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As salam o 3laikum dear my muslim brother,

May Allah give you success in the mission you are onto and in the life hereafter.

My question to you is that I have been going through many scholars telling about Hazrat Khizar, but I did not come across with any specific and authentic reference from The Holy Quran or Sa7i7 Hadeeth regarding Hazrat Khizar specifically by his name. I have only come to know about him by the assumptions of the scholars.

Can you provide me the information about Hazrat Khizar that when was he born and was he a prophet upon any nation or wali of his times or having any other designation? is he still alive or no? is there mentioned any where in the Holy Quran or Sa7i7 Hadeeth about him?

It will be very kind of you if you enlighten us upon this.

Thank you.


texts: Are any of the claims about the Quran in this skeptics post accurate?

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There is a post on sister site Did all iron on Earth come from outer space?, it makes several claims about "facts" in the Quran.  It does not include any references to the Quran, so I wonder if this shocking fact is true or misrepresented.

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According to the video 9 Shocking Facts from the Quran!

  Iron is not natural to the Earth. It did not form on the Earth but came down to Earth from outer space. This may sound strange but it is true. Scientists have found that billions of years ago the Earth was stuck (sic) by meteorites. These meteorites were carrying iron from distant stars which has exploded.

The presenter then relates this fact with a verse from the Quran (57:25).

  We sent down Iron with it's great inherent strength and its many benefits for humankind.

Did iron form on Earth? Did it come from outer space? Was all iron on Earth added after the Earth formed?

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The title of the skeptics post says that all iron on Earth is from meteorites. Reading the full verse (57:25), I don't see anything that says "ALL" iron on earth is from meteorites, clearly some is.

Has there ever been a scholars interpretation that all Iron on earth is from meteorites?


texts: If a paper is having any Ayat or Hadith written on it then in order to save that page from throwing, Can we burn it? If no, then what is the proper way, so that we dont get any sin?


texts: An Answer after Assalamualaikum in salat

texts: As a moslem, we know that the answer of "Assalamualaikum" is Wa'alaikumsalam. So, when we pray, and we are being an Imam. In the last raka'at, we say "Assalamualaikum", my question is: "Why the ma'mum do not answer his salam with Waalaikumsalam? Answering moslem salam is fardhu, right?" Thanks.


texts: Is it permissible for a husband to press his wife's feet when her feet are in pain?

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Is it permissible for a husband to press his wife's feet when in pain? Does the wife become a sinner in front of Allah?

My feet sometimes hurt very much, and it gets unbearable.  At these times my husband presses my feet, as there is no one else to do so. Am I doing something wrong?


texts: After switching from pirated software to free software will my work still be haram?

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I am still in school and going to college this year InshaAllah. The announcement received May 27th at state universities, may Allah bless my college. I want to take computer science. The problem is all the software including the operating system on my laptop is pirated. I agree that the use of pirated software is forbidden in Islam.

So I plan to download all the free versions of the software including the operating system. But I still use pirated software to download it. After all the software I need installed on the laptop, I would switch to free software and I leave the use of pirated software.

I am unable to buy proprietary software. So I switched to free software, but I used to use pirated software which is there to help get the free software.

When I already switched to free software is my work from it still haram ?

Now I am using pirated software and its bad. I want to get rid from this because I am sure its haram. I want to migrate to free software, the operating system and all. I can download Linux DVD using this pirated software. Am I free from haram after doing this? Because buying a Linux DVD here is hard. I only can get Linux from my friends but they will use pirated software to download. Is it ok?


texts: Ruling on shaving the beard so it grows out better

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I personally want to grow a beard that is tidy, looks good and clean. Unfortunately, my genetics had another plan for your beard and it ended up growing uneven on both sides of the head and very messy.
I have been told that it's better to shave your "teenage beard" ever so often so that your face has the potential to grow better, thicker beard. Is that okay to do so? To shave the beard so I let my face grow better stronger beard?


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There are two Iranian Grand Ayatollahs, Khomeini (former) and Khamenei (current), a title which Wikipedia describes as:

  ...a label provided to the highest level Shia authority...

See also: Are Ayatollahs Khomeini and Khamenei authorities in Shia Islam?

I just visited Iran's neighbouring country Azerbaijan, also a majority-Shia country, whose culture and laws contrast greatly with Iran.  Azerbaijan seems far more relaxed than Iran, e.g., if we do a Google Image search for baku azerbaijan women, we see women doing things that would not be legal in Iran.  This leads me to the question:

Question: Do Ayatollahs Khomeini and Khamenei have influence outside of Iran?

I may be misinterpreting things here.  E.g., I might be that Iranian laws are deduced by some process I'm unfamiliar with (my impression is that many Iranian laws are deduced based on fatawa from the Grand Ayatollahs).  Or the difference in laws between the two countries may be for other reasons.  I'm not sure.


texts: Narration In Imam Suyuti's Book Itqan Fi 'Ulum Al-Qur'an About Grammatical Error In Qur'an?

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The following narration is found in Imam Suyuti's book "Itqan Fi 'Ulum Al-Qur'an". This narration has been classified as "Sahih" by Imam Suyuti in Al-Itqaan (page no.1236)
Hishaam Ibn Urwah narrated from his father:-
I asked Ayesha (Radhi'allahu'anha) about the grammatical mistakes in the Qur’an: “Surely, those who believe, those who are the Jews and the Sabians [wa’s-saabi’oona]” [al-Maa’idah 5:69]; “and those who perform As-Salaah (Iqaamat-as-Salaah) wa muqeemeena as-salaata wa’l-mu’toona az-zakaata” [an-Nisa’ 4:162]; and “Certainly! these are two magicians [inna haadhaani la saahiraan]” [Taa-Haa 20:63]. She (Ayesha) said: O son of my sister! These are the mistakes of the scribes. They made a mistake when writing (The Qur'an).
This narration is also found in the following collections of Islamic literature:-
Tafsir At-Tabari (9/359)
Ibn Abi Dawud's Kitab Al-Masahif (page no. 43)
It was also narrated through Abu Ubayd in Fada'ail Al-Qur’an (page no.229 and page no.556)
It was narrated through Abu Ubayd to Abu Amr Ad-Daani in Kitab Al-Muqni (Page no. 119)
I think this narration is also found in the Sunan of Sa'eed Ibn Mansur (4/1507, no.769)
This narration was also narrated by Ali Ibn Mas-haar Al-Kufi and Umar Ibn Shubbah with their own chain of narrators in Tarikh Al-Madina [See Tarikh Al-Madina, (3/1013-1014)]
This narration has been clasiffied as Sahih by Imam Suyuti. I want to know why Imam Suyuti classified it as Sahih in Al-Itqaan (page no.1236)? Does this narration prove that there are any grammatical errors in the Glorious Qur'an (May God Forbid)?


texts: i was on 3rd rakah and someone tried to open the door and i got distracted i’m pretty sure i recited the fatiha correct but there is a doubt that i didn’t i think i did recite it correct  because i did it correct for all the other rakah and the person walked in when i was saying the last part of the fatiha (keep in mind i was going in ruku when i started to get this doubt and i also do get doubts a lot)


texts: Is it more important to grow a beard, or to avoid resembling non-Muslims?

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It is well-established in the sunnah that the prophet encouraged his followers to keep their beards long, but trim their mustaches.  It is also well-established in the sunnah that the prophet discouraged his followers from doing anything to resemble non-muslims.

It can even be said that the two are correlated, such that the command to keep the beard and trim the mustache is to directly oppose the practice of the pagans at the time (who, as I understand, would keep their mustaches long and trim their beards).  The following hadith (Bukhari 7:72:780) suggests this interpretation, where the prophet is reported to have said:

  Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the mustaches short.

However, it is less clear exactly what the sunnah would be in a situation where the non-muslims also follow the practice of keeping their beards long while trimming their mustaches.  Two examples would be the Hutterites, prevalent in the Canadian Prarires, or the Amish, prevalent in the Northeastern USA.  Both of these groups are Trinitarian Christians, and as such neither are communities that we as Muslims should wish to emulate.

Even if one is not actually living in a Hutterite or an Amish community, the correlation between "long beard" and "Hutterite/Amish" is strong enough that a Muslim — especially a non-Arab Muslim — may be confused for one on sight.

In such situations, which would be the preferred tradition of the prophet to follow?  Keep the beard and trim the mustache, or avoid resembling the non-muslims?


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While much of religion is faith, are there any statements in the Koran we can point to that prove its authenticity?

Using the Torah as an example, one of the things Jews point to is the fact that the Torah says there is only one animal that has split hooves but doesn't chew its cud (the pig). Only God can make that statement since nobody else could be sure enough, and if proven wrong, the religion would fall apart.

What can we say about the Koran that accomplishes the same thing?


texts: Do conditions for conversion stand legitimate in front of Allah?

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I am a new Muslim who has not officially converted to Islam. I live with my family and they are very hostile against Muslims, therefore neither can I convert while living with them or can offer Salat if I convert covertly. Thus even though I have accepted Islam I wish to convert effectively after I move out. Is this possible? I also do this because I wish to make myself infallible by the time I move out, which as it stands today is not an easy road.

This decision should depend on me pragmatically, however what got me to thinking was since my dua's have been accepted, I believe I am Muslim in front of Allah and as my dua's are accepted so will my sins count, some of which like zina which occur rather occasionally though far less than before might constitute a major sin.


texts: Marriage is delayed due to family situation but I want to do it earlier. How?

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Assalamu Alaikum,

I am a 26 year old guy. I was engaged with a girl by our parents last year. I am still waiting for my marriage date but our situation is as described below.

I am working abroad and I am allowed to take only 12 days leave per year (at any time) which will expire if not taken within that year.

My father is also working abroad and he wants to conduct the marriage after his return. He can't come home without terminating his job. He can terminate it any time but he is not willing to leave his job due to our family's financial situation. [Note: I have 3 younger sisters. One will be marrying this month and the other two are studying in college. I can support them financially, Alhamdhulillah.

A few months after my engagement, I started talking with my fiance over the phone regularly,about once a week. We both love each other. We both want to be married as soon as possible. Her family is also waiting for my family's decision on the date.

I informed my father regarding my leave plan and requested him to come home. He refused to terminate his job and instructed me to wait nearly an additional year until we both secure our family's financial position.

I'm always thinking about her and living the life of my dreams with her. It is very difficult for me to wait any longer. So, I performed Istikharah prayer and got a result in my dream but I'm not satisfied as it showed me to wait 9 more months.

I can't sleep well and I am finding it very difficult in controlling my desires. I want to continue my life according to the Quran and the Sunnah. I feel marriage is a better solution to avoid sins and unwanted thoughts. So that, I can concentrate.

My questions:

Is there a way to approach my parents requesting a earlier marriage without
insulting them? (Note: I already spoke with them and they said I should wait
about one more year)
Is the result after Istikhara is final?
Is there any amal, dua and Quran recitation for marrying sooner?
What can I do to prevent inappropriate lustful thoughts?


texts: Is it permissible to raise our hands in salah?

texts: I m a practicing Muslim and offen visit Saudi Arab for Umrah and Hajj and also vidits UAE for business, there I saw majority of peoples do Rfaidain(raising hands) in Namaz, When I come back and Offer salah in our local area masjid in India and do Rafaidain so people ask why you do so, please clarify Why we do RAFAIDAIN in Namaz?


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Ordinary, a wife is expected to obey her husband. However, she is forbidden to obey if her husband requests something forbidden (e.g. anal sex).

However, there are matters which are doubtful, which we don't have a clear-cut halal/haram ruling about. Muslims are encouraged to leave doubtful matters, as per the Hadith:

  The lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear, and between that are matters that are doubtful (not clear); many of the people do not know whether it is lawful or unlawful. So whoever leaves it to protect his religion and his honor, then he will be safe --  Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1205 [grade: sahih]

I'm wondering what a wife should do in circumstances where her husband requests something doubtful.

Question: Does a wife have to obey her husband in matters that are doubtful?

Possible examples of doubtful matters:

the husband requests a specific sexual act to be performed, but it's unclear if it's halal (perhaps something involving sex toys or almost-but-not-quite pornography);
the husband requests his wife to go out wearing clothes, where it's unclear if they adequately meet the requirements of hijab;
the husband insists she eats a certain dish (perhaps cooked by one of his relatives), but she's uncertain if the food is halal;
the husband distracts his wife from prayer until the exact last moment, when she has to perform it in a hurried fashion;
the husband requests his wife gets cosmetic surgery.

I give these examples to illustrate the question, but I'm seeking a general answer, not limited to these specific cases.


texts: Will Allah punish me if I am married to a man who won’t pray?

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Will Allah (swt) punish me if I am married to a man who doesn’t pray 5 times a day?

I love my husband very much and it was my choice to marry him. He keeps on saying he will pray when it will be the right time for it. Simply delaying his prayers


texts: What is difference of "Jews" and "Bani Israeel" in Quran?

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Some verses of Quran use the word یهود (Jews), while other use بنی اسرائیل (Children of Israeel). Apparently they seem to be pointing to the same group of people. But God does not do say anything without a purpose and indeed they should be some difference.

So what are the differences between these two group of people?

There are many verses that use both the terms. And they can be found here:

Verses containing "Jews" (8 verses)

Verses containing "Bani Israeel"  (40 verses)


texts: I'm a muslim and I'm familiar with the responsibilities that both men and women owe each other, specifically in marriage. I was talking to a friend about this topic and he said that because the wife is obliged to take care of the kids and what not while the husband works, that this makes islam sexist because it's assigning gender roles. So, is this really a bad thing and how do we reconcile this statement?


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A woman got married to another man a few days before khula with her first husband, although the khula process was going on for more than six months and the woman and first husband had been separate for more than two years. Now she is with her second husband for more than two years and they are happy.

So in such a case is their relation halal or haram?


texts: Is tissue paper sufficient for the toilet?

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If you are used to using water and tissue to clean it is very hard to use only tissue and feel clean. However it would depend on how solid is your output as more solidity would be less need for water generally speaking.

Now salah cannot be missed because you just used tissue say in a non Muslim place of work and you didn't arrange to have a bottle or wet tissue.

Question: So in this situation would you try your best to clean only with tissue but it didn't do a great job as your output was softer but that is best you can do and then you do wudhu and pray??

Having said that if you can use water to do wudhu and after washing your hands you ought to be able to use it for cleaning after toilet.


texts: How do (Sunni) people choose their madh-hab?

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There are now several school of thoughts (madh-habs) in Islam. They are following different Imams and the method of practicing the religion is slightly different. Basically the question is how people select their Imam and choose to follow him?

In Shia perspective for example, they follow the most knowledgeable, pious people after the Prophet (according to Shia of course) which is the holy household of the Prophet (12 Imams). They believe that the 12 Imams have said the same thing, one confirming the other and all confirm the true Sunnah of the Prophet. Shia people follow them because they think that these Imams are the most knowledgeable people on earth and give them the right guidance.

For Sunni people, there are 4 major schools of thoughts following 4 distinct Imams. Wahabism is sth new. All of them slightly different in Fiqh (how they practice Islam). For more information about their Imams rejecting each other see here, and here for example. Unfortunately in Persian (Farsi) or Arabic. I translate one: In helliatul Ulia: Imam Shafei says:

  I looked at the Abu Hunaife book. It had 120 or 130 pages. 80 pages were about the prayer or ablution. These were either in contrary to Quran, Sunnah, different sayings, paradox or Qiyas.

You can also refer to Tarikh Khatib Baqdadi a Sunni scholor where he talks about Ahmad hanbal and Abu hunaifah.

Please explain to me, firstly, what is the method (criteria ) that people have chosen these 4 person in Sunnism? like knowledge, etc. Secondly, do Sunni people think that there is no body on earth more worthy of having those criteria? Because then that person is more worthy to be followed.

I hope the question is clear enough. I am more looking for Sunni answer, but Shia viewpoint on Shism and Sunnism is also encouraged.


texts: What if you get distracted by something and started talking to someone while reading quran?

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I was reading (Surah Al Yaseen) in my phone(mus-haf). All of a sudden, a rodent at a distance passed by me. I got distacted and looked at it for a moment until it escaped. After that, I conversed with my brother about something for a minute or two and then again started from where I stopped, and then completed it.
Is my reading of the whole surah valid ?


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I started reading Quran but I am having problems with understanding some points, (referances, literary devices etc.) so I need a tafsir to read Quran with. My problem is, beacuse of hadiths I almost stopped believing, so I consider many of them false. I am looking for a Quran tafsir, based on Quran or historically proven data.

Is there any Quran-only tafsir (without Hadiths)?


texts: If wife can't get pregnant, is it allowed to have a surrogate mother in this situation?

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If wife is physically not able to get pregnant or the husband can't make her pregnant, but both want a child, is it allowed to have a surrogate mother in this situation??

Thank you for answers.


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Lately I have been really disappointed by my life. Nothing goes as I have planned and I fail in almost everything I do.

I feel like I am failing in this life and as I am not a good Muslim (I do not pray 5 times a day or follow the path of sunnah) I will fail in my after-life too.

So lately I have been wondering about the purpose of life. Were we humans only created so we could go about living our lives, praying 5 times a day, follow the path of sunnah and then just die?

Even if we all go to Jannah and live happily forever, what then?

Why were we humans created? Is there a bigger-than-life purpose of our existence?

P.S. please don't say that my Imaan is not strong or as I don't pray 5 times a day, that is why I am failing in this life. I know a lot of people who are really bad i.e. they do not have morals. They cheat, bribe, consume alcohol and do adultery and still they are living a damn happy life. You may say that they will be dealt with in the after-life or burn in hell, but hey...I may not be doing those things but still I am not doing right things that will get me to Jannah (praying etc) and I also do things that will surely get me to hell like listening to music, lying etc so if we both are going to burn in hell (the duration period in hell might be different but that we don't know for sure), aren't those people who live happily here better?


texts: What is the source of the following hadith which says good relations are better than fasting and prayer?

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In the internet the following hadith is quite widespread

  Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer? It is
  keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad
  feelings destroy mankind." (Muslims & Bukhari)

But there is no hadith number mentioned anywhere. Is this authentic? If it is in Sahih bukhari then which hadith number is this?


texts: Is it okay to use makeup in front of one's husband and mehrams, women and children?

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Some people say not all brands of makeup are halal, is that true?

Is it okay to use any brand of makeup in front of

one's husband
one's mehram
women
children

?


texts: How authentic is the haadith where Rasul (PBUH) said ameen three times?

texts: I searched for this haadith on the internet but couldn't find anything useful to prove the authenticity of this narration.


texts: If you were in the middle of sinning but it's prayer time you must still pray?

texts: Suppose you were going to rob a bank and you heard the Adhaan so you stop to pray (it's Fardh) and then rob the bank - the prayer may well be worthless and "hypocritical" but you have obeyed Allah in fulfilling this Fardh act? Comment please?


texts: Is it halal if I add some fees on the fees which the consultant has already set?

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I work in an IT company, and sometimes I get involved into admission consultant, wherein my friend is actual admission consultant and if anyone comes to me to get admission in any college. I refer them to my friend. I get the quotation from my friend and tell the candidate the fees I have given including my fees.

For example: If my friend tells me X amount then I go and tell the candidate X+Y amount, where Y is my fees and the candidate is not aware of the Y amount.

Is this kind of earning halal in Islam?


texts: Fingering your own anus for masturbation purposes

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I'm a 19 year old male, who tried my best to quit masturbation by various techniques from keeping myself busy. However, I definitely intend to quit and the only way to do that quick as I researched is by getting married.

Moving on, my masturbation is different from other people's masturbation as I lay down and apply pressure using my right hand on my penis. I read about this and it's bad masturbate by pressure as it could be a problem in the future so I tried quitting. however I failed and decided to masturbate like a normal human being so I researched about this and found out many techniques to ejaculate while watching porn one of which is fingering your asshole. Unfortunately, at that very moment I tried it and felt a lot of guilt and I still do and I ask Allah for forgiveness I feel it's not under my control to quit even though I wish I could.

Long story short is masturbating by inserting one finger in your anus while the other your right is rubbing down your penis okay?


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Why was the Qiblah changed from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the Ka’bah (Makkah)?

And, where and when was that?


texts: What are the qualities an imam must have?

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What are the qualities an imam must have. Is there any specific qualities which an imam must have to be so.

And is it possible to force someone to be imam or someone becomes imam while other people are not liking it. What islam says in both of these situations too.
(Sunni- With complete references please.)


texts: How many women of Jannah will each man get?

texts: How many women of Jannah (hoor al ayn) will each ordinary man get? Does it depend on which level of Jannah one is in? Please provide relevant hadiths with your answer.


texts: Has anybody ever compiled a book of Shia authentic Hadiths?

texts: I am not referring to old books but any book that has been written in the last century. Every time I try to understand Shia beliefs from Hadiths I get faced by their claims that not all their Hadiths are authentic. Has anybody ever collected the authentic ones and put them in one book?


texts: Kissing another person of same gender but with no sexual attraction

texts: Is it wrong for two women to kiss each other on the lips... There is no sexual attraction among them they are just as sisters..  They are straight and very sure about this..  Is it wrong for them to do so?


texts: Are adult diapers feasible and permissible for use?

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I am a field worker. When working I don't get a secluded place to answer the natures call (I get frequently due to some disability). If I go somewhere far even for a minute, the workers under me get irresponsible. A friend casually suggested an adult diaper.

Is it okay to use it? Does it break taharah? During lunch break, I may not find place or time to get rid of them so should I miss the prayer?


texts: How do we differentiate in Islam if an object has a soul or not?

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I was going to the below question
Is it permissible to paint cityscapes and scenery?
where one of our esteemed & extremely knowledgeable member stated that
" mainly plants in Arabic are regarded as inanimate and anything which is inanimate is regarded as not having a soul or alike"
I have always thought that any living organism be it bacteria, virus, plants, insects, birds, mammals, dinosaurs, synapsids, therapsids etc had souls. Infact, I believe (no proof) that even angels & jinns have souls as every living creature will taste death and it is the extraction of the soul which determines the death of the individual.
Did the tree stump not cry when the Prophet began preaching from an elevated platform instead of upon it? Did Mount Uhud not tremble when the Prophet along with the future Caliphs walk upon it?
Is my understanding wrong w.r.t the Islamic perspective?


texts: Can we cry out of sadness during prayer? Will my salah be valid?

texts: I'm going through very hard times and I am really sad.So sometimes during salah I cry and tears drop without making any sound. Is my prayer valid if I cry out of sadness ? Please note when I am crying, I am not crying out of fear of Allah. Its just out of sadness I am crying.


texts: Saying InshaAllah for 'bad' things (Sunni View)

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Is it fine to say InshaAllah in the following situations (at the end of each sentence)?
"I will not die a disbeliever", "I think I will fail my test", "I will never commit murder".
These refer to the future, but somehow it feels like saying InshaAllah means that I want it to happen


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Asslamu allikum

I would like to know the usage of Jazak Allah Khair. When is it best used and, is there any restrictions?
What does "Jazak Allah Khair" mean? When do we use "Jazak Allah Khair"?

Jazak Allah Khair for the answers.


texts: Hello I would like to keep this anonymous as I’ve never told anyone about this but I just can’t  stop thinking about it. When I was 11 before puberty I had gay sex with a friend and I was a stupid kid I did not know what we were doing I didn’t understand, and we did it a few times then stopped and when I got older I realized what I’ve done and I’m so ashamed also I’m not gay I did not know what I was doing and I can’t stop thinking about this I am 16 now and I’m scared that I  will go to hell because of what I did. And this is me asking for help about what happened I also don’t pray that much I want to but I feel like something is always distracting me from praying I don’t know what to do I’m just a really confused teen please help


texts: If a cow was found dead, is it halal to eat?

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Let’s say a cow died with no visible sign that she was attacked by an animal or snake and is likely the cause of heart attack. Or a sheep dies because she tangles her neck in the room and as a result dies. Is that cow or sheep halal or haram?

I am asking this question because a cow or a sheep is worth a lot and is a source of food. There are misconception in Islam. Many people believe that cows scarified by Christian are haram but they are actually halal. I am looking for a reference which can say this is explicitly haram or halal or there is strong evidence for the verdict.

My point is, since the cow died in a Muslim house and the Muslim family had no intention of not doing a proper sacrifice if they ever decided to sacrifice her for meat, would this be a valid reason that the cow be Halal? Are there similar cases that happened at the time of Muhammad (PBUH)?


texts: Is it acceptable to make friends with a Christian at school?

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You may all know from my previous question that I am currently in year 9 now in a top school, and the community around me isn't very Islamic.  Yes, there are Muslims here and there, but very few.

I currently have a friend who is a Christian and he isn't exactly a person who does the wrong.

As far as I know he doesn't gamble nor do Haraam acts (except for the eating of ham and the like) and is generally friendly towards Muslims like me and believes that we are peaceful people.

I don't believe I am being influenced by him in religious matters or such at all, we both have similar interests and hobbies, so we hang out quite a lot.

I try to make a good Muslim example in front of him too to show how great Muslims are such as staying away from the bad and being friendly to show that we aren't just warmongering people the media shows us to be and how Muslims can be normal people too.

I am not aiming for a scholar like life.
I am just aiming for a normal life where I can fast, pray, fulfil my duties such as zakah and not get too into politics and things having to do with extremism.

Is this friendship allowed?

As I will be spending the next 4 years of my life here in this school along with these students, and I want to at least have a friend or 2 to chat with and such or this would be the most bland times of my life.

Also, there seems to be another Muslim in my class who seems alone, I am thinking of getting closer to him as he just sits by himself in the corner these days, how should I approach him?


texts: Were Adams and Jesus‘ Spirit part of similar events?

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Selamun aleikum.
So this question needs to be explained longer. The Quran states, that both, Adam and Jesus (as) were created with a breath of a soul.
Verses:
Adam (as)

And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration.(15:29)(Saheeh International)

Jesus (as)

And she who guarded her chastity, so We breathed into her of Our Spirit and made her and her son a sign to (all people of)all realms. (21:91)(Fadel Suleiman)

I specially chose this translation  of this verse because many of the other translations states of „Our Spirit“ as Angel Gabriel.
Interpretation of „Ruh“ (Soul)
Now, to the issue.
The interpretation of the first verse (Adam (as)) I get from here:
If Allah blew part of his soul into Adam.Does that mean that Adam is part of Allah?

This soul is not among Allah's attributes, but it is the created soul inside the humans. Among those who held this position you may find imam Ahamd ibn Hanbal, As-Sama'ni. Abu Ya'ala, an-Nawawi, al-Bagahwi, ibn Taymiyyah, ibn al-Qayyim, abu Hayyan, ibn Hajjar and ibn 'Othaymeen.

As for Dr. Ziyad ibn Hamad al-'Amir he comes to the conclusion that the 2nd view is the closes to truth and most correct one in this article on alukah.net (in Arabic).

I especially chose the favoring interpretation. There were two others.
As for the second verse (Jesus (as)), the most translations directly interpret this word as Angel Gabriel, alongside with Tafsir-scholars.
https://quranx.com/Tafsirs/21.91
So of what I am able to see at the moment there are two interpretation regarding a similar case. I don’t have access to a lot of the other early scholars. Or I am overlooking something.
The Question
With regard the similarity of Adams and Jesus (as) creation and the similar wording in the verses, how then are there different definitions of the word „Our/My Ruh“? Are there scholars, who are referring to both „Ruh“ in the same way?
Because the interpretation of Adams (as) created soul would also fit into the case of Jesus‘ created soul.


texts: If someone is caught stealing food but another person pays for it, is there still a punishment?

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Suppose a person in hunger and poverty steals food in a Muslim nation to feed themselves and their family, and such person is caught by the shopkeeper, but before being taken to the prison (or before the hands are cut), another person decides to pay the shopkeeper for what was stolen.

Would this person still be under any punishment or are they already free?


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I know that music today has its limits. But I am wondering if video game music is allowed.
Most game music overall dosn't have any singing but the beats come from instruments.


texts: Is celebrations of Eid-E-Miladun-Nabi Allowed in Islam?

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Many people of different countries celebrate Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi in remembrance of our prophet Muhammad (SW.). They maintain some traditions like, distributing sweets to the neighbor; pray to Allah for our prophet (SW.); cry for Allah's mercy.

All those are good deeds for sure. But I heard doing something by thinking of it as an islamic-tradition which is not part of Islam is Bidah/Bid'at?

So, could Eid-E-Miladun-Nabi could turn to Bid'at?


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Marmite is made from leftover brewers yeast, it is popular in South Africa, Australia, etc.

  Marmite is made from yeast extract, a by-product of beer brewing. (Wikipedia)

So would it be considered halal, or is it haram?


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I live in China, where we have lots of Hui Muslims.  The level of devoutness among this group of Muslims varies considerably, with many who are not all that up tight about following (or are even aware of) the prohibition on alcohol (see: Qur'an 2:219; 4:43; 5:90）.  F. Yang and J. B. Tamney, Confucianism and Spiritual Traditions in Modern China and Beyond, 2012, p. 208, writes:

  One of the most significant customs of the Chinese Muslims, including the Hui and other groups, is the taboo against eating pork.  In the Koran, drinking alcohol is consdered a more serious sin than eating pork, yet many Chinese Muslims drink alcohol while remaining very sensitive about pork.

Thus, it's possible I might end up in a situation in which a Muslim friend drinks alcohol in my presence.

Question: If a Muslim friend started drinking alcohol in front of me, how can I appropriately react?

I wouldn't know how to react appropriately in this situation.

I could condemn their actions, but this seems like an overreaction as it's not my decision to make.  And it's hardly like I condemn non-Muslims for drinking alcohol.
I could ignore it totally, but this seems improper also.


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From this website:

  In the Hanafi Madhab, when the word Makruh or Karaha is mentioned unrestrictedly (mutlaqan), it usually refers to Makruh Tahriman. This is a general principle for which there are exceptions.

They mention the whole post was primarily based on Fath bab al-Inayah.

I'm wondering whether or not this is stated in this book.

Question: Is the statement where Makruh is mentioned unrestrictedly means Makruh Tahriman found in Fath Bab Al-Inayah?

Note: I know I provide a reference to the book but I'm not fluent in Arabic so I do not know what it means and could not find an English copy.


texts: If my husband takes me back, should I refund the money he gave me for the divorce?

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My husband divorced me about 2 months ago. We have been discussing and he expressed the wish of taking me back. During our divorce we agreed with the sheikh of our local community that he will pay me a certain amount for the divorce. And he did: He paid it all at once, a week after the divorce.

This money he paid was supposed to cover my expenses during the iddah as I was no longer living in his house and I have loans etc.

I have already had 2 menstrual periods and the last one will come in about 3 weeks. If he decided to take me back, should I return the money to him? If yes, how the amount should be calculated?


texts: My mom and dad are deceased, now, i wonder if my mom and dad will enter paradise, they grew up in a catholic religions, they have never know or hear about Muslim religion, but both of my parents are kind and very religious people. Will they be excused by Allah?


texts: Haraam or Halal? - Coke and Pepsi contain 0.001% Alcohol

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According to Daily Mail:

  "Coca-Cola and Pepsi contain minute traces of alcohol, scientific
  research published in France has revealed."

  "They suggest that the alcohol levels are as low as 10mg in every
  litre, and this works out at around 0.001 per cent alcohol."

If it indeed contain 0.001 per cent alcohol - would that still count as Haraam?


texts: Does unwillingly saying "talaaq" three times count as divorce?

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One of my friend's family forced him to say talaaq to his wife and unwillingly he said three talaaq at a time, but he never wanted to leave his wife as he loves her true heartedly.

Can this be considered as divorced as he said it unwillingly with force and threat?

Please advise as per Quraan.


texts: Shia view about three righteous caliphs (Other than Ali R.A.)

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There is a Sahih Hadith stating the names of ten (10) people who the Prophet (SA) stated that they will be in Paradise. These names include the names of four righteous caliphs, Abu Bakar RA, Umer RA, Uthman RA and Ali RA among others. Please see this question for details about the Hadith I am talking about...

Now, from the questions on this website, I have got the impression that Shias believe that Abu Bakar RA and Umer RA did many wrong things against Ahl ul Bayt.

So, my question is:

Do Shia believe that these three righteous caliphs will end up in Paradise?
Do they believe that this Hadith is not correct? If they do believe this, what are the reasons behind this belief?
Do they believe that Prophet (S.A.)'s judgement was wrong?

Or is there a 4th dimension to this that I am missing?


texts: Can a woman cut a man's hair (and vice versa)?

texts: The haircut shops near me have mostly women cutting the hair. Can I let a female cut my hair?


texts: Is it true that Allah forgives all sins except those who expose them?

texts: I’ve read a lot on the internet that Allah forgives all sins except those who expose them. Is this 100% true?


texts: Was Hazrat Ali (RA) born inside the kabba with the walls cracked?

texts: I heard that Imam Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) was born inside the Ka'bah, that is the walls cracked and he was delivered inside the kaabah.  My question is what is the validity of this story according to the Shia?  Did the events in this story actually happen? I am looking for clear cut evidences of the veracity of this story and the events in it according to the Shia view.


texts: Did God dialogues with humans according to the quran?

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Im a Christian, but I gain interest in the Quran thanks to God, for me it's the Last Testament and Most Holy Book that I have the opportunity to read.

God does not dialogue with humans. (You answer, He replies)
Is this assumption correct according to the Quran?

I think that I've heard something about that assumption, I want to know if is correct preferably in an Arabic Quranic intrepretation.


texts: I want to start with this, but I don't want to blame him, I was provoked to shave my "uni brow" by my older brother as he teased me about at, so I did. I did not know it was haram at the time, and now realise it is a major sin. I hate my eye brows now but I also hate how I performed a major sin, how can I get forgiveness. Praying? What duah do I say? Thank you for your time.


texts: In Salat what mispronunciations are acceptable?

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In salat (prayer) I like to read it out loud sometimes but I whisper it. When I am supposed to say:

"sub hana rabb ial 'ala"

It comes out like:

"sup hana rapial 'ala"

Even though it's not what I mean. This is how it comes out when I whisper it. Does this change the meaning of the word and invalidate my prayer? Please let me know.


texts: If a person breaks his or her fast by having intercourse while fasting, then what really is the compensation?

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According to Sahih Al-Bukhari 1936, the compensation for breaking the fast by having intercourse is to manumit a slave. If a person is not able to do so, then he or she must fast for two consecutive months. If a person is not able to fast for two consecutive months, then he or she must feed sixty poor people. If he or she is not able to feed sixty poor people, then he or she may give a basket full of dates in charity.
From the Bukhari's Sahih, it becomes obvious that these steps must be followed if a person breaks his or her fast by having sexual intercourse while fasting. However, it seems that there is a different command mentioned in Ibn Sa'ad Tabaqat Al-Kubra.
In Ibn Saad's Tabaqat Al-Kubra, volume # 2, page no. 275, it is stated:-

عن سعيد بن المسيب قال: خرج عمر بن الخطاب على أصحابه يوما فقال: أفتوني في شيء صنعته اليوم! فقالوا: ما هو يا أمير المؤمنين؟
قال: مرت بي جارية لي فأعجبتني فوقعت عليها وأنا صائم! قال: فعظم عليه القوم وعلي ساكت. فقال: ما تقول يا ابن أبي طالب؟ فقال: جئت حلالا ويوما مكان يوم! فقال: أنت خيرهم فتوى
Saeed bin Al-Musayyib narrated:
One day Umar bin Khattab paid a visit to his companions and told them
that he has done something and he wanted a Islamic ruling about that
particular matter. So they asked him, "O leader of the believers! What
is the matter?" He replied, "Today a slave girl was passing by me, and
I found her attractive, so I had intercourse with her even though I
was fasting at that time." The companions disliked what he did. Ali
(Radhi'allahu'anhu) remained silent, so Umar asked him if he has
something to say about it. Ali (Radhi'allahu'anhu) replied, "You
have done a halal act, so you can fast for equal number of days (i.e.
compensate by fasting for equal number of days on which the fasts were
broken). Umar said, "Your verdict is the best one."
—  Ibn Saad's Tabaqat Al-Kubra and Sunan al-Daraqutni

Please note that I found this narration in Urdu language and I have translated it, so I am not sure if this particular narration is accurately translated or not.
So what exactly is the compensation for breaking a fast by having intercourse intentionally? Is there any contradiction here? If no, then what is the correct explanation for the Hadith mentioned in Ibn Saad's Tabaqat Al-Kubra??


texts: How is the Holy Trinity and John 5:7 of the Bible interpreted in Islam?

texts: John 5:7 King James Version (KJV) of the Gospels state "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one". My question is does this scripture validate the concept of trinity?  How is his scripture interpreted in Islam?


texts: What constitutes infallibility of Quran?

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Muslims regard the Quran as infallible and containing in itself evidence of its own veracity (correct me if wrong).  I have read many claims that attribute that status to a lack of contradictions of accounts that are conveyed within the book.  However, I do not understand why an absence of contradictions within a book should designate it as divine.  I find that it would be rather easy for a human to write a book of such closely crafted content whereby no two ideas or positions presented would be conflicting one another.

In that case, what is it exactly that constitutes the revered infallibility of the Quran?


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Is hurting an animal for self defense allowed in Islam?

Our local government has failed to control dog population in our city with over a 100,000 dogs roaming around a lot of them being rabid, often bite people, is it allowed in this situation to stone the dog for self defence.


texts: Istikharah approach to pick right option from the three options

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Folks,
I have three choices & I need to pick one for a professional life.
So how do I utilize Istikharah to pick the best one & move forward? & at the same give sincere devotion after picking the right one & not giving thoughts in other two fields.


texts: What are the conditions required for marrying more than one woman in Islam?

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What are the conditions which are needed to be fulfilled before marrying a second, third or fourth woman?

Edit

Apart from the above part the thing I am actually looking is something that says that the current wife / wives permission is needed to be taken for the next marriage.


texts: If a person did 3 rounds and he redo the wudu then he should started it again its tawaf with zero?or he can start with 4th round considering the previous ones too.


texts: Can I buy and play a video game that has haram elements in it but can be easily avoid?

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Assalamu'alaikum. I want to buy and play a life simulation game called The Sims 4.
The game lets you control the character's life (their basic needs, career, relationships, etc).
It has two modes, the first mode is creating a character and playing that character. The second mode is build mode where you build the house.
The character life mode has kissing, uncovered awrah and a lot more haram stuff in it for me to list. Basically it resembles the western culture.
Build mode is just building houses, design interiors, placing the furniture, decorating the garden and other things. No characters.
I choose this game because I see no house building games better like this one.
I only want to play the game just to build houses and design interiors.
I can even learn some interior architecture stuff and see the real picture of what the house looks like rather than sketching it.
I avoid playing the animated characters and mute the music in the game.
Is this allowed? Is this permissable? Jazāk Allāhu Khayran.


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I wondered that if your clothes smelled really bad and you would pray a salat would it make your salat invalid?

Please give a detailed answer with supporting evidence.

Thank you.


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Recently, I heard that a hadith states that the day of judgement will never be appear before the arrival of Imam al-Mahdi.

Then, I started searching details about Imam al-Mahdi.

I gone through many documents in internet like this.

I also heard some strange things about Imam al-Mahdi from some Islamic scholars personally, like

Imam al-Mahdi had already born just a few years ago(ie, the day of judgement nears us)
Even Imam al-Mahdi does not know he is Imam al-Mahdi.
At the time of His Hajj, a sound from sky will appear which sounds that he is Imam al-Mahdi.(This will happen within a two or three years,Insha Allah)
Muslims all over the world(Sunnis,Shias,and all other muslims) will come under his Khalifath.
Then only Dhajjal will come.

Can anyone explain detail about Imam al-Mahdi and also about the above informations.


texts: Is Converting to Islam obligatory for Non Muslims?

texts: The Jewish religion does not make it compulsory to convert to their religion , According to them the Muslims can goto heaven without converting to their faith , Hence, does Islam make it obligatory for non Muslims to convert to Islam?


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I would like to ask, is Islam really a religion of peace?

My question arises because, why in some of your Quranic verses does Allah encourage you to kill specially those who do not believe in Islam?

Quran (2:191-193)

And Fight for the cause of Allah? Quran (2:244)

And your God will kill those who do not accept this religion. Quran (3:56)

I am a Catholic so to speak, and I made this question as a part of my research paper. Since I do not know any Muslim, I thought of asking it here. I ask for your wisdom, that is all.


texts: Can I marry my mother's cousin brother is it acceptable in islam

texts: As I am willing to marry my mother's cousin brother is it acceptable  in islam


texts: How should I make up my fasts that I missed for no excuses?

texts: I used to fast for around 2 weeks only till my high school..I was much unconcerned and immature (still immature).. Now I want to make up these fasts. How should I make up these fasts I missed which are not just a few and not countable?


texts: What is the consideration in marriage in Islam?

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This is a followup question to another popular question here: Does Islam support pedophilia or child marriages?

A lot of the answers say, age is not a consideration in marriage, since the time of consummation (which is when puberty starts) is separate from marriage and can be years apart.

The example given in the example in previous question was, Muhammad married Ayesha when she was 6, but they did not consummate the marriage until she was 9, which, presumably is when she began puberty.  (Let's forget the argument as to whether a pre-pubescence child can consent to marriage).

So what are the qualities people look at in marriage?  Just family unions and relations and religious ties?  Or is love in the equation, and what kind of love?


texts: Is it a sin to hide a halal marriage, denying it in public?

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I have been secretly married to a man for a year now. We cannot disclose our marriage because the parents of my husband would not approve of it.

Is it a sin to hide the nikkah and deny it in public yet live like husband and wife in private?

Isn't it sinful to keep the nikkah secret since construct of family is not possible with a discreet nikkah?


texts: If a Mufti has got knowledge of a crime must he report it to the authorities?

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Many people consult scholars for asking questions, sometimes they even reveal their own misdeeds to these scholars in order to get a fatwa or solution to get back on the right path.

My question is if a questioner revealed a crime zina, killing, robbery etc. must the mufti report this questioner to the authorities? Or can he conceal this information? What is the correct ruling on this (For example.: in what cases is it allowed to conceal and when reporting is obligatory)?


texts: Is there a contradiction between the quran chapter 34 :44 and 14:37

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Sahih International: And We had not given them any scriptures which they could study, and We had not sent to them before you, [O Muḥammad], any warner. Chapter 34:44
Sahih International: And those before them denied, and they [i.e., the people of Makkah] have not attained a tenth of what We had given them. But they [i.e., the former peoples] denied My messengers, so how [terrible] was My reproach. 34:45
Another translation
Mohsin Khan: And We had not given them Scriptures which they could study, nor sent to them before you (O Muhammad SAW) any warner (Messenger).
Mohsin Khan: And those before them belied; these have not received one tenth (1/10th) of what We had granted to those (of old), yet they belied My Messengers, then how (terrible) was My denial (punishment)!
The story of Prophet Ismail
Mohsin Khan:O Our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley with no cultivation, by Your Sacred House (the Kaba at Makkah); in order, O our Lord, that they may offer prayers perfectly (Salah) so fill some hearts among men with love towards them, and O Allah provide them with fruits so that they may give thanks. O our Lord! Certainly, You know what we conceal and what we reveal. Nothing on the earth or in the heavens is hidden from Allah." (Surah Ibrahim 14:37-38)
Another translation
Sahih International: Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful.
Is there any contradiction between these two verses.
Please tell where prophet Ismail(PBUH) was send.


texts: Are there rulings, apart from alcohol consumption, whose chronology may be found in the Qur'an?

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In the Qur'an we find the chronology of the ruling on alcohol see for example in my answer on Was alcohol permitted long ago, before Mohammad was born?: Alcohol allowed, alcohol declared as bad, consummation of alcohol was not allowed if one wants to pray and finally alcohol was prohibited totally.

And we learn that many verses have been abrogated:
Which Qur'an verses are obsolete? and replaced.

My question is are there any other rulings on which the Qur'an still shows a chronology of the rulings except for those on alcohol and its consummation?
To give the question more focus I'd add that there's even a change of the possible punishment or permissibility (haram becomes halal or otherwise).

If so examples with quotations of the relevant verses would be welcome!


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I just wanted to know if a women wishes to work as an officer or in some governmental office etc.,by maintaining her hijab and conduct then is she allowed .because may Allah forgive me but being an educated women, who have learnt to be independent and thinks that she to can contribute to society and her family is it fair that we need to still depend on the permission of men to work......  The work which we do can be beneficial to women even if it's not just teaching or nursing ....

So please help me by sharing your views. I think when women are allowed to work then they should also be allowed to work in fields where she wishes and there are many places like politics, administration and even sports for that matter... and when Allah(swt) meant stay in your houses it was compared to the then condition of women .....and also they were many women during the prophet's(pbuh)who used to help him bring food and water during wars.


texts: According to Islam, is God (Allah) omniscient?

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omniscient
ADJECTIVE
Knowing everything - (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/omniscient)

Do the core teachings of Islam, (e.g. those found in the Quran), say that God (Allah) is omniscient?
To clarify, I am looking for evidence of Allah's omniscience from Islam's core teachings.

This is somewhat related to another question of mine, although the two can not be equated: According to Islam, why was I born?


texts: Is every physical contact between a male and a female forbidden?

texts: Is there any situation in which physical contact between unmarried males and females is allowed? For example, handshakes, medical examinations or dangerous situations. I am of course talking about non-family members.


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There are plenty questions with the already drawn conclusion that traveling alone for a woman is forbidden (haram).

Is travelling to persue a career haram for a female Muslim?
The person asking already has drawn the conclusion that it is forbidden, saying "i know it is haram".
Are women converts an exception to the rule of travelling alone? This question is asking about an exception of the conclusion that a woman can't travel alone.
Can a Muslim woman study abroad without a mahram? In my opinion, studying abroad and traveling alone is not focusing on the exact and direct question.
Why are women not allowed to go out alone even in today's society? The question is clearly focusing on WHY it is not allowed.

I have yet not found a direct question asking if a woman can travel alone or not, therefore I am posting this question.

Can a woman travel alone?
I would like to hear both the yes and no opinions, both from shia and a sunni point of view.
Please provide references.


texts: Marriage between different sects in Islam

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Background

My partner belongs to a Sunni family and i belong to a Shia one.
My partner and i know each other from a long time, and we understand
and respect each other's point of view.
I however, do not follow shia practices like majlis/matam, nazr niyaz
etc and do not personally believe in them. To be honest, I do not believe in any sect particular, being neutral on this matter.
We both are doing the basics: namaz, roza and zakaat, believe that Allah is one and Muhammad PBUH is his prophet.
My parents and family have no objection to this marriage. In fact
are extremely happy that my lady is religious and a muslim.
Also I do not live my parents and have confirmed with them that they
will not force my partner to follow Shia practices, in case they decide to move in with us.(Plus I know their nature too :) )

Issues

Recently our marriage talks have come into some trouble and would like to request some clarification on the same:

The lady's father(a very nice and pious man), is against this marriage and believes that Shias are not muslims. Is this correct ? If not can you give us credible references so that we could put these forward to him?
My lady has no issues with my background nor do I have issues with her remaining a Sunni and our children being Sunni. Having lived with Sunnis my entire adult life, have no issues with the Sunni school of thought. Can there be an Islam approved contract that I can write this on, so that my in-laws would trust me with this ?
My lady is very tensed and her career and health is suffering adversely because of this. Also the issue has caused a rift within my lady's family and we feel guilty about the same. How can we convince them that this would be a legal Muslim marriage? Any credible references would be welcome.
I am even willing to be a Sunni, if that technicality solves the issue, however the objection from my in-laws' family is that if I can leave Shia sect, I could leave my lady too. But i am not willing to leave Islam and leaving Shia sect (that i don't practice fully, as stated earlier). However we strongly feel that as long as we remain in Islam things should be valid. Could me being a Sunni solve this issue?

In case you are a Sunni scholar or know someone who is one, can you please directly help us to reach you. It would be a huge help.
Thanks in advance.


texts: Should I take loan from the bank at 1% interest or be forced to pay 9% interest by failing to pay rent?

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Something happened and I lost my job, and I didn't have enough money to pay the flat rent.

Here in Sweden if your late in paying rent, what they do is they start to take interest on the rent until you pay it. I couldn't pay it and I'm still looking for job.

They take 9% interest. I'm thinking about taking a loan from a bank with a lower 1% interest and pay my rent with the loan. That way I will be forced to pay 1% instead of 9%.

I know that interest is forbidden in religion, but I'm forced to do it.

So, should I take loan from the bank or should I just leave it with a higher rate? Would I be doing an other sin by taking loan from the bank to pay my flat debt?


texts: Why ahadith say that perfume is forbidden for women to wear in public if it contradicts the Quran?

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These are the ahadith that forbid perfume on women:

1) It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'The perfume for men is that whose scent is apparent while its color is hidden, and the perfume for women is that whose color is apparent, while its scent is hidden.'" (An-Nasa'i)

2) It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'If a woman has perfumed herself with incense, let her not attend 'Isha' prayer.'" (An-Nasa'i)

3) It was narrated that Abu Hurairah met a woman who was wearing perfume and heading for the mosque. He said:
“O slavewoman of the Compeller, where are you headed?” She said: “To the mosque.” He said: “And have you put on perfume for that?” She said: “Yes.” He said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Any woman who puts on perfume then goes out to the mosque, no prayer will be accepted from her until she takes a bath.’” (Ibn Majah)

4) Narrated AbuHurayrah:
A woman met him and he found the odour of perfume in her. Her clothes were fluttering in the air. He said: O maid-servant of the Almighty, are you coming from the mosque? She replied: Yes. He said: For it did you use perfume? She replied: Yes. He said: I heard my beloved AbulQasim (ﷺ) say: The prayer of a woman who uses perfume for this mosque is not accepted until she returns and takes a bath like that of sexual defilement (perfectly).
Abu Dawud said: Al-i'sar means dust. (Abu Dawod)

5) Narrated Abu Musa:
that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Every eye commits adultery, and when the woman uses perfume and she passes by a gathering, then she is like this and that.'" Meaning an adulteress. (At-Trimidhi)

And a lot more.

I find that they all contradict this verse of the Quran:

"Say, 'Who has forbidden the wonderful things and good provisions that Allah has brought forth for His servants?" Say, 'They are meant for those who believe during this worldly life, and they will be exclusive for them on the Day of Resurrection.' It is such that We explain the Revelations for those who know." (7:32)

And also this one:

"Children of Adam, take your adornment / pleasantness to every Mosque." (7:31)

I don't understand why scholars accept such ahadith if they clearly contradict the Quran (and logic).


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I was wondering what the language of Adam was? (What was the language that he used to speak with?)

I searched to some extent (in the internet), I found two related Farsi (Persian) sites which I deem them as valid sites, but there seems to be several  probable issues about the accurate answer, including:

1: It is remarked that Allah taught Adam all languages.

2: It is said that old Syriac language, namely the mother of Sami and Arabic was his language.

3: It can be feasible that he was talking in Arabic, since the language of Paradise seems to be Arabic.

4: Adam was talked in Arabic, but his language changed into Syriac after committing the sin and coming to the earth.

http://www.pasokhgoo.ir/node/82475
http://www.yjc.ir/fa/news/5080963

I wonder which answer/theory can be more accurate?


texts: Will Hazrat Isa A.S come with his miraculous powers again?

texts: This question has been bothering me since a year. I have a lot of knowledge about Islam but what I doubt is about that Will Hazrat Isa (A.S) come back with all his power like Resurrecting someone by the permission of Allah or making a blind see etc. I know that He will have the power to kill the disbelievers and dajjal with his breath or with his vision as far as He can see. Answer with reference will be appreciated.


texts: Naila is a right or wrong name for a girl

texts: Is Naila a permissible name for a girl?  Or is it impermissible to name a girl Naila?


texts: What are the limits of verbally forbidding evil according to the sunnah/quran?

texts:
I recently came across a video which explains with certain references that a muslim should forbid the people near him regarding sins.
This is very confusing to me as "don't judge me, my religion is between me and Allah" people are common and I don't want to be an extremist in the eyes of Allah, but I don't want to sin also by keeping quiet.

I can at least understand that this issue of giving advice is not black and white. But we still have muslims "advicing" every non hijabi sister or we have muslims not caring at all about their brother/sister.

How did the prophet deal with those who sinned around him?
Did the prophet set any limitations on how muslims should advice/forbid evil in a one to one conversation?If yes, what?


texts:
I've found one article on this subject on islamicity.
This article states many things, that I could list one by one on here.
However, it would be easier for all reading this in the future, if someone just gives us a description with islamic sources on who this man was in relation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Note: I found no mention of this Jewish Rabbi at all on stack-exchange.


texts: why did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say that he will burn the houses down of people that dont perform congregational prayers?

texts:
From: Sahih Bukhari
Chapter No. 43, Quarrels
Hadith No: 609
Narrated/Authority of Abu Huraira
The Prophet (SAW) said, "No doubt, I intended to order somebody to pronounce the Iqama of the (compulsory congregational) prayer and then I would go to the houses of those who do not attend the prayer and burn their houses over them."
Is there any context to this Hadith? Why did Rasulullah (SAW) say this?


texts: Can you end the prayer before the Imam? ( Hanafi )

texts: According to the Hanafi madhab, can you end the prayer before the Imam (ie before the imam does the tasleem)? I read this weird claim today and would like to verify it.


texts: Eating garlic before visiting the masjid - ambiguous hadith

texts:
Narrated 'Ata' (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
I heard Jabir bin 'Abdullah saying, "The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi WaSallam) said, 'Whoever eats (from) this plant (he meant garlic) should keep away from our masjid." I said, "What does he mean by that?" He replied, "I think he means only raw garlic."
Bukhari Vol. 1 : No. 813

Is there further explanation of this hadith, does cooked garlic count, sweet garlic etc.? Also if I  did go to the masjid after eating some, would that be consider Haram, mukroooh...?


texts: Why are Muslims allowed to marry up to four women?

texts: Why does Islam allow a man to marry up to four women, while women are allowed to marry only one man? What are the reasons behind this?


texts: Can an employee receive commission for buying products from a company?

texts: My husband works in a company where he has to purchase products for the company. Vendor gives commission on every product they purchase. Like if the product is 850$ then they will make a receipt of 950$. 100$ is purchaser commission. They do so to make their clients permanently. Is this commission is halal or haram?


texts: Which Dua is know as Mustadafeen/Mustazafeen?

texts:
I've looked around to try to find some posts on this but none that address my specific question (that I could find). I want to know which Dua is known as Mustadafeen or Mustazafeen according to Hadith or Quran.

Jazak Allah


texts:
I am performing iddah after getting divorce from my husband,
still one month is left to complete. Due to some urgent problem I needed a man's help and to solve my issue he demanded  me to do zina. I did zina with him unwillingly.

I know its a sin and I continuously ask for forgiveness, but please tell me does it make any difference to iddah? Did it spoil my iddah?


texts: Saying hurtful things in your mind in moments of anger

texts: Is it a sin to think or say hurtful and mean things about someone in your head when you're angry, but you keep silent and do not utter those hurtful or mean things to anyone and you restrain your anger? Will Allah punish us for our thoughts? Sometimes I get angry and have to express my anger in my head, but I do not say the hurtful things that that I say in my head to anyone and I always feel remorseful for saying those things in my head after I am not angry anymore.


texts: What to do if the husband wants oral sex but the wife thinks it's haraam?

texts: What is the ruling if the husband wants oral sex and believes it is not haraam, but the wife thinks it is disgusting and/or haraam. Does the husband have to just be patient and go without it, or marry another wife? Being patient may lead him to sin.


texts: Will Allah reward a person for just gaining Islamic knowledge?

texts:
Suppose a person studying how to give dawah to non-Muslims. but he couldn't give dawah to much non muslims. compare to how much he had learn. or he died after learning.
So if a person gained many Islamic knowledge but couldn't implement that knowledge much because of various things.
Will Allah reward him for gaining those knowledge and for his efforts?


texts: How does triple talaq work in conjunction with court?

texts:
I have heard that in Islam three divorce are given with the interval of a month. And of divorce in iddah if they change their mind they can get together.

And girl get notice through court how does she know that she get three divorce or not?
If Islam give us right to give divorce in interval of a month then how is possible through court?

Please explain through Quran.


texts:
Let's say someone was forced into making an oath on the Quran to vote for the incumbent government upon becoming a citizen of that country. The person could not become a citizen without making this oath, so they're coerced into doing so. However, the person might not think that it's fair to vote for the government and the oath itself is legally dishonest.

So, what kind of sin would happen to a person who keeps to that oath? Is it fine for them to break it or must they keep it?


texts: Is it haram to work for a company whose major shareholders are banks?

texts: The company itself is a tech company and public. I found out that their largest shareholders are all banks. I am a software developer and consider the company to apply for this position. Is it haram to work for such a company?


texts: Is it permissible to make a Quranic Dua in prostration?

texts:
Can I make duas from the Qur'an in sujood or does it come under the ruling of this hadith
Hadith:

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عِيسَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا الْمُقَدَّمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ - عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أُسَامَةُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - يَعْنُونَ ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدٌ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَمْرٍو ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، كُلُّ هَؤُلاَءِ عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حُنَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، - إِلاَّ الضَّحَّاكَ وَابْنَ عَجْلاَنَ فَإِنَّهُمَا زَادَا عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كُلُّهُمْ قَالُوا نَهَانِي عَنْ قِرَاءَةِ الْقُرْآنِ وَأَنَا رَاكِعٌ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِي رِوَايَتِهِمُ النَّهْىَ عَنْهَا فِي السُّجُودِ كَمَا ذَكَرَ الزُّهْرِيُّ وَزَيْدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ وَالْوَلِيدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ وَدَاوُدُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ .
This hadith has been narrated by some other narrators, Ibn 'Abbas and others, and they all reported that 'Ali said:
The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) forbade me to recite the Qur'an while I am in a state of bowing, and in their narration there is a no mention of forbiddance from that (recital) in the state of prostration as it has been transmitted by Zuhri, Zaid b. Aslam, al-Wahid b. Kathir, and Dawud b. Qais.
Sahih Muslim 480 e
In-book : Book 4, Hadith 242
USC-MSA web (English) : Book 4, Hadith 976  (deprecated)
Sahih Muslim


texts: Is there a Quran verse or hadith that explains the wisdom behind Allah guiding who he wants?

texts: In multiple verses Allah declares that He guides whomever He wants. Not that Allah needs to explain Himself; is there a verse in Quran or hadith that clearly explains the wisdom behind this? (For example, it could be that the unguided human is unguided due to his previous actions, etc.)


texts:
I have a huge problem of masturbation.  My sexual desires are too strong, and  I have been masturbating since around 2009.  Since I often masturbate at night, I have to take Ghusul before prayer.  I sleep and cannot wakeup for fajir because I'm not clean and I am too lazy to take a bath.

Is there any way I can masturbate in a clean way?

Like in the bathroom and I clean my penis and don't get contact with sperm, for example.  I clean my penis well, and make sure that sperms doesn't come in contact with my body or clothes.


texts: Does the reward of goat qurbani(uḍḥiyyah ) in Eid al-Adha goes to deeds of a deceased

texts:
Does the reward  of  goat qurbani(uḍḥiyyah) in Eid al-Adha goes to deeds of a deceased. My little brother(20 years old) has died recently I wanted to do goat qurbani(uḍḥiyyah ) in Eid al-Adha. Will this reward goes to my innocent brother.
Please reply me.
Thanks in advance.


texts: I'm a tennis player and I have to go out in several countries and play tennis, there are women with revealing clothes can I see them without lusty eyes of course because of my work you know some times the umpire is female and in hotel the receptionist is also female and etc but I heard the hadith that who ever see a non mahram on the day of qiyamat a rod of iron with lava put in ones eyes so is this mean that I can't talk any women  even if it's because of my work and what is the ruling on touching or handshake without any lust you know in several countries girls are open minded  and if someone win a match he need to shake hand with female umpire and sometime i need to practice with women, after practice we need to shake hand,  so what's the ruling on this am I doing a sin and can I watch women's matches but they wear mini skirts while playing I'm not watching them I'm just watching the match without any evil thoughts.


texts: Is it permissible to like gay people? To be friends with them? To perhaps think they are . . . cute?

texts:
I am really ashamed asking this, but as a girl growing up boy-girl relationships have always been a no-no. I don't even talk much to guys, unless necessary. Upon encountering romance - TV, movies, books, - I always rolled my eyes because I hated romance, seemed too stupid, dumb to me.

Then I read a book where two guys feel you know in love and I thought it was the first time I did not want to continue to see what happened - I though the mm couple was cute. Now I always think they are cute? I am a girl so naturally I dislike lesbians and stuff, but ....ugh.

I wish I could be disgusted by them but I am addicted, not wholly, to gay books [Only YA stuff, not any uter haram erotic stuff, ew] . I've vowed never again to seek out a gay book but if I see two gay guys, I still think Awww. Please help!


texts:
I tripped and hurt someone by accident. He demanded loads of money or jail.
In this situation or in any general situation,when you get in trouble is it OK to tell a lie in Islam?
If you won't you and your family will be in trouble.


texts: Are we held accountable for our thoughts

texts: Assalamualaikum,  my question is are we held accountable for our intenational thought,  if we don't believe in that not speak about that or not acted up on that .


texts: excessive Ejaculation of precum and totally sperm like substance

texts: I am 24 year old single, facing excessive precum which is very irritating. Sometimes I just come back while on the way to offer prayer.Can you please suggest any medicine.


texts: How much of Surah Al-Baqarah need to be recited for protection of the household?

texts:
I came across this hadith before:

  Abu Hurayrah reports that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) said: “Do not make your houses like graves, for the Shaytan runs away from a house in which Surat al-Baqarah is recited” (narrated by Muslim, 780).

Does this imply that all or Surah Baqarah needs to be recited, a set amount or a specific ayat from it?


texts:
I was wondering what the language of the people is in the paradise (Jannah)? Is that a new language or it is one of the current world languages? As another related question, and actually on the other hand, I wander what the language of the hell (Jahanam) is and "Is it the same, as the language of the Jannah?

Note: The authentic hadiths (traditions) would be appreciated (as well as the holy Qur'an verses).


texts: How is investing different from gambling?

texts:
How is investment a different thing to do than gambling (which is haram)?

Both can...

make you profit
or cause loss
depend on skill and chance.
be very risky and very likely to be profitable.
be very addicted or planned out/researched act.
be done for fun or serious needs.
be instantaneous transaction.
be not physical (virtual goods).


texts: Thought today was Eid and had no intent to fast - what now

texts:
Selam alleykum everyone,

I have a very stupid one:
As many of you I have been working from home and kind of lost my feeling of time. Elhamdullilah I was able to fast every day — except for today. I was sure, that today would be eid and did not fast today. Only when I called my mother to tell her that I was on my way I realized my mistake.
So what do I do now? I cannot just pretend I did not have my breakfast and continue until dawn - I clearly had no intend to fast today. Consider this:

  "There is no fast for the one who does not intend to fast before dawn."

  Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2338

So do I really need to fast 60 days in retribution as payment for my stupidity? This seems like a rare case so I do not even know where to begin my research :(
Thank you all for your time


texts: Is this Seal of Prophethood hadith authentic?

texts:
Is this hadith authentic:

  Shama'il Muhammadiyah » Seal Of Nubuwwah (Prophethood) Of Rasoolullah

  'Ilbaa bin Ahmar Al-yashkari says that the Sahaabi, Abu Zayd 'Amr bin Akhtab Al-Ansaari Radhiallahu Anhu said to me:
  "Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) once asked me to massage his waist. When I began massaging the back, accidentally (by chance) my fingers touched the Seal of Prophethood. 'Ilbaa (Radhiallahu anhu) says: 'I asked Amr (Radhiallahu anhu), what is the Seal of Prophethood?' He replied: 'It was a collection of few hair'".  (sunnah.com)


texts: What should I do when my husband keeps on denying me in bed?

texts: It has been many months now, and my husband keeps on denying me in bed. I don't know why, he always says he is tired, and I end up crying alone because I feel rejected.  I swallowed my pride and ask for it, but he always refuses.  What should I do?


texts:
There are a large number of versions of the below-listed hadith relating to the coccyx/tailbone which are all attributed to Abu Hurairah.
Question: Are there narration chains for the coccyx/tailbone hadith that don't go through Abu Hurairah?
In a recent answer to How is it possible that the coccyx does not decay at all? What if the body was cremated?, the authenticity of this hadith was questioned.

List of ahadith at sunnah.com:

The Messenger of Allah said: 'The whole of the son of Adam will be consumed by the earth, except for the tailbone, from which he was created and from which he will be created anew.' -- Abu Hurairah, Sunan an-Nasa'i 2077 (sunnah.com)
Every son of Adam will be devoured by the earth with the exception of the tail-bone from which he was created and from which he will be reconstituted. -- Abu Hurairah, Sunan Abi Dawud 4743 (sunnah.com)
The earth would consume all of the son of Adam except his tailbone. From it he was created, and from it he will be recreated (on the Day of Resurrection). -- Abu Huraira, Sahih Muslim 2955 b (sunnah.com)
...Then Allah would cause the water to, descend from the sky and they (people) will sprout like vegetable. The only thing in a man which would not decay would be one bone (the tailbone) from which the whole frame would be reconstituted on the Day of Resurrection. -- Abu Huraira, Sahih Muslim 2955 a (sunnah.com)
...The Prophet added: 'Everything of the human body will perish except the last coccyx bone (end part of the spinal cord), and from that bone Allah will reconstruct the whole body. Then Allah will send down water from the sky and people will grow like green vegetables'." -- Abu Hurairah [Al- Bukhari and Muslim] (sunnah.com)
“There is no part of man that will not disintegrate, apart from a single bone at the base of the coccyx, from which he will be recreated on the Day of Resurrection.” -- Abu Hurairah, [Grade   : Sahih (Darussalam)] (sunnah.com)
... "Then (after this period) Allah will send water from the sky and then the dead bodies will grow like vegetation grows, There is nothing of the human body that does not decay except one bone; that is the little bone at the end of the coccyx of which the human body will be recreated on the Day of Resurrection." (See Hadith No. 338) -- Abu Huraira, Narrated Al-A'mash (sunnah.com)
The Prophet said, "Between the two blowing of the trumpet there will be forty." The people said, "O Abu Huraira! Forty days?" I refused to reply. They said, "Forty years?" I refused to reply and added: Everything of the human body will decay except the coccyx bone (of the tail) and from that bone Allah will reconstruct the whole body. -- Abu Huraira (sunnah.com)
Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu'z Zinad from al-Araj from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The earth eats all of the son of Adam except the coccyx. He was created from it, and on it he is built." (sunnah.com)
There is a bone in the human being which the earth would never consume and it is from this that new bodies would be reconstituted (on the Day of Resurrection). They said: Allah's Messenger, which bone is that? Thereupon he said: It is the spinal bone. -- Abu Huraira, Sahih Muslim 2955 c (sunnah.com)


texts:
As-Salamu alaikum, I ask what profession is dearest to Allah, may He be Exalted? I have been thinking about this for awhIile and the profession I came up with is medical professors, because those are going to make like 100 doctors and they will get their hasanat too. Or could it be an imam, muezzin, a fair judge, a fair trader or what?

Jazakum Allah khayran,


texts: I reverted back to Islam a few months ago, but I have waswas especially right before I start fasting. This makes it difficult for me to brush my teeth and have suhoor and everything in peace. I ask Allah to help me with this issue, is it a test from Allah? Is it a punishment, from shaitan, or just ocd? Please help


texts: I know that it is Sunna to pray 4 Rak'at before Salat Al Asr, however can we pray them after the Eqama or must they be after the Azan and before the Eqama?


texts:
What are the consequences of praying in the time of necessity for the Asr prayer?
What is the difference between whether someone has a valid reason or if one does not?


texts: If I feel a drop of urine come out when I’m performing ghusl, do I need to restart?

texts: If I feel a drop of urine come out when I'm performing ghusl janabat in the shower can I continue with my ghusl since I did not watch my lower area yet or did I have to restart?


texts:
I know someone who purposely ate pork on two or three occasions. He asked me whether he is still considered Muslim. I told him yes, and to ask for forgiveness. He was wondering does he have to retake his shahadah.

Does someone have to retake the shahada after deliberately eating pork?


texts:
After performing wudhu, which dua are you supposed to recite?  I have been researching this, and have found 2 slightly different variations.
Which variation is correct according to the sunni > hanafi belief system?
This one?

Or this one?

I am after the sunni > hanafi view.
I appoligize for my bad image editing skills, the texts were over multiple pages, and I removed the translations from under the text


texts: What is the Islamic rule about the creation of robots?

texts: Assalam Alaikum , nowadays my brother is undergoing for creation of robot of human shape(it's sure that nobody can create a human with all it features other than Allah). But somebody interpreted the robot manufacturing by just saying that "Allah doesn't like that ". What is the actual islamic rule regarding this? Can anybody explain with help of any proof? Thanks in advance


texts:
I am a non-muslim learning about islam and there are many things that I agree with for example, salah, wearing the hijab, eating halal food ect. I started to read salah, wear the headscarf and eating halal food because I feel that it is right and that I want to do it for Allah SWT because I know that He is watching me and I feel guilty not doing otherwise. I feel that I am starting to believe more and more in Islam everyday, however, I still have not said my Shahada because I do not feel completely ready to do so yet, but In Sha Allah someday I can take that next step.

Will I be rewarded for reading Salah or wearing hijab ect even though I believe that I am doing it for Allah SWT but I have not said my Shahada?


texts: Is it sin to listen to Quran recitation in the bathroom?

texts: Is it sin to listen to quran recitation on phone in bathroom and toilet? I know it is makrooh (disliked) but is it forbidden in Quran or Hadith? Can you show with evidence?


texts: What is the reason for being buried lying on your right side?

texts: I'm Catholic but am researching Islamic faith and found that you are buried lying on your right side facing Makkah. They second part was explained, but I couldn't find a reason for the first part. Any explanation is appreciated, thanks :)


texts: What is the Difference Between Prophets and Angels?

texts: I know that the obvious differences are that prophets are made of clay and angels are made of Nur (light) and that angels have no free will while prophets do and prophets can die by the hand of humans while angels cannot. but what other differences are there?


texts: How to properly clean carpet from Najasah?

texts:
I have a nephew younger than two-year-old and a grandfather older than seventy five. It sometimes happens that they can't hold their bladder and dirty the carpet. It is not easy to roll the carpet each time and send to carpet cleaner.

I can't wash the carpet as easy as my clothes because of its bulky body. Then how can I properly clean the carpet from the Najasah? Is wiping with a sponge using detergent enough to make it Tahir? What if some water drops from the sponge to the carpet when I am cleaning the carpet? Do I have to clean the carpet from unseen dirt(dried urine) ?


texts: Does cleaning or filling of teeth breaks fast?

texts:
All praises to be Allah SW.

My dentist advised me that I should clean my teeth with the dentist during Ramadan, and they are closed after iftar. So today I went to the dentist at 9:00 AM and he cleaned my teeth there were blood and drugs in my mouth during the cleaning, Should I continue the fasting for today or break it with foods or drink?


texts: About validity of a marriage due to swear by the name of Allah

texts:
Assalamu Alaikum,

A man likes a woman. one day they had a quarrel and due to anger, the man did a swear by the name of Allah, that he would not continue the relation anymore. After the man regrets for this, wants to withdraw the swear and wants to marry the woman. Now the question is, if the man marries the woman, will the marriage be valid in the view of Islam ?


texts: How is the mentioning or honoring of Ibrahim by later generations interpreted? (Shia or Sufi View)

texts:
I'm a bit curious about the interpretation of the mentioning/honoring of Ibrahim (), especially from the Shi'a and/or Sufi perspective (not excluding other interpretations, but I have no access/knowledge of sources of the named sects) in context of the verses:

The verse in surat a-Shu'ara where Ibrahim () asks Allah () to give or grant him a good reputation by later generations:

  And grant me a reputation of honor among later generations. (26:84)

and the verse from surat as-Saffat where Allah () has "answered" Ibrahim's supplication, saying:

  And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations: (37:108)


texts: Can I find the text with chain of narrations for the books of Hadith online and in English?

texts:
I want the complete text for the books of Hadith:

Sahih Bukhari
Sahih Muslim
Sunan Abu Dawood
Jami al-Tirmidhi
Sunan al-Sughra
Sunan ibn Majah

In English (and arabic). Does such a resource exist online? I looked at http://sunnah.com/bukhari/1 but it does not have the complete chain of narration. The same is true of http://www.usc.edu/org/cmje/religious-texts/hadith/bukhari/001-sbt.php

So if someone could please share an online resource, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!


texts: From when and which perspective did Imam and Mu'addhin of Masjid start to get paid?

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As far I know, in the age of Nabi (sm.), sahabi (ra.), tabeyin (rh.), tabe-tabeyin (rh.), there was no instance of paying Imam and Muajjin (Muadhin/Muezzin) of Masajid.

But now-a-days, we see, in almost every Masjid, there remains a paid Imam, a paid Muajjin, a paid Khadim and may be somebody else.

From when and which perspective Imam and Muajjin are started to get paid?


texts: What is the meaning of words "الْخَیْطُ الْأَبْیَضُ" and "الْخَیْطِ الْأَسْوَدِ" in surat 2:187?

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The holy Quran say:

  «...کُلُوا وَ اشْرَبُوا حَتَّى یَتَبَیَّنَ لَکُمُ الْخَیْطُ
  الْأَبْیَضُ مِنَ الْخَیْطِ الْأَسْوَدِ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ ثُمَّ أَتِمُّوا
  الصِّیَامَ إِلَى اللَّیْلِ...»

  ...And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct
  to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until
  the sunset....(Surat Al-Baqarah ,verse 187)

Now my question is What is the meaning of this 2 words in this statement:

white thread "الْخَیْطُ الْأَبْیَضُ" of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread "الْخَیْطِ الْأَسْوَدِ" [of night] ?


texts: The authenticity and true meaning of this hadith: Abu bakr (Ra)and Umar (Ra) are the Masters of the Adults of Paradise

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I hear this hadith a lot:

  قال رسول الله: عمر وابوبکر سیداکهول اهل الجنة

  Abu Bakr and Umar are the Masters of  The Adults of Paradise.

Is it fabricated or not? Because there are similar hadith which express that Hasan and Hussain are the Masters of the Youths of Paradise. Some scholars believe that the first hadith is fabricated because of a famous hadith Hasan and Hussain are the Masters of the Youths of Paradise.


texts: Is this statement correct?- all prophets are born prophets, but some chosen ones become messengers at a later time

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This question arises because I heard an allegation on group of muslims saying that the latter state Muhammad (peace be upon him) became a prophet at age of forty.

Further that statement in question is strengthened by hadith of seal of prophethood between shoulders.

  Muslim (2344) narrated that Jaabir ibn Samurah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “I saw the Seal by his shoulder, like a pigeon’s egg, resembling his body” i.e., its colour was like the rest of his body.


texts: Is it permissible to invest in indices like the dow jones and S&P 500?


texts: Is it haram to watch ecchi anime that only shows the top part of a woman breast but not the nipples or anything else?


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I've heard that the father is responsible for his children in-terms of clothing them, providing them with food, shelter (financially to put it simply), as in all the basics of life.

Assuming this is true (if it's not true, let me know and I will delete this question), does Islam specify how long the father is responsible for his son?

For example, if the son is 25 years old and the father is 45 years old, and both the father and son are working.  Is the father still responsible for providing his son with cloths, food, shelter etc?  I would assume no, but want to get the Islamic view on this.

So my question is this: Is the father responsible for his son financially until the father dies?  Or does this responsibility end when the son starts earning or when the son reaches a certain age?  Maybe when the son reaches adulthood?


texts: Before the creation of human species Allah created the Jurassic age isn't this fact and real?

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Before the creation of human species Allah created the Jurassic age of dinosaurs and the beasts isn't this a fact and real according to Islam after that came the human species and we are creatures of the same God called Allah.

My question is specific I don't want to go to humans were from monkeys topic my question is only about the Jurassic age of the dinosaurs and beasts not the theory of evolution I am talking about evidence on the  planet earth of Allah.


texts: Is it required to offer at least a Nafl Namaz between a Qaza and a Farz Namaaz?

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I had heard that farz namaaz can't be offered directly after praying a qaza namaaz and vice-versa (i.e. qaza namaaz can't be offered directly after praying a farz namaaz). Either there has to be a time gap or Should offer Sunnah or Nafl namaaz (as per the timing of current salat) between performing qaza and farz namaaz.

Can someone shed some light and provide some info based on sunnah and ah-hadith to substantiate the claim?

Example:
- Can we offer Isha' Qaza namaaz after Fajr Farz namaaz?
- Can we offer any qaza namaaz after Asr?


texts: Is there a hadith describing the importance of sleep?

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I am not getting enough sleep due to my praying timing. I finish night prayer at 11:00 pm, then go to sleep at 11:30 and used to wake up at 4:40 am, so I feel tired most of time.

Can anyone identify a hadith regarding this (sleep importance)?

I sleep late as I do all prayer fard, sunnah (mukkadah), ghair mukkadah, nafl, witr, tahajjud.  Can I leave nafl and ghair mukkadah for sleep will Allah hate me?


texts: Is it parent's obligation to pay for boy's marriage

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I am a 24 years old guy and have been working in Software Industry for the past 2 years.

I don't know what other details to put in this question! but, is it parent's obligation to pay for my marriage? What does Islam says?


texts: Are parents responsible if a child leaves Islam?

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Salam,
Are parents responsible if a child decides to leave Islam ? If parents did teach Islam, rules, to the child during childhood.


texts: Is converting to Islam easier than Judaism?

texts: My friend says converting to Islam is much easier than Judaism because they say conversion to Judaism is tough and some rabbis test your faith by rejecting you 3 or more times. This confuses me.


texts: What is the proper way of saying Takbir for Eid?

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I could see the takbir in all masjids, so I think it wouldn't be an innovation.

But, I would like to know,

What is the proper way of saying these Takbirs for Eid?
In my masjid, they are saying Takbir after every prayer for three to
four days after Eid. Is it correct?
Does the rules for saying Takbir is same for both Eids?
What should I do if I miss the Jamaath? Should I say Takbir alone?


texts: Assalamualaikum, I have a debt with a non-muslim, and the owner have gone missing or hard to reach because he live so far away from me, they are in another country as example. How can I pay my debt back? Should I make a sadakah/donation with their name?


texts: Reading Qu'ran even we do not understand Arabic during Ramadan?

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My mother and friends told me that I'm not allowed to read English in Qu'ran during Ramadan. They said Arabic is important to read only.

Should I read it even I do not understand?
Should I recite Qu'ran?
I'm deaf, I might be not good at speaking, so should I recite Qu'ran?
What should I do?


texts: How were khutbahs given before invention of microphone?

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How exactly did the Imam read the Qirat or deliver a Khutbah in the past before the invention of the microphone so as to make a group of 1000 - 2000 people hear him?

In some case the population would reach 10000 as was the case of hajj in the past.
How exactly was it it possible for such a huge population to pray behind one imam and still be able to hear his Qirat or his Khutbah?


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I recently bought a house and got Shariah loan (Mortgage). The only difference is that in the Shariah loan they don't use the word "interest". They say I am paying them "rent" at a fixed percentage which is same as today's interest rate.

Now how do I calculate Zakat on my wealth if I am still in debt? Because if I do so, my net-worth will be negative.


texts: Is it haram for women to use steel blades to shave hair?

texts: There is a concept among muslim women that they cannot use steel blades for removing hair, some might say it is haram. So even removing hair is painful e.g through waxing is it fine unless it is not steal.  Is it true if so any documentation of it?


texts: Asking Allah for forgiveness for certain acts committed out of ignorance or forgetfulness

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I am a new Muslim, and it is hard to sometimes remember what is permitted and what is not. I recently had relations with my wife and realized that some of what we did may (or may not) be permissible in Islam. How does a Muslim ask forgiveness? Is it free form prayer? Dua? Tajahud? How, when and why?

I want to be a good Muslim and need to know that I have not ruined my situation.

Thank you


texts: Is it commendable to break the fast after a precautionary few mintutes?

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Some people break their fast approximately one or two minutes after the precaution timetable. Is it a commendable act?

What about the injunction against hastening in breaking the fast?


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According to Imam al-Qurtubi, when he was commenting on surah Yusuf verse 109:

هذا رد على القائلين : لولا أنزل عليه ملك أي أرسلنا رجالا ليس فيهم امرأة ولا جني ولا ملك ; وهذا يرد ما يروى عن النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - أنه قال : إن في النساء أربع نبيات حواء وآسية وأم موسى ومريم
“This is the critique of those who are of the opinion ‘And they said: Why are the angels not sent to them?’ (Surah al-An’am:8) which means the ones sent to us are from among the men, not from among the women, jinn or angels. This contradicts with a narration from the Prophet PBUH, where he said: “Indeed from among the women are four prophets which are Eve, Asiah the mother of Moses and Mary.” (See al-Jami’ li Ahkam al-Qur’an, 9/179; bold emphasis mine)

Can someone determine the source i.e. Hadith book and authentication of this Hadith?


texts: Who is God? Do all Muslims agree on one definition?

texts: I’m not a Muslim.  But I’m curious as to what Muslims believe is the answer to this question.  Do all Muslims agree on one definition? What do you think? Who is God?