The Real Shia Beliefs

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Was the system of Maraje’ present during the period of Imams? - Narration from which scholars derive their authority - Are scholars and ‘narrators of hadith’ the same? - Is Ishaq bin Yaqub a trustworthy narrator of hadith? - Why did Sheikh al-Kulayni not include this narration if al-Kafi? - Significance of Sheikh al-Kulayni as one...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Year Ghayba al-Kubra began & why is it called the ‘Year of Falling Stars’? - Key difference in the types of Ghayba as per Imam al-Sadiq - Where is Imam Mahdi during Ghayba al-Kubra? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshia...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Prophets who lived for more than 1000 years  - Other human beings who were granted long lifespans - Opinions of prominent scientists on humans having long lifespans - Plausibility of Imam Mahdi having a long life 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 set apart Imam’s representatives from the imposters? - Significance & status of Uthman ibn Saeed & his son - Status of Hussain ibn Ruh & the opposition from Al-Shalmaghani - Imam's last letter to his fourth deputy, al-Samari - Signs of the end times in a letter by Imam Mahdi  - Significance of the book of al-K...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - How Ja'far al-Kazzab tried using al-Mu'tamid to become Imam - Ja'far's interaction with a delegation from Qom - Imam Mahdi’s intervention and support for the delegation Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiab...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Sunni misconception regarding the Sardab in Samarrah  - Incident that led people to form this misconception - Why do the Shia give reverence to the Imam's Sardab? - Should God's representative require safety from enemies? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Reason Imam al-Askari mentioned no heir in his will - Which other Imam didn’t mention a successor in his will? - Caliph's behaviour towards the women of Imam Askari's family Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before.  Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeli...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Details of the night Imam Mahdi was born - What were the first words of Imam Mahdi? - Striking observations by Lady Haleema on Imam Mahdi's birth 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....

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Sahih hadith from Salman Farsi proving Imam Mahdi’s birth - Reservations on this hadith within the Shia school - How hadith of Khisal proves reliability of the earlier hadith  - Sahih traditions in Al-Kafi that prove Imam Mahdi's birth - Sahih hadith proving Imam Mahdi’s year of birth. - Sahih narration proving someone saw Ima...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Significance of believing in the unseen in the Quran - How belief in Ghayba is the highest form of Allah’s test - How Ghayba helps appreciate leaders sent by Allah - Why Allah had to send Imam Mahdi in Ghayba Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://th...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Khidr and his similarity to Imam Mahdi - Prominent prophets who were hidden from their people by Allah 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 first "Knowledge App&#3...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Correlation between Imam Mahdi and Qiyamah - Number of hadith about Imam Mahdi in Hadith books - Sunan Abi Dawud’s narration showing Imam Mahdi’s lineage - How Sunni scholars reshaped Mahdi narrations to fit their views Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Imam Ali on why an Imam must always be present on Earth - Proof that an Imam can only be from the Ahlulbayt  - Sunni hadith on dying without knowing Imam  - Hadith showing Ahlulbayt are the source of earths's safety - Why the earth cannot exist without the Ahlulbayt Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never befor...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Why belief in Imam Mahdi is a cornerstone of faith - Quran on the significance of connection to the Imam - How Imam is the ultimate counterbalance to Shaytan 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.t...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Why didn't the Imams build golden domes in their era? - Quran on giving attention to holy sites - First person to oppose adorning holy sites - Proof that beautifying places of worship aligns with the Quran  - Does verse (9:34) apply to the holy shrines? Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate e...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Is spending money on shrines cause of poverty? - Most important cause of poverty - Social services offered by the holy shrines - Why all the donations aren't used for people's welfare? - Double standards in targeting shrines for their opulence - Quran on why grandeur at shrines js important - Is building on graves Makruh?...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - The Catholic belief on Confessions - System of 'buying Jannah' in Christians and the Bohra - Truth about Ahlulbayt guaranteeing Paradise for some - Does Islam allow confessing sins to someone? - Islamic guidelines on seeking help for particular sins - Concept and significance of ‘Worldly Shafa’a’ Join us as we explore the...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - What's the ancient Jewish belief about Intercession? - Difference in the beliefs of Hasidic & Orthodox Jews - Concept of Intercession among Protestants & Catholics - 2 Differences in Islamic and Christian belief on Shafa'a Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your lov...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Story of Prophet Yusuf’s shirt and its barakah - How the Pharaoh was lured into the sea by Jibrael - How Samiri produced sound from the golden calf? - Proof Allah uses intermediaries to show miracles - Proof from Quran that some objects can have Shifa - Bukhari on companions seeking Barakah from Prophet’s water  - Proof that a Pro...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Aisha's advice to Medinans during a drought - Proof companions used to say Salam to the Prophet's grave 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 first "Knowled...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Wahabi ideology of disregarding the dead - Quranic proof that martyrs have resources and power - Hadiths in Bukhari proving the dead can hear us - How Salam in Salah proves the Prophet hears us - Hadith by Umar on Tawassul of Prophet Adam - Tawassul taught by the Prophet to a blind man - Companions’ Tawassul to the Prophet after h...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Quranic verse condemning pagan Tawassul - Difference between Hindus and Meccan pagans - How Shia view of Tawassul differs from pagan belief? - What does Quran mean by 'worship your parents'? - Does asking for help equate to worshipping someone? - Does the Quran condemn asking from other than Allah? - Key flaw in the Wahhab...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Difference between Shafa'a and Tawassul - Mention of wasila in Quranic verse (5:35) - How tawassul was systematically outlawed - How Wahabis gave rise to Takfirism and violence - Hostility of Taliban towards the Shia - Disconcerting Wahabi belief belittling the Prophet - View of mainstream Sunnis regarding Tawassul Join us as...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Similarity between Tawbah and Shafa’a - Role of Shafa'a in our lives. How does it bring hope? - Prophet's hadith on getting the greatest share of Shafa'a - Levels in Paradise & why we shouldn’t settle for a lower level - Harmful effects of sins especially on our Iman - What convinced Umar ibn Sa’ad to kill Imam Hus...

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs: - Reason shirk disqualifies one from intercession? - Why Christians aren't considered polytheists? - How does being an oppressor affect intercession? - Islamic ruling on keeping contact with 'zalim' relatives - Type of sinners not eligible for Shafa'a - Why negligence towards Salat repels Shafa'a - Instances wher...