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Waṣiyyah of Imām ʿAlī (as) on his deathbed.
Among the final counsels of Imam Ali (AS) was a powerful call for unity, reconciliation, and the preservation of harmony among believers. He warned against division and discord, emphasizing that maintaining the unity of the Ummah is among the greatest responsibilities entrusted to those who follow the path of faith. Read more →
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How reliable is our Hadith Corpus? | Ayatullah Sayyid Kamal Al-Haydari
For generations, many believers assumed that the hadith corpus accurately preserved the teachings of the Prophet (SAW) and the Aimmah (AS). Yet leading scholars have acknowledged that large numbers of narrations are weak, contradictory, or fabricated. How reliable, then, is the body of hadith upon which so much theology and law depends? Read more →
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Did the Aimmah (AS) know the deeper meaning (Ta’wil) of every verse as per 3:07?
Verse 3:7 states that no one knows the taʾwīl of the Qur’an except Allah, raising important questions about later claims that the Prophet (SAW) and the Aimmah (AS) knew the deeper meaning of every verse. A careful examination of the Qur’an and early sources helps clarify what taʾwīl truly means. Read more →
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Dua to other than Allah? Tawassul or Istighathah?
Throughout history, people have called upon righteous individuals believing them to be a means of drawing closer to Allah. The Qur’an, however, draws a clear distinction between directing requests to Allah and directing them to created beings. Examining this distinction is essential to understanding tawassul, istighāthah, and the preservation of pure worship. Read more →
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How and why were the narrations from the Aimmah (as) fabricated?
The Imams (AS) repeatedly warned that fabrications had been attributed to them, just as false reports had been attributed to the Prophet (SAW) before them. Recognizing the existence of fabricated narrations, understanding the motives behind them, and applying clear standards of verification are essential steps in preserving the integrity of their teachings. Read more →
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Length: Standard read (5-15min)Tags: Ghuluww
What is Ghuluww (Exaggeration) in Religion?
Ghuluww refers to exceeding the limits set by Allah in matters of belief and religion, often by attributing qualities, powers, or ranks to individuals beyond what revelation supports. While motivated by love, reverence, or devotion, such exaggeration has historically altered religious understanding and blurred the distinction between the Creator and His creation. Read more →
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The Danger of Dreams: Marājiʿ Oppose Myth-Based Preaching on Shia Pulpits
Dreams are increasingly cited from Shia pulpits as evidence for beliefs, virtues, spiritual status, and even religious claims. Yet dreams remain personal experiences that cannot be verified or scrutinized. Elevating them beyond their proper place risks blurring the distinction between subjective experiences and the evidence-based foundations of religion. Read more →
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But we don’t consider them Gods!
Many people invoke prophets, imams, saints, or other revered figures while maintaining they do not regard them as gods. The Qur’an, however, focuses not only on beliefs about a being’s status, but also on the acts of devotion directed toward it, raising important questions about the nature of worship and pure tawḥīd. Read more →