Ayatollah Nasir Makarem Shirazi
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Clergy Corner
The Concept of Seven Heavens
Question: What is the purpose of the Qur’an in pointing towards ‘seven heavens’? Answer: Islamic scholars and commentators have narrated…
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Clergy Corner
A Noble End
At the end of the Ziyarat of Lady Fatima Masooma b. Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon them) we address Allah…
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Five Good Qualities
How painful it is for a person that he knows (right from wrong); however, he does not have the ability…
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Our Responsibilities before Imam Mahdi
If there is bribery and usury in the management [of society], underselling, scams, and bad Hijab, preparations cannot be made…
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Lady Fatima and the Night of Divine Decrees
We know that Qur’anic verses have a literal meaning and a figurative meaning, and many interpretations. Without a doubt, the…
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The Religion of Clemency and Mercy
The Quran also encourages such kindness and benevolence through the miracle of the Holy Prophet, of being able to bring…
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Clergy Corner
Crime and Punishment in Islam
One of the many objections levied against Islam is in reference to the system of crime and punishment in the…
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Dangers of the Tongue
The sins of the tongue are unfortunately not highly detested in the sight of the people, and when this occurs,…
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The Levels of Faith
All of these levels and stages can be achieved and reached through patience and perseverance. Principally, patience and standing firm…
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Celebrating the Prophet’s Birthday
Gathering together to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday and reciting poems and mentioning the virtues and merits of his holiness are…
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