Category: Theology and creed

Question #3220

Did Life on Earth Begin Before Adam?

«Before Adam (AS), species both similar and dissimilar to him lived on Earth. According to a narration from Imam al-Baqir (AS), God created thousands…»

Hadith and Traditions • 31 August 2022

Question #3212

Is the Prophet’s and the Imams’ Knowledge of the Unseen Acquired or Innate?

«Innate knowledge of the unseen belongs exclusively to God and is not granted to anyone. Nor is it correct to speak of acquired knowledge…»

Hadith and Traditions • 31 August 2022

Question #3197

How Did Moses Hear the Voice of God?

«The Lord’s speech consists of originated utterances and creative words brought into being by the command “Be, and it is.” It is unlike the…»

Hadith and Traditions • 31 August 2022

#سوال—

Does Your Existence Lie Outside God’s Existence?

«Human existence does not lie outside God’s existence, but this does not mean that Creator and creation are one. The light of a candle…»

Philosophy and Logic • 31 August 2022

#سوال—

If essences are merely conceptual and apply to beings while the Originator lacks them, does the doctrine of the unity of being still stand?

«Treating essences as conceptual raises the question of whether reason, itself a conceptual construct, can confer conceptual status. To give identity to nothingness is…»

Philosophy and Logic • 31 August 2022

Question #3173

Does an Unanswered Prayer Show That Prayer Is Ineffective in Treating Illness?

«Prayer has a noble purpose, profound wisdom, and immense blessings and benefits. The very gift of prayer, bestowed by the Creator upon His creation,…»

Supplication and Litany • 31 August 2022

Question #3169

How Can We Gain a Sound Understanding of God’s Grandeur?

«To understand God’s grandeur, we must reflect on the signs in the world around us and within ourselves, and seek to know the universe.…»

Theology and Creed • 31 August 2022

The Criterion in Matters of Faith: Reason or the Infinite?

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Philosophy and Logic

The Criterion in Matters of Faith: Reason or the Infinite?

Reason is the criterion in matters of faith, and the Qur’an repeatedly appeals to it. It is not permissible to…

Master Ali Saei 31 August 2022

Question #3142

What Is the Difference Between Averting and Removing a Calamity?

«Averting a calamity means preventing it from striking, while removing a calamity means bringing it to an end after it has occurred. In other…»

Theology and Creed • 31 August 2022

Question #3120

Is Fear of Anyone Other Than God a Form of Shirk?

«Fear of people who wield power and wealth exists by God’s permission and will; nothing happens without His permission. We should look to the…»

Theology and Creed • 31 August 2022

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