

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 7, 2024 • 19min
87: Ghadir Khumm: The greatest proof of Imam Ali's Khilafat | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Details of Prophet's final pilgrimage, 'Hajjatul Wida'- Divine command to the Prophet at the end of Hajj- Why Prophet wasn’t able to make the announcement at Arafa- Reason of Quraysh’s enmity towards Imam Ali- Strategic importance of the location of Ghadir Khumm- Promise made by Allah to the Prophet- Details and excerpts of Prophet’s speech at Khumm- Prophet's prayer for Imam Ali and his Ummah- What happened after the Prophet made the announcementJoin 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 6, 2024 • 8min
86: 3 Similarities between Imam Ali and Prophet Harun | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Similarity between Prophet Harun’s and Imam Ali’s sons- Narration of the Prophet at the occasion of al-Muakhaat- Incident of Sadd al-Abwab and its similarity with Prophet HarunJoin 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 5, 2024 • 6min
85: Answering Sunni concern on Hadith al-Manzila | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Sunni objection that Yusha was Khalifa, not Harun- Proof Imam Ali was Khalifa even after Prophet’s demise- How the word 'ba'di' in this hadith solves the objectionJoin 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 4, 2024 • 9min
84: Examining Hadith Al-Manzila and it's importance | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Historical background of Hadith al-Manzilah- Sunni books where this hadith is narrated- Significance of Imam Ali being likened to Prophet Harun- 3 virtues of Imam Ali mentioned by Sa'ad ibn Abi WaqasJoin 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 3, 2024 • 7min
83: Objection on Hadith Dhul Ashira and its response | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Sunni interpretation of the phrase 'Khalifati fee ahli'- Why this declaration couldn't be about family affairs- What does the Prophet mean by 'ahli'?- Meaning of ‘ahli’ from the response of Bani HashimJoin 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 2, 2024 • 12min
82: Examining the Hadith of Dhul Ashira and its significance | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why did the Prophet organise Dawat dhu'l-Ashira- Role of Imam Ali in managing the feast's affairs- How Imam Ali was declared Prophet’s successor- Sunni hadith books that mention this hadith- Blatant censoring of this hadith by Tabari in his Tafsir- Significance of Khalifa in the eyes 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 1, 2024 • 5min
81: Proof from Verse 4:59 that Allah appoints a Khalifa | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Literal meaning of Ulul-Amr - Why obedience to Ulul-Amr must be unconditional?- Why it's illogical to unconditionally follow a fallible human?- Why only Allah can appoint an 'ulil amr'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

Jun 30, 2024 • 19min
80: Proofs from the Quran that an Imam is divinely appointed | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Meaning of ‘Ja’iluka’ in verse 2:124- Was Prophet Ibrahim already a Prophet when given Imamah?- Are Imams higher than a Prophet status-wise?- One thing that makes Prophet Ibrahim and Holy Prophet special- Proof from verse 25:35 that Allah appoints Wazir- Example of 'Khalifa' being used in the Quran for Prophet Dawood- Does the Quran forbids us from appointing any leader?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

Jun 29, 2024 • 13min
79: Proofs from Prophet's life that Shura cannot appoint an Imam | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Discussion between the Prophet and leader of Bani Amir- Prophet's reply to Bani Amir's condition for accepting Islam- Lessons from the Prophet's reply about choosing a leader- Prophet's discourse with the King of Yamama- 2 matters that were non-negotiable for 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

Jun 28, 2024 • 15min
78: Can a 'Shura' select an Imam according to Quran? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why Omar called the appointment of Abu Bakr a ‘Falta’?- Was ‘Shura’ method used for second and third caliphs?- Why verse 3:159 cannot be accepted as proof for Shura?- Problems with Sunni interpretation of verse 42:38- Limit of people's control over official mattersJoin 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