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The Qualifications of Holy Imam (AS)

The Qualifications of Holy Imam (AS)

Imamate is one of the basic beliefs (usool) which was the starting point for all the deep differences since the early period of Islam and immediately after the demise of the Prophet (p.b.u.h). The Muslim ummah, therefore, split into contradictory and contrasting sects due to the deepening of the gaps either due to the actions of the ruling authorities, or to personal ambitions aspired by some of those who coveted to be Imams.

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What is a Fatwah?

What is a Fatwah?

A fatwa is issued by a recognized religious authority in Islam. The people who pronounce these rulings are knowledgeable, and base their rulings in knowledge and wisdom. They need to supply the evidence from Islamic sources for their opinions, and it is not uncommon for scholars to come to different conclusions regarding the same issue.

As Muslims, we look at the opinion, the reputation of the person giving it, the evidence given to support it. When there are conflicting opinions issued by different scholars, we must compare the evidence.

Now that I'm a Muslim Do I have to Stop Talking to my Non-Muslim Friends?

Now that I'm a Muslim Do I have to Stop Talking to my Non-Muslim Friends?

Of course not!! Your beliefs are your beliefs and they should not stop you from interacting with your friends and family.
What a lot of new Muslims find, however, is that the lifestyle of a Muslim is not conducive to that of a Western individual.

Do Muslims Get Along with Jews and Christians and other Faiths or Non-faiths?

Do Muslims Get Along with Jews and Christians and other Faiths or Non-faiths?

Yes, of course Muslims get along with people of the Jewish and Christian faiths. It is a myth or bad rumor that Muslims hate Jews and Christians or anyone else, for that matter, who isn't Muslim. The Qur'an, sadly, has been taken out of context more then once surrounding this issue.

Do I have to Learn to Speak Arabic?

Do I have to Learn to Speak Arabic?

If you are a new Muslim and you don't speak Arabic you are not obligated to speak Arabic. However you are obligated to speak it while in prayer. You must recite salat (prayer) in the Arabic language. It is encouraged to learn the language, both to speak it and to read it since the Holy Qur'an is in the Arabic language. You can learn this by going over the 'Salat page' of the Revert Muslim website, or contact us for a copy of the Salat prayer book.

The Arabic language is a complicated language and some of which can not be properly translated into English or other languages, thus it's importance to learn it so that you could better understand the Qur'an and better concentration while in prayer.

Who are the Sufis?

Who are the Sufis?

The Suffi are considered by some as the inner or mystical dimension of Islam They are not considered a sect of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a Sūfī , though some senior members of the tradition reserve this term for those practitioners who have attained the goals of the Sufi tradition. Another common denomination is the word dervish. The word, 'Sufi' has been ascribed various origins, among them words meaning 'purity' and 'wisdom.

As a Muslims, Can I still Eat Bacon/Pork?

As a Muslims, Can I still Eat Bacon/Pork?

In Islam, pork was forbidden for human consumption more than 1400 years ago. The wisdom behind this Divine prohibition was only discovered in the 20th century by doctors and scientists.

The abstention from eating pork is one of the steps taken by Islam to practice hygiene and to attain purity of soul. There is a saying in English that "a man becomes what he eats". According to physicians and medical experts, pork is a harmful diet. The Qur’an has prohibited the swine-flesh, hence why Muslims would not touch it. The Bible has also forbidden swine-flesh, but Christians but most will still consume it.
The life of a man is a compound of body and soul. Anything, which is harmful for the body, hurts the soul as well.

Was Islam Spread by the Sword?

Was Islam Spread by the Sword?

The Holy Quran clearly says "Let there be no compulsion in religion". In addition to this, Islam teaches that a person's faith must be pure and sincere, so it is certainly not something that can be forced on someone. In debunking the myth that Islam was "spread by the sword", the (non-Muslim) historian De Lacy O'Leary wrote:

Who are Wahabis?

Who are Wahabis?

Wahhabism is a movement of Islam named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). It has become an object of increased interest because it is the major sect of the government and society of Saudi Arabia. Some will claim that Wahabis are the most extreme of Muslims (also known as Salafism). Wahhabis differentiate themselves from orthodox Sunnis by labeling themselves Salafis, which refers to the word salaf – the time period in which the early Muslims lived in the first 300 years after the Hijra, or emigration, of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622.

It is said that the Wahabis are anti-Sunni and anti-Shi'a. Wahabis have been religiously criticized for labeling many major Muslim groups, such as Sufi and Shi'a Muslims, as apostates. They also take stances against the the graves of saints, and the practice of Tawassul which consists of asking the saints for prayer on their behalf.

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25. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: O son of Adam! When you see that your Lord, the Glorified One, bestows His favors on you while you are disobeying Him, you should fear Him.

24. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: To render relief to the grief-stricken and to provide comfort in hardship means the atonement of great sins.

23. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: If the deeds of someone accord (him) a back status, he cannot be given a front status simply on account of his lineage.

22. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: We have a right. If it is granted to us, that is good; otherwise, we will ride on the hind of the camel even though the night journey may be long.

21. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: The consequence of fear is disappointment and of bashfulness is frustration. Opportunity passes away like the cloud. Therefore, make use of good opportunities.

20. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Forgive the shortcomings of considerate people because when they fall into error, Allah raises them up.

19. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Whoever gallops with a loose rein collides with death.

18. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following about those who avoided fighting on his side: They abandoned righteousness but did not support wrong.

17. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him was asked to explain the saying of the Messenger of Allah that: “Banish your old age (by hair-dye) and do not acquire resemblance to the Jews.” Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib (p.b.u.h.) replied: The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) said this at a time when the religion was confined to a few, but now that its expanse has widened and it is firmly settled, everyone is free in his action.

16. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: All matters are subject to destiny, so much so that sometimes death results from effort.

15. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Every mischief monger cannot even be reproved.

14. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Whoever is abandoned by near ones is dear to remote ones.

13. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: When you get (only) small favors, do not push them away by being ungrateful.

12. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said: The most helpless of all men is whoever cannot find a few brothers during his life, but still more helpless is whoever finds such a brother but loses him.

11. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: When you gain power over your adversary, pardon him as your way of expressing thanks [to Allah] for being able to overpower him.

1. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: During civil disturbance be like an adolescent camel who has neither a back strong enough for riding nor udders for milking.

2. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Whoever adopts greed as a habit devalues himself; whoever discloses his hardship agrees to be humiliated, and whoever allows his tongue to overpower his soul debases the soul.

3. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Miserliness is a shame; cowardice is a defect; poverty disables an intelligent man from arguing his case, and a destitute person is a stranger in his own home town.

4. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Incapability is a catastrophe; endurance is bravery; abstinence is a wealth; self-restraint is a shield (against sinning), and the best company is submission (to Allah’s will).

5. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Knowledge is a venerable estate; good manners are new outfits, and thinking is a clear mirror.

6. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: The bosom of the wise is the safe of his secrets; cheerfulness is the bond of friendship; effective forbearance is the grave of shortcomings.
It is narrated that Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib (p.b.u.h.) said the following in order to explain this meaning: Mutual reconciliation is the covering for shortcomings, and whoever admires himself attracts many opponents against him.

7. Imam Ali ibn Aba Talib, peace be upon him said the following: Charity is an effective cure, and the actions of people in their present life will be before their eyes in the next.

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