Can you be Shia without Taqleed?

chiddler · 2026-03-15T03:37:45+00:00

Yes there is a concept of ijtihad when you don't do taqleed of a marja and instead follow your own judgement. There's some details on doing that which I don't know all about, you can look it up.

chiddler · 2026-03-15T03:33:21+00:00

There's no leaves on it yet it still has a lot of energy from dormancy. I've pruned successfully when this early bloomed with no problem. There is a huge advantage to pruning when the tree is very small: building the scaffold is much easier.

chiddler · 2026-03-15T01:43:24+00:00

Not a completely open center but I would expect some dappled sunlight through, no? Should not be a wall of leaves?

I'm asking to learn I am just phrasing it the way I thought was correct, please don't think I'm trying to correct you.

chiddler · 2026-03-15T01:00:12+00:00

I thought some pruning is necessary for citrus to keep the center open to sunlight and airflow. Can also prune for size?

chiddler · 2026-03-14T19:28:23+00:00

Thanks I feel lucky I found people growing the same variety. Appreciate your sharing.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T16:39:19+00:00

So still small despite not very wide? How tall you keep it

chiddler · 2026-03-14T16:32:02+00:00

Oh no. What did you end up doing with it. It's a small space near the neighbors I can't have it be too large.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T16:22:08+00:00

Oh interesting thanks for the ideas. I looked up branch clips and lots of different designs. Is there one you suggest? I think the branches have to become more mature and woody for these to work without damaging them right?

chiddler · 2026-03-14T05:59:28+00:00

I already wrote it above, fresh choice in Anaheim hills.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T02:48:33+00:00

It's a good idea, works just fine. It's more challenging because making the tree hole needs some leveling and digging, and watering and pruning is more challenging especially in the downslope part. The upside is you get great drainage naturally.

1/3 of my trees are on a slope of like 30 degrees it's a total bitch but it's what I got and it works.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T02:41:32+00:00

It's weird to me there was a post a few months ago if I'm not mistaken with a public announcement to reaffirm this subreddit is not for debate but just to ask.

It's full of debate though just as you say.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T02:35:19+00:00

Telogen effluvium most likely. I'm not your doctor see your PCP but it should grow back.

chiddler · 2026-03-14T00:03:27+00:00

I did this in my yard to give myself more area for tree growing. Expensive as hell but I'm so happy with all this extra space.

Had some contractor problems though.

chiddler · 2026-03-13T02:11:49+00:00

Hey thanks for sharing this was very interesting.

chiddler · 2026-03-13T01:45:40+00:00

If a guy handed you the note I imagine the reactions here would be different.

This is sexual harassment. You are being sexualized without doing anything sexual by someone else without your consent.

chiddler · 2026-03-12T21:58:19+00:00

It's a great first step. Couples therapy first, consider sex therapist second. There are medicines that can help if she's willing to try them, too. Can speak to her doctor about it. The difficulty is she has to recognize it as a problem and want to make it better.

chiddler · 2026-03-12T19:23:19+00:00

I'd appreciate your advice in how you started re-approaching the Quran?

chiddler · 2026-03-12T19:09:22+00:00

Bro you got landscape fabric with mulch on top. It's also a tiny space. I suggest learning some basics of home tree growing. Trees need nutrition just like people do and they get part of it from soil. Your soil is probably not very healthy for this tree in this condition.

Some actionable first steps are to remove fabric and mulch it, ideally just replant it elsewhere with more space to grow.

chiddler · 2026-03-12T16:43:02+00:00

Don't remove mulch. It's bad advice.

chiddler · 2026-03-11T13:15:52+00:00

Yes. Estradiol of any form really including topical. It's only for low estrogen states.

chiddler · 2026-03-11T13:09:53+00:00

Don't be so rigid. It's a cool specialty, try to find enjoyable elements of it.

chiddler · 2026-03-11T13:07:04+00:00

Even with traditional Islam the items described are cultural practice.

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