texts: Does Islam have a concept of "innocent lives"? What qualifies?

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In the Guardian article Australia's imams council denies grand mufti justified Paris attacks, a press release by the Australian National Imams Council said in part

  There is no justification for the taking of innocent lives. The sanctity of human life is guaranteed in Islam.

What, if any, is the definition of an "innocent life", and the taking of an innocent life?

For example, which of the following counts as innocent lives?

Someone who is currently trying to kill someone.
Someone who has committed murder for no good reason.
Someone who has had homosexual sex.
Someone who has unsuccessfully attempted to smuggle a large amount of illegal narcotic drugs from one country to another.
A woman or man who has harmed the namus (ناموس, honor) of her or his family.
Someone who has paid taxes to the wrong government.


texts: we are a muslim family,recently we have a family issue concerning marriage.My younger brother wants to marry the grand daughter of my elder sister. we are all from the same mum and dad. Most of the family do not agree,we think its haram,please help.


texts: Peace, Blessings, and Divine Love.  Doing research in trying to figure out how Muslims observe the "Shabbat/Sabbath", made me ask do Muslims observe a "Sabbath"?  I came across this Wikipedia article and then read up on Jumu'ah. I also came across this answer on the Islam StackExchange while doing research as well.  Is there a "rest day" in Islam?  If so how is it observed and treated/respected?  Thank you.


texts: What do the Muslims think about The Book of Revelations?

texts: Do Muslims believe that this book was divinely inspired? Is there contradictions between what the Quran says and what is contained in the Book of Revelations?


texts: What were the religious views of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) before becoming a Prophet and receiving revelation?

texts: Was Prophet Muhammad (SAW) a polytheist like others in the Quraish tribe or did he always believe in One God or was he even religious at all?


texts: What is the definition of gambling in islam

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I know gambling is 100% Haram. But other things become gambling. And i use general rule that anything that is based on chance of something random due to which i'll gain or lose is Haram.

but then this definition seems inappropriate if expanded on. So what exactly is 'gambling' in islam that is 'Haram' in Islam.

I intend to ask questions, so please don't get offended.


texts: Wearing Ihram from Masjid e 'Aisha while comming from madina to perform Umrah

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As Salaam Alaikum

Last Thursday i have visited Madina from Riyadh with my Family (Mother, Wife & 3 Childrens with a Friend & Driver) & then we make pray Juma Salah & did Ziyara & start toward to Makkah for performing Umrah, but we have wear Ihram from Masjid e 'Aisha & went for Umrah after than i visit to Jeddah, there i came to know that my Umrah was not done since Ihram needs to wear in Myqat which is in Madina only as i am coming from Madina. now what will be the kaffara i need to do. please help me to do this for the correction of my Umrah.


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I heard that hugging(Mu'anakka) muslim brothers is by placing the head to the right shoulder of other guy.
Is it correct?

How many times (Mu'anakka) is permissible in Islam(one or three)?

I heard a sentence in a bayan that Hugging(Mu'anakka) after Eid salat is a bidah.
Then, When it is permissible to do?

And I also need to know :Is Mu'anakka allowed between ladies?

Please support your answer with authentic references from Hadiths.


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I went to stay with a family member last year in another city/area for Ramadaan and attended the local masjid(a shafie majid) for my fard salah. After standing in for the imaam a few times I was invited to a thikr with the jamaat. So I thought it would be good for my imaan and would please Allah, so I accepted the invitation.

I was surprised by the way they conducted this thikr. They stood in a circle holding hands putting their heads forward and backwards as a drum was being beaten and the females where watching from the back of the masjid, the men were chanting la ilaha illah while one member of the jamaat would jump round in the center of this circle chanting in the others faces eventually it was no longer la ilaha illah being chanted but a strange breathing choking sound from the throat! This went on for a few hours, I am concerned as to what this was and was it halaal? Was this pleasing to Allah and good for my imaan?


texts: How do I convince my parents that I should marry the girl I like? Am I sinful if I deny my parent's choice? Are they sinful if they force me?

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I am 23 years old and earning good money after my graduation since 2 years.  We are 3 brothers only, no sister.  My parents want me to marry a daughter of my aunt, but I do not like her.  Instead, I like one of the girls in my family.  Both families know each other very well, and have good relationships.

I have already declined marriage to my aunt's daughter, but she has no other young boy to marry in our close family, so consequently my family is sort of angry at me.

I want to know: How do I convince my parents that I should marry the girl I like?

They follow Islam.  What stories of Islam I can convey to them? What teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) or from Quran I can refer them about the marriage so they agree me?

And am I sinful if I deny my parent's choice?  Are parents sinful if they force me?


texts: how long i have to raise index finger in tashahhud?

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now I see some people keep the right index finger raised the whole time until finishing the prayer.
but until now for 20 years (in another country) I was used to raise the finger for approximately 2-3 seconds as soon as I start to recite Kalima Shahadah.


texts: What should I do with my Christian family after I have just converted to Islam?

texts: As-salamu alaykum. Last week I converted to Islam. My wife is supportive of me doing so, but she doesn't want me to try and convert her or my children. They do haram things such as cooking and eating bacon in the morning. My wife has been someone to require equal say in everything and sometimes superseding me. I don't know how to re-establish control in our relationship. I love her and respect her. It just seems difficult for me to complete my obligations to Allah(SWT). I feel trapped and I don't know how to proceed. Allahu Akbar!


texts: Is family planning permissible in Islam?

texts: I am really concerned about what is going on in my country which is family planning to avoid children. Is it allowed in Islam because I believe what Allah has ordained for us will surely happen and I believe that we shouldn't hesitate to follow what Allah has enjoined us to do. I am from Nigeria.


texts: If a person loves his kaafir relatives, will he be resurrected with them?

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A man asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment) saying, "When will the Hour be?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "What have you prepared for it?" The man said, "Nothing, except that I love Allah and His Apostle." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You will be with those whom you love." We had never been so glad as we were on hearing that saying of the Prophet (i.e., "You will be with those whom you love.") Therefore, I love the Prophet, Abu Bakr and `Umar, and I hope that I will be with them because of my love for them though my deeds are not similar to theirs.
Sahih Bukhari 3688

As per the above hadith, a person will be with those whom he loves. My question is: will a person be with his kaafir relatives (e.g. a Christian/Jewish wife), if he loves them?


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This question pertains to the following ayat:

And it is He who has made you successors upon the earth and has raised some of you above others in degrees [of rank] that He may try you through what He has given you. Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful.
Qur'an 6:165
And [mention] when your Lord declared that He would surely [continue to] send upon them until the Day of Resurrection those who would afflict them with the worst torment. Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful.
Qur'an 7:167

There may be other similar ayat that I haven't cited.
If I understand correctly, the first ayah above is in the context of the Prophet Muhammad, and generally applies to all people.  The second ayah is in the context of the people of Prophet Moses, some of whom were transformed into apes as a punishment (Qur'an 7:166), where indeed the penalty was immediate (i.e., prior to the the Day of Judgment).
I'm not clear on what it means to be "swift in penalty" here.  For Allah, notions of time (and thus what it means to be "swift") may be radically different to human notions of time.  Also, after becoming deceased, we may not experience time at all.
Question: What does Allah being "swift in penalty" mean to today's Muslims?


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What is the best way to perform taslim (salam) in Jamat prayer?
Do we need to say salam just after , when Imam says the first salam or do we need to wait until he says the second salam? Please give references in light of hadees and sunnah ...JazakAllah


texts: Is investing in a physical gold exchange-traded fund halal?

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I've noticed that the stocks and shares market gives investers the ability to invest in physical gold without having to have the physical gold, i.e. view EFT's such as LON:PHGP.

  ETFS Physical Gold (PHGP) is designed to offer security holders a
  simple,  cost-efficient and secure way to access the gold market by
  providing a  return equivalent to the movements in the gold spot price
  less the  applicable management fee.

  PHGP is backed by physical allocated gold held by HSBC Bank USA (the  custodian). Only metal that conforms with the London Bullion
  Market  Association's (LBMA) rules for Good Delivery can be accepted
  by the  custodian. Each physical bar is segregated, individually
  identified and  allocated.

Sounds like when you buy a share of such an exchange-traded fund ETF, the gold is held for you in a bank, where the value of your ownership of your gold depends on the current market value of the gold.

So my question is, is such an investment halaal?  I guess that I am really asking is, can anyone give me any reasons why such an investment might be haraam?

Sunni view preferred.


texts: Is it haram to change the wife's last name to that of the husband's?

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I got married recently and my husband wants me to change my surname to his name.

First of all, I read it somewhere that in Islam it is not allowed for a wife to use her husband's name as her surname. This was a little surprising for me. So, before I do something I want to know if this is right or wrong?

There is one more thing and that is, I am a little afraid to change my name as names have a lot of effects on one's life. I don't know which option to choose. I wanted to ask a scholar before changing my name.


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As the title suggests, do Muslims believe that Islam as a religion
is perfect?
Is the Quran a perfect religious text?
And were the actions of Prophet Muhammad perfect(PBUH) perfect as well?
Also, if that is the case, how exactly is perfection defined? Does wide
misinterpretation count as imperfection? Or being impractical
count as an imperfection? If at all, it is impractical or
misinterpreted.

Sorry, for clubbing so many questions but they are closely related.


texts: From the Salafi understanding of Islamic law, how was participation in the 2011-2012 Egyptian elections justified?

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One of the well-known positions of the Salafi movement is political quietism - avoiding participation in politics, with some even holding that elections and democracy are prohibited in Islam. Yet in the 2011-2012 Egyptian elections, the al-Nour party contested the election on the Salafi platform, and finished in the second place with 27.8% popular vote, indicating high level of voter approval.

How did this party and their supporters legitimize (using the Salafi understanding of Islamic law) their participation, in light of the general Salafi position of avoiding politics? How mainstream is it in the Salafi movement globally to allow (1) participation in elections and (2) forming  a political party?

Note that I'm not asking the for the general ruling for participating in politics and elections, such rulings can be easily found in other sources. But I'm particularly interested in the Salafi understanding of the Islamic law given their unique position in this regard.


texts: Is it permissible to do namaz on bed on floor?

texts: I live in very tiny house n sleep on floor. I have a bed on floor made of up blanket and 2 sheets folded to make it soft. My question is if it is permissible to pray namaz on it? I found reference here  but it is unclear how soft is too soft? Because blanket is made up of cotton or/and wool.


texts: What objective way is there to know if your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds?

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It is my understanding that Muslims believe when they die they will be judged by God: their good deeds versus their bad deeds and if their good outweighs their bad they will be with God in paradise. I take that from this passage:

  7:8,9 And the weighing [of deeds] that Day will be the truth. So those whose scales are heavy - it is they who will be the successful. And those whose scales are light - they are the ones who will lose themselves for what injustice they were doing toward Our verses.

I'm wondering...what objective way is there to know if your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds? Especially considering that God is weighing the deeds we do in hearts and thoughts as well. How can one control their own thoughts even if they are good on the outside?

  4:107,108 And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah loves not one who is a habitually sinful deceiver. They conceal [their evil intentions and deeds] from the people, but they cannot conceal [them] from Allah , and He is with them [in His knowledge] when they spend the night in such as He does not accept of speech. And ever is Allah , of what they do, encompassing.

Thank you!


texts: Why is Green always associated with Islam?

texts: It seems like most Muslim countries have green in their flags (indeed, Qaddahfi's Libyan flag was just green!).  This color seems to be associated with politically with most Islamic states, but I'm wondering why.  Is there a source to the tradition? Is it in the texts? Or, is it just a coincidence?


texts: is there a interpretation for this dream?

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Asslamulaikum brothers and sister,
So my question is since a few month know I get to see a irritating dream of  being late to something and searching for clothes to wear (not naked) In this dream I am very stressed and under time pressure. Or similar scenario I am outside and searching for anything else any person and the dream feels so true.


texts: When Safiyyah(RA) was captured by the Prophet (SAW), Bilal(RA) came with her and another woman and led them past some of the slain Jews. That woman cried out, struck her face and poured dust on her face after seeing the corpses.When Prophet(SAW) saw her, he said, "Take this she-devil away from me!". What was the reason he said this to that woman? Can anyone answer please?


texts: Does Islam teach subjugation and inequality of women, or is that due to a wrong interpretation of the religion?

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Not a Muslim here - in the West we often hear talk of (what we see as) horrible non-equal treatment of women by Muslim culture in the East. Is it common for women to be in any way subjugated (given orders and rules which men aren't subject to, or being forced to behave as a husband demands, etc) like we often hear about, is this as a result of wrong interpretations of Islam, or does the religion really teach these principles?

I mean no offense, I'm genuinely curious and open minded on the issue.


texts: On Judgement day, everything will be destroyed in the earth and heavens

texts: On the Day of Judgement everything in the heavens and earth will be destroyed, but what if humans would have inhabited other planets or even other galaxies by then, will they be destroyed?


texts: Which hadiths do Muslims find authentic?

texts: Do muslims find Musnad Ahmad and Tafsir ibn Jarir at-Tabari as authentic sources of hadith? I have heard that there are many Daeif hadiths in these sources. Also, do Muslims believe in only the Sahih hadiths to be fully authentic or do Muslims believe in both Sahih and Hasan hadiths?


texts: An Infallible cannot commit sin but can he make a mistake?

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I know infallible means a person who doesn’t commit any sin.
But I wonder if it is related to the mistake as well?
Actually I mean is it possible for an infallible to make any mistake?
(Since I assume there is a difference between sin and mistake)


texts: Reference number about a Hadith making gold permissible for women

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It was narrated in Sunan Abi Dawood with a saheeh isnaad from
‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that she said: “Some
jewellery came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) as a gift from the Negus (the ruler of Abyssinia), as a gift to
him. It included a gold ring in which was set an Abyssinian stone. The
Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) picked
it up hesitantly with a stick or with his fingers, then he called
Umaamah the daughter of Abu’l-‘Aas and his daughter Zaynab. He said,
‘Adorn yourself with this, O my daughter.’” The Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) gave a ring to Umaamah, which was
formed from a circle of gold, and said, “Adorn yourself with this."

Islamqa.info
In my country some sheikh saying wearing gold is also forbidden for women. So I need this Hadith for proof. But the problem is I can't find the reference number. Please help me to find it.


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We have the hadith

  ... Whenever you go to bed perform ablution like that for the prayer ... -- Sahih al-Bukhari 247 (sunnah.com); see also Sahih Muslim 2710 a (sunnah.com)

However, sleeping (or, at least, deep sleep) is regarded as invalidating wudu (see e.g. Islam Q&A, Darul Ifta Birmingham).  Hence the question:

Question: If sleeping invalidates wudu, why are we encouraged to do wudu before sleeping?

Sahih al-Bukhari continues "...if you die on that very night, you will die with faith..." and Sahih Muslim instead says "...you would die upon Fitra...".  This seems to attribute a high value to an invalidated wudu, and it makes me think any prior wudu should suffice.  But I feel like I'm missing something here.


texts: Does kissing/touching a non-spouse female break the fast?

texts: I understand that it is wrong to kiss or touch a woman that is not your lawful spouse but my question is : does it break the fast to touch, kiss, or do any non sexual acts with her ?


texts: Why are muslims circumcised when Allah created him in that way?

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Allah knows the best. He created human beings as the best creation.

Question: If He wanted human to be circumcised then why didn't He make the human circumcised automatically in birth?

Aren't we hurting Him by deforming His best creation?


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In the book "العرف الناشر" (pdf), fiqh Al-maliki, it is mentioned in page 240, that there is ijma (consensus) among the scholars that the prayer in Jumua is accepted with just regular wudu (ablution).
I guess this is derived from the hadith:

مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَأَحْسَنَ الْوُضُوءَ ثُمَّ أَتَى الْجُمُعَةَ فَاسْتَمَعَ وَأَنْصَتَ غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَزِيَادَةُ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ وَمَنْ مَسَّ الْحَصَى فَقَدْ لَغَا "
He who performed ablution well, then came to Friday prayer, listened (to the sermon), kept silence all (his sins) between that time and the next Friday would be forgiven with three days extra, and he who touched pebbles caused an interruption.
Sahih Muslim - The Book of Prayer - Friday

A similar hadith exists in the same chapter with the wording "bath" instead of ablution. In the book they use this hadith as evidence:

مَنْ أَتَى الْجُمُعَةَ فَتَوَضَّأَ فَبِهَا وَنِعْمَتْ ، وَمَنِ اغْتَسَلَ فَالْغُسْلُ أَفْضَلُ

Now the hadith I am asking about is this:

أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ   غُسْلُ يَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ وَاجِبٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُحْتَلِمٍ
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory (wajib) for every male (Muslim) who has attained the age of puberty."
Sahih al-Bukhari  - Friday Prayer

Question: What does "wajib" mean in this hadith about doing ghusl in Jumua (Friday)?
It is mentioned that doing ghusl is sunnah mo'akada, but not obligatory.
So I basically wonder what wajib means in the hadith if it really isn't "wajib" as in our terminology. (i.e it is called sunnah mo'akada then it can't be called wajib or obligatory)
In this hadith Umar responds on a man who didn't do ghusl and indicates that it is obligatory by quoting the Prophet.
P.S: I've read Bin Baz (salafi scholar) answer about this, but I'd rather want to hear other opinions too, because his description wasn't very convincing... But if you use some of his arguments, then explaining them more, that is okay for me, but adding more scholarly opinions is preferable.


texts: Does madhiy has smell or it does not have at all

texts: Does madhiy have smell or it does not have at all how can I distinguish regarding smell.


texts: Can i have a friend girl? Not a girlfriend?

texts: I know that girlfriend/boyfriend relationships are Haram, but what about a boy having a friend, which is girl or vice-versa?


texts: Are there any free Hadith texts available online in the original Arabic?

texts: I am looking for text format (i.e. not PDF) of the various Hadiths online somewhere for free download. Does such a thing exist?


texts: What are the Niyats (in arabic) for different kinds of Salat?

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Assalamualaikum, everyone.
As the question mentions, what are the Niyats (in arabic), I have to make before standing in Salat. Please mention the niyats of the commonly performed Salats, such as: two rakats, three rakats (witr), four rakats or even one rakat (witr in another view) along with their meaning.


texts: Is there any authentic hadith which mentions that rewards of deeds are multiplied in Ramadan?

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In the khutbah today, the shaykh mentioned that there is no specific hadith that mentions that the rewards of deeds are multiplied in Ramadan -- except for one, which is da'eef.

He mentioned that there is a difference of opinion about multiplication of rewards in Ramadan; and the scholars who say that it multiplies, use some sort of qiyas. They use proofs such as the hadith about praying in ka'bah is 100,000 times praying anywhere else to establish that multiplication of rewards is possible.

So is there a specific, authentic hadith that mentions that rewards of deeds are multiplied in Ramadan?


texts: I would like to know what the Salat start and end times for each of the Fard Salats(Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Magrib and Isha) are. And also the other ones i.e. Tahajjud, Ishraq, Chast and Awabbein.


texts: My employer asks me to charge his customer for more hours than I put in; am I earning haram this way?

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My employer wants to charge his customer more hours than he's having me put in. I'm asked to submit more hours than I'm putting in. In case the customer asks I'm supposed to lie.

Am I earning haram this way?


texts: Old woman who sew a cloth with lot of hardwork and then tears it apart: where it is mentioned in Quran?

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I remember Quran says, don't be like an old woman who sew a cloth with lot of hard work but something comes in her mind and she tears it apart

Where this thing is mentioned in Quran, I am unable to find a chapter and verse number.


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I am very confused. When someone dies, people say "He's in a better place" or "He's in paradise inshallah". The thing is, I heard that humans live in the grave first until judgement day and then if they are good they go to paradise. Or after death do they go to paradise directly if they are good? If they stay in the grave, how is life there for the good and bad?

Thank you.


texts: Question about people who have not heard of Islam/ did not understand it

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So there is a hadith mentioning the fact that there will be people on the day of judgement who have not heard of Islam / received the message from God in their lifetime,and from what I understand they will enter "hell " but that this "hell" will not be burning , but rather cool and safe.

Here is the hadith:

Al-Aswad ibn Saree reported that the Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“There are four (who will protest) to Allaah on the Day of Resurrection: the deaf man who never heard anything, the insane man, the very old man, and the man who died during the fatrah (the interval between the time of ‘Eesaa (Jesus, upon whom be peace) and the time of Muhammad SAWS (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

The deaf man will say, ‘O Lord, Islam came but I never heard anything.’ The insane man will say, ‘O Lord, Islam came but the children ran after me and threw stones at me.’ The very old man will say, ‘O Lord, Islam came but I did not understand anything.’ The man who died during the fatrah will say, ‘O Lord, no Messenger from You came to me.’ He will accept their promises of obedience, then word will be sent to them to enter the Fire. By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, if they enter it, it will be cool and safe for them.”

My questions:

1) With regards to the deaf man, why would him being deaf prevent him from learning the message? Surely God is more than capable of informing a deaf person of Islam.

2) I don't understand how the second man is insane. Islam came and children ran after him and threw stones... ok? So what? How does that make him the insane man? Is it implied that he is insane for not following Islam because he was attacked? It just makes no sense whatsoever. I would love some insight on that.

3) Again, with regards to the old man who was unable to understand; well then I don't see what prevented God from reaching out to him prior to him being in this state, and even so, couldn't he make him understand anyway? Surely God is more than capable of not allowing this to be an obstacle.

4) The fatrah I believe is a time in which there were no prophets( If i'm not mistaken), and thus people were "excused" for not following anything in particular. Again, this situation is only allowed to happen by the will of God so why would there be a fatrah? What purpose does it serve to have humans roam freely and do as they please for this fatrah without being given the proper religion to follow?

5) Why are these people sent to "hell"? Even if it's safe for them and they will not be tortured, it certainly isn't heaven and it seems they are barred from entering heaven, so how is this fair?


texts: Starting the recitation from middle of the ayat

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Asalam u alikum,
I started reciting from Surah yaseen in salah, later i realized after prayer that i have recited from middle of the ayat just after waqf lazim.
I,e Inna nalamu ma yusiruna wama yualinoon. Till end of the surah.

Does this invalidate the salat? If yes what are the rulings for immam?


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I heard it from a friend that crabs and prawns are haram. But I thought that the seafood is Halal.

So can any one put light on this question of mine because I don't think it is Haram.

Is seafood like prawns, crabs, etc., haram?


texts: What is the role of the brother in the family once the father is dead?

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Backstory:

Until fairly recently, my family used to be a very good one; an example to society of what a good functioning muslim family looks like. Me and my sister were doing extremely well in school and my father had a good job. However, a couple of years ago my father passed away and since then all hell has broken loose. My sister has become even worse than European women, indulging in every sin and even going as far as hitting (!) my mother regularly. The problem is, when I decide to take action against my sister (in place of my father, since now I am the only man in the family), my mother gets extremely mad and she has even kicked me out of the house because of this. It seems as if my mother, in her disability to cope with the situation, is acting out all of her emotions on me. This is slowly ruining my life; I've lost my sleep, my mother and sister but hate me, I sometimes literally have to sleep outside with nothing but Allah to protect me, and it's gotten to the point that I just see no possible solution in sight. It's also affecting my behaviour; because of the insomnia and depression my grades are going down and I'm becoming very intolerant and antisocial. The only solution I see is just going to a foreign country to go to university there (for physics) and leave everything here behind.

Questions:

In a fatherless family, what is the role of the (oldest) brother according to Islam (In my case I'm the only brother)? Should I replace my father?
What would your advice be to my situation (in accordance with Islam)? It seems I'm really trapped perpetually.

p.s. - I am Sunni


texts: Why did Allah gave powers to the angels and jinns, but not to humans?

texts: I'm wondering why Allah swt gave powers to angels and jinns like teleporting to other places, and turning into animals or other things. But he did not granted us human beings those powers. Is there a specific reason for this?


texts: As a Muslim manager, is it appropriate to organize a prayer room for customers?

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Suppose I am a manager at a mall which is quite far from the main city (just an assumption). Due to the fact that coming at my mall would result in a lot of time being spent there due to its distance from the city, many people who observe prayers might find it difficult. As a Muslim, I make arrangements for a prayer room where my customers can offer Salaah easily.

That is no problem, but including a prayer room for Muslims might raise the eyebrows of people of other religions. Their religious sentiments might be hurt owing to the fact that the manager is a Muslim and he took account of the needs of Muslims only. Islam doesn't permit hurting the sentiments of other people, so should prayer rooms be built for them too? There is a problem that it might give rise to shirk over there.

Shirk is the worst sin, but rejecting their request might make it look that Muslims are unjust and do not treat others equally.

As a manager, what should I do?


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My friend in Istanbul turned his car radio off during adhan (the call to prayer), explaining it was to show respect.  I'm wondering if this is just a personal preference, of this is a requirement in Islam.

Question: Is there an Islamic basis to turning off your car radio during adhan?

I didn't find anything by Googling this, which suggests it might be a personal preference.


texts: Do only Shiites call Ali ibn Abi Talib "Imam"?

texts: My question is whether calling Ali "Imam Ali" is a shibboleth that reveals that someone is a Shiite or not. I know the basic historical-political and doctrinal differences, including the imamate and the Shia belief that Ali was to be the temporal and spiritual leader of the Islamic community after the death of Muhammad. I assumed, then, that only Shiites would refer to him as "Imam Ali" and that Sunnis would just call him "Ali" or maybe "Caliph Ali." However, today I heard a non-Shiite scholar referring to him as Imam Ali, hence my question. Do non-Shia call him Imam Ali, too? When I search for "Imam Ali" online it seems that all the results are from Shia sources. Thank you in advance.


texts: Indulging in activities of a site that has ads

texts: If one indulges in activities of a site that has ads, which can be unislamic, is he considered to be helping the owners of the site in sin? For example, one may make a post or create a thread in a site that displays unislamic ads. Is he sinning by doing that?


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Someone was arguing with me that going to the mesjid isn't obligatory. As evidence, he stated the following Hadith (he said it was in Saheeh Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim):

  Some Sahaba (may Allah be pleased with them) were sitting with the Prophet (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), they asked him to tell them who's one of the People of Jannah, and he (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said the first person to enter the door, then a Bedouin entered. After that, one (or more, I forgot) of the companions watched that Bedouin for 3 days, and he/they saw that he prayed (the fardh) at home, and he did no extra deeds, such as Tahajjud and voluntary fasting.

Note I wrote the Hadith from memory when I heard him say it, I didn't take it from a Hadith book, there might be minor errors but I remember the important points.

May Allah give us a better understanding of the religion, this is the first time I ever heard of such a Hadith! He even said that the Hadith was in Al-Nawawi's (may Allah have mercy on him) Riyadh As-Saliheen.

Is it true that this Hadith is in Saheeh Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim, and even in Riyadh As-Saliheen?

Jazakum Allah khayran,


texts: What does Islam says about e.g. relatives who ask for money but don't work despite being healthy?

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I have relatives who are healthy enough to work a job. But they don't. All they do is stay at home.  They are married and have children too.

They always ask me for money because I am earning very good money from my Software Engineering job.

What should I tell them? Should I give them money?


texts: Is there any reference in the Quran (or any other Islamic Literature) about the divinity of humans as referenced in Psalms 82:6?

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In the TaNaK/Christian old testament there is a Psalm that references the children of The Supreme One/Most High GOD as being divine:

Psalms 82:6  אֲנִי-אָמַרְתִּי, אֱלֹהִים אַתֶּם;    וּבְנֵי עֶלְיוֹן כֻּלְּכֶם.    6 I said: Ye are godlike beings, and all of you sons of the Most High.

Yahshua/Jesus/Isa also used as a reference in The Brit Chadasha/Christian New Testament:

John 10:34-36: 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law,
I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the
scripture cannot be broken;
36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the
world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

It is also mentioned in the Gospel of John as Christ's ability to be a vessel to give access to those who following his teachings, to also become Divine:

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name

Now I want to make clear when I write/mention divine is not to be confused as proclaiming to being or becoming The Supreme One/The Most High GOD themselves but Divine as a means of elevating and becoming one/connecting/knowing/being intimate with The Supreme One/Most High GOD.  Is there an equivalent scripture/passage referenced in the Quran or in any commentaries/literature within the Islamic Faith? Thank you, Peace, and Blessings to you.


texts: Do scholars of hadith science treat all the ahadith the same way?

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It is wide spread that one may refer to da'if ahadith on topics that are neither about halal and haram nor fiqh nor 'aqidah ... (basically anything related to rulings).

For example when it comes to good deeds or behaviour etc. we may use or rely on da'if hadith...

It also seems that historians were usually not taking the isnad of a hadith too seriously.
I'm not sure about how traditions that have been narrated from the sahabah that would in first place be considered as athar are qualified.

This leads to the assumption/question do scholars make differences in their analysis and criticism and examination and qualification of ahadith based on categories dependent on for example the content?

If so how this difference look like?

And what is the reason/evidence for doing so?


texts: Muslim as a single nation, according to Quran and Hadith

texts: Does Islam considers all the muslims all over the world as a single nation or does it acknowledges different nations based on region or ethnicity? I am not talking of "ummah"


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Some Muslims might have a change of heart after reading Islam thoroughly and finding contradictory stuff. Is there an acceptable way for them to leave Islam without getting the death penalty?

Note, Many people have documented why they left Islam online. Is there an acceptable way in Islam to do so?


texts: Which conditions scholars have defined in case of a marriage between a free and a slave spouse?

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As a continuation to my previous question What rulings are there for the case of a free man marrying a slave girl?

I'd like to know more about the marriage between a free person and a slave of the opposite gender.

What are the opinions and conditions of the schools of jurisprudence on these kinds of marriage?


texts: Can a muslim man marry a spiritual monotheist woman?

texts: Can a muslim man marry a woman who believes in one god but is spiritual and does not believe in religion?


texts: Why does Islam forbid premarital sex if both are devoted and seek to get married in future?

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If men and women are in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship and are committed to each other and are seeking to get married down the lane, then why does Islam forbid such a relationship? What is the harm in such a relationship?

If both are devoted and are seeking marriage why not be able to have sex?

I'd like the translated excerpts from the holy book that specifically states that such a relationship is haram and that any contact including intercourse while in such a relationship is haram as well.


texts: Is it permissible to teach a non-muslim student?

texts: If I start tuition a student who is non-muslim. Is it be permissible for me to provide tuition?


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I need reference for the following hadith to verify its validity :

  "Once Moosa (AS) asked Allah Subhaana'O'Ta'ala:

  O Allah! You have granted me the honor and privilege of talking to you
  directly, Have you given this privilege to any other person?

  Allah Ta'ala replied, O!! Moosa during the last period I am going to
  send an Ummat, who will be the Ummat of Mohammed (SAW) with dry lips,
  parched tongues, emaciated body with eyes sunken deep into their
  sockets, with livers dry and stomachs suffering the pangs of hunger
  will call out to me (in dua) they will be much much closer to me than
  you O Moosa! while you speak to me there are 70000 veils between you
  and me but at the time of iftaar there will not be a single veil
  between me and the fasting Ummati of Mohammed (SAW) O!! Moosa I have
  taken upon myself the responsibility that at the time of iftaar I will
  never refuse the dua of a fasting person!"

May Allah bless u all.


texts: Does Allah communicate to his people through the means of Angels in present?

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There's this cousin of mine, who claims that Allah sent him a message in the form of sound. Upon asking questions about it, he said that it wasn't Allah directly speaking to him but by the means of something else like an Angel. He won't tell me what Allah said to him which clearly made me think that there was something fishy about it. Yet I wanna know about it. I am looking for a reference from the Holy Qur'an to see wether or not, what he is saying is possible.

Thank you :)


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Assalamualaikum I found the ahadith below from this exmuslim Reddit page https://www.reddit.com/r/exmuslim/comments/bj9csm/ibn_abbas_is_a_problem_for_islam/.
I need someone's help in refuting them :

According to this narration, the Quran contains a mistake courtesy of a scribe incorrectly writing it down.
حدثنا أبو علي الحافظ أنبأ عبدان الأهوازي ثنا عمرو بن محمد الناقد ثنا محمد بن يوسف ثنا سفيان عن شعبة عن جعفر بن إياس عن مجاهد عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما : في قوله تعالى : { لا تدخلوا بيوتا غير بيوتكم حتى تستأنسوا } قال : أخطأ الكاتب حتى تستأذنوا
Narrated Mujahid: Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) used to say about the statement of Allah ‘{do not enter houses other than your own houses until you ascertain welcome}’ IT IS A MISTAKE BY THE SCRIBE’ (ACTUALLY ITS) ‘SEEK PERMISSION’’. (capital emphasis mine)
For context, In verse 24:27 it talks about the etiquette of entering someone else's home. The Quran, as it is written today, uses the verb تستأنسوا  which means "ascertain that you are welcomed". Ibn Abbas says that the scribe wrote the verb wrong, and that it should have been تستأذنوا which means "seek permission".
This narration is found in Al-Mustadrak 3496. It was classed Sahih by al-Hakim and confirmed by Dhahabi. Ibn Hajar also declared it Sahih. Interestingly, the Scholars of Tafsir record this narration and admit that it is proof of Quranic corruption. But they reject the hadith because it is proof of that and argue the Quran is perfect anyway. (Tafsir al-Lubaab, Volume 14 pages 341-342, Tafsir Ruh Al-Ma’ani, Volume 18 page 133, Tafsir al-Kabir, Volume 11 page 295)

And.....

Quran 2:198 has a missing part
The current Uthmani Quran for 2:198 says the following:
لَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَبْتَغُوا۟ فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ
However Ibn Abbas in a hadith from Sahih-Bukhari, Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 44 appears to believe that there is an extra part that is now missing:
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدٌ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كَانَتْ عُكَاظٌ وَمَجَنَّةُ وَذُو الْمَجَازِ أَسْوَاقًا فِي الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ فَتَأَثَّمُوا أَنْ يَتَّجِرُوا فِي الْمَوَاسِمِ فَنَزَلَتْ لَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَنْ تَبْتَغُوا فَضْلاً مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ فِي مَوَاسِمِ الْحَجِّ
Narrated Ibn Abbas:Ukaz, Mijanna and Dhul-Majaz were markets during the Pre-islamic Period. They (i.e. Muslims) considered it a sin to trade there during the Hajj time (i.e. season), so this Verse was revealed:-- "There is no harm for you if you seek of the Bounty of your Lord DURING THE HAJJ SEASON." (2.198)(capital emphasis mine)

And.....

17:23 has a mistake in it
Todays version of the Quran verse 17:23 reads as follows:
وقضى ربك ألا تعبدوا إلا إياه
Translation: And your lord has commanded that you shall not serve but him.
However, Ibn Abbas once again has spotted a mistake in the verse. His opinion is recorded in the Tafsir of Razi volume 10 page 30:
وروى ميمون بن مهران عن ابن عباس أنه قال: في هذه الآية كان الأصل ووصى ربك فالتصقت إحدى الواوين بالصاد فقرىء: { وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ } ثم قال: ولو كان على القضاء ما عصى الله أحد قط، لأن خلاف قضاء الله ممتنع، هكذا رواه عنه الضحاك وسعيد بن جبير، وهو قراءة علي وعبد الله
Maimon bin Mehran narrated from Ibn Abbas that he said: ‘The actual word in this verse was ‘ووصى’ but ‘و’ got mixed with ‘ص’ that is why it is recited as ‘وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ’. Then he said: ‘Had it been fate then none would have disobeyed Allah as it would have been impossible to go against fate of Allah’. This narration was narrated from him by Dahak and Saeed bin Jubair and this is the Qirat of Ali and Abdullah.
Ibn Hajar commented and said it was a “great chain”. Similarly, like the Mustadrak 3496 narration, the Tafsir Scholars panicked at this hadith with Razi saying in Tafsir Kabir, Volume 10 page 30 that if true, the Quran is out of protection. Similar statements can be found In Ibn Adil Hanbali in Tafsir Al-Lubab, Volume 12 page 248, Muhammad Sharbini Khateeb in Tafsir Siraj al-Munir, Volume 4 page 195 and Khazin in his Tafsir, Volume 4 page 451.


texts: If someone smokes close to you and you inhale the smoke involuntarily, does that break your fast? Also, does ruling change between fard fasting and extra (nafilah) fasting?


texts: What should I do if I am doubting whether I am pure or not?

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Recently, I have been having a lot of doubts about whether I am pure or not. The other day, I went to sleep for about an hour and after a few minutes of waking up, I went to the toilet and found a very small mark on my pants. I Did not know if this was urine or water or madhi. I don't remember having a wet dream or sperm release so I just washed it off.

But now, I keep having doubts about  whether I am pure or not. I am worried because I prayed and fasted in that state. Will my fast and prayers be accepted?


texts: Is taraweeh for women considered as sunnat or nafil?

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The taraweeh salah for women is sunnat or nafil?
Just want to clear it more that when a girl is performing the taraweeh salah then we wilk the girl will perform it as sunnat salah or nafil salah


texts: Will my married life suffer or my husband die because of this wish?

texts: I am 27 years old and married for 3 months.Before my marriage I made a Dua to Allah that my husband should have sex for the first and last time with me.I meant I should be the one for him no one else. But now I'm kinda afraid that something might happen to him because of my wish. Because I used the phrase "first and last time" in my wish. This question might seem a bit stupid to you but I am afraid what if something happens to him as I love him dearly and only long for him. Will he die because of this please answer......


texts: What are the words "all things" and "writing" in verse 78:29 referring to?

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Sahih International translation of the verse 78:29 says:

But all things We have enumerated in writing.

What is "all things" referring to?
And what is "writing" referring to?
Side note is that translation by Muhsin Khan and Pickthall and Shakir and Dr.Ghali used a phrase "a book" instead of "writing".


texts: What is the Iddah (waiting period) after Khula for a girl living with her parents for last one year?

texts: My sister is living with my parents for last one year Jan 2014- Jan 2015. She applied for khula from her husband on September 2014. She got Khula on 27th Jan 2015. What will be her iddah period.


texts: What does this symbol from inside the Kaaba mean?

texts: I was going through a video of inside the Kaaba and came across this symbol. I can partially understand what it says. Any help appreciated.


texts: What to do with the Riba (interest) money?

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I have some interest money in my account and I recently came to know it is haram. I want to get rid of it.  Please tell me the ways to spend it.

Can I spend it as wedding or birthday gift to my relatives? Can I give it to my mother or sister?

I ask for Hanafi school answer.


texts: Dues my brother should have given me after me selling my property for a business proposal

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I sold my flat for a property investment with my brother twice. He had got the proposal which seemed good and I trusted him. I have no written proof because I trusted him blindly. When he didn't give me my due, I confronted him but he turned towards qibla and said he never promised me anything.

How do I go about it the shariah way and save my brother from his betrayal?


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where does our knowledge of rulings concerning salat comes from.
What are the relevant hadiths and Quran verse that tells us how to perform salat
And How do we know which part of salat is fard and which is sunnah


texts: If I didn't break my fast when it was invalidated?

texts: If I did that, can I make it up with paying money to the poor instead? Or do I have to fast again? Is it okay to break the fast for medicine for my OCD?


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Netflix provides funding for shows like Big Mouth, Super Drags and Messiah.
It also purchases licensees for movies and shows that contain sexual themes, alcohol, gambling, and many other unislamic themes.
Is it okay to support Netflix financially?


texts: I have grown up watching bad marriages and financial crisises. I can't remember the last time i was happy. So in order to achieve salvation, I turned my face towards religion. I am not going to deny that i only did it so that Allah would listen to me. And....i prayed and prayed and did almost everything a good muslim is supposed to....wholeheartedly...hoping that Allah will help me and something good will happen to me. But it didn't. I have watched my parents being 'good muslims' throughout their lives and nothing good ever happens to them. My mother works really hard to provide for our family and she is a nice person but she ended up in a bad marriage with all kinds of miseries as gift and it has been the same for decades whereas I see other women just sitting at home, doing nothing other than being spendthrift, stubborn, quarrelsome and gossip-y and they get all the things in life even if they don't pray? Isn't it just unfair? So...after years of enduring everything and praying and getting nothing but disappointment, i turned away from Islam thinking that Allah doesn't listen. And i feel lost right now. I don't want to go back to the faith as i don't have it in me anymore to go through any mofe disappointments. So, brothers and sisters out there, tell me, what should I do now? (PS...i am familiar with the Hadith about our duas getting recieved in any of the three ways. It just seems like Allah is hell bent on the fact that mine always go the last two ways. It never goes the first way.)


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If some one says my brother is saying Assalamu Alaikum To you than what would be his answer : WAALAIKUM MUSSALAM OR ALAIKA WAALAIKUM MUSSALAM

I NEED AN AUTHANTIC HADITH


texts: Is suicide bombing in the name of Allah allowed?

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I know that suicide is haram in Islam. But recently I met a person who argued that suicide bombing is allowed if it necessary? Is it true? Please answer with proof.

So the question is, "Is there any specific rule in Islam which allows suicide bombing even though suicide itself is haram?"


texts: Is reciting the Qur'an while standing (as is commonly done in Taraweeh) halal or haram?

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I have a question: My friend said we should not offer Taraweeh because reading reciting the Qur'an while standing is haram, but is reading Qur'an while standing actually haram?  And if it is haram then wouldn't offering Salah (Prayer) also be haram?

Can I get a correct answer for this because I am confused for what is correct and what is wrong?


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I purchase land for resale in future by 10-15 years and every year value of land is increasing...  for example: last year if the value of land is Rupees 500000/- which paid zakat @ 2.5%  and this year it is increase to rupees 600000/-
So please advise me shall I pay zakat in rupees 600000/- or increase in the value of land by rupees 100000/-


texts: Did Prophet Joseph marry Zuleikha/Asenath?

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From Wikipedia:

  Muslims believe that Zuleikha, after many years of suffering and
  longing and eventually becoming a true believer, ends up marrying
  Prophet Joseph.

Does Islam teach that Joseph married Asenath?  If so, does that mean he eventually married his mother-in-law?  I cannot find this part of the story directly.

Genesis 41:45 JPS

  And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

  וַיִּקְרָא פַרְעֹה שֵׁם-יוֹסֵף, צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ, וַיִּתֶּן-לוֹ
   אֶת-אָסְנַת בַּת-פּוֹטִי פֶרַע כֹּהֵן אֹן, לְאִשָּׁה; וַיֵּצֵא יוֹסֵף,
   עַל-אֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם.

One other reference:

  Reflecting on these verses suggests that she had turned to Joseph's
  religion, monotheism. His imprisonment was a great turning point in
  her life. After this, the Quranic style neglects the story of the
  chief minister's wife completely. We do not know what happened to her
  after she gave her clear evidence. Yet still, there are legends about
  her. It has been said that after her husband died she married Joseph,
  and, behold she was a virgin. She confessed that her husband had been
  old and had never touched women. Other legends said that she lost her
  sight, weeping for Joseph. She abandoned her palace and wandered in
  the streets of the city.

Please see story of Prophet Yousuf and Zalikha on www.youtube.com "12:31. So when she heard of their accusation, she sent for them and prepared a banquet for them; she gave each one of them a knife (to cut the foods with), and she said [(to Yusuf]: "Come out before them." Then, when they saw him, they exalted him and cut their hands. They said: "How perfect is Allah ! No man is this! This is none other than a noble angel!" appears to be part of the story

According to some narrations that have been mentioned in the books of Tafseer (commentary of the Qur?aan), Yusuf (Alayhis salaam) did eventually marry Zulekha. (Tafseer Jalaalayn pg.194) askimam.org


texts: At what age Prayer and Fasting become fardh?

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At what age it becomes fardh for a Muslim to start praying (5 fardh prayers) and fasting (in Ramadan) regularly.

Is there any difference in opinion among Imams of Fiqh regarding this?

Also, does the age differ for boy and girl?

It would be very much helpful if you cite sources.


texts: Do Muslims oppose (civil) homosexual marriage?

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Of course, homosexual relations are a sin according to Islam. But theoretically, civil (nonreligious) "marriages" do not have any standing in Islam. So is there any reason to oppose the legalization of homosexual marriage (suppose in a secular country like the United States) which is really no more than a contract allowing the person's "spouse" to visit him in a hospital, file joint tax returns, etc.?

Furthermore, assuming that some Muslims happen to live in a place where such marriages are legally allowed, would it be permitted for two unmarried, male Muslim friends to go to a New York courthouse and "get married" so that they can get the tax advantages and hospital visitation rights that come with such a status? This is all assuming that there is absolutely no romantic interaction between the two of them?


texts: Is it haram to accidentally make an oath to my husband that I did not do something I actually did?

texts: I accidentally made an oath to my husband. I told him 'I swear to you, I didn't do it' (even though I had done it) without even thinking twice. I want to undo this. I have heard that swearing on someone is forbidden. I need help to undo this act.


texts: What is the relationship between theses verse found in the Quran and in the Hadith

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Salam, In the Quran,Surah 69:43-69:46 it had said the following

  "It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds. And if Muhammad had made up about Us some [false] sayings, We would have seized him by the right hand; Then We would have cut from him the aorta"

What is fascinating is in the Hadith, I'll say before our Prophet PBUH death, said

  " "O `Aisha! I still feel the pain caused by the food I ate at Khaibar, and at this time, I feel as if my aorta is being cut from that poison."

I want know if there was some of connection
between these verses? Perhaps a inaccurate  verse from the hadith? There was actually a similar post about this found here: Prophet and his Prophecy Doubts?. But I feel that my question would be more specific. May Allah forgive me for any mistakes I might have made.


texts: What are the two bridges that act as a test on Judgement Day?

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In one of the answers for the below question:

What happens between death and the day of judgement?

it is stated that there is  " one bridge that disbelievers try to cross and two bridges that believers have to cross."

The answerer distinguishes this second bridge from As-Sirat.

I'd like to request more information on these two bridges.


texts: Are hudud punishments only applicable if the sin occurred within a Muslim state?

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If a Muslim commits a major sin i.e adultery, homosexuality, etc. outside the territory of a Muslim state, can he/she be put to death if they confess to the sin when they return to the Islamic state?
please provide proof of your answer and not base your answer on your rational understanding.


texts: Not all dogs are eligible for hunting, protecting crops etc. , my question is what are the purpose of these dogs if we can't have them around?


texts: Is it permissible to just listen to the sound of porn?

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Would it be halal if I just listened to it without masturbating or fantasizing about it?

Please mention verses from Quran and Hadith, not just your personal opinion.


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I've read verse 7.81 in Islam it says those who commit sodomy need to be stoned.

  And [We had sent] Lot when he said to his people, "Do you commit such immorality as no one has preceded you with from among the worlds? Indeed, you approach men with desire, instead of women. Rather, you are a transgressing people." -- Qur'an 7:80-81

I feel like that’s too harsh. If they sinned, it's between them and Allah. Killing them is too harsh.


texts: What the source of the following statement in the commentary of quran 9:28?

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This prohibition has been interpreted in different ways. Imam Abu Hanifah is of the view that it prohibits them only from the performance of Hajj and Umrah, and from the observance of the rites of ignorance in the holy precincts. But Imam Shafii is of the opinion that they have been forbidden even to enter the AlMasjid-AlHaram for any purpose whatsoever. Imam Malik is of the opinion that they are forbidden not only to enter AlMasjid-AlHaram but any mosque at all. It is, however, obvious that the last opinion is not correct, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) himself permitted mushriks to enter the Prophet’s mosque at Al-Madinah.[SOURCE]

So in this commentary, the commentater say the following "as the Prophet (peace be upon him) himself permitted mushriks to enter the Prophet’s mosque at Al-Madinah".
What is the source of this.


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The Qur'an verse relating to polygyny is:

  And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice]. -- Qur'an 4:3

Generally, this is interpreted to mean that a man is forbidden to marry a second wife if he fears that he would treat them unjustly.

  ...but if you fear you will not be equitable towards them in terms of their expenses and individual share; then marry only one or restrict yourself to what your right hands own of slavegirls since these do not have the same rights as wives... -- Tafsir al-Jalalayn

However, a Muslim man may not care very much about obeying this command, or may not even be aware of how it applies, and may seek a second wife while being in a situation where he is unable to be just between his wives.  I'm wondering what happens if a woman marries him despite being aware of his inability to be just between his wives.

I have in mind a situation where the husband's previous wife will receive the majority (if not all) of his financial support and the majority of this time.  She is aware of this before marriage, being informed by her future husband himself and being confirmed through observation of their living conditions.  However, she agrees to marry him nevertheless.

Question: If a wife marries an already married man knowing he cannot do justice between his wives, is she blameworthy?

It's unclear to me if she is also engaging in sin, or if this is limited only to her husband.


texts: Did I ruin someone's chances at Jannah? Is that possible?

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I did something horrible. About a year ago I was talking about Islam, and a Christian girl showed great interest in the religion. I judged her inside, and thought that this was just a phase and she wasn't serious about it, so I played up how hard and demanding the religion is. I know it was horrible, it was probably one of the worst things I've ever done.

It gets worse. She asked how she could read the Quran and I didn't give her the app she could've used! Needless to say she gave up on the whole thing. Feeling horrendously guilty, I talked to her, apologized, and said that Islam is worth it in the end.

She accepted my apology, but never further studied it sense. Could I have taken away her chance of entering Jannah? Should I talk to her again, or should I let it be with the apology? I'm just so scared that I took away her salvation, and in my eyes that is worse than death.

What should I do?


texts: Do I have to fast in Ramadan when playing soccer?

texts: I run cross-country and play soccer, unfortunately our training and ramadan coincide heavily this year.  Should I fast?  or should I not fast on the days I have practice/meets/games?  And what are the rules for making those days up?


texts: Why does Islam seem so much more like Judaism than like Christianity?

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Islam comes chronologically after Judaism, and then Christianity.  Assuming that Islam considers Christianity to be sort of an update to Judaism (is that wrong?), and that Islam is the final, correctly updated version, why does Islam resemble Judaism so much more than it resembles Christianity?

For example, many aspects of Sharia are very similar to Halakha, down to extremely specific details.  Both Judaism and Islam focus heavily on following God's command, while Christianity focuses much more on belief in God and in Jesus as the messiah. Also, Islam's version of monotheism is much closer to the Jewish version than to the Christian version.

So if Christianity is an intermediate step between Judaism and Islam, why does Islam seem to sort of "retreat" from the changes made in Christianity?


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I have some grey hair. Is it permissible to dye my hair with black henna?

Someone said black henna is permissible, because it doesn't include ammonia (godrej).


texts: What is the view of Sunni brethern about apointment of caliph?

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I know in Quran,
Allah has revealed that

  "And We made an appointment with Moses for thirty nights and perfected them by [the addition of] ten; so the term of his Lord was completed as forty nights. And Moses said to his brother Aaron, "Take my place among my people, do right [by them], and do not follow the way of the corrupter's."
  Quran : Chapter 7: verse 142.

Since, Prophet Mosses (Pbuh) left the place for just 40 days. And even Prophet Mosses (pbuh) didn't left his people without a Successor for these 40 days.

I also remember a hadith whose reference is not in my mind which is like this

  "when prophet Muhammad (pbuhAhf) left for some battle, he left Ali (a) his successor for the people and all other matters."

I have a question that how is it possible that Prophet Muhammad (pbuhAhf) left this world without selecting his Successor.

This question is for sunni muslim brethern.
As we shia's have the proof that Prophet Muhammad (pbuhAhf) selected Ali (a) his successor at Ghadeer Khum.


texts: Are tattoos allowed or not in Islam? If they are not allowed, please explain the details.


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What does this hadith mean, which is apparently agreed apon by Muslim and Bukhari:

  Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him
  and grant him peace, said, "Treat women well. Woman was created from a
  rib. The most crooked part of the rib is the top part. If you try to
  straighten it, you will break it. If you leave it, it remains
  crooked. So treat women well.

What exactly does that mean?  Does it mean that women are different and cannot be changed.  So don't bother because if you try to change her, she will break?  If so, how exactly are women considered different according (in terms of nature) to islam ?

If I have misunderstood the hadith and it is not suggesting that women are defective, please explain what the hadith actually means.


texts: Are there any hadiths/verses that indicate a Muslim's approach to the media?

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Is there any way of telling how the Muhammad (pbuh) would want us to treat the media in its entirety e.g. newspapers, TV shows etc. and are there any hadiths in the past that could be used similarly for us today e.g. skepticism?

Thanks in advance


texts: Prophets are called as عليه السلام and Sahaba are called as رضي الله عنه. What is the logic behind it?

texts: Prophets are called as عليه السلام and sahabas are called as رضي الله عنه. What is the logic behind it? And if we called sahaba as عليه السلام, is it forbidden in Islam and if it is forbidden why it is so?


texts: Is it okay to say Alhamdulillah for bad things?

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A couple got divorce and I said Alhamdulillah for that.I don't even know why I did that but I am really sorry for saying this.
But the couple had a lots of trouble in their marriage. But still I am sorry for that. Will Allah forgive me?


texts: Is slandering major sin in Islam and their Prayers wont be accepted?

texts: One of my relatives always prays on time and fasts and wear hijab, but she slanders her relatives and she talked bad about my cousins so they wont get married. Her life is very hard and she always fights with her sister.


texts: The Last Ramadan of Prophet Muhammad (Part 2)

texts: In this video, Wahaj Tarin mentions a dream of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and he also recite the Qur'an twice. And then he realizing that, that will be the final Ramadan for him. Is the incident part of sahih hadith collection? If not, what is the most authentic source for that incident?


texts: Refrence of Quranic verse" muslim slave better than non muslim slave "

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What is the refrence of Quranic verse that approximately means:

A Muslim slave is better than non muslim slave and female muslim slave is better than non muslim female slave because muslims call towards Allah


texts: Can one do sadaqa (voluntary charity) out of haram income?

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Can one do sadaqa out of haram income?

Is it acceptable to almighty? Or almighty will punish him who will pay sadaqa out of haram income?


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I understand that dogs are considered haram, but what is the possible reason behind this?

I found the following quotes and others related to it might exists but I want to know what is the reasoning behind it?

  That the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever acquires a dog - with the exception of a dog to guard livestock, a hunting dog, or a farm dog - each day a Qirat is deducted from his reward. [Abu Dawood (ref)]

  I heard Allah's Apostle(P.B.U.H) saying; "Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal)." [Hadith - Bukhari 3:515 (ref)]


texts: What constitutes revelation for this Ummah?-Sunni POV

texts: Besides Quran, Sahih Sunnah and Dreams of Prophet Jesus what other things constitute revelation for this Ummah?


texts: is my prayer valid if i don’t know how many rakah i prayed

texts: Salam when i was praying maghreb today after i had finished praying maghreb and i was unsure if i had prayed 1 extra rakah (4 rakah total) or the normal amount (3 rakah total) so i tried thinking and i can’t remember even though i prayed 2 mins ago and i can’t do the prayer again because it just ended so should i just stick with thinking i prayed 3 rakah or redo the prayer and make tawbah? thanks in advance


texts: Why Allah said himself "He" instead of "I"?

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First of all, I know why Allah (SWT) use "He" "We", this topic related to Gender and Royalty.
Now my question is, Why Allah (SWT) use "He" instead of "I"?
See this following verse:

He said, "Do not be afraid, ..." | قَالَلَاتَخَافَآۖ (Q20:46)

Why "He"? He could say like this:

I said, "Do not be afraid, ..."

I found another question like this one. A guy answered that question, but he answered why Allah refer himself "We" "He". That's why I am asking the same question again.
If you know the answer please explain this in detail. I have a explanation of mine. But, I want to what other peoples think about this.


texts: Can anyone tell me what is the method of making Dua some people say there is a proper method to make Dua because I just make Dua by starting with durood and ask Allah what I want and end it with durood so what is a proper way my another question is can  one call upon Allah directly without any method or a specific way


texts: On earning gotten from forbidden knowledge

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From my student days, I have been repeatedly copying materials to learn about some subjects. Since I discovered that this is haram, and I am really afraid of the question, "Where did your wealth came from?", this makes me worried.

Because the knowledge is in my head and there is no way to remove it, I am afraid of getting earning from this. Not to mention, there is an obligation to apply the knowledge.

What shall I do about it? I can't just seek forgiveness and pay back to every author. I don't even know them all, if I did, I wouldn't remember them all.


texts: Is this written in Fath al-Bari or Shama'il Muhammadiyah?

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The Prophet ﷺ said,

A part of earth is present in everyone's navel with which he was created and in it he will be buried. I, Abu Bakr and Umar were created from the same earth and will be buried in it.

Someone said this is written in Fath al-Bari and Shama'il Muhammadiyah. Is it really written in these books?


texts: I just wanted to confirm whether Pringles and Knorr products are halal or haram, because recently a friend told me that they were haram because in Pringles use e471 so I just want to confirm it that it is halal or haram.


texts: Why has Allah used plural pronouns for Himself?

texts: When the Almighty Allah is One, unique and peerless, and knows about His oneness, then why in the Holy Quran he uses the plural pronoun (We) for Himself?


texts: I have a really bad case of hemorrhoids and constipation currently. I am wondering that if a lot of blood comes out with the bowel movements, will my fast be invalidated? I can't really control if I bleed (usually always bleeds) or when I have to go to the washroom.


texts: Where can I find Arabic Quran recitation resources such as audio without Tajweed?

texts: I'm looking for a Quran recitation (mp3, video, application, website, ...) in Arabic which is just a simple reading of the verses without Tajweed enhancement.


texts: What are ways of spreading Islam according to Quran and Hadits?

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I was wondering, what are ways of spreading Islam (or proselytizing) according to Quran and Hadiths?

I am open to any school of thougths. I'm here not to argue, but rather I want to know the gamut of the teachings concerning proselytization in Islam.

Please cite the Quran and Hadiths (in English please), when you are answering.

NB: Note that, the question is different from, How do Muslims proselytize* in non-Muslim areas?, because that question is asking about cultural things and I'm asking about what Quran and Hadiths teach.

If anything is unclear, please comment before answering.


texts: What is the ruling on shaking-hands with a non-Muslim non-mahram?

texts: As far as I can remember, it is haram for men to shake hands with women who are Muslim. But I'd like to know if it is haram for Muslim men to shake hands with non-Muslim women as well?


texts: What are the source(s) that say that Allah sbwt sent 124000 prophets?

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While watching this video, I heard aleem Dr. Omar Zaid mention that Allah sbwt sent a prophet/messenger to every tribe and nation on earth, totaling over 124000. Since he is a notable revert aleem wıth extensive knowledge of previous scriptures as well as Islamic sources, I am sure this statement is based on authentic sources, but as of yet there is no verifiable historical evidence for this.
Which Islamic source(s) assert this?


texts: Do I have to redo my ghusl if there was still semen pouring out?

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Lately I went to perform ghusl al-Janabah (very early after intercourse).
But when I finished it I realized that there was still some semen pouring out.

Is my ghusl valid or do I have to redo it in such a case?

Otherwise asked: Do I regain taharah only if I the semen was entirely washed away or is it sufficient to perform ghusl by washing ones body?


texts: If I put coconut oil in my hair does that affect my wudu the next time? If it does or does not can you explain. Thanks.


texts: Hello I am a 14 year old muslim girl.I know that drawing human or living things is haram but from one website I found out that drawing that do not have complete features are allowed, so I drew this. can someone tell me if this is permissible because I did not include any facial features nor the hand are visible? Thankyou for your help.


texts: What's the evidence for moving finger horizontally in tashahhud?

texts: I believe Malikis do this however I saw a brother who crossed his hands doing the index finger movement not vertically like most people but left to right to left to right... Malikis pray with hands by their side in Qiyam.


texts: Our Imam of the Mosque says that Zakat Ul Fitr is wajib on every Muslim who is Sahib-e-Nisab but if He/She is not he/she can pay it. Is it Really the fact?


texts: Do Muslims believe that the moon was split in two and put back again?

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According to this:- Does the Quran or any Hadith mentions the splitting of the Moon?

It's mentioned in the Quran that the moon was split into two. As the Quran is perfect and infallible, then Muslims must believe that the moon was indeed split into two and put back together again.

How is it possible that no other culture/civilization has a record of the moon being split into two? It was a time when people carefully observed and recorded even phenomena such as solar/lunar eclipse, since they were largely unexplained back then.


texts: If sleep is a blessing, the people who sleep more are more blessed?

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In Islam sleep is considered as blessing and security and a sign of Allah. I'm not 100% clear about the whole thing. Of course its a sign of Allah, I read here:

http://islamfrominside.com/Pages/Tafsir/Tafsir%2839-42%29-Sleep%20and%20Death.html

But what about the people who sleep more or less. We generally try to sleep less to have a productive day. I cant sleep less than 8 hours a day, but I eel bad when I hear that many of my friends sleep 4-5 hours a day and they are perfectly okay! That means they get extra 4 hours than me in a day/ 120 hours in a month/ 1460 hours in a year! They can hold an extra graduation degree and lots of tahajjud prayer than me!!!

I did try in various ways to sleep 4-5 hours a day, but things got in worst way, had drowsiness whole day and had to feel up to 8 hours completely. After trying in several ways in last 2 years the result of reducing the sleep span is 100% zero.

If I don't sleep exactly after Esha prayer I do miss the tahajjud prayer often or have to wake up and pray tahajjud in a hurry. I became frustrated that than how is it a blessing, where my friends are getting more time to utilize the day and for prayer! Please don't tell me that I didn't have stronger intention to wake up for prayer or study. I do have more intention than these I know. If I didn't have the intention I wouldn't become that frustrated. Definitely the problem is somewhere else which I'm not able to understand yet. And thats why I'm writing this.

What happen when I go to sleep I completely forget everything about this world, thats why I really get a restful long sleep. Still, I cant welcome that restful sleep which is giving me less time to study, work and pray than my other friends.

But in Islam, it is said as a blessing, then why? Then those who sleep more (not as a leisure but who cant help to do less) are more blessed? How is it a blessing? When I'm getting really less time than some other people to fulfill my responsibilities. Or can sleep be considered as meditation, by which we can go to depth of everything and while those who sleep more are getting less time during a day are they also able to complete the exact responsibilities and can be as successful like others who sleep less? I didn't know any good examples around me yet.


texts: I need help in seeking forgiveness from Allah

texts: I had made an oath to Allah that I will not do a specific deed for the rest of my life.I tried my best to fulfill this oath but one day I ended up breaking the oath.I am very scared now that Allah might not forgive me cause I can't do kaffara because I'm not in a position to feed some poor people or fast cause I'm a kid and if I fast my family will want to know about my problem which I'm embarrassed to share .so is there any other way to seek forgiveness? Will Allah forgive me?


texts: I Ejaculated 15 before Fajr. Did ghusl. 10 minutes after Fajr I noticed a ejaculation stain on my leg. Is my fast valid still because I did ghusl well as I thought but I wasn’t well. Is my fast valid?


texts: My age 18. Hello so i  hit a car in a parking, nobody was there so i ran away,  a year ago , its probably like 50-100  worth of damage. Nothing that serius, but  regret that i was so stupid to run away. i didnt prayed then. So i had nothing to fear. Now i fear god.The problem is i dont know who i hit, so i cant just go to the guy to give him money. i want to die with no debt. is that even posible now?


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Salam Aleikum
I am a revert Muslim since November 2016 but before I reverted although I used to believe in Allah (SWT) as one and only true God and in Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the last Messanger of Allah (SWT) I was not a practicing Muslim at all and during that time unfortunately I made a huge mistake which today I strongly regret, I am addicted to porn and masturbation and In June 2016 I promissed Allah (SWT) that I would quit watching porn And masturbation and if I would return back to my addiction then he could throw me in the hellfire on the day of judgement even if I worship him in this life and even though I repent to him.
Unfortunately i only lasted 33 days and after that I returned to my addiction and and so unfortunately I broke that promise which I made to Allah (SWT),  now I’m truly worried that Allah (SWT) might not forgive me for my foolishness and im worried that he might punish me on the day of judgement even though  I became a Muslim and even though I seek his forgiveness, my question is that although I made a huge mistake by making that type of promise, do I have a chance to truly repent to Allah (SWT) knowing that I made that promise in 2016 and is there hope for me despite having made that promise in 2016 which I am truly sorry for now?


texts: What should be a Muslim's attiutude towards the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, mindfulness and zen buddhism?

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I am a practicing Muslim who tries his best (with several shortcomings)to live a life of servitude to Allah (swt). Recently my brother introduced me to the teachings of Eckhart Tolle through the book the "Power of Now". This was one of the most eye opening books I have ever read, probably the most influential after the Quran itself. I found what he says about being in the present moment and the illusion of the ego (nafs) to be very compatible with the teachings of Islam. I found after reading it and trying to live by it that I get far less distracted in my Salah (prayer), and I don't stress too much about the future or regret about the past, or have hatred for others (having identified all of these as the evil which the nafs commands as Allah tells us in Surah Yusuf).

When I asked a scholar I know just about the concept of mindfulness and its origin in Zen buddhism, he said there is nothing wrong with adopting it. He said the Islamic viewpoint was that such teachings have prophetic origins even if we don't know the specific prophet which taught it.

But at the same time, Eckhart in his book talks about our "true self". The essence of us that lies beyond the ego, and he somehow equates this with God. I think this delves into the realm of wahdat-ul-wujud and the teachings of Ibn Arabi. The danger I think with adopting this belief is if you believe the Creator is in you then what is the purpose of worship?

So I just want to know which teachings from Tolle's Book and Zen Buddhism can Muslims adopt and which should they be careful of lest it corrupts their Aqeedah?


texts: Do Muslims worship the same deity as Christians?

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Christians pray to prophet Jesus, his mother Mary and even to Jibril.

Additionally Quran mentions case of Allah's name being called in synagogues and churches.

  For had it not been that Allah checks one set of people by means of another, monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, wherein the Name of Allah is mentioned much would surely have been pulled down. Verily, Allah will help those who help His (Cause). Truly, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty. Quran 22:40

I have confusion because of above verse. Do muslims really worship same deity as Christians?


texts: Why don't Muslims have missionaries like Christianity does?

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Why doesn't Muslims have organized missionaries for humanitarian activity like Christians do?

It would be a very effective way of spreading Islam, as it has proven effective for Christianity. Even if it doesn't help much to spread Islam, Muslims can do it just anyway.

Why are Missionaries ignored in Islam?

NOTE: Please do not down-vote without first understanding the question.


texts: Don't Gabriel and Michael fall under the category of angels?

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In Surah Al-Baqarah verse 98, Allah says:

  Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His messengers and
  Gabriel and Michael - then indeed, Allah is an enemy to the
  disbelievers.

Doesn't Gabriel and Michael fall under the category of angels? It seems they were distinguished here. Why so?


texts: Can a Muslim man take a concubine who's neither a Christian nor a Jew?

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It's well known that, according to the orthodox Islam, a Muslim man can marry only with a Muslim woman, or a Christian woman, or a Jewish woman.
Does this restriction apply to concubines? For example, can a Muslim man take a concubine who's an atheist, or a polytheist, or an agnostic etc. ?


texts: How to perform congregational (Jumah) prayer?

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I am a recent revert to Islam and I wanted to begin reading Jumah Salah at my school.
I know how to read salah but I am not to sure about the stages of Jumah Salah.

Can someone please tell me how the process works and what I should do so I don't make a fool of myself at school when I go to pray with the others?


texts: Is shaking hand with non-Muslims prohibited in Islam?

texts: Muslim living in the US and other foreign countries especially have this problem. Is shaking hands with a non-Muslim haram in Islam?


texts: Do I need to make up these fasts/prayers?

texts: I have been fasting but I skipped my prayers for a few days out of laziness and due to some personal things going on. I regret doing this and I just want to know if I need to make up the fasts and prayers for these days or offer any expiation?


texts: Does raising your hands after tashahud to make dua durin salah invalidate salah? I heard that doing so during salah is bidah.


texts: If my husband does not divorce me, is it possible for me to divorce him? Can I say 'I divorce myself'?

texts: I want to go through with a divorce as things are not working out. My husband lives abroad and the last time I was with him was 9 months ago. He is refusing to give me a divorce, but he says I can divorce him. I have been looking up information, and have read that if a husband gives you permission to divorce, then you can say 'I divorce myself' (something called 'empowerment'). I want to know: How can I do this?


texts: Are inter-religious marriages encouraged in islam?

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I assume or rather see, some scholars discourage Muslim men from marrying outside of the faith and surely for obvious reasons and I understand that perfectly. However, seeing how the Quran allows us Muslims men to marry from the people of the book, does it justify the scholars who are actively discouraging this practice?
In addition, one can speculate that there must be certain reasons as to why Allah allowed Muslims men to marry interreligiously. However, one can not ignore how inter-religious marriages can be complicated. So what significance or reason can we consider, Islamically, when it comes to the ruling of inter-religious marriage?


texts: Who does "the believers" refers to in 9:105?

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In verse 9:105 who is "the believers" referring to ?

Is it referring to all the believer/Muslim or is it referring to some specific people?

And briefly what is the significance of "the believers" in the context of this verse?


texts: Does a person's understanding of God influence how they will be treated in the afterlife?

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Surah Hud Ayat, 15, 16:

Whoever desires the life of this world and its adornments - We fully repay them for their deeds therein, and they therein will not be deprived.

Those are the ones for whom there is not in the Hereafter but the Fire. And lost is what they did therein, and worthless is what they used to do.

Based on Quran, good deeds of people without faith won't help them go to the paradise after death. Otherwise, what would be the purpose of faith? This is what the Shia believe. By "faith", I mean believing in God/Allah.
Now, Let's say somebody believes in God. Do they know God perfectly? No, no one does(?). Let's assume that persons A and B have achieved 1% and 2% of perfect knowledge of God, respectively. If both A and B give identical amount of money to the poor (a similar good deed), will person B be rewarded more than person A, because he/she knows God better? Or will they be rewarded the same?
In other words, does Islam have black-and-white thinking? That is, if somebody doesn't believe in God, their good deeds won't get accepted. On the other hand, if somebody believes in God, their good deeds will be rewarded no matter how imperfect their understanding of God (i.e. their faith) is.


texts: How can one share good news without invoking the evil eye?

texts: Where I live, in our culture the evil eye can get to you if you share good news e.g. if I get a job, I tell my siblings and family with a good gesture, but people might be jealous or envy you or may become too happy for you that you get evil eye. Hence people say not to share something because of the evil eye. If that is true, then what can a person do to share his good news or share new job etc. How can one tell if someone has evil eye on him and how will they remove it?


texts: Is it obligatory for Muslims to cut their pubic hair?

texts: Is it obligatory for Muslim men / women to shave / cut pubic hair around the penis / vagina? If it is so, then what is the authentic hadith in its favor? Or is there any mention about this in the Qur'an?


texts: Why the most disliked places on Earth are the bazaars?

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Saw it somewhere that...."It is also stated that the most liked of places on Earth are the Masjids and the most disliked places on Earth are the bazaars."

Found it below:

http://www.ummah.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-243047.html

Why bazaars are the most disliked place?


texts: No fun, enjoyment, laughter for muslims?

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English translation of the Quran by Dr Ghali:

  Quran-53:57The Imminent is imminent; <- as in the day of judgement is
  approaching

  Quran-53:58Apart from Allah, none can lift it off. <- no one can stop
  it other than Allah

  Quran-53:59Do you then wonder at this discourse, <- as in , wondering
  about the quran

  Quran-53:60And do you laugh, and do you not weep. <- wasting time
  lauging instead of crying about the approaching judgement

  Quran-53:61(While) you amuse yourselves? <- wasting time entertaining
  and enjoying life instead of preparing for judgement day.

I'm hoping that I have misunderstood these verses, but it seems that as muslims, we should not be laughing, having fun, enjoying life, and entertaining ourselves?

(Sunni view preferred)


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I know that this is a sensitive question, especially in the current times we are facing, but I honestly asking and have no intention of arousing anger, only discussion.

My question is: Why is there so much hatred for the Jews amongst Islamic groups today?

I read "al-mawt l'Israa'iil, al-lu'anah 'alaa al-Yahud" and I just don't understand why servants of Allah would say such things. Especially since the Qur'aan itself testifies that the Jews received the Torah from Nabi Musa and then were given the land of Israel.

I understand that there are political differences between us, but aren't we Ahl al-kitaab? I don't see Jews calling for the death of Arabs or Muslims in their mottos.

Please help me understand.

Shukraan Jaziilaan


texts: Can one give riba to their poor sibling?

texts: If we have siblings who are NOT SO financially fit and need extra help in terms of money then in that case can one sibling being financially sound give his/her riba to the other sibling?


texts: If someone forgot to read Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, can they read it on Saturday?

texts: If someone made the intention to read Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, but he got busy and he forgot to read it. Can he read it on Saturday?


texts: How many years did the prophet live after the full revelation of the Quran?

texts: After the full Quran was revealed, how many years did the prophet live after that?


texts: What is the correct way to determine Qibla (the direction of prayer)?

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What is the correct way to determine the direction of Qibla?

If I give "San Francisco" as origin in this site, the direction can be East or North, based on whether I choose "Constant Compass" or "Shortest Distance" option

Where are the direction of qibla of mosques in San Francisco?


texts: Why are there different translations of the Quran?

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Often I have came across translations of Quran and the translation is totally different between two interpreters. Why is it so when the Quran itself is very clear? As an example

Note here, beautified the nearest heaven with stars
In another more correct version, it is correctly translated as follows

067.005  YUSUFALI: And we have, (from of old), adorned the lowest heaven with Lamps, and We have made such (Lamps) (as) missiles to
drive away the Evil Ones, and have prepared for them the Penalty of
the Blazing Fire.
PICKTHAL: And verily We have beautified the world's
heaven with lamps, and We have made them missiles for the devils, and
for them We have prepared the doom of flame.
SHAKIR: And certainly We
have adorned this lower heaven with lamps and We have made these
missiles for the Shaitans, and We have prepared for them the
chastisement of burning.

I did some investigation weather start (Najam) is the correct word or Lamp (Misbah). They are clearly different words. After google search, I found

مصباح lamp, bulb, floodlight, glow-lamp
star = نجمة, النجمة

My question is why scholars utterly change the meaning of the verse, provide totally different translations when the verse itself is very clear?
Note: This is not just one verse, there are many. You may put the question in a better form, provide it does not loose its meaning.


texts: if a person do a job secretly by violating rules of government, is income via this job is halal or haram?

texts: My question is that If a person do a job on study visa while studying, and government does not allow job on study visa, but he violate the law and do job secretly, is income via this job is halal or haram????


texts: After having pirated software on my computer, is it forever haram?

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I pirate and I watch pornographic materials. Before you say, yes, I regret my actions and am trying to change myself. I have been told that my laptop (thus my OS and everything in it) is haram only when I watch pornographic material (unsure if it's the same case if I were pirating) but I have doubts on that.

If I pirate a program, my system is forever affected. It doesn't matter if I uninstall or delete it, there will always be trace amounts, somewhere. Because of that, wouldn't it make my entire laptop not halal too? It applies if I were to watch pornographic materials too, right?

If I were to use an account (such as the one I'm using right now) on the non-halal laptop, it would make the account not halal too? If I were to use the now not halal account on another laptop (that's halal), it would make it not halal too for the reasons stated in 1), correct?

If doing haram things like those two would make the entire laptop haram, what I gained after doing such things would also be haram. So if I were to gain knowledge (I plan to) through it, my education would be in vain?

I personally hope that point 1 and 2 are wrong. Especially because it's close to impossible for me to avoid it now. I can't even use my laptop to stop using it if it were true.

I mentioned about education. What if even the tiniest bit of knowledge I gained through this (now) non-halal laptop were to be used to get a job or even to use it in a job? Would all my provisions be not halal if I were to buy them with the pay I gained through the job?
What if, that if I weren't to do something haram like aforementioned, I wouldn't be doing something good/gaining something(such as getting closer to Allah SWT, pay, knowledge, etc). If I am able and did those things only because of something haram, would what I gain be halal?


texts: Is there an equivalent phrase to "A Child Made in God's Image" in Islam?

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I am friends with a Muslim couple who are having a baby. I wrote a song to dedicate to the child in celebration of its upcoming birth. I know roughly what sentiment I want to give for the title of my song.

I am not religious. But I am drawing from what I know. In Christianity, the phrase "A Child Made in God's Image" would be appropriate for my song because Christians believe all men and women are made in God's image. And something that is created in the image of God is pure, holy, and sacred.

I would like to find an equivalent phrase in Arabic that carries the same kind of sentiment in Islam.

My Question

Can someone provide me with such a phrase to title my song?


texts: Why does Iblees or Satan refuse to bow, when the command is to angels?

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And when We said to the angels: Make obeisance to Adam they did
  obeisance, but Iblis (did it not). He refused and he was proud, and he
  was one of the unbelievers. (2:34)

In the above verse, Allah asks the Angels to bow before Adam. As far as I know, Iblees was a jinn. Then why did Allah say "he refused", when the order was not to him (Shaitan)


texts: Is there a hadith on repentance that says "Repentance is sorrow"?

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I remember reading a hadith where our beloved Prophet(peace be upon him) said:

  "Repentance is sorrow"(note that it is the English translation and may not accurately describe the arabic meaning)

But I cannot find this hadith. Can someone confirm if this hadith exists and if it is sahih?


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O people, your Lord is one and your father Adam is one. There is no
  virtue of an Arab over a foreigner nor a foreigner over an Arab, and
  neither white skin over black skin nor black skin over white skin,
  except by righteousness. Have I not delivered the message?

Question: What is the complete reference for Musnad Ahmed Hadith 22978, and any other occurrences?


texts: How does Islam balance worship with other activities?

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Is there a balance in how Muslims are encouraged to live their lives between worship and other pursuits? I am looking for answers that cover the following points:

The relationship between worship, work, money, and family
The Prophet (saws)'s balance
Earning money to support one's family


texts: What is the method of memorizing the holy Quran?

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Can you help me find the right ways to memorizing the Quran?

From time to time, everyone experiences to help

Thanks


texts: Why is Abu Huraira considered unreliable by Shia fiqh?

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I have seen that Abu Huraira is considered as an unreliable narrator by Shia:

  One famous example would be the case of Abu Hurayrah, who narrated
  over five thousand hadiths: Sunnis consider him a reliable source,
  Shi'ites do not, and his case is not unique.

Why?


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What does Islam say about Adam and Eve in terms of what state they were created in, i.e:

Were they created in physical form in paradise
Were they created in spiritual form in paradise
Were they created in physical form on earth
Were they created in spiritual form on earth


texts: If girl is touched by non-mehram mistakenly, will it be counted in sin?

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I have this question so please answer with the help of hadees or ayaah let me know about it.
If girl is touched by a non-mehram mistakenly, will it be counted as a sin?

I will be very thankful to you for this act of kindness Allah subhan u taalah will reward you for this


texts: Why should Islam be given special treatment when it comes to religious sensitivity?

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For the sake of full disclosure, I am a former muslim turned atheist and am asking this because I genuinely would like to see how muslims justify what is happening at the moment. As a former muslim whose family is still such, there is no need to explain to me the difference in culture and religious sentiments between western and muslim countries and why muslims find current events offensive and are reacting the way they are. My question is regarding the muslims in countries such as U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who are demanding islam and their prophet be immune to critique, satire or even downright insult even though no other religion, culture, political party and whatever else gets no such privilege. And since all this is protected under the freedom of speech as observed by these nations.

Christianity, judism, buddhism, hinduism, scientology and any other religion or cult you can name, are constantly made fun of (in many cases far worse than what's happening with the mohammed fiasco) and yet people from those faiths don't riot, engage in random acts of violence and even kill.

So the question is, as a guest in a country how can these muslims justify their demands?

If they do not like the culture and respect the laws, of the country where they knowingly immigrated, why don't they just go back to their muslim countries where their sentiments are respected and even enforced by law.

And before someone brings up the principle of "freedom of region" which is equally observed by these western nations, you cannot use that as an excuse by saying it is against my religion to stand by and not get violent while it or it's founder is insulted. For the same reason that a grade school teacher doesn't accept the "It is against my religion to do homework" excuse. That is a slick but unacceptable attempt at making your region exempt from any and all critique. If tomorrow someone claimed it was part of their religion to sacrifice babies that wouldn't fly for obvious reasons and neither should this. Freedom of religion can be invoked to argue the practice of one's religion in one's private residence or public place of worship freely and doesn't really extend far beyond that.

So please explain if you are a practicing muslim living in a western nation who believe islam should be immune to the same things that no other region is immune to, your reasoning...

And of course it goes without saying, I will like to hear reasons based on reason and logic (of the terrestrial kind) as it is pointless to quote verses from a book to an atheist who doesn't see it as anything more that just that, a book.