This is a translation of a Q&A posed to Shaykh Hobbollah
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Posts in "Hadith"
Hadith al-Kisa – between Truth and Fabrication
In this post I wish to shed some light on the authenticity of the extended version of Hadith al-Kisa that is popularly recited from Mafatih al-Jinan nowadays.
Continue readingWhat is the Islamic proof for ‘ilm al-rijāl as the criterion for the authenticity of ḥadīths?
This is a translation of a Q&A posed to Shaykh Hobbollah
Continue readingThe Importance Of A Connection With The Islamic Corpus
An excerpt from the will of Ayatollah Sayed Muḥammad Saʿīd al-Ḥakīm (rah) to the believers
Continue readingSelf Flagellation (Taṭbīr) – What are the origins of this practice?
While chest beating and face slapping are known ways of mourning by the Arabs, even predating Islam. The act of self flagellation using weapons (taṭbīr) for this purpose has no trace in Islamic history, the question then arises: What are the origins of this practice?
Continue readingDua Tawassul – Short Analysis
In this article we shall look at the origin and reliability of this supplication
Continue readingWho is the author of Al-Ikhtiṣāṣ?
A short analysis on the book Al-Ikhtiṣāṣ and wether it is attributable to Shaykh al-Mufīd (d. 413 AH)
Continue readingDid the Messenger of Allah ﷺ die a natural death?
A short analysis of some of the narrations / opinions regarding this subject
Continue readingDid Sayeda Zainab practice bloodletting rituals?
This a translation of an article by Shaykh Abbas al-Musa
Continue readingFiqh al-Riḍā – Short Analysis
A short analysis regarding this book
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