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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Question & Answer Question 22 : Why Do the Shia Regard the Offspring's of Ali Bin Abi Talib (hassan and Hussein) To Be the Offsprings of the Holy Prophet? Question 26 : Is the Celebration of the Birthdays of the Chosen Servants of Allah Regarded To Be an Innovation Or Polytheism?

ANSWER: Although the holding of memory of the pious servants of God such as celebrating their anniversaries and birthdays are accepted by the prudent, however, just in order to remove any trace of doubt left in this regard, we shall introduce the proofs to its admissibility.

Holding ceremonies is a sign portraying affection and love: The Holy Quran invites the believers to love the prophet and his household: "Say, I do not ask of you any favor but love for my near relatives" It is quite obvious that holding the ceremonies in the honor of God's saints is a manifestation of the love of the people towards them, and is also acknowledged by the Holy Quran.

Holding ceremonies in the glorification of the prophet: The Holy Quran considers the glorification to the position of the prophet in addition to supporting him as a decisive factor for salvation: "So those who believe in him, and follow the light that has been sent down, these are the ones who are the successful." In relation to the mentioned verse, it is clearly evident that honoring the prophet is a recommended act according to the Islamic point of view.

The holding of ceremonies in the memory of the prophet and thereby glorifying his position, gratifies God because this verse explains that there are four characteristics for the successful: Question 27 : Why do the Shias cut short the five daily prayers joining them to three times a day? ANSWER: Firstly, in an effort to clarify the subject to this discussion, it is worthy to mention the view that the jurisprudents hold in this regard.

All the Islamic sects agree that on the day of 'Arafah', one can perform both the noon as well as the afternoon prayers uninterruptedly during noontime. Also in 'Muzdalifah', it is permissible to perform both the 'Maghrib' and the 'Isha' prayer at the time of 'Isha' The 'Hanafi' claim that: joining of the noon and afternoon prayer, and that of 'Maghrib' and Isha is only permissible in the two cases of 'Arafah' and 'Muzdalifah' and ought not to occur at any other instance.