Pillars of Faith
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Should I insist on seeking a divorce from my husband who does not believe in the pillars of faith and Islam, and who mocks the hijab and prayer, or should I be patient with him?
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What is meant by the faith mentioned in the verse: "Indeed, those who believed and did righteous deeds were to have Gardens of Paradise as a lodging?" And does applying the six pillars of faith fulfill one of the conditions for entering the highest Paradise? And is what is meant by righteous deeds to do many of them?
Among the books of Tafsir, Sirah, and Fatawa available in a home library, which is most prioritized for reading?
What is meant by the faith mentioned in the verse: "Indeed, those who believed and did righteous deeds will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging?" Is applying the six pillars of faith sufficient to fulfill the condition of faith in the verse? And what does "and did righteous deeds" mean in the verse; does it imply doing them in abundance?
Why is "Al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya" (The Tahawi Creed) called by this name? Is this an overstep concerning the general Islamic creed? And does its naming with this title suggest that it is a separate creed?
Is it permissible to contribute to the publication of a book that includes chapters encouraging visiting the shrine of Hussein for supplication and seeking blessings, and that mentions stories of reviving Tuesday at his shrine to obtain blessings and answers, and also contains poems that invoke the deceased Ahl al-Bayt and seek their aid and liken the shrine of Hussein to the Kaaba and circumambulate it, despite the belief that these matters contradict Islamic creed?
How can one respond to those who accuse the jurisprudents and scholars of forbidding something while doing the opposite, or of advocating asceticism while living in luxury, claiming that this is mere "brainwashing," and that what matters most is performing the pillars of religion with peace of heart, while citing examples of actions by some religious individuals who "preach what they do not practice"?
Does saying "my faith has weakened" affect one's belief, knowing that what is meant is not the pillars of faith?
What is the ruling on studying the matters of religion that are known by necessity once again for one who has forgotten them, and is it permissible for him to abandon the Sunnahs and some of the obligatory acts during the study if illness has slowed his comprehension and increased his forgetfulness? And what is the minimum daily limit for studying this knowledge?
How do I know that my prayer is sound and accepted?
What is considered a matter of common knowledge in the religion, and is the fact that reason is the basis of accountability considered a matter of such knowledge?
What is the difference between Usul al-Din (fundamentals of religion) and Usul al-Fiqh (fundamentals of Islamic jurisprudence)?
What is the ruling on watching animated cartoons and Japanese stories that contradict Islamic creed, such as "Naruto" and "Dragon Ball," for entertainment, while believing in their falsehood? And does this fall under the category of being pleased with disbelief (kufr)? What is the meaning of being pleased with disbelief, with references?
What is the Islamic legal ruling on the belief that specific numbers assigned to names are connected to people's destinies and paths, and is this belief considered polytheism (shirk), and is it related to numerical miracles in the Quran?
Does the Almighty's saying, "Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that to whom He wills," include one who believes in the oneness of Allah and associates nothing with Him?
Is knowing that "There is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" sufficient for one to be a Muslim, even if they are ignorant of the rest of the pillars of Islam, and what is the minimum one must know to be a Muslim?
Is it permissible for Muslims to perform the rituals of Christians and Jews (before alteration) alongside the rituals of Islam, knowing that Islam supersedes what came before it?
What is the correct order between Iman (faith) and Islam (submission), and which comes first, Iman or Islam?
How can one be certain of their faith and that they are not a hypocrite, especially since Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, feared hypocrisy for himself? And how does one know that they are among the Awliya' (friends) of Allah, and what does that mean? And how can one be sure that Allah loves them?
What is the ruling on a marriage to a man whose mother dominates him after promises she did not fulfill, causing the spouses to suffer from poor financial and living conditions, and the wife cannot prevent the husband's mother from visiting her out of fear of Allah?
How can one attain certainty and firm belief in the truthfulness of the message of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, amidst the doubts raised concerning the proofs of prophethood and the miraculousness of the Holy Quran, especially its scientific inimitability?
What is the reason for mentioning prayer (Salah) and fasting (Sawm) in books of Islamic creed (Aqidah), and how does the verse "But Allah has endeared to you belief" indicate that faith (Iman) is both قول وعمل (a statement and an action)?
How can a Muslim build a sound creed that reflects on his behavior and actions in this world and guarantees him salvation on the Day of Resurrection?