texts: What are the differences between companions of right and people in front?

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In Chapter 56, Quran says people will be put into three groups in the Day of Judgment: companions of left, companions of right, and people in front (or foremost). From the some verses in this chapter, we see that both companions of right, and foremost will go to heaven while companions of left are destined to go to hell. See the verses below:
Quran 56/10-14  talks about foremost.

And those in front––ahead indeed!  For these will be the ones brought
nearest to God  in Gardens of Bliss:  many from the past and a few from later generations.

And Quran 56/27-40 talks of companions of right.

Those on the Right, what people they are!  They will dwell amid
thornless lote trees  and clustered acacia with spreading shade,
constantly flowing water,  abundant fruits,  unfailing, unforbidden,
with incomparable companions  We have specially created–– virginal,
loving, of matching age––  for those on the Right,  many from the past
and many from later generations.

My question is this: what exactly are the differences between foremost, and companion of right? Is it a matter of firmness in the following Islamic faith, i.e., are foremost the people who are more devout, and practicing than an average Muslim? Or, is it a special status given by the God, such as prophethood, i.e., does foremost refer to the prophets, and those who first accepted, followed, and fought besides the prophets etc.


texts: Islamic view on getting married if you have no time/energy

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Is it obligatory, optional or forbidden to get married when you have restrictions on the time/energy to give to a possible wife?

Lets say you work 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, commute 4 hours a day, and sleep/rest 8 hours a day, because you're so exhausted from the 12 hours at work plus 4 hours of commuting.

Basically: You have absolutely no time/energy to give to anyone, and barely have enough energy to pray 5 times a day.

In this instance, is it obligatory, optional, or forbidden to get married according to islam?


texts: Who will inhabit the earth after judgement day?

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After judgement day the wrongdoers go to hell and the ones who pleased Allah go to heaven, but my question is that:

What will happen with the earth?


texts: I heard that if things aren’t covered for a time or whole night one should avoid it. From what I remember it was said by someone close to me. I cannot find any source. Is it said by prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?


texts: Why is the Quran so hard against those who questioned the prophet?

texts: There are obnoxious people like Abu Lahab and Uqba Mu'ayt who lived during Muhammad's(pbuh) lifetime . They were skeptical of the prophet, got physical at him, and threw excrement at his house. They were hated people and died painful deaths. But why does things have to get so personal that Quran should mention them by name as the inhabitants of Hell, and describe what would be done specifically to them. Shouldn't the Qur'an and the prophet be beyond these insults and simply ignore these clowns. Why don't we just get over these people?


texts: What is the proof that Islam is THE truth? How can I have 100% certainty?

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How do I 100% know for sure that Islam is the truth? How can I be sure that the Islamic worldview - of what Islam says about this world and the afterlife - is true? Can I do better do then just "have faith/iman"? I do feel good after devotional acts of worship but it seems like I need more and these feelings are rather subjective. Is there more than just arguments about the Qur’an (hasn't changed in 1400 years, written in an Arabic that cannot be replicated, scientific argument interpreted to be true)? I am tired of rational arguments as rationality can only come so far, is so malleable, and will not give you a deep sense of spiritual certainty - only logical implications from certain arguments.

How do I make sure that I am not rationalizing to myself that Islam is the true religion, but rather come to a point where I know it is? Because if you want something to be true - then you will rationalize to yourself until you convince yourself that it is true. If you are Christian, then you will rationalize the world through a Christian lens and believe your worldview is the ultimate truth and that Jesus will save you. Likewise in the case of Islam, or any other belief system. I want to be a good Muslim but I need a deeper level of conviction in order to survive in this world.


texts: The Prophet Muhamamd (s.a.w) pardoned a apostate from Islam?

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We know that the majority of scholars say if anyone leaves the religion of Islam the punishment is death but according to this hadith he pardoned them can you explain this hadith?

Narrated Jabir:
that a Bedouin gave the pledge to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) for Islam, then he was afflicted by the sickness in Al-Madinah. So the Bedouin went to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: "Take back my pledge." But the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) refused. Then the Bedouin left and came back and said: "Take back my pledge," and he refused. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Al-Madinah is but like bellows, it expels its filth and purifies its good."

Grade   : Sahih (Darussalam)
English reference    : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3920
Arabic reference     : Book 49, Hadith 4299


texts: Should we observe nawafil on the Night of 27th Rajab?

texts: Is there any ibadah prescribed by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for the night of 27th Rajab?


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Is it Halal to donate money to company (who need money to fund a product/project/etc...) online via crowd-funding sites such as: Kickstarter or IndieGoGo?

What if I gave money to a company (who need money to fund a product) in order to expect something back (i.e. the finished product), would that be considered Halal?

For those who are unaware of what crowd-funding sites are, they are a platform which allow large quantities of people to give money to a company to either help fund a project, such as this (with this example, if you pay a certain amount you will receive the finished product) or to fund aid programs, such as this.

I assume that we are allowed to give money to these companies ensuring that they are Halal?

Thanks!


texts: Inquiry about source of income, haram or halal

texts: Question is about a gynaecologist who sees patients in her private clinic and takes care of them throughout pregnancy then refer them to a hospital for delivery in turn she gets paid for every patient she refers for delivery from the hospital is this incentive halal or haram, she does not conduct the delivery herself.


texts: Is it wrong as a Muslim to want to be God over my own creations in the afterlife?

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I am completely invested in Islam and in no way seek to defy the commands of Allah and the teachings of his Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), but when reading about Jannah and how we will all be granted eternal happiness I was not very interested in the hori or rivers of honey, I would be more happy if I could become a God over my own creations; is it acceptable to think like this?

And will it ever be possible to become independent from Allah, or are we ever in his favour since he created us and without him we are nothing.


texts: Is it halal to earn money without work authorization in the US?

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Assalam o alaikum,
I know it does not sound appropriate to ask question about whether an earning is halal or haram if it is received from an illegal source. Apparently it should not be allowed. But I have seen so many international students who, in addition to taking classes at the university, work part-time at restaurants and Uber/Door-Dash etc, and are paid under-the-table i.e. in cash (this way they can avoid getting caught). These students are mostly on F-1 visa and thus, legally, they are not allowed to work off-campus. My question is: Will such an earning be considered halal?
P.S Consider that the restaurant only offers halal food. Thus the question is not about alcohol/pork etc. It is concerning the legality of the job.


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The following situations describe when the life of a kafir is sacred and forbidden to take.

If a kafir does not fall into one or more of these categories then may their life rightfully be taken?

Situations when a kafir's life is sacred:

has become the subject of the Islamic state by agreeing to pay the jizyah tax.

  قاتلوا ... حتى يعطوا الجزية

  Fight ... until they give the jizyah

  — Quran 9:29

  وإذا لقيت عدوك من المشركين فادعهم إلى ثلاث خصال أو خلال فأيتهن ما أجابوك فاقبل منهم وكف عنهم ثم ادعهم إلى الإسلام ... فإن هم أبوا فسلهم الجزية فإن هم أجابوك فاقبل منهم وكف عنهم

  When you meet your enemies who are polytheists, invite them to three courses of action. If they respond to any one of these, you also accept it and withhold yourself from doing them any harm. Invite them to (accept) Islam; ... If they refuse to accept Islam, demand from them the Jizya. If they agree to pay, accept it from them and hold off your hands.

  — Muslim

has a treaty with the Muslims

  وإن جنحوا للسلم فاجنح لها وتوكل على الله

  And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah

  — Quran 8:61

  من قتل معاهدا لم يرح رائحة الجنة وإن ريحها توجد من مسيرة أربعين عاما

  Whoever killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims, shall not smell the smell of Paradise though its smell is perceived from a distance of forty years.

  — Bukhari

has been granted aman (assurance of safety) by any Muslim

  وإن أحد من المشركين استجارك فأجره حتى يسمع كلام الله ثم أبلغه مأمنه ذلك بأنهم قوم لا يعلمون

  And if any one of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah . Then deliver him to his place of safety. That is because they are a people who do not know.

  — Quran 9:6

  ذمة المسلمين واحدة يسعى بها أدناهم

  The asylum granted by any Muslim is to be secured by all the Muslims, even if it is granted by one of the lowest social status among them

  — Bukhari and Muslim

does not participate in fighting e.g. women, children, farmers, laborers, priests, disabled or elderly people etc.

  وقاتلوا في سبيل الله الذين يقاتلونكم ولا تعتدوا إن الله لا يحب المعتدين

  Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors.

  — Quran 2:190


texts: Is it haram for female friends see each other naked

texts: Is it haram for female friends to change infront of each other and see each other without hijab cause some of my friends at school change infront of each other all are muslims like me and we change into our swimsuits infront of each other


texts: Is it allowed to go to hajj with your step mother?

texts: Some people said that you cant go to hajj with your step mother but how ? Your step mother is your mehram you cant do nikaah with her so why is it so then ?


texts: What does Islam say about reading the Quran in a language other than Arabic?

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Is it necessary to read the Quran in Arabic? I have learned from elders and also seen many videos stating that understanding the meaning of the Qur'an is more important than just reading it. As i don't understand Arabic i would like to read the Quran in a language that i understand like English.
So is it permissible that i read the Quran in english (or any other language) while not reading the Arabic part?

Let us assume that the translations are 100% correct.


texts: In Turkish culture here in the UK, Turks generally get the body sent to Turkey for burial there. As far as I know we need to be buried the next day, but this delays that usually for at least one more day, sometimes more. Is the next day rule a strict requirement?


texts: Do Quranists reject tafsir (explanations of the Qur'an)?

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Quranism describes any form of Islam that accepts the Quran as revelation but rejects the religious authority, and/or authenticity of, the Hadith collections. -- Wikipedia

Frequently, non-Quranists use ahadith to better understand the Qur'an.  Likewise, they use tafsir to better understand the Qur'an.

  A Quranic tafsir will often explain content and provide places and times, not contained in Quranic verses, as well as give the different views and opinions of scholars on the verse. -- Wikipedia

This motivates my question:

Question: Do Quranists also reject tafsir?

The Wikipedia page for Quranism also writes:

  Ahle Quran scholars may use Tafsir when pursuing the interpretations of the Quran.[citation needed]

While an unreferenced snippet, this suggests it's possible that different Quranists have different attitudes towards tafsir.  The Wikipedia page for tafsir currently also writes used to write:

  Wahid Al-Qur'an, or "The Qur'an Alone" (a.k.a. Quranism [قرآنيون Qurʾāniyūn]) is the school of tafsir first used by Muslims during the first two centuries of Islamic history[Source needed].

This indicates that Quranists have a different kind of relationship with tafsir.


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Asssalmualaikum.

From my understanding, Makruh are the acts which are disliked.
And it is rewarded if one avoids it  and not punished if it is performed.
So is it still not punished, if one intentionally does it? Like ,knowing that it is makrooh, but still does the act.
Is this a sin?


texts: Is it permissable to drink water if you woken at the call of fajr prayer during Ramadan

texts: Is it permissable to drink water when you have woken at the call of fajr prayer during Ramadan.


texts: Should I discontinue Farz prayer if Jamat has formed?

texts: Usually it happens while praying in prayer room at office, people gathered and form Jamat. So in this case, if you are in the middle of offering your individual Farz prayer. Should you discontinue the prayer to participate in Jamaat?


texts: My husband did not divorce me, but says he did in court; what is my marital status?

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I'm separated from my husband since 12 years ago, he did not divorce me but in the court he said in front of the judge: "I have divorced her but she is denying it".

What is my status in Islam?
What about his intentions or his words?


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Is it allowed in islam to keep a photo of engaged spouse and look at it whenever groom likes? i know there is no concept called engagement but somehow in our case this has happened, so wondering is it ok.

Is it possible to at least to visit her place when parents around to talk?

I personally feel like it is kind of odd to get married to someone I don’t know much, didn’t people talk and get to know each other in prophet time?


texts: Did the Quran mention the splitting of the moon as a miracle?

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In sura Al-Qamar 54:1-2, it is evident that the Quran says:

  The Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in two]. And if they
  see a miracle, they turn away and say, "Passing magic."

Did this phenomena ever happened? Who witnessed it if it ever happened? What were the circumstances under which it happened? I would like to know the history behind it.

Or, it just never happened. In that case, what does 54:1-2 mean?


texts: Do most Muslims not acknowledge the beliefs of ISIS as a form of Islam?

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In an interview I heard on CSPAN with Jessica Stern (I found the same point documented online in this article), she claims that most Muslims do not acknowledge ISIS as a form of Islam in the same way that most Christians do not acknowledge Identity Christianity as a form of Christianity.  In the CSPAN interview, the claim was made in the context of their violent practices, and in the linked article it is made in connection to their sexual enslavement of women.

Is that accurate?  Do most Muslims reject the beliefs of ISIS as a form of Islam?


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Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu
There are so many opinions and I would like to know the.answer with evidences from the Quran and Sahih Hadith.
Is Photography halal or haraam?
Jazakallah Khair.


texts: I mistakenly broke the fast an hour early due to my computer's clock; what should I do?

texts: I am in college right now and there is no masjid near me so I break my fast according to prayer times. The other day, my computer was automatically  delayed by one Hour (because of the summer timing) and I thought it was time to break the fast while I still had to wait another hour, and didn't pay attention until I had already broken it. what should I do?


texts: Is it mandatory to mention person name for Qurbani?

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Till today I know that it is mandatory to mention person name for Qurbani.

Just got a pamphlet from a Masjid it says,

  According to the Quran and Sunnah it is not necessary to mention you
  name for  the sacrifice.

What is the proof?

And what about if I want to sacrifice for my grand parent, means for dead people?


texts: What are characteristics or qualifications of a righteous scholar of religion in Islam?

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Inspired by this question, which was closed down due to being judgemental about groups of people, I decided to ask it in a general voice.

What are the characteristics and qualifications of religious scholars especially with respect to their relationship with governments and the laymen?

Should the clerics be supported by governments, people or rely on their own income? What should be their standard of living? Can they live luxurious lives?


texts: What is the best on getting rid of waswas and how to ingnore will by prayer be accepted? If I actually did pronounce it wrong but ignored it thinking it's waswas


texts: Why Muhammad is considered as messanger of God and peace

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I am a Hindu who knows very little about Islam. Recently I read an article on Wikipedia about Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques.

If Mohammad converted many religious places related to Jewish or Christian people and killed many people than why is he considered as Messenger of God and peace?


texts: Do angels enter our houses during the time of the Maghrib prayer?

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I don't know if it's true but I've heard Muslims say that the time of the Maghrib prayer is a very blessed time and during this time, angels will enter your home and make dua for you.

Is this from any hadith?


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I am a Shiah therefore should believe in the Noor theory, that Allah created Prophet's Noor before he created anything else.. But can anyone explain this in the light of the verse 44 of Surah Qasas where Allah says

  O Prophet when I spoke to Moses, then you were not present, nor have you seen this with your eyes.

If Prophet's light was there, then he should have seen it. Actually:

Was Prophet's light created by Allah's Light much before anything else was created?


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I've read a lot of articles, hubs, discussions about online forex trading being halal or not. And I got to 3 points/problems that if these (below) are solved, then it would be halal.

Interest at roll over
Physical Possession of the property
Equal profit/loss (and not any kind of charges)

Problem 1 is easy to solve and I can answer that, just sell all your shares before closing and buy again at the opening, or program your computer that way.

Problem 2 is complicated, since physical possession is often impossible. If that's the deal then all the Muslims working on software (which is to say on the computer) are not earning halal income, because they can't have physical possession (except of their computer). If you can get me wrong and we do need to have physical possession in the end, then I have another thing: For example, if Facebook is selling it's shares and it is a software (communication based or whatever) company which only exists virtually, how can we have the possession of it physically?

Problem 3 is more complicated. I totally agree with having equal profit/loss but I just can't agree on having no charges at all. A company is providing me a platform to trade so they deserve to charge me. It's just like charging a shop rent.

I just want to know if online forex trading is halal or not. And I would be more than happy if someone can prove my points wrong.


texts: Can I marry my mother's maternal uncle's daughter? whom I love very much.


texts: Urinary Incontinence and Changing Adult Diapers

texts: Al Salam Alaykum. I am currently facing some urinary incontinene in the form drops leaking out every few seconds throughout the day. After reading many online fatwas, I have went and bought some adult diapers to keep my underwear clean. My issue is that they aren't cheap, and I read that I need to change the diaper every prayer. What should I do in this case? Should I combine my prayers and only change 3 times a day or should I wear one for the whole day?


texts: Does a Sin transmit to the husband as he has the responsibility of the wife?

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As its known in verse 4:34, the husband has the responsibility over his wives.

In a case where A husband is not able to convince his wife to stop from a sin in which he is aware about, does this imply a sin towards him as well?

(By Sin I am referring to any sin except disbelief in Allah)


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Is everything that is harmful for oneself haram?
Please add references that prove that whatever is harmful for oneself is haram.

Definition of harmful:
Like smoking, eating certain food, or "too much" of certain food.


texts: Is this a proverb in Quran? Are there other proverbs too?

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Quran, Al'Araf (7), 40:
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ عَنْهَا لَا تُفَتَّحُ لَهُمْ أَبْوَٰبُ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَلَا يَدْخُلُونَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ حَتَّىٰ يَلِجَ ٱلْجَمَلُ فِى سَمِّ ٱلْخِيَاطِ ۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ
Is يَلِجَ ٱلْجَمَلُ فِى سَمِّ ٱلْخِيَاطِ an Arabic proverb?
If it's a proverb, do we have other proverbs in Quran too?
Update:
By proverb, I mean a traditional saying, as defined by Wikipedia.


texts: What should be movement with my future wife after a family engagement

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Assalamualaikum.

I am a 23 years old Muslim boy. I have chosen a girl, almost same age as mine form the same University I graduating. I have talked with her several times, passed some times walking in street. I finally choose her to be my life partner. Then I talked to my family about her and both of our family are agreed to our marriage. But its not happening now because I am graduating in 7 months and after the graduation I can marry her. But the family arranged an engagement, we are engaged now. She now believes that I am her husband and I also believe that she is my wife.

What I am asking is, what should we do now? Should we be act as real husband and wife?
Or should we be like separate boy and girl where if I go physical it will become 'jinah'?
What is the marriage according to islam?


texts: What to do when a Muslim convert husband claimed to be a non-Muslim out of anger?

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I’m a Muslim. I’m married to a man who converted to Islam before we got married. We have now been married for 11 years. In one of his mobile text messages to me, out of anger he said that he is not a Muslim.

I have a few questions:

Does this immediately make him a non-Muslim?
If so, and he claimed he said it out of anger, what should he do?
What happens to our marriage if he is no longer a Muslim? Do I have to divorce him?


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I want to know when does the fajr waqt end.

Say if sunrise is at 7.30 AM. Then how do we calculate the last minute?


texts: Can I make use of land that was purchased with an interest-based bank loan?

texts: I have already bought a land. But to buy the land, I took some  loan (portion of total money needed to buy) from a  interest-based bank. Monthly basis I am still paying to the bank to return the money with interest. Now will you please educate me about the land, will it be halal for me to enjoy or use the land? Or what should I do with the land which I have already bought?


texts: Did the prophet imply his other 3 daughters are part of him?

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Prophet said

  Faatimah is a part of me, and whatever hurts her hurts me. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3110; Muslim, 2449.

Does the statement mean that prophet's other daughters namely Ruqayyah, Zainab and Umme kulthum are also part of him?


texts: What is the procedure for renewing of shahada? like you have been a Muslim but had some disbelief thoughts then an instant regret you repent ,you ask for forgiveness from Almighty Allah then do you need to do your shahada again. If yes, then do you have to do in front of witnesses or just say by your own self ???


texts: Examples of Quran verses that differ from normal recitation?

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In the above highlighted verse which is from surah Hud [Ayat:41] مجرها is not recited normally. Are there any more such verses in Quran?

For e.g.

1) I have included the image from the Quran which I recite. So, my question is should I recite it as Majreha (not completely raa or ree, but in between that) or Majreeha. According to Hafs & Asim, which will be correct?

This was written on the side of the Quran for this verse.

2) Surah Rome[Ayat:54] Juz 21

This was written on the side of the Quran for this verse.


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Regarding the hadith:

  Allah has cursed those women who practise tattooing and those who get themselves tattooed, and those who remove their face hairs, and those who create a space between their teeth artificially to look beautiful, and such women as change the features created by Allah.
  Sahih al-Bukhari 5931

This hadith leads naturally to the question:

Question: Did women create a space between their teeth to look beautiful in the Prophet's time?

In today's culture, a space between teeth (or diastema) is sometimes "corrected" using braces.  I.e., we do the opposite of what the hadith indicates was a thing at the time.


texts: is it haram to decompile a .dll assembler to see it's content?

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peace be upon you
i'am working with C# programming language,there is an assembler called System.Numerics.dll (it handles big integers and complex numbers).
is it haram to decompile this assembler to see it's source code?.
i want to see the source code because i'am making a similar assembler and i want to see what optimizations can be found there.


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I'd like to get a good/full definition of tadlees:

This means a clear definition of the meaning.
If there are different kinds/levels I'd like to know the impact of the kind of tadlees on the authenticity of a hadith.

As far as I know tadlees basically means that a narrator jumps (leave out) a narrator in his narrator chain (in most cases a "classmate" or contemporary narrator who had the same teacher) to shorten it and reach a high sanad.

The point is we find that some well known scholars like Sufyan bin Uyaynah سفيان ابن عيينة (see comments on What is the ruling regarding Hadith Rejecters?) the historian ibn Ishaaq ابن اسحاق and I guess even imam Malik are said/called (accused?) to be Mudalis!
From this I assume that there might be differences between tadlees cases/reasons maybe even the Mudallis himself...?


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Is it shirk if I had uttered others name than Allah because of pain? I did this unknowingly will it fall under the ruling of shirk?
Please help me.


texts: Is it okay if I eat at a halal restaurant that serves beer/alcohol?

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I have an exchange program at Madrid, Spain for 5 months.

There is a lot of restaurant here that show Halal at their restaurant name, for an example Palmira & La Libanesa (at Gran Via,Madrid).

When I get into the restaurant, I saw there is alcohol served in the menu.

For confirmation I ask them , "Is it Halal?" , they said "Yes, it is Halal!"

and I ask them why you served cerveza/beer here, they said it is common in here.

So my question is it okay for me to eat there, or should i look for other restaurant or just make my own meal (cook)?

Palmira Restaurant

La Libanesa Restaurant


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Is it permissible for a man to marry the mother of a girl he used to have a relationship with? The relationship was in the past and involved physical touching but no penetration.

I understand from 4:23 that marriage to the wife's mother is permanently prohibited from the time a man enters into a marriage contract with a woman, whether he and his wife have engaged in sexual intercourse or not. The act of marriage itself gives the mother-in-law the same status as the mother.

However in this case, the man never married the girl. Is her mother haram for him to marry?


texts: Clean Kitchen items after that find a wound in finger

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Assalamu Alikum,

I have cleaned my kitchen Items and Home appliances, After that when i clean my hand i feel little pain in my finger and i noticed a small wound. It may happen during cleaning the kitchen items. I am confused as when i was cleaning the items there is a possibility that this wound may bleed and as blood is impure it make all the kitchen items impure. I didn't see blood but most probably it bleed and i didn't notice as i was cleaning with water and blood may dilute in water which i used to clean kitchen items and appliances..

What should i do now, I have to clean all items again or Just leave it. This wound in finger is very small and i didn't see blood with my eyes but it paining and their is possibility of bleeding, may be i didn't notice..

Please advise.


texts: Did Prophet Muhammad call for Jihad to kill non Muslims or force them to convert?

texts: I'm really doubtful about this question. I always thought Islam was a beautiful and peaceful religion. But what ISIS and al Qaeda are doing these days makes me think otherwise. All the Jihad in the Hadith - did Mohammed really wage Jihad to kill non Muslims or convert them?


texts: Did Muhammad torture anyone to get info?

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According this wikipedia Article Kenana ibn al-Rabi was
 tortured by Muhammad to reveal where his treasure is?

Why can't Muhammad just ask God or Gabriel where the treasure is?

If it's not true, what's actually happen?


texts: What are the requirements for the acceptance of a hadith from a narrator?

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I know that there are requirements that those who collected ahadith like Bukhari and others to ensure the authenticity of a hadith and accept it.  For example, I hear often that the one giving the hadith must be trustworthy without ever having lied before, or that they must have good adab.

For example,

I once heard a story where Imam Bukhari went to collect a hadith from a man, and when he got to this man's house, he saw that the man's donkey won't come to him.  So what the man did was pick up his clothes and pretend that there was food in it to trick the donkey into coming.  So Imam Bukhari got back on his horse and left without accepting a hadith from this man.
I have also heard that those who collect hadith would not accept it from a person who stood up while drinking and eating, as they considered this to be bad manners.

So what I would like to know is, what are the requirements that allowed the collector of ahadith (e.g. Bukhari) to accept a hadith from any person? I would like an answer that is detailed.


texts: In witr, can you read a dua other than Dua qunoot?

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Do you have to read dua qunoot in witr or are there any other duas you can read?
My grandmother has told me that you can recite any dua, where you are asking Allah for help but I have also heard that it is wajib to read dua qunoot in witr.

I usually read 'Rabbi, ighfir li'. Is this Ok?


texts: Does getting killed by a woman affect eligibility for 72 houris?

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From Isil fanatics 'fear being killed by a woman will deprive them of virgins in paradise'

  The increasing number of female soldiers taking to the front line
  against extremists of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil)
  is sowing fear in their ranks that they will be denied their prize in
  paradise, according to Ed Royce, who chairs the US House International
  Relations Committee.

  "These Isil soldiers apparently believed that if they were killed in
  battle, they went to paradise as long as they were killed by a man,"
  he told The New York Post, citing reporters of Kurdish female fighters
  laughing as they repelled attacks by the extremist group.

This sounds somewhat unlikely, though I could imagine some specific wording mentioning martyrs getting killed by men, and therefore not applying if they get killed by women.

Does martyrs getting killed by a woman affect eligibility for 72 houris, especially in the Sunni view of Islam?


texts: Why a muslim woman cannot get married to a non-muslim man while a muslim man is allowed to get married to a non-muslim?

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I am curious about why there is a restriction on women to not to get married with a non-muslim man while it is totally okay for a muslim man to get married to a non-muslim woman.
It is also quite interesting to see that a muslim woman is considered to abandon the religion if she gets married to a non-muslim while a man acquires merit in God's sight since he induced a person to convert to Islam.
Why these rules differ by gender? Or better asked: Why there is a need for such a rule to take place while every independent person can and should use their freewill to choose the person they want to get married to? Is not it also a psychological violence if a young woman is not supported in her decision by her close family members or pushed to leave her beloved one due to his beliefs?
I know there is no easy answer to this, but I see a lot of young women who feel conditioned to not to love any non-muslim due to the pressure by society. Especially for those who live abroad, it is extremely high chance that they will fall in love and get into a relationship with a non-muslim.
I would like to hear an opinion/explanation on this, why this is the case and should it still be.


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My name is Tom and currently I am working on a Final for my class.
The class mostly looks at American Horror literature published throughout the ages, dissecting and discussing them. For the final project we have been tasked with writing a proposal for a horror novel.
While I have seen many novels with Christian elements (such as crosses, the devil, cults, baptisms, original sin, antichrist, etc..) I have not heard of any horror stories with heavy Islamic elements woven in.
While I can list themes in Christian-based horror novels, I have no clue what an Islamic horror story would entail. Religious iconography is not my strong suit, and I just was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.
My current novel idea would be focusing on a surrealist experience, where an main character would have to figure their way out of a nightmarish cult. The cult itself would not be true to Islamic beliefs, but would be a somewhat bastardization of them, incorporating a sort of "Lost their Way" vibe. Perhaps the main character might learn the true teachings of the Qur'an, being saved from sin?
Overall, I'm just trying to see about what I should and should not be writing about, and perhaps how to structure my story without blatantly offending or insulting Islamic beliefs.
-Sincerely, Alejandro
(Don't worry about answering every question!)


texts: In Sunnah, can marriage be only based on love?

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Salam Alikoum,

Please do not take my question as "hollywoodean romantic" question.

I am a man in age to get married, and I guess for many young persons, this is a critical period, to choose the person with who you will have familly it is something that take a big part of my thinking.

I know the Hadith on this topic, and it is preferable to chose a woman that is religious (more than because of her beauty, money and familly).

With taking all distance with this modern idea of "love", did love, as we know it, got a place on our pure religion ? Is it a good idea to get married with a person just because there is "love"? And finally I wanted to know if Prophets, and Sahaba, they felt in love ? Was it something common?


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In a fatwa by Dr. Hatem al-Haj of the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America, we see:

  Islam restricted the tributaries of slavery and widened the out channels, which ultimately depleted the entire river of slavery.

The idea is that: (a) through various means, Islam slowly eliminated slavery, and (b) in the interim, slaves were still recognized, but were to be treated well.  IslamWeb enumerates some of these means, and says "Islam is the freer of slaves".

A Dar Al-Ifta fatwa gives a similar description, and writes:

  Slavery ended worldwide after the international treaty for the abolishment of slavery was signed in Berlin in 1860 AD. This has become a binding system that disallows anyone to enslave another. ... Based on the above, slavery is impermissible in the Shari'ah.

I want to get an approximation for when slavery was considered abolished.  Hence...

Question: In mainstream Sunni Islam, when was the last time a slave was legally recognized?

I choose to stick to Sunni Islam for this question, since it's possible other denominations recognized a slave, but that is disputed/unrecognized in Sunni Islam.  I also want to stick to mainstream views because there's always going to be rogue scholars.

One possible example are the mamluks, but these are a bit different to an ordinary slave.


texts: Is there a Quranic reference which indicates if man is obliged to pray his (daily) prayers in a mosque?

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I know this question has been ask before here by another person,

But the answer over there is not too reassuring for me and the question is similar but doesn't really cover the specifics of what I really want to know.

My question is, is there any Quranic verses (not hadiths) that Muslim Scholars usually use to refer to (or many scholars interpret it as) that in Islam, muslims (or at least male muslims) have the obligation to do the daily prayers in a Mosque (aka it's mandatory)? Which Quranic verses indicates that is an obligation and in what situation is it mandatory?

(note: please don't include verses that indicates it is mandatory to do prayer in the mosque but it turns out to actually be in the context of the Friday Prayer only)

Regards,


texts: Can the grave of the Prophet ever be worshipped?

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The hadith :

O Allah, do not turn my grave into an idol that is worshiped.  Musnad ahmad and Muwaata imam Malik.

Some people derive from this that the Prophet's grave would never be worshipped as his duas are all accepted unless stated otherwise and hence it was impossible for their to be shirk besides his grave. So basically no one can go their and do shirk their by making dua to him or even by literally making sujud of worship to him as this is not possible. What is the rely to this doubt?


texts: Is it sunna to sit around a white cloth after magrib prayer?

texts: Most African muslim places White cloth in the mosque and sits around it to worship and mentioning the numerous name of Allah after magrib prayer is been done. My question is: Is it a Sunna?


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From the top answer to What does Islam say about homosexuality?, we have

The Sahaabah were unanimously agreed on the execution of homosexuals, but they differed as to how they were to be executed.

(although no reference was provided to support this claim).  However, this is at odds with the following ahadith:

... Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never killed anyone except in one of the following three situations: (1) A person who killed somebody unjustly, was killed (in Qisas,) (2) a married person who committed illegal sexual intercourse and (3) a man who fought against Allah and His Apostle and deserted Islam and became an apostate. ... -- Sahih al-Bukhari 6899 (sunnah.com)
... It is not permissible to shed the blood of a Muslim except in one of three cases: A man who reverts to Kufr after becoming Muslim, or commits adultery after being married, or one who kills a soul unlawfully. ... -- Sunan an-Nasa'i 4019 [grade: sahih] (sunnah.com)

They differ in that the first one lists who the Prophet killed, whereas the second one lists who the Prophet permitted killing.  Nevertheless, both are sahih.  However, there's an omission here... homosexuality.
Question: If homosexuality should result in execution, why is it not listed in ahadith as a reason to kill someone?
Given that homosexuality carries the death penalty in some Islamic countries*, I would expect there to be crystal clear evidence that the Prophet actually condoned this behavior.
* Washington Post, 2016, lists: Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen


texts: i want to know what Islams says about mercy killing. Does Islam allow killing someone who is very ill, in order to stop them suffering any more pain or it is forbidden in Islam.


texts: Is the name 'Allah' a proper noun or title?

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As-salaamualaikum, brothers.
I have a confusion concerning the name of Allah.
Can I make a conclusion that Allah doesn't have a name like we human and deities in polytheistic religion have like krishna, shiva, lat, uzza etc. ,  His name Allah changes depend on language like Elohim in Hebrew, God in English etc?
It would be better if you guys provide references.
And most importantly, ignore my bad English .


texts: Does pure intention (Niyah) protect from shirk?

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Does prostrating and invoking an Idol with the pure Intention to worship Allah alone is considered as Shirk?

My intention in asking this question stems from my earlier understanding that:

Intention cannot  be viewed as one of the conditions to judge an act Halal or Haram. For something to be called as Haram, intention is necessary but not sufficient as the act itself could be Haram irrespective of intention like the example given above.
Are such examples also present in the Quran?


texts: Is watching shows (shirk/kufr) if they contain various things from different mythology?

texts: If a show contains different creatures like elves, succubi, vampires or ogres from different mythologies and if I don't believe that those creatures are real or they actually exist will I be committing (kufr/shirk) if I watch these shows?


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When I first read this sahih hadith, I was perplexed under what type of condition the prophet died:

  Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 144 :
  Narrated by 'Aisha

  That during his fatal ailment, Allah's Apostle, used to ask his wives,
  "Where shall I stay tomorrow? Where shall I stay tomorrow?" He was
  looking forward to Aisha's turn. So all his wives allowed him to stay
  where he wished, and he stayed at 'Aisha's house till he died there.
  'Aisha added: He died on the day of my usual turn at my house. Allah
  took him unto Him while his head was between my chest and my neck and
  his saliva was mixed with my saliva.

Some people  interpret the above hadith as the prophet peace be upon him was making love to Aisha (RA) at the time of his death. Is that the correct interpretation of the hadith?
Was he alone at the time of his death?


texts: What is Islam's position on consuming meat of hybrid animals?

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There have been several advances in the field of genetics, and we now have hybrid animals, animals that are part human since they have human chromosomes in them.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/7681252/ns/health-cloning_and_stem_cells/t/scientists-create-animals-are-part-human/

https://www.minds.com/blog/view/315466343296012288/the-era-of-chimeras-scientists-fearlessly-create-bizarre-humananimal-hybrids

Islam's position on cloning is very clear: it is haraam because it is playing with Allah's creation. The ethics of cloning could very well be on par with the Nazis' experiments on human subjects.

Unfortunately, such cloning experiments may leave all of us affected since I can well see a time when natural farm animals are eventually displaced with these human-animal clones. We now have genetically doctored cows that give milk very similar to human milk, and mice with part-human brains and consequently better problem-solving abilities.

My question is: what is Islam's position on the consumption of the meat of such farm animals, like GMO cattle and sheep?


texts: I'm pretty sure drawing animate objects is prohibited in Islam but can you explain about drawing robots, since robots only resemble human features but are actually inanimate, is drawing them prohibited too??


texts: If you get tears out of love of Allah, is that sign of iman?

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If you get tears when you think positively about Allah or you get tears out love for Allah, is that good thing or sign of iman?
I know people get tears when they fear Allah, what about you get tears when you love Allah?

I hope that made sense.


texts: What is the view of Islam on Nationalism and Patriotism?

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Patriotism ( love of a person for His/Her country) , in my opinion is a natural sentiment.
I want to know what are the views of Islam on this.

Is it considered against the concept of "Ummah"?

The crux of what I understand is that the basis of Nationhood for Muslims is Islam i.e All the Muslims are one Nation. I have read a Hadith in my college book which says:

All the muslims are brother among themseleves

Do we have any other Ayahs / Hadiths to support this or Am I missing something?

In the world of today we see many political agreements involving Muslims countries in which the benefit of country is taken care of and that of Ummah is ignored.

What should be given preference "The Country" or "The Ummah" ?
or do we have some some conditions regarding what to prefer?


texts: Hadith regarding doubting anyone's faith: help me find reference of this hadith

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I heard a hadith which had a similar meaning to this. Our Holy Prophet (pbuh) criticized a companion for killing a person. The companion had killed the person as he thought that he wasn't a Muslim, although that wasn't the case. Hazrat Mohammad (pbuh) said to the companion that had you seen through his heart whether he was a Muslim or not and that the companion shouldn't have doubted the dead's faith as he had already recited kalma before.
If anyone has any reference to this hadith, kindly mention it in the comments.


texts: Is Daesh (also  known as ISIS, ISIL, or Islamic State) predominantly Salafi? This article says ISIS is Salafi, but I've come across someone disputing that.


texts: Hadith about protecting yourself from Satan when going to the bathroom

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I read a hadith but I can't find it (I believe it was recorded in Sunan al Darimi). The narration is something to this effect:

  "When a Muslim goes to the toilet, he should conceal himself, even if it is a pile of sand, because Satan plays with the behinds (or privates) of the children of Adam"

Is this hadith authentic?


texts: Is white sugar haram due to containing animal bone?

texts: White sugar contains animal bone which is responsible for the white color. That bone may not be a halal (if the animal may be killed as per the Islamic law). So is sugar haram or halal?


texts: Is Kombucha tea, which has alcohol added to, halal?

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Does the alcohol in Kombucha tea make it haraam?

I just want to drink it for its benefits but I don't know if its halal or haraam. It's full of enzymes, probiotics, and antioxidants.


texts: What are the reasons that Allah gave the Torah and Gospel before the guidance of the Quran?

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I know that Surah Al-E-Imran 3 states:

  He has revealed to you the Book with the truth,
  confirming what has been before it, and has sent down the Torah and
  the Injil.

Thus, we know that it is Allah who sent the words of the Torah and Gospel before the Quran.

What are the reasons that Allah first gave these books? I am confused as to why the Bible implies that the text is His final message, with words like:

  If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the
  plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away
  from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his
  part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the
  things which are written in this book --Revelation 22:18-19

I would like to understand the reason that Allah gave us messages like these, knowing that he would later give us the rest of His guidance. Why did Allah give us these other texts from before the Quran, which include such messages that lead people astray?


texts: What is the Islamic view of seeking blessings from prophet's hairs?

texts: Is there any basis for seeking Barakah (blessings) from Prophet's hair?  What is the Islamic View Point for this? Can I practice tabarruk?


texts: Does Quran/Islam forbid women from going to school?

texts: Are women allowed to go to school? If yes, are their any restrictions they have to observe? I understand they may have to go to school alone at times (if not all the time), they might have to travel in public transport just to get to the school. Is this OK/acceptable according to Islam?


texts: Just reciting "Talak" thrice commits divorce?

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According to my knowledge for a non-muslim to become muslim he/she has to recite sura' Fatia. And just reciting is not enough. It should be felt from heart and be believed.
On the other hand just reciting "Talak" thrice commits divorce. Why so?


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I am a preacher in islam, I preach people according to the way the Quran says to preach, that is to go in public and recite to them the passages of the Quran.

I also talk with them, answer their questions and ask them questions about their faith. I also give out Qurans.

But every time I ask other Muslims to join me. They say that they only do Dawah by being good Muslims and by our actions.

I am seeing this trend with the bulk of the Muslim community especially when it comes to preaching non-Muslims.

In the Quran the prophets they went to the people and discussed with them, they were not content with just being good people so that people would follow.

I understand at the time of Muhammad (pbuh) and Sahaba few people enter islam Just by observing the action of Muslims, but my question is that does this make it right to only preach by action.


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Quran is made of chapters (surah), each of which is made of verses (ayah).
But there are some places that it seems some ayats are in fact one ayah, for example verses 16 and 17 of surah 35.
The question is, how do we know this structure? Is this structure revealed to Muhammad by God? I mean, has God revealed that "Muhammd, this sentence I'm sending you is verse X of surah Y"? Or is it something that we just invented to categorize a body of texts that has been sent upon our prophet?

Update:
Let's for a moment picture a Quran without verse numbers, and without chapter classifications. Just a continous body of text, like a story. It still has the same meaning and nothing is changed. So, what is the philosophy/why behind splitting Quran into chapters and verses? Is it something that God himself has revealed to Muhammad, or is it that men were assigning numbers to what Muhammad would say whenever he would have said it.

update2: For another example, consider verses 11, 12, and 13 of Chapter 2. Verses 11 and 12 are exactly the same as verse 13 in structure, but they are two different verses, while 13 is one verse.

Verse 11 => Command, rejection
Verse 12 => Fact
Verse 13 => Command, question (rejection in nature), fact

In other words, I would be pretty content with having verse 13 being split into 13 and 14, and mimic the structure of 11 and 12.


texts: How to perform mandatory ghusal while fasting?

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I know that there are three parts of mandatory ghusal(ghusal after nightfall or nocturnal emission)

1)rinse water into mouth

2)taking water into nostrils

3)passing water over whole body

Please let me know ,how to perform 2nd step (highlighted/bold step) while one wakes up from sleep and he is in state of fast? In a safe way so that fast is not broken


texts: I am a non arabic speaking Muslim. I’ve memorized all of the recitations in arabic for the salah but I’m just wondering if it’s required to make the dua at the end of prayer in arabic also or can I do that in english?


texts: Is it allowed to read something loudly in a mosque while some people are praying?

texts: In our office mosque, we usually read from a hadith book at the end of Asr prayers. Sometimes we read loudly while some of people are still praying, this may cause disturbance to the worshippers. What is the ruling here? Is this recitation allowed?


texts: If the good deeds are erased due to Kufr or Shirk, is there any means of getting them back?

texts: As per Qur'an or Sunnah, once the good deeds are erased, can they ever be brought back? Or are they lost forever? I know it is entirely Allah(SWT)'s will, to return them or not. But, I want to know if any evidence exists that a certain deed or action can return the lost good deeds.


texts: Why did Dr Zakir Naik say "Memory is washed off"?

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In this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ7HiY49P3w&feature=youtu.be&t=7m54s

Dr Zakir Naik says that in the quran it says that:

  http://quran.com/33/72

  We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens
  and the Earth and the Mountains; but they refused to undertake it,
  being afraid thereof: but man undertook it;- He was indeed unjust and
  foolish;-

However, Dr Zakir Naik then goes on to say that this question (that all humans were asked) was washed off from our memories, so we can perform the worldly test properly.

Dr Zakir Naik does not make it clear where it says that all human memory of this question has been washed off.  Anyone know where it says that once Allah asked all humans this question, their memory was washed off?


texts: What should i do if I raise for 4th rakat maghrib by mistake?

texts: What should I do if I raise up for fourth in Maghreb by mistake and realize this after bending and reciting the supplements?


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‘Asim b. ‘Umar b. Qatada on the authority of a trustworthy informant
  from ‘Umar b. ‘Abdu’l-‘Aziz b. Marwan said that he was told that
  Salman the Persian told the apostle that his master in ‘Ammuriya told
  him to go to a certain place in Syria where there was a man who lived
  between two thickets. Every year as he used to go from one to the
  other, the sick used to stand in his way and everyone he prayed for
  was healed. He said, ‘Ask him about this religion which you seek, for
  he can tell you of it.’ So I went on until I came to the place I had
  been told of, and I found that people had gathered there with their
  sick until he came out to them that night passing from one thicket to
  the other. The people came to him with their sick and everyone he
  prayed for was healed. They prevented me from getting to him so that I
  could not approach him until he entered the thicket he was making for,
  but I took hold of his shoulder. He asked me who I was as he turned to
  me and I said, ‘God have mercy on you, tell me about the Hanifiya, the
  religion of Abraham.’ He replied, ‘You are asking about something men
  do not inquire of today; the time has come near when a prophet will be
  sent with this religion from the people of the haram. Go to him, for
  he will bring you to it.’ Then he went into the thicket. The apostle
  said to Salman, ‘If you have told me the truth, YOU MET JESUS THE SON
  OF MARY.’

  (Guillaume, The Life of Muhammad, p. 98)

What is the authenticity of this report? Did Salman the Persian really meet Prophet Isa AS?


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What/who are ahlul kitab? Are Muslims a subset of ahlul kitab?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but: Ahlul kitab means "people of the book" in English. What is the "book" in this phrase, and what "people" are being referred to?


texts: How does one ensure the narrative of evolution is compatible with the Qu'ran?

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Evolution, as a theory describes how life arose on Earth; it draws a genealogical tree connecting all forms of life with Man included.

The physiognomy of animals hints at a certain relationship; and the discovery and elaboration of genetics brings out this relationship more explicitly.

In this picture Man was not literally created; but one could say that the conditions for his creation was brought about - that is the universe which follows laws that have been discovered by disciplines such as physics or chemistry; when Allah created the universe then he created it with its laws that during the evolution of the universe allows for the evolution of Man.

The Qu'ran itself says Man was created from 'dust'; if we interpret dust as matter then this is true; a man himself is continually renewed by food and drink; and these are forms of matter; so we are continually renewing ourselves.

Is this position problematic?


texts: How should I do tawbah after committing zina?

texts: I fear committing zina. I had a love and I was heartbroken because I did not even talk to him to avoid zina, but I ended up committing it. I was mentally ill at that time and I am a female so it is presumably forgiven. Soon after committing, I did Tawana but now men harass me as I am of a maturer age now and I fear I will commit it again too. It is said that tawbah is accepted only once and I am religious so I don't want to be deprived of Paradise. Second I have also read that Allah does not forgive until repentance is done in front of everyone. How should I do tawbah? I want Paradise badly.


texts: I would like to know if hijab is not allowed in work and being rumored by non muslims.Should I have to quit my job however it was difficult to get this kind of job?


texts: What Islam says about feeding animals such as birds?


texts: Hadith about Allah's rulings on his servants?

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Is this hadith authentic?

Abu Tha’labah Al-Khushani  may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  him narrated that the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) said, “Allaah has ordained obligations, so do not abandon them, and He has set limits, so do not exceed them, and He has prohibited (certain) things, so do not violate them, and He has left (certain) things (unmentioned) out of mercy to you, and not out of forgetfulness, so do not pursue them.” [At-Tabaraani, Ad-Daaraqutni and al-Bayhaqi]


texts: Can I perform Prayer (Salah) at home without looking the jammath in the masjid?

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While I am at home can I pray Salah at home when the jammat timing is not over. And also I can't reach the Mosque on time to attend the jammat.

So is there any problem if I pray alone at home?


texts: Is it permissible to do Salat in a non-Muslim's house?

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I currently work as a private tutor for a middle-school girl. She and her family are non-Muslims.
My tutoring job starts at 4.30 PM and ends at 6.30 PM. I come to their house to tutor the girl. Adhan for Maghrib prayer (salat) comes in the middle of teaching time, at about 5.49 PM.

Shall I wait till 6.30 PM to do Salat in the nearby Masjid (mosque) or shall I just do Salat in the middle of teaching, and in their house? With knowing that Maghrib time ends at about 7.00 PM?

I just feel kind of awkward to do Salat in their house. But either, I don't wanna hurt their feelings to leave the house at the beginning of maghrib time to do salat and come back again to tutor their daughter.

Is there anything in Islam that rules where we do Salat and where we don't?

Thanks.


texts: Can you use electricity if it causes global warming?

texts: I want to ask that can I use electronics and electricity if electricity causes global warming and  global warming causes harm to people. Is it a sin to use electricity then? Does it count as murder if the pollution you made end up killing someone?


texts: How to repent after breaking a fast by masturbation?

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I have committed a sin (Masturbate) that invalidated my fast. Can you please advice on how to repent and what actions I should do for my repentance to be valid?

I am 16 years old and can't afford to feed 60 people. Please recommend an alternative!


texts: Actually I have rushed through many of my salats or at least prayed faster than normal. So do I have to read these salats qaza again or do I ask forgiveness from Allah and repent and try not to do it again?


texts: Can man-made things be called the creations of Allah?


texts: Is it haram to say ''Oh my lord'' or ''Oh Lord''

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I am 12 years old and I said "oh my Lord" AND  "OH LORD".

Is this considered shirk or am I disrespecting Allah?


texts: What do I do if I missed joined prayers?

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So basically, I have a list of prayers that I missed over the years due to multiple things (not laziness), and have finally got around to making them up. Two of the prayers are the Dhuhr and Asr which I planned to pray together, but happened to miss.

Do I have to make them up together? Or can I do so individually?

Please give me a very clear and direct answer to this.


texts: Ending an aya (or pausing) on the letter haa

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In sura 99 (az zalzalah) many of the ayats end on the letter haa, however upon listening to a few recitations, all recitors pronounce the haa, eg first aya:

زِلۡزَالَهَا

"...zilzalaha" instead of "...zilzalah" without the extra syllable at the end.
Furthermore, when listening to another sura, sura Bayyina (sura 98), within the sixth aya there is a pause on the word "feeha":

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ مِنۡ أَهۡلِ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ وَٱلۡمُشۡرِكِينَ فِى نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيہَآ‌ۚ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمۡ شَرُّ ٱلۡبَرِيَّةِ

"Inna l-lazeena kafaru min ahli l-kitaabi wa l-mushrikeena fee nari jahannama khaalideena feeha; ulaa-ika hum sharru l-bareeyah" (taken from Quran411).
All the recitations I have listened to pronounce it as "... khaalideena feeha" not "...khaalideena feeh" (with a soft h sound).
My question is do I always have to pronounce the extra syllable when ending on a haa. From what I understand, if the last letter before pausing has a fatha then we should replace it with a sukoon (for example sura 114 second aya "... khalaq" not "khalaqa") however perhaps this does not apply for the letter haa? I simply do not understand.
I know this many seem like a very small issue of mine however I am trying to learn how to read the quran and am not sure if it is just a general rule to pronounce the letter haa. Thank you in advance!


texts: What Duaa is to be recited before breaking the fast and at the beginning of the fast?

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I generally read this duaa: Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika aamantu va Alaika tawakkaltu wa Ala rizqika aftartu. (Before breaking the fast)

And: Bisawmi gadin navaitu min shahri Ramadan
(At the beginning of the fast)

I want to enquire as to whether or not the above mentioned Duaas are mentioned in the Sunnah of the Prophet. If not, can you please state the Supplication to be recited?


texts: Is deliverying halal food for a restaurant permissible when it also sells haram food?

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I currently work with a Food Delivery Service .

My Question is : If I only deliver orders which contain no Swine or Alcohol, would my income be Halal? Even if the restaurants I deliver from sells Alcohol And Swine ?


texts: What does the Quran teach, if anything, about the covenant in Genesis 17?

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I’m writing a paper on Genesis 17 and I would love to include the perspective of Islam. Any references do not necessarily have to be from the Quran but they should be from a relatively ancient source.

Here is a link to the passage in question: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+17&version=NIV


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There is a  hadith from Burayda by Imam Muslim in his Sahih,
"Whoever plays Backgammon is as one who dipped his hand in swine's blood".

I gather from this that, games of chance & playing with dice may be Haram. Is this true/correct?

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

  Surah Al Ma'idah Ayah 90

Isn't the admonishment in the Qur'an against Gambling only? And surely this means with property or money.

Otherwise, Snakes & Ladders, a game children play with dice would be Haram.


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I always thought that only sahih albukhari and sahih muslim are the only 100% correct sources of hadiths and pretty much ignored other sources until I found this thread:  How do we make sure if a Hadith is sahih or fake?

My question is: Is basing the authenticity of a hadith based on its source even right?

Can someone consider the sources above 100% true? and is there any other sources to be considered as true so one can easily learn from from them without having the trouble to check authenticity for a hadith each time, which will create some unwanted doubt in every hadith heard?


texts: Am I still Muslim, and married to my husband, after saying bad words out of anger?

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New convert concerns:  Am I still Muslim if a said bad words out of anger that I couldn't control when I had my menses?

I really get it bad and the pain and mood swings. I blamed Eve for all woman being punished by it. I didn't mean it. And felt very bad after I said it I cried myself to sleeping asking forgiveness. But my husband says our nikah is broken now and I'm not Muslim anymore.


texts: I am a muslim and i am thinking of going into veterinary. This will include treatment of all kind of animals including pigs and boars. Would it be considered haraam to treat them and deal with them.


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More than once I remember hearing a hadith that humans who follow Satan (those who commit all kinds of evil deeds intentionally) are actually worse than (more harmful to humans) than the Satan himself.

Am I recalling correctly? If so, what is the proper form of the hadith?


texts: Tolerance – Other Religions in Countries with a Muslim Majority

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Each religion has their own values and its – compulsory or recommended – rules. Tolerance begins where the rulings of the religions differ.
Most states do not apply Shari'ah Law but have a stately law that is valid for all people/residents/citizens.
To what extent should the Muslim-majority state impose Islam-based rules to non Non-Muslims? What ruling is considered compulsory? What must not be imposed to Non-Muslims?
Views of contemporary Islamic Scholars (who will probably also refer to Shari'ah) are preferred.
This question is closely related to this one. The difference is that it does not refer to applied Shari'ah law but to the acceptability of modern stately rulings viewed on the base of the latter.


texts: Is nikah valid if the two witnesses are via Skype, or not present?

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Can the nikah be valid if the bride's mother is present and the two witnesses are online on Skype or not present?

Please specify for both conditions and also tell is it is necessary to fill a Nikkah nama form for the marriage.


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It was always a question for me, How God chose prophets?
for example why Muhammad was chosen and not other prophet.
I have being told that God tests them before choosing them. Now it is a question for me
how Christ being chosen? He became prophet in the time he was born. How was he tested?


texts: If beauty/grooming/health products are tested on animals, are they haram?

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Many products nowadays use animal testing to determine the quality and effects of the product, or even whether or not it is safe for human use.  This is especially prevalent with beauty and health products commonly available off the shelf.

If animal testing was used for these products, in such a way that it caused suffering or death to the animal involved, does that make the product itself haram?


texts: Did any of the sahaba - beside the Prophet Muhammad himself - give fatwa? (Shi'a view)

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During the life time of the Prophet () did anybody of the sahabah give fatwa according to Shi'a sources?

If so who was/were this/these sahabi/sahabah?

And under what circumstances did he/they give fatwa? (For example was the prophet () present (in the same location or at least area, so that the asker might have the possibility to ask him instead of anybody else).

Or otherwise said was giving fatwa only in the hand of the prophet and none was allowed to give a fatwa except with his permission?

Just as an info sunni sources count up to eight sahabah according to imam as-Suyuti (see for example in this thread -in Arabic) who counted them in a short poem:
وقد كان في عصر النبي جماعة * * * يقومون بالإفتاء قومة قانت
فأربعة أهل الخلافة معهم * * * معاذٌ أبيٌّ وابنُ عوف ابنُ ثابت


texts: Is 'as salaam aleikum' a suitable greeting?

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I learned this phrase from the autobiography of Malcolm X. If I said this as warm greeting in place of hello, would it be received as a gesture of goodwill?

If so, I'd like to use this as a simultaneous gesture of welcoming to Muslims and protest against those who are unwelcoming.


texts: Is it true that Allah will not accept any one's excuses after 60 years?

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There is a Sahih Hadith which claims after 60 years "Allah will not accept the excuse of any person"

Sahih al-Bukhari 6419; Volume 8, Book 76, Number 428:  Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah will not accept the excuse of any person whose instant of death is delayed  till he is sixty years of age."

Does this mean any dua forgiveness will not be accepted after 60 years?


texts: Why don't some of the sects stand and recite Salawaat and Salam upon Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam?

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I am a Sunni Muslim. Sunni Muslim from all over the world stand and recite Salawaat and Salam upon Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam at their mosques. Some of the lines I recite with others at our area mosque are listed below:

Millions of salutations on Mustafa, the Paragon of mercy.
Millions of salutations on the light of guidance.
Wheresoever it fell, life itself was revived.
Peace be upon that life-bestowing gaze.

I know there are many sects in Islam nowadays. I've seen some of them do not stand and recite Salawaat and Salam upon Prophet in their mosques. Though it's proved from Sahih Bukhari Hadiths that it's a good practice, why do they stop Sunni Muslim to do so?


texts: Etiquettes while listening to Friday khutbah

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What are the etiquettes in Islam of listening to the Friday khutbah?
For example, is it allowed to sleep while the khutbah is going on? Is it allowed to pray sunnah salaat during it?

What are the other etiquettes?

Please provide answer with authentic references.


texts: When should muslims give Zakat on money?

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Updated:

When should muslims give Zakat? Is it between a period or can everyone choose when to give?

Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam. I don't mean any other charity or even Udhia.


texts: How would pornstars recover if they converted?

texts: Lets say porn stars or a prostitute or whatever else there are wanted to convert to Islam. How could they recover from sin if their images of nudity are permanently on the internet for everyone to view, people can see their nude body and this is a sin so even after converting to Islam despite having sins wiped away wont it still be a sin as they are still sheoung their nude body online?


texts: I am working in a company and my boss is not allowing me for friday prayers event and not accepting my leaves on the same day. What can I do? help me in this regard in the light of the QURAN AND HADEETHS


texts: Why muslims are not allow to touch dogs?

texts: My neighbour has a dog and it’s very playful. I really want to touch & play with him. But my mother told me Muslims do not touch dogs. I asked her why & she said because it’s in the Quran. She didn’t say exactly why are we not allowed to touch it. Is it a sin to touch it?


texts: Is this way to make sajdah tilawah correct?

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I am a woman who reading the Quran from the mushaf and there are ayas with sajdah tilawah. When I read the Quran from the mushaf, I don't wear hijab.
When I reach the ayas of sajdah tilawah, I say 'sadaq Allahu al 'adeem' place the mushaf on the clean table and then stand towards the qiblah and say 'Allahu akbar' (without raising hands) and then go down to sajdah and say 3 times 'Subhaana rabbiyal aala' and then I stand up and say 'Allahu akbar' (without raising hands). Then I sit down and take the mushaf and say 'Aaudu bilahi min al shaitan alrajem bismilahi alrahman alraheem' continue reading.
All this is done without hijab or covering.
Am I doing sajdah tilawah correct as a woman?


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In one TV series, this was being told, something I have never heard before, and thought the script writers combined various facts and narrations into one mix as they saw fit. Still, I would ask whether it has been mentioned anywhere (it could be the case that it has been borrowed from Jewish narrations):
So the Pharaoh asks Moses, “Who is your Lord?” and Moses replied, “My Lord gives life and takes life.” Pharaoh asked for slaves. He gave a bag of gold to one, and killed the other, and said: “I gave life to one, killed the other, I am the Lord!” And Moses, showing the dead man, said, “Then give life to this one!”


texts: Would it be permissible for me to translate a hadeeth, from English to Bosnian?

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As-salaamu 'alaykum, wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

I am an English speaker, whose native language is Bosnian.

Currently, I am also learning Arabic. In the meantime, I am writing about Islam, in the Bosnian language.

It may be difficult for me to find an authentic translation of a hadeeth in the Bosnian language, as I do not have access to a set of works by one of the six imams, translated in Bosnian. In addition, finding these ahadeeth on the internet has also been difficult.

My question is: Would I be able to translate an English version, into the Bosnian language, since I would not know how to translate it from Arabic to Bosnian?


texts: After breaking an oath, do we need to feed 10 poor persons in a single day?

texts: I broke an oath that I have made. So I went forward to feed 10 poor persons. So I fed 5 poor persons approximately a month ago and want to feed 5 more this month. Is this acceptable or do I have to feed 10 poor persons in one day?


texts: Tv shows depicting magic and superpowers

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Is it okay to view tv shows/movie that include elements of fictional magic, myths and supernatural abilities?

Note that, magic shown is by no means "dark" or implies anything contrary/offensive to Islam. By dark I mean the tv show by no means call upon the devils, jinns, etc etc. If it does happen, surely the tv show portrays it as evil and frames the person doing it as the villain.

In addition, the tv show I am referring to enforces a lot of Islamic values such as respecting and loving your family no matter what, seeing the good in people, sacrificing one's life for the sake of others...etc etc etc.


texts: Is it sunnah to say "wa barakatuhu" while saluting at the end of the prayer? Will you evaluate the narrations regarding the issue?


texts: Is it permissible to celebrate birthdays when the celebration is done arbitrarily?

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I haven't celebrated anyone's birthday in years, someone has decided that they want to have a surprise birthday celebration for a family member. I have read that birthday celebrations that are celebrated yearly are not permissible but since I have not attended a celebration in years I don't know whether or not attending this one is permissible.

Would giving gifts and having cake with candles make it haram?

I know that a lot of the people attending the celebration hold a lot of birthday celebrations but I don't. The only reason I was considering attending is to bring about closeness with family who I haven't seen in a while.

Please support any statements with evidence.


texts: What is the origin of ruku in the Quran?

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I had a similar question about juzu. Now its about Ruku (as in the Quranic Subdivisions, not the bowing position during salah) .

Was Ruku evolved by the direct order from Allah [ie in the time of the Prophet (Sm)]?

If not,

When was it added to Quran?
Who was/were the pioneer?
Why was it added?


texts: Life of the prophet Muhammad, peace and bless be upon him

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السلام عليكم

I seek for the biography of the prophet Muhammad, peace and bless be upon him.

Can you suggest the best book in English?

شكرا لكم


texts: Do you have to make up a broken optional fast?

texts: If one intends to fast one day (optional fast) but breaks it, do they have to make up for it?


texts: Do the teachings of Physics and Astronomy contradict the teachings of Islam?

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Recently, scientists have discovered more evidence of the Higgs Boson particle. It would be the last piece of the Standard Model of particle Physics.

Basically, what they are trying to do here is find out why the Universe works the way it does, and how it came to be.

My question is, does Physics contradict the teachings of Islam? For example, Muslims believe God created the Universe, but Physicists are trying to find scientific proof. Is it OK do to so? Would it be haram for a Muslim to become a Physicist or Astronomer?


texts: Why different salaats have different number of rakaats?

texts: What is the motivation behind having different numbers for different prayers? Is there any significance attached to it, as in one prayer is different than others? Is this Allah's word (I doubt for I don't think its mentioned in Quran) or Sunnah? What are some credible/authoritative sources to know more about this?


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I have few Question About calculating time period according to Islam

Is there anyway to calculate how long this Universe has existed for Quran or Hadith?

How long did Hazrat Adam(a.s) lived?

For how long human has been living in this world?

I have been confused about the calculation of time these question have been in my mind for long time now. I want to if there is a answer in Islam about this. I know will be hard to tell but is there a time explanation in Islam. I know there were no units of second and hour so how Allah calculate time?


texts: How did the split of Shiites and Sunnis go from political to theological?

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Based on what I heard, and from what I read (none from Shiite sources), the Sunnis and Shiites split because they differed on views about who will rule the Muslims.

How did it escalate from just being political, to now having theological differences?


texts: Can I marry an atheist woman with our parents' consent? What if she's pregnant?

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If I am in a relationship with an atheist woman, then what should I do, leave her or marry her?

If I tell her I can't marry her because she is an atheist, she might lie about her beliefs. If she is pregnant (less then 2 months) and she decides to keep the baby then what should my decision be based to Islam?

If both her and my parents consent to this marriage, is it ok to marry her?


texts: Is this hadith about the virtue of Ayat al-Kursy authentic?

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whomsoever recites ayat kursi after wudhu Allah will count it as if he has done 40 years of ibadah and will raise him 40 ranks and will marry him off with 40 hurun ain

From Ad-Dailami by Ibn Umar

Is this hadith authentic? Are there any other chain of narrators .


texts: How should insults to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) be handled?

texts: Does the quran or hadith give any guidance on how to handle the case if a Non-Muslim insults the Prophet (Peace be upon him)?


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Is it a sin if husband divorces his wife with a reason that she was talking and helping with some information to his male friend and his family ?

Thanks in advance for your answers


texts: Someone who is not willing to believe in Islam and is not willing to have anything to do with religious matters. How does Islam regard such a person?


texts: People asking Prophet Muhammad for a miracle

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Is the following detail mentioned in either Quran or hadith: When people asked Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to turn Mount Uhud into gold as a sign of God's miracle, Allah warned that they hasten their own destruction (in the sense that, having witnessed a great miracle, if they do not accept from then on, they will be destroyed immediately). (And knowing his people, Prophet Muhammad did not ask for the miracle, because he knew they still would not accept.)

I know incident as a whole; I am interested only in the part whether "they hasten" (or any synonym which will come to mean "cause to happen more quickly") is explicitly mentioned.


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Can someone explain this line:

"In eloquence there is magic" from the hadith...

Narrated Buraydah ibn al-Hasib (RadhiAllahu 'anhu), I heard the Prophet of Allah ﷺ say:

  In eloquence there is magic, in knowledge ignorance, in poetry wisdom and in speech heaviness.

I searched the net but I still cannot understand what it means. Does it mean people use magic to become eloquent?


texts: Fixed return of invested money in manufacturing plant

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Assalam,
I had invested money in oil manufacturing plant where the owner gives me fixed return on invested money. The agreement is working since three years. Is it halal to accept that income according to Islamic view?


texts: I want to know about wife-beating according to shariah

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I live, with my husband and child, in my father-in-law’s house where he is the master of the house. My husband beats me on minor issues, saying that it is recommended in Islam to beat his wife.

My parents-in-law are aware of the matter but they don't reprimand their son, thinking that he is an Islamic man who leads life according to Islamic law.

I want to know what the Shari'ah says about wife-beating.


texts: Should I marry a Muslim girl without my parents' permission?

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I am Noman, from Bangladesh, 8 months ago my guardian showed me a girl to marry who is my relative (my cousin's sister in law), after showing this girl, my mother went for the holy hajj and she showed positive attitude regarding this marriage, after that a relationship arose between us (that girl and me), but my mother has given negative decision after coming back from hajj. where she knows very well that we are in a emotional relationship. I asked my mother that why she does not agree to let me marry that girl? Is she a bad girl?  my mother answered that the girl's status is not the same as me, and she lives in a village, that means my family is only concern to the social status. nothing else.

Please note, one of this girl's cousins is already been the wife of my other cousin and that marriage is done with the permission of all of my family members, but this time they don't agree.

In this situation i have done a mistake, that is-
we got married in front of quazi and in that occasion two of my wife's cousins were present, and there were witnesses also,
we still didn't announce our marriage to our family members because they will got hurt.

Actually we thought , our family issue will be managed, and we will get married again by their permission, but the scenario is different and not as we thought, my guardian  is too strict and they are not allowing me to do so......
I am trying to manage and trying to get their permission but they are trying to make me walk on their way.

In this circumstance what should I do?

Now if I want to listen to my family then I'll have to divorce (secretly) that girl, and if I don't then I'll have to announce the marriage to society.
so please advice what should I do.


texts: Is tissue paper enough to clean after urinating according to four madhabs?  What is the consensus of the present scholars?  I'm seeking a broad answer to this question.


texts: is there a hadith appealing to critique privately?

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as i remember, i heard from some muslims that critique should be said privately. i searched in google for "islam critique privately" and "критиковать публично ислам", without quotes, but i have not found such a hadith, on first page results.
addition to pass quality check:
also you can write about why they may say so? if no hadith, maybe there were such idea propagandized in some book? the results i have seen were not on topic except  first result for the first query: To Criticize or Not to Criticize in Public?
now, i searched "criticize" in sunnah.com and there are 62 results, i have not checked them all, and i have not found yet an appropriate hadith, and "criticize private" and "criticize privately" give 0 results.
also, you can write about a similar topic - about juma sermon. as i remember, i had seen something on this topic in this site or in google, but now i tried to search for "juma" and "juma critique" on this site - 20 and 0 results, and "juma sermon critique" in google, and have not found appropriate materials. i had seen that it is not ok for a person in friday sermon to stand up and loudly comment the sermon. is there hadith basis for that?


texts: Does the right side have a higher status than the left?

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Be it the hand, the leg or any other part of the body, the right hand side always, AFAIK, takes a higher status, preference or position in terms of positivity then the left.

E.g.:

For the right side:

use the the index finger of the right-hand when touching the Quran during recitation*
during ablution/ghusl wash the head, neck then preferable the right shoulder
when stepping out of the house put your right foot out first*
give alms with the right hand*
angel on the right shoulder logs good deeds*
in wassu wash and wipe right hand and foot first
eat with the right hand*

For the left side:

in all the above cases it is either left out, comes second or is used for bad things (angel on the left side log bad deeds)
clean yourself with the left hand*

Why is this so? Is it Islamic, mythical or cultural ?

* don't know the authenticity of it


texts: Is it permissible to work in the company that distributes movies?

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I am working as a Software Developer in an IT firm. There business is a subscription-based Internet TV service offering Asian movies, TV shows and music videos.

I am developing Softwares for that company. Is it halal for me to work there?

If not should i quit the job right away or should I search for new job while working in the company?

Similarly, what about my wages that I earned until now?


texts: Does Qur'an 16:66 say milk comes from a cow's stomach?

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Qur'an 16:66 states:

  And indeed, for you in grazing livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from what is in their bellies - between excretion and blood - pure milk, palatable to drinkers.

Scientifically speaking, I believe the cow does not produce the milk in its stomach, unless I'm wrong.


texts: How often are miracles and supernatural experiences reported in Islam?

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How common is it to hear about reports of supernatural events or miracles in Islam? How common is it that Muslims share testimonies of first-hand supernatural experiences? What kinds of extraordinary experiences are most frequently reported?
Notice that I'm not asking whether these reports are true or not. I'm just asking about their frequency and the types of experiences that are reported most often.


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When a nation becomes unruly, Allah instates a cruel ruler for them. ... In the end, the nation and the ruler both will be destroyed ...

I heard something like this. This is not the exact quote, though.
Can anyone tell me where is this quote from?


texts: Is women hair cutting prohibited in Islam?

texts: I have searched but didn't get any exact answer that, Are women allowed to cut hairs  in Islam? Only cutting of hairs from bottom is prohibited? Or to make hairs like boy cut is prohibited?


texts: Traslation of صلّى in more contexts pls answer

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Salamo3alaykom, as I've asked some minutes ago, I'd like to ask about the meaning of the word or verb صلّى and what I may have understood is that it can mean "praying" or also "sending blessings". Can someone clarify? I've found it quite strange when I've read the traslation of certain ahadith.
For example in the tashahhud in a part we say Allahumma salli 3ala Muhammad wa 3la ali Muhammadin, kama sallayta 3la Ibrahim wa 3la ali Ibrahim, Wa barik 3la Muhammad wala 3ali Muhammad[...]"
Now I want to ask, what does "salli" exactly mean in this context? I know that Salah means prayer but Allah subhana wa ta'ala does NOT pray on Muhammad since He Is Allah the All-Mighty. So Allah DOES NOT PRAY BECAUSE HE IS THE ALL MIGHTY! Can someone clarify this thing for me please? Jazakon Allah


texts: Will Allah punish me for thinking about sexual relations?

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If I have thoughts about Allah and sexual relations. I won't act on them; I feel like a battle is going on in my head. I don't know what to do

I do dikr, I make dua, I beg Allah to forgive and help me, but I can't control it. Will Allah punish me?


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Imitating disbelievers (tashabbuh) is forbidden:

  ...the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) definitively prohibited it and said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” -- Islam Q&A

Thus, if we imitate a disbeliever, we are essentially a disbeliever.  It's quite important, therefore, to determine when one is imitating a disbeliever and when one just happens to have something in common with a disbeliever.

Question: How to distinguish "imitation" from "doing the same thing"?

Presumably, something like reading a newspaper would not amount to imitating a disbeliever, despite the fact that disbelievers read newspapers.

Something like eating hot cross buns might be more borderline, as while the cross represents a crucifix, in my experience, they're ordinarily going to be eaten without much thought of Christianity.  (They're eaten here in China all year round, and I doubt they're cooked with any realization of the "cross = crucifix" symbolism.)

Also coming into play are:

Simply being friendly.  It could be interpreted as being rude and elitist to have a deliberate aversion to what one might perceive as imitation.
Whether or not one intends imitation.  E.g. saying "merry Christmas" out of politeness is something many non-Christians do.


texts: Is tarot reading considered haram if not taken seriously?

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I paid to do a tarot card reading just for fun (my friend reccommended it).
When I went the tarot card reader just put cards out and told me about my past, present, and future.
Of course I don't believe in it, i'm not taking it seriously.

Is it haram what I did?


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In USA it is cool to have sex with girls to use them as sex objects, then throw them away and replace them with some other girl who is younger and prettier. People call them studs, players, heartbreakers, etc.

Does Allah punish heartbreakers?

Because it is cool for men to cheat on your wife. It is a double standard for women. If women does what men do is bad.

And to those women who were used then left, will Allah give them justice and all that good stuff whether they were Muslim or not?

I looked up the word "forever" on urbandictionary.com

It means " i will love you till someone better comes along."

The one who wrote that definition, was he  sinful?

Is it haram to write those definition on that website?

Please Muslim brothers give me your answers.

I live in the USA and it is hard and sad. Hardly anyone is good. I think all men are evil. I just need my faith to be restored. Thanks.


texts: What are the requirements (e.g. wali) for a Muslim-Christian marriage?

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I'm a Muslim, Alhamdulillah. My wife is a Christian. We got married in the court-house. Bad things started happening to us, and we thought it's probably because we didn't get married the Islamic way, making this haram technically.

We are trying to correct that, and are thus looking for perform a nikah in the masjid. The problem is in finding a wali as both of us don't have our relatives here.

The following are my questions:

Is there anything else required besides both of us and two witnesses being present there?
Do the witnesses have to be Muslims?
How much does the Imam charge for the Nikah?


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Sometimes i masturbate and when i do im at a delema between doing ghusl or simply washing my lower area what do i do ?
And i feel like ghusl way too troublesome because i sometimes get the urge to masturbate frequently.


texts: What is it that will differentiate a surah than something else?

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The Quran challenges the non-believers in Chapter Number 2 Verse 23 to bring a surah like the Quran. What I cannot understand is that Quran is the truth but an article related to ethics or science or about any knowledge can also be true. How is a surah unique and stands out from any other true literature.

I wonder if the second part of the ayah has the answer to my question.

  وادعوا شهداءكم من دون الله ان كنتم صدقين

Hope i have made my point clear.

Regards


texts: What is the ruling of gold teeth implanting (for men)?

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As an Islamic rule, it is Haram (forbidden) for men to wear the gold (as a ring or necklace). I was wondering if the implanting of gold teeth has the same ruling or it is permissible?
(As some dentists use/implant gold to repair the teeth … )


texts: Mostly people says a woman who gives birth is purified of her sins. Is it true?Are the sins of a woman who gives birth forgiven?


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Did wives of Nabi salahualaihiwasalam wear niqab?

I found this hadis:

  Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

  Riders would pass us when we accompanied the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
  while we were in the sacred state (wearing ihram). When they came by
  us, one of us would let down her outer garment from her head over her
  face, and when they had passed on, we would uncover our faces.

http://sunnah.com/abudawud/11/113

Website said hadis is da'if. Is there any sahih hadis?


texts: Will I be forgiven if I can not control masturbation?

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I have recently converted to Islam, earlier I was an atheist and did very bad things, now I have changed and for the good, I am full of empathy and piety and help people. I have completely withdrawn myself from greed and lying, and dedicated myself to knowledge, wisdom and helping others.

I work a lot towards self improvement. However, one thing that I am not able to control is lust. I am unmarried and have had no girlfriends since I converted, however truthfully I still wander but come to my senses shortly. However I do masturbate, earlier I used to almost everyday but now I have cut it down to once a week and I deeply regret after doing it. I always ask Allah to show me the right way and help me be a better person and control myself and ask for forgiveness whenever I sin or have a thought of it.

After having tried and not being able to control it, I think I might never but I keep trying.

All I ask is will Allah forgive me? I do not crave for heaven if I am a bad soul I deserve hell but I cannot bear to have disappointed Allah and don't want to repent with my head down in front of him when I meet Him.


texts: Can I listen to Qur'an when going to sleep?

texts: Is it permissible to listen to Qur'an recitation from headphones (using mp3 player, or cell phone etc.) when we are laying on the bed trying to sleep or is it disrespectful to Qur'an?


texts: Does the Quran or any hadith say that the Wall of Gog and Magog can't be seen by the human eye?

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Bring me ingots of iron." Then after he had filled up the space between the two mountain-sides, he said: "(Light a fire) and ply bellows." When he had made it (red like) fire, he said: "Bring me molten copper which I may pour on it."
  Surah 18 verse 96

It seems to me that the wall or barrier is physical as it uses materials such as iron. They're have been reports of historians claiming to see a wall, but no real hard evidence to back it up.  Its 2018 and this brings to me my question, is there a reason as to why muslims and the rest of the human race can't find this wall? Did the Quran or any haidth ever say anything about the wall being invisible to the  human eye? The question is a bit werid imo, so if you need clarification, just ask.

May Allah forgive me for any mistakes.


texts: Can I marry my cousin sisters husbands niece?

texts: I fell in love with my father's sister's daughter's husband's niece, I really want to marry her, is she mahram for me? can I marry her?


texts: What are the criteria for evaluating the contenders for Quran challange?

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The Quran challenges doubters to produce something like it. This is known as the Quran challenge.
For example, in 2/23, it says, to doubters, to produce a chapter (surah) like one of those in the Quran.

And if you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant,
then produce a sûrah like it and call your helpers other than Allah,
if what you say is true.

Let's say someone takes up this challenge, and produces a surah. How will this surah be evaluated? Did either the scholars, or the scripture (Quran, or ahadith), establish any criteria to evaluate the contenders of the Quran challange?


texts: How to distribute a person's property who doesn't have any children?

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How is the property of a deceased person who left a wife but no children distributed?

He has 2 brothers, 1 older (no children and a widow) who died 10 years ago and another younger brother (who has 2 sons and a daughter and a widow) who died 3 month before that.
He has 2 sisters, who both already died (both sisters have several sons and daughters).
Some of his cousins are alive and have several sons and daughters.
His parents are already dead.
His younger brother has 2 sons and a daughter, who are apparently legal heirs.

Please guide me according to Qur'an and sunnah, in this case who will have a share in the property. Property is in the form of agricultural land.


texts: Did Umar (RA) say, "A man should be like a child with his wives ..."?

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I found the following quote which is attributed to Umar RA:

"A man should be like a child with his wives, but if they need him, he
should act like a man."

Did he say this? If he did, the what is its context?

Googling for the source didn't yield relevant results.


texts: What are journals for islamic studies publications?

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In which journals are Islamic studies published.
I have come this, but was not aware of a journal system in which Islamic studies are published.
In which ones can one subscribe?


texts: Can I do miswak five times before every prayer nowadays. Because they're saying not to touch anything or bring it your mouth and other organs.


texts: Hijri vs English Calendar. How old is Islam?

texts: We are living in 21st century, my question is, is Islamic calendar came after the invention of English calendar? As Islamic year going on is 1436(I don’t know exactly) and English year going on is 2015?? Please help, I'm debating on this with many people. Thanks in Advance