texts: Does a cold invalidate fasting and praying?

texts: It's Ramadan now, so I am fasting but I have a cold so my nose is always leaking with fluid (mucus, clear liquid). Does this invalidate my fast and prayers because uncleanness is coming out of me?  I take my medicine after I break my fast (after maghrib) and before I start fasting (before fajr).


texts: What is the source of "You wish for one thing whilst I wish for another..."? Is it a hadith?

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Please somebody give me a proper, full reference (volume number, book number, hadith number) for this hadith:

  O son of Adam! You wish for one thing whilst I wish for another,
  Ultimately only that will occur, which is in accordance with My wish;
  And if you make yourself content, in that which is My wish, Then I
  shall also grant you, that which is your wish; However, if you turn
  against that which is My wish, Then I shall tire you out in the
  pursuit of that which is your wish; And ultimately only that will
  occur which is in accordance with My wish!

And if it's not a hadith, please give me a reference of whose saying this is.


texts: Drinking of Cold drinks/ fuzzy drinks ( coke, sprite etc) in Islam

texts: As we know, alcohol is HARAAM in Islam. Their is no permission to drink at least 0.1% of alcohol because it is totally Haram and forbidden in Islam. But during manufacturing of cold drinks or fuzzy drinks (coke, sprite, pepsi,fanta etc), manufacturers add at least 2.5% or 3% of alcohol in them. My question is "Are fuzzy drinks or cold drinks become haram because they have a little amount of alcohol in them? May we drink them or not? Is it forbidden or not?"


texts: Is the amount of sin a woman receives for backbiting less than a man's?

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Verse 49:12 states this about backbiting:

Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead?

Since it does not state his or her, does this mean the amount of sin a women receives for backbiting is less than what a man receives? In many places in the Quran when it talks about punishment and what is permissible, it refers to both women and men. For example, this is verse 24:2:

As for female and male fornicators, give each of them one hundred lashes...

Verse 48:6 is another example that refers to both men and women:

And [that] He may punish the hypocrite men and hypocrite women, and the polytheist men and polytheist women...

There are also versus that specifically refer to women, such as 24:4:

Those who accuse chaste women ˹of adultery˺ and fail to produce four witnesses, give them eighty lashes each...

Since the Quran refers to men and/or women in other places, is the Quran only referring to men in regards to how much is sin is meted for backbiting?


texts: Quran 55:29-31 interpretation "yas aluhu"

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I want to ask about What is the interpretation of Quran 55:29 and the relation with Quran 55:31?

Does the word "yas aluhu" here means to do dua  and the meaning "we will attend to you" means Allah SWT will attend to your dua? Am I interpreting correctly here or no?


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The hadith:

  It was narrated that Abu’d-Darda’ said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah has sent down the disease and the remedy, and He has created a remedy for every disease, so seek treatment (of illness) but do not treat (illness) with anything that is haraam.”  Narrated by Abu Dawood, 3874;

Islamqa says:

  It is classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.

But
Sunnah.com says :

  Da'if (Al-Albani)

I'm confused. Plz try answer with reference.


texts: What are the sources of Legislation in Shia Islam?

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TLDR: What sources of legislation are valid in Shia Islam? Given that Shia Islam varies greatly (asharis vs. rafidees). I will explain by an analogy in Sunni Islam what I'm looking for.

In Sunni Islam, there is consensus that you derive rulings from the following sources (in order, because of their strength of the higher level over the lower level):

Ayaat (verses) of Qur'an
Hadith (narrations) of Rasulullah
Ijmaa (consensus) of the scholars
Qiyaas (analogy)

After this, there's difference of opinion about what to use next. Each madhab, for example, differs after #4 about what source to use.

What's the equivalent in Shia Islam?

Also, I have heard that Shia Islam has its own "hadith" (narrations) attributed to Ali ibn Ali Talib (radiallahu anhu), the fourth Khalifah in Sunni Islam. Please weave that into your answer.


texts: If a person has haram money and he invests in the business, is the profit permissible for him?

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BY haraam ways I have earned money suppose ($1000) and invest this all money in a business.
What if I earn like $1500 through legal business and does a charity of invested money ($1000), then the profit income ($500) be will my income be halaal or haraam ?.


texts: I have a particular question regarding the listening and understanding the Quran. Is it permissible to listen to the Quran while working on a project? Will it affect me in any way and should I do it?


texts: Do I have to pay zakat, if I spend more than I earned in a year but have some savings?

texts: Do I have to pay zakat, if I spend more than I earned in a year but have some savings (on which I already paid zakat)?


texts: Did al-Qadi an-Nu'man write a book entitled "Al-Fiqh al-Akbar"?

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Al-Qadi an-Nu'man القاضي النعمان or Abu Hanifa al-Nu‘man ibn Muhammad ibn Mansur ibn Ahmad ibn Hayyun al-Tamimi (died 974 CE/ 363 AH) the Isma'ili jurist and official historian of the Fatimid dynasty. Had certainly writen a lot of books and papers to defend the Fatmid dynasty and the Isma'ili and in general Shi'a jurisprudence and belief.

Arabic Wikipedia says he first was a follower of the Maliki school of fiqh. His name certainly may create confusion with that of abu Hanifa the known sunni scholar and "founder" of the hanafi maddhab.

I wonder if he actually wrote a book entitled (or maybe referred to as) "Al-Fiqh al-Akbar", if so what is the topic of this book?

Also what books did he wrote about creed and aqeedah?


texts: Best way to save a marriage which has differences

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I been living with my wife family due to financial issues and (that my Mrs wanted me to move abroad for her education which is delayed since then till now due to many things) we had 2 times fight in which the families got involved. Now I see myself degraded in there eyes, I felt that because I see a lot of involvement in my relation and how they respond to me e.g. Whatever I say are felt on deaf years e.g my wife brother is younger then me and feel he is elder then me e.g. His response to me is very causal. Today my kid was in his arms crying, I told him to give it me. But despite replying me or giving it to me. He went and gave the baby to the mom. Much like this, things has happened in past and is happening. My Mrs say he is shy or he don't want to disturb you but I feel rudeness from my in laws, another example of me and Mrs is that I told her once while on family picnic that we need to eat the food here on pier but she resisted to go on and have it together with her family which she talked miles and ended up being no where as they were on other side. So another example of being ignored. Now this behaviour of my in laws and Mrs had shocked me, because tomorrow they will do like this in front of my kid when he is more sensible.
A little background, I got married while mother in law got divorced. The reason was she took a step to get her daughter married whereas the dad didn't think I was right guy (although dad left the family 2 years back, like ran away), I shifted to another country to help my wife with her studies and she persuaded me, but that didn't took place either coz she was carrying a child and she told me she can't do it. Later she helped her brother set up a fast food which was closed due to my in laws ego as to needing money. During which I was ignored and so was my child and her exams too again got delayed. She gave me a reason that "I need to do this for my kid", although my in laws are very sharp in defending themselves up and getting hyper whether is be a Islamic talk, or telling them right thing, or like I mentioned above.
The reason of this post is that I am almost had burnout in my marriage due to these reason and really stay stressed as to why I am not being listened too or obeyed and from my thread you may have seen I m not a talker or do argument. But now I really want to know Islamic way to fix my marriage as I see it going down badly in terms on decision and maybe her parents story repeating with me.
Is going away better for me? Should I do istakhara to ask Allah what is better for me (even though I don't know what to ask) or should i talk to some Imam.
P.s - The thread might sound a little personal but I couldn't find a way to open up.


texts: Is leather haram if the animal dies a haram way?

texts: I am wondering whether leather is halal or haram if the animal dies or is killed in the wrong way? I got a couch that was made of leather, I took it but I did not want it in the house or to be sat on because I think it is haram.


texts: How to deal with a Wife asking for mehar after she has forgiven it?

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A nikaah took place in which half of the mehar was paid and half was decided to be paid later.

However after a year the wife said to the husband that she forgives the remaining portion of mehar and she doesn't want it. After 3 years divorce took place between this couple and the husband gave her talaaq.

Now after 6 months the wife is asking for the rest of her mehar, insistently saying that she wants it as she needs it. The husband, however says this mehar is not due on him now because she had already forgiven him the remaining portion of mehar.

How should this matter be resolved?


texts: My name is Farhan Alim. Al- Aleem as we know that the name of Allah. Now my question is that can i use the word Alim in my name? Is it permissible in Islam? What scholars say about it?


texts: Is there any rule that husband and wife should control themselves having sex or kisses in the month of Ramadaan.

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Assalam Va Allaikum

Can husband and wife may continue to carry their love even during the month of Ramazaan?
During Ramazaan, are they supposed to keep a little distance?

Can I please have any reference?


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Assalamualaikum,,
Why Quraan

  (69:48, And Indeed, The Quraan is reminder for righteous)

is giving reminder to righteous, what does it mean, why a righteous need a reminder?
Similarly,

  (51:55 And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers)

, why reminder to believers? It can benefit non-believers,
What these two verses of Quraan saying, by reminding righteous/believers. Kindly explain.

Thanks & Regards
Mohammad Azharuddin


texts: Can anyone see a devil? Is it possible? If someone saw a devil then what are the consequences? And what are the reasons that why that specific person saw a devil?


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Possible Duplicate:
  Where does Islam stand in Internet Piracy?

This is a very common question. Is Anything illegal by laws haram?
Mp3 is one issue. Downloading illegal mp3 is strictly illegal by laws.
What about jail-breaking the iphone? US courts say it is legal. But Apple does not think so.


texts: What does Qur'an or Hadith says regarding the correct methods of disposing the Qur'an?

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To dispose of the Qur'an, some claim it should be:

Burned, or
Wrapped in a clean piece of cloth and buried, or
Disposed of in a flowing river.

Please give a reference to the Qur'an or Hadith regarding the correct methods of disposing the Qur'an.


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Quote from the Holy Qur'an: Az-Zumar (39:53)

۞ قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ

Quote from the Holy Qur'an: Az-Zumar (39:53)

(Dr. Mustafa Khattab)
Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Translated by Ahmed Raza Khan.

Proclaim (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), “O my* slaves, who have wronged themselves, do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy; indeed Allah forgives all sins; indeed He only is the Oft Forgiving, the Most Merciful.” (All Muslims are truly the slaves of Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him.)

There is a bit of confusion in this interpretation as I'm not eligible to judge anyone as both of them are tremendously knowledgeable.

I wanna know what most of the scholar's interpretation of this ayah.

Is this act of questioning here allowed on SE?


texts: After separation, my husband tried to rape our daughter; can I get a divorce?

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I have been married for 15 years we have 3 children, the 1st child is now 14 and she is a girl and my husband tried to rape her due to that we have not been living together past six months and I (the wife) now want a divorce and to get married again.

What should I do?  Please give me the right path as one wrong information could lead to sins of a lifetime.


texts: Is there any exception that consuming alcohol or alcoholic foods is OK?

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Actually I have few questions relating to alcohol consumption. They are so related that I feel they should be at one place.

What is the purpose of Allah in making alcohol haram?
Is it OK to drink alcohol if that purpose is still met?
There are cough (and other) medicines which contain alcohol. They are not wine or something like that. Is it ok to take that medicine in cough?
Some foods in which a little amount of alcohol is mixed to make the food soft and cook earlier. Alcohol is volatile and evaporates on heating. Is it ok to eat that food?


texts: Why is murder considered a major sin when taking and giving life is only in the hands of Allah?

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Murder is considered as a Major Sin in Islam, because taking and giving life is only in the hands of Allah.  (Please correct me if I am wrong.)

Anything that happens has to be according to the will of Allah.  Likewise, whatever happens to a person is written by Allah in his fate (Again, please correct me if I am wrong.)

If that is so, that means the murder of the person was already written by Allah in his fate and had Allah's acceptance.  Then why it is considered major sin?


texts: is fratricide between princes permissible?

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I have been studying Ottoman history for more than a year now (particularly 16th Century). I constantly come across the tradition of fratricide. According to a book I bought at a Museum in Istanbul, some sixty princes were strangled to death by their brother in the years leading to the collapse of the Ottoman Caliphate, after Mehmed II (The Conquerer) supposedly made it permissible in the Law of the land.

The rationale being that it was better for a sultan to kill his brothers than to risk the stability of the empire which may arise from power struggle.

With all the Mufti's at their disposal, and with the height of Islamic knowledge the Ottoman's were surrounded with, I am eager to understand if whether or not killing a sibling prince is even remotely permissible or justifiable, even pre-emptively, to secure the future of a Caliphate?

  "However, the famous article from Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror's Law of Governance states that "Any of my sons ascend the throne, it acceptable for him to kill his brothers for the common benefit of the people (nizam-i alem). The majority of the ulama (muslim scholars) have approved this; let action be taken accordingly." -- Daily Sabah (amongst others)


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The other day I donated to a Christian "get kids off drugs" charity.  The Quran says to do good deeds, and the charity seemed consistent with Muslim values, so when they asked for a donation, I obliged.

Question: Is it acceptable for Muslims to donate to Christian charities?

Maybe I'm overthinking this.  I don't view Christians as adversaries, but I wonder if it's inappropriate to donate to Christian charities, who may go on to use the money to teach about Jesus in ways that are inconsistent with the Quran.


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I hear and read a lot about magic in islam, but I've never known anyone who knows how to do it?

Does Islam have some sample magic that one can try out?

For example, I was given a Quranic cures book once, in which you can find many Quranic cures.  One of them is this:

ECZEMA:  Recite (Quran 23:14) 21 times daily for 41 days in the morning and evening, blow on water and drink.

Is that an example of Islamic magic?


texts: What is the evidence for dispense of the prayer or the taharah if it is not possible to perform ritual purity?

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In the fatwa islamweb #135469 -which I used as a reference for my answer on How could a Muslim pray from the Moon? it is said:
This is my own translation take it carefully

  فذهب جمهور العلماء إلى أن صلاة فاقد الطهورين واجبة لحرمة الوقت ولا تسقط عنه مع وجوب إعادتها عند الحنفية والشافعية، ولا تجب إعادتها عند الحنابلة، أما عند المالكية فإن الصلاة عنه ساقطة على المعتمد من المذهب أداء وقضاء.
  The majority of scholars came to the conclusion that a person who has neither access nor ability to use any of both (ritually) cleaning objects (water and soil) is ordered due to the order of respecting the time for prayers and it isn't dispensed on him, while it is necessary to redo it (later) according the view of the Hanafis and Shafi'is, while the Hanbalis say it is not necessary to repeat it. While the Malikis say according to the established madhhab that this prayer is dispensed on him both as an actual due or as qada'.

As I believe that each view should have an evidence or proof I'm interested in the evidences of both views.
An explanation of the part of fatwa or quotes of other views would be great.


texts: Why do we have to believe in Jinn? العقيدة vs الايمان

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I'm looking for a reference. As we all know that the Iman الايمان according the well known hadith of Jibril (for example in Sahih Muslim) doesn't include the belief in Jinn! I would like to know if there's a clear reference quoting that we have to believe in them.

EDIT:
I know they are quoted in Qur'an and i have no doubt about their existence because of this, but i have a problem: as for me a believer is the one who believes in Allah, in His angels, in His Books, in His Apostles, in the Day of Judgment, and you affirm your faith in the Divine Decree about good and evil. which are mentioned in Hadith Jibril. But in 'Aqida ('Aqeeda) books Jinn are quoted and this makes me think that 'Aqida العقيدة is set higher than Iman (faith)! While i don't know of any hadith quoting 'Aqida!

Maybe i should add this: Is 'Aqida higher placed then Iman: If so, when am i a m'umin (a believer) then?

I hope now i made things clear!


texts: Is the word "jihad" specific to holy struggles or is it a generic word?

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For example, if I was talking about struggling with math homework, or I was at war with another country for purely economic reasons, would the word 'jihad" be appropriate? By definition, does the word refer to a holy struggle?

About the possible duplication of this question: I don't know how that question is even remotely like mine other than that they both use the word jihad. I don't care about the obligation to follow jihad. I want to know if I am an Arabic speaking child, if I struggle with math, is that a jihad.


texts: Is spelling the name "Ali" as "Alee" wrong?

texts: My surname is Ali and I spell it in two ways: "Ali" and "Alee". But my friend says "Alee" is wrong and I should spell it as "Ali". Why this spelling is wrong? Can anyone help us? I am so curious about this because it is the name of a great personality and I do not want to misspell it.


texts: Can anyone please let me know the Zikr and amal after 5 Salah from Sahih Hadith. I would be happy if you kindly break it down by prayer times, like Fajr, Zuhr, Asar, Magrib and Isha.


texts: Can you dedicate a book to your parents or children?

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Assalamualaikum...
I often see that the authors dedicate their books to their parents or beloved one.And one of the muftis in our country say that you can't dedicate anything to anyone as dedicate means sacrifice.And his logic is that every sacrifice should be for Allah..
So according to his it's a shrik.


texts: In there any related Sunnah or hades about stones that we often wear.can woman wear them?


texts: A friend once asked me if it would be better for the Non-muslims who don't convert to Islam rather than live under Islamic law. And I said that I didn't know if our laws are better for the non muslims or their own laws are better for themselves as it occurred to me that their own laws would give them religious freedom but ours would not. Is this a statement of kufr by saying that the laws of Allah are not the best?


texts: What are the details on shaving pubic hair, and is my shaving valid?

texts: Is  it obligatory to shave within 40 days? Does not shaving really nullify all your good deeds or is that a myth?  Do you have to remove pubic hair from the roots? I use a razor and it does not allow me to. I am 13 years old and waxing is too harsh for me now even though it removes hair from the roots. Shaving already irritates my skin. I shave until you can't see the hair but if you run your hand on it you can feel the stubs of hair. Please help me as I do not want to lose good deeds or do something wrong. Thank you


texts: Did earlier prophets also travel on buraq?

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Anas (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) said, “I was brought the Buraq, a tall white beast, bigger than a donkey, smaller than a mule. It could place his hooves at the farthest boundary of his gaze. I mounted it until I arrived at Bayt Al-Maqdis. I tied it at the ring where the Prophets tied it before (i.e. Buraq Wall or the Western Wall). I entered Masjid Al-Aqsa Sanctuary and prayed 2 rak’ah there…” (Muslim)

A longer version is available at sunnah.com.

Do we have evidences from hadith for information of travel of earlier prophets on buraq?


texts: Do someone need to explicitly tell about their conversion to islam?

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Assalamu alaikum,

I'am new to this community. Sorry for this personal question. I fell love with non muslim woman. After I convincing her and told about Islam and it's beautiful she ready to convert into islam. But she afraid of society. She doesn't want to know about her conversion to islam for a while. Due to society. Is it necessary to explicitly announcing her conversion? or Does she can be a good muslim without telling them to anyone?

Please give me your opinion.


texts: Why will they ask question if Allah knows everything?

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I found this hadith but I'm confused why they will ask question. If Allah(S.W.A) knows everything about us.
This is hadith
"The two angels who are charged with questioning come to him and ask him what he used to believe in in this world, who was his Lord, what was his religion and who was his Prophet.If he gives a good answer, that is good, but if he does not answer them they inflict a severe and painful beating on him. "

Why will someone be punished based upon these questions??


texts: Is it possibly to remarry my wife after three talaqs?

texts: I was married with my ex-wife for 18 years. Before we got married my ex-wife was pregnant. As it was a void one, I gave talaq and remarried her once again. Subsequently, we were living happily until we encountered some differences and again I gave talaq. Subsequently we remarried again and was stable for sometime. Finally in 2012 I gave talaq again. I want to remarry her. However we have had technically 3 talaqs; my question is whether it is possible to marry her without her marrying another person?


texts: Is there a hadith to the effect of "if a Muslim prays but will not stop committing sins... his prayers have no effect"?

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When I was a child, I had heard a hadith the meaning of which was as follows:

  Prayers keeps one away from sinning. If a muslim performs his prayers
  but will not stop committing sins or habitual sins. Then his prayers had no effect and will not be accepted.

I am not sure if this hadith even exists in the books. I searched to find it but failed. I am believing to conclude that this hadith may not exist. Still if someone knows about any reference, I would really appreciate to know.


texts: We made every living thing from water. Are Jinns "living" things?

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The Qur'an says:

  And that We have made every living thing out of water [21:30]

Aren't jinn living things? What are they made of? Isn't it a contradiction with the the following verse?

  and the jinn We had created before from flaming fire. [15:27]


texts: In some countries, some people say, that humans eat whale meat is tradition. Is whale meat halal as human food?


texts: Is it halal as a sunni to prefer Ali over Abu Bakr, Umar and Othman (Radiallahu anhum)

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A salam Alaykum
Basically that is my question, is it halal for sunnis to prefer Ali over them?
Is it halal for me to say that if i was alive i would choose to support Ali for Khalifa over the other Rashidun?


texts: Is hiring a non-Muslim maid permissible?

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Can Muslims hire a maid for tasks such as sweeping rooms, washing utensils, cooking food, serving food, etc.?  We have a Christian maid who does all home errands except for cooking. Can we ask her to cook food for us too?

Please provide authentic source for your answer if possible.


texts: Is Salaat an-Nabi (Darood) acceptable before Adhaan?

texts: Some Muslims do this practice of reciting the Salaat an-Nabi or "Darood Sharif" as it is called in the Indian subcontinent. Is this halaal according to the Book of Allah (the Qur'an) and the Sunnah please?


texts: Died in war for saving own country, will he be considered as martyr?

texts: If someone muslim in military died in war for sake of saving their country. Will they considered as (Many people claim) martyr? And will they get paradise for that?


texts: How to tell the difference between an Angel and Jinn?

texts: It is said that angels and jinns can shapeshift into any animal. That being said ; how can I identify whether an animal is an Angel, JINN or actual Animal  ?


texts: Understanding the Ruling on being in an isolated place for opposite gender

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I came across this fatwa and I can understand to the point that it is forbidden to be in 'an isolated Place' in which a man and a woman will be together based on the hadiths in the fatwa .

But in what contexts were these hadiths told by the prophet (pbuh) ?
Can you state some situations where else the word 'khalwah' has been used ? (During the time of prophet)

What are other fatwas or interpretations of these hadiths ?(Sunni opinions)

If I take this fatwa too seriously, I cannot enter even shops where there is only a female sitting, same would apply for my sister/mother/wife who would want to shop. Neither can I enter in a taxi which would be driven by a female.
Also, if I am walking on an isolated street and a woman is Approaching, I must suddenly run away to the closest shop that has at least a male. The practicality of such fatwas is really questionable.
My purpose of asking this question is to simply categorize the places I visit.
For me the definition of isolated place is where you intentionally go with the expectation that no one else can know your presence with the woman.(examples: an isolated field visit purposely, locked room etc)
The places that do not fall in this category of isolated places: shops, taxis, streets, common rooms in offices/schools where anyone can enter exit/enter anytime etc.


texts: What is the profit margin on selling good in Islam?

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Salaam,
I am trying to start up a book selling business, but am unsure of what the profit margin should be Islamically? (I have read it should be a third).
Can anyone clear this matter?
Jazak Allah Khair


texts: What is the authentic hadith about reciting 1000 ayats of Qur'an in Qiyaam?

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Recently, I heard the imam of a masjid say that they're planning to plow through 1000 ayaat of Qur'an during a certain night of laylatu-al-qadar because of a hadith that specifically mentions reciting 1000 verses with a certain reward.

I didn't get a chance to ask him which hadith it is. I couldn't find it when I searched online. What hadith is he probably alluding to?


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I have done a lot of research on this verse, on the internet, but still haven't found a pleasurable response. The verse states:
"So if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed unto you, then ask those who read the book (sent) before you. The Truth hath indeed come to you from your Lord, so be not of the doubters.”

2 question comes in my mind when looking at this verse:

Why exactly does Allah mention the doubt in our prophet mind?
What exactly does it mean when Allah says "ask those who read the book (sent) before you"...as in ask the people of the gospel or the Torah?

I hope you can clarify this verse for me so that it eliminates some doubts in my mind. If there's a better, English VERSION, of the tafsir if anyone finds can please link it in the comments below.

Jazakallahu Khair.


texts: At prayer time, when reading the Kuran, can Shaitan misguide me?

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When I read the Quran, negative thoughts are produced in my mind about parents. Then I feel guilty, but this thought is not going away. What can I do according Qur'an and sunnah?

Can Shaitan trick me to misguide me?


texts: My husband often wants me to be totally naked when he is at home. What is the 'awrah between husbands and wives?


texts: What kind of إِصْرً Allah put on people before us?

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In سورة البقرة, it is said (part of ayah 286);

  رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى
  الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا

Basic translation goes like this;

  Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon
  those before us. (Sahih International)

Can you explain what kind of إِصْرًا this statement is talking about?


texts: Explanation: why Uthaman RA did not marry hafsa?

texts: I would like to have some explanations on why Uthman RA decided to not marry Hafsa RA.  What elements made him decide not to. I have read a few posts about the story but none of them has an explanation on Uthman decision.


texts: If your last words were the shahada and you committed suicide, would you still enter heaven?

texts: My friend recently hurt herself but instead of calling an ambulance, she just lied in bed and kept repeating the shahada. I later asked why and she told me she wants to enter heaven but cannot stand her life and hates herself. So if you committed suicide but your last words were the shahada, would you still enter heaven?


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The 17-th item in Major Sins by Al-Dhahabi is Arrogance, Pride, Conceit, Vanity And Haughtiness (ref.).  He references the Qur'an and Sunnah, e.g.:

...Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.  -- Qur'an 31:18
The Messenger (pbuh) said, "Arrogance is belittling to admit the truth and considering people inferior.  [Reported by Muslim.]

Question: Does telling people you have an academic credential amount to arrogance?
More or less implicit in telling people you have an academic credential is a claim that one is "superior" at the relevant topic than the general population.  For instance, someone with a PhD in medicine might be better than 99% of the population at medicine.  But this is counter-balanced by the fact that people are better at some things than others.


texts: is there any verse or hadith regarding thinking about Allah' s nature and existence

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I heard once that, it is not allowed for a person to think much or more about Allah (God) as it could lead him/her to disbelief.

Is there any verses in the Quran or hadiths regarding or relating to the above claim?

It is said that the knowledge about Allah should be limited to the knowledge about him in the Quran.


texts: What is the authenticity of this statement by Umar, "There is no Islam except with jama’ah"

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I found the following saying of Umar RA , is this authentic and is it applicable even today? :

  “There is no Islam
  except with jama’ah,
  and no jama’ah
  except with imarah
  (leadership), and no imarah
  except with ta’ah
  (obedience).”

Also please let me know whether the saying is sahih hadith and is it even found in any reliable books and are there any other related hadith which support or refute this ?

Also if possible give the context in which this was said.


texts: Is the congregational prayer void if the place where the prayer leader stands encroaches upon public property?

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Is the congregation prayer of everybody void, if the place where the imam of that prayer stands and prostrates upon encroaches on public property (say, the side walk) of which they haven't acquired any permission from the concerned authorities?

Would the ruling on the above be the same, if the place encroached on some private property for which they had no permission or have usurped?

Assuming that the place on which the other members of the congregational are standing and prostrating is legally acquired (say a mosque) or they have the permission to do so.

Source required


texts: Is performing namaz mandatory in order to go to heaven?

texts: My 20 years brother died without much knowledge about Islam and he was not doing namaz (salah). However, he was very kind, helpful and good human being. What will happen to him? Will he be punished by God?


texts: For an ill relative with cancer, what is the best form of recitations in the place of ruqyah from a distant place to aid recovery?

texts: I have a relative who was just diagnosed with cancer and symptoms just began to occur. Since I live hundreds of miles away, I am unable to be with the person. My understanding is that ruqyah is normally done where the ill person is. What is the form of recitations which can be done remotely for the person who has cancer during the early stages? Does the ill person have to be notified, duas and recitations for their recovery are being made for him/her for them to have a benefit in the healing process?


texts: If i share Islamic Content on YouTube and if i block abusive advertisement will the earning will be halal for me ?


texts: I wanted to know wether it is haram for a women to use a razor to shave facial hair. And if it is  not where does it say in hadith ir the quran


texts: Is the-Abaser a good translation for Al-Khāfiḍ, one of the beautiful names of Allah?

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According to the wikipedia entry on the Names of Allah a Name of Allah is the following:

  الخَافِض   Al-Khāfiḍ   The Abaser  56:3

How is this to be understood as a Beautiful Name?


texts: Wearing womens clothing as a teenage boy

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Assalamualakum, I am a 14 year old boy(not sure if age matters for the subject) recently I have recieved some clothing that turns out to be fabricated for women, a jacket, a shirt and undergarments (yes, I know but they look masculine) that are all comfortable and don't look necessarily femanine. I was wondering if I could wear these without the intent of imitating women of course, I also heard the hadith against doing this but I also heard that that hadith was weak and abandoned.

Please help me, alhamdulillah


texts: If you do not know what is haram how can you tell?

texts: I was looking at a sweet packet for my children but I never knew what was haram and what was halal. How can i tell?


texts: I travel around the city for 5 hours, am I exempted from fasting?

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My job comprises of me having to travel in a car, drop at a location and walk for some minutes distributing flyers and then the car comes and drops me at another location I keep doing this for 5 hours in the morning. From what I read people who travel a distance of 80 KMs are exempted from taking fast.

Does my case fall in that condition if the total distance is around 80 kms and am continuously on the move?


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Assalam-o-Alaikum brothers and sisters.

I am a new married person. It's about 8th week of my marriage. I came here with my wife for Umrah. When we were coming from my country; my wife ate medicine for stopping her periods. Now we did Umrah and our all Ibadaats Alhamdulillah. I came to know that my wife is on her periods now and her periods started on 17th May 2018 (1st Ramadan) and she is still on her periods (high bleeding till date). Like it's about her 13th day of continous period today.

Please guide me what to do? Is she ill or what; i am very tensed about her health? Can we intercourse in this state (she has bleeding)?

JazakAllah Khair.


texts: Well as the question says, is it permissible to show the waist? (with pants covering the lower body of course)


texts: I am Muslim and i saw something online about prophet Muhammad that made me  upset so i started researching about his life and his wives online. I had some negative feelings toward him but I quickly stopped. I feel guilty, does this make me a disbeliever now?


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Assalamu Alaykum Brothers and Sisters
I have a question regarding oaths which has been bothering me for a while since I can't really wrap my head around it.
If made an oath, then broke it, then made an oath again on the same thing/topic, then broke it again, would I have to expiate for both oaths or just for once since I swore on the same thing both times?


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Jesus and Mary in Christianity is Prophet Isa and his mother Maryam in Islam; see Jesus in Islam.  It seems Christianity doesn't have the same restrictions as Islam regarding depictions of Jesus, and they're everywhere, particularly around Christmas.

Muslims avoid looking at images of Prophet Muhammad, but appear less adverse to images of Prophet Isa.  There's this question Are Christian images of Jesus sacrilege?, which is currently unanswered.  However, I'm interested in a different question which might also play a role:

Question: Are Christian depictions of Jesus and Mary considered accurate?


texts: Question about the six days where the earth was created?

texts: There is a question that is bothering me for some time.... I know that Allah tell the thing to be and it happen. So he can create anything instantaneously. What is the best explanation why Allah say in Quran that the creation of earth took 6 days?


texts: Sajah bint Al-Harith ibn Suayd declared her prophethood during the apostasy movement and even married Musaylimah. However, when Khalid bin walid crushed the movements around Sajah, she converted to Islam. Is there any account of her life after her conversion to Islam ?


texts: Are relations on Earth not valuable for Muslims?

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Someone said to me that according to Islam a person lives a small part (1/infinity) of his life on Earth and the remainder after he dies in a new place (infinity).  He said, the best parents get rewarded there by God and  the best sons are rewarded etc., before entering to the new place.

If he is selected to enter paradise after this life, they get new partners and they live with their partners without being worried about their death.

Is it really like someone playing in some drama?  In dramas they play some roles for a short interval of time and after that they go back in to their original life?

I mean, are relations on Earth not valuable as this life is temporary?


texts: What is the significance of saying: "Mustafa", after saying the name of the Messenger (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him)?

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As-salaamu 'alaykum, wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

As the question states, I was wondering what the significance is of saying "Mustafa" after, for example, the name of our Prophet - peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.


texts: Is there an obligatory amount of Quran that should be read?

texts: I am wondering if it is necessary to read Quran. I read somewhere that one must complete the Quran at least every 40 days, is this true or not?


texts: Does reciting fatiah and gifting rewards to the dead actually help them?

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Does reciting Surah Fatiha once and Surah Tauheed three times and after that gifting thawab to dead people, actually help the dead in hereafter?

I want to know the hadiths in favour of this custom.

Note: Both Shia and Sunni views are welcome.


texts: Does one have to say the words of divorce to be divorced?

texts: I will like to divorce my wife, I have not spoken to her for 1 and a half months.  If I do not speak to her for 6 months to a year, would we be considered divorced? or do I have to say the words in front of her?


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I have been asking Allah swt for healing of my sister whose healing seems impossible for. I pray every Tahajjud and 5 prayers along with keeping sabr and a lot of faith. WE have asked forgiveness from the bottom of our hearts and pray every dua possible. Its been 4. 5 months and we have been breaking from inside. We have given sadqa and have kept our 100% believe in Allah. Allah SWT seems to be doing the opposite every time we ask for something.Allah swt has had our hopes high and we thought she is better but she seems to become bad just after we become happy. always asked to give sister health in this world itself and to not replace her with something better as there is nothing better than your own sister. Should I ask the opposite to what I always ask as everything seems to be happening differently.
Love from Mumbai


texts: Is there any hadith which says you may get glad tidings of Jannah in dreams?

texts: I red or heard a few stories that people were told in dreams they will enter Jannah, is there any hadith which says you may get glad tidings of Jannah in dreams?


texts: Where to find linguistic tips on quranic translations?

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I'm trying to read Quran, and I need to be able to understand the original Arabic at some places. For example, the verse that says:

إِنَّكَ لَمِنَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ

You see in many places that it's been translated as "you're truly one of the messengers".

Now I can map "truly" to "innaka", and "one of the messengers" to "minalmorsalin". However I fail to understand what "la" means there. I Googled around and found that "li" means belonging to, yet that's far from what I see here.

Do we have a website that explains translations, presents etymology, gives lingual rules, and provides tips on hermeneutics, instead of merly presenting the final product?


texts: If we had access to the original Bible, would we still need the Qur'an?

texts: I am willing to accept the argument that one shouldn't trust the bible as it has been changed so many times. There are many inconsistencies in the bible, but what if we had the original bible? What if we had access to the original texts, would we still need the Qur'an? I mean Why debate when all we need to do is go to the source of the text.


texts: Slaughtering while blood fall into a hole

texts: Is there a law or recommendation to slaughter into a hole in order the blood will go inside, against ghost etc.? I saw it practised in some places (see here an example) but I'm looking for sources or information about it.


texts: What is the Islamic view of 'Chimera'? Who will their children belong to as per Sharia?

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A chimera is essentially a single organism that's made up of cells from two or more "individuals"—that is, it contains two sets of DNA, with the code to make two separate organisms. One way that chimeras can happen naturally in humans is that a fetus can absorb its twin.
I stumbled across a 2015 case where a child's DNA turned to be his uncles and not his father. But what was more shocking was that the father didn't have a brother.
What science learned from this changed our entire perspective. The father was a chimera who absorbed his fraternal twin, who also happened to be a male. Inside, the father’s sperm was 90% himself and 10% his twin brother.
His son only inherited the absorbed brother’s sperm, though. From this, a man who was never born managed to have a child of his own.
From an Islamic perspective, I'd like to inquire who can we consider the father to be?
Link: https://time.com/4091210/chimera-twins/
P.S
I understand that such genetic details might not have been available 1400+ years ago. But do the ulema of today have any ijtehad on such matters from Hadiths?


texts: Does Islam explicitly allow one to break the rules if there is no other option?

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After I asked this question, I got a comment -

  you can eat pork if you're in a desert and dying of hunger.

Is there evidence in Holy Quran or hadith that one can break the rule if there is no other option or our life is in danger. Note there are two conditions:

Break the rules because there are no other options. For example if you are in sky you cannot face kabbah for prayer. So you have to break the rule.
You break the rule because you life is in danger. If you do not break the rule, you are likely to die.

Another example:

If you think lie can save your life, you should lie.


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Most of the time, when reading the description of weak Hadiths (Take this Hadith as an example), I read that narrator x had weak memory or narrator x was not of a sound character. I have 2 questions which I'll will try to summarise in 2 separate points so that they can be better understood & answered:
1 - How did Imam Bukhari know that a person (Asim Abdur Rahman, e.g, in the above Hadith) who existed 150 years before him had weak/strong memory or bad/good character?
The maximum Imam Bukhari would have done was to ask 50 people who were alive at his time but how do the person whom Imam Bukhari was asking knew that Asim Abdur Rahman had good memory & good character? One might say, at that time, there were no sects and Emaan was pure but there were hypocrites even at the time when Prophet() was alive & before Imam Bukhari - Mutazilah, Khaarijites, Murji'is, Jahmis, and many deviant sects had already emerged!
Again, how would Imam Bukhari know that the person whom he is currently narrating from, is not a hypocrite from inside or he is not pretending to be good from outside? And how a person who existed 150 years ago had good memory and good faith?
2 - Continuing the previous point, Imam Hanifa's school has most followers in Islamic history but we read in Imam Bukhari's books that (not verified by me, verify it yourself):

Imam Hanifa was a Murji'i (Tareekh-al-Kabeer, under the biography of Numan Bin Thabit)
When Sufyan ath-Thawri heard news about
the death of Imam Abu Hanifa, he said: ‘Praise be to Allah that such a
man had died as he was gradually destroying Islam. There could not be
a worse person born in Islam (Tareekh-al-Sagheer).

Imam Bukhari was wrong regarding the judgement of Imam Hanifa! And this again goes back to the first point, how did Imam Bukhari know what another person was thinking inside, or that he was not pretending to be righteous, or that maybe, he thought someone is good but in reality, he was bad or vice verse (e.g Imam Hanifa), and someone who died 100 years ago had good faith/memory?


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As most people know, the depiction of Muhammad has stirred up the hornet's nest quite a bit and to such a degree that NO pictures of him are shown in official media by fear of repercussions.

I had a discussion about this with a Muslim co-worker and he said that it's only a part of islam that takes offense in depiction of the Prophet (even a non-caricature one). In other parts it's disgraceful to NOT show pictures of him. Can anyone here clarify this?


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Why did imam shafi said it is only ' disliked' to build over the graves and not compeletly forbidden as is implied according to some hadiths?

https://www.islamweb.net/emainpage//index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=367924


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Where I say property, I mean, something physical which has value.  If the islamic definition of rent-able property is different, please let me know.

If I have property in the form of a house, I understand that I can rent this house out and get monthly payments in the form of USD until the house is returned to me, where the rental period is defined in a contract.  As far as I have read, this is apparently halaal.

My question is, if I have property in the form of gold, can I rent that gold out and get monthly payments in the form of USD until the gold is returned to me?  Where the rental period is also defined in a contract.


texts: Is polygamy strictly forbidden for women in Islam?

texts: Is there an ayet in Koran that prevents a woman from marrying more than one man ? If not, what's the general consensus on the topic ?


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Why does Allah punish unbelievers with hellfire for eternity, especially when he doesn't need to have anyone recognize or worship him?

Edit:The real question is why did it Allah make it such that we must worship him or burn eternally?


texts: After istakhara should we wait for dream or follow our feeling

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Till now I use to believe that istakhara is praying Isha prayer and praying the dua and going to sleep but this post invalidated that theory. The following is from that website

Some people mistakenly wait for a dream to give a clear sign as to what decision to make, but this is not true, and often times it never really happens. In fact, dreams may lead you away from what God wants you to do, as Satan might try to deceive you in your dreams.

I have always heard that you are shown a dream which you have to interpret to find what Allah is trying to tell you, but what is the right way to know what do to after istakhara?


texts: I know it's not allowed drawing human/animal.But I found no scholar saying drawing trees are not allowed.So why drawing trees are allowed?


texts: Accidentally asking for dua I don’t want in my mind

texts: It’s been a few days now I’ve been wanting something from Allah but then I’m getting these thoughts that are exactly the opposite of what I want. Will the negative duas be accepted? I don’t want them to but I’m worrying.


texts: Is it haram to touch any animal with your feet?

texts: My friend was petting a stray puppy with his feet. I told him don't do that. It is considered gunah. Because I heard that someone. But he told me it is not. And he asked me to provide him written document related to this matter in islam. Now I don't have anything such. And I am looking for an answer if yoh can help me


texts: Does Quran have contradictions in rulings regarding wine?

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Can the following be considered as a contradiction regarding the ruling on wine?

Ok to drink wine (4:43):

  يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا تَقْرَبُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَأَنتُمْ
  سُكَارَىٰ حَتَّىٰ تَعْلَمُوا مَا تَقُولُونَ وَلَا جُنُبًا إِلَّا
  عَابِرِي سَبِيلٍ حَتَّىٰ تَغْتَسِلُوا ۚ وَإِن كُنتُم مَّرْضَىٰ أَوْ
  عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ أَوْ جَاءَ أَحَدٌ مِّنكُم مِّنَ الْغَائِطِ أَوْ
  لَامَسْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ فَلَمْ تَجِدُوا مَاءً فَتَيَمَّمُوا صَعِيدًا
  طَيِّبًا فَامْسَحُوا بِوُجُوهِكُمْ وَأَيْدِيكُمْ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ
  كَانَ عَفُوًّا غَفُورًا

  O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are
  intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of
  janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you
  have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or
  one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have
  contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over
  your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning
  and Forgiving.

not Ok, it is from Satan (5:90-91):

  يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ
  وَالْأَنصَابُ وَالْأَزْلَامُ رِجْسٌ مِّنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ
  فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

  O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones,
  and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork:
  eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.

  إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ الشَّيْطَانُ أَن يُوقِعَ بَيْنَكُمُ الْعَدَاوَةَ
  وَالْبَغْضَاءَ فِي الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَيْسِرِ وَيَصُدَّكُمْ عَن ذِكْرِ
  اللَّـهِ وَعَنِ الصَّلَاةِ ۖ فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّنتَهُونَ

  Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with
  intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of
  Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?


texts: I love drawing comics, they are my lively hood and I hope I can be one amidst all the logical careers I have to choose from. I know that drawing a person isn't good, but is okay if they are not realistic. The people would still include their eyes and noes and mouths, but I wouldn't give them tear ducts, or nostrils (depending on the panel) and I wouldn't show divisions in their teeth when I drew them (and its impossible to have one big tooth spanning your whole mouth so that's unrealistic right?). Also I draw "manga" which is the Japanese style of drawing comics where girls usually have unrealistically large eyes, and Guys have unrealistically long faces (and eyelashes are very undetailed). What I'm trying to say is, is it okay for me to draw comics if the people are unrealistic but not absurdly unrealistic? Thank you so much for taking your time to answer this!


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It seems there are different of opinions whether Mandeans just are the Sabians, or another group. Quoting wikipedia:

  Many scholars have identified the Sabians to be the Mandaeans

  Sabians in Wikipedia

Question: Are Mandeans considered Ahl-ul Kitab?


texts: Why scholars disagree on whether it's obligatory for women to veil their faces or not in Islam?

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While reading Surat Al-Noor, I came across the following verse:

  “And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear therof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons, their husbands’ sons, their brothers, or their brothers’ sons or their sisters’ sons, or their women or the servants whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex, and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O you Believers, turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

(*Bold emphasis is mine.)

It's apparent that face plays a central role when it comes to beauty in human beings. I wonder as to why some scholars deem it necessary for women to cover their faces while others don't? If covering the face is not necessary then why Allah said so in this verse? Please support your answer with authentic sources.


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Is using a bot to purchase items such as shoes or clothing haram? For example I know a person who has a bot, and can get me multiple shoes automatically from the official website. You enter your name, address, and credit card number into the bot, and when the item releases the bot basically enters all the info and automaitcally and makes the purchase instantaneously. These shoes are limited and sell out fast, so many people use bots. However on the retailers terms of use it says “Do not use automated technology to interact with the Platform.” This makes it against the terms of service but it is not against the law and is legal. I would like to re sell these items for a profit as there is a huge market for it and a lot of people and businesses do this aswell (sneaker reselling). Just want to know if this will be considered halal money or not.
Thank you


texts: Did revelations occur to people other than prophets as in the mother of Prophet Moses? If yes, why are they not considered as Prophets?

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While going through the below question:
Can Maryam be considered a prophet even though she's a female? Why or why not?
I came across this comment:

You may want to include the stance of Maryam as one of the four women
who completed iman, and that revelations occurred to other than
prophets ad in the mother of Mussa.

Can someone elaborate on it to help us understand it better.


texts: What is the punishment for stealing more than twice?

texts: I have read in a book that when a person steals once, his/her right hand is cut off. If he/she steals a second time than their left leg is cut off. But what if they steal a third time? I heard that there are many opinions on this. What is done if one steals a third time? And what do the scholars say about this?


texts: How is it possible that the coccyx does not decay at all? What if the body was cremated?

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IslamWeb.com write:

Asalamu 'aleykum.
There is a Hadith about the day of resurrection which states, that humans will be resurrected from the end part of their coccyx bone.
This Hadeeth is presented in Saheeh Al-Bukhaari and Saheeh Muslim on the authority of Abu Hurayrah may Allaah be pleased with him: The Prophet, said: "The whole (body) of the son of Aadam (Adam) will be consumed by the earth except for the tailbone, from which he was created and from which he will be created anew."
Another version of the Hadeeth was reported on the authority of Abu Sa'eed may Allaah be pleased with him: he asked: "What is it like, O Messenger of Allaah?” He said: "Like a grain of mustard." [Ahmad and Ibn Hibbaan] ...
Moreover, another Hadeeth reads: 'It is the first to be created and the last to decompose.' ...
That this tiny part of the coccyx bone which is usually mixed with dust and soil in the grave is rather intangible.  According to the apparent indication of the Hadeeth and its versions, this tiny part of the human body, the tailbone, which is as small as a grain of mustard, does not decay at all.

(sunnah.com reference for the first hadith)
My question is: How is it possible?
What if the body was cremated? That extreme heat will kill any living organism.
I really need an answer this has been bothering me for some time. The first part of the hadith is correct where it says that the coccyx bone is where creation starts, but the decaying is what is bothering me.


texts: Notifying someone that the food is haraam

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There was a situation the other day, where an acquaintance of mine was going to eat a bagel that he very much liked. Unknown to him, was that the bagel's ingredients contained gelatin. I looked it up to make sure and then I notified him.

I remember, once in the past, in similar situation, someone once told me something along the lines of "I shouldn't have told him because it won't be sin for him to eat the haraam since he didn't know, and that is was very unobvious."

Did I do the right thing, or how correct was that particular someone from the past?


texts: I am working in an online company. I know there is a cost price and a sale price so in this way the work is not haram. But second question is that I am working by sitting at home. I don't say I don't work totally. I manage customers and deal with the delivery man, but I'm still confused as to whether it is halal or haram?


texts: Does sinning on purpose and stopping salah affect person rizq in Islam?

texts: To be honest I use to pray and try not to sin and I had many pretty things in life. Now when I stopped salah and I admit i do small sins on purpose I start having problem sleeping at night and well I am not being productive or successful at all.Now I have problems every day and I feel weak


texts: How can I pray the full salah when stuck at a small airport for an extended period of time?

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I will be travelling very soon. I know the ruling whilst you are in flight where you can do a 2 rakat whilst sitting on the plane.

There will be 1 full day where I will be travelling in between airports (3 different airports) through short haul flights. The flights seem to fall where they depart just after the times for salah (Zhur, Asr, Maghrib).

In the airport, there will not be a place for prayer due to it being a small airport. The question I have is how can I pray the full Salah given this situation? Or should I just pray in the departure lounge whilst sitting?

What is the best thing to do? It's a bit of a conundrum - I cannot pray the full Salah due to the timing of the flight but at the same time since the flights are short haul flights, I want to try and pray the full Salah.

If it is permitted to pray short Salah whilst in flight (except for Isha since I will be in a hotel for the night), then how should I pray the Salah?

Zhur: 2 Rakat Fard
Asr: 2 Rakat Fard
Maghrib: 2 Rakat Fard

Is this how it is done when shortening the prayer whilst travelling?


texts: What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? (E.g. hypersexuality, nymphomania)

texts: What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? The Prophetic advice of fasting does not seem to be working in this case.


texts:
Salaam alaikum
Let's say I have 1,000 stocks. I sell 100 of them this year for $100 each. I pay 30% tax at the time of the sale. So I get $7,000 and pay $3,000 in taxes. Should I pay zakat on $10,000 or $7,000?


texts: We are not divorced but my wife married third time. Is her marriage allowed?

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I am my wife's 2nd husband. She got a talaaq from her 1st husband, and about 1 year ago she left me and declared she does not want to come back. I have made a decision which is my own that I am not giving her a divorce for simple reasons because Allah does not like it, and nor do I.

Now I heard from someone she is looking for another rishtaa, and I have proof that she still married to me i.e nikaah certificate and wedding photos. And she has told her family and friends that she has got a khullah from me, the truth I did not give her a khullah, because I have no contact from Islamic Shariah council. Because as you know khullah can only be done through them.

Now she found some one 3rd husband, but me and my wife are not divorced, is this marriage to her 3rd husband allowed?


texts: Is al Hakims Hadith collection Al Mustadrak reliable?

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Is al Hakims hadith collection Al Mustadrak reliable? I have read on Wikipedia that al dhahabi said it was better if he never complied it and ibn hajar was also dubious about it. al Hakim said about his book, that the sahih hadiths narrations are on par with bukhari and muslim?

If al hakim grades a hadith sahih can it be trusted without verification from al dahabi abridgement of the al Mustadrak?


texts: I didn't know I had to fast ramadan what do i do?

texts: I didn't know I had to fast, so I missed a ramadan, around a few years ago, what should I do?


texts: When one converts to Islam, do they have to make up prayers?

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When one converts to Islam, must they make up their prayer?
I have also wondered, in the situation of someone becoming a disbeliever, for example, for a day, would they have to catch up their prayers if they return to Islam sincerely?
Jazak Allahu Khayran, I am trying to improve my knowledge.


texts: Is it ok to do wudhu instead of taking a bath?

texts: I have a friend she has a phobia of bathing whenever she has to take a bath her cousin helps her in that because while bathing she suffers from anxiety attacks which makes it not possible for her to take a bath alone ....now her cousin is not available for 1 day can she just make a wudhu instead of a ghusl till her cousin returns and helps her in taking a bath?


texts: took 2 coffee mugs from workplace kitchen

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Assalamualikum,
Took 2 coffee mugs from a workplace kitchen 10 years ago in a different country. I do not know if it belonged to the workplace or a co-worker at the workplace. I have heard about the hadith where a shaheed was admitted to hell because he stole a cloak. I did repent and vow never to do such a thing again.
I was not a practicing Muslimah at the time I took the mugs. I did foolish things around that time. But in the last year or so, I have come closer to Allah and now I am a practicing Muslimah. I have taken hijab, fasting, praying 5 times and try to get up for tahhajud and ask for forgiveness.
I would like to beg for forgiveness from Allah for this act and want to make things right.
I still have the coffee mugs. I do not plan to return to the country of the workplace in the near future. I am not able to sleep at night because of this. Since I do not know who the owner is do I mail the coffee mugs to the workplace and ask them to leave it in the kitchen? What if mugs belonged to the person who does not work there anymore as it has been 10 years? Do I donate the coffee mugs because I do not know who/where the owner is ? Do I pay the price of the coffee mugs to the needy?
Jazāk Allāhu Khayran


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I have been reading that some scholars do not differentiate between 'illa العلة and sabab السبب in usul al fiqh, while others do.

Question:
What is the difference between 'illa and sabab in usul al fiqh?

Provide examples with verses.

If possible, also add which scholars that doesn't differentiate between the two terms, and which does. Also explaining how some of them conclude that there is or isn't a difference between the terms.

For instance the verse  5:91:

  إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ الشَّيْطَانُ أَن يُوقِعَ بَيْنَكُمُ الْعَدَاوَةَ وَالْبَغْضَاءَ فِي الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَيْسِرِ وَيَصُدَّكُمْ عَن ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ وَعَنِ الصَّلَاةِ ۖ فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّنتَهُونَ

if there is a difference between the terms; then maybe to comment whether this would be a sabab or 'illa.

All views are welcome, I do however hope that the one answering has been studying usul al fiqh or is familiar with it, i.e just linking to a website is not what i am looking for.


texts: Are people committing shirk when they say the world is ending?

texts: Are shaikh and other islamic scholar who keep saying the world going to end in 2019,2020,2050 etc in youtube or other sites committing shirk? In my opinion I think they are as far as I know only Allah knows when they world going to end or when's dajjal coming etc. So aren't they committing shirk by saying they know when the world going to end. I mean not even our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) knows about it. So how can they arrogantly claim the world ending in this year or that year or that going to happen etc.


texts: Is Dajjal natural evil? Did Allah created him evil to test mankind or his like satan chose to become evil by his own will?


texts: Can we pray after sex if we didn't ejaculate?

texts: Is it permissible to pray Salah if we have had sex but did not ejaculate? I am totally aware that we must shower in order to pray simply if we ejaculate.


texts: I want to write a fictional story that is set in a fictional setting created by me. It's a fantasy story, but it does not have things like magic. It simply has multiple sapient races (Dwarves, Elves, Humans) set in a fictional continent. Is this shirk? I am not creating any new religions. I have a disclaimer that everything in the novel is completely false.


texts: What is the ruling on completing the qur'an recitation by sharing the reading of quran?

texts: What is the ruling about reading Quran eg like completing one whole quran not by one person but sharing Juzz among family members or friends.


texts: How to love saying prayers / Salah / namaz?

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I say prayers but it's like I'm just performing a duty. I feel nothing while saying
prayers like if my heart is close. I want to:-

Say prayers with love.

I mean I do not want to feel blank while saying prayers.
My question is that how can I feel the connection between me and Allah? How to feel good after saying prayers and feel that I have done something really good. I mean,there should be a difference between saying prayers and not saying them. When I don't perform prayers,
I feel only a little ashamed.

Please also tell me to recite something to make heart soft.

I don't have habit, but I do sometimes listen to music, does music makes heart like stone?


texts: I understand that angels are definitely believers in some sense. But is it right to say statements like "I'm in the same religion as the angels"? There are big differences between Muslim humans and angels, but are angels considered Muslims? This would help me understand what being a Muslim means in such a broad sense.


texts: Is it permitted to claim a deduction on income taxes for charitable donations?

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I would like to know if it is permitted to claim a deduction on income taxes for charitable donations.

For example, United States tax laws allow for income deductions to be claimed for donations to non-profit, charitable organizations designated as 501(c)(3).  Most Islamic charities within the US present their non-profit status and provide their Tax ID numbers as additional evidence of this. Many other countries throughout the world, including predominantly Muslim countries, have similar laws.

I have heard that tax deductions for charitable donations can be considered haram as it provides a benefit to the donor.  In addition, I have found links online both for and against claiming tax deductions for charitable donations.

Is it permissible? Are there different rules regarding this for zakat and sadaqah?


texts: Can i get married without my dads consent

texts: I don’t have any issues with my dad, i want him to be there and all that but I don’t want his consent to get married, or any man’s. I find it incredibly misogynistic, my consent is the only consent that matters. So when i get married can i do it without my father’s or any man’s consent.


texts: Some translators translate 2:102 as: "(Allah sent these two angels to teach black magic so that people could save themselves from its harms", is this correct? if not than what is the meaning?


texts: Did prophet Muhammad saw ever give in to his anger?

texts: I know this is probably a very stupid question but today something happened with me and I was raging with anger and told myself, "Calm down your prophet never gave in to his anger". But then I realized what if it wasn't true I mean he was a human. If anyone could explain sorry for my bad English


texts: Did Aisha do anything wrong by taking a bath behind a screen in the presence of two men?

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Some of my Shia friends accuse Aisha (RA) of indecency by quoting the following hadith.

  Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 5, Number 251: Narrated Abu Salmah:

  Aisha’s brother and I went to Aisha and he asked her about the bath of
  the Prophet. She brought a pot containing about a Sa’ of water and
  took a bath and poured it over her head and at that time there was a
  screen between her and us.

Even though it seems that the men in question here are Mehram to Aisha. However the fact of her taking a bath in front of them still raises some eye brows.

The hadith in question seems sahih. If it really is a sahih hadith then I have the following question.

Question: Did Aisha (RA) do anything wrong by taking a bath behind a screen in the presence of two men?


texts: For the past a week or so I have been suffering from light brown or orange blood even though my period was due (late if counted 30 days) but I still prayed however today when I checked there was dark brown and a little bit later I checked again and saw red/dark red blood so I stopped praying however later now I only see dark brown blood (a lot but not exactly flowing or heavy) i dont know what to do..I am a teen. I told my mom but my mom said not to pray. I dont know if its period or not. Should I pray or not? I feel wierd like guilty as if I should pray but I dont. I feel like a bad person. Someone please help me


texts: What to do if I can't find the person whom I'm indebted some money to?

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I am indebted some money to a person whom I can't find. This debt is a headache to me.
I've looked for this person for some years now, but still no trace!!!

What should I do in this situation? I'm afraid if I would die before clearing the debts.


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This question was from a Hindu

That Islam is based on tawheed oness of Allah (god) if I believe that God has no image no idol not begotten doesn't have wife or child and believe in his uniqueness BUT don't accept prophet Muhammad saw and quran to be relevant to him, still do I have chance to enter jannah.

From my point of view he is correct because there are many hadiths which the PRIMORDIAL SIN in islam that puts you in hell for eternity is shirk and it will be not forgived otherwise you have chance....and there is hadiths which says a man came to prophet claimed that he has love for surah ikhlas then the prophet saw said your love for this surrah will enter you jannah ( indicating that to enter jannah aleast you have to be monotheist)


texts: If throwing the Quran into a garbage can is bad, how come Uploading companies can destroy the Quran ebooks?

texts: Most of the Quran books are printed in China like all things nowadays, so the question is what is the difference between throwing some printed Quran book (Made in China) in the trash can and deleting a Quran ebook from some cloud storage or an ftp etc. Any eArabs here?


texts: What to say before starting your prayers?

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I remember when starting prayers you say something before the Fatiha.

It was something like "Oh allah, I'm about to start praying Isha, please accept it" it was right after the Adhan and when you put your hands up behind your ears.

Can someone tell me what it was?


texts: What is the difference between إِثْم and ذَنب and سَيِّئَة which refer to sin?

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There are a number of Arabic words in Quran that refer to sin like: إِثْم and ذَنب and سَيِّئَة.

I am looking for the difference between them and their usage.


texts: What is the explanation of the event mentioned in Surat al-Baqarah verse 67-71?

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I think that sometime, somewhere I heard that Muslims should avoid asking so many details about faith and going deep in analyzing haram and halal. Arguments for this is mentioned in Surat al-Baqarah verse 67-71 (the verses which tells the story of slaughtering a cow) :

  67    And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: "Verily, Allah
  commands you that you slaughter a cow." They said, "Do you make fun of
  us?" He said, "I take Allah's Refuge from being among Al-Jahilun (the
  ignorant or the foolish)."

  68    They said, "Call upon your Lord for us that He may make plain to us
  what it is!" He said, "He says, 'Verily, it is a cow neither too old
  nor too young, but (it is) between the two conditions', so do what you
  are commanded."

  69    They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to us its
  colour." He said, "He says, 'It is a yellow cow, bright in its colour,
  pleasing to the beholders.' "

  70    They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to us what it
  is. Verily, to us all cows are alike. And surely, if Allah wills, we
  will be guided."

  71    He [Musa (Moses)] said, "He says, 'It is a cow neither trained to
  till the soil nor water the fields, sound, having no other colour
  except bright yellow.' " They said, "Now you have brought the truth."
  So they slaughtered it though they were near to not doing it.

Another arguments for avoid going in details and too much analyzing so deep is this hadith:

"Haram is clear, Halal is clear other thinks is Allah's mercy"

I really do not know if this is the right argument, and does this hadith exist at all?
So, I will love to hear the opinions of those who know more than me. Also, if this is the right view it could be the answer to many questions asked here.


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I have heard that, when you are swimming in the pool and some water enters into your body through your nose and you can feel that in your mouth.

actually i felt it while swimming.

So, the question is:

Does it affects the fast?


texts: Is it permissible to marry a banker's son?

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Is it permissible in Islam to marry a person whose parents are bank employees?

The groom is a very humble and down-to-earth person, as well as namazi.

Please help me out to find what Islam says about this.


texts: Does God decide when and how one dies? If one commits suicide, did God decide that earlier?

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Has God decided one's age? If so, has He decided how he will die and by whom he will be killed?

Suppose one commits suicide, did God decide that earlier? If so, who is to blame really?


texts: Is homosexuality or bisexuality allowed for women?

texts: When the Quran forbids homosexuality, it only addresses men, not women. Speaking of which, when the Quran permits polygamy to men, it only addresses men. Now, both of the verses only address men yet polygamy is forbidden to women but homosexuality/bisexuality is not permitted to women. Why is that?


texts: Did two or three angels visit Prophet Lut and Ibrahim?

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I noticed that "2 angels" and "3 angels" were mentioned in different sites.  Specifically, Islami City writes:

  Upon Lut’s prayer, Allah sent two angels in the form of men.  These angels visited Ibrahim before coming to Lut.

whereas Hadith of the Day writes:

  The three angels – said to have been Jibrael AS, Mikael AS and Israfil AS – then arrived at the outskirts of Lut’s AS town in the form of very handsome human beings.

Which is it? I tried to read Qu'ran and it said "the angels".


texts: Is Kanz al-Ummal byAli ibn Abd-al-Malik al-Hindi a authentic hadith collection? How many weak ahadiths does it have?


texts: Is marrying an orphan girl considered a greater good deed?

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Is it mentioned anywhere in the Quran or Hadith that marrying an orphan girl is a great thing?

I have heard that Allah loves those who take care of orphans. I did a lot of searching, but it speaks about taking care of orphan children and the rules associated with it.

I am not looking for an opinion, but an authoritative answer on this matter.


texts: Are four witnesses needed to convict a slave?

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Abd al-Rahman reported that 'Ali, while delivering the address said:
O people, impose the prescribed punishment upon your slaves, those who are married and those not married, for a slave-woman belonging to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had committed adultery, and he committed me to flog her. But she had recently given birth to a child and I was afraid that if I flogged her I might kill her. So I mentioned that to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and he said: You have done well. (Sahih Muslim 1705)

I didn't find any Hadith to establish that we need four witnesses to convict a slave for committing fornication or adultery. The Hadith above is silent on this. Is this requirement sought? Did the Prophet SAW punished the slave after hearing the testimony of four trustworthy witnesses? Or is it reserved only for the free?


texts: Can I play for a soccer club that is very near my home, as I can't go any further? But this club is called Saint Paul, and the soccer club is kind of religious to Christianity?


texts: Relationship and sex between a muslim woman and non muslim man

texts: Is a relationship and sex between a Muslim woman and non Muslim man permitted in Islam?


texts: Is the combined salat different from the normal salat?

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In the sunnah of the prophet, it is known that he would on occasion combine his salawat, especially when not doing so would cause hardship (e.g., travelling).  For example, the following practice was narrated by Ibn Abbas:

  The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed the noon and afternoon prayers together, and the sunset and Isha' prayers together without being in a state of fear or in a state of journey.

When this combined salat is performed, in what way (if any) does its form differ from the normal separated salawat?  As in, if one were to (hypothetically) combine the dhuhr and asr salawat, would they…

…pray a normal salat with eight rakat?
…pray a normal salat with four rakat, immediately followed by another normal salat with four rakat?
…pray a salat with eight rakat, with a taslim and/or takbir between the fourth and fifth rakat?
…none of the above?


texts: Do you need to wear Hijab or Niqab infront of elderly men?

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Do you need to wear niqab or hijab infront of elderly non mehram men?
References will be great !


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I just wanted to say that I am a teenage girl who is a muslim. I have not been very close to allah but I’m trying to get closer now. I started praying as much as I can and I even started learning more about islam. However, my mom is not muslim and is not very fond of me being very religious.  I try to pray before she comes home everyday so that she doesn’t find out. I am really scared to go to hell and I’m trying to do what’s right and serve allah. Please advice me on what to do. I tried speaking to her about it but she seemed unhappy. I know that respecting your parents is important in islam but obeying allah is important too. Please help me.
Thank you for taking the time and reading this.


texts: Things to know when visiting/attending a Mosque but you're not Muslim

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Back in 2014 I visited a mosque 3 times and the final time was very informative and a valuable experience. I'm thinking of attending again this Wednesday.

However it's been long time and I've forgotten the rules and etiquette (aside from the fact that you're not supposed to wear shoes inside the Mosque).

What is the dress code when attending a Mosque? And more specifically, are shorts appropriate? It is insanely hot in the middle of summer right now and I'd rather avoid wearing dress pants or jeans. Although I'll do it if I need to.

Is there anything else I should be aware of before I visit the Mosque?


texts: Is it permissible to develop online games which consume a lot of time?

texts: Some people spend a lot of time on playing online games. So is it ok for a Muslim to develop such  an online game and earn money from that game?


texts: Should a Hadith from people of Bid'at/innovations be trusted/accepted?

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Should a Hadith from someone in the chain of narration (Isnad) who practices a Bid'ah be accepted? I have heard that if it supports what he is practicing of Bid'ah then it is not accepted but if it does not support his practice it is OK.

What if he didn't create that Bid'ah/innovation, and he is trustworthy and truthful, does the practicing of this Bid'ah affect the transmission of Hadith he has?  What have scholars (looking for the views mainly of Bukari and or Muslim) said on this?


texts: Qur'an claims Muhammad (saw) performed no supernatural miracles?

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Quran claims that Muhammad (saw) performed no supernatural, verifiable miracles apart from the inspiration that he received.

The unbelievers say, 'Why has a sign (ayatun) not been sent down upon him from his Lord?' Thou art ONLY a warner, and a guide to every people. S. 13:7

They also say, 'Why has no sign (ayatun) been sent down upon him from his Lord?' Say: 'Surely God is able to send down a sign (ayatan), but most of them know not.' S. 6:37

Does this contradict with the hadith literature that narrates authentic reports of Prophet Muhammad (saw) performing miracles? For example, the splitting of the moon, spitting in the food so it feeds many people, water flowing from his fingers, spitting in the eye to heal it? etc etc


texts: Is it permissible to offer salah in a shirt that contains pictures?

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I have Shirt that contains a Cartoon picture, for better understanding "Living Thing Picture"

Can I offer Salah in it ?

If yes then it would be as normal as in simple dress? or will be consider as Makrooh or any thing else?

What if I dont have any other option but to left the salah, instead of offer in that shirt ?

Answer with Reference will be appreciated.
Jazak Allah


texts: Assalamu alaikum. I am a muslim and i am an aspiring chef,my question is that ,is it ok to cook pork for others if ones profession demands it . Pls help me with this and jazakallah khair


texts: Did Allaah ask us if we wanted free will?

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Recently I saw the video where Dr. Zaakir Naik said Allaah asked each one of us if we wanted free will and that he had asked the like of the mountains but they refused and we accepted. He said proof for this is in Surah Al Ahzab ayah 72:

  Indeed, we offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, and they declined to bear it and feared it; but man [undertook to] bear it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant.

So I decided to look for the tafsir of this Ayah in the Ibn Kathir's collection.  From what I read it says Allaah asked Adam if he wanted the Amanah and it also says he asked man. Dr. Zaakir Naik was very specific though, he said Allaah asked us and we have no memory of it. I just want to know where he got his knowledge from?


texts: Can I use interest to earn back money lost from inflation?

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I live in a country that suffers from a high rate of inflation. I understand that interest is haram (this is not questioned). But when 100 money is worth 90 money the next year, surely I should be entitled to a rate of interest where my money is worth 100. If I do not accept interest, then value of money goes down. My country is very worse for inflation but this is example. In the same way, deflation makes my money worth more, is this Allah's will?
What Islamic methods are approved of to counter such misgivings? In the time of the prophet, fiat money was not used, so one silver coin was always worth one silver coin. When prices go up, and my money goes down, that is double the problem. So far I have lost half my money by avoiding interest, what can I do?


texts: Is it appropriate to live in relative's home temporarily after marriage?

texts: Is it allowed in Islam, as husband and wife, to stay in our mutual uncle's house during vacation when visiting home from overseas? He has 3 sons, all under 13 years of age.


texts: How the conflict between these two verse of Quran can be solved?

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First verse says:

  And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as
  a strategy] for war or joining [another] company, has certainly
  returned with anger [upon him] from Allah, and his refuge is Hell -
  and wretched is the destination. 8:16

Second is:

  Allah has already given you victory in many regions and [even] on the
  day of Hunayn, when your great number pleased you, but it did not
  avail you at all, and the earth was confining for you with its
  vastness; then you turned back, fleeing. 9:25

This verse is clearly saying all or some of Muslims with prophet fled from war and so they will be in Hell.

Does this means that who were at prophet army prophet are in Hell ?

They were Muslims and by combining these two verse it means Muslims are in hell! Is not it conflict in Quran?

How this can be solved ?


texts: Why does Islam reject the current versions of the Bible and Torah?

texts: Why does Islam reject the current versions of the Bible and Torah, even though the Qur'an confirms the existence of previous Christian and Jewish prophets like Abraham, Moses and Jesus in the Qur'an?


texts: What does “Inni Ka Lillah” and "Inni Qalillah" mean?

texts:
I would like to know the usage of Inni Ka Lillah. What is it actually?

Another phrase which confuses me is Inni Qalillah

Is the term controversial, meaning I'm your god?


texts: Like in the title I said did Allah create evil or it's just   independent creation that it created own it's own or bys us or just to balance the good ?


texts: What is the explanation of the duration of 30 months for the gestation and weaning?

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Allah the almighty says:

  And We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatment. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship, and his gestation and weaning [period] is thirty months.  ... (46:15)

and He says also:

  Mothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period].  .. (2:233)

As for the second verse I'd say that it means that the maximum duration which counts as breastfeeding is two lunar years which are 24 months as explained in the Qur'an:

  Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. And fight against the disbelievers collectively as they fight against you collectively. And know that Allah is with the righteous [who fear Him]. (9:36)

which defines the length of a year.

I'd like to know how the 30 months duration from the first verse is explained or how it is defined?


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I’m a female and I’ve committed zina .
how to seek forgiveness?
I don’t want to continue it anymore
How to start practicing ?


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I hope you have a good day.
I recently discovered riba (Gaining money through interest, among others etc ...), but I have two doubts.
1.- A few months ago a friend of mine wanted me to help him in exchange for a payment of € 400, to make the documentation (word presentation to show the client (investor) how the apartment is, among other things), after a few days, I do not know if it was before or after the deal of giving me more money, he sold it and told me that instead of € 400 I will pay you € 1200. But with the situation of COVID his payment has been delayed and he has not yet received it I think it was for bureaucratic issues and now he works in a restaurant and he wants to pay me monthly (Paying me every month a fixed quantity until the reach of the final price 1200€) I had told him that he didn't have to pay I have no problem doing it for free but he wants me to pay. In this case can the money be accepted or not? (I had read that money earned from people’s difficulty or something was not acceptable either from riba and just in case he's not muslim i doubt there's any difference if he was or not but just in case i'll write it).
2.- A friend wants money to be able to go to a place (job interview) and asks me to leave (giving money to him then later on he will return to me the same quantity of money) him money (20 €) and he would return it to me, he also asked me to leave money to pay for a room (75 €) and I gave the money, in these two cases I told him to return the same amount later and I do not know if it is valid to accept this money or not (The friend is the first case and now he is working in that restaurant).
The final question is: Is it okay to accept this money for personal use of the two previous cases ? I also ask this because it makes me feel bad as  if i'm accepting something that's not good not legal.


texts: Is earning money through android apps halal?

texts: Is it halal to download free apps and have to do tasks to earn money? Or should i stay away from this?


texts: I was wondering how can I perform my Qaza salat. I mean how many rakat salat do I have to pray for Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Magrib and Isha. And what time do i have to perform it?


texts: Are monthly payments an Islamically acceptable way to receive money for your goods?

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I'm sure not many people will agree to such a purchase, but if I went out and bought a phone for $500, with the intention of making a profit, and advertised it as:

  Pay monthly installments for this phone (interest free) over 24 months
  for $36.87 a month.

Are such monthly payments an acceptable way of receiving money from a customer to pay for your goods according to Islamic rules?  Keeping in mind that it's not a forced sale, i.e. the customer has 100% choice if he wants to go ahead with this or not.

Again, I understand that not many people will be interested in such a sale, and this question is not about if this business idea is a good business idea or a bad one.  This question is simply asking, is such a sale compatible with Islamic laws?


texts: If the husband is fasting for Ramadan and the wife is not fasting, is it permissible to have sex?

texts: If the husband is fasting for Ramadan and the wife is not fasting, is it permissible to have sexual intercourse without ejaculation? If anyone did like that due to misguidance, what is the rule in Islam?


texts: When you spit out water during wudu is there water still in your mouth?

texts: I was fasting and then I was taking wudu then I swallowed my saliva but Im confused if I broke my fast or not because I think I swallowed water but also saliva.


texts: How do we know the meaning of Arabic words hasn't changed?

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I was discussing with a Christian friend of mine the authenticity of the Holy Qur'an, and I explained to him that without a shadow of a doubt that the Qur'an has been maintained word for word since it was delivered to us by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
So he replied to me, that "assuming the Qur'an is authentic, how do we know that the meaning of the Arabic words and language hasn't changed?"
I got stuck. I am aware that it would be difficult to change due to the context clues of the most common words, but I wasn't able to give him a good answer?
I am even aware that are debates of meaning of specific verses such as in Surat At-Tariq [86:7]

Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.

As opposed to the other translation that says:

Emerging from between the backbone and the loin.

The explanations of the language are written in the language, how could I have explained to him how we know that the language as a whole hasn't changed?  Thanks.
EDIT: I must clarify that I am well aware that spoken Arabic has changed in meaning, my question is in reference to word by word meaning of the Qur'anic Arabic.


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Regarding:

  And if you fear dissension between the two, send an arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people. If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause it between them. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Acquainted [with all things]. -- Qur'an 4:35

I'm wondering how this is ordinarily implemented when marital problems arise; just an general outline of how one would go about this.

Question: When marital problems arise, how is arbitration as per Qur'an 4:35 conducted?

It might be a simple process of getting their respective family members to chat it out (which might be difficult to organize mid-dispute), but I'm unsure.  There's services such as Muslim Arbitration Tribunal, which writes:

  MAT also provides mediation services for married couples or families who are experiencing disputes in the following: dowry, children of the marriage, family matters, etc.  MAT will instruct two mediators from the panel to listen to both sides of the dispute and will endeavour to reach a decision which both sides are in agreement with.

But this doesn't seem in accordance with Qur'an 4:35, with both parties appointing arbitrators from their respective parties.


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Islam Q&A write:

Among the basic principles of Islamic sharee’ah, on which the scholars are agreed, is that cases of necessity make forbidden things permissible.
...
Necessity means cases in which a person will be harmed if he does not take the haraam option, in which the harm will effect the five essentials which are: religion, life, honour, reason and wealth.

They give a collection of examples illustrating under what mitigating circumstances it is permissible to do an ordinarily haram act (e.g., eating haram food to prevent starvation).  Religion and life make sense, as does wealth (to a certain extent [e.g., riba is haram]).
Question: How does harm to honour and reason fall under the adage "necessity make forbidden things permissible"?
I'm struggling to imagine a scenario where it would be appropriate to do something ordinarily haram to save one's honour or reason.


texts: How many Sunnah and Nafl rak'at one should offer in Jumuah salah according to all the 4 Imaams?

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I want to know how many sunnah and nafl rak'ats one should offer in Jumuah prayer/salah according to all the 4 Imaams?

It would be great if you could tell me in details about all 4 Imaams.


texts: Am I allowed to shake hands with my female friends?

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Like a handshake or a high-five.
I heard before that its not allowed I just wanted to confirm it.


texts: I am a male who is long term unemployed, I have tried to get cleaning jobs here in the UK where I live but to no success. To top it up I am not even qualified for welfare so what should I do to get married?


texts: Sunni and Shia Islam class different things as sin; who would be a sinner if only one of them is correct?

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I keep thinking about why Sunni and Shia and other muslim communities have different opinion about different issues which makes them very difficult for us to follow right path.

Let's take example. sunni and Shia views on Mut'ah are different so I don't know which one is right. We are in one religion and one religion has one law created by Allah so if something is sin by Law that means it is sin and nobody can change it. Sunni community says Mut'ah is haram and Shia community says Mut'ah is halal. What if Mut'ah is halal and we consider is haram and what if it is really haram.

Who would be responsible for a change in view? Who would be a sinner?


texts: How to see the prophet (May Allah's blessings and peace be upon Him)?

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The Prophet (May Allah's blessings and peace be upon Him):

  مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لا
  يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي

  The one that has seen me in one's dream, has really seen me, as the
  shaytaan cannot impersonate me

Ashama'il

So, is there any Authentic Hadith mentioning how we can get to see Him (May Allah's blessings and peace be upon Him)?


texts: How to deal with papers on which Allah's name is mentioned?

texts: What is the sharia's ruling about personal names found in newspapers etc that include either the Prophet's name or Allah's name (Abdullah, AbdulHadi,Muhammad Qasim). How may these papers be disposed of or destroyed?


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Muslim will face a lot of hardships if he adheres to Quran and Sunnah in worldly life, other than the hadith of Jibril where he visits paradise twice.

Is there any hadith which says a Muslim will face a lot of hardships?