Porsman 3

About Porsman 3

By the grace of Almighty God and under the divine care of Imam al-Mahdi (May Allah hasten his noble reappearance), the software *"Porsman 3"*, containing approximately 20,000 student questions and answers, has been prepared and compiled by the Counseling and Response Office of the Representative of the Supreme Leadership in universities, across various domains of religious thought. It is now made available to interested individuals, academic centers, and especially dear university students and scholars.

A Reflection on the Word "Porsman"

"Porsman" is a compound word: "Pors" (to ask) + "man" (house or abode). ⁽¹⁾ Thus, "Porsman" means "House of Questions".

Asking questions is the first step in thinking. Without inquiry, hearts — the dwelling places of elevated human knowledge — remain closed and never open. The Noble Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him and his family) said: "Knowledge is a treasure, and its key is asking questions." ⁽²⁾

Through questioning, knowledge flows into the hearts. Imam Ali (peace be upon him) said: *"Ask, so that you may learn."* ⁽³⁾

Footnotes:

1. Farhang-e Farsi, Dr. Mohammad Mo‘in, Vol. 3, pp. 3718–3719; Dehkhoda Dictionary, Vol. 13, pp. 20009–20010.

2. *Nahj al-Fasaha*, p. 3118.

3. *Ghurar al-Hikam*, Vol. 2, p. 168.