Sunni-Shi'a

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Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 mese fa

Yes. 

However, it is good to keep in mind that some religious practices that are very emotional, crowded, or energetic (such as visiting the holy sites on Arbaeen) which are fine for most people may be overstimulating and trigger mental health episodes in someone vulnerable, even if one hopes for blessings and healing through them at the same time, and they can also bring healing. Also, sometimes, mental health conditions are masked as excessive religiosity and piety which are then inadvertently encouraged by people around them.
So it is good to be thoughtful about what is most appropriate to do if there are special circumstances.

Of course this is not about converting specifically but just about being mindful of one's practices when there are special circumstances.

On the other hand, some mental health conditions push people to consider spiritual matters more deeply than they would have otherwise. 

May Allah grant them healing and inshallah also intercession of Ahl Al Bayt (a). 

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Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 mese fa

All Muslims belong to one sect or another, even if they are not aware of it. (Or, sometimes multiple sects) The beliefs and practices they have learned reflect the views of a certain group.

Because Sunnis are the majority, usually "simply Muslim" means "Sunni". (That is, there is no neutral zone.) Of course, within Sunnism there are also varying groups. 

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The claim of Buraida against Ameerul Mo’mineen (AS) was instigated by Khalid ibn Al-Waleed. Such claim can not be trusted because it came from Munafiqs.

‘Imam Ali (AS) did not have any relationship with any woman during the life of Lady Fatima (AS). Even if the narration is authentic and the share of Imam Ali (AS) was a female slave, it does not mean that he had slept with her but he can sell her or keep her for serving his wife or children.

'Wassalam.

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Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 mesi fa

There are some narrations attributed to Ahl al-Bayt (A) about beautifying handwriting, which I will paste below (even if, given my dismal handwriting, it is somewhat hypocritical). Calligraphy can be seen in the light of this ethos. Most Shi'a value calligraphy as an art. 

The pen - Shi'i narrations usually say that the first creation is the light of the Prophet (S). The idea that the pen was the first thing created is also mentioned in some narrations (although I am not sure offhand if they also appear in Shi'i sources). Shi'i narrations also describe the pen as being created of light and as an angel. Some people (especially with a philosophical perspective) may try to combine all these views (that is, it is all essentially the same thing that was created; for instance, it was the active intellect), although in my view it's fine to treat them as separate things, and to say the light of the Prophet (S) was created first. 

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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Split the nib of your pen, thicken its blade, slant it to the right and you will beautify your handwriting.’

Imam Ali (AS) said to his scribe Ubaydullah b. Abd Rafi, ‘Put cotton flake in the inkpot, keep the nib of your pen long, leave space between lines and join up the letters because this is most suited to creating beautiful handwriting.’

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Good handwriting increases the clarity of truth.’

The Prophet (SAWA), regarding Allah’s verse “or some vestige of [divine] knowledge”, said that this means handwriting.’

Ata’ b. Yasar narrates, ‘The Prophet (SAWA) was asked about handwriting and he said, ‘It was (first) taught by a prophet and those who were with him learned it.’

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Handwriting is the hand’s tongue.’

[reproduced from The Scale of Wisdom: A Compendium of Shi'i Hadith]

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 2 mesi fa

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) never placed his forehead in Sajda but on clay or a material from the clay. He said: ( Earth is a place of my prostration and source of purification جُعِلَت لي الأرضُ مسجدا وطَهورا . This Hadeeth is narrated in Sunni books including Saheeh Al-Bukhari.

Placing palms, knees and feet must be on Taahir (pure) item but not necessarily on clay. This is according to authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA). Details of these Hadeeths are mentioned in our jurisprudence books like Jawahir  Al-Kalaam and our Hadeeth books like Wasaa'il Al-Shia by Al-Hurr Al-Aamily.

'Wassalam.

Wassalam.

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Followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) pledge allegiance to Imam Mahdi (AS) and never pledge allegiance to any peer or leader who follows other sects. In fact, no allegiance can be allowed to anyone in front of the allegiance to Imam Zaman (AS). 

Wassalaam

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 mesi fa

Shia Muslims take the Tafseer of Quran from the Prophet (S.A.W.A) through the most authentic source who are Ahlulbayt (A.S). We don't take the opinions of people even the famous scholars in understanding Quran, unless it has been taken from the Authentic Hadeeth of Prophet (S.A.W.S) and his Ahlulbayt (A.S).

We believe in Bila Kayf  بلا كيف regarding the attributes of Allah as human mind is limited and it cannot reach to the unlimited attributes of Allah.

Wasalaam

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First of all we congratulate you in knowing and discovering the real religion from Allah which is Islam. This is one the greatest bounties from Allah on us which we to always appreciate and thank Allah for it. Your faith in the real Islam of the Prophet (SAWS) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) does not need approval from anyone or any Masjid. No doubt Shia Islam welcomes any truth seeker and provides real answers to any question or inquiry. Please feel free to ask Shia scholars about any questions or issues you may have. There are many useful Shia websites including this website which contain many useful information.

Wassalaam

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 mesi fa

Followers of Umar have removed every evidence which proves that folding hands was ordered by him and claimed that it was done by the Prophet but they failed in presenting any authentic Hadeeth to support their claim. Muslims of Madina used to pray without folding their hands. Malik bin Anas the founder of Sunni Maliki sect clearly mentioned that the Salaah should be with opening hands and not folding them.The narration in Bukhari on this subject is from Sahl ibn Sa'd never said that the Prophet ever folded his hands in Salaah but states that people were been ordered to fold their hands. The narration was made after the order of Umar to fold hands in Salaah. 

No one knows the real Sunnah of the Prophet (SAWS) more than Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS) who was against folding the hands and clearly ordering Muslims not to fold their hands in Salaah because it is a practise of the Zoroastrian and Jews.Wassalam 

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 mesi fa

Khabbab ibn Al Aratt was from the pious companions of the Prophet (S.A.W.A) and from the companions of Ameerul Mo'mineen (A.S). He declared his Islam is Makkah and for that the Mushriks of Makkah tortured him severely. He migrated to Madina and he took part in the battles of the Prophet. He narrated from the Prophet 32 Hadith's (narration). The Prophet has appointed him to distribute the Alms from the Badr. He migrated to Kufa and passed away there in the year 37 after Hijra. Imam Ali (a.s) prayed for him as he was a sincere momin. Wassalam 

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 mesi fa

Quranic verses in any subject can not be taken separately from few Verses but we must read all the verses on the specific subject. Limbs in Arabic language do not necessarily means the superficial linguistic meaning but it means also the power of Allah which above all. Allah said in Quran in a very clear verse: Nothing is like Allah. (ليس كمثله شيء) Sura Al-Shura, verse 11. This verse refutes every claim of those who misunderstood Quranic verses regarding Allah (SWT).

Most if Sunni Ulama say that Allah is above materialistic imaginations of people and don't accept the claims of Mujassimah who are today the awahabi sect. Mujassimah are condemned by most of a Sunni scholars.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 3 mesi fa

Sunni books of history are full of narrations about the crimes of many Abbasid rulers against Ahlul Bayt (AS) including including killing Imam Al-Sadiq (AS) by Al-Mansour Al-Abbasi, and killing Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (AS) by Haroon Al-Abbasi and killing Imam Al-Redha (Aas) by Al-Ma'moon Al-Abbasi and killing other Imams of Ahlul Bayt (AS) by other Abbasid rulers. You can read more details in Tareekh Al-Tabari and Maqaatil Al-Talibiyyeen by abu Al-Faraj Al- Isfahan I.

'Wassalam.