ask and wonder why and where is her burial, which will raise fundemental questions towards the truth. https://www.al-islam.org/media/where-grave-fatimah-al-zahra

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Al-Sadiq School Inauguration – Somerset, New Jersey June 25, 2023 After a long journey filled with challenges, and by the Grace of Almighty God, the Muslim Foundation Inc (MFI) was finally able to achieve its noble goal of the construction and opening of Al-Sadiq full-time school for the Muslim community in the New Jersey area. The inaugural ceremony was attended by many religious scholars, local officials including the mayor, community leaders, and various community members from other states. His Eminence, Sayyid M.B. Kashmiri, was invited as a keynote speaker to the event. During his remarks, Sayyid Kashmiri insisted on the necessity of having our own schools to implement the advice of the religious authority. He noted that Grand Ayatullah Sayyid al-Sistani advised Shia Muslims in the West that as they strive toward good citizenry and integration, they should maintain their religious identity and noble cultures. Sayyid Kashmiri added, “Our children’s protection is mandatory, not recommended!” He emphasized that this is particularly important nowadays when many faith communities are encountering melting human values and our newer generations are at risk of losing their noble values. Sayyid Kashmiri addressed those who live in small towns who can’t build a school or the families who can’t afford tuition to send their children to full-time private schools, to protect and save their beloved children by pursuing online teaching options or homeschooling. To the latter, he noted, “I personally had this chance and so far [it] worked with my children perfectly.” In his closing remarks, Sayyid Kashmiri offered his sincere thanks to all those who worked tirelessly for the past two decades. He recalled visiting the location and then noting that it was just land and a small old house at that time. He thanked all those who generously donated to support the project and gave special thanks to the religious authority that granted Khums permission to support this dream project. In the end, Sayyid brought to the school’s leaders’ attention that the real challenge of this project has just begun. Building the school is just one step but how to manage it and lead our children to success is a heavy responsibility. He concluded by praying for their success and expressing hopes to see this as a manifestation of what was dreamed of in The Blueprint For The Shia Muslim Community, with having full-time schools, an Islamic curriculum, and higher education. Sayyid prayed to see the graduated students of al-Sadiq School go to the best colleges and universities, including the new initiative of Mufid Academic Seminary, so they give back to the community and return some of what they receive from them. https://imam-us.org/our-childrens-protection-is-mandatory-not-recommended-sayyid-kashmiri

A group of thirty senior experts in various aspects of policing, law enforcement, and countering extremism from thirteen states that include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, UAE, and Morocco visited the Crescent Islamic Center (Masjid al-Nabi) in Chantilly, Virginia, for an interfaith discussion to exchange experiences and thoughts for peace and coexistence. The session was coordinated through the leadership of Dr. Hassan Abbas, Course Director of “Community Oriented Policing and Countering Violent Extremism” and Distinguished Professor of International Relations at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA). The distinguished guests, representing various traditions in Muslim and Christian traditions, delivered presentations on their experiences with the various aspects of policing, law enforcement, and countering extremism focusing on the importance of inter-intra faith dialogue for religious harmony and building peace. For his part, Sayyid M.B. Kashmiri addressed the advice received from Grand Ayatullah Sayyid al-Sistani about the importance of respecting others irrespective of their religion or sect. Notably, “Don’t say to Sunnis they are our brothers, say they are ourselves” and to Christians, “You are part of us, and we are part of you”. Furthermore, Sayyid Kashmiri talked about his personal experience during the 30 nights of the blessed month of Ramadan at Masjid al-Nabi (p), “bringing together all Muslims from different schools of thought and various backgrounds, reciting Quran, attending lectures, and praying in congregation, and having iftar (breaking the fast) all together just like a garden of different flowers with different colors and different fragrances.” He went on to say that “American Muslims have the opportunity to play a better role and become a role model for all Muslims in different parts of the world. They just need to follow Quranic principles and understand, trust, and love one another.” https://imam-us.org/interfaith

There was a time when the classical scholars and old sunnis of the time had more love for the ahlulbayt and Fatima (عليه السلام). I have posted many hadith and excerpts from their scholars books that showed how they even went to visit our imams shrines... but now it is almost non existent.. I doubt with all the wahabi and salafi in-doctrine they even care I mean they turned Khadija's (عليه السلام) house into a bathroom in saudi arabia...