Law is not supposed to endanger the interests of society—material or spiritual, worldly or otherworldly. Once a law is detrimental to any of these interests, it is not ideal and cannot meet the needs of man and society.

Imam Khamenei’s youthhood was full of ups and downs and coincided with the heart of the important events of the Islamic Revolution. His youthhood was such that he himself said, “My youthhood was in some ways a very exciting and adventurous youthhood.” In the following selection of excerpts, we look at some of Imam Khamenei’s pastimes in his youth.

In the case of Ayatollāh Sistani, there is another aspect that adds to this difficulty in that no writings of his own have been published. All that is available of his fiqhī, uṣūlī, rijālī and ḥadīth discussions are lesson transcripts written by his students.

Sunnis wash their feet when performing wudhu and they describe this practice as fardh (mandatory). It is certainly mandatory and I am wondering why Shiites are refraining from performing a fardh by wiping their feet. Aren’t they committing a sin?

Prophet Jesus like many other Prophets had proved the authenticity of his mission by miracles he demonstrated with the Permission of God.

The purpose of this study is to take a brief overview at some of the jurisprudential differences between Shia‘s and Sunnis in matters such as Wudhu’ (ablution), Adhan (the call to prayer), prayer, Khums, Tawaf Al-Nisa, and fasting. By examining the evidence from both sides concerning each matter, it is possible to conclude that the Shi‘a view in the issues is closer to God’s true verdict.

Muḥammad Ḥussain Gharawī Isfahānī (b.1296/1878 – d.1361/1942), known as Kumpānī, is a scholar of jurisprudence, principles of fiqh and a philosopher of 14th/20th century.

Once ayatollah Khoei gave Sayyid Ahmad Fahri an ‘aba (cloak) so that he can give it to Imam Khomeini as a gift. When Sayyid Fahri presented the ‘aba to Imam Khomeini, Imam said: I am very glad that you have continued to preserve a connection with him (Ayatollah Khoei).

Watching men’s wrestling by women

In a restaurant, if they mix the oil of a non-ḥalāl bird with fish. is it okay to eat the fish or not?

Message of Imam Khamenei on 2019 Hajj pilgrimage, in PASHTO language:

Ayatullah Baqir-al-Sadr, during the final days of his last Ramadhan, gave a powerful speech to Religious Scholars. This speech is translated in the book "Trends of History in the Qur'an" by the same author.

What motivated Sheikh al-Saduq to compile invaluable book “Man la yahduruhu Al-Faqih”?

(AhlulBayt News Agency) - The 11th International Digital Media Exhibition will open in a ceremony on Saturday with the ministers of culture and Islamic guidance and communications and information technology in attendance.

(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Egypt’s Awqaf ministry plans to launch a museum of handwritten Qurans, an official said.