Question: I was discussing the verse 4:59 with a brother from the sunni school of thought and particularly the part relating to ‘olil-amr’. We believe that the ‘olil-amr’ is in reference to the Imams whereas the Sunni view is that it relates to leaders. My question is: why in the first part of the verse [...]

Question: My question is just for information, and not due to any doubt (Allah forbid): What is the reason behind creation of human beings? Allah (swt) knows everything and He knows what is awaiting each one of us and which actions they are going to perform, and if they are going to be of the people of paradise or [...]

Question: “There is a disease in their hearts, so Allah added to their disease and they shall have a painful chastisement because they lied” [Holy Quran: 2:10] Why does Allah (swt) add to their disease? Answer: Salam It means that Allah (swt) has established a law that good begets more good, and evil begets more evil. Answered by: Sheikh [...]

Question: What does “The Book” mean in the following Ayah?: “…and when I taught you the Book and wisdom and the Taurat and the Injeel…” [5:110] Answer: In Ayah 5:110, ‘The book’ means the writing of the Taurat and the Injeel. In the verse Allah (swt) mentions ‘The book’ first, and then explains what the book means [...]

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 [...]