theology
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The importance of Ghadīr Khumm for ‘Alī is highlighted by ‘Alī himself on the Day of Raḥba because he was demanding the Muslims to testify for the validity of the Sermon of Ghadīr. (Musnad Ahmad b. Hanbal) It is important to remember that ‘Alī could have simply mentioned the famous sermon by himself without asking…
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Philosophy – Why do we need Divine Revelation when we have reason? Imamzaydinstitute.org The Qur’an clearly opposes arrogance and reminds humanity that the cause of every beauty is actually from the Ultimate Creator. This includes intellect, knowledge, wisdom and morality. The Qur’an refutes the false conception of self-sufficiency by saying “he sees himself self-sufficient,” while…
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Might does not make right, right makes right! This topic is linked to the God conception of the Zaydis and the Mutazila in contrast to other Muslim groups. The way of Ahl al ‘Adl (Zaydis and Mu’tazilites) is to stress on justice and right over power and might. The essence of everything is Justice. What…
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Although there are other words the Prophet could have used when appointing ‘Alī, such as ‘Alī is the successor after me, the words of the Prophet that are famously transmitted in Ghadīr Khumm are sufficient in clarity and inference because the famous words of ‘man kuntu Malwa fa ‘Alī’yun Mawla’ cannot be interpreted in any…
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The question is, why did God create us? Is the Creation great and profound and surreal? Yes. Does God not transcend all and everything in greatness? Is God not greater than great? Yes. Then, surely this Being, who has the great capacity of creating is going to fulfil it. He Creates and He manifests the…
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The Qur’an and Ahlulbayt answers! Imam Yahya b. al-Husayn b. al-Qasim b. Ibrahim b. Ismail b. Ibrahim b. al-Hasan al-Muthanna b. al-Hasan al.Sibt b. Ali b. Abi Talib (al-Hādi ila al-Haqq), peace be upon him, said: “Whoever supports an oppressor—even if by writing a letter, carrying an inkwell or putting it back—then, on the Resurrection…
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