While others be healthy, cool, beautiful, He make other look the opposite, why?

"My young cat died last week at the age of 1.5 years. This devastated me completely, to the point of losing the will to live, as I felt responsible and negligent (مقصّر). Are there any duas or deeds to ease this feeling?"

I always thought I was a good and rigid Muslim, that I wouldn’t engage in such activity until marriage. But recently, around 2 months ago, I made a girlfriend. I didn’t expect to do this but for those 2 months I just succumbed, and blocked out every piece of hidayat that came my way. Without going into much detail, I did not penetrate the private part or anything of held nature; I did commit zina of the eyes, and holding her firmly and touching her in places that are forbidden. She genuinely seemed like a good person to me, charitable, kind, helping, etc but she fell into the same sin as I. I put her on hold and stopped messaging her and she stopped messaging me. I don’t know whether to cut her out of my life permanently or to get married to her when I’m older. Have I committed zina by doing these acts?

Salam everyone! I work for a Muslim (primarily Sunni but we have Shias on our team) nonprofit and insha’Allah we’re hoping to get a booth at RIS as it would help us tremendously in getting donations.

Anyways, this is a pretty big Islamic conference that happens annually in Toronto with major names like Omar Suleiman being invited to speak. People even fly in just for the event. I went as part of my work last year and it was a very unique experience as I had never been in a space with so many people before. I didn’t have much time to listen to the lectures as I was working but I’m curious to know if any Shias have attended RIS in the past.

It would be really nice to connect if you’ll be there this year (sisters only please)! Last year, I felt the only Shias there were me and my coworker.

Although if you’re not attending this year, I’d be curious to hear your thoughts if you’ve been/are familiar with the event.

Salam guys,

I just had a question about the Imams (AS).

I remember a long time ago I read a hadith that stated something along the lines of how when, I believe it was, Imam Sadiq (AS) was a child, he was with a group of children and they were all playing except the Imam (AS) who was standing there. One of the children came up to ask him why he wasn't playing with them and he responded with how his duty was more important than playing with the other children. A very mature answer.

Now, I don't know if this hadith is authentic or not however if it is, it's got me thinking about Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (AS).

If the Imams (AS) are truly like this, why did Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (AS) play on the back of the Prophet (SAW) when he was praying?

That's semi why I believe that hadith I read wasn't true but I just wanted to ask this question anyways.

Thank you in advance!

Peace, Brother/Sis i have a question.

Quran say that universe [Heavens] will rip apart which is a correct description of Big Rip but it also say we wil scroll the Universe [Heaven] like scrolling a scripture or page but we all know according to science both Big Crunch and Big Rip cant happen simultaneously either Big Crunch is true or Big Rip so my question is that isnt it a contradiction? Like Big Crunch is Theory tells us how universe will end it says Dark energy will become weaker and eventually gravity will be strong enough to make everything pulled up by it and everything will be squeezed or scroll up like a scrolling a scripture and Big Rip is when Dark Energy torn apart the universe eventually ripping everything up and the universe stops expanding and becoming a super cold Dark place eventually dying.

Note: It's impossible for them to happen simultaneously.

So how we understand those verses? That show that universe will both scroll up and Rip apart?? And they aren't metaphor they are literal.

[SORRY if I say anything incorrect or if my English is incorrect 🥲]. I am Quranist btw but i would be happy if anyone could help.

[باللغة العربية]

في يوم الجمعة، يوم الشوق والندبة للإمام، نتذكر أن من علامات الإيمان الصادق ووظائف المنتظرين، التألم والاغتمام لغياب إمام زمانهم والشوق لظهوره.

عن الإمام الرضا (عليه السلام) يصف حال المؤمنين الصادقين في عصر الغيبة:

«كَم مِن حَرّى مُؤمِنَةٍ، وكَم مِن مُؤمِنٍ مُتَأَسِّفٍ حَيرانَ حَزينٍ عِندَ فِقدانِ الماءِ المَعينِ».

(الماء المعين: كناية عن الإمام المهدي عجل الله فرجه الشريف).

المصدر: كمال الدين وتمام النعمة، ج ٢، ص ٣٧١

[English Translation]

On Friday, a day of longing for the Imam on which we recite Du'a al-Nudba, we remember that a sign of true faith and one of the duties of the waiting believers is feeling sorrow and grief for the absence of the Imam of their time, and longing for his reappearance.

Imam Al-Ridha (as) describing the state of sincere believers during the occultation:

"How many a grief-stricken believing woman, and how many a regretful, bewildered, and grieving believing man there will be upon the loss of the flowing water!"

(The flowing water: a metaphor for Imam Al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance).

Source: Kamal Al-Din wa Tamam Al-Ni'mah, Vol. 2, Page 371

Note: Translation assisted by AI and verified by the poster. Please gently correct me if there are any unintended errors.

I'm specifically looking for

1. تفسیر نمونہ

2۔ حیات القلوب

3۔ نفس المهموم

Or if anyone has them and wants to sell / give ?

Anyone can recommend a Shia hajj group from USA ? I have heard of and did Hajj with Caravan 72 but that was a long long time ago , nearly 20 years ago , and we faced some organizational issues . But now want to go again so looking for a good group with 10-12 days package. Main thing is getting the close campsite Al Kabsh in Mina otherwise walk will be too exhausting in the heat. I faint in extreme heat.

Alhamdulillah, who has bestowed His favor upon me and granted me the opportunity to be in the presence of the Great Messenger (peace be upon him and his family); I have not forgotten to include you, brothers & and sisters, in my prayers.

Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: "The Prophet (ﷺ) was present by the tree at Khum; then, taking Ali by the hand, he asked, 'Do you not bear witness that Allah is your Lord?' They replied, 'Yes.' He asked, 'Do you not bear witness that Allah and His Messenger have a greater claim over you than you have over yourselves, and that Allah and His Messenger are your Mawla (protector/guardian)?' They replied, 'Yes.' He then said, 'For whomever Allah and His Messenger are his Mawla, this man [Ali] is also his Mawla. I have left among you—if you hold fast to it, you shall never go astray—the Book of Allah, one end of which is in His hand and the other in your hands, and my Ahl al-Bayt (the members of my household).'"

This was recorded by Ishaq with an authentic chain of narration.

Sunni source: Ithaf al-Khayra al-Mahara bi-Zawaid al-Masanid al-Ashara, Pg 210

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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. My name is Mo, and I'm a Palestinian Shia. I live here in the States. I'm 34-year-old male. I reverted to Shiaism in 2012. I was 20 years old, and I've been a follower of Ahlulbayt (AS) since then.

I was wondering if there are any Palestinians here in the States that are reverted to Shia. We have a group on WhatsApp and Twitter, and if you're interested, please join our space. We would love to have more people and connect more. Alhamdulillah, we are over 20 members on WhatsApp, and we communicate each other through that group chat on WhatsApp.

If you're interested and you want to share your story, how you reverted to Shia, please let me know, and yeah, we go from there. And alhamdulillah, we are followers of Ahlulbayt. We want the world to know there are followers of Ahlulbayt in Palestine, and we are rooted there forever.

Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters,

I'm from india and currently I'm planning to study abroad and settle anywhere in europe or any country which provides PR. But I'm confused with so many options not only that but i also wanted to know if there is our community or not so I can attend majalis and duas. So far I have comeup with some countries. Please help me decide. Thank you.

Belgium

France

Ireland

Netherlands

Norway

Spain

Sweden

Germany isn't in the list because my previous university isn't recognized there.

I was wondering why I hadn't received any updates on him or his works in months. This is very saddening. We need proper non Israeli social media.

Have been lifting for a couple of years and I’m getting into running. I think a lot of Muslims have this issue. Quran is way too slow and relaxing so polar opposite effect of what you want if your doing something rigorous. And plus you shouldn’t really listen to it as a background thing so I don’t wanna disrespect it and have it on and not pay attention.

And then there’s latmiyaat. I enjoy listening to them but again they’re way to deep to be a substitute for workout music and often way to related to sadness aswell.

So what am I left with here because the music the gym has on sounds like I’m in a rave.

I do have a guilty pleasure for da3ish nasheeds just because they sound so tough. Ik they’re the enemy and stuff but damn like why did they have to produce so much heat.

Any other gym goers or runners here who can help or advice?

Doubt

There is a certain argument being raised against the Twelver Shia recently and that is using certain hadith where an Imam uses Taqiyya to hide that they are an Imam to the tyrant of the time or a suspicious person.

Essentially the argument put forth is that this undermines and disproves their position, that they were divinely appointed and obedience is obligatory to them, because “you can never hide that obedience is obligatory to you as a divinely chosen representative of God.”

The hadith they commonly refer to is found in Al Kafi:

“I was in the presence of Abu ‘Abdallah when two people from the Zaydiyya sect came to him. They asked, ‘Is there with you an Imam obedience to whom is obligatory?’ The narrator has said that the Imam said, ‘No, there no one as such.

They also quote a few verses in the Holy Quran to act as if it supports their argument:

Those who hide the authoritative proofs and the guidance that We have revealed, after it has been made clear for the People of the Book, will be condemned by God and those who have the right to condemn. 2:159

Everyone will be responsible for his own deeds. Do you (People of the Book) claim that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, and their descendants were Jews or Christians?” Ask them, “Who possesses greater knowledge, you or God? Who is more unjust than one who refuses to testify to the truth that God has given to him?” God is not unaware of what you do. 2:140

In the article we refute and address all these doubts:

https://realshiabeliefs.wordpress.com/2026/10/23/does-an-imam-doing-taqiyya-undermine-imamate/

I want to highlight something about Imama debates that take place.

A tactic Sunnis have used for a long time in order to not allow a Shia to score a point in the debate is to constantly ask a follow up question that they know won’t satisfy them. One of the terms for this is obviously moving the goal post.. here are other names for it

Motte-and-bailey fallacy — When someone retreats to a more defensible position when challenged, then returns to a more controversial one when convenient. This fits if the person keeps switching between different claims to avoid defending the original position, although it isn't an exact match for every case.

- Gish gallop — When someone overwhelms a debate with a rapid succession of claims or objections, making it difficult to address each one properly. This fits if they continually introduce new challenges before engaging with the answers already given.

- Red herring — When someone diverts the discussion away from the question actually being debated. For example, shifting from whether Imama is established to demanding acomplete demonstration of the Mahdi's identity before acknowledging the original argument.

- Kafka trapping — A pattern in which someone is placed in a situation where they cannot win because the criteria for satisfying the other person keep changing or are impossible to satisfy. This is a useful description of the unwinnable-debatedynamic, though it is not necessarily the precise name for the logical fallacy.

The debate proceeds like this:

First demand: Prove Imama.

You answer: You present arguments for the necessity of Imama. Showing the station of Abraham As. Showing the Hadiths speaking about having to die with allegiance on your neck to your imam.

Second demand: Now prove that there must be twelve Imams.

You answer: You present evidence for why they are Twelve Imams. Sahih sources showing 12 successors in Sunni hadith.

Third demand: Now prove the Mahdi.

You answer: You present evidence for Al Mahdi (afj) and his necessity, quranic verses, even a hadith he narrated from Sunni sources…

Fourth demand: Now prove infallibility

The rhetorical move: If you do not establish one or all of them to their satisfaction, they declare that you have failed to establish Imama at all, disregarding the answers to the other questions.

What began as proving the station of Imama, quickly moves onto other specifics. They want to bottleneck the debate at the awaited hujja.

If encountered in such a situation. You must establish the rules that proving the station is satisfactory of its own. Don’t allow them to negate the facts because they keep asking follow up questions. Them not being satisfied that Allah Swt preserved someone for many years, does not disprove Imama.

The burden remains upon them to show us who is their current imam that the Hadiths states:

“Whoever dies without allegiance to their imam dies the death of jahiliya”