Day Questions

I am a Muslim Shia. I am planning on marrying a Muslim girl who became a Shia recently. She is willing to learn more about our rulings of prayers. Can you explain to me?

The detailed rulings on the prayer is mentioned in the books of religious rulings and edicts. We can point out some differences to consider, like the following: a) Reciting the ‘Bismillah…’ in the chapter of al-Fatiha. b) Reciting one full chapter after the chapter of Fatiha, including ‘Bismillah…’ c) Prostrating on earth or what grows on it, provided that it is not consumed for food , or worn as clothing. d) Wiping the feet in wudhu, instead of washing them. e) Wiping the head and feed with the wetness of the wudhu from washing the arms. f) In performing obligatory Ghusl, it is a condition to start with the head.

Do the Shia consider the book of Al-Kafi authentic in the same way that the Sunnis consider Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari authentic?

Al-Kafi is a respected book in the views of Shia scholars, but we cannot guarantee that all the narrations mentioned in it are authenticated, as one should refer to the experts to determine the authenticity of each narration.

Is it prohibited to put up pictures of Imams (peace be upon them)? If so what are the conditions?

It is not prohibited to hang the pictures of Imams (peace be upon them) in homes and stores. It is an expression of belonging to them and seeking their blessings, which is a recommended act. At the same time, one should choose the appropriate picture that does not have a negative effect and there is no criterion for such.

If one hears someone recites the Quran, is it obligatory on him to correct the mistakes of his recitation?

Although it is a good thing to correct another person’s recitation of the Quran, it is not obligatory to do so.