Oneness of God
567 questions
What is the ruling on someone who understands "Lā ilāha illallāh" (There is no god but Allah) to mean "There is no Lord but Allah"? Is this considered an abomination that must be detested? And if so, is detesting it an act of compliance with Allah's command?
How can the mind and heart be purified from deviant and disbelief-related thoughts, and how can humility be restored, God's pleasure be sought after disobedience, and zeal for the religion be brought back?
Is fear of unseen matters, such as losing a loved one or failure, considered among the forbidden types of fear or shirk of love? And are there specific supplications to be recited for such fears?
Is the Egyptian saying "Ya Kharashi," considered polytheism (shirk), because it represents seeking help from other than God?
Which is the correct way to take means when relying on God: researching and investigating the best available options, or accepting what God facilitates without diligent effort?
Do the whispers and imaginations that come to me about my husband praising me for my religiosity and good deeds, and my desire for people to praise my good actions without knowing my person, count as showing off (riya') even though I always seek refuge from it and pray to God to protect me from apparent and hidden shirk?
Is contemplating the universe, stars, and moon permissible in Islamic law, and is there a fear that one who does so might become a worshipper of planets?
Does expiation or increasing the utterance of "Lā ilāha illā Allāh" (There is no god but Allah) become obligatory upon one who said "fertile land," believing that fertility is a cause and that Allah is the Bestower, and then regretted his saying?
Must a stone taken from Mount Arafat as a souvenir be returned to its place, or is it permissible to keep it?
Does the saying "We do not excommunicate a Muslim for a sin unless he deems it permissible" apply to any action that a person can commit sins and misdeeds, or is it specific to certain matters?
How does Allah forgive all people except polytheists, even though the Messenger says: "All of my Ummah are safe, except for those who openly commit sins"?
What is the ruling on one who claims that some relatives have the ability to treat fractures and wounds due to their miraculous powers (karamat), and does this constitute disbelief (kufr)? And what is the ruling on describing a person as "barakah" (a blessing) or "mabrook" (blessed), or claiming that their blessing (barakah) can facilitate matters, while believing that this is a means ordained by Allah?
What is the ruling on directing funds presented as vows and offerings to a revered tribe that is supplicated for the fulfillment of needs, and these funds are collected for the mosque?
What is the relationship between Lordship (Rubūbiyyah) and Divinity (Ulūhiyyah), and why do polytheists affirm Lordship but deny Divinity? And how does Divinity encompass Lordship, while Lordship might include Divinity if generalized? And what is the meaning of the statement that if Divinity and Lordship are mentioned together, they are distinct, but if mentioned separately, they are inclusive of each other?
How can the verse, "And our God and your God is One," be reconciled with the fact that Christians have no knowledge of God, as stated in the verse, "they have no knowledge of it"? And what is the ruling on one who does not know that atheists know God exists and are arrogant, and that all of Adam's progeny affirmed God's Oneness in the realm of pre-existence? And is ignorance excused in this matter?
How can I distinguish between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and doubt in faith, and what is the way to overcome both?
Is a person who believes in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) considered a Muslim, even if they have not uttered the Two Testimonies (Shahadatayn) or performed the pillars of Islam, such as prayer, and what is the ruling on initiating greetings of peace with non-Muslims in such a case?
How can one get rid of doubt in belief in God, which began six years ago, despite reading books on atheism and Islam, and the desire to return to absolute faith and tranquility?
Which is more severe in the sight of Allah: insolence towards Allah Almighty, or the killing of innocent Muslims? And which is more dangerous to the security and stability of the country and its revolution, and a greater violation of the sanctity of the religion of Islam?
How valid is the warning against using the words "Dūm" (may it last/endure) and "Labbā" (here I am/at your service) and what follows them, on the basis that the Everlasting is Allah, and the "Talbiyah" (response to God's call) is for Allah, and does their use constitute shirk (polytheism)?
How can we reconcile the Christian belief that Jesus has two natures, and that he descended in the form of a human and lived as such, yet was in heaven, with His (God's) saying: "I called upon Allah," so was he calling upon himself due to his need for himself, which would be a contradiction, or was it for us to emulate him and learn how to pray and supplicate to Allah, who is Jesus at the same time?
Is the Hadith that states there will be seven years between the conquest of Constantinople and the major battles (Al-Malahim Al-Kubra) authentic, especially since Constantinople was conquered about six centuries ago and the major battles have not yet occurred?
Is what is circulated in forums regarding "the miracle of Moses (peace be upon him) in Korea" true, and why do Koreans acknowledge it as a divine miracle while we know nothing about it, and what is the purpose of presenting it if they do not acknowledge the existence of God?
Is he who becomes pessimistic and withdraws from doing something because of an incident or witnessing an incident considered a polytheist, and what kind of polytheism is this in such a case?