What are the sources of Shī‘ī jurisprudence (fiqh)? Is to resort to the divine saints (awliyā’) for mediation (tawassul) regarded as polytheism (shirk) and tantamount to innovation in religion (bid‘ah)? Is according to Islam religion separate from politics? During ziyārah, why do the Shī‘ah kiss the doors and walls of the shrine of awliyā’ and seek blessings (tabarruk) whereby? Why do the Shī‘ah prostrate on turbah (dried clay)? What is meant by “temporary marriage” (mut‘ah) and why do the Shī‘ah regard it as lawful? When invoking blessings (ṣalawāt) on Muḥammad (ṣ), why do you also associate his progeny (ā) to him by saying, “Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Muḥammad wa Āli Muḥammad” ? Who are the Imāms? Why is ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (‘a) regarded as the waṣī (executor of will) and successor of the Prophet ? What does “Shi‘ah” mean? Which is correct, “wa ‘iṭratī” (and my progeny), or “wa sunnatī” (and my tradition)? what is the meaning of 'اهل الذکر'in the verse؟فسئلوا اهل الذکر ان کنتم لا تعلمون Which Quranic verses imply divine appointment of Imam? What is your ruling on having foods that contain gelatin? Gelatine substance is normally made from the bones of a cow. If it is taken from animals not slaughtered in the Islamic manner, with the knowledge that it is not permissible to eat it, is it ruled to be ritually pure for external usage?