As discussed in previous answers, the purpose of creation is related to providing an opportunity for reward through free choice. This purpose is not affected by knowledge. Just as someone who knows th...
The Definition of a Prophet:Before addressing the question, it is essential to define “prophethood” so we can outline the methods of proving it.A prophet is “a human being who conveys information from...
There are two approaches to prove the birth of Imam al-Mahdī (may Allah hasten his reappearance):
The First Approach: Proving the Birth of the Imam Through Established Principles
This approach is so...
We observe that Imam al-Ḥasan (upon him be peace) was righteous and gentle, while Imam al-Ḥusayn (upon him be peace) fought. Does this not indicate their independent reasoning (ijtihād)?
Differenc...
To address this question, we begin with two premises:
Firstly: Defining the Terms:
“The universe” refers to everything other than God, i.e. all of creation.
“Origination” (ḥudūth) means “that somet...
Certain verses in the Qurʾān indicate that God (Exalted is He) created the universe for the purpose of testing mankind. God (Exalted is He) says: {It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six...
If the intention behind using transmitted evidence is to rely on its content because it originates from a truthful source that is immune to error, this method is invalid due to circular reasoning. Thi...
Composition, in general, refers to something that is made up of two or more parts, and this can be further divided into four categories:
The First Category: That which is composed of two independent...
In the name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
Numerous narrations have been transmitted explaining the difference between a Messenger (Rasūl), Prophet (Nabī), and one who is inspired (...
Definitions of ʿIlm al-Kalām
Explaining the essence of ʿIlm al-Kalām (Islamic theology) is essential for understanding the purpose and value of this science. Notably, the early scholars did not defi...
There are two rational arguments for resurrection that are indicated by the Noble Qurʾān.
The First Proof: God being far removed from creating in vain, or what is referred to as the argument from wi...
It is understood from the words of some contemporary scholars and researchers that the difference between philosophy and ʿIlm al-Kalām is that philosophy is demonstrative, whereas ʿIlm al-Kalām is dia...
It is not obligatory to believe in the Return (Rajʿa), even though it is considered one of the certain and established principles of our sect. This is because there is no necessary connection between...
This question is a matter that belongs to the unseen, which is returned to by referencing the religious evidences. Thus, it is apt to begin by presenting some of what has been narrated about angels in...
Before we begin answering, we should first clarify two points:
The First: What is meant by “abstract” (mujarrad)?
Al-Tahānawī in his Kashshāf Iṣṭilāḥāt al-Funūn defines tajarrud (being ‘abstracted’)...
Prelude
Before answering this question, it is necessary to present several key preliminaries in order to understand the miracle (muʿjiza) and its signification:First: It must be noted that Allah (Glo...
Before answering this question, it is first necessary to define the term “fundamentals of religion” (Uṣūl al-Dīn) and clarify its intended meaning. This term is not a term established in the Sharīʿa l...
