Question: Why do we say “alayhis salaam” (peace be upon him) for Imam Ali (as) or the other Imams of the Ahlul Bayt (as)? Answer: We say ‘alayhi alsalam’ (peace be upon him) after mentioning the names of any members of the Ahlul Bayt. This is firstly a prayer for them, as we are asking for [...]

Question: Did the Holy Prophet (s) of Islam appoint anyone to succeed him in the matter of leading and guiding the Ummah after his demise? Many Muslims, especially from our Sunni brothers and sisters, argue that the Holy Prophet(s) did not appoint anyone to take his position after his demise. Is this true? Please provide proofs from the holy [...]

Question: Can you explain the idea of Infallibility according to Islam? Are Prophets and Imams literally incapable of sinning? Answer: Etymology of al-`Esma: Al-`Esma is the Arabic root of the term under discussion which literally means taking hold of something; abstaining.   In the story of Prophet Noah, with reference to this literal meaning he proclaims [...]

Question: I want to enquire as to the reason behind standing, placing the hand, and bending slightly whenever our 12th Imam’s name is heard or said? Answer: There is a Hadith that the name of Imam Mahdi(ajtf) was mentioned in front of our 8th Imam, Imam Al-Ridha (a.s.). Upon hearing Imam Madhi’s name, Imam Al-Ridha [...]