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The Real Shia Beliefs

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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28:31

11/4: Alam al-Dharr: Did Our Souls Exist Before Our...

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2025/03/05

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Quranic verse (7:172) that talks about the pre-existence covenant- Metamorphic interpretation of this verse by some scholars- Details of the covenant as found in Hadiths- Objection of Sharif al-Murtada on these narrations- Logical response to critics of Alam al-Dharr- Scientific proof that our subconscious remembers the covenant- Imam Ali’s conversation with Umar on Alam al-Dharr- Imam al-Sadiq’s tafsir of verse 7:172- Can these

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18:21

11/3: How Hindu Belief in Reincarnation Compares to...

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2025/03/04

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Core belief behind reincarnation- Origin of this belief & religions that believe in it- Buddhist concept of reincarnation & Nirvana- 4 Arabic terms that explain Buddhist reincarnation- Hindu concept of Karma & Samsara- Imam al-Rida's response to a question on reincarnation- View of Islamic scholars on ‘deja vu’- The impact of gaining knowledge on one’s soulJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never

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11/2: Ruh (soul) according to the Quran & Hadith |...

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2025/03/03

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Quran’s response to pagans' query about the Ruh- Imam al-Sadiq’s Tafsir of verse (17:85)- Relationship between body and soul in hadith- Hadith highlighting the loftiness of the soul- 6 states of the soul, according to Imam Ali- Do the mentally challenged have a faulty soul?- Proof we are defined by our soul and not our brainJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your loved ones by

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18:12

11/1: Nur, Ruh & Nafs — How Are They Different? | The...

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2025/03/02

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- What is Ruh? What is its significance in Islam?- Narration discussing Ahlulbayt's existence as Nur (light)- Prophet's hadith explaining Lady Fatima's heavenly existence- Linguistic meaning of the word 'Ruh'- 4 different applications of the word 'Ruh' in the Quran- What is the primary difference between Nafs and Ruh?Join us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate episodes to your

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10/9: The Hidden Restrictions on Mut'ah in Islamic...

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2025/02/26

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Situations where a married man cannot do Mut'ah- Can a wife pursue divorce if her husband does Mut'ah- Does the husband require the wife's permission for Mut'ah- Imam Reza's narration discouraging Mut'ah- 2 reasons scholars discourage getting attached to Mut'ah- Can I do Mut'ah knowing it will make getting married difficult?- Should a person's proposal be rejected if they did Mut'ah

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10/8: Mut'ah: An Islamic Solution To Modern Sexual...

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2025/02/25

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- 3 intimate relationships considered legal in Islam- Understanding Mut'ah as a necessary temporary solution- How Mut'ah is a dignified solution for widows and divorcees- Is Mut'ah only for unmarried men? What about single women? - How Mut'ah can help the youth choose better life partners- Mut'ah as a solution for travellers far away from homeJoin us as we explore the core of Shia Islam like never before. Dedicate

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19:07

10/7: Mut‘ah vs. Misyar: Similarities in Shia & Sunni...

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2025/02/24

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why the argument of 'consecutive partners' fails against Mut'ah- Sunni divorce laws that make regular divorce similar to Mut'ah- Minor difference in the Iddah of Mut'ah and regular marriage- Zawaj al-Misyar and how it compares to Mut'ah- Rights of a child being born through Mut'ah- Importance of a person's 'word' in Islam- Does Mut'ah extend if it leads to pregnancy?- Rules of inheritance

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10/6: Proofs From Sunni Hadith that Prophet Never...

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2025/02/23

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why it's important to study Sunni texts on Mut'ah- Mut'ah of Hajj (Hajj al-Tamattu') & its relationship with Mut'ah marriage - Argument between Imam Ali and Uthman over Hajj al-Tamattu'- Proof from Sahih al-Bukhari on Prophet encouraging Hajj al-Tamattu'- Proof in Fath al-Bari that Omar banned Hajj al-Tamattu'- Proof in Sahih Bukhari that Prophet encouraged companions to do Mut'ah- Jabir ibn

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10/5: Did the Quran Ever Abrogate Mut‘ah? | The Real...

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2025/02/22

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Verse which, according to Ahl al-Sunnah, abrogated Mut'ah- Can (65:1) be presented as a proof for Mut'ah abrogation?- Why the 'Mut'ah is immoral' argument does not hold?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

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10/4: Is Mut'ah a Shia Innovation? | The Real Shia...

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2025/02/21

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Why Shia scholars use Sunni sources to justify Mut'ah- Meaning of Mut'ah and it's relation to Quran (4:24)- Companions and Sunni scholars who believe (4:24) is for Mut'ahJoin 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

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9:45

10/3: Would You Allow Your Daughter to Do Mut‘ah? |...

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2025/02/20

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- Infamous insult by some Muslims on Mut'ah supporters- Does disliking an Islamic law make it haram?- Ways in which regular marriage can resemble Mut'ahJoin 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

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10/2: Does Mut'ah Encourage 'Halal Prostitution'? |...

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2025/02/19

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

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35:41

10/1: Why is Zina Haram But Mut'ah Deemed Halal? |...

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2025/02/18

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

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29:08

9/15: How To Choose The Marja Who Is Most...

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2025/02/14

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-

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9/14: Why Your Marja must be the 'Most Knowledgeable'...

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2025/02/13

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

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9/13: Can I do Taqlid of a Marja Who Has Passed Away?...

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2025/02/12

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

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9/12: Idolizing Maraje': Have We Taken Taqlid Too...

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2025/02/11

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

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15:51

9/11: Akhbari Shias vs. Usuli Shias: What's The...

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2025/02/10

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

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9/10: Is Taqlid Obligatory: What Do Hadith Say? | The...

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2025/02/09

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

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9/9: Are Maraje' Aware of The Challenges Shia Face...

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2025/02/08

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 —

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