Press Release on the American Administration’s Decision to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem

Press Release on the American Administration’s Decision to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem
2017/12/10

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

All praise is to God, the Lord of the worlds; and may God send his blessings on our master Mohammed and his holy progeny.

We condemn the decision of the American administration to move the US Embassy to the occupied city of Jerusalem, as it is an affront to the Palestinian people and disregard for the feelings of Muslims.

We want to point out that this stance is a natural consequence of the distancing of the Muslims from the teachings of their true religion, their neglect of their shared matters and interests, their fighting amongst themselves, and the spread of the epidemic of extremism and terrorism which has targeted them, and destroyed their societies and their towns, and has distorted the name of their religion. God Almighty has said: “And obey God, and obey the Messenger, and do not into disputes, lest you lose heart and your power departs.”

Today, all are invited – especially those fostering and supporting terrorism – to seriously revise their previous stances, and to open a new page, to unify the positions of the Islamic nations and to build firm foundations in establishing good relations with other nations, which reflects the pliability of their religion and its genuine values.

We seek support and help from only Him, and He is the guardian of the believers

Day Questions

How should I end prayers?

The prayer is ended by reciting "Assalamu Alaykum" during Tasleem that takes place after the prostration and Tashahhud.

If I have started employment and am earning my own income, how do I give khums? Do I give 20% of my salary each time it enters my bank account? Do I wait a year and then give 20% of what I have left?

If the salary payments are deposited in an account in a private or government bank, then it is subject to khums. This also applies to a transfer of the salary payments to an account in a private bank. If the salary payments are transferred into an account in a government bank, then it not considered owned until it is withdrawn physically and khums is not due before that. It is obligatory to pay khums at the end of the khums year from what remains after any expenses paid.

If one is not aware of the difference between the opinions of the Maraje on a particular ruling, and does not know the verdict of his own Marja, can he follow any other one?

If one is aware that there are differences between the Maraje in the rulings that affect him, which is usually the case, then he must observe precaution. Since its not practical for many to do so, he must find the most knowledgeable from them and follow him.

For someone suffering from incontinency and wants to offer recommended prayers, can he join between prayers with one wudhu?

If one can perform the prayer at a time the urine is not discharged, even by shortening the prayers by omitting the non-obligatory acts and the second chapter after al-Fatiha, then he should do that. If this is not possible, then it is permissible to offer the prayer even with the discharge of the urine, but one should wear something that limits the spread of urine to the particular region of the body and prevents its spread to the rest of the body and clothes. However, one should perform wudhu for each recommended prayer.

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