The Real Shia Beliefs

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Quranic verse (7:172) that talks about the pre-existence covenant - Metamorphic interpretation of this verse by some scholars - Details of the covenant as found in Hadiths - Objection of Sharif al-Murtada on these narrations - Logical response to critics of Alam al-Dharr - Scientific proof that our subconscious remembers the cove...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Core belief behind reincarnation - Origin of this belief & religions that believe in it - Buddhist concept of reincarnation & Nirvana - 4 Arabic terms that explain Buddhist reincarnation - Hindu concept of Karma & Samsara - Imam al-Rida's response to a question on reincarnation - View of Islamic scholars on ‘deja...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Quran’s response to pagans' query about the Ruh - Imam al-Sadiq’s Tafsir of verse (17:85) - Relationship between body and soul in hadith - Hadith highlighting the loftiness of the soul - 6 states of the soul, according to Imam Ali - Do the mentally challenged have a faulty soul? - Proof we are defined by our soul and not our...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - What is Ruh? What is its significance in Islam? - Narration discussing Ahlulbayt's existence as Nur (light) - Prophet's hadith explaining Lady Fatima's heavenly existence - Linguistic meaning of the word 'Ruh' - 4 different applications of the word 'Ruh' in the Quran - What is the primary difference be...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Situations where a married man cannot do Mut'ah - Can a wife pursue divorce if her husband does Mut'ah - Does the husband require the wife's permission for Mut'ah - Imam Reza's narration discouraging Mut'ah - 2 reasons scholars discourage getting attached to Mut'ah - Can I do Mut'ah knowing it will...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - 3 intimate relationships considered legal in Islam - Understanding Mut'ah as a necessary temporary solution - How Mut'ah is a dignified solution for widows and divorcees - Is Mut'ah only for unmarried men? What about single women? - How Mut'ah can help the youth choose better life partners - Mut'ah as a soluti...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Why the argument of 'consecutive partners' fails against Mut'ah - Sunni divorce laws that make regular divorce similar to Mut'ah - Minor difference in the Iddah of Mut'ah and regular marriage - Zawaj al-Misyar and how it compares to Mut'ah - Rights of a child being born through Mut'ah - Importance of a...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:  - Why it's important to study Sunni texts on Mut'ah - Mut'ah of Hajj (Hajj al-Tamattu') & its relationship with Mut'ah marriage - Argument between Imam Ali and Uthman over Hajj al-Tamattu' - Proof from Sahih al-Bukhari on Prophet encouraging Hajj al-Tamattu' - Proof in Fath al-Bari that Omar banned...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Verse which, according to Ahl al-Sunnah, abrogated Mut'ah - Can (65:1) be presented as a proof for Mut'ah abrogation? - Why the 'Mut'ah is immoral' argument does not hold? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/there...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Why Shia scholars use Sunni sources to justify Mut'ah - Meaning of Mut'ah and it's relation to Quran (4:24) - Companions and Sunni scholars who believe (4:24) is for Mut'ah Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/thereals...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Infamous insult by some Muslims on Mut'ah supporters - Does disliking an Islamic law make it haram? - Ways in which regular marriage can resemble Mut'ah Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs. Visit https://ap...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - How Islam protects young girls from marital exploitation? - Why is guardian consent not required for independent or divorced women? - Can a marriage take place without witnesses and a scholar? - Proof from Quran that witnesses aren't required for marriage - Islamic law that differentiates Mut'ah from prostitution Join us a...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Common objection against Mut'ah marriage - Significance of signatures in our societies - Why are witnesses needed for divorce but not for Nikah? - How a signature makes an illegal act legal - The impact of the verbal agreement in a relationship - Why women can't have multiple partners? - How Islam respects society's ma...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - How 'al-Shia al-Mufid Li'ilm' helps find the top Marja - Factors that can deem this principle unusable - How the concept of '2 just experts' works to find A'lam - What to do when '2 just experts' disagree? - Can we find A'lam through self-research? - What to do when none of the three criteria wo...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Introduction to the argument for following a top Marja - How does rationality dictate one to follow an A'lam? - Underlying condition for this argument to be valid - Imam Sadiq's hadith on choosing most learned scholar - Counterargument to this hadith presented by scholars Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like n...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - How Usulis and Akhbaris differ in following a deceased Marja  - Intellectual reason by Usulis for following a living Marja - Real-life examples to further understand this reason   - Can we continue following a Marja after he passes away - How do followers of a late Marja obtain fatwas for modern issues - Situation that allows one...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - What are the causes and impact of idolizing Maraje - Is a Marja’s opinion on matters other than Fiqh binding? - Extreme form of Wilayat al-Faqih and do scholars accept it? - How does scholarly consensus evolve over time? - Reasons people idolize Maraje to the point of obsession - Signs that you are idolizing a Marje' - Do Mara...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - 3 core differences between Akhbari and Usuli schools - Did Taqlid not exist during the Akhbari era? - Factors leading to the centralization of Taqlid - Why are Akhbaris against the centralization of Taqlid? - Wilayat al-Faqih & factors influencing its popularity - Pros and cons of institutionalizing Taqlid - Does the Akhbari s...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Qualities of a Mujtahid as per Imam al-Sadiq - Objection on the semantics of this hadith - Does intelligence allow a person to do self-Taqlid? - Can rulings be ignored if a person deems them illogical? - Psychological reason Imam presented Taqlid as optional - Alternates to Taqlid for a layman Muslim - Why scholars consider 'I...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Why Maraje’ appear to be inaccessible  - Why it is our responsibility to seek Marje’ - How Maraje’ stay connected with the world Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs. Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Hadith on whom to seek guidance from during Ghayba - Why narrators actually mean experts in this hadith - Probable reason Imam used narrators instead of scholars Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs. Visit https://a...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - 2 narrations proving Imams encouraged Ijtihad - When did the concept of Marjayeat first appear? - Imam Kazim's hadith encouraging the issuing of fatwas - Imam Sadiq's hadith indirectly commanding to follow 'faqih' - Sixth Imam's hadith showing scholars can have differences - Imam Sadiq's guideline on choosi...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Type of Taqlid condemned by Imams of Ahlulbayt - Sahih hadith from Imam Sadiq sanctioning Ijtihad - Other Mujtahideen during the era of Imam Sadiq - Issue behind conflicting fatwas during Imams' era - Did scholars use Ijtihad or just relay the Imams' teachings? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Background and Tafsir of Quranic verse (9:122) - How does (9:122) prove the concept of Taqlid? - Why some people find problems with Taqlid? - Alternate Tafsir of (9:122) & does it remove focus from Taqlid? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - What is Tab'eed fi Taqlid? - The condition in which Tab'eed is acceptable - Can a Marje be evaluated by a layman? - What is the evaluation process in the Hawza? - What allows scholars to adapt fiqh to current needs - The dangers of idolizing Maraje’ - Problems with following non-mainstream Fatwas - What is Ihtiyat? Why sch...