Episodes
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- Difference in our gaining knowledge vs Imams
- Meaning of 'Furqan'. Why is piety important to gain it?
- How the Imams inherited knowledge from the Prophet
- What is Ruh al-Qudus? How does it differ from other souls?
- Role of 'Ruh ul Qudus' in helping Imams gather knowledge
- Is it possible for regular humans to receive divine inspiration?
- Proof from Quran that Jibrael can communicate with anyone
- What is Mushaf Fatima? What...
Published 07/31/24
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- How Hadith Thaqalayn proves absolute knowledge of Imams
- Imam Sadiq’s claim to have knowledge of everything
- How Quran has a reality higher than its physical existence
- Proofs that only Imams understand Quran's complete essence
- Concept of clear book (Mubeen) in the Quran
- Why Ahlulbayt must have complete knowledge of the Quran
- Why is the Quran referred to as ‘heavier’ in Hadith Thaqalayn?
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Published 07/30/24
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...
Published 07/29/24
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...
Published 07/28/24
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 comment
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Published 07/27/24
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?
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Published 07/26/24
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- Why an Imam must possess all qualities of a Prophet
- Double standards of Sunni scholars regarding infallibility
- Prophet’s unique act when presenting Hadith al-Thaqalayn
- Significance of the phrase 'you'll never deviate'
- Why is the version of this hadith that uses 'Sunnati' fabricated?
- How Prophet's Sunnah and Itrah complement each other
- Meaning of Itrah? Why Prophet used it instead of Ahlulbayt
- Issue with taking...
Published 07/25/24
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?
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Published 07/24/24
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 Prophet
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Published 07/23/24
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 Ghadir
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Published 07/22/24
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...
Published 07/21/24
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 hadith
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Published 07/20/24
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...
Published 07/07/24
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 Harun
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Published 07/06/24
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 objection
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Published 07/05/24
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 Waqas
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Published 07/04/24
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 Hashim
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Published 07/03/24
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 Prophet
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Published 07/02/24
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'
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Published 07/01/24
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?
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Published 06/30/24
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 Prophet
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Published 06/29/24
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 matters
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Published 06/28/24
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- Difference in the era of Occultation and post-Prophet era
- Why do the Shia accept Maraji’ although scholarly opinions differ?
- Why a divine representative must always be present on Earth
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Published 06/27/24
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- Difference between Imamat and Prophethood
- 3 important roles of a Prophet in Islam
- 2 possibilities to fill the void left after the Prophet
- Can the Ummah guide itself without a divine leader?
- Reason a God-appointed leader is necessary for Muslims
- Examples of Caliphs failing to manage Fiqhi matters
- Problems in solely relying on hadith as the baseline
- Can a non-prophet’s knowledge be similar to a Prophet?
-Was religion...
Published 06/26/24
Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:
- Minimum votes required to elect an Imam in Sunni theology
- How this method justifies Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s caliphate
- Issues with the selection of first two Caliphs
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Published 06/25/24