Life

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Halal . Fiction . Miracle . Ghost . Life . God (Allah)

Can a fiction book include a reference to a non-existent miracle performed by Allah? For instance, can a fictional character, like a ghost, be revived by Allah's miracle?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago

Allah (SWT) Revives the life of whomever He Wants, so it is allowed to be mentiined because it is definitely possible for Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Life

What guidance does Islam provide on achieving success in this life? Should I pursue my passions and strive to achieve them despite any obstacles?

Success in this life was always the aim of all human beings before us and is the aim of all people who are living and will remain the aim of all human beings to come. Achieving this most important aim can never be possible away from The Creator of life and universe Who Created everything and Guided to the way of success. Allah (SWT) Stated in Quran : He who does good with right faith will be granted a nice life and will be granted best reward for their good deeds.(Sura An-Nahl, verse 97).

Being with Allah in every matter and every act is the only way for success in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

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test . Life . God (Allah)

How can Allah's test be fair when not everyone has equal opportunities and would pass if they had someone else's life?

The Justice of Allah (SWT) is The Absolute Justice which has nothing but Justice and fairness. Injustice comes from people who need something and try getting it in a wrong way of injustice. Allah (SWT) Has no need at all, so, there is question of injustice from Allah (SWT).

Different opportunities is part of the Justice of Allah (SWT) as every one will face his results according to his own opportunities.

Wassalam.

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Life . Universe

Are there any credible sources that mention intelligent extraterrestrial life and the existence of anything prior to our universe through tangible evidence?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 9 months ago

It depends what you mean by 'credible sources'.

From a scientific perspective, this is a scientific question, and can be approached through scientific sources. (What one considers 'credible' about extraterrestrial life may vary from person to person.)

From the perspective of the study of the Qur'an and hadith, some ayat of the Qur'an have been interpreted (past and present) to suggest that there is extraterrestrial life. Some hadith also speak of life on other "earths". In particular, there are a number of Shi'i hadith on this theme, which one can find in sources like Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 55. One can also interpret the Qur'an and hadith to speak of life before/after this universe.

The following works in English may be useful:

* Islamic Theology and Extraterrestrial Life (book)
*Shīʿī Imāmī Thought on Existence, Life, and Extraterrestrials (article)
* A Broader Perspective on “Humans”: Analysis of Insān in Twelver Shīʿī Philosophy and Implications for Astrotheology (article)

This is a talk by myself in which I go through some of these ayat and hadith: https://www.youtube.com/live/nIcwpfkSbGw?si=Xp5S9o2lZ5j7cPBo

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Life . Earth

How will life on Earth be after the return of Prophet Isa (as)? And how long will he be here for?

Prophet Easa (As) will come back to the earth from the sky after the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) and will one his followers. Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) will establish on the earth the government of peace justice and peace which will stay as long as the governments of injustice stayed.

'Wassalam.

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Life . Islam . Sunnah . Scholars . Qur'an . Hadith

How do I live my life as a Muslim, adhering to the teachings of Islam found in the Quran, Hadith, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, as well as the teachings of authentic scholars?

After your firm decision to be an obedient servant of Allah in every matter in your life, you need to know what to do and what to avoid. You need to read books on Islamic practical laws which are available online like www.Sistani.org

If you have any question, you can ask trusted scholars who can guide you.

May Allah Bless and Help you.

‘Wassalam.

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Life . Ahl al-Bayt

Can someone suggest books that cover life events of the Ahlul Bayt, similar to Qasasul Anbiya for the Prophets?

Zeinab Donati, Zeinab Donati has been studying books about various Islamic subjects for more than 19 years. She is deeply interested in history and politics as well as social issues in particular those pertaining... Answered 1 year ago

You can find an ample selection of texts about the Ahl al-Bayt ('a) here:

https://www.al-islam.org/tags/ahl-al-bayt

In particular, I recommend the following texts:

https://www.al-islam.org/brief-history-fourteen-infallibles

https://www.al-islam.org/fourteen-luminaries-islam-ahmad-ahmadi-birjandi

Otherwise there's plenty of biographies of each individual Infallible ('s) on Al-Islam.org.

InshaAllah this helps.

Fi aman Allah

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Life . Martyrdom . Childbirth

I want to know the whole life of Imam Ali AS from birth to martyrdom so that I can follow him. Is there any full course or book that covers it?

You can find an ample selection of texts about Imam 'Ali ('a) here:

https://www.al-islam.org/person/imam-ali

In particular, I recommend the following texts:

https://www.al-islam.org/life-ali-ibn-abi-talib-baqir-sharif-al-qurashi

https://www.al-islam.org/voice-human-justice-saut-ul-adalat-al-insaniyah...

InshaAllah this helps.

Fi aman Allah

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Life . God (Allah) . Tribulation

Why does Allah create so much hardship in my life and when can I expect things to get better?

Allah, The Glorious Has Created us and Showered in us all the bounties. He never Creates hardships for us but we create hardships for ourselves because of our misbehaving and errors. We need to be grateful to Allah and thank Him for His endless bounties on us and in every one and everything. When we thank Allah, our bounties will remain and increase. More thanking Allah and seeking forgiveness for our sins is the way to get better.

Wassalam.

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Life . Hereafter . Qiyama

If someone has a mental deficiency and passes away before experiencing a long life, will they still have a hereafter and participate in the Day of Judgment?

Allah is The Most Merciful on all His creatures. His Mercy on this person is much greater than your mercy on him. Allah will never punish a person who had mental deficiency which prevented him from knowing the truth and rules which are obligatory on usual persons. Allah’s Mercy will be much greater than our expectations.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Children . Marriage . Life . Hadith

I have fertility problems, and I have come across Hadiths stating that a woman who cannot bear children is considered less valuable in marriage. Some hadiths also suggest that not having children implies a life not fully lived. Are these authentic?

Allah (SWT) Says in Quran: He (Allah) Renders barren whom He Wants).(Sura Al-Shura, Verse 50). It is the Decision and Wisdom of Allah who should be barren and sterile. No blame at all on the person who was created by Allah as barren or sterile. Marriage which aims having children needs a fertile wife, and that is the reason of the narrations. No doubt that Allah (SWT) Makes some of His creatures as sterile for reason in their favor even if they don't know it but it is definitely in their favor. It can be avoiding them a harm which can happen if they had children or any other serious reason.

'Wassalam.

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Soul . Life . Paradise

Does an embryo which has had a soul put into it, but is stillborn, go to Jannah? If so, isn't it unfair how they get to go to Jannah easily with no test in this life unlike the rest of us?

Hadeeth states the infants of Muslims who die, will be looked after by Sara wife of Prophet Ibraheem. Those who were not tested in this world will be tested in the Day of Judgement and get their future accordingly.

Wassalam.