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19 February 2026 / 2. Ramadhan 1447

A guide to Mashad

A GUIDE TO MASHAD

BY LATE MAHMUD MAHWAN

SUMMER 1994 EDITION

MAHWAN PUBLICATIONS AND YAS PUBLICATIONS

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How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?

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We live in a community of hundreds of thousands of Muslims and have many ulema--many of whom we do not believe are qualified. How can a person obtain assurance (or certification) that the ulema that are giving advice and lectures are supported and qualified according to the rules of the Shia faith?


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