When a textual ordinance (nas) contradicts expediency (maslaha), which one precedes the other?
Date 17 February 2026 & Clock 00:34
Question 23: When a textual ordinance (nas) contradicts expediency (maslaha), which one precedes the other? Which one goes first, the ordinance or the expediency? Is expediency preferable in this circumstance?
Answer 23: This interpretation seems to be artificial as it does not render a clear-cut meaning for conflict between textual ordinance and expedience because conflict means contradiction of two arguments in the legislative (theoretical) level whereas the said criterion does not exist in the given presumption. Certainly, if expediency is based on observing a binding injunction, then it has to be discussed theoretically that where a textual ordinance and expediency cannot be observed together while both of them are contradicting each other, which one precedes the other? Obviously, the more important of the two has to be taken into consideration and fulfilled.
This question requires a lengthy answer. Should you like to learn more, you can refer to demonstrative books in this regard. May Allah grant you success.
Zikr (praise word) or a supplication for me to read so that my wish may be granted
Date 17 February 2026 & Clock 00:34
Question 21: I request you humbly to send me a zikr (praise word) or a supplication for me to read so that my wish may be granted.
Answer 21: Place your hand on your chest upon offering the morning prayer and recite “ya fattah”(یا فتاح) seventy times and also read the following dua:
"لاحول و لاقوة الا بالله، توکلت علی الحی الذی لایموت و الحمدلله الذی لم یتخذ ولدا ولم یکن له شریک فی الملک ولم یکن له ولی من الذل و کبره تکبیرا".
(La havla wa laa quwata illa billah, tavakkaltu ‘alal-hayyil lazi la yamutu wal hamdu lillah al-lazi lam yattakhiz waladan wa lam yakullahu sharikun fil mulk wa lam yakullahu waliun menazzull-e wa kabbirhu takbira)
Paw-broking (al-rahn or real security)
Date 17 February 2026 & Clock 00:34
Question 18: In answer to the question whether or not complete paw-broking (al-rahn or real security) and leasing are allowed, many have prohibited full pawn-broking. They say that the contract should be based on a lease with the condition of a loan. Since the individuals do not really intend to give a loan and they resort to such a contract only to get rid of riba (interest) with neither of them meaning to take a loan and give it while the contract is concluded under the title "lease" or "compromise" while both sides allow each other to use the property for a fixed period of time (for example, A (owner of the real estate) allows B (the other person) to use the benefit and he (b) also allows the other side (a) to use his property), is there any religious prohibition in such a contract?
Answer 18: Intention is required in all contracts, the conditions in them and in all the specific features involved, otherwise they (contracts) would not be valid.
As per your explanation, there is no binding condition in ebaha (permission to use a property) to make adherence obligatory because the person who gives such a permission can prevent the other side from using his property at anytime he wants whereas in a lease (ejarah) contract, the two sides seek to transfer the ownership of the property to the other side in such a manner that it is binding for both sides.
Ebaha has no meaning with respect to the properties which remain intact but whose benefits are used and it is also problematic about money.
Ebaha vis-à-vis transferring the ownership of the property in a loan form is problematic as it involves interest but if they make musaleha (compromise) in which the house owner uses the money in exchange for the house with both sides consenting to it, apparently it would be valid and there would be no objection to it.
Question about the version of "Basāer Al-Darajāt"
Date 17 February 2026 & Clock 00:34
Question 15: I have a question about the version of "Basāer Al-Darajāt" which was mentioned by Allamah Majlisi in his book Behār al-Anwār? Was it a reliable and authentic book? Given the anonymous identity of Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Yahya al-Attar, are the transmitted narrations in the book authentic?
Answer 15: "Basāer Al-Darajāt" was written on the virtues and excellence of the Holy Prophet's household (peace be upon him and his progeny). The great and highly regarded author of the book, late Sheikh-ul Qommiyeen Muhammad bin Hasan bin Farrrukh Al-Saffar, is one of the companions of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.). The book is recognized as one of the reliable books. Many a number of great scholars such as Kulayni have relied on it. Sheikh Tusi and Najashi have transmitted all of Muhammad bin Hasan bin Farrukh's books through Muhammad bin Al-Hasan bin Al-Walid except for Basāer Al-Darajāt which they have transmitted through Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Yahya (Al-Attar). He is one of the scholars from whom Sheikh Saduq has narrated many a great number of traditions. Allamah Majlisi has relied on him. Shahid Thani and Sheikh Bahai have considered him as reliable. However, the criterion is that Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Yahya Al-Attar is one of the prominent and renowned scholars with no reproof about him. This much that he has not been reproved by any scholars is sufficient for us to accept him as a reliable person. May Allah grant you success.
Cloned individual soul
Date 17 February 2026 & Clock 00:34
Question 12: Does a cloned individual have soul?
Answer 12: Apparently, as stated by those making such allegations, the cloned individual has all the aspects and features of a human being; it has soul also.
