texts: Why can't every Muslim learn his religion directly from the Quran and Hadith?

texts: Companions learnt Islam directly from the Prophet (P.B.U.H) but today Muslims are encouraged to depend on scholars. Quran is there for our guidance and now all of the authentic Hadith are compiled in one book "Al-Jami Al-Kamil". My question is why can't every Muslim learn his religion directly from the Quran and Hadith and why we have to depend upon scholars?


texts: What does the attribute of Allah "shafiul mudhnibin" mean?

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I was advised by an honourable person to chant the following:

Ya Allahu, Ya Rahmanu, Ya Rahim, Ya Rahmatallil Alamin, Ya Shafiul Mudhnibin.

But I want to verify its meaning first. First four phrases are familiar to me, but not the fifth.

What does shafiul mudhnibin mean? Can it be an attribute of or honourable address for Allah? If yes can you also show me how it is written in Arabic?


texts: How many majors sins are there? Are there seven or seventy major sins?


texts: Are there surahs in the quran which state that the moon is lit by reflected sunlight?

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When I look up at the moon at night, it looks like a source of its own light just like the sun. surah 71:16 expresses this observation as:

  And made the moon therein a [reflected] light and made the sun a burning lamp?

The [reflected] has been added and isn't part of the surah, so I'm looking for a surah that contains the word reflected or something similar to it.


texts: Difference between performing Fard and Sunnah prayer

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A four rakaat fard prayer consists of:

Takbeer, sana
Two times Fatiha and a Surah
Atehyat
Two more times Fatiha (without aayah)
Atehyaat, Durood and prayer (Rab-ee-Jaalnee...)

Is there any difference when performing sunnah prayers or nafils?

Is durood also included in sunnah? and are last two rakaats read with only Surah Fatiha or an aayah needs to be recited after Fatiha during sunnah?

Are there any other differences between performing sunnah and fard prayers?


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Assalamualaikum
Recently I begin share trading and as an 19 year old I jumped at the chance at and bought shares in a bank which main source if income is from interest. At the time I didnt consider this but today I realised this is not obviously halal but with the current situation with covid my they have fallen hence I am holding on to them my question is if I am not profiting from the dividends I donte it to charity is it still halal for me to keep the stocks until it reaches the same price I paid for them and sell them off.
Jazzakallah


texts: I'm a Muslim, and I practice the basics of Islam moderately and every day. I want to know what exactly was hijab created for, why I have to wear it and why it is compulsory. I grew up wearing it, but I'm not seeing why I have to wear for what I was told "to differentiate myself, repel harassment and be modest". I can dress modestly without wearing hijab and it doesn't prevent harassment for me (whether I'm wearing full Islamic clothing or everyday jackets and skirts). I want to understand why I have to wear hijab and why I shouldn't take it off before I feel like I don't want to wear it at all.


texts: I ended up having unprotected sex with the man I wish to marry, although I didn’t want to

texts: I ended up having sex with my boyfriend who I plan on marrying, but did not plan on having sex with before marriage. Now that this has happened, I am extremely upset and ashamed of my act aswell. Will God forgive me and help me get rid of this depression? Also, I pray I don't get pregnant. I am extremely depressed with what I have done and I cannot even seek forgiveness for my act seems like the worst I could have done!! Also, I don’t want to get pregnant and I pray to God to protect me and save me from   all this.


texts: Did the Prophet (s) proposed to Khadijah or Khadijah proposed to the Prophet?

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I was wondering if Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his household) proposed to Khadijah (as the request for the marriage) or Khadijah proposed to the Prophet (s)?

Note: Both Shia and Sunni view would be appreciated.


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I'm surprised by the use of the word captive in this hadith:

And indeed I order you to be good to the women, for they are but captives with you over whom you have no power than that, except if they come with manifest Fahishah (evil behavior). -- Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1163 [grade: sahih]

Islam Q&A interprets the word captive semi-literally: "...a woman is like a slave or prisoner of her husband, and she cannot go out of his house except with his permission...".  Although, perhaps this is an ultraconservative fatwa and shouldn't be taken too seriously.
Question: In what sense are wives "captives" in the hadith "...they are but captives with you..."?
Someone who's familiar with Arabic would have a more accurate idea of what the hadith says than me.
I managed to find a few variations:

... they are but like captives with you ... -- Jami` at-Tirmidh [grade: hasan]
... they are like captives in your hands ... -- Riyad as-Salihin
... you have taken them on the security of Allah ... -- Sahih Muslim 1218 a

These don't really convey the meaning of "physical imprisonment" like in the first version.  It sounds more like the wife is dependent on her husband, and thus he should be good to her (as in the first part of the sentence).


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Salamo'alaikom. Is it true that playing Quran over regular water makes that water become like ZamZam water in quality?

Please don't flag this question too, Jazakom Allah


texts: I am an Indian and there are other religions as well apart from Muslim here.I encounter many Hindu friends on daily basis and they always ask stupid question about Islam and Muslims like "Why we cut(Zibah) a speechless creature,a goat or camel?" How do I react to these questions?


texts: What are Islam's words about people with disabilities?

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Some people like me have light or heavy disabilities when they born. I know that Quran do not make any special difference between them and others except in contributing in wars.

But I heard somewhere a Hadith that disabilities clear some sins of the person who have this disability.

In general, does Islam have something special not-physical reward for people with disabilities? e.g. clearing some of their sins not contributing in wars which is physical!

Or will God reward them with special gift after death because of their patient with disabilities?

Thanks in advance!


texts: Which hadith said "The earth will vomit up what is in its liver"?

texts: In 2013, Sheik scholar Hamza Yusuf mentions said hadith in his Youtube video at video time stamp 31:09.  But, the number of the hadith is skipped.


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As-Salam Alaikum

I was wondering, if i do a voluntary fast (ie. not Ramadan) and due to traveling i would break the fast temporary for the travel time (ie more than 3 hours). Then resume the rest of the day, would i still get the reward for fasting that day?

I did try to find somethings on it, but most of the information is on Ramadan fasting and it is generally good to makeup a day of obligatory fasting.

But since this is a voluntary fast i wondered if it carried some of the same rulings?

  source would be gladly appreciated.

Also if this question falls too much into a grey area where more doubt can arise than certainty, let it go into the dark where it belongs.


texts: Should I perform travel prayer after moving to a new city while regularly returning to my old city?

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I live in a city called Lahore and I was able to find a job in another city called Mianwali (430 Kms away). After moving there, I visit my family weekly or fortnightly (12 ~ 13 days). Should I make Qasr when I pray in Mianwali?

Moreover, It is worth mentioning that I have a house, car, and a servant in Mianwali.


texts: Is it mandatory for students to give Zakat?

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Zakat is an obligation for all Muslims who are able to afford it and fulfill some prerequisites.

Are students supposed to provide Zakat in case that the student earns by working? Be it full-time or part-time?
Additionally, is the student supposed to pay Zakat in case that the he/she receives scholarship, but the amount of scholarship surpasses the amount of required for basic living costs?

If the student is supposed to pay Zakat for both cases, how is the amount calculated?


texts: I heard that they cook chicken and pork on the same grill, but they cook them separately. Does that mean we cant eat at chipotle?


texts: On what evidence did Sheikh Dr Usama Hasan issue his fatwa on fasting?

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In June 2015, Sheikh Dr Usama Hasan issued a fatwa to reduce the fasting period of British Muslims during Ramadan. He said that if in your country, the period for fasting is 18 hours or more than you should fast normally but break it when Muslim in Makkah (Mecca) do it because it is too long to cope with.

What is his evidence that this is allowed in Islam?


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I am so sorry if I say anything bad here and I am so sorry for the long post, as well.
I am 15 years old but I have this problem with kufr. A while ago, I would say things like mistakes or silly things but I learned if it’s a mistake or forgetfulness then it doesn’t count. But I didn’t know at the time. Gradually, it started to get worse where I had to recite the declaration of faith every day after I had thoughts or feelings or said something. Also, I have problems in prayer and purity. Before I pray, I have to recite it because I tend to get upset because of the hardship in prayer, purity, and me doubting I am a Muslim. I would try to make ablution for prayer but I would have to redo it again because I keep making mistakes or I fear that I may have invalidated it in a way. This frustrated me so when I go to pray, I feel upset. When I try to pray, I have trouble with reciting the words or I make mistakes and it takes me like 15 minutes pray. I am mostly focused on whether I am saying something right rather than what it means. So, when the prayer is over, I don’t feel that calm sometimes, I just feel upset. Nowadays, things have gotten a bit rough. I always get these bad thoughts and feelings about Allah out of sadness. But I feel so sad when I have to recite the declaration of faith because of that. I don’t want to apostatize, I hate it. I want to be a Muslim and pray, read Quran and be happy! But it’s kind of hard being positive because the shaytaan, I am pretty sure, is continuously telling me I am going to go to hellfire for my sins in the past, as well Me, as a weak person, just agrees with it and cries. Even though I repented from them.
But I am so scared. Because of the hardship in prayer, purity, and doubting I am a Muslim, I think I get scared to read fatwas out of fear that things may become harder which is not good Astagfirullah. For example, once when someone, may Allah give them many blessings, said we were going to be held accountable if we agreed with something of kufr (I am sorry, I am not so sure) then I just burst into tears because I got so scared and I thought things were gonna get so hard even more. I know I keep doing things wrong with thinking badly of Allah Astagfirullah. I have trouble completing my school work at times because of these issues about prayer and purity and kufr so I feel stressed which is a factor in me potentially committing kufr but I feel like giving up so I am afraid. But please, is there any ruling I can follow that could potentially be easy for me, because I feel so scared I am going to give up everything. JazakAllahu Khairun.


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What is the role of a Muslim woman?

My father says women is there to please men and reproduce nothing else.  Is that true?  Women has no role in society, no job, no influence in any matter, nothing.  Why is that?

Edit: And I also know that women are there to be a slave like working in house, cooking, taking care of sick, sewing, etc.  I am not asking the duties I am asking the role of a Muslim woman.


texts: One talaak to wife and want reconciliation, what do I need to do?

texts: We have been married for last 3.5 years with no child. Due to some quarrel of my wife with parents. I, in total anger, gave her 1 talaak. I want her back in my life as her parents took her with them. Please guide me. Whether 1 talaak make any difference?? Or we have to do any kafaraa?? Or anything else. Please help please


texts: Are women who are divorced after the consummation entitled to maintenance?

texts: Can a woman demand maintenance from her husband if she was divorced after the consummation of the marriage? What is the view of the majority of the scholars regarding this?


texts: How to introduce oneself to Islam as an adult?

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I wasn't brought up in the Muslim tradition (I was brought up as a catholic) but I have become interested about Islam as an adult.

I would like to read and learn more about it. I asked a good friend of mine and he recommended me reading this book before reading the Quran to get previously an overview of the Islam. I'm planning to follow his advice but I haven't been able to get this book yet.

What lectures would you recommend to an adult with no previous knowledge of Islam to gain some insight and understand its traditions? Would you recommend me an approach similar to the one that my friend suggested or would you recommend me reading directly the Quran?

I know that there are a lot of different groups which may differ in some aspects and understanding of some topics but, as I have no previous knowledge, I would like to read something as general as possible.


texts: Are kosher foods considered to be halal?

texts: If kosher foods contain no alcohol within them, is it safe for a Muslim to consume kosher?


texts: A Hadith on the virtue of the Prophet's SAW death

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I encountered this Hadith in a YouTube comment :

حياتي خير لكم تحدثون ونحدث لكم، ووفاتي خير لكم تعرض علي أعمالكم ، فما رأيت من خير حمدت الله عليه، وما رأيت من شر استغفرت الله لكم
"the Messenger of Allah (blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "My living is good for you, for you will be told what is good and what is bad for you; and my death is good for you, for your deeds will be shown to me, then whatever I see of good, I will praise Allah for it, and whatever I see of bad, I will pray to Allah to forgive you""

The commenter fell short in typing the exact source. Can someone determine where it can be found? Is it authentic?


texts: Surat Al `Imran 3/55 about the death of Jesus(puh)

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Here is Surat Al `Imran 3/55:

  [Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to Allah alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ. source

In Turkish translation, the bold part is translated as "I will cause your death" or "I will kill you". What is really write in this verse? Does this verse say Jesus(puh) dead somehow, or not dead?

Please, give answers supported by Quran, word meaning (from Arabic), maybe historical background. A mixture would be great! Please don't give answers supported by hadith, I already know enough hadith which says or implies Jesus(puh) is not dead. Thanks.

EDIT: I am well aware that Quran says clearly Jesus(puh) didn't being killed by Jews or Romans. I am wondering that if Jesus(puh) is dead someway else, or raised up alive.

Also can anyone give some example sentences with their English translation about different meanings of the word Mutawfeka which seems to be the Arabic word translated as "take"?


texts: Is there anything wrong with postponing Ramadan fasting until a time of the year when days are shorter?

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If you have missed fasts for some reason (i.e. you were not well in the month of Ramadhan), I have heard some people say that they will wait for the shorter days of the year before making up for the fasts.

Isn't that cheating? Will such fasts be accepted? Or do you have to make up fasts on days which were similar in length to the fasts you missed? Or are you supposed to make up for the fasts asap without delay?

I am interested in the Sunni > Hanafi opinion.


texts: Have I sinned if I removed pork from my meal, but continued to eat it, even though I had doubted the permissibility of doing so?

texts: I had recently ordered a steak sandwich, and as I was eating it, I found that it had another meat inside, which I suspect to be bacon. I spitted out what I had in my mouth, and washed my mouth. I had a feeling it was not permissible to finish the sandwich, but I did not want it to go to waste, so I removed the bacon, threw it away, and continued to eat it anyways. Later on, I had found out online that it was actually forbidden to eat tainted food, even if it had no pork, due to wetness. So, now I know, but I do not know if I had transgressed by not following my instincts.


texts: How should one make up salah they missed while on a plane journey?

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I have heard that one should pray salah on the plane. However, sometimes people forget to pray salah. If they were on a plane journey, and they missed some salah, and when they land and remember salah, how should they make it up?

If I was to say a person had prayed Fajr and then went to the airport. This person then goes on the plane and its starts traveling to its destination and the journey takes 7 hours. During this time, he would have to pray salah. If the person was from the UK and their flight began at 10:00 am, it would take 7 hours for them to travel to their destination so the time is 17:00 pm in U.K. During this time, they forget to pray salah and miss zuhr and asr. In the U.K., it would be around the time to pray Maghrib. However, their destination is a different country where the time is different and the length of the day is different. This means that salah will be at different times in the day and they would be closer together in this destination.

Say the time at 17:00 pm GMT is 21:00pm in another country. At this time, in U.K., it would be Maghrib time. However, in their destination it would be Isha time.

Should they make up their prayers according to the prayers they would have missed in UK or make up the prayers they would have missed in their destination? So if you miss Zuhr and Asr according to UK time, but you miss Zuhr, Asr and Maghrib according to destination time, which of these Salah do you make up?


texts: Does a barren woman need to complete iddah (period of waiting) after divorce?

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If a woman can't have children as she had her womb removed or her tubes severed which means that she will not "conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. ..." (Qur'an 2:228)

Since the whole aim was to make sure, if there is a child, that there is no confusion as to who's child it is....

So woman have procedures done that ensures that the can never fall pregnant again.... And we have DNA testing...

Why should the woman do iddah?

Men, what is the requirements on them after a talaq and how soon after a talaq are they allowed to remarry?


texts: A friend asked me about "the hate speech of Islam"; how should I reply?

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He actually sent me a message with this content:

  The Islam is clearly hate speech, have a look at these parts:

  Believers are loved by God, whereas infidels are hated to the extent
  that they are tortured for eternity (3:32, 4:56) merely for not
  believing.  Muslims are told not to take unbelievers as friends (3:28)
  and to shun them (3:118).  Those outside the circle are called
  “helpers of evil” (25:55), “wicked” (4:160), “fond of lies” (5:42) and
  compared to the worst of animals (8:55, 7:176, 7:179).  Muslims are
  told to be merciful to each other, but ruthless to those outside of
  the faith (48:29).  Violence is also sanctioned against those who are
  obstinate against Islamic rule (8:12-13, 9:5).

How should I answer him? He is Hindu.


texts: My mom wants me to divorce my wife because she is too short; what should I do?

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I am newly married, and I am in abroad now. I really love my wife a lot, but my mom is asking me to divorce her; she says my wife is too short.  My parents themselves selected a girl for me. I don't have any problem with my wife, specially with height issue.

My father does not know this issue, otherwise he would be very angry with my mother for sure.  Kindly help me what decision shall I take, because my mother is pressurising me a lot. I am also afraid If I don't follow my mother, Allah will be angry with me.


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As-salamu ‘alaikum

My wife and I converted to Islam recently. I elected to change my name, though I know it's not required. My wife does not wish to change her name.

I'm trying to find out whether it is necessary for her. Her name is Christine. My understanding is that if the name suggests worship of or obedience to anyone but Allah (سبحانه وتعالى), that the name is haram. So my understanding is that since Christine suggests service to Christ, it is haram.

Am I mistaken? If she should change her name, how soon should this be done? I'd appreciate any help and advice insha’Allah.


texts: Permissibility of earning from dealing in things that can be used for haram deeds?

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I want to know about making/selling/dealing in things that have a possibility for haram use.

If I sell vehicles with an audio system with an intention that the driver will use it to listen to directions, Qur'an, news on the radio, etc., will I be committing sin if the driver listen to songs and music on the audio system? What if I sell the vehicle on such a contract that the audio system should be used a per Shariah?
If I develop software/photographs/any other digital data for halal purposes only and release it into the public domain (no copyrights reserved), and there is a possibility of haram use, though not intended by me, will I sin if someone uses the public domain data for haram? For example, uploading images and editing articles in Wikipedia requires the data to at least adhere to this license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/.


texts: I was watching a khutba on youtube and the Imam referred to Allah (SWT) as "him". If you need a context to go with this the sentence was, "Allah (SWT) doesn't need us, we need him." I sometimes feel awkward when talking about my mom and referring to her as "she" so I was wondering if it is rude/haram to refer to Allah (SWT) in a term we use to refer to one another? Or is it that I'm just thinking too deep into it since no one is really trying to commit shirk?


texts: My father provides us everything he can but he is verbally abusive. To a point where I have zero respect for him and zero interest in interacting with him. What does Islam say about abusive parents?


texts: On what basis do some Muslims not believe in the second coming of Jesus?

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This a follow-up on this question.
In the accepted answer of the linked question, author notes some Muslim groups, such as Mu'tazilah, didn't believe in the second coming of Jesus.
I'd like to know that, on what basis did these groups not believe in the second coming of Jesus.


texts: Why the Jewish Pesach or Passover and the Islamic 'Ashura' don't fall on the same day?

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As far as I know the Jewish calendar is (or was) a lunar calendar as our Islamic calendar. And among Muslims the hadith of ibn 'Abbas saying that Jews in Medina used to fast the 10th of Muharram is well known.

So why the days of 'Ashura' and Pesach don't fall together?


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Salam aleikum.
I am a revert that took the shahada awhile ago.
I follow the Sunni direction og Islam.
The Sheikh i took the shahada in front of is a sufi.
I recently got told that being a sufi nullyfies the shahada because they places mediums between themself and Allah (subhana wa ta’ala). They explained that this is said by Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab.

Should i take the shahada once again?


texts: Is pledge of Allegiance to a caliph\Imam mandatory?

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Assuming a caliph has been appointed for Muslims (like this one), is it obligatory for a Muslim to pledge allegiance to a caliph if he is uncertain?

from what I read in hadiths: Ali did not pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr for a full 6 months and also there were some tribes who did not pay allegiance. Also during the time of Husain there were many pious people who did not pledge alligience to any person , neither Husain nor Yazid ,so the question is it Ok to go without pledge of allegiance and die in that state assuming that a khalifa exists ?


texts: If someone (non believer) wishes you with aslamwalequm instead of asalaamo alaiqum. Is it by intention or merely a mis-pronunciation? Is it death upon you or stones upon you or nay other meaning since a non-believer is targeting me with this phrase? What will be the reply to him?


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Today I visited a relative's house. She is suffering from cancer.

I have seen him last year during the Eid-ul-fitr. She is almost 70 now. She is so ill that she is looking like a living dead. After seeing her, I became very much unstable mentally.

I am in so much fear that, the question came in my mind.

Are incurable diseases curses from the almighty Allah?

Why people have incurable diseases?

Please explain according to Koran and Hadiths.


texts: Is it Haram to work in the factory that produces alcoholic drinks.?

texts: If a person that work at factory that produces alcoholic drinks ,is that Haram ,Is it necessary for a Muslim to give up that job ,Is the money obtain from them is halal..?


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First of all, Assalamu Alaikum

I am a Muslim guy and I have been in a long distance relationship with this athiest girl for 4 years now, I told her that I intend to marry her in the future but she'll have to convert to Muslim for that.

I've learned that a Muslim man can only marry a woman from one of the three abrahamic religions, She used to be a Christian and left the religion because she's had very terrible experiences because of it.

I've tried my absolute best to convince her and explain to her what our religion is but she does not want to convert.

I love her too much and I do not want to leave her. We've discussed this for weeks now, but we didn't come to a conclusion.

Now my question is, Can we go for a live in relationship without marriage? I know that physical relations are Haraam before marriage and I do not intend to touch her that way.

Thank you for your time.


texts: When does mispronunciation make a prayer invalid?

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Salam,
I just have a quick question. While I was praying after rising form bowing,
I said accidentally : rabanaa wallakal ham instead of hamd Do you know if this makes a prayer invalid or do you have to redo it? Also during prayer if you mispronounce something in a minor way do you have to repeat it?


texts: Is it permissible to use safety pins to hold ihram together while doing umrah?

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And what about belt to hold money.

I've come across conflicting answers, on this site, through phone calls and so on.


texts: Prophet 'Isa was created by Allah with the word be and when was he created?

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As Salam Aleikhum my brothers and sisters prophet 'Isa was created by Allah with the word be as said in the Quran. Was prophet 'Isa actually created from dust a term or does it mean prophet 'Isa was created from nothing with the word be a command from Allah. Some scholars say prophet 'Isa was created before Maryam was born while some say he was created afterwards. Does it matter when he was created by Allah because I know that Allah is the only God of the universe and 'Isa was created miraculously.
Jazak Allahu Khair.


texts: What is the significance of being resurrected as "blind (from birth)"?

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In Surah Taha, Allah says:

  He will say, "My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once]
  seeing?" (Surah Taha, verse 125)

From surah 'abasa, we know that the word used here and translated as blind, أَعْمَىٰ (a3maa) means blind from birth. It does not refer to a person who acquired blindness during their lifetime after having the ability to see.

This seems interesting -- that a person who, by their own admission, could see in their dunya life, is now resurrected blind (from birth). What is the significance of the word a'maa here, as opposed to a different word that could have been used to describe "could once see but is now blind"?


texts: Which animals are recommended to be kept at home? (Shia view)

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As much as I know/researched, there does seem to be a kind of animals who ought not to be kept at home, on the the other hand, according to my study, if I'm not mistaken, there are some animals whose attendance at home can make blessing for the home (and its members), such as according to a hadith from Imam Ali (a.s.):

  Flapping (the wings) of pigeon reject the Shaitans.

Well, I was wondering what animals/birds shall be kept at home (apart from pigeon) -- as an Islamic recommended practice -- according to Shia view.

Note: I'm not looking for what animals are allowed to be kept, whereas I'm looking for: as a Mustahab (recommended) act, which animals/birds should be kept at home (whose attendance can have positive effect/blessing for home and its members.


texts: Should i pray sunnah before or after the Fard Prayer?

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Should I pray the Sunnah Prayer before or after Fard  ?

For example,  in Asr Salat  , 4 rAKAT IS Fard and 4 rakat is sunnah. Should I pray the SunnaH before paring the r dad rakat or after the 4 Fard rakAt  ?


texts: Is it allowed for 3 sisters to 3 brothers marry at same time?

texts: Is it permissible for a family to marry their 3 daughters to another family's 3 brothers at same time?


texts: How to determine when one shouldn't fast due to sickness?

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On one hand in the Qur'an we have a clear statement saying:

  [Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. (2:184)

this means one is allowed not to fast if one is sick.

Nevertheless scholars say if one is able to fast it is better to do so.
Others say that in case of doubt one should refer to a specialist -a physician- who may "give a verdict" whether fasting would be harmful or not, and most of those also say one should ask a good -preferably practicing- Muslim doctor and not rely on a non-Muslim physician. Some evidences for referring to a specialist usually are:

  ...  So ask the people of the message if you do not know.(16:43)

  ... so ask about Him one well informed.(25:59)

  ... Make use of medical treatment, for Allah has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it, with the exception of one disease, namely old age. (See for example in Sunan abi Dawod)

In my experience most Muslim physicians are rather more cautious or afraid to give a verdict or to ask a person to refrain from fasting Ramadan as some scholars would be. In best case they would ask you to try fasting, this becomes very difficult once a person is in need to take a medicine at specific times or for example needs to drink a lot during the day ...

My question is have scholars defined or given any guidelines one could follow to decide when one should refrain from fasting (for example categories determining when a sickness is considered severe, slight, or mild) and when fasting is better even during a time of sickness?


texts: How to resolve a difference of opinion among scholars?

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Most of the time, many scholars, even madhabds have difference of opinion. What does Islam says about it and what are the general opinion of scholars in this case that which ruling to follow? How to resolve the conflicts and how to accept specific ruling to be accurate and follow it?

What should be the approach of Muslims towards differences of opinions? Because most of time, differences of opinions result in fights, confusions and hatred among difference groups of people.

What Quran and hadith have to say in this regard?


texts: I recently learned that drawing or some drawing in a sin in islam. I would like to know what is okay and what isn't in drawing.


texts: Ghusl valid if I forgot to wash inner belly button

texts: I forgot to wash inner belly button for Ghusl should I assume water went in there when I showered


texts: What happens if you sin before sleeping?

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My question is, what would happen to a person if they committed a sin and didn’t repent, but prior to falling asleep, they recited the Shahada?
In Islam, if one’s final words are the Shahada, they will be admitted into paradise. But, would sinning and not repenting interfere with that?
Example:
Say if someone watched pornography before sleeping and they didn’t repent, but before going to sleep they recited the Shahada in case they passed away. Would this ruin their chance of entering Jannah? Or would the Shahada ultimately cancel off their sin and they’ll still be able to enter Jannah?


texts: Is Children of a Sayyida mother still count as direct descendant of prophet muhammad S.A.W?

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Assalamualaikum,

I have a question if a Children of a Sayyida mother with a non syed father is called mirza. Does mirza still count as direct descendant of prophet muhammad S.A.W (ahlul bait?) or is it only applied to Sayyid and syarif?


texts: If our purpose is to worship God why do we get jobs?

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If God created us only to worship Him then what makes it permissible to get a job if our intention in getting it is not solely the worship of God? For example, what makes it permissible for someone to go on holiday if the purpose is only for their relaxation and to have fun? What makes studying science permissible if the purpose is only to become a famous scientist or some other similar (wordly) goal?

After thinking about this, I realized that since humans cannot have intentions that are solely for God's sake before they successfully purify their hearts and break their egos, it follows that the only thing humans should be allowed to do is to work on the purification of their soul, and only when they are successful in that can they go onto communal obligations such as becoming a doctor, a scientist, an engineer, a businessman, etc.

Please let me know what you think.


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In many copies of Quran printed in India and Pakistan, I find this phrase 'Misl Lahore Taj Company' there on the cover page. It literally means 'Copy of Lahore Taj Company', and I interpret it as : "This Quran is a reprint from an edition published by Lahore Taj Company". My question is, what is the significance of Lahore Taj Company ? In which year was their edition of Quran published ? Does this company still exists ?
Thanks in advance.


texts: "I refrained from narrating this Hadith......"

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Ibn Abu Mulaika reported that al-Qasim b. Muhammad b. Abu Bakr had narrated to him that 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Sahla bint Suhail b. 'Amr came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and said:

  Messenger of Allah, Salim (the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa) is living with us in our house, and he has attained (puberty) as men attain it and has acquired knowledge (of the sex problems) as men acquire, whereupon he said: Suckle him so that he may become unlawful (in regard to marriage) for you He (Ibn Abu Mulaika) said: I REFRAINED (FROM NARRATING THIS HADITH) FOR A YEAR OR SO ON ACCOUNT OF FEAR. I then met al-Qasim and said to him: You narrated to me a hadith which I did not narrate (to anyone) afterwards. He said: What is that? I informed him, whereupon he said: Narrate it on my authority that 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) had narrated that to me. (Sahih Muslim Book 17, Hadith 35; capital emphasis is mine)

Certain critics have used ibn Abi Mulaika's concern to "prove" that there was physical contact in the suckling of Salim. If not then why would he be fearful about it? Can someone please address this.


texts: How does a woman offer kaffarah when she can not fast consecutively because of menses?

texts: so i already know that if one breaks a fast intentionally, they have to either feed 60 poor people or fast for 60 consecutuve days without skipping any days. however, this isnt possible for most women as they'll most likely get their period twice in those 60 days. this is pretty much unavoidable, so, when a woman is fasting for 60 days as punishment for breaking her fast intentionally, after her period ends, does she just continue counting her fasts from she left off when her period started?


texts: Is Mehr supposed to be mutually agreed upon or is it a gift from husband on his own will?

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I understand that the husband must give Mehr before/on marriage.

But is it something that needs to be mutually agreed upon as part of marriage contract as it is done these days or the original intent was that husband should give a gift to his wife that he can afford to give without needing to ask her (or her father/relatives)?

I'm asking this since these days the Mehr is usually demanded by bride's family (eg. 10 tola gold, 1 million cash, etc) and it is quite a lot such that it is getting harder for Muslims to get married.

What is the Islamic ruling in this regard?


texts: Can a sikh girl marry a muslim man if she converts? what is the ruling behind this?


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There are many superstitions around us and people utter them because of arrogance. Is believing in those things Haram?
Jazakallah Khairan.


texts: Why are there groups in Islam if it is against Allah's word

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In surah Ar-roem, ayat 32 one can read the following:

Don't be part of those who have divided their religion and become sects, every faction rejoicing in what it has

So why are there groups in islam, like sunni, shi'a, kharijte, sufi, ahmadija and so on since this ayat clearly shows we can't divide our religion into subdivisions?


texts: How do I get rid of irrelevant thinking?

texts: I am Muslim. I want to be a good Muslim. I do pray salat. However, sometimes some irrelevant thoughts come on my head. How can I get rid of them?


texts: I'm 16 year old boy I sometimes masturbate because of my sexual urges or sexual desires I know it's haraam but I can't get married at the age of 16 and I can't fast for 365 days so is it permissible in that sense


texts: How to interprete the "tabaqat الطبقات" categories in books on Jarh wa Ta'adil

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Usually in books of jarh wa ta'adil scholars classify narrators in so called tabaqat الطبقات which seem to be some kind of categories or division for narrators.
I found it strange that two people who at least have been contemporary of a certain time may have a big gap in their so called tabaqah for example one scholar was assigned to the 7th tabaqah while the other was in the 10th.

Therefore I'd like to know how is this term defined and how to interpret it?


texts: Should Quran 42:50 "Or He makes them [both] males and females" be interpreted as referring to intersex people?

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To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what he wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.  Or He makes them [both] males and females, and He renders whom He wills barren. Indeed, He is Knowing and Competent.  -- Qur'an 42:49-50

These ayat came up in my previous question Does the Qur'an 75:39 ("He made of him a pair, male and female?") exclude the possibility of people who are neither male nor female?

Question: Should "Or He makes them [both] males and females" be interpreted as referring to intersex people?

It seems plausible that this instead refers to instances of male-female twins.


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Can Quran explain the  persecution of Rohingya Muslims?

What did they do wrong for which they are being punished so painfully and so long?
If they did anything wrong, were those wrongs any bigger than what any other Muslim population did or doing?

Some may be tempted to say something like: "they would be rewarded in the afterlife." So, what is this worldly life about? Is this a joke? If this worldly life doesn't have any value, why don't just stop producing children and/or live in the caves?

Some may be tempted to say something like: "Muslims are persecuted because they have given up Jihad." this assertion has two obvious issues. What do you mean by Jihad?

If you mean armed struggle, then Palestinians and other rebel groups (in China, Thailand, Philippines, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, ...) are doing this for a long time. They even got things worse. Numerous terrorist organizations are cultivating the same idea and we can see what they got world Muslims into.
If you mean struggle against the psyche, then Some Muslim-majority regions are doing okay by not doing Jihad. Ask billionaire Sheikhs in GCC countries if they are living better lives than Rohingyas.

Note.1: I am looking for a Sunni view in particular.

Note.2: Kindly, don't give quotations from Quran/Hadith inline. First, state a point and give an external link of Quran/Hadith if needed.  Coz, most of the answerers are tempted to copy-paste a large chunks of Quranic verses to pose them as answers and pretend that they have answered properly when they actually leave the interpretations to others. For instance, the answer given by user28813 has actually only 2 lines from his own pocket.


texts: Is Missing suhoor a reason to break your fast

texts: I missed my suhoor and am already feeling dizzy is it ok or is this a valid reason to break your fast


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Islam mentions every intoxicant as haram. But I do not feel intoxicated by smoking shisha because the water in the base tends to absorb tobacco.

So is smoking shisha/pipe haram?


texts: Was khutbah delivered in the Arabic language in non-Arabic speaking lands during the 4 caliphs rule?

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The Caliphs conquered non-muslim lands who didn't speak arabic and I assume there must have been conversions during this time as well. So, did the friday khutbah take place in arabic there or was it in the local language?

For example: Umar RA conquest of Persia here

  Caliph Umar ordered a full invasion of the Sasanian empire in 642,
  which led to the complete conquest of the Sasanians around 651.

According to here , Arabic was not a language in this empire


texts: Can I get a photograph kissing my husband?

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I am married for about a month now and I have a very loving husband. We live abroad our country and we have a big house. In our country kissing in public is normal and there are many photographers who make beautiful picture of kissing couple.

Is it permissible for me and my husband to kiss in public and frame it?

I thought it was haram because we would kiss in front of the photographer who makes our picture and when we will frame it the man in the shop will also see the picture.


texts: I released a gas I retake my wudu but should I restart my salah I was about to finish it or do I continue to where I left. Please answer this question

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Do you  restart prayer after farting? Or can I pray from where I left?
Thanks for everyone who helped me I learn something new today by the help of y'all


texts: What rakat in sujud do you make a dua at, can you also do it after tashahhud? And can you make a dua from your heart or from the quran?


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As we are all descendants of Prophet Adam A.S., I understood the explanation of Hawa A.S. giving birth to various sets of twins of different race and thereafter the marrying of the males to females of a different set to produce various race. However, i then learned we are all descended from Prophet Nuh A.S and that all other lineages had perished (which is mentioned in this answer).

Question: If we are all descendants of Prophet Nuh A.S., why are we so many races?


texts: I am hanafi but i want to do Rafa yadain in salat... Can i do?

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Aslamwalekum, I am Sunni Hanafi and hanafi don't do raful yadain in Salat. But i see that is in hadeesh that rasool allah(s.a.w) was doing raful yadain.an i want to do Raful Yadain in Hanafi Madhab.
Can anyone help me??


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My teacher is an Imam of a mosque, he used to teach Qur'an and now that I have become older and we discuss many things related to Islam.

So he recently asked me a question which I couldn't answer:

  Can I dye my beard or hair black?


texts: Muhammad, Mohammad, Muhammed, Mohammed, Mohamed, or Mohumed?

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What is the correct way to spell the Prophet's name?

Wikipedia spells it Muhammad (so does this site's tag: prophet-muhammad), though I'm running into people with variations on the spelling quite often.


texts: Is my -forced- nikah valid or invalid? And how to divorce?

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I got my nikah done with my cousin in Pakistan almost 2 years ago. I basically got forced to sign the papers. Me and my cousin have never had any type of physical relation. I’m unhappy with him because he’s always letting me down and saying a lot of hurtful things to me because I come from a broken family. All in all, due to the different mind sets and negativity. Our families have decided to end the "marriage".

I would like to know if we would have to proceed with an actual divorce or was the nikah already invalid because it was forced?


texts: Is it permissible for me to pray for someone to die because I don't like her? Or is it haram? There's this person I hate and want to die, but when I pray will they get accepted?


texts: Do Prophet Muhammad (SAW) hear us when we say السلام عليك ايها النبي in our prayer?

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السلام عليكم،

Do Prophet Muhammad (SAW) hear us when we say السلام عليك ايها النبي {translation: Peace be upon you O Prophet (SAW)} in our prayer when we reciting tashhud?

There are sects which say Prophet (SAW) is alive and hear our salutions; But why followers of other sects still read this in tashahud, when they strictly condemn this believe and say He (SAW) is died just like any other person?

Thank you.


texts: If there is no way at present for me instead of depending on bank interest , what should I do?

texts: Assalamu Alaikum. I'm a student who's father died 5 years ago. When he was alive he saved his part of income in bank accounts.  Now I live with my mother and I'm the only child of my parent. As far as I realized it is a kind of riba because we are taking interest from bank, but I have no options either opened until I get employed. Our family is running through the bank money that has been deposited by my father. My question is, is it really riba in this case? if so, what can I do now?


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I use a smart fitness band.But I heard that if anything is such like womens' is prohibited. Band somewhat like a band but I use it not for fashion I use it for my fitness info and as a watch.
Does smart band is allowed for men in this case ?


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Can the latter part of the verse,

  "And indeed, we or you are either upon guidance or in clear error," (34:24)

carry the meaning that both parties are wrong?
It is clear that both parties cannot be both right; however, they both can be wrong. But, what I can see is that the possibility is not considered.
Surah Saba verse 24.


texts: What is "Taqleed"? And who should do complete Talqeed and who is not obliged to do taqleed?

texts: My question is that what is the explanation of "Taqleed", and who should do Taqleed and who is free from it? And up to what extent one should do Talqeed and which Islamic practices come under Talqeed and which don't?


texts: How to do istinja after urination? Step by step

texts: How to do istinja after Urination can someone explain me step by step am I supposed to use me hand or just pour water on the private part and I am done. Thank you


texts: Is it permissible to donate ones body organs?

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We have the technology and practices that can successfully transplant organs from one human to another. This practice saves thousands of lives, but the problem is the lack of resources; organs.

There are line-ups of people waiting for an organ donation, and these people often know that if they do not receive a replacement organ, their life will end. Hence the reason why I'm asking the question:

Is it permissible in Islam to donate ones organs? To be more precise, is it permissible to notify that after death, if your organs are functional, they can be used to save other people's lives?

I'd like to also hear the answer about donating an organ while alive (for example, someone giving up a kidney to save a family member's life).


texts: Proof for 2 rak'at Nafl after Zuhr, Maghrib, Isha?

texts: In books it mentions that after the Fardh and Sunnah for the above prayers you can optionally pray 2 Rak'at Nafl. Which Hadith says this please?


texts: How to do ruqya if you don't know how to read quran?

texts: A long time ago, when I was a teenager I wore a taweez thinking it was going to protect me and so on. However now looking back on it I know that this is was a HUGE mistake and major shirk. I now would like to do ruqya on myself just in case there might be jinn in me even after all these years, but the issue is I don't know how to read quran: surah al baqara. I know surah el fatiha and ayatul kursi etc, but I don't know baqara since it is very long to recite and I don't know arabic. What should i do?


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This is a similar question to one that has been deleted a while ago while I was in the process of answering, therefore I am posting this question in the purpose of helping others who may seek the same query!

Why is it that some of us are born deaf, blind or with any other disability or developed them through their lifetime?
Does this mean that the healthy have an advantage over the sick?
Are the sick rewarded for their patience during sickness?


texts: What if someone watched gay porn but then stopped and became straight does he ask Allah to forgive him for being gay or watching porn ? I was gay/homosexual but then became straight do I still ask Allah for forgiveness for being gay?


texts: Hadith about Licking others fingers after eating?

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Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam,

Regarding etiquettes of eating :

  It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When one of you eats food, let him not wipe his hand until he has licked it or has someone else to lick it.”(ibn Majah)

What does the part "or has someone else to lick it" mean?
In what context can this be understood? How can it be lawful to lick another person's finger?
Please clarify this.


texts: Is it true all sins(even the worst one) are forgiven when a non Muslim accept Islam by heart?

texts: I have heared  and also when I was accepting Islam they told me that now "your all past sins are forgiven can anyone tell me any verse from the sunnah or Quran .


texts: Can someone marry to the Step Mother's sister?

texts: The guy was not breast feeder when his father got a new mother for him. Can he get married to the sister of the new mother? the boy was matured when his father got married to this lady)


texts: What is the significance of washing the feet instead of doing wuzu before saying the prayers?

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What is the significance of washing the feet instead of doing the wuzu*  before saying the prayers?

Does it equate to wuzu? Or is it a type of wuzu?

* by wuzu I mean the widely know practice involving washing/wiping of the face, hand and feet


texts: Difference between 7 skies and position of the heavens?

texts: Well I know that there are 7 skies. But I just wanted to know the position of the heavens. I mean are they scattererd in every sky? Or are they in one specific sky? And if they are scattererd throughout the 7 skies then is there any in this sky?


texts: Is it haram to keep pets in your house? I know that if you have a dog in your house then the angels may not enter you house but what about other pets such as cats?


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Some haram acts are minor, perhaps for example:

using someone's stapler without their permission (thereby stealing a staple), or
using words which are borderline cuss words, like "hell".

I'm wondering if every haram act is punished no matter how minor, or if there's some limitation.

Question: Are some insignificant haram acts unpunished in the hereafter?

Clearly, Allah is not inhibited from punishing however He decides is best, and choosing a punishment that suits the act.  However, it seems possible that there's a cut-off point, in order to avoid punishment for things which are ultimately insignificant.


texts: What are the rights of a women over her husband?

texts: There are a lot of questions regarding the rights of a man over a woman, but there are also so many rights that a man must fulfill to his wife! What are they?


texts: Are angels faster than light particles (E = MC2 is non-Islamic)?

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By far, Einstein's best-known equation is "E=mc2 - energy equals mass times the velocity of light squared."  According to this equation, any given amount of mass is equivalent to a certain amount of energy, and vice versa.
In other words, the speed of the light in vacuum is the upmost limit of the motion for anything which carries energy and or information.
But as per many incidents in Islam scriptures, we know that angels are able to travel to the heavens and back in under a 'earth day'. Angel Gabriel has also visited our planet from the seventh heaven many a time.
It is also believed that Prophet Muhammed (SAW) traveled to the seventh heaven, visited paradise and hell, crossed the Sidrat al-Muntaha all in less than a night.
Given that space is denser than vacuum and things tend to travel even slower in a denser medium, if angels can cover such large distances in such short intervals, are they faster than light particles?
Note :
It takes light 100,000 light years to traverse from one corner of the milky way to the other as per current scientific knowledge. We are not aware of the orientation of the milky way w.r.t to the sky of our first heaven. But given the tilt of earth's axis and assuming the sky is 'above', it would take light particles ~1000 light years to exit the galaxy at a perpendicular angle (Avg thickness of Milky Way is 0.3kpc.)


texts: Is it haram to pray in the complete opposite direction?

texts: Let's say you are praying, and someone stands right behind you praying 180 degrees away from the direction your praying in. Wouldn't it be the exact same thing considering the fact that the earth is round and you both are praying in the same direction?


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Is shaving the beard Haram? Is there any authentic hadith about it?
What is the opinion of the Quran about it? (Sunni and Shia)


texts: How Islam allow or disallow new innovation and technology?

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Any our of our (Muslim) activities are referenced to Prophet's SAWW sunnah and Quran. I am curious to find out, How Modern technology is supported or discouraged in Islam, because it cannot be linked to prophet saww era directly.

This question came out in a discussion with my friend, whose main argument was that Islam is changing with modern technologies, by allowing them to use.

I argued by the comment that Islam is the same, it tests and then approves/disapproves these technologies by comparing them to basic Islamic Principles.

I could not find any support to my argument. I would like an appropriate answer with reference.


texts: What is the meaning of Shafa'ah (Sunni view)?

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There is some narration from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) installed in Masjid an Nabawi in Madinah, justified as "Sahih"(=Correct) or "Hassan"(=Well) in different Sunni references:

النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ :  " شَفَاعَتِي لأَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ مِنْ أُمَّتِي "
The Prophet (PBUH) said: My intercession (shafa'ah) will be for those of my people who have committed major sins. Sunan Abi Dawud 4739, Jami at-Tirmidhi 2435, and also 2436.

What is the idea of Sunni brothers about "Shafa'ah"? Who can do "Shafa'ah"? Is it Shirk to ask prophet's Shafa'ah?


texts: What are the possible symbols of mercy and/or compassion in Islam? As always answers with supporting references are appreciated.


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It is mentioned in the holy Qur'an that Satan was the one that defied God. If so where did his minions come from?

Can devils mate and reproduce? Are the number of devils increasing as the population of Earth is increasing?
In short, can someone describe the life of devils?


texts: What items are considered najis in fiqh?

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As we have a lot of questions asking about the validity of a prayer due to something expected or assumed to be a najasa النجاسة and many questioners seem to confound tahara الطهارة with cleanness and najasa النجاسة with dirtiness, here some examples:

What dirty (but ritually clean) surfaces can you pray on?
What stains make a prayer invalid
Is my prayer valid given that I wore pants which were dirtied by water splashed onto them by a passing car?
...

I thought it might make sense to ask a rather general question (similar to Which things break the wudu?)  so that we might be able to refer to it later.

I'd like to ask what things are considered to be najis نجس or among the najasaat النجاسات in all approved fiqh schools?

I know that there might be details, but to some extent we may find alcohol, urine and excrement as common in all schools (and Allah knows best).

P.S. to our Shi'a brothers and sisters: In many if not most of my questions I've been hoping for answers from your side!


texts: Is it haram to watch shows/movies of superhero movies (e.g. Marvel, DC) and Star Wars?

texts: I want to know whether it is haram to watch movies or shows of superheroes from Marvel or DC. Most of the characters from them are science-based and rarely any of the characters use magic. The characters give a good message about getting powers unintentionally and choosing to do good instead of using them for worldly benefit. I also want to know if watching Star Wars is haram, since the Jedi characters are supposed to have good morals.


texts: Is the term sighaar as-Sahaba agreed upon among hadith scholars?

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Often we find in books of hadith scholars and historians (biographers) the expression that a certain narrator was among sighar as-Sahaba صغار الصحابة (maybe one could translate it small Sahabi). From the few examples I've encountered I'd assume that it refers to Sahaba who were very young when the prophet () died.

My question is, is this term well defined and agreed upon among scholars of jarh and ta'adil (if so consider quoting the definition) or are there different definitions?


texts: Why it is prohibited for Muslims to enter a building with images and statues?

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While going through the below question:
Can social functions be booked in a Church?

I stumbled upon this Hadith:
Ibn ‘Aa’idh narrated in Futooh al-Shaam that when ‘Umar came to Syria,
the Christians made food for him and called him, and he said: Where is
it? They said: In the church, and he refused to go. He said to ‘Ali:
Take the people to eat lunch. So ‘Ali took the people and entered the
church, and he and the people ate lunch, and ‘Ali looked at the images
and said: What would be wrong if the Ameer al-Mu’mineen entered this
place? Al-Mughni (8/113).

My question is whether the question of Ali (RA) was ever answered? Do we know why it is prohibited for Muslims to enter a building with images and statues?
I am aware of the prohibition for angels but this is the first time I read w.r.t humans (muslims).
A tafsir would be highly appreciated.


texts: Is taking a picture with an electronic device permissable?

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I try to understand this with my common sense and of course hadith and Quran al Karim.

When I talk about taking a picture of a living being, we're clearly not creating it, but kind of freeze the moment from a point of view. So if my mother takes a picture of my kids, it is just for watching them in times she misses them. She's not creating them.
Also, you can't watch it if you don't have suited tool that displays it.

If I want to draw a human, than there is a kind of trying to be a creator. That is disrespectful to our creator Allah (swt) and therefor a severe punishment will await me (a3udu bilah). Because I draw from my own imagination, thinking I can draw a human body.

Isn't the reason why images and statues are forbidden is because in ancient times people worshiped images and statues? Distracting them from Allah (swt)? Isn't that the main reason why Allah (swt) has forbidden them.

The reason I ask this is because some people say that taking a picture is forbidden. Some scholars also forbid taking pictures, with all respect for their knowledge, but I have issues with that fatwa as my common sense has difficulty to accept it.


texts: Can Wife celebrate Eid with her parents?

texts: Salam alikum, bro an sis. I have question. Me and wife are staying aboard and we are going to India. As it will be EidAdha time at that moment, my wife wants to celebrate this with her family with my kid. I want her to celebrate with me and my parents. Not sure what to do. Her family and my family is staying in different cities.. Is her this demand is correct.l?


texts: Marry a girl whos done zina with 2 person

texts: A girl is engaged later she informed. she was in physical relation with 2 of her boy friend in past.what is the best option can a person should marry or leave.


texts: Rewarding the person who helps catch a thief, Islamic or not?

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Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam,

In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught.

In this case, can the owner of the stolen goods reward the brother who helped him, with a portion of that stolen goods as a token of thanks?

Is this considered imitating the kufr or unislamic in anyway or can it be understood to be encouraged?


texts: Are sports like boxing and martial arts permissible in Islam?

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In martial arts you often have to have sparring sessions or even inter-club championships where you have to hurt the opponent to win the fight. Similarly, in boxing you're hitting the opponent to gain points.

Are these kinds of sports permissible in Islam in which there are chances of hurting the opponent?


texts: Were the ancient Israelites of a darker skin tone?

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I have seen ancient depictions of the
ancient Israelites and there features were
different than I expected.

Linguistic experts have stated that hebrew
is one of the early Asiatic-African
languages.

The hamitic people were a dark skinned
people, Noah's wife was hamitic, moses'
wife was hamitic, the ancient Israelites
mixed with hamitic egyptians for centuries
before exodus.

In Acts 21:37-38 the soldier mistakenly
took Paul for a hamitic egyptian. How
could the soldier mistake Paul for an
egyptian unless the ancient Israelites were
of a darker skin tone?

Also in Exodus 2:16-19 Moses was
mistaken for a Hamitic Egyptian. If Moses
was not physically identical to hamitic
people how could he have also been
mistaken for a Hamitic egyptian?

The egyptians of today are not the original
ancient egyptian but are of persian, arabic
and turkish stock, the orginal egyptians
were a Hamitic dark skinned people who
were conquered and exiled durring the
Islamic conquest.

I have been told by some muslim scholars that the jews that muhammed (peace be upon him) offered the Quran to were dark skinned people and that the jews of today are not the original hebrews (jews) but that the jews of today are the descendants of converts from around the year of 800 a.d and are khazarians to be exact not bloodline original jews that muhammad pbuh spoke to about Quran.

Is there any Early muslim references to the
physical identity of the ancient Israelites? or do any muslim historians know anything concerning this?


texts: Is it permissible to legally change your first name?

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I would like to know whether or not it is permissible in Islam for someone to change their first name (regardless of circumstance)? When I say change, I mean formally as opposed to informally.

I do not have enough knowledge of hadith to ascertain the answer for myself, so your answers will be much appreciated.

I'm primarily after a general 'Sunni' view on the matter.

Thanks.


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I wonder what Islam, more specifically the Quran or one of the many hadeeth have to say when it comes to life-threatening diseases. Many muslim people think they have to suffer the illness they're battling right now whereas they are good treatments that help save their lives.

  My question now is: Is that one obligated to use that treatment to save their own life or does that person needs to suffer from that illness and potentially die? Isn't that considered suicide?

L.S.:

Please give me supporting evidence with source references.
Thank you


texts: Is there any evidence in Qur'an or Hadith which states that there were 124,000 Prophets/Messengers of Islam?

texts: Almost all scholars say there were 124,000 prophets sent by Allah. Where does this number come from and what is the evidence to support it?


texts: I want to know if there are hadiths that speak about insane man or similar than that then muslims should praise ALLAH because they are not like them or should seek help from ALLAH from them?


texts: Is it permissible to build a building taller than Kaaba around it?

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I have heard that it is not permissible to make any buildings taller than Kaaba around it.  For instance there is a very tall clock as a very tall building which has been built so taller than Kaaba. (Shia view).

I was wondering if there is any narrations regarding this issue? If so, what could be the reason that we should not make any building taller than Kaaba?


texts: Did pagan tribes use bells in their worship?

texts: I read that pagans in the time of the Prophet (PBUH) would use bells in their worship rituals, as well as for protection from the evil eye. Does anyone have information on whether bells were prominent worship intruments?


texts: Continuous earning on the bases of one time hard work

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Assalam u`Alaikum,

Continuous earning from a source which was built by only one time hard work.
Is it Halal or Haram or something else...?

For Example, A person creates a Website / App.

If the website sell some product or services, then What is the Rule.?
If website does not sell anything, the earning is only from Advertisements on the website/app, then what is the Rule...?

I want to ask that, If this money Halal or Haram...?

Thanks.


texts: Is it true that Ibn Ubayy was a hypocrite that bought singing girls as a means of distracting people from Islam?

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Is Surah Luqman Verse 6 regarding him?

ومن الناس من يشتري لهو الحديث ليضل عن سبيل الله بغير علم ويتخذها هزوا أولئك لهم عذاب مهين
And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead [others] from the way of Allah without knowledge and who takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment.
— Quran 31:6


texts: If somebody respectable had told you something was halal when in fact it was haram but it was to late to reverse the damage who’s at fault? Was there anything like this that happened in the Quran? JazzakAllah


texts: Is my husband obligate to pay zakat al-fitr for his brother?

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Is my husband obligate to pay zakat al-fitr for his brother who does menial jobs to survive?

I just want to ask my question and be guided


texts: Is profit from selling various products which include red wine halal?

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Ok im asked to join this program, where we park our money in it and we are given 1-3% profit. The profits come from the buying and selling of items from different merchants in the program, from every transaction there is some processing fees and that will be used to pay the 1-3% profit.

All the products are assets based where the price could appreciate but one of the products is red wine. So is the 1-3% profit halal?


texts: What is the source that says the Jinn live for 500 years?

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While watching this video starting at timestamp 41:03, I heard aleem Dr. Omar Zaid mention that the Jinn live for 500 years. Since he is a notable revert aleem wıth extensive knowledge of previous scriptures as well as Islamic sources, I am sure this statement about Jinn is based on authentic sources, but I have never heard of this before.
What source(s) assert that Jin live for 500 years?


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This morning I messaged a friend "I'll be there" but I didn't write "inshallah" (as per Qur'an 18:23-24) in the text, instead verbalizing it (i.e., saying "inshallah", instead of including it in the text).  I'm worried this is incorrect, and I'd like to correct this behaviour in the future.

Question: Is it acceptable to verbalize inshallah when messaging about intended acts?

I found this as part of an online fatwa:

  Finally, I would advise that while sending messages through SMS or email, one should always write in sha' Allah (ان شاء الله). -- Abu al-Fadl Muhammad Nau'man Shiraz al-Qadiri al-'Iraqi (link)

But the context from that fatwa is not this particular question.  As such, it's unclear whether the author is intending to only say "using SMS, etc., does not exempt you from saying inshallah".  (And it's an isolated opinion on some website, without referencing the Qur'an or Sunnah.)


texts: Is wind and string instruments haram to build, listen to, or play with?

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I would like to know where can I find the Hadith in which it mentions that wind and string instruments are prohibited? and if the hadith is authentic or not? and What is the reason for this prohibition?

I heard from someone that it was prohibited because in the Prophet's (May Allah's peace and blessings be upon Him) day, they used to kill animals to make these instruments, is this the main reason? if not, than what is the reason?

I would also like to know if there are any opinions of reliable scholars on this as well.


texts: Does blood that comes from your lips nullify your fast?

texts: If a person fasts for a Kaffarah and during the day their lips cracked and started to bleed. The person put their tongue on their lip and tasted the blood. But this was not intentionally. Does this break their fast? Or do you think that they should do their Kaffarah again?


texts: What does Ummah mean in Islam as we know there are many different groups with different ideas about Islamic rules which call themselves Muslim so how can you call it Ummah?


texts: Is Caprice treated as a false deity in Islam

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If I take Caprice as my partial path also follow Islam to certain extent will I be associating partners with Allah?

  Quran 45:23 Hast thou seen him who has taken his caprice to be his god, and God has led him astray out of a knowledge, and set a seal upon his hearing and his heart, and laid a covering on his eyes? Who shall guide him after God? What, will you not remember?


texts: I've heard you can wipe on your shoes (like you can on socks) as part of wudhu. If you can what are the conditions?


texts: Is it a sin to setup a ring tune to caller tune on a incoming calls

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I want to ask a question to an Islamic Scholar.
Please define us, is it a sin to set a ring tune as an incoming calls tune?


texts: Is it halal to supply building matterials to build a temple?

texts: I am a building materials supplier and I got a tender from our government to supply materials on demand to build a temple. But I am not sure if this is haram or halal?


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Qur'an 4:3 makes Islamically permissible men having more than one wife.  However, after some (comically unsuccessful) attempts at finding a husband, I can say the idea of my (inshallah) future husband having a second wife feels degrading to me.  My dream of finding a loving husband does not involve negotiations of a second wife.

I'm at a point where I feel I should insist on being the only wife.

Question: Is it improper for a woman to insist on being the only wife?

Obviously, a husband may choose to have just one wife, and (as far as know) this is the norm in Muslim society.  But I'm wondering if it's improper (as in haram, disliked, etc.) for a woman to obstruct her (current or future) husband from finding a second wife.

I'm not clear on this, maybe this is a perfectly acceptable decision that a woman may make.


texts: How can we trust the authenticity of the Koran and of Muhammad?

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In the early dark ages, when most of the people were illiterate and weak - and also deeply superstitious, the powerful and strong kings and warlords were able to influence them in any way they wanted.

Putting myself in Mohammed's shoes (or sandals); I could theoretically get away with declaring myself a prophet and imposing my "revelations" on all the population. I would then hire scribes to document my message from God and soon enough I'd be all powerful and memorialized for all history.

Contrast this to something like Judaism, where the revelation from God was in front of millions of people. It would be difficult for someone to start a religion from scratch and claim millions of people witnesssed it. If someone pulled that on me I'd obviously ask, "well, where are those millions of people? You should have millions of followers by now, why haven't I heard of any?". This must be why Judaism's authenticity is verified by the other major religions.

The Koran's authenticity is all based on one - otherwise obscure - person's word. Mohammed claimed God spoke to him and convinced the people around him it was true, and eventually earned a large following. But with all the violence, lack of education and forced religion of the time, how do Muslims know forsure that the Koran is really from God? (If they do).


texts: Can I be just a Muslim rather than being a tableeqi or sunni

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Assalamu alaikum brother, as you are no there are number firaqas in Islam now like tableeqi Sunni , devbandi etc. And I have also heard a Hadith of prophet Muhammad s.w.a.w. that there will be about 73 firqas in Islam but followers of any one jamat will go into the jannat. My question is is if I I stay out of these things and just follow the Islam buy Quran and follow the footsteps of prophet Mohammed s.w.a.w ( e.g: giving dawat to Muslim brothers but not being strictly be called as tableeqi and not following their rules strictly) .
Can I still go to jannat.


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Haram = any activity prohibited in Islam which is against the moral values and principles.

Bida'h = a new practice that people say is a part of Islam, but in fact is not.

I know there are many kinds of Haram activities. I have studied the major sins of Islam. But Bida'h is not listed. Yet Bida'h is a sin. Bida'h leads to shirk. And we know shirk is the biggest of all sins. So is Bida'h a major sin or minor sin?


texts: Can A M21 Hollow Point ammo hunter eat his meat in Islam?

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Situation
M21 (308.Winchester Semi-Auto) Hollow Point ammo
Deer
Headshot (Insta-Death)
Can a Muslim do that ? Would that be helal to eat ?


texts: A few questions about Islam and Allah - I don't understand

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I have a few questions about Islam and Allah which I would like to ask. I have been quite frustrated for some time now as to why/how/etc... in regards to these questions. Ok so here goes:

1)  Why does Allah need us to pray? Allah is the almighty, powerful, perfect and wise one. So why does he need us to kneel down everyday and pray? Can't we just say "I believe in you Allah" and leave it at that? I believe in God, but I don't see why I have to prey everyday? Especially how you have to do it 5 times a day (or 3 if your Shite Muslim).

2) The devil is horrible and is always trying to ruin everything, I understand this, but God is obviously the number one most powerful. So can't he just click his fingers and get rid of the devil immediately? If he did that, maybe all these weapons/oil companies/bankers wouldn't go around the world starting wars and killing innocent people (like in Palestine)???

3) How come Islam has lots of rules regarding sex? Like why do you have to be married? And why is anal not allowed? God loves us all right? Why would something like this matter? In fact isn't one of the rules of God, is that we should populate the Earth? That's one of the reasons God created the Earth, so that we, his people, could live on it and breed and so on????

4) So Islam allows Christianity and Judaism. So how come if a Muslim converts to one of those religions, he/she is to be killed? I thought those religions are allowed by Islam?

5) What does God do all day? Do he check on all his creations or something? Does he eat food? Does he have an iPhone? Does he go swimming? Etc...???

6) Lastly, if someone is just good all their life, then isn't that good enough for God? Personally I'm a hard working young man, I believe in honesty, and being respectful towards each other, etc.... Can't that just be good enough?

Thanks for your time and patience, I hope you can help me with this, because these questions have been in my mind for ages and its made me quite angry.


texts: How to calculate jewlery zakat while in debt?

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My husband and me recently bought a house and staying there. But since we couldn't manage the full price of that house so we we took bank loan based on our salaries. 50% of the price of that house is coming from bank loan. Now we are paying installments for that loan. I own gold jewelry which counts 180 grams and I am also an earning member of my family.

So my question is that should I minus the yearly installment from my gold price-value and then pay zakat ?


texts: Reciting surats without knowing the true meaning of it

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When I was around 15 years till 16 years old I went to Arabic school mostly in the weekends. I learned some suras without really understanding it in my mother tongue. Mostly because we were taught at that school to study just suras by heart something I dislike about the teaching methods from Arabic schools in Belgium and the Netherlands. A few years ago I started to read the Quran in my mother tongue but I didn't spend much time on it. I know from very few suras the true meaning but of many others I know by heart I don't know anything which I will need to change in the near future.

  "Does it make my salats when I recite suras which I don't know the true meaning of less valid as the salats when I perform suras which I do know the true meaning of." I need to say that those few suras that I fully understand I keep repeating now but it seems that isn't the way of doing the salat. Aren't you supposed to learn every day more and more suras and to fully understand them so that you can expand your knowledge about your own faith?

Please elaborate your answer till you think you have provided everything you know on this matter and please link some references to it so that I can look all the elaborations of the authors myself.


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I sporadically encounter "Islamic dream interpretation", e.g., there are tools online such as MyIslamicDream.com, eDreamInterpretation.com, Islamic-Dreams-Interpretation.com and more can be found using Google.
This surprises me, as (a) there seems to minimal difference between engaging in dream interpretation and engaging in fortune telling, (b) dream interpretation is not haram, and (c) fortune telling is a sin (listed as a major sin by al-Dhahabi):

Say, "None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah, and they do not perceive when they will be resurrected." -- Qur'an 27:65
[He is] Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His [knowledge of the] unseen to anyone. -- Qur'an 72:26
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever... goes to a fortuneteller and believes what he says, he has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad.'" (sunnah.com)

Islam Q&A even likened fortune telling to shirk.
Question: How does dream interpretation distinguish itself from fortune telling?


texts: My family keeps eating haram food what do I do?

texts: My Muslim family keeps eating haram food even though I tell them it is haram they say things like “Oh we already ate some might as well finish it” and when I tell them it’s haram it doesn’t phase them they just carry on eating it as if it is the best halal food on Earth. What do I do?


texts: Is it lawful to do business with non-Muslim businesses like Sainsbury and Tesco?

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I know doing business with non-Muslims is allowed, but scholars have said helping Zionist businesses is haram and I have seen the reasoning behind the fatwa which makes sense. However in the UK, businesses like Sainsbury and Tesco are not Zionistic compared to the same extent as Coka Cola, but are also not your humble non-Muslim businesses with honest livings and activities.

I have a beverage business, but to make real volumes of sales I have to make it available in these big supermarkets.  Is it lawful for me and can you provide a reason?

I want this business to thrive but fear in Allah more and do not want to compromise myself. A portion of my profits are even allocated to a charity, so the more successful my business is, effectively the more lives I save insha allah.


texts: Making software using pirated software to make parts of it

texts: I am making some software. I have started this before I found out that using pirated software is bad. The logo I made is made with pirated software. Everything else was free. I intend to earn money from this software. Should I re-make the logo without pirated software?


texts: What is the Islamic ruling in regards to wearing a necktie?

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What is the Islamic ruling in regards to the permissibility of wearing a necktie?

Would it be considered imitation of the kuffar/infidels/non-Muslims?

Answers in the light of relevant hadith and Qur'anic verses would be preferred.


texts: Is making fun of marriage without thinking about its islamic part mockery of Islam

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i had once heard a man say to his friend who was about to get married that "Marriage is the worst mistake a man can make" and then he proceeded to scare his friend with stories of how his life would be over after marriage, all in jest. I smiled at this. I'm sure that this man was not thinking of the part that marriage plays in Islam and was rather thinking of the social part.

Does that make a difference?

After this I thought about the marriage of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and how marriage is prescribed in Islam and I got worried and berated this man. But is this still considered mockery of the Prophet, all these things considered?


texts: I have a bank loan, a monthly salary, and no savings from my salary. Do I need to pay zakat?

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I live and work out of my home country as an expat. I somehow got a bank loan last year which is equivalent of my country currency 3500000.

Every month, I'm paying installment as 90000 (equivalent of my country currency value) from my monthly salary which is about 170000 (home country currency value).

I have no saving from my salary as for loan deduction & family expenses. Out of 3500000 loan amount, I don't have any cash in my hand as I spent around 2300000 for family and home. I lent out 600000 (which will be returned to me) and invested 600000 for business (which will be refunded and getting some separate amount as monthly profit depending monthly gross profit of business).

Now, do I need to give zakat? Last year, I gave zakat of the amount I had in my hand. This year, some of them asking to check with expert if my zakat is appropriate or not?

Even if I don't have to give zakat, even then I can give as Sadqah. Asking just for clarification.


texts: Is wudu broken if a dog touches your trouser?

texts: As a delivery driver I was at a customer's house and a dog came out and touched my trouser. It was isha time and I was rushing to go to the mosque for salat. I performed the salat with the imam but forgot to do wudu as I did wudu at magrib prayer. Was my wudu broken when the dog touched my trouser, or is it okay?


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In my city children are taught in (mainly) two different ways: they are taught really strictly or not taught at all. Ive seen some people who grow up very conservative but when they hit their late teens they just stop with eveything and others who werent even taught to begin with just do whatever they want. There is people who just smoke and do drugs for fun and think it is cool, I have seen others drink, lots and lots of people have girlfriens and commit Zina, others just dont pray etc etc. This is somewhat interrelated to one of my previous questions Problem with marriage in the West.

I know it may be wrong to just say that this is all due to how some people have been raised but I feel like the way you are taught would play a significant role in this. What was the prophets approach to teaching others? Was he forceful or extreme and constantly saying you would be punished for one thing or another or extremly kind and leaves it up to the person he teaches what to do? What was his approach to teaching others to live at least a fairly Islamic life?


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In 4:3, it says per the Sahih International translation:

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

This can easily be understood as a reminder to men who want to marry multiple wives that they have to treat their wives equitably. However, if there is no way for the wives to enforce this, it can easily fall flat. This leads to the questions:

What constitutes "injustice" among multiple wives? Please make sure to elaborate on general, yet specific enough rules, not just concrete example situations.
What can a wife who feels she is being treated unjustly compared to her co-wives do to force her husband to correct this? Is it grounds for obtaining a divorce, can she legally force him to change his behavior while staying in the marriage, is there payment she can demand; what legal rights does being treated unjustly by her husband give her?


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I am not a Muslim, but I am sure curious about it.
I am a very different woman than the others I've met within my culture (I am American Hispanic). I, since young, act more like a boy than a girl. I have strength, abstract thinking and, due to my career, low feelings.
I am married yet I am not typical wife, I share obligations at home with my husband that including upbringing of my children, I study, have a successful career in human services, and I practice sports.

From what I have read in the Koran, even though many Muslim girls believe something to be a benefit for me, it is not. Like be dependent on one's husband? Not for me, I make my own money, obey my husband in all and keep him happy? Well, he keeps me happy, and he will be happy. I am not up for obeying anyone that I consider human, same as me. As for property, well, if I buy something should I not "benefit" from having it?  And other rules, like men having four wives, etc.

It seems to me a scary religion and open to many human abuse particularly to women.

So, how does Islam protect women?


texts: What does this mean in English: "tafsirbi’l-ma’thur"?

texts: I'm brushing up on exegetical works pertaining to the Qur'an, and I keep coming across this term: "tafsirbi’l-ma’thur." Can someone provide me with a clear definition of the term and help me understand it? It seems very central to what I'm reading.


texts: Why did Allah create arrogance in human when he doesn't like it?

texts: Arrogance is a special kind of immense sin which has no hope of forgiveness. Why did Allah create this thing in humans?


texts: Can Muslims take part in human genomic editing for disease treatment?

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I am taking a class in which I am able to choose a scientific topic to explore. I want to explore potential HIV-1 treatment via human genome editing. My goal is to help cure/treat HIV. I don't want to fundamentally change what a human is from birth (such as changing their gender) because from my understanding that would be considered trying to "improve" on Allah's creation (which I am NOT trying to do and is obviously very wrong to do).

From some searches, I found that, in general, humans are allowed to find solutions to harms. However, I want a specific, definitive answer to this type of question. Thank you.


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If we take the usual view that she married at 6 and then later consummated at 9 after her menses and the Prophet (saw) was in his early 50s we can challenge the non Muslim critic by saying why do we not have a single report from the enemies questioning her "young" age and his "older" age? And do you think her parents would let her marry so young if in their culture it was not normal?

The scholars who say she was older and in her late teens use the fact that the reason we have no reports from his enemies is simply because she was never married so young and the Hadith reports missed a 1 so it was 16 and 19....

Now when you tell the critics all this they still do not agree and say if Muhammad (saws) is the perfect man for all times then why do some Muslims give their daughters away for marriage at similar ages as 9 (child brides) even today?

How do we answer this? Who said these Muslims are right? Even if some scholars today allow it not all scholars are fallible. Even if it is done today it could be in regions of the world which aren't modern by our standards and live in the desert and the children don't go through school college university job routine... So marry young.

Please comment and add thought.


texts: Do kaafir have to get his head shaved when he becomes a muslim?

texts: Do kaafir have to his head shaved when he becomes a muslim?


texts: Is it permissible to pray while leaning on the wall?

texts: When someone want to pray all night, his back hurts because of how long he stood. Is he allowed to pray leaning on the wall or would that go against the Sunnah of the Prophet (alaihi As-Salat wa As-Salam)?


texts: Isn't God responsible for those killed in accidents?

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God says the murder of one person is murder of whole humanity. And the murderer should be sentenced to death.

Who is then responsible for other kind of deaths e.g. tsunami, earth quake, storms weather and all other kind of deaths in which another person is not responsible by any means.

A person will be punished by death if he kills an innocent child, won't God be responsible if He kills that child in an earthquake?


texts: What does the Quran say about the number of children a family should have?

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Within the Muslim community, there are those who encourage Muslims to have a high number of children. I also read that "procreation in Islam is a sign of God's will and a large family is perceived as a blessing" in Blyth, E. Ruth Landau, eds. 2009. Faith and Fertility: Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

But what does the Quran say about the number of children a family should have? For instance, are there explicit verses in the Quran that, e.g., encourage families to have at least one or two children, that a large family is a blessing, that a family with children is positive in some sense, et cetera?

I am looking for a detailed and canonical answer.


texts: Is this hadith present in Sahih hadith books? (My Google search did not find it, but it could be due to English wording.)


texts: is the wife of the brother of my grandmother a mahram?

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Is the wife of my granduncle(the brother of my mother's mother) a mahram?
This photo doesn't go into detail.


texts: Investment in Islamic Business conglomerate that gives almost fixed returns

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We have been investing in Heera Gold  an Islamic company which aims to remove interest in society by allowing investment in their mainly gold export import business with an apparently profit sharing scheme. The founder of this organization herself is an Islamic Scholar who runs Islamic schools , Madrassahs and many other business from the investment amount.It allows investments from only Muslims and a large number of Muslims are investing here, But in the share holders meetings they never disclose how they make the profit nor the balance sheet giving the reason that its a trade secret. The problem is that we are receiving the profits in almost fixed amounts with a very small standard deviation(of a few hundred rupees).

our case: In monthly scheme for an investment of 50000 INR we could get 1500-1600 INR as profit every month. The profit value is publicly declared every month.

Update:

I contacted their assistants and they say that they decide the buy \ sale price of Gold which they import one year ahead and hence the prices are  insulated against volatility in the market.

So am I safe to assume that it is not Interest?

Update:

These video links are recording of their Annual General Meetings where they explain the Islamic investment schemes and their working. They have a huge following in Mumbai and southern India. Also they have offices in Dubai, it would be great if someone can verify their offices in Dubai.


texts: Has something been overlooked in Sura Baqarah's english translation?

texts: In most english translations of the Qur'an, the second ayat of surah Baqarah begins with the words 'this is the book' instead of 'that is the book'. The arabic word translates to 'that' rather than 'this'. So why has a different word been used in this case?


texts: Assalamualykum....I was unsure if I got my periods but still fasted cause I was unsure and turns out I was not mensturating! So will my fast be accepted ? Do I have to fast again ?please ans !!!!!


texts: When i was a kid, about 10 years and didn't know about islam and about debt I was buying something and I didn't have enough money, I needed about 0.50$ so I asked to buy a thing and then I will give that money latter. Couple days ago I was reading something about debt and remembered that. Now since it was very long ago(about 10 years) I don't know if I payed that debt, maybe I am but I'm not sure. Because I came him after that couple years after that and he didn't mention anything. What should I do, does it matters because I was too young, and that guy, I don't know who he is and he's name, probably don't remember that? Money is not problem, but how to find guy now, and is he going to remember? PS. Sorry for bad english, it's not my native language.


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Assalamu alaikum,
I am working as a web designer and developer for 3 years.
I have intended recently to create general products that can be used in halal or haram and sell them worldwide.
One of these products is a template for "Our team" pages which has different layouts for the team of any company. The buyer is responsible for putting the images himself and of course in this time, a lot of companies have women in their team and they don't mind having their photos to be published online.
I want to ask is this halal or haram?
I don't upload the photos myself. Only the buyer.
Is this like selling weapons in time of fitnah (temptation) ?
and if it is not haram, what if someone comes to me to fix some issues on his website not related to the photos themselves and I found his site contains some haram photos of women but the requirements aren't related to the photos  and are related to design conflicts?
If this work is haram, then the money gained from it is haram also?


texts: Is interest entirely haram or can there be exceptions under neccesity?

texts:
A query in similar to a question posted on this site (Is interest-based educational loan allowed? ) (this may seem like a similar question, but from a clear angle).

Allah says: “Those who devour interest will not stand except as stands one whom Satan has driven mad by his touch.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 275]
Allah says about one who engages in interest that he should: “take notice of war from Allah and His Messenger.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 279]
Paying interest is sinful, just like receiving interest is sinful. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Allah curses the one who consumes interest, the one who pays it, the one who draws up the contract, and the witnesses to the contract, then he said they are same (in sinfulness) ” [Sahîh Muslim]
"O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah and give up what remains due to you from riba, if you are really believers. And if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from Allah and His Messenger." [2:277-278]
"The Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, has cursed, 'The one who takes riba, the one who writes it and the one who witnesses it,' and he said, They are equal (in sin)'." (Muslim)
"Riba has seventy three gates, the least of them is like a man who fornicates with his mother. And verily, the worst of riba is the Muslim's honor." (al-Hakim) And he also said, "A dirham that a man spends knowing he gained it from riba is worse than thirty six instances of fornication."

Brothers, I understand the sins gained from accepted deals which interest is a part of, Allah SWT has commanded us to seek knowledge. We can do so by completing education, to complete education in a Western country like the UK, a degree will cost a minimum of £40000 in total excluding living cost.
Now a person might think to earn such an amount of money by working (a job without a degree will have an annual salary of (£9000)). This is a pure annual salary, but that does not mean that such a salary will remain as it is by the end of each year as a person has commitments to rent, food, family, etc. Therefore, if a person is to plan on saving for a degree it will take around five years or more (if it's possible but highly doubtful). Now there are organisations which provide students with educational loans in order to complete their studies, but these loans can have an interest rate set to them.
Islamic banks or normal banks don't give such huge loans to even consider interest free, especially that students don't have stable earnings and low credit scores!
Now this interest is for me to repay. It is not provided with the initial payments made to me, so I am not benefiting from the interest at all, but I do benefit from the loan (to pay university fees)
Now as you seen in my explanation that taking such a loan is life essential to success and have stable earnings to support a family and life expenses, so would I be committing a sin by accepting such a loan as I am not benefiting from the interest at all?

From Abu Hurayrah : The Prophet, , said: "There will certainly come a time for mankind when everyone will take riba and if he does not do so, its dust will reach him." (Abu Dawud, Kitab al-Buyu', Bab fi ijtinabi al-shubuhat; also in Ibn Majah)

Alhamdullah, I believe in god and his messenger, but I know Islam is not a hard religion (for the believers) and there can be exception in some situations within life!
Also If a person takes an interest based loan for a start-up business and then repays that loan, does that mean that all of his profits are related to interest as if they didn't take the loan they may not have had this business to begin with?
Brother and sisters, please explain in detail if I am in the wrong here!