Why do we need to create this discourse? Because this discourse can promote religious thought and knowledge among our audience. When religious thought is promoted among the people and it is accompanied by a sense of commitment, it gives rise to actions and becomes exactly what prophets were after.

Paranormal TV shows and general interest in the occult is as popular today as ever. Everywhere in the world, some people have interest in the practice of magic, astrology, divination, manipulating spirits, and so on. Many people make a living at either pretending or, some believe, actually having and using these skills and powers. What does Islam say about dabbling in the paranormal?

To believe is one thing, to have faith is another. Faith and belief must rise together in a unifying crescendo if we are to harbor any thoughts of standing for the truth alongside our Awaited Imam.

Before we think of enjoining good, we need to make sure that we ourselves are sincerely attempting to live our lives according to the ways of the Ahlul Bayt. People's feelings do matter, and Islam advocates kindness and compassion. We have to realize that Allah's mercy is a characteristic that we need to adopt in our lives as well – as Islam does emphasize us to try and live the characteristics of Allah's names.

Gathering together to celebrate the Prophet's birthday and reciting poems and mentioning the virtues and merits of his holiness are not worshiping him. If someone knows even a little about general rules of Divine Law and religious principles, (s)he will not call these actions worship. Of course, these works are for celebration and respect and glorification of Imams, but any veneration and glorification is not worship. If this is in this way, any speech or sermon on reverence toward any person will be worship.

Du'a is the weapon of the believer because a Muslim's strength lies in assistance from his Merciful Creator Allah. Through supplications he establishes connections with Him and as a result, receives His favors and assistance in times of hardships and sees the Right Path clearly without difficulty.

Imam as-Sadiq was a scholar of over two hundred disciplines, ranging from mathematics to political science, and founded the first university in the Islamic world. Modern scientists find agreement with many of the Imam's theories including those concerning the origin of the universe, physics, heat energy, and hydrogen. Among the students of Imam al-Sadiq were Jabir ibn Hayan (Father of Chemistry), Abu Hanifa (founder of the Hanafi school of thought), and Malik ibn Anas (founder of the Maliki school).

Those who have ugly and appalling characteristics have a negative influence on their friends and associates. They can even irreparably damage their friends.

According to numerous studies, youth spend approximately eight hours a day with forms of media such as television, radio, etc. All the different forms of media are either solely devoted to music or have music in the background – so that's almost eight hours a day of music exposure!

To condemn Azadari because certain people take it to extreme levels or have introduced elements of Shirk into it is no different from the Wahabis who wish to destroy our holy shrines because some people exaggerate the status of the Ahlul Bayt, or the non-Muslims who condemn Islam because of the actions of a few extremists and terrorists.