The Real Shia Beliefs

Explore the controversial topic of mut'ah, or temporary marriage, and its perception within the Muslim community. The discussion tackles moral objections and the distinction between personal discomfort and Islamic legality. Discover how some argue that disliking an Islamic law doesn’t render it haram. The podcast also draws parallels between mut'ah and the practice of marrying with divorce in mind, challenging traditional views. Dive into these thought-provoking perspectives on the core tenets of Shia Islam.

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- How Islam protects young girls from marital exploitation?- Why is guardian consent not required for independent or divorced women?- Can a marriage take place without witnesses and a scholar? - Proof from Quran that witnesses aren't required for marriage- Islamic law that differentiates Mut'ah from prostitutionJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Common objection against Mut'ah marriage- Significance of signatures in our societies- Why are witnesses needed for divorce but not for Nikah?- How a signature makes an illegal act legal- The impact of the verbal agreement in a relationship- Why women can't have multiple partners?- How Islam respects society's marriage and divorce customs- Role of society in determining the legality of a relationship - Should Mut'ah be illegal just because some might abuse?- Reason why Islam recognizes temporary marriage?Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- How 'al-Shia al-Mufid Li'ilm' helps find the top Marja- Factors that can deem this principle unusable- How the concept of '2 just experts' works to find A'lam - What to do when '2 just experts' disagree?- Can we find A'lam through self-research?- What to do when none of the three criteria work- Can we do self-taqlid while searching for an A'lam?- Significance of two just witnesses in Islam- What is meant by 'most knowledgeable'?- Does proficiency in modern sciences make someone A'lam?- When can modern science expertise be considered as a criterion?- Why Maraje' give open-ended fatwas?Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Introduction to the argument for following a top Marja- How does rationality dictate one to follow an A'lam?- Underlying condition for this argument to be valid- Imam Sadiq's hadith on choosing most learned scholar- Counterargument to this hadith presented by scholarsJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- How Usulis and Akhbaris differ in following a deceased Marja - Intellectual reason by Usulis for following a living Marja- Real-life examples to further understand this reason  - Can we continue following a Marja after he passes away- How do followers of a late Marja obtain fatwas for modern issues- Situation that allows one to continue following a deceased MarjaJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- What are the causes and impact of idolizing Maraje- Is a Marja’s opinion on matters other than Fiqh binding?- Extreme form of Wilayat al-Faqih and do scholars accept it?- How does scholarly consensus evolve over time?- Reasons people idolize Maraje to the point of obsession- Signs that you are idolizing a Marje' - Do Maraje consent to people idolizing them?Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsRead lessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- 3 core differences between Akhbari and Usuli schools- Did Taqlid not exist during the Akhbari era?- Factors leading to the centralization of Taqlid- Why are Akhbaris against the centralization of Taqlid?- Wilayat al-Faqih & factors influencing its popularity - Pros and cons of institutionalizing Taqlid - Does the Akhbari school exist today?Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Qualities of a Mujtahid as per Imam al-Sadiq- Objection on the semantics of this hadith- Does intelligence allow a person to do self-Taqlid?- Can rulings be ignored if a person deems them illogical?- Psychological reason Imam presented Taqlid as optional- Alternates to Taqlid for a layman Muslim- Why scholars consider 'Ihtiyat' to be impractical- Why one cannot reject Taqlid based on this hadithJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why Maraje’ appear to be inaccessible - Why it is our responsibility to seek Marje’- How Maraje’ stay connected with the worldJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/therealshiabeliefs.Visit https://app.thaqlain.org and download the first "Knowledge App" from the School of Ahlulbayt.#TheRealShiaBeliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations