Ask a Shia Scholar Online
Have a question about Namaz, Roza, taharat, beliefs or the history of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)? Ask our qualified Shia scholars on WhatsApp or book a private one-to-one session online. Answers are based on the rulings of the major Shia Maraje, in English or Urdu.
What you can ask about
Namaz & taharat
Wudu, ghusl, Namaz, qaza prayers and common doubts (shakk).
Roza & Ramadan
Fasting rules, kaffara, qaza and Ramadan amaal.
Khums & Zakat
The basics of khums and zakat, with guidance to your Marja’s office.
Islamic history
The lives of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.), Karbala, Ghadeer and more.
Beliefs (Aqaid)
Usool-e-Deen, Imamat and answers to common questions.
Taklif & youth questions
Questions teens have when they become baligh.
How it works
- Send your question on WhatsApp, or ask for a one-to-one session.
- We reply with an explanation, or book a time with a scholar on Microsoft Teams.
- For personal rulings, we guide you to your Marja-e-Taqleed’s official answer.
Our scholars
- Syed Abbas Shah, PhD in Islamiat.
- Syed Mehdi Hassan Rizvi, MS in Islamic History.
- Syed Asad Abbas Kazmi, Masters in Islamic Education.
- Meet the full Al Mehdi Center team.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I ask a Shia scholar a question online?
Yes. Send your question on WhatsApp or book a private one-to-one session on Microsoft Teams with one of our scholars. Common topics are Namaz, Roza, taharat, Islamic history and the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).
Do your scholars issue fatwas?
No. Our scholars explain the rulings of the major Shia Maraje (such as Ayatollah Sistani and Ayatollah Khamenei). For a personal ruling (fatwa), always follow your own Marja-e-Taqleed or their official office.
Who are the scholars?
Our team includes Syed Abbas Shah (PhD in Islamiat), Syed Mehdi Hassan Rizvi (MS in Islamic History) and Syed Asad Abbas Kazmi (Masters in Islamic Education).
Is my question kept private?
Yes. Questions and one-to-one sessions are private. Sisters can ask to speak with a female teacher.
Can my children ask questions too?
Yes. Children and teens are welcome, especially when preparing for Taklif. We recommend a parent joins younger children.
See also our FAQs and academy admissions.
Clear answers from qualified Shia scholars
Our scholars hold degrees in Islamiat, Islamic history and Islamic education, and have taught Shia families online since 2012. For personal fatwas, we always guide you to your own Marja-e-Taqleed.
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Frequently asked questions
What age can my child start Arabic classes?
Children can start from age 5. Younger children begin with letters and sounds; older children can move faster into reading and vocabulary.
Is this course for speaking Arabic or understanding the Quran?
The focus is reading Arabic and understanding Quranic and prayer vocabulary, so children understand what they recite. Simple everyday phrases are included for older children.
My child already reads Quran. Will this help?
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Can a parent sit in the class?
Yes. We encourage parents to sit with younger children, and parents can join any class.
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