

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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May 13, 2024 • 21min
37: What is Miracle (Mu’jiza)? What Makes It Different From Magic? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Three crucial parts of a Prophetic Miracle (Mu’jiza)- How miracles defy physical laws while remaining logical- Difference between Mu’jiza and Karama- Do the miracles of Imams qualify as Mu’jiza?- Why it is necessary for a Mu’jiza to be inimitable- Importance of evaluating the claim even after seeing a miracle- Difference between Magicians and ProphetsJoin 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

May 12, 2024 • 20min
36: Why did Allah send Prophets Instead of Guiding Us Directly? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Can miracles alone provide the same guidance as Prophets?- How guidance through miracles undermines the test of this life- Why Angels aren’t appointed as Prophets- Why is it arrogant to expect God to talk to us directly?- How Prophethood confirms the belief in Tawassul and Shafa’a- How Prophets are a test for us?- How jealousy caused an Ahlulbayt’s representative to become an apostate- Why are Prophets qualified to receive Allah’s message but not us? 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

May 11, 2024 • 15min
35: 3 Reasons Why Prophets Are Necessary For Us | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why we need a divine representative to show us the way- How Imam Mahdi’s Ghayba reveal human limitations to establish justice- Quran on Prophets' roles in establishing justice- Why do we need Prophets when we have Fitra (moral compass)?- Why is it necessary for Allah to send Prophets for us?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

May 10, 2024 • 25min
34: Understanding Angels: Description, Roles, & Significance | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Descriptions of Angels in the Holy Quran- Purpose of Angel wings and are they literal or metaphorical?- Do Angels have physical bodies, or are they purely spiritual?- Description of Angels as found in Nahjul Balagha- What do Angels eat and drink?- Angel’s count from narrations about Imam Hussain’s Ziyarah- Significance of Angels in the life of believers- Do Angels have a gender?- Four primary angels and their roles- Impact angels have in the life of knowledge seekers- Factors that drive angels away from our homesJoin 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

May 7, 2024 • 19min
33: Predestination vs Free Will: What's Ahlulbayt's stance? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Who were the 'Mujabirah' & why their beliefs are condemned?- Belief of the 'Mufaweza' in free will & problems with it- Hadith by Imam Baqir showing Ahlulbayt's position- Example to demonstrate absolute free will & predestination- Misinterpretation of verse (76:30) and its true meaning- Another example to understand free will and predestination- Why this issue is emphasised in the School of Ahlulbayt- Reason believers in Wilayah face severe trials and tribulations- Hadiths praising the believers during the end times and its reasonJoin 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

May 6, 2024 • 10min
32: Types of Divine Will & How Can We Change It? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Examples of Allah's permanent will & His contingent will- Sadaqa and how it changed the fate of a newlywed couple- Can we change the timing of Imam Mahdi's reappearance- Imam Jafar Sadiq's hadith about the importance of Bada'- Story demonstrating how Bada’ saves from Haraam actsJoin 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

May 5, 2024 • 10min
31: Why the Quran and Hadith Focus so much on Bada'? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Origin of Sabbath and Jewish belief of predestination- Quranic response to the Jewish claims- Ibn Muljim's convoluted belief that led him to kill Imam Ali- How Laylatul Qadr is proof that we can change Allah’s contingent will- Does Bada' mean we can trump God's will?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.#TheRealShiaBeliefs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-shia-beliefs/donations

May 4, 2024 • 15min
30: Proof of Bada' in Quran & Hadith | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Proof in the Quran (13:11) that we can change divine will- Role of Prophet Yunus' dua in changing his fate- Ash'ari refutation of Bada’ in (13:11) & its response- Effect of dua & our sins in determining our fate- Proof of Bada' found in Sunni sources- How thankfulness improves our fateJoin 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

May 3, 2024 • 9min
29: What is Bada' & Why is it Misunderstood? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Linguistic meaning of 'Bada' & why it is not applicable to Allah- Bada’ as explained by Imam Jafar Sadiq- Accusation by Sunni schools concerning Bada'- What's meant by Bada' in Shia theology?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

May 2, 2024 • 12min
28: If everything is based on Qada wa Qadr, do we have Free Will? | The Real Shia Beliefs
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Definition of the terms Qadr and Qada- Example to understand how Qada wa Qadr works- Understanding the true meaning of Qada wa Qadr- Imam Ali’s response when he was accused of running away from Qada- How does free will work if everything is based on divine decreeJoin 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