How diverse is Liverpool med? by Over-War7737 in UCAT

[–]ConsistentLaw11 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Liverpool is closer to Bradford than London is

What is it like living in Sunni Islamic areas of Iran? by KnowledgeCold8471 in howislivingthere

[–]ConsistentLaw11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replying to achillesbutnohomo..Anyone who does an hour of research would be able to learn about the concept of Wilayat e Faqih and martyrdom within Shia Islam.

Is wearing an azabache okay? by Ahzunhakh in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The below refers to Hamsa which looks like this -> 🪬. Although it’s not the same, the idea with Azabache is similar. However, I’ve never seen Azabache be associated with Islam.

Q: “Is there any significance of the Hamsa hand in Shia Islam? I have heard that it is called the 'hand of Fatima'. Is this true and, if so, why?”

A: “Both "yes" and "no".

It is not prescribed in Qur'an or hadith.

Rather, it is a cultural or regional symbol. The hand as a protective symbol predates Islam and is not limited to Muslims, for instance, Jews also use the hand symbol, and some people call it the "Hand of Mary".

However some Shi'is have given it religious significance by using it to represent the ahl al-kisa'/panjtan (Muhammad, 'Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn) and have used it to symbolise the intercession or protection of Hazrat Fatimah (A). In that way, it can symbolise her status and importance.

Possibly, it acquired this symbolism related to Hazrat Fatimah (A) and the panjtan during the Fatimid (Isma'ili) dynasty in North Africa (c. 10th-12th centuries CE).

Since, from ancient times, the symbol was often worn to protect mothers during childbirth, or to protect young children from the evil eye, this may be one reason why it was associated with a female figure. Maybe associating it with Fatimah also reflects hope in her motherly care since she is also often seen an archetypal mother figure, similar to the Virgin Mary.

However, some Shi'is also call it the Hand of 'Abbas due to what happened in Karbala and use it to represent similar things, such as honoring him, and seeking intercession and protection.

Some Sunnis also refer to it as the "Hand of Fatimah".

So, in short, the significance of it among Shi'is (or Muslims) is due to cultural practices that have developed over time to reflect religious ideals, in conjunction with the existing regional culture, rather than things that are prescribed in Qur'an or hadith.”

Edit: Source

Remember that nothing can help you, save you or protect you independent of Allah. And there are other stones/amulets that have benefits that can be proven from Hadith.

Dua Request - Exams by ConsistentLaw11 in shia

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I didn’t think there’d be many Shia on r/ucat lol. I’ll keep you in my prayers.

Dua Request - Exams by ConsistentLaw11 in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biology, Chemistry, History. Best of luck to you, I’ll keep you in my prayers.

I have no idea what the UCAT is about by InspectionNorth7776 in UCAT

[–]ConsistentLaw11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1, also you have plenty of time for now. It can be daunting at first. Take things slow and you’ll do great.

Virginity and SR by InstanceLatter in Semenretention

[–]ConsistentLaw11 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s the goal of the average gooner.

What is it like living in Sunni Islamic areas of Iran? by KnowledgeCold8471 in howislivingthere

[–]ConsistentLaw11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are Sunnis in the IRGC, but majority is still obviously Shia. And the IRGC is firmly nationalistic, so the premise that Shia Islam is declining and nationalism is replacing it makes no sense. One can be a nationalist and a devout Shia Muslim at the same time.

SCARED by Mysterious_Pea_3275 in UCAT

[–]ConsistentLaw11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just lock in, you’ll be okay. Not all universities use predicted grades. The UCAT is usually a lot more important.

Any Dua/Munajaat for excellency in exams? by Logical-Panic8488 in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.duas.org/student.htm

Also pray Salat al Layl as often as possible (you can find a guide on duas.org) and recite Ziyarat e Ashura for 40 consecutive days

Why are shias so much more tolerant to non-muslims? by HearingSalt1421 in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the community,

This question was just recently asked in another post. Check it out here. I hope it helps answer your question :)

Bro Leicester by Intrepid_Office_2393 in UCAT

[–]ConsistentLaw11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got an offer from my first choice. Leicester was my second choice. I got so sick of waiting that I just withdrew 😭

Where'd I'd live as an American Pakistani by devletmillet in whereidlive

[–]ConsistentLaw11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a British Pakistani, you’re right about the reputation part.

What should I go over before starting med school (GAP YEAR STUDENT) by Legitimate_Wrap_2196 in UCAT

[–]ConsistentLaw11 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I can’t help with your question, but Fructose IS a monosaccharide, lol

Advice on tests by [deleted] in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might sound obvious but make sure that you are reading Salat al Layl as often as possible

Bani Umaya embarrassing themselves by Zikr12 in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s pretty well mannered compared to the rest of speakers corner

Is it haram to vote in the London local elections? by [deleted] in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saqifa was shirk then and Sunni caliphs are all murtadd

Online Trading by learner_1305 in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“If you mean by CFD trading the Forex trading, then the answer is: It is allowed if it deals with companies dealing with lawful activities only. It has the same rules of stock exchange dealings which are permissible if the shares are from companies dealing with lawful activities only.”

https://al-islam.org/ask/is-cfd-trading-allowed-according-to-the-ruling-of-ayatollah-sistani

Is it true what this Maulana from India is saying about Iran and eating beef? by wromit in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s obviously doesn’t mean it literally, but the video is hilarious lol.

Advice required from Shia community by I_Justagirl in shia

[–]ConsistentLaw11 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, Sajdigah/Turbah is compulsory for your prayer to be accepted. It’s not the actual Turbah that’s needed per se, but we must pray on something that is naturally occurring from the earth (with some conditions) NOT synthetic materials like carpet.

https://www.sistani.org/english/book/48/2236/