

The Real Shia Beliefs
Thaqlain
An academic lecture series, prepared in collaboration with Al-Hujjah Islamic Seminary, examining the beliefs held by a quarter of Muslims worldwide – through Quranic verses, hadiths and rational arguments.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.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 26min
97: Examining the Hadith of 12 Caliphs after the Prophet | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Various versions of 12 Caliphs Hadith in Sunni books- Is it possible for the Prophet to keep 12 Caliphs vague?- Does this Hadith refer to 12 Caliphs from the Prophet's companions?- Problem with accepting Bani Umayyah or Banu Abbas as 'Caliphs'- Evidence from the Bible of 12 successors from Ismail’s lineage- Can there be a gap between the 12 Caliphs?- Proof that this Hadith refers to the 12 Imams of Ahlulbayt- How to identify fake Mahdis from the true oneJoin 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

Jul 28, 2024 • 40min
96: Are the Prophet's wives a part of ‘Ahlulbayt’? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Prophet's response to Umm Salamah's request to enter Kisa- Proof wives weren’t already part of the Ahlulbayt- Problem with accepting Aisha as part of Ahlulbayt- Linguistic analysis of the Verse of Purification- How accepting Aisha as Ahlulbayt contradicts the Quran- Ibn Taymiyyah's strange objection to Ayat al-Tathir- A solution to this problem from Surah Tahrim- Members of the Ahlulbayt, according to notable companionsJoin 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

Jul 27, 2024 • 11min
95: Examining the Verse of Purification and Hadith al-Kisa | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Pronoun used by Allah in Ayat al-Tathir- Various versions of event of al-Kisa in Sunni books- Narration by Anas ibn Malik and Tirmidhi's commentJoin 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 8min
94: 2 Quranic Proofs on Infallibility of Imams | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why does the Ulil-Amr need to be infallible?- One quality required to be an Imam in verse 2:124- Why first 3 caliphs are ineligible to be Imams- Can one be exonerated from past sins to be an Imam?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

Jul 25, 2024 • 17min
93: Proving Infallibility of Imams through Hadith al-Thaqalayn | The Real Shia Beliefs
Exploring the infallibility of Imams through Hadith al-Thaqalayn, highlighting the unique act of the Prophet and the significance of 'you'll never deviate'. Disclosing the issue with the fabricated version of the hadith using 'Sunnati'. Delving into the meaning of Itrah and why Prophet used it instead of Ahlulbayt. Discussing the complementarity of Prophet's Sunnah and Itrah.

Jul 24, 2024 • 19min
92: How Verse 5:55 Proves Imam Ali’s Wilayah | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- How is verse 5:55 in honour of Imam Ali?- Grammatical breakdown of the word 'innama'- Reason the Quran used pluralization in verse (5:55)- Was the act of charity during Salah an infraction?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

Jul 23, 2024 • 6min
91: Proof from Hadith that every era must have an Imam | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Hadith in Sunni books that every era must have an Imam- Fate of those who died before Abu Bakr became Khalifa- Proof Imam Ali was the ‘Bila-Fasl’ Khalifa of the ProphetJoin 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

Jul 22, 2024 • 6min
90: Why most companions went against Ghadir Declaration | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Common objection by Sunnis on Hadith Ghadir- Companions' disobedience of the Prophet on his deathbed- Denial of companions to leave Medina on Prophet's orders- Companions' blatant disobedience of Prophet at Hudaibiya- Real reason companions disobeyed Prophet's command at GhadirJoin 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

Jul 21, 2024 • 14min
89: Examining the meaning of the word 'Mawla' in Hadith Ghadeer | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Different meanings and interpretations of 'Mawla'- Meaning of the word 'Mawla' in light of Quran (57:15)- Similarity in the meanings of 'Wali' and 'Mawla'- How all meanings of Mawla point to the same core definition- Meaning of Mawla from Prophet’s sermon at Ghadir- Why Prophet didn’t announce Imam Ali as his successor during Hajj- Does Mawla mean friend? How does the Quran use this word?- Meaning of Mawla through verse (5:3) of QuranJoin 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

Jul 20, 2024 • 7min
88: Exploring the authenticity of Hadith al-Ghadir from Sunni sources | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Position of Hadith Al-Ghadir in the circle of Sunni scholars - Number of Companions and Tabi'i that narrated this hadith- Fakhr al-Razi's issue with accepting Hadith Ghadir- Why this hadith not being in Bukhari is a non-issue- Probable reason Bukhari didn't narrate 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