Muḥsin Qarā’atī
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F&Q:
Why did God create things which are dangerous to mankind?
Even the poison of a snake in the snake’s body has benefits, although in the bodies of mankind it is fatal. As much as the saliva in our mouths is beneficial to us, if spat on another person, is an insult.
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F&Q:
Why is there a need to test us if God is all knowing?
“Surely We will try you with something of fear and hunger, and diminution of goods and lives and fruits; yet give thou good tidings unto the patient.”
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F&Q:
Why does God sometimes not answer our prayers?
Have we even got the right phone number to call? In our narrations, we have certain etiquettes for prayers.
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F&Q:
How should the relationship between believers be?
Be like a mirror, see your brothers' strengths as well as their weaknesses, do not be like a fly that will only sit on the injuries and lacerations.
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Article:
"Qur’anic Themes in Minutes" by Muhsin Qara'ati
Consider God’s knowledge and power. If we know that all glories, strengths, and provisions are in His hands, we will never go toward other than Him to gain honor, strength, and provision.
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F&Q: Important questions & Simple answers (70)
What is the best deed to perform?
Even the building of the Holy Kaaba, had it not been accepted by Allah SWT, would have had no value.
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F&Q: Important questions & Simple answers (65)
What are the attributes of the “Wilayat Faqih”?
Wilayat Faqih is nothing but to have a leader of the Islamic world being a Mujtahid, far from whims and desires, pious, visionary and brave.
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F&Q: Important questions & Simple answers (64)
Why do we have to do Taqleed (following) of jurists when it comes to the jurisprudence of our religion?
In our traditions, we must not only follow those who have the highest level of knowledge, but also must be just, and his thoughts and words and behavior must not be inclined towards whims and desires and selfishness.