Question: Is there any mention of the concept of “Imamah” (Divine Leadership) in the Holy Qur’an? Answer: The Imams are definitely mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. It is firstly interesting to note that the word ‘Imam’ is used 12 times in the Holy Qur’an, with different meanings. The following ayat of the Holy Qur’an deal [...]

Question: Why are the duas told/recited by the Prophets (anbiya) in Holy Quran always start with ربنا ? Eg. ( ربنا هب لنا ) ( ربنا اتنا في الدنيا حسنه ) Answer: The divine attribute of “ar-Rabb” (الربّ) literally means to gradually nurture something or someone towards their perfection. Thus, parental job is التربیۀ (to [...]

Question: Can you please list the references to Ayaat which highlight the status and importance of knowledge in Islam? Answer: The Holy Quran & Knowledge (40 Points): 1. Necessity of learning. (“E’lamoo” 27 times) 2. Repeated blame on forsakers of knowledge. (e.g.6:50, 2:219, 7:176) 3. Emphasis on education. (e.g. 9:122 ) 4. Knowledge, the goal [...]

Question: What are some of the proofs for the truth and authenticity of the Holy Quran? Answer: Proofs for the Truth and Authenticity of the Holy Quran: 1) The Quran was already introduced and its appearance was predicted by the previous scriptures. (26:192-197). Despite the disastrous human interference in the holy writings of the Torah and the Gospel, the [...]

Question: Can you explain why the holy book of Islam is called ‘Quran’? What does it actually mean? Answer: Among all different names given to this Holy Scripture, `the Quran` (al-Quran) is the most common and famous one. This is a name that the Almighty Allah has given to the Book. From the first years [...]

Question: When one looks at Ayat no.9 in Surat Jum’a (Friday), it seems that it was revealed particularly to inform the believers of their obligation towards Salaatul jum’ah (Friday prayers). I have heard that that contrary to the above, this Ayah was revealed to order the cease of transactions at the time of Salaatul Jum’a. [...]

Question: Peace be upon you! I was wondering whether you would be so kind to answer the following question: ‘Say: O People of the Book! Ye have no ground to stand upon unless ye stand fast by the Law, the Gospel and all the revelation that has come to you from your Lord….’ (Surah 5, [...]

Question: Can you please suggest good Tafseer books for beginners? Answer: – Tafseer Nemoneh or its concise version. Written by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi – Tafseer Noor written by Sh. Qarati – Tafseer al-Mizan by Allama Tabatabaei is of course very good but quite difficult for a beginner. Sheikh Mansour Leghaei Recommend on Facebook Tweet about [...]