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  1. I see the recent trend of Sunnis/Salafis converting to Shia Islam. This is well known, but what about non muslim converts, is it popular among them?
  2. asslamoalaikum, Besides Hizbullah in southern Lebanon what the other countries including Lebanese government did to stop genocide of Palestinians in the hand of Zionists regime? The whole social media is full of propaganda against Iran that Iran has joined hands with America and Israel to destroy Arab countries but no one is asking the Muslim countries having borders with Israel about what they did for Palestinians? Not only governments but the people of these countries also remained silent spectators during this genocide.
  3. Salam Aleykum, my brothers and sisters in religion and my equals in humanity. What is the perspective of some religious scholars on electronic video games? When I say video games I don’t mean Pac-Man either lol, I’m talking about games like Grand theft Auto 5, Battlefield and you know all the other big mainstream adult restricted ones. I have researched from both Khamenei and Sistani as best as I could but could only find them giving their opinion about games like Chess and other activities that can involve gambling.
  4. Asslamoalaikum, I wonder if Trump and Natanyahu embrace Islam, will their obedience be obligatory? As per Sunni school of thought obedience of rulers is obligatory. If happens so, may be we see after one hundred years Sunni world saying "Trump and Natanyahu committed Khata-e-Ijtihadi by killing tens of thousands of Muslims in Palestine."
  5. Salam everyone, Those of you who have known me long enough on this forum also know that I post almost no personal stuff here. Next to nothing. Nonetheless, this forum has been an important part of my journey, from my teenage years as a nervous, anxious convert, to the entirety of my early youth, to the present phase as I am heading towards 30 years of age. This space has been the community which I lack in real life. So I am looking for advice and perspective. I don't know how to phrase all of this properly and coherently, since my thoughts are a jumble. But to cut it to chase- I have given it much thought, as well as approached the question instinctively. I think I want to stay celibate for the rest of my life. Again- curt and terse as it all may sound- I believe the following reasons, a mix of physiological, psychological and social conditions, have contributed to my decisions: Long bouts of childhood illness have left me a cripple. Childhood meningitis, and a relapse of the same, have resulted in several deformities. I have a curved spine, somewhat deformed limbs, weak lungs, and major loss of vision in one eye. I have a ton of psychological issues. Physical and mental abuse from early childhood have left deep traumatic imprints, which I am still assessing, thanks to the increasing awareness about mental health. I have ADHD and Dyscalculia (clinically diagnosed) and possibly mild autism (although my doctor is not entirely sure about this). I also have anxiety and frequently experience panic attacks. I have tried medications to cope with these but those weren't of much help. Socially speaking, as practically everyone, especially the veterans on the forum, knows, I am a convert (or a revert, whatever, I don't care about the semantics). I have no social capital, no connections, no pedigree to vouch for myself. All of you know how our communities are. I am pretty 'rootless' in that respect. There are other constraints due to which I still have to live with my non-Muslim family. Due to a combination of these factors (and maybe more), I think I want to stay celibate. I know that our religion doesn't think highly of this route. All the same, I strongly feel that I don't have the aptitude for marriage. Physically, emotionally, socially, maybe even financially, I don't make the cut. Maybe it's my own ineptitude and shortcomings. Maybe it's the scars that I have accumulated in the course of my life. I don't feel there's much point debating. The point that remains is this- celibacy and living the rest of my life alone is my choice. I won't be able to do justice to my potential significant other- a partner who sticks out like a sore thumb in all aspects of life is not something that anyone deserves, not something that should be imposed upon them. I'll be perpetually guilt-ridden, as if I have held them hostage for life when they could have enjoyed a perfectly normal existence. I don't want to do this, neither to someone else nor to myself. Oddly (and sorry for the abruptness), I am drawn to monasticism. I feel a pull towards monks when I see them. Their serene contentment looks like an island of calmness in a stormy see of suffering. I know our religion doesn't permit this. You could call contemplating such a life for myself a 'guilty pleasure' of mine, I guess. I want to be away, shut out from the world. I have little to contribute to this world, and it will matter very little to the world when I finally lie down to rest, never to get up again. I struggle with these thoughts, these tugs and pulls. Is what I am doing haraam? If so, then is there any way out for me (from a Shariah perspective)? I have dropped the 'filter' here, partly due to the very nature of the discussion, and partly because I don't know how else to put all of this. I hope I am coherent and adequately comprehensible. Shaykhina @Abu Hassanain would be interested in knowing your point of view too.
  6. It is interesting to note that, there is a 'DUA OF THE DAY,' HADITH OF THE DAY', but, there is no 'VERSE OF THE DAY' IS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE AN Islamic FORUM? So in what HADITH AFTER THIS will they believe? 77-50
  7. Religion defines “science,” knowledge, differently from secularism. A religious concept of knowledge does not regard empiricism as primary, or central to faith. The senses’ observation(s) is at best an aid to faith, not the basis thereof. Nor is natural law or common sense, both of which are derived from the senses, the foundation of faith. Faith in tradition, on the other hand, is central to the acceptance of creeds, dogmas, and rituals. Whether or not these contradict human experience is immaterial to one’s faith in them: for religion is based on that which is largely imperceptible to mere created beings—the spiritual realm. To illustrate: even if, say, homosexuality were to produce absolutely no measurable, demonstrable, visible harm(s) in this world, a religious believer would still pronounce anathema on its being practiced, solely on the basis of received tradition that regards sodomy as a grave spiritual sin. In Islam the heart, not the mind, is the pivot of faith. The heart is regarded as primary: if the heart is sealed, nothing changes/happens; all else is futile. The Qur’ān does stress reflection, of course, but a reflection that takes place in the heart, from which all else flows. All else is secondary. In other words, one “knows” the Truth through the heart, not the mind, and therefore one needs no evidence. That is why the Qur’ān chides people who base their faith on miracles or signs; many of those who saw the Prophet’s miracle(s) and sign(s) did not believe in their hearts. If this is the case, then how can Islam be proven to be truer than another faith? How does one prove that a certain Islamic practice is truer than, say, a Christian or Hindu one? How can one prove that an Islamic belief is truer than a Jewish or Buddhist one?
  8. Sallam Alikum, I have an America friend who would like to read more about Islam, and she wants me to recommend her books. The books I am reading right now, are a bit more complicated and go deeper into Islam, but I want to give her easier books to understand Islam. I do also wish they're more Shia based books. Which books to you all recommend I tell her about? Thank you so much.
  9. Arabic: العليئية English: Al-'Aliyiyyah or Aliyiyism or Aliyiy refers to a Sufi order or tariqa within Zaydi Shia Islam. Aliyites are a Sufi group that have an emphasis on each individual studying to become like their own scholar, with an emphasis on acting on one's own ijtihad, interpreting Quran and Hadiths, and not blindly following religious beliefs. Because of this, the Aliyites are not organized and they don't have a central authority or single scholar or Imam that unifies their community, and internal differences are abound. The Aliyites have a range of different beliefs and interpretations. They believe there can be more than one Imam at one time, for different locations and different people groups who speak different languages. The job of an Imam is to help people stay guided and teach them how not to make ijtihad and to prevent misinterpretation and abuse of religious beliefs and systems, as well as to be the rope of Allah, a spiritual guide. Similar to the Alevis of Turkiye, the Aliyites don't force anyone to practice Islam or do things like wearing hijab, claiming that everything is a choice, Allah gave all human beings free will, and these matters are between a Muslim and God and are personal, and so judgement isn't passed for women who don't wear hijab or people who get tattoos, etc., although following the Quran and Hadith and imams is encouraged and highly beneficial in the Aliyite tradition. Nobody knows for sure how old the Aliyite movement actually is or how many followers it has, due to its secretive and underground nature, but one narrative claims that the Aliyite faith developed when Yemeni Zaydi Shiites and Yemeni Sufis from the Sunni Hanafi Madhab, traveled to the Sokoto Caliphate, a Sunni Islamic Country in West Africa, while traveling the global trade routes, and ended up being embedded in a group of Muslims who believes the Orishas were prophets and imams whose message had been distorted, and who had been deified when they were merely servants of Allah, and not deities. These Muslims who believe in the orishas were considered heretics, and often fought with leaders and the government of the Sokoto Caliphate. Even though the Aliyites don't worship the Orishas, they have some heretical beliefs, including a belief that Imam Ali is a continuation of the life of Jesus Christ, and that Imam Ali also was the same person as Orisha Ogun, the Orisha of Iron and War. Imam Ali/Orisha Ogun is seen as a figurehead or the face of Aliyite Islam. The Aliyites also believe Orisha Obatala (whom they called Imam ObatAllah) was Jesus Christ too.
  10. In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. This is a thread in which I, and @matrix will be debating the existence of Allāh ﷻ. Going through some threads I stumbled on the valuable remarks of our former Muslim sister, and I couldn’t help but see someone who was driven by sincerity and a desire for truth. Indeed, had it not been so, had our dear sister not valued truth she would not have taken such a grand leap and for that I must commend her bravery and would also like to show - through this thread - that we as a community, as Muslims before all else - before any sect - will all stand as one in support of our brothers and sisters who perhaps saw that their questions were left unanswered. Or, felt that their communities had betrayed them. I pray that this can be a cordial, and beneficial debate and I ask that Allāh guides us and our noble sister in our mutual pursuit of truth. That being said, seeing that I am the one who is making the positive argument which is the affirmative claim that there is objective evidence that God exists, the onus is on me to substantiate said position. So, without further ado, I’ll go ahead and begin the discussion by the grace of our Lord. @matrix are you familiar with classical logic and S5 modal logic (if so, we can advance the discussion without having to cover any ground which I will be more than happy to touch on if need be)? Furthermore, are you familiar with arguments from contingency and if so, do you accept stage 1 from the argument of contingency (if you do, it doesn’t lead to theism, don’t worry I’ll seek to bridge that gap ʾInshāʾAllāh).
  11. Hello. Does Allah truly forgive every single sin? Specifically Major Sins? Can we truly say Allah would forgive Major sins like say killing thousands of innocents people just because you started repenting, making tawbah and Umrah? Because does Allah not make it clear on how heavy major sins are? Otherwise couldn't people just kill, ask for forgiveness and rinse and repeat? There has to be a limit right? I seek for answers. Please help me out.
  12. السَّلامُ عَلَيْكُم ورَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ when this site was founded , i was not even born yet . growing up , the religion was not that big of a deal for me and i knew nothing about islam . later on i started seeing things and you know ٱللَّهُ يَهۡدِي مَن يَشَآءُ my country , iran has seen many challenges in the past decade . makes me sad to see that we are losing our identity . when i signed up for this site , i saw that people here are mostly from iraq and pakistan and ... {btw you are all my brothers and sisters in deen . love yall} but it makes me sad to see that iranians are getting more secular day by day . if there is any iranian here reading this , i am asking you for a favor hamvatan GET BACK ON TRACK what are you doing? wallah there is no comfort in this world . most of you guys are getting fooled by western influence . i know the situation is not good but DO NOT LET GO OF THE DEEN praying for yall . may i see each and everyone of you back on the track and may allah guide us all . ameen هموطن عزیزم این چند خطم فارسی مینویسم بهتر پیامم برسه دین ما خیلی بزرگتر از اینه که بخاطر خرابکاری سردمدار ها ولش کنیم به یادت بیار مجالس روضه و ختم قران هایی که تو بچگی رفتیم . به یاد بیار اون روزای خوب رو شاید دیگه تکرار نشن چون هویت خودمونو ول کردیم و بهش اهمیت نمیدیم ما شیعه علی ابن ابی طالب {ع} هستیم و این بخش مهمی از هویت ما هست امیدوارم این پیام اندکی امید و انگیزه بهت بده داداش/خواهر
  13. Salam Alaikum I'm very confused after reading the Wikipedia article on Ali-Illahism, a sect of Shia Islam that deviates from mainstream Jafari Shia Islam, teaching that Allah had manifested as successive incarnations throughout history, including as being Imam Ali (عليه السلام). and prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم).s., and claiming around 1 million Ali-Illahis lived in Iran, mostly in Lorestaan province, and that most of them are Oghuz Turks (Turkish and Azerbaijani ethnicity). This seems different from the Yarsanis who have often been confused with Ali-Illahis but who are mostly ethnicly Kurdish, not Turks. Who are these Ali-Illahis even? Do they have any religious texts or is their any available information about their doctrine? Do they even exist or is it just a rumor or a misunderstanding of a group's beliefs? Thank you for your time to read this and hopefully I get answers. Jazak Allah Khayr.
  14. Salam. My situation is very dire. My family (mother, father, all aunties and uncles and their sons and daughters), since forever, has been brainwashed by the turkish secular agender. Whether they are muslims or not is up-to-debate, and for your information they can't recite fatihah, they never pray, and they slander practicing Muslims out of ignorance, calling them jahil. Nor do they know the difference between Sunni and Shia. Not only this, but because of how harsh criticism of Islam is in Turkey, they believe that only extremists pray, etc, and all sorts of nonsense. I'm basically forced to shave my beard, and if they ever caught a glimpse of me praying, my mother and father would be in serious trouble. Essentially, being a Muslim would completely destroy all family relations and ruin our lives. This is especially a problem, because every member of my family essentially lives within 10 minutes of each other, and I see more than one relative weekly. What is the ruling of taqiyyah on this? Would it be classified as Mudarat / Ikhrah? Would it be permissible to avoid prayers - which sounds insane - for the sake of staying a Shia? I'm afraid that this issue may even carry on into marriage - which is even more insane. My situation is dire brothers, I have an insane love for the Ahlulbayt, I don't want to give up. Also, I will probably have to send this question off to a council, but any other answers would be appreciated.
  15. Somebody claims here That there are signs about "multiple cities becoming like one city" and "women preventing men from worshipping God" I can't find these signs anywhere on the Internet except for the person who is making this claim above. Does anybody know if these signs exist?
  16. I was raised Sunni but after reading Henry Corbin (a scholar of Islamic gnosis and its various speculative traditions, particularly in Iran), the knot of dogma was loosened in my mind, and the outward form of Islam (its legal and doctrinal elements) felt superfluous compared to the kernel of esoteric wisdom contained in the writings of Ibn Arabi, Haydar Amuli, Mulla Sadra, Suhrawardi, Ahmad Ahsa'i, etc.... I abandoned prayer, I abandoned dhikr, I even abandoned the Qur'an, as I spent months reading the Hebrew Bible looking for some kind of perennial religious wisdom. After reading Shaykh Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai's exposition on Shi'ite Islam, I want to return to the normative fold but I feel like the structure of my mind is utterly changed now, as in I'm not satisfied by the basic categories of religious thought anymore. Prayer, dhikr, the Qur'an, etc., it feels like the meaning of these rituals has totally changed for me. How can I become a normal Muslim when I've been drinking from the fountain of oriental spirituality for more than a year now, without the rigor of systematic learning which would've probably saved me from what was blatant apostasy on my part?
  17. Salaam I have a query, I read the Lord's prayer recently. and I fail to see HOW this is haram?????? "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." What is haram about this ??? Its asking Allah to give us rizq, forgive us and save us from evil? how is it haram?? @A
  18. Salaam I got my english language paper 1 GCSE tmmrw, this exam is essential and along with math is the core core subject WE HAVE TO PASS. for the 5th question, worth over 50% of the first paper (so 25% of the total grade cuz 2 papers). U may get an option to write a story I have a couple ideas but need some help taking out the plotline and dont wanna gpt it cuz thats a big issue. So, a christian mexican boy, called Jesus (no not christ just a regular mexican boy named Jesus (pronounced Hai- Zoos) is a deeply religious boy and devoted christian. All his life he does good, goes to church every sunday, mass communion, etc. PREACHES THe gospel, knows the bible through and through, has done witness work. Doess all the good stuff like charity, kindness, forgiveness, etc. However, one day, when Jesus is an old man. He seems a homeless boy on the street with a blanket over his legs, the boy seems young perhaps in his 20s. And is asking for money, Jesus ignores him, scoffs and moves on. Later, he feels gulty as this is one of the first fairly bad things hes ever done. Its a sunday so he goes to church for mass. However, the church is empty. When he gets there. There is a man however, on the front bench. Sitting there alone, no one else. Jesus walks up to the man on the bench. He sees the man sitting there, in a suit. He looks most dashing. His shoulders are broad, chest large and strong, But eyes gentle and loviing. the man has long hair and a neat beard. He sits down next to the man and he begins to talk with him and generally how he feels bad for what happned earlier explaining the situation with the boy. A LOOOOOOOOOONG conversation happens. Then, the man with the long hair gets up and says "Look, you preached my word all your life, the gospel. the word I bought down from Heaven, from Holy God. What you did today, was not as i would do." jesus the mexican is taken aback the man in the suit continues he notices the man in the suit's hair looks wet, as if he has just washed it, however, it was dry all day. and the mans suit too is dry. The suited man continues saying "I bought down the message of glad tidings and mercy from God, the magnificent. to all, I raised the dead, healed the leper and the blind and sick. Fed the people, my way is not what yoy have done today. Did you even enquire, to the young boy why he's there? No! You simply saw a young man and thought he must be idle because a young man should be working not begging like an elderly or sick person yes?" Jesus the mexican realises who he's talking to. It is none other than Jesus Christ, son of Mary. "Yes it is I. But go now, go find the boy and come to repent back here. When you have fufilled the right of the people." He runs out the church hall down to the corner where he saw the boy first, the boy sat there, he saw the man and looked at him silently. The boy lifts the blanket. And the man is shocked. Both of the boys legs were gone, not there in the first place. As well as this, he realises now, how thin, bone thin the boy is "He weeps and says, forgiv e me please. " Him and the boy have an exchange and he returns to the church He goes in looking for Jesus Christ "O son of Mary! O holy one! " However, he finds nothing. No one. Indeed however, he sits in the very same corner of the bench he sat on before when talking to jesus christ. and a sense of calm washes over him. He passes away. Can someone help me FILL in the plot line ALSO RATE THE STORYY!!!! shud i also do a muslim version with the Prophet (sawa) and a mosque instead? LMK!!!
  19. ‎‏اَلسَلامُ عَلَيْكُم وَرَحْمَةُ اَللهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ‎ please do not reply with some lukewarm answers like “it make my heart feel fuzzy ”, reply with genuine criteria that one could apply to every religion (+holy book) and Islam would be the only one that achieves it.
  20. Salaam Alaikum! This is my first post here! How is everyone ??? I am writing here today just to get some advice as someone living in the UK and soon to undertake GCSE then go to college Insha'Allah what advice to anyone working in finance have for me to progres in the field? I am hoping to work in Investment Banking either in mergers and acquistions or Sales and trading Insha'Allah I don't have much experience besides some daytrading I did a while back? What tips you have for an aspring invesment banker? Hopefully I can work in Goldman Sachs or JP one day Insha' Allah ? (as for college i will be attending UK college but after college for UNI i'm unsure whether I wish to attend British or hopefully US Universities for better grad opportunities but I'm unsure how to go about going uni there!) Ya Ali (عليه السلام) Madad
  21. - Shahada (Faith): The Shahada, or declaration of faith, is the cornerstone of Islam, embodying the belief in the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad. Muslims affirm their faith by reciting the Shahada, bearing witness that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger. This declaration serves as the foundation upon which all other acts of worship and life decisions are built, guiding Muslims in their spiritual journey and relationship with the divine. - Salah (Prayer): Salah, or ritual prayer, is a fundamental aspect of Islamic practice, serving as a direct means of communication between the believer and Allah. Muslims perform Salah five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca, engaging in a series of physical and verbal acts of worship that foster spiritual connection, mindfulness, and discipline. Through Salah, Muslims seek guidance, express gratitude, and seek forgiveness, nurturing their spiritual growth and maintaining a constant awareness of Allah's presence in their lives. - Zakat (Charity): Zakat, or obligatory charity, is a vital pillar of Islam emphasizing social justice, compassion, and community welfare. Muslims who possess wealth above a certain threshold are required to give a portion of their assets to those in need, ensuring the equitable distribution of resources and the alleviation of poverty. By fulfilling the obligation of Zakat, believers purify their wealth, demonstrate solidarity with the less fortunate, and contribute to the betterment of society, fostering a culture of generosity, empathy, and communal support. - Sawm (Fasting): Sawm, or fasting during the month of Ramadan, is a spiritual practice that cultivates self-discipline, empathy, and devotion among Muslims. Throughout the lunar month of Ramadan, believers abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset, focusing instead on prayer, reflection, and acts of charity. By observing Sawm, Muslims deepen their spiritual connection with Allah, purify their hearts and minds, and develop empathy for those who suffer from hunger and deprivation, embodying the values of self-restraint, gratitude, and compassion. - Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca): Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, is a profound spiritual journey that holds deep significance in Islam, representing unity, humility, and submission to Allah's will. Obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able, Hajj involves a series of rituals and prayers performed at sacred sites, retracing the footsteps of Prophet Abraham and his family. Through Hajj, pilgrims experience a profound sense of community, equality, and devotion, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries to reaffirm their commitment to Allah and their fellow believers.
  22. I feel very heartbroken often when traditionally I've been told several times that men are greater than women in Islam just because they are PROVIDERS or BREADWINNERS. I understand that men work exceptionally hard to provide for the family & I truly respect that & that they are physically stronger than women but just because their position is questionable in Islam. she is a grown woman but can't leave the house without the permission of her husband (other than in exceptional cases), there is no discussion about sexual consent in marriage just that she has to sexually please her husband, women have to wear veil YET men can take off their shirt for matam, men can HIT women according to one ayah in Quran yet women can't hit them BACK, heritage is not equally distributed cause of brothers, men can marry non-Muslim women & women can't, men are not obligated to fulfill his duties if wife persists in sexual activities but women ARE. I am extremely disappointed due to these ~MiNoR~ things that make me feel like it's hidden patriarchy in Islam which is unjust. It's impacting my relationship with Allah. mentors I need your guidance because I don't want to ruin my relationship with Allah. jazakallah
  23. Before some of you start condemning me to hell and plastering me with Quran and Hadith regarding the proof for this concept, I would like to say, I have no stance on it as of now. Yes I understand there were instances where Allah brought people back to life. I am speaking of this concept in regards to the near ends of time. I am still reconciling and researching, which is why I made this thread. I am hoping you all can help me inshAllah. About Raj'ah: A group of the best of believers and the worst of disbelievers will come back to life during the time of Imam Mahdi A.SIn it included, prophets, messengers, and all the Imams A.S.They will seek revenge and justice by killing their oppressors.Those amongst them who never reached the status of perfection due to death will get a chance to and those who did not die as martyrs will come back to be killed and become martyrsImam Hussain A.S will help rule with Imam Mahdi A.S and Jesus A.S will come back This is pretty much what this concept is about. I do not know where to start so I will just begin by listing my points. Why is this based so much on revenge? Why would they need revenge? Why do they need to be the ones to get their justice? I cannot fathom the idea that our imams are so revenge hungry against their killers. Is Allah not the all just? What is the purpose of judgement day for then? They have been burning in hell and will continue to do so for eternity? So why bring them back and let the imams re-kill them? It just makes God look so cruel and revenge hungry too. Does this not de-signify what our imams went through and why they did what they did? Whats the point of all this talk about karbala, why not just be happy for later he will come back and kill yazid. The significance of Karbala becomes useless to me now. The idea that Imam Hussain A.S comes back to help rule is bit acceptable, but Isa A.S coming back to convert christians and such seems overplayed to me. Are we saying our great Imam Mahdi A.S does not have the ability and knowledge to convince the christians? Also, if prophets/messengers where to come back, does this not mean prophethood/messenger-ship wasnt sealed? Does it not imply their purpose was not finished? That would imply Muhammad A.S was not the last prophet, for Isa A.S is suppose to come back and convince the christians. Then same argument can be applied to imamate. Imam Mahdi A.S would not be the last imam since Imam Hussain A.S would be back. Then some say imam mahdi A.S will get martyred. Then what? God brings him back as well right after he gets killed to get justice like the other imams? Is it simultaneous or first the imams come back gets justice, then after a while imam mahdi gets killed then comes back and gets revenge and khalas. Is Raj'ah for justice? Or is Yao-mul Qayima which Allah speaks about in the Quran the ultimate justice. There are so many contradicting factors at play. It makes everything seem as a joke and a game. It only gives credit to the hindus with reincarnation and other sects who believe in re-coming of prophets and such like ahmidis. I agree with brother Rajabali, and believe most maybe concocted. I do not know if he changed his position as of now, but according to the video, like me he does not have a position on it, since he is still looking for answers. If I have anymore questions I will post it up. Please bear with me. PLEASE watch this to understand my questions more clearly. Before anyone makes rude comments about Rajabali regarding how he talked in this video, they were at a camp. Everyone was speaking in a friendly matter, it wasnt a one on one session with a sheik, but more so of friend's discussing with each other freely. (wasalam)
  24. Al Salam aleykom I have been having some issues with my parents on many different matters like what job I want or what clothes I wear etc. I don't want to work with something haram / wear something haram it's totally halal things that i want but my parents often force me to do otherwise. I understand that I need to obey my parents since I live with them but to what degree can they force me to study/work with something I do not want or force me not to wear something that is totally acceptable/halal. By the way I am a baligh male. I follow sayyid sistani. Also if you could cite sources for what I need to obey them in I will be grateful (doesn't have to be from sistani). Walsalam alaykom.
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