texts: Is it permissible to re-use the water that has been already used [by myself] for ablution?

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At times, I get this feeling that while making ablution / وضو it would be nice if I could collect in a container and use the ablution water a second time [for my ablution], specially seeing that water crisis is about to escalate in my country. Is this permissible?

Ajrukum Ind-Allah.


texts: Is it forbidden to go to see a doctor, trainer, etc., if that person commits shirk?

texts: If a doctor, trainer, etc., commits shirk, like an Hindu, is it forbidden to see them?


texts: Is listening to Brainwave Binaural forbidden?

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Is listening to Brainwave Binaural forbidden or is it okay? I do hear often these just to focus on studies, and I find these work for me.

But I'm worried if these are forbidden according to Islamic law, or not.


texts: Is crypto future trading halal or haram?

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I recently started exploring crypto and noticed that exchange like Binance.com offers future trading on their platform. So I want to know if this is halal or haram?
Binance clearly mentioned in their docs that they charge a funding fee on each future trade which consists of a fixed interest rate of 0.03% plus premium.  So is this interest rate the interest which is forbidden in Islam? or is it the trading fee of Binance?


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I have entomophobia (it is the phobia fear of insects) and I cannot go into a room that has an insect in it until the insect is discarded. This phobia is actually serious as I always shake and sometimes cry when I see an insect. If the insect was in my room I would not fall asleep even after someone got rid of it for me.
I know that in Islam we cannot harm or kill animals but I feel guilty because I always tell someone to come and 'get rid of the insect' since I can't do it myself (because of my phobia).
Is it ok to kill the insect inside my house because I have entomophobia and if I don't it will hurt me (by biting me)?
Is there some duas I can say to prevent insects or any creatures from entering my house?
Any other help and advice I should know.
Thank you.


texts: Hadith with respect to reciting and understanding Quran

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I heard a hadith along the lines of (thus paraphrasing): Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said that "Right now there a only a few who recite Quran but many who understands it; time will come when there will be many who recites Quran but few will understand it."

I couldn't verify it, but maybe because I am using the wrong keywords.


texts: Hi I am a born muslim and have practiced islam and still do. I had this bad habit of listening to music in the morning and I wanted to leave that habit therefore one night a thought came in my mind if I listen to music in the morning I won’t be a a muslim anymore. This thought made me think I would not listen to it in the morning yet I still did but does that I am not a muslim anymore. I did not utter those words out of my mouth. I did also not stop believing and Allah and his Rusool. I did repent and cried to Allah I was not meant to fall out of my Imaan and I did not. Please help me. Once a before this I also once said as a joke to my teacher he was giving out holiday to non muslims for Diwali and I said to him I am converting for a day and then reconverting. I also repented for that. I have cried and repented day and night to Allah. these both are clear apostasy and Allah in Surah Al Imran said he forgives apostasy only once. Please help me I am depressed and my mental stability is not in great state thinking I am doomed.


texts: Why is a niqab not allowed in Hajj but allowed in daily life?

texts: To the reader of the question, I have been thinking of wearing a niqab but the disallowance of the niqab by the Prophet Muhammad (S.W.) during Ihram at Hajj, is creating inconsistency with the choice of my wearing the face veil. Can you please provide me a solid answer in regard to the question given? Thank you!


texts: Is lying to prevent a great sin allowed?

texts: Is it permissible to lie in order to avoid a great sin? For example, a person was invited to an inappropriate party, so he acted sick to slip away and not attend it. So in such cases, would lying be allowed/encouraged?


texts: In our country there are many people who use the name ‘Rahman’ at the end of their names. I know it is impermissible to use this name as his personal name. Is it permissible to use ‘Rahman’ at the end of any name? Do I have to enter hellfire in this regard?


texts: Hadith: There is no injury nor return of injury... What it means?

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Assalam u`Alaikum,

I have seen "There is no injury nor return of injury" written the answers to Wife's Tamkin and Marital Rape. But I don't understand the meaning.

Often referred as "a well known Hadith" or "a Golden rule".

Could anyone explain the meaning and details about this ?

Thanks.


texts: I have tried searching for an answer but have got nothing satisfactory. I heard that you are not allowed to pray in your heart/mind and at the very least must move your lips when reciting the Quran during prayer because one of the main aspects of prayer is recitation and that reading from the heart/mind doesn't count. Sometimes praying silently and within the mind (not moving lips or whispering) can feel a lot better and it may be harder to pray if you have to recite woth your lips moving and at least something can be heard. Can't we pray completelt silently and from the heart/mind or does there have to be at least some lip movement or sound to be heard during prayer?


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Is Earning From YouTube Halal? If I block abusive and sensitive Advertisement?

Some people say it's haram and some people say it's halal.

Can you explain it?


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When talking about Allah, the Qur'an, or anything in Islam really, we should be knowledgeable:

  ...My Lord has only forbidden...  ...that you say about Allah that which you do not know. -- Qur'an 7:33

As I live in a country (China) where the local language is not my native language, I'm consequently hesitant to speak about Islam in Chinese in case I inadvertently misspeak.

Question: What level of fluency should one have when discussing Islam in a second language?

While I understand that I can reasonably expect to be forgiven for isolated mistakes, I nevertheless shouldn't say things about Allah, the Qur'an, etc., recklessly.


texts: Do i read the sunnah rakkats in the mosque

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Asalamualykum,

Hi i wanted to know, when i go to the mosque for a prayer eg maghrib.

"Do i read the 2 rakkath sunnah in the mosque before the 3 rakkath farz or after the 3 rakath fard or do i just not read it in the mosque?"

I know how to read all the namaz at home but i wanted to just make clear i know everything so i can attend the mosque as it is much more rewarding.

Also do i do the same for all of the other salahs fajar, duhur, asar, and isha


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I have heard that bleeding invalidates the fast. This could be from a minor cut from a knife or from a severe accident.

What is the exact ruling about this?

What about minor bleeding caused by popping of a pimple, nose bleeding for no obvious reasons or blood in the stool?


texts: Can I open a restaurant where men and women can mix?

texts: I want to open a restaurant in Kerala, India. Here, culturally, men and women usually have mixed gatherings and are not separated. Will I be sinning if some of these people who mix come to eat in my restaurant?


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Can someone help determine the identity of the following personalities?....

Abu Ishaq al-Qarshi
Abu Harb Hilali

Who were they? Were they among the companions or the successors?


texts: What a woman should do if she wants to leave a job?

texts: I am a teacher. I am doing job from last 14 years. I have three children. Now I want to quit job as I cannot give sufficient time to my children and my home. My husband is not doing any  job continuously. He has switched several jobs. He lost his job mostly within a year from the last few years and the reason is mainly due to the conflict with either some other employee or management. This condition put me in lot of stress as my opinion is that man should bear the pressures and should earn money to run a family. What a woman should do according to the teachings of Islam in such condition?


texts: How does muslim creationist explain our malfunctioning Vitamin C encoder in our genes?

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Both creationists and evolutionist agree that there is indeed an easy way to differentiate evolution and design. When something is designed, vestigial remains do not exist. We do not have gas cars with remnant of broken coal tanks, for example.

Yet we do have genes that can create vitamin C. The genes are broken due to some mutation turning it off. The broken genes and places where it's broken are similar with the places where similar genes are found on other primates, like orang utan, gorilla, and chimps.

All those are exactly like predicted by evolution theory long before the facts are known.

So what's a Muslim creationist's explanation of this?


texts: Is it permissible for an engaged women and man to have sex and go out together and touch each other?

texts: I had a doubt about engaged man and woman. Is it permissible for an engaged women and man to have sex and go out together and touch each other


texts: Which ayah in the Qur'an was the last to be revealed?

texts: What are the candidates (and evidences) for ayaat which are claimed to be the last one revealed? I've heard so many opinions over the years, from Ma'idah:3 to Baqarah:281 to Surat Nasr and a few more.


texts: Is unintentionally eating haram food halal or haram?

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What to do if someone ates haram food item unintentionally?

Is that haram or halal? Is it a sin? Will Allah forgive that person?


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I can't figure out why a woman would enter into nikah mut‘ah (temporary marriage).  Al-Islam's main justification for it:

  Mut’a is just a sanctification of the boyfriend/girlfriend relationship.

However, unlike boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, (a) a wife cannot just break up with her husband when she wants to, as she's still under contract, (b) there is a fixed endpoint to the marriage.  There's also the matter of a woman guarding her modesty and chastity.  Thus, in my opinion, there are substantial downsides to temporary marriage, so there should be some substantial advantages to offset these.

Question: What are the advantages of a temporary marriage for the female partner?

Al-Islam also says that it can be upgraded into a permanent marriage, and the temporary marriage could be thought of as a kind if trial run.

  This gives an opportunity to the boy and the girl in order to know each other more closely and to see if they can live together for the rest of their life and if their personal feelings are sort of compatible.

In this vein, temporary marriage allows the partners to test for physical compatibility.  (I'm guessing most women would be devastated if they were to marry a man and then find out their new husband is not attracted to them physically.)
Another possibility I've thought of: It may be beneficial for a career-orientated woman to have a marriage which expires, allowing her to travel to another country for work.

Perhaps I'm missing something important here, or perhaps the constraints are not what I think they are.  (I'd also like to note that, as far as I know, there's no obligation to enter into a temporary marriage.  If one does not like it, then don't do it.)

As far as I'm aware, temporary marriage is only possible in Shia Islam, and I've seen some unfavourable attitudes expressed about Shia Islam surrounding this topic.  Regardless of your opinion, please don't use this question as a platform to denigrate our Shia brothers and sisters.


texts: Is the qur'an referring to the same creature in these two verses?

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In the Qur'an we find in surat an-Naml:

  And when the word befalls them, We will bring forth for them a creature from the earth speaking to them, [saying] that the people were, of Our verses, not certain [in faith]. (27:82)

This verse is often used as a reference when speaking about the so called creature from earth دابة الأرض. And the verse seems to indicate that this creature will only appear in the end times.

Nevertheless we find a verse in surat Saba' which seems to indicate that it already appeared:

  And when We decreed for Solomon death, nothing indicated to the jinn his death except a creature of the earth eating his staff. But when he fell, it became clear to the jinn that if they had known the unseen, they would not have remained in humiliating punishment. (34:14)

Are the two verses referring to the same creature? If not which is the other creature meant in the second verse?


texts: Is it permissible for men to wear women's undewear because they are more comfortable and have better colors?

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I've asked this question before, and I want to reiterate it to clear up some misconceptions. Please do not immediately downvote this post (most people do), and read it in full before making any judgment.

From my last question and in my research, I have found that the judgment of wearing clothes is dependent on custom. This means that if a majority of men were to wear women's underwear, it would be fully lawful in Islam to wear them as it would not be considered imitation of the other gender.

First question, is my conclusion above true? If not, why?

Men have started to wear women's underwear, purely for their soft fabric and fun colors. There are several websites that promote men to do this, and several social media sites prove that it is becoming slowly becoming common for men to wear women's underwear.

I personally enjoy wearing them simply because they are extremely comfortable and have 10 times better colors than men's underwear. It's not clothing that is apparent outward, since it is just underwear. For the context of this question, I am referring to only panties. They do cover me just as well as men's underwear do.

I would like to clear up any misconceptions I have. If you do downvote this question as everyone automatically does, please comment your reason.


texts: Usamah ibn Zayd RA praying at the grave of the Prophet SAW

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Aboo Ya'la has told us that he said that Aboo Musa Muhammad ibn Muthana has said that Wahab ibn Jurair said that his father said I have heard Muhammad ibn Ishaq talking from Salih ibn Kiyas from Ubaid Allah ibn Abdullah that he said, ''I saw Usamah ibn Zayd praying at the grave of the Prophet (saw). Marwan ibn Al-Hakam entered and said: "Do you pray to a grave?" So he (Zayd) said: "I love him!" So (Marwan) said some repulsive words. So he turned and Usama walked and said: "O Marwan! You have hurt me, and I have heard Prophet (saw) saying, ''Allah (swt) hates the vile, the doer of obscene act and you are vile and a doer of obscene act."
Source: Saheeh ibn Hibban. Vol. 12, Pg. # 506, H. # 5694.

Is the Hadith above authentic? It contradicts the Prophetic prohibition of praying at graves. Could it be that Usama ibn Zayd RA was unaware of said prohibition?


texts: Can Shaytaan appear like one of the Prophets?

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As is known, Shaytaan cannot appear in our dreams in the form of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon Him):

مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ
يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي
He who saw me in a dream in fact saw me, for the satan does not appear
in my form
Saheeh Muslim

So my question is, are the other Prophets (peace be upon them) like our Prophet in the sense that Shaytaan cannot appear like them in our dreams? or is this only for Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon Him)


texts: Why wives of prophet should abide in their houses after death of prophet SAWW?

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Allah commands in Quran to wives of the Prophet SAWW to abide in their houses. and different Ahadeeth says this this command is mainly about after death of the Prophet SAWW considering they were not allowed to marry again after death of the Prophet SAWW. so why thy should not have leave their homes for example for travel?

  And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the
  display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and
  give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah intends only to
  remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the [Prophet's]
  household, and to purify you with [extensive] purification.

  قَرْ‌نَ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّ‌جْنَ تَبَرُّ‌جَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ
  الْأُولَى وَأَقِمْنَ الصَّلَاةَ وَآتِينَ الزَّكَاةَ وَأَطِعْنَ
  اللَّـهَ وَرَ‌سُولَهُ إِنَّمَا يُرِ‌يدُ اللَّـهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمُ
  الرِّ‌جْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيُطَهِّرَ‌كُمْ تَطْهِيرً‌ا
  http://tanzil.net/#33:33

They were prohibited to marry after death of the Prophet SAWW while other women are free to marry again after death of their husband. So some rules are only for them and not all women. Also before death of the Prophet SAWW they left their homes for travel. And definition of houses in this verse can be Medina. Definition of house in this verse is not what we think necessarily.


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How do you know if a dream you had has a meaning behind it? Can they really determine our future?

(not referring to Istikhara)

Edit: I found this question to be somewhat a truth claim question which would attract diversified opinions. So one request would be to ask you to mention in the heading what is your view i.e. Sunni/Salafi/Shias/Suffi etc. That would be great and a lot more helpful.


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Is watching animated cartoons allowed?

If the cartoon has an animated scene of kissing, can I watch it? Should my kids be allowed to watch cartoons? I know that making images is haraam in islam (90% of people don't follow that) but I also heard that videos are allowed, since they are stored in electromagnetic form. Is that correct?


texts: Is it Sunnah to light up agarbatti (perfumed incense sticks) after someone dies?

texts: In South India, Muslims light up agarbathi after someone dies. Is it a Islamic practice?


texts: Are Hadith of the Prophet (SAW) accurate?

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The Qur'an has never been changed and it can never be changed and so we should all for it. However Muslims also follow the Hadiths of the Prophet (SAW). How do we know that what has been written in these hadtith are accurate and acceptable for us to follow. Have these hadtith been changed over time? Also when these hadith were first put in writing form the Prophet did not write it nor did he say what should be written. The messages were taken in the form of A said that B said that C said that the Prophet (SAW) said...

I am only interested in a Sunni perspective.


texts: How to maneuver one person to the right of Imam during Salat?

texts: While during salat there are only two persons (an imam and a jamaat) and the jamaat initially stand to the left of the imam (the correct one should be on the right & the Imam already in Salah before the Jamaat comes), and the imam wanting to maneuver the jamaat to the right, how should the imam maneuver him? especially if the jamaat is older than the imam? (a kid would be way easier to maneuver)


texts: Is it ok to write in the cases parts of mushaf?

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We don't plan to take notes on mushaf, but we have noticed some parts of the Arabic writing has faded in our copy of the Qur'an.

Is it permissible to add the faded letter back in?


texts: All differences in Harakaat of words in Hafs vs. Shu’bah

texts: Salam, so I was wondering if anyone has a list of all different spelling, not actually the rules themself, just the different spelling. If not, does anyone have a online Mushaf for Shu’bah?


texts: I  most of the time abuse and say bad words to satan. When he brings some bad thoughts. Is this permissible?


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Although the role and importance of Jesus may be seen very differently, Islam does recognize the existence of Jesus of Nazareth and even give him some critical acclaim as a prophet. However, do they celebrate his birth in any way such as Christians do at Christmas? If so, in what way do they celebrate?

This question may seem basic, but we have:

  لا نفرق بین احد من رسله

So if we accept all prophets then why shouldn't we celebrate their birthdays?


texts: Allowed to marry ' people of the book ' especially Christians or not?

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I have heard drastically different opinions on this issue.

So it is clear from Quran 2:221 and 60:10 that a muslim should not marry a mushrik (polytheist) nor a disbeliever.

Now....

  They have certainly disbelieved who say that Allah is Christ, the son of Mary. .... Qur'an 5:17

From this verse, those who think Christ is God, which is most of the Christians, are disbelievers. Therefore by the command of Qur'an, we must not marry Christian women, since they disbelieve in general.

But the following verse allows us to marry chaste women from people of the book. (Chaste meaning refraining from sex)

  This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity, not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.
  5:5

So my question is: Are we allowed to marry a Christian, who were given scripture, but who associates Jesus with God? Can you help me in resolving in this what seems to be a "contradiction"?


texts: Will sadaqah continue to be considered a good deed if it's used to fund an ongoing project?

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Suppose someone gives sadaqah jariya (ongoing charity) like for a free education program building.  This building is going to be built in the next 2 years.

But anyone can give sadaqah for construction of that building right away.  Is that considered as sadaqah for those 2 years?  I ask because the actual use of the building will take place after construction is completed (in 2 years).

Will that sadaqah be effective for those 2 years i.e. during the period of construction?


texts: The proper way to offer Zuhreen(Zuhar and Asar together) and Mughrebein(Mughrib and Isha together)?

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With reference to the Hadith #, 1633 of Sahih Muslim quoted as follows,

Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم  ) combined the noon prayer with the afternoon prayer and the sunset prayer with the 'Isha' prayer in Medina without being in a state of danger or rainfall. And in the hadith transmitted by Waki' (the words are): I said to Ibn 'Abbas: What prompted him to do that? He said: So that his (Prophet's) Ummah should not be put to (unnecessary) hardship.   And in the hadith transmitted by Mu'awiya (the words are):   It was said to Ibn 'Abbas: What did he intend thereby? He said he wanted that his Ummah should not be put to unnecessary hardship.

I was unable to find the proper way to offer combined prayer, please help me in this and provide reference if possible. Thanks.


texts: When was the date of the appointment of Mohammad as prophet?

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I was wondering about the date of the appointment of Prophet Mohammad (His prophetic mission).

Do you know when its date is?

Both Sunni and Shia view welcomed. I'd be grateful if you present some authentic sources for your responses.


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1: What is Tazkeer and Tazkeer Fi Al-Quran?
2: Is this some particular way of Tafseer or what?
3: Are there any books on this topic?


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Muhammad engaged in a number of battles in his lifetime; see Wikipedia for a list.  If it were anyone else, it stands to reason that he could have been killed in any of these.  Of course, Muhammad had an essential task to accomplish, conveying the Qur'an, and being killed would have left it incomplete.  So perhaps Allah would not have allowed this to happen.
Question: Could Muhammad have been killed in battle?
I'm seeking scholarly opinion on this matter, i.e., what's generally agreed upon, and not simply some Internet theory.  So please back up any answers.
What I know so far:

Qur'an 2:61 says "...that was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah and killed the prophets without right...".  So it seems it is possible to kill prophets without Allah's intervention.

Muhammad did eventually die.  As I understand, he was eventually killed by being poisoned:

A Jewess brought a poisoned (cooked) sheep for the Prophet who ate from it. She was brought to the Prophet and he was asked, "Shall we kill her?" He said, "No." I continued to see the effect of the poison on the palate of the mouth of Allah's Messenger.  -- Narrated Anas bin Malik (sunnah.com)

Googling the title of this question yields a bunch of unflattering and unhelpful webpages.  Actually, I'm not sure where to look in answering this question.
(And apologies for asking about this unpleasant topic.)


texts: Can I create, own & run a Dating website?

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Asslamu-un-Alakum

I was wondering if I can provide a matrimonial service (known as dating sites) to the users? If I wanna launch a site just for Muslim brother and sisters who are seeking a partner. Am I allowed to do it in Islam? Specially I greatly appreciate an answer according to "Shia" Fiqh.


texts: Investment without accepting loss on the invested amount. Permissible or not?

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My friend wants to invest with someone. He is willing to accept the profit or loss on the income amount. But he is not willing to accept the loss on the amount invested.

Say for example, he wants to invest 400,000. He agrees to share the profit at the end of the month (if there is any). But he does not want to lose a single penny invested (400,000).

Now is the justifiable according to Islamic rules?


texts: Will everyone convert to be a Muslim before Qayamat?

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There is a popular belief at my place, and in my extended family that by the Last day of Judgement or Qayamat, everyone on earth will be a Muslim.

I googled that up,but I couldn't find any such thing.

So, is it true..?

What does Qurán say about the increasing population of Muslims?


texts: What is a Major shirk and what is a minor shirk?

texts: And if a person commits shirk but truly believe in allah as creator of the world, will it still be count as a shirk, and if which type major or minor.


texts: The description of Al Dabbah, the beast from the earth with the ring of Solomon staff of Moses?

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Is the hadiths pertaining to the description and actions of the beast of the earth during the end times "Al Dabbah" authentic? From the prophet Muhamamd (saw) and the companions? Or are they Israreliyat narrations from the people of the book.

Tafsir ibn Kathir, Abu Dawood Al-Tayalisi in his Musnad, Imam Ahmad, Jami at Tirmidhi etc report the following narrations from the prophet Muhammad (saw) and some of the companions. (see links below) Attributed to the Prophet from Abu Hurayah.. the beast with staff of Moses and ring of Solomon adorning face of believers and striking non believers. And the  description of the beast with the eyes of pigs, ears of elephant and neck of ostrich etc from ibn Az Zubayr.

Are these marfo narrations authentic from Prophet Muhammad and how did the companions come to know of the description of the beast are these mawqoof Israreliyat narrations or attributetd to the Prophet Muhammad are they authentic?

http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2222

http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=89092

https://sunnah.com/urn/642160


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Some brothers told me not to use miswaak after Zuhar up to Ifthar.
But, some brothers told that it is permissible to use.

Can I use a miswaak while fasting?


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It is reported from ibn Abbas RA that he spotted a mistake in 17:23. His opinion is recorded in the Tafsir of Razi volume 10 page 30:

Maimon bin Mehran narrated from Ibn Abbas that he said: ‘The actual word in this verse was ‘ووصى’ but ‘و’ got mixed with ‘ص’ that is why it is recited as ‘وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ’. Then he said: ‘Had it been fate then none would have disobeyed Allah as it would have been impossible to go against fate of Allah’. This narration was narrated from him by Dahak and Saeed bin Jubair and this is the Qirat of Ali and Abdullah.

I've shared this report, alongside others, before in a different post but haven't got a conclusive answer on this specifically. Can someone help address this issue? Is the current reading as equally authoritative as the reading of ibn Abbas RA? Was he RA unaware of the variant?


texts: Would it be haram in the eyes of Islam to wear hijab and share pictures on social media with full veil?

texts: I want to know more about Islam. It's necessary to know where we can upload pictures and where we are forbidden by Islam. This question is one of my unknown facts. Thank you.


texts: When should the marriage party(Walima) be given?

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It is the sunnah of Prophet(PBUH) to give Walima(marriage party).

When should a bride groom give the treat for his marriage?

I need the quickest time. ie,

  From when can a bride groom give the treat for his marriage?

Provide some references from hadiths.


texts: When the Kaaba was built, how were people worshiping Allah?

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I understand that Ibrahim and his son Ismail build the Kaaba but how was worshiping Allah like? I ask this because the Kaaba was built before the Quran and before the rules of the 5 prayers were submitted to people. Did they used to perform Umrah? But doesn't Umrah require the 5 prayers?

Sorry for not knowing about this topic (I am still reading on Islam).
Thank you!


texts: I am looking to understand this process for myself...


texts: Why Islam is considered as a religion of terrorists?

texts: I just want to know why this religion is hated all around the world and is considered as a religion of terrorists?


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Khul', also called khula, is a procedure through which a woman can divorce her husband in Islam, by returning the dower (mahr) that she received from her husband.

This raises a problem if she does not have the mahr, e.g., she may have given it to charity, or bought something with it.  The mahr might have originally been $X, but she simply does not have $X to return to her husband (should she seek khula).

Question: Can a wife get a divorce if she is incapable of returning the mahr?

I'm just wondering what mechanism would be in place in this situation, if any.  It seems like she could be stuck.


texts: Is attending a property transaction where buyer is getting loan forbidden?

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What I have read till now is indulging in ribs in anyway is forbidden, be it taking, giving, making contract, executing or being witness.
My questions:

What if I do not facilitate loan but get muslim buyers who are willing to take loan on their own...can I work for just seller in that case?

As a real estate agent can I attend the closure meeting from seller side while muslim buyer is getting bank loan on its own? Will I become a witness?


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What is the prescribed punishment if one kills their slave intentionally?

Is there a hadd punishment?  Does blood money have to be paid?  What does Sharia have to say about this?


texts: Did Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم encourage or discourage marriages between cousins over several generations?

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What does Islam say about marrying your 1st cousins for several generations? Is it encouraged or discouraged?

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There is a practice in some Asian countries that families tend to marry within themselves for many generations such that upto 3-4 generations have couples who were first cousins.

Science today tells us that marriages within the family over many generations contracts the gene pool and may lead to diseases and deformities.

I'm aware that Islam allows marriages between cousins. But does it allow encourage or discourage their children, grand children, great grand children and so on to again marry just their cousins?


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Wiktionary defines "vent" in a few ways: a verbalized frustration or to express a strong emotion.  Google describes it as:

  ...give free expression to (a strong emotion).

These emotions or frustrations can be about various things, e.g. inability to find a partner, a neighbour's loudness, customer dissatisfaction, and so on.

Some people vent as a means of working through problems, and so on.  It has both positives and negatives from a mental health standpoint.  Generally, it's good to communicate about one's problems, but done too harshly or to the wrong person may backfire.

Question: Is "venting" halal, or even sunnah?

I'm wondering if this behaviour is appropriate, or even encouraged in Islam.


texts: Will a person burn in hell fire forever even if he had faith but never followed Islam ?

texts: If a person believes in Allah and Prophet Muhammad S.A.W and all the seven articles of faith in Islam but that person did what he desired and wanted despite the fact that he had faith but he did what he desired and wanted. So is that type of person also doomed ? Will there be any concession for this type of person ?


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I've viewed a few websites in search of an answer to whether alcohol is permitted in perfumes, trying to answer my friend's question. However, I can't find a definitive answer to this question; some people say it is strictly forbidden, while others that a seemingly arbitrary amount is halal in some perfumes. I've researched this before and it seems to hinge on whether alcohol is considered pure or not, but I never got to the bottom of that.

So is perfume containing alcohol halal? Haram? If it's a grey area, under what circumstances is it considered one or the other?


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when you make dua, when do you stop?

If what you asking for doesn't seem to come to light, virtually impossible, do you stop then?


texts: When the thought-to-be-dead husband shows up, what is the situation of the wife and 2nd husband?

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Let's say there was a married couple in love. The husband soon "dies" in an untoward accident, and the wife is left grieving. After a year or so, she meets another man and decides to re-marry.

This new couple is quite happy together, but after a few months, it is discovered that the thought-to-be-dead husband re-appears: he is not dead!

What is the situation then? Technically the wife is still married to the two men, so what should she do? (A woman must only be married to one man at a time)


texts: Does the Qur'an state that the traditions of Muhammad should be written down and followed?


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I have a habit of listening to music while I work because it improves my concentration and generally relaxes me a little more.

My mum dislikes my habit and says listening to music is haram, but my question is asking if it is actually haram?

If it is, is there any evidence to support that?


texts: What is the authenticity of the narration that says that Jesus (Alayhisalam) was raised from Mt.Olives in Israel?

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Where can I find this narration? Here is the original Arabic text of the narration that says that Jesus (Alayhisalam) was raised from Mt.Olives in Israel:-
عن صفية أم المؤمنين رضي الله عنها أنها كانت إذا زارت بيت المقدس ، وفرغت من الصلاة في المسجد الأقصى صعدت على جبل زيتا فصلت عليه وقالت : هذا الجبل هو الذي رفع منه عيسى عليه السلام إلى السماء
Where can I find this narration? Where is the chain of narrators and what is the authenticity of this narration?


texts: I've been taught that Allah gives us free will, not the free will in philosophical and destiny terms I'm making reference to the free will of either practicing Islam, choosing to wear hijab, to drink or not to drink etc. which I all understand full well and am content with. However Sharia law makes the disobedience of those acts punishable by either lashing or time in prison. My question is, how do we have free will when in fact Sharia Law which is Gods law, doesn't give us free will. Ultimately we don't have free will otherwise it seems contradictory to say we do.


texts: Can someone please elaborate on the difference between كرامة and سحر?

texts: What makes one permissible and the other forbidden? Under what situations? Thank you!


texts: Hadith: You would be able to hear what I hear

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If you do not allow your heart to be rolled in all directions and not practice excess speech, and not practice excess in speech, you would be able to hear what I
  hear.

(My guess is that the above is a somewhat rough translation.) What is the source (if it exists) of the above hadith?


texts: Who has defined the law of Sahih, Hasan, Daef and Mawdu Hadees

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Please if anyone can elaborate who has made the law of Sahih, Hasan, Daef AND Mawdu Hadees and who has said to follow only Sahih Hadees and leave all the other types of Hadees.
Regards,
Mush


texts: Is it shrik to say 'he save my life' in pubg?

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Assalamualaikum..
Recently I have doing a lot of researches on shrik. And sometimes I play pubg mobile game.And when you get knocked out in the game sometimes your teammates have to save your life...
So is it shrik to say 'my teammates save my life'.Because
life and death is in Allah's hand..


texts: Someone not of the Islam religion, who was a good person, will they go to hell?

texts: Say someone who has lived a good life, helped people, been a overall good person, is not evil etc. But they are not Muslim or of the Islamic religion, They may be believe in God, may believe in nothing or may not be sure of what they believe in because they simply don't know what to believe in yet, what will happen to them if they die.


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This question is motivated by the snippet:

  The more miscellaneous expressions of unbelief may be illustrated by the following examples: ... to pay respect to a non-moslem ... -- page 4 of Peters and De Vries, Apostasy in Islam, Die Welt des Islams, New Series (17) 1976/77.

There were no references for this claim given in their paper.

Question: What does "to pay respect to a non-moslem" mean, and does it express unbelief?


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There's Qur'an verses which are "obsolete": Which Qur'an verses are obsolete? although the formal term is naskh:

  Naskh (نسخ) is an Arabic word usually translated as "abrogation"; It is a term used in Islamic legal exegesis for seemingly contradictory material within, or between, the two primary sources of Islamic law: the Quran and the Sunna.

This Wikipedia snippet suggests the possibility that there are hadith which are obsolete.  This leads me to my question:

Question: Are there obsolete hadith?

I'm guessing the answer is yes, so a concrete example would be useful (ideally explaining how we know it's obsolete).


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I keep reading numerous "He said: Muhammad said: Allah said:" quotes and narrations (hearsay) and cannot stop wondering:

Why weren't such quotes of Allah included in his book, like every other verse in the Quran?

  6:114 "Shall I seek other than God as a judge when He has sent down to you this book
  sufficiently detailed?" Those to whom We have given the book know it is sent down from your Lord with truth; so do not be of those who have doubt.
  6:115 The word of your Lord has been completed with truth and justice; there is no changing His words. He is the Hearer, the Knower. 6:116 If you obey the majority of those on earth they will lead you away from God's path; that is because they follow conjecture, and that is because they only guess.

Would attributing these additional words to Allah contradict his very statement that The Quran is His COMPLETE word?


texts: Is there anything which is not in human control by the order of Allah?

texts: I have read that Allah challenged kuffar to produce even one ayat similar to quranic ayat, i was thinking that Allah has made it impossible for us to do this. So, what other things are there which are impossible in this world? And is there anything supernatural in islamic rulings  or everything works u der the rules of nature here in this universe? Is there a concept of  'Moajzat' in islam such as parting of moon or Eesa A.s being born without father? Or these too worked under natural laws and can be done by common man by technological advancements? What does islam say about this?


texts: Is God testing me now in compensation for my sins?

texts: Ever since I asked Allah to forgive all of my past, present, and future sins, I'm enduring more hardship and feeling more unhappy. I read that God would test us in compensation for our sins. If that's what's happening to me, then I can't really take it and I'll tell him to forget it.


texts: A hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah which I cannot find in Sunnah.com

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From Daily Hadith Online:

  Ibn Umar reported: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the
  believers is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be
  upon him, said, “Those with the best character.” The man said, “Which
  of the believers is the wisest?” The Prophet said, “Those who remember
  death often and have best prepared for it with good deeds. Those are
  the wisest.”

  Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4259

Why can't I find this hadith in sunnah.com?

Further, I have been told (without mentioning the source) a version where this hadith from sunnah.com is the continuation of the above hadith. What may be that source?


texts: What is the authenticty of the following Asbab-ul-Nuzul's Narration?

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Holy Koran says,
Therefore woe be unto those who write the Scripture with their hands and then say, “This is from Allah” [2:79]
According to Asbab-ul-Nuzul, there is a narration that says that Jews distorted the texts of the Torah that mention the physical description of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam) in the Torah. This is what Asbab-ul-Nuzul says about Surah Baqarah, verse 79:-
"This was revealed about those who had changed the description of the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, and altered his traits. Al-Kalbi mentioned, through the above-mentioned chain of transmission: “They had changed the description of Allah’s Messenger, Allah bless him and give him peace, in their Scripture. They made him white and tall while the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, was brown and of medium height. They had said to their followers and companions: ‘Look at the description of the prophet who will be sent at the end of time; his description does not match that of this [man]’. The Jewish rabbis and doctors used to gain some worldly benefits from the Jewish people and so they were afraid of losing this gain if they were ever to show the real description. It is for this reason that they had changed it”." (Asbab-ul-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi; Commentary on Surah baqarah, verse 79)
The problem here is that I have never heard any Muslim who says that Torah describes Holy Prophet (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam) like that. There are many Torah manuscripts, but I don't think that any Torah manuscripts that predate Islam describes the physical features of Holy Prophet (Sallallahualayhiwassalm). There is one narration in Bukhari that says that Torah mentions the coming of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalm) in the sense that Torah mentions the qualities of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam), NOT PHYSICAL FEATURES.
Narrated Ata bin Yasar:
I met Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-’As and asked him, “Tell me about the description of Allah’s Apostle which is mentioned in Torah (i.e. Old Testament). He replied, ‘Yes. By Allah, he is described in Torah with some of the qualities attributed to him in the Quran such as: “O Prophet ! We have sent you as a witness  and a giver of glad tidings, and a warner (Qur’an 48:8) and guardian of the Ummiyyeen. You are My Servant and My messenger (i.e. Apostle). I have named you “Al-Mutawakkil” (who depends upon Allah). You are neither discourteous, harsh nor a noise-maker in the markets And you do not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness. Allah will not let him (the Prophet) die till he makes straight the crooked people by making them say: “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah,” with which will be opened blind eyes and deaf ears and enveloped hearts.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 2125)
NOTE: The Bukhari narration does not say that Torah mentions physical features of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam). The Bukhari narration only says that he (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam) is only mentioned by qualities attributed to him, NOT physical features.
My main Question is: What is the authenticity of the narration in Asbab-ul-Nuzul that say that Jews tried to distort the text in the Torah that mention the physical qualities of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam)?
Thanks, all Muslim brothers!


texts: Is regular bath considered as a valid Ghusl?

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For long time I thought that taking a normal bath while passing water over the all body is accepted as a valid Ghusl. But I became doubtful last days after reading some informations on the Internet. So can you guys please tell me what are the required actions for a valid ghusl? If I am going to pray after a ghusl(a one without fellowing sunnah  by not doing some wudu-like actions) do I need to do wudu ?
Edit: clarified like question and sorry for my bad english


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While I am going for sijdah what if I notice a piece of glass or any obstacle
Can I remove it by my hand before my forehead touches the ground quickly ? What to do if I notice it while in sitting position
Or in between two sijdah the object comes at the place of sijdah suddenly?
What if it requires leaning a little bit  to remove it?


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Salam,

A couple of months ago I asked this question: What is the ruling of praying in school?. I seem to reach the conclusion that I can pray sitting down with proper wudu'. However, I can only do this during lunch time where there's a chance that I wouldn't be interrupted in my prayer.

Recently, I have found out my lunch schedule will change and I will have to attend lunch earlier like 10:30 AM. I live in NY, so Zuhr Prayer is usually 12:10 PM and it ends by 2:54 PM. By the time I come home from school, clean myself, it will already be well past Zuhr payer. Thus I've listed out a series of options hoping that you will help me find the best and most acceptable way to do my prayers:

Pray during class at the right time which can go wrong in many ways: students can distract me, teachers calling me out, not praying with full concentration, etc.
Pray at lunchtime at 10:30 AM, two hours before regular Zuhr prayer.
Make up my prayer during Asr.

The problem I have with that is according to these responses from How can one make up prayer missed due to work commitments? and How can he make up for missed prayers? I can only make up prayer:

If I fall asleep (for obvious reasons, I don't fall into the category)
If I forget and indeed Allah knows what goes inside my head, so I wouldn't fall into that category either.

I told my mom about my situation and she suggested this solution, but I think this isn't the right approach. Please help my dear brothers and sisters in finding a perfect way of dealing with my situation. Indeed Allah knows best.


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Many years ago, I was living in a Islamic country and I was student of Islamic religion, because I wanted to be a Muslim by heart and by knowledge, I did not want to be inherited Muslim because my father was Muslim and I must follow him. I am now living in a non-Islamic country and so far, using the guidance of Quran and Hadith, I researched and found the logic behind every commandment of haram and halal. One thing that really bothers me and I could not find any answer is that stoning sculpture of Satan during Hajj Pilgrimage.  It is just a sculpture. I see people stoning it. It somehow does not make any sense for me.

What is the logic behind stoning satan?

I do not know whether stoning satan is farz or sunnah or why it should be done. What could Muslim benefit from it. I would be grateful if you could elaborate on the logic and basis of this stoning practice.

Someone told me that this practice is just for the indoctrinating purposes. Same way like for dry ablution when there is no water, at least you do something so that you indoctrinate your self that at least you did something than nothing to became clean and do your pray. I get the point on the dry ablution but my brain does not work on the stoning of Satan


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Ayatollah Khamenei's website has a video Women are stronger than men dated 2013.  It's quite touching, and you can see the women in the audience are visibly moved.

In this video, what he says is translated to:

I always say to my friends and relatives and to women that, contrary to the idea that has been established, women are the stronger gender.  Women are stronger than men.  Women can completely control and influence men with their wisdom and delicacy.  We can see this in practice and we can prove it by reasoning.  This is a reality.
Of course, there are a number of women who do not adopt wise measures and who, as a result, cannot do this.  But if a woman is wise enough she can tame a man.  This is like the situation in which a person can bridle and ride a wild lion.  This does not mean that he is physically stronger than the lion.  Rather, this means that he has managed to use his mental power.  Women have this capability, but they should do this with delicacy and subtlety.  When I say delicacy, I do not only mean physical delicacy.  As well as physical delicacy, I mean delicacy in implementing thoughts and ideas, showing acumen and making decisions.
These are capabilities which Allah the Exalted has bestowed on women.
In my opinion, this should be the basis.  This discourse should be improved and pursued.

It's a remarkable speech, at odds with the idea of women's intelligence being deficient in Islam.  For example, in the top answer Why does a man's witness count as two women's witness in Islam?, we find:

In Sunni point of view, Women have deficiency in reason and in religion. -- Abdullah

supported by a fatwa (links no longer working).  A similar (yet non-identical) version can be found AbdurRahman.Org) which states "There are many women whose reason is better than men, and are stronger in deen and memorization." and quotes a hadith, probably Sahih al-Bukhari 304 (sunnah.com), as:

... I have not seen anyone more deficient in ability to reason and deen than you. ...

This leads to the question:
Question: What is Shia Islam's take on the deficiency in women's intelligence?


texts: What are some Islamic instructions on who you should discuss Islam with and when to end it?

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Does Qur'an invite us to go and preach everyone or it invites us to go and have endless debates or there are certain limits?

Are there any points where the debate should end? Does Qur'an or the narrations offer any guidelines for this? Or there are no guidelines and we should keep the debate/discussion ongoing no matter if the person keeps denying?


texts: can I keep and post my art of human beings on social media if I made it in a time I didn't know it was haram?

texts: I used to draw pictures of living souls, but when I found out it wasn't permissible I stoped. but I kept them and still post my art on social media. I want to know if I should keep them, destroy them or if I can sell them. I don't want to do anything that's not permissible but if I could keep them I would love that.


texts: When Allah gives you hardship can you ask Allah for help?

texts: If your being tested with hardship and your being not being ungrateful can you do a dua to get rid of the hardship is that complaining or being ungrateful?


texts: What was the morning star (Pulsar) called in Arabic *BEFORE* Quran was revealed?

texts: Surah aṭ-Ṭāriq speaks of piercing/morning star, commonly translated as Pulsar. My question is what was this morning star called before Quran was revealed? I mean, the star was always there, so Arabs must have used a word/name to refer to it. Was it Tariq? Thanks


texts: What is the source of Umar being more tough on himself than people around him?

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I heard in a lecture that Umar was more tougher on himself than people around him so that is why the people listened to him when he scolded. Also when I was watching the Umar TV series(based on his biography), something similar is told by his wife Atikah to give him comfort when he feels he is too tough on others.
Does someone have a source for these narrations ?


texts: Will a joke bet be honored during Aakhirah (afterlife) if a person dies?

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I have heard in one jamaat that a person who takes debt from another person has to give good deeds during Aakhirah if he dies without returning his amount.

Now my question is:  While playing or doing fun, if pose bets such as if India will win this match I will give you Rs.50 else you will give me. And after India loses we say that it was a joke.

So whether that losing bet will be consider at Akhiraah as debts and our deeds will be given in order to repay the amount?


texts: Quran is so concise but in Surah Rahman a single ayah repeated 31 times

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We know Quran is a concise book, not a single word there is without reason.

Every single word is decorated and managed like a pearl in necklace, and not a single word wasted but when you see the Surah Rahman a single ayah "Fabe-aiye alae ..." repeated 31 times.

What could be the reason of using it again and again?


texts: Not sure if ejaculation took place. Does Ghusl need to be performed?

texts: If I wake up and I am not sure if I had a wet dream or an ejaculation, is Ghusl required? Please answer quickly. JazakAllah Khayr.


texts: What should the Hijab for Muslim women cover?

texts: I'm asking this since there's a range of "coverage" that we see in Muslim women, from the niqab which covers everything except for the eyes to a headscarf that covers just the head and not the neck/chest area, and other variations.


texts: Is fiat currency devaluation via inflation a form of interest, making fiat currency based money haram?

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Since almost all currencies used today are fiat currencies with no real intrinsic value, and since most fiat currency devalue, is it really interest when any money bearing this interest is itself devaluing. We can then see inflation of the costs or real goods in that currency, a kind of devaluation of said fiat currency, as a kind of interest charge?

This can be considered charging interest when you equate present and future values to hard currency (gold, silver).  Fiat currency did not exist during our prophet's (pbuh) time.  In fact it is a recent invention since the 19th century.

If we go by this premise then can we conclude that fiat currency itself should be considered haram, both to the governments and central banks that issue it, and for the ummah so they minimize the use of it for loans, savings, and investments?


texts: Sujud Sahw for mistaking in a part of a surah during salah

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I was the imam for a Maghrib prayer and while reciting an ayah from al-Kahf I ended it with "Muslim" instead of "walam yaj'al lahu iwaja"

Then I asked my ma'mum to do Sujud Sahw, but they rejected the idea of doing so.

But I performed it anyway but am now afraid that I have sinned not only on my behalf but also of my ma'mum. Did I do the right thing? Have I sinned?


texts: What should happen if the requirements of health and safety were to conflict with the requirements of modesty?

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Let us suppose that at some time in the future, followers of Islam find their way to planets other than earth, and let us suppose that on one of these planets, in order to maintain proper levels of vitamin D, people must expose as much of their bodies as practical to the light of a different sun that emits far less ultraviolet light than our own sun, for as much of the daylight hours as possible, as no foods or supplements containing any vitamin D at all are available.

Should a person maintain properly modest attire according to Islam as we know it now, in such an environment they would surely develop Vitamin D deficiency diseases.  It should not be considered possible to leave such an environment - the journey would be one-way, and neither would it have been possible to anticipate prior to arrival on the new planet that such conditions might exist without vitamin D supplements being available.

I have no doubt that exposing one's whole body to the light of the sun - and since work must still be done, to the view of other people - all day would be considered very immodest, but how could this as a necessity of health in this peculiar situation be reconciled with the Islamic requirement to remain modesty dressed?

I would appreciate answers that reference appropriate scripture.


texts: Working in Club as a waiter is haram or halal?

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If anyone works in club as a waiter. He just serves and get payment of that. Regardless club earnings are haram like selling beers, gambling etc.

But the one is getting payment for his services, is it matter that what’s the source of that  payment?


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Not sure if this source is real but I need help on verifying if it is true and whether this means that mermaids are real in Islam and permissible to eat.
There is this fatwa from IslamQA. But then IslamWeb contradicts this from from their fatwa so I need someone to verify if mermaids are real or not.


texts: I accidently ejactulated during my fast- is it broken?

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So i am a teenager and have problems with masturbation - i accidentally ejactulated semen when i did not mean to (i knew it would break my fast if i did) - If i accidentally did it, would my fast be broken?
I didn’t do it intentionally, i only meant that to masturbate and i tried to prevent it before ejactulating but it just happened- If i did break my fast , i cannot fast for 60 days (me and my family plan on traveling during May-June) and I can’t feed 60 homeless people (I don’t really know where to feed them and my parents don’t let me donate to food drives)


texts: Will Prophet Isa (AS) come back to earth before the sun rises from the west?

texts: Will Prophet Isa (AS) come back to this earth and preach Islam to everyone on this earth before the sun rises from the West? I have a question I asked in the comment section below


texts: Can the translated Quran and the Arabic Quran be read in a clean place outside?

texts: As Salam Aleikhum, I want to know for my reference Can the translated Quran and the al Quran be read in a clean place outside is it allowed and permissible with respect for Quran. jazakhum allahu khairan.


texts: Why do people fall in and out of religion?

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There are some Muslims (including myself) who are religious for some time and then slowly fall out of the religion and then go back to being religious and so on... It's like a cycle. Does this mean the person is not religious enough to hold on to their faith? Or is this just how life is?

Thank you.


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Are human being the best creation of God or are Jinns and Angels better than humans?

Can there be any other more intelligent being than humans in universe?

According to your reference of Quran (17:70), Allah mentions

  And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried them on the land and sea and provided for them of the good things and preferred them over much of what We have created, with [definite] preference.

Doesn't that mean that there are better creatures than us?


texts: Is salah worshipping and praising God or do you ask for things as well?

texts: A non Muslim may think that the salah translated prayer is you asking God for such and such but in reality it is not. Can you explain please?


texts: Is it haram to give someone a promo code (for a $15 discount) for a food delivery service, given that they might order something haram?

texts: The reason I ask is because I want to know if that is seen as assisting in sin. The promo code gives the person $15 off, and gives me $15 credit in the app. The service has several halal restaurants but there also several haram chain restaurants. So if I give them the code and they order something haram, is that on me even though I didn't intend? FYI I'd be giving these codes online to strangers, not people I know IRL.


texts: As Salam Aleikhum can I call Isha Rashool Allah or YA Rashool Allah as Muhammad Rashool Allah.because Isha is also my prophet as Muhammed is my prophet can I give same reference to Isha.


texts: What does a new Muslim need to know when fasting?

texts: I am thinking of fasting (voluntary).  Can anyone tell me all things I need to know because I am a new Muslim I do not know anything? Tell me everything like when I can eat, when I can not eat and how to manage prayer and everything else please.  Can I eat/drink at the end of fajr (sunrise)?


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I am very much honorable to a mathematician who is a non-Muslim. Recently, he died.

Can I say إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ?

Can I pray for him to Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) like we pray when a Muslim dies?


texts: I live in a compound provided by my company and my colleague left the job. She also left some computer hardware item. She is a non muslim. I have her email address but she was never nice to me. She has also stolen some money from the company. Somebody just gave me one of the hardware Item to use. is it permissible to use this item myself? or shall I inform her and then use it?


texts: Ruling on celebration of birth; Is the term 'Bidah' applicable here?

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There is a word Bid'ah in Islam and it means innovation in religious matters. Some Islamic scholars says that birthday is Bid'ah as it was not celebrated by any of the prophets, apostles and their companions so if we celebrate it then it connotes that we are followers of Bid'ah. But, I am always urged to think that Birthday's celebration doesn't belongs to religion and nor there is any rulings about birthday's celebration in Islam then why is it said to be prohibited?. We know very well that innovations are much here as compared to the era of prophets, companions and companions of companions. For instance, Hazrat Bilal (Rz) never used electronic mikes to pronounce Adhan, There were no guns usage in wars etc. But today, guns are used and mikes are also used but they are not called Bid'ah. Then why call birthday's celebration Bid'ah?

Now, when there is no answer to this, the scholars show the ayah of Koran as stated,

  “Follow what has been sent down unto you from your Lord, and follow
  not any awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, etc.) besides Him. Little do
  you remember!” [al-A’raaf 7:3]

And I have also an answer to this argument which is quite logical. My answers says that the God, here, commanding us to not follow something beside' about which God has given order.

For instance God has declared that fast is what during which a believer has to stay hungry and thirsty till a certain time. But if anyone says that we can drink and can't eat during fast or vice versa then, to me it is actually Bid'ah and celebration of birth is not so because no any restrictions have been made by God about this nor there are commands that oppose birthday's celebration.

There are other Ayahs which are placed before us be like argument and that is,

  “O you who have believed! Do not take the Jews and the Christians as
  allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an
  ally to them among you – then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed
  Allah guides not the wrongdoing people.” [Koran 5: 51]

  "And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget
  themselves. Those are the defiantly disobedient." [Koran 59: 19]

  “Follow [O Mankind] what has been revealed to you from your Lord and
  do not follow other than Him any allies…” [Koran 7: 3]

Hadiths related to current argument:

1-

  “He who imitates a people will be from among them (on the Day of
  Judgement).” Anonymous

2-

  [Abu Daawood] And in another narration, he  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa
  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) said: “The one who imitates
  people other than us (i.e., in faith) is not from us. Do not imitate
  the Jews or the Christians.” Anonymous

Again I arise a question here that what if I discover a day, say "pencil day" and I announce it's celebration every year. Since I am a Muslim other than Jewish and Christians thereby the peoples can follow me and celebrate this day. And as far as my knowledge is concerned, I don't think that the imitation of a Muslim is prohibited in Islam... So my argument says that the Ayahs and hadiths quoted above must be telling us something different.

What I think is that it may be disliked to attempt imitation and not Forbidden.


texts: Why does Surah Taubah start without Bismillah?

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Assalamualaikm Brothers/Sisters,

My question is that since all the Surahs of Quran start with bismillah, why doesn't Surah Taubah start with it?

An answer with reference to an authentic Hadith or so would be appreciated.

JazakallahuKhairan


texts: Is it ok to buy a vehicle via an equated monthly installment (EMI)?

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Is it ok to buy something via an equated monthly installment (EMI)? For example, I am planning to buy a vehicle which is of cost around 50,000(INR).

If I can't afford 50,000 outright, I have other option to buy a vehicle but EMI (paying monthly installments like 2,000(INR))

An equated monthly installment (EMI) is defined by Investopedia as:

  "A fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. Equated monthly installments are used to pay off both interest and principal each month, so that over a specified number of years, the loan is paid off in full."

You can read full detail on Wikipedia.


texts: If "that which intoxicates in large quantities" is haram, does that mean water is haram?

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As there are no direct verses in the Qur'an about smoking, I asked some people about "why is marijuana haram?"  In reply, the following hadith was quoted to me:

  "That which intoxicates in large quantities is prohibited in small quantities." (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, and others, with a sound chain of narrators)

So my question is, given that if someone drinks excessive of water than he/she risks death due to water intoxication, does this necessarily mean that water is also prohibited in small amounts?

Obviously this is absurd on the surface, because water isn't (and probably shouldn't) be haram, but how can this hadith be reconciled with the fact that water intoxication exists?


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Is there a solid definition of friendship in Islam, and way of making friends in Islam?

Are there specific references that we are abid to for making friends?

Please referencing Quran and Hadith with your answer.  Jazak-allah Khair!


texts: Why punishment for zina of a married woman is half than unmarried one?

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I would like to know why that punishment about zina of a married woman is half than unmarried one.
Surah 4, ayat 25, there's this

" (...) But once they are sheltered in marriage, if they should commit adultery, then for them is half the punishment for free [unmarried] women. This [allowance] is for him among you who fears sin, but to be patient is better for you. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (Sahih International)

Is there any hadith, logical explanation for this?
May Allah bless you all.


texts: Why Solaiman bin Dawud(a.s.) is the last prophet who enters the heaven? (Sunni view)

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I have heard that (according to Shia) it has been narrated from Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) that he said:

  Solaiman bin Dawood (a.s.) is the last prophet who enters the heaven
  (Jannah)

Initially do Sunni have any hadith regarding this matter?
Secondly if so, I wonder what the reason is that he will enter the
Jannah as the last prophet?

(Sunni view)


texts: Does a shower followed by wudu count as ghusl?

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I have heard that ghusl can be just a shower that has to cover all parts of your body, your head, nostril, etc.

If I first take a shower, with niyyat to do ghusl, and then I do wudu', does this count as ghusl?


texts: Who is entitled to diyya in case of parents killing their child?

texts: As far as I'm aware, at least some schools of law (in particular, the Shafiis) say that qisas does not apply in the case of a parent killing his/her child, and only diyya applies. I can't seem to find any sources outlining who is entitled to receive diyya in this case? I don't know how to determine the recipient of diyya/the people having the right to waive qisas in murder cases in general, but this particular constellation is probably different from other constellations.


texts: Who is answerable for adult who live with her sister?

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My wife brothers lives with us after their mother passed away last year. They have father but who deserted their mother and gave divorce.
There is no chance the adults will reconcile with their dad coz they blame father for the death etc and are stubborn
My question is, any act they do, wrong or illegal. Will we be held responsible in front of Allah as they are financially dependent on me and I have seen my marriage and family being damaged and I want to leave this agreement before my family break apart.


texts: Do I have to pay fidya (ransom) for masturbating during Ramadan?

texts: I have been masturbating at night during Ramadan. I ensure I do Ghusul afterwards, but do I also have to pay some Fidya or ransom?  Also, does the sin increase if it's done during Ramadan?should i do Ghusul before sehri or can i do it in the morning


texts: Will Allah ask about sins you asked forgiveness for?

texts: I heard that if Allah forgives someone, the sin will be erased from their book. But does that mean Allah will still ask about that sin on the day of judgement?


texts: was prophet Muhammed(PBUH) the only messenger to all mankind?

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i always thought that the prophet Muhammed(PBUH) was the only messenger for all mankind as that what i usually heard from Muslim apologists and as in this Hadith

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said, “I have been favored (by Allah) over all other Prophets with six (gifts which are): (i) I have been granted (the gift of uttering) the shortest expressions that bear the widest meanings, (ii) Allah made me victorious by means of awe, (by His frightening my enemies), (iii) the spoils of war were made lawful for me (iv) the earth was made for me (and my followers) a place for praying and a (means of) purification (i.e. one can pray in case there is no water through performing Tayammum (Dry Ablution, i.e. wiping one's hands with pure dust) (v) and I am the last of the Prophets.”[1]
He (peace be upon him) also said, “Every Prophet was sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.”

but then I heard that Noah(PBUH) and Adam(PBUH) were sent for the entire mankind of that time too, for example Noah(PBUH) prayed that all disbelievers to be destroyed and his prayer got answered and only people of his nations left, also for Adam(PBUH) it was only his nation so he was like a prophet for all mankind, so what is the difference between Muhammed(PBUH) being sent for all mankind and Noah(PBUH) and Adam(PBUH) being sent for all mankind.


texts: If the husband disappears without a trace, who is obliged to spend on his wife?

texts: What should a wife do if her husband has abandoned her but she wants to remarry? By this, I mean that a husband has disappeared without a trace and has been gone for a year. He has not left any maintenance for her. Are his family obliged to pay the maintenance? In any case,the wife now wants to remarry but how can she when she can't  divorce him because he is missing?


texts: How reliable is the quote "70 sins between you and [Allah] is much lighter than... just one sin between you and the people" by Sufyan al-Thawri?

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A WordPress blog makes this quote (citing this source, in Arabic, so I can't read it):

  وقال سفيان الثوري: إنك أن تلقى الله عز وجل بسبعين ذنباً فيما بينك وبينه أهون عليك من أن تلقاه بذنب واحد فيما بينك وبين العباد.
  Sufyan al-Thawri (may Allah have mercy on him) said:  “That you meet Allah (the exalted) with 70 sins between you and Him is much lighter than for you to meet Him with just one sin between you and the people.” [1-2]

I'm wondering if this quote is accurately attributed, i.e., Sufyan al-Thawri actually said (or wrote) this, and if so, is it reasonable to accept this as correct.  Wikipedia lists Sufyan al-Thawri as an early scholar and a "great hadith scholar", which alone gives him some credibility.  But perhaps there's more to it, e.g., being derived from the Qur'an or hadith.

Question: How reliable is this quote?


texts: Status of a sahir (one who practices magic)

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I've mostly seen the position expressed in this answer when it comes to magic: it is straightforward kufr. However, I have also read (but can't find a source now) that ash-Shafi'i differed from many other scholars in this regard, saying that sihr is only kufr when it involves words of kufr, and I think some similarly authoritative scholar (perhaps ash-Shafi'i as well; I cannot find a source for this either) was of the opinion that sihr only merits the death penalty if someone was killed by means of sihr, something other practitioners of sihr would be asked about regarding whether the spells used by the one who was on trial could kill someone.

This leads me to the following questions:

what are the notable opinions regarding sihr and kufr?
what are the notable opinions regarding a hadd for sihr?


texts: Can we make dua to ask for the highest point in Jannah (heaven)?


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Is it true that the Quran is a miracle of eternity?

What are the signs of miraculousness of the Qur'an now?

What is extraordinary in this book that I can now understand and wonder now?

If this is true, how can I today understand this miracle and believe in the religion of Islam by the Qur'an?


texts: What is considered part of the beard, and what hair on the face is not, and therefore permissible to shave or trim?


texts: How to check curse and how to remove curse

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The reason i asked this is because i pretty sure i was cursed , after thinking i know what the curse do , and after testing it , it happened .
( I don't know how i was cursed and who cursed me , i literally don't know ) .
But i'm trying not to be an idiot that have too high imagination and try to find the way to check curse in islam way , but i did not find any such article .
So i search how to remove curse in islam way at the internet , i find some , i tried , but it does not seemed to be worked because after testing , the curse , still exist .

Al-Qur'an mentioned about curse , but do Al-Qur'an mention anything about checking and removing curse ? If yes , how ?


texts: What is the authenticity of the hadith about Ja'far's tanned damsel in Paradise?

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دخلتُ الجنةَ، فإذا جاريةٍ أدماءَ، لعساءَ، فقلتُ : ما هذهِ يا جبريلُ ؟
فقال : إن الله تعالى عرفَ شهوةَ جعفرِ بنِ أبي طالبٍ للأَدِمَ
اللَّعِسَ، فخَلَقَ لهُ هذِهِ
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Ja'far in sources:
I entered Paradise and saw a damsel
with exceedingly tanned skin (Adma) and beautiful dark (red) lips, so
I asked Jibreel (Gabriel), "Who is this?" And he replied, "Indeed,
Allaah, The Exalted, knows what Ja‘far ibn Abi Taalib desires, and
that is tannd skin and dark (red) lips, so Allaah created this for
him.

I heard it was in Jami' al Saghir 4185 with sources from Tarikh Rafi and Fayd ul Ja'far. However, I was told it was in Mustradak al Hakim.
Question: What is the authenticity of this hadith? Is it in the Mustadrak as well?


texts: Is this a valid reason for rejecting a marriage proposal?

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In islam ..Allah has given right to  girl to accept or reject proposal of Marriage.. i need to ask..if girl reject a marriage propasal on basis ..that a boy is fat..(not much fat)..and not good in looking. which belongs to very rich and educated family...is it valid..rejection..???
Girls parents arr ready..for proposal...but girls father..asked girl.if you want to marry or not.??.
Just help me...is it valid rejection..


texts: What is the English meaning of this verse?

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I am trying to find out the English meaning of the verse underneath, Is there any special benefit if I practice this verse daily??

  fallaho khairul hafezao oha hua arhamur rahimin. fallaho khairul
  hafezao ohallahu khairul razikkin. innallaha huyarrazzaku jul kkuyatil
  matin.


texts: Does an action that Messenger of Allah did in private count as Sunnah?

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The Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) did things in private, some of which may have been narrated by his wives.

By private, I mean within boundaries of his home.

Do these count as Sunnah ?


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I understand that the common concept is that alcohol is is acceptable in islam, however I am struggling to see how we consider it 'haram' considering the phrases used in the quran.

  ... Indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah ], and divining arrows are from the work of Satan, so avoid it to be successful. — Quran 5:90

When we compare this to other parts of the quran such as the forbidding of eating pork we can see a difference in language - stronger more definitive language like 'forbidden' is used for example compared to less definitive language like 'avoid'.

  Prohibited/Forbidden to you are dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah - Quran 5:3

I realise that these are just two passages but I think most passages from the quran that I have found reflect this point.

In summary:

(1) in the quran why are there no references to alcohol being forbidden or haram and
(2) why should we consider it haram or not consider it haram
(3) Should we consider that drinking or taking other intoxicants is not recommended and should be avoided but is not forbidden like pork or non-halal meat.

Please try to explain this in the context of quran rather than hadith (because different denominations of islam consider different hadith and the quran is the main text of islam).


texts: Can I read/watch something that contains superpowers?

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I am very interested in such things and I know that you shouldn't watch what contains magic. But I want to know if superpowers would also be under that category of magic and are also prohibited.
Also, if there is a part of the story that is against Islam (I read a comic that contained prophecy) can I just skip that part and read the rest? The story is a Webtoon and it's called MicroHunter.
Allah knows best and I'm trying to improve. Thank you for reading.


texts: What does "test you through something of the game that your hands and spears [can] reach" (Qur'an 5:94) mean?

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O you who have believed, Allah will surely test you through something of the game that your hands and spears [can] reach, that Allah may make evident those who fear Him unseen. And whoever transgresses after that - for him is a painful punishment.
  Qur'an 5:94

I'm struggling to understand this.  Judging from other translations, it seems the word game is used in the sense of animals hunted for food (and not in the sense of Monopoly).  I don't own a spear, nor hunt for food.

Question: What does "test you through something of the game that your hands and spears [can] reach" mean?

I found this tafsir:

  Then Allah revealed the unlawfulness of game in the year of al-Hudaybiyyah, saying: (O ye who believe) in Muhammad and the Qur'an! (Allah will surely try you somewhat (in the matter) of the game) He will test you regarding the game you pursue on land (which ye take) of their eggs and little ones (with your hands and your spears) to catch wild animals in the year of al-Hudaybiyyah, (that Allah may know) that Allah may see (him who feareth Him in secret) and thus leave the game. (Whoso transgresseth) intentionally (after this) after Allah has decreed the requital and ruling of this, (for him there is a painful doom) a painful beating which will extend to his back and belly.
  Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs

This seems to be implying that hunting is haram, which I'm not sure is correct (e.g. Islam Q&A say "If you shoot the deer with the rifle and mention the name of Allaah, and hit the deer, and it dies from that shot, then it is halaal and it is permissible to eat it.").


texts: True meaning of triliteral root ta,mim,noon

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In many places in the Quran different internal states have been mentioned. One is any derivative from the triliteral root ta,mim,noon.

For example chapter 13, verse 28 where it says:

  الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُمْ بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ

Now this has been translated to a couple of meanings ranging from serenity to assuredness.

But these meanings are somehow not the same. Being assured in many situations might equal to having inner peace.

But there are times that you don't have inner peace, yet you are assured about the situation.

Could you please clarify the true, etymological meaning of this triliteral root?

Update:

By true I mean etymological meaning. A meaning that was dominant when the Quran was revealed to Muhammad.
For sources, please go to https://quran.com/13/28 and from settings menu, select all English translations. You'll see these translations:

are composed
find rest
are assured
find satisfaction
find peace
find comfort


texts: If 12th Rabi' al-awwal is the birthday of Prophet (s.a.w) then why Sunni brothers do madh e sahaba?

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In India on this date many groups(anjumans) come on street with green flag doing madh-e-sahaba.
As this is a birthday of prophet(s.a.w) why doing madh-e-sahaba?

I want to know why they do this. What is the purpose/significance of this?

One more side question why this day is also called barawafat?


texts: What are the terms of that which has reached Tawatur?

texts: Mutawatir is when a narration gains a huge amount of narrators that it being a lie has basically become impossible, in other words there would basically be no doubt in regards to it's authenticity.  But Tawtur has terms, and the terms have been split into Mutaffaq alaih/that which has been agreed upon, and Al Mukhtalaf Feeh/that which there is difference upon.  So the question is, what are the terms that fall under Mutaffaq Alaih (متفق عليه) ? and what are those terms which fall under Mukhtalaf feeh (مختلف فيه) ?


texts: what if I ask my husband that I don't want to stay with my in-laws as he is abroad? can I go and stay with my mother?

texts: Its been about 4 months for our marriage. I am staying with my In-laws, I am not allow to go outside with my father-in-laws permission not even to my mothers place and do anything. He verbally abuse me for being incapable for their son and I don't know how to read Quran properly, that I am a liar and good for nothing. He makes me feel bad about my self because of that I am losing my self confidence and self esteem. He tells he is always right and scold me for no reason. If I open my mouth he catches words and abuse me for that. he says bad about my family and me. Nobody is there to support me in front of him because their are scared of him. He always makes me feel awful and threatens me that he will ask his son to give me divorce. I am not allowed speak with my husband freely. I fear scared and depressed about all this but can't tell anyone, is not haram to stay in my mothers house till I get my visa. He calls me with different names and says I am mentally retreated. He doesn't my future children to be like me. Can In-laws abuse you?


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Assalamualaikum. I'm a 26 year old muslim man who's been in a relationship with a non muslim woman (Hindu) for 4 years. We have committed zina and want to marry each other.
The woman wants to marry me by accepting Islam , but wants to practice Hinduism as well.
I plan to marry this woman first by reverting her to Islam and start teachings of Islam and and our Prophet PBUH after marriage.
I would like to know the possibilities and conditions on which I can marry this non muslim woman.


texts: Are islamic Funds and/or ETF's really halaal investments?

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According to iShares:

  The MSCI World Islamic Index offers exposure to stocks from the MSCI
  World Index which comply with Shariah investment principles.

I don't get it, the ETF LSE:ISWD (ISHARES II PLC ISHARES MSCI WORLD ISLAMIC) has IBM as 1 of the companies.

On 2012/12/31, IBM had assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents of about $10 million USD.  I'm not saying that IBM does this, but what that would normally mean is that they have raw cash in a bank account earning interest, and/or short-term government bonds earning interest, which would normally go back into the business, i.e. consuming interest.

That is interest, which is haraam isn't it?  So how can LSE:ISWD be considered halaal?  Via the ETF, you end up being a partial owner of IBM don't you?  Which means you own a business which is consuming interest from cash in a bank account!

I mentioned IBM here for no particular reason.  I could have mentioned any of the companies listed in this ETF, and I would be surprised if any of them were not earning interest from cash in bank accounts...

For example, Intel is also in the list, who have about $8.5 million as cash possibly in banks and short-term government bonds, so chances are probably high that they are earning interest on that money which goes back into the company.

According to HSBC Amanah:

  HSBC Amanah is the Islamic financial services division of the HSBC
  Group. It's been specifically designed for investors who want to
  invest in equity markets in compliance with Shariah. And is uniquely
  positioned to understand, structure and deliver financial solutions
  that are compatible with the requirements of Islamic law.

Then there is HSBC Amana Freedom Funds which are supposedly halaal too.  In these funds you will find Apple, which based on their annual report, earned 1.03% interest on cash which they have in banks, and 0.77% interest on cash equivalents.  If we round it off to 1%, based on Apple having 10.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, they earned about 100,500USD of interest last year...

So my question, if you missed it, How are islamic funds/etf halaal investments?  I really don't see the halaal part...?


texts: Should we recite a surah in the last two rakat

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Asalamualikum,

When praying a 4 rakat Salah, whether it is sunnah or fard, do we recite a surah after reciting Fatiha on the third and fourth rakat ?

Does this apply to all 4 rakat salah?


texts: Considering the origins and the foundations of the yoga, can a muslim practice yoga as body activity instead as a set of tenets and beliefs?


texts: After sex shall we touch our son without Ghusl[Bath]

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I'm listening this from my elder's that don't touch or lift the children's without ghusl [taking bath] if couples had sex.
But I have one year old boy, Is this right to touch or feed him milk without taking bath If we had sex or Ghusl is Must to touch or feed to the child.
Can any one pls clear this.


texts: How many people were with Musa when he left Egypt?

texts: Are there any traditions regarding how many people Musa led out of Egypt after Firaun commanded him to leave?


texts: What is the difference between Usul-fiqh/Usul-Din and Quranic studies and Sharia and Islamic Studies?

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Is there actually any difference between Usul-Din and Usul-Fiqh?

Which one should I go for if want to become a mufti?


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I was listening to a lecture, scholar said in sahih al jami #59, prophet peace be upon him said he saw Allah in dreams. Just wanted to k ow if this hadees is actually there and is true or not?
I can not find sahih al jami online.


texts: The strictest school/denomination/section against usury ("interest")?

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What is the strictest school/denomination/section, in Islam, against usury ("interest")?

I mean to a school/denomination/section that not only forbids usury, but also forbids any "mechanism" to pass the forbiddance of it (forbiddance of R'bba).


texts: Convert to Islam and marriage related issues

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Asalam walekum

I am in great trouble , I need your help .

I am an Hindu divorce mother, my child's age is 9 and custody of child is with my ex husband.

I came to know about Islam from one of my friend who is Momidian  . I started listening to  bayan and reading about Islam,i following Islam as much I can and  I want to convert to Islam  ,can I covert into Islam?
My second concern is I want to marry one of my Muslim college friend he to wants to marry me
 please please guide me  according to shariah can I marry a Muslim man


texts: I suffer from waswas and when I was doing ghusl, I kept on struggling to remember if I did this 3x? or did I do this right? And I feel like when I was doing wudoo in my ghusl I don’t remember if I washed my nose 2x instead of 3 so after I did ghusl and dried and wore clothes I realised I might’ve done wudoo wrong, so is it permissible for me to perform wudoo again like I would for regular salah when I’m fully clothed or do I do ghusl again? Also I forgot if I gargled and washed my nose 3x so as soon as I got out of the bath I did that straight away 3x then I dried and wore clothes and performed wudoo again, is my ghusl correct?


texts: Where did the concept of Allah being everywhere come from?

texts: It is very clear that Allah is not everywhere rather He is above the heavens and the earth, beyond the creation/not within the creation (Hadith in Muslim).  So I wonder, where did the concept of Allah being everywhere come from? And when did it begin?


texts: What's the literal meanings of the word "Imam"?

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I'd like to know what the potential meaning(s) of this word "Imam"? Or are this ones described by Mustafa Khattab (in the *) possible and enough.

For example in the aya 17:71 we have:

  ˹Beware of˺ the Day We will summon every people with their leader. * So
  whoever will be given their record in their right hand will read it
  ˹happily˺ and will not be wronged ˹even by the width of˺ the thread of
  a date stone.

  Other meanings include: with their record of deeds, or their prophet, or their scripture.

[DR. MUSTAFA KHATTAB]

Edit: Its not a duplicate since the question its about the used Arabic manuscript and its potential meanings according to the Islamic perspective.


texts: I am addicted to masturbating, will god forgive me?

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I love Allah. I am a very religious person. I love people and try to help them as much as I can, but I masturbate. I tried it one day and ever since that day I can't stop. When I first started, I didn't know it was wrong, but now it's too late. I try to do good deeds and repent and pray and fast, but the thought of letting Allah down makes me want to cry. The only time I don't do it is in Ramadan.

I am addicted to masturbating and I don't think I could ever stop. Will Allah forgive me?


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We all know about the famous verses at Surat Al-Kahf, 23 - 24:

وَلَا تَقُولَنَّ لِشَيْءٍ إِنِّي فَاعِلٌ ذَٰلِكَ غَدًا
And do not say of anything: Surely I will do it tomorrow,
إِلَّا أَن يَشَاءَ اللَّهُ
Except [when adding], "If Allah wills."

While this is mentioned in the Quran, does it really mean it is obligatory? Or is it just a warning which should get us out of the bad habit of saying I will do so and so and being absolute confident about the future?
Is saying "in sha Allah" on every intended act obligatory?
In this Arabic fatwa it seems to explain that it is mustahab (recommended), and not wajib:

ولكن ذلك ليس بواجب. وبالتالي فلا لوم في تركه
But that is not Wajib, therefore there is no blame for leaving it.

I do not find any backups of the claim that it is not wajib in their text. They just say it isn't.


texts: Is it permitted to pray for the guy whom I love to get him as life partner? What is the best way to pray?

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I am Fatema from Bangladesh. I love a boy and he also loves me. We got close many times, but never engaged in sex and keep praying to the Almighty to keep us together through to marriage, in a halal way.

Recently, he has gone to UK for study purposes.  His family is planning for his marriage over there.  He is the eldest son of his family.  His family needs urgent financial support from him and he cannot deny the responsibility to his family.  I also don't want him to deny that. But I also don't want to lose him, although I am unable to move to UK. The situation is too difficult. I don't know what to do: only one door is open, and that door is to pray to the Almighty. It will be possible only if Allah lets a miracle happen.

How should I pray to get him as my husband?


texts: Rules regarding about crossing the prayer.

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AssalamuAlaykum O-rahmatullah O-barokatuh!
When some one is praying can we cross?
Give me some proofs of the hadith, JazacAllah-khair!
Assalamu'Alaykum O Rahmatullah O Barokatuh!


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Eating with Left hand is Haram, in that concern I want to know that:

Is taking Tea with using Tea-cup from left hand is haram?


texts: Why is there a repetition in Surat Al-Kafiroon?

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I checked 2 mushaf and internet, and as far as I can see, 3rd ayah and 5th ayah of Surat Al-Kāfirūn are exactly the same. On the other hand, 3rd ayah translated as;

  Nor are you worshippers of what I worship

and 5th ayah translated as

  Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship.

What is the cause of the difference in translation of these two ayahs?


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I was wondering why do Qaris get the independence of adding extra texts to 12:23 of the noble Quran? I am adding a link to Qari Abdul Basit's recitation.
https://youtu.be/kBII2vQ4aNU?t=127 Timestamp [2:07]


texts: Does punishment in the worldly life replace punishment in the hereafter?

texts: If a believer is to commit a sin and they get punished for it in the worldly life, do they get punished for it in the grave and whats to come afterwards?


texts: If a child who is 7 years old and has not reached the age of puberty realizes that something is bad and unfair and still does so, is it written as sin

texts: If a child who is 7 years old and has not reached the age of puberty realizes that something is bad and unfair and still does so, is it written as a sin and a bad act even though he is a child?


texts: I'm deaf and my mind started to play music while I was doing ghusl and this is what I'm struggling with now. I'm worried if my ghuls is valid or invalid this always happens to me and it makes me worried sometimes. Please answer me in simple way also fast. I'm very impatient for a answer


texts: To what extent should one forgive others for the sake of Allah?

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I am curious as what would be an islamic approach to this situation. You have been friends with someone since you were kids, yet one day he betrayed you. You discontinue being friends with them.

1) Should you still be friends with this person, forgive for Allah? If so, to what extent?

2) how do you know he won't do it again, is this naive or wise?

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّ مِنْ أَزْوَاجِكُمْ وَأَوْلَادِكُمْ عَدُوًّا لَّكُمْ >فَاحْذَرُوهُمْ ۚ وَإِن تَعْفُوا وَتَصْفَحُوا وَتَغْفِرُوا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ - 64:14

  O you who have believed, indeed, among your wives and your children are enemies to you, so beware of them. But if you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.


texts: is giving and taking of interest haraam in islaam?

texts: mostly people take interest from banks and use them in useless work and says that its o.k.Please specify the verses of quran which says it is wrong.


texts: As-salamu `alaykum. During the night, when I am sleeping, I get this strange sensation that almost paralyses my whole body and prevents me waking up. The worst thing is that during that time, I think something is having sexual intercourse with me. I would like to ask if it is Satan causing this to happen, and if so, how can I fight against this bad thing?


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This is a simple  philosophical question yet I'm not really sure about how to explain the answer : "Is God careful?"

There are only two possible truth to this "yes" and "no". I don't know which one is the correct answer but If you really know it then you should be able to explain the why.

If you agree the answer is "yes", how come? God sees everything, hears everything, knows everything, God even knows the unseen (the future), it is not possible for God to make any mistake at all. For him everything that happened was already according to his plan. Otherwise it would not had happened. Maybe he actually doesn't even need to be careful at all.

But on the other hand, if you answer "no" then it is like saying "God is not careful at all", it is like implying an insult to God. And if you think about it, is there really anyone who is more careful than God?

To support your answer please quote the verses from the Quran. And to make things clear, I do not accept hadits as a reference for the answer for this question, UNLESS the hadith is trying to explain furthermore the verse quoted in the answer and not trying to be the direct reference for the answer (the direct reference can only be from the Quran)


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What is the literal meaning of Sallallahu?

Would it be right if I say 'Allah's salah/salat', which means Allah's blessings, Mercy.


texts: The Prophet's last sermon : can anybody provide a link to the hadith source (English)?

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I was trying to find a hadith source to the last sermon of the Prophet. Can anybody provide me with a source from Bukhari or Muslim, or any other of the 6 major hadith collections. Kindly provide a source that can be viewed online.

There are some references that mention the hadith number. Unfortunately, I can't find any online hadith portal that uses that system. They usually use 'book name followed by the hadith number inside the book' system.


texts: Is there a difference between Qiyamah and Akhirah?

texts: What is Yaumul Qiyamah mentioned in 2:85? Why is it also mentioned in the same verse the term Akhirah?


texts: Is there an equivalent to the Christian charismatic movement in Islam?

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According to Wikipedia:

The charismatic movement is the international trend of historically mainstream Christian congregations adopting beliefs and practices similar to Pentecostalism. Fundamental to the movement is the use of spiritual gifts (charismata).
Among Anglicans, the charismatic movement emerged in 1958; it reached Lutherans and Presbyterians in 1962. Among Roman Catholics, it spread around 1967. Methodists became involved in the charismatic movement in the 1970s.

In my own words, the charismatic movement emphasizes "spiritual gifts" (such as healing, prophecy, speaking in tongues, etc. -- see 1 Corinthians 12 for a more exhaustive list) and "ecstatic/mystical experiences" (such as the baptism with the Holy Spirit). In more extreme congregations, people may even display very extreme and odd behaviors, such as shaking or trembling violently, behaving like animals, etc.
Is there anything like this in  Islam?


texts: I have a question that weather masturbation is allowed or not in Islam or not. what are the conditions if a man or woman masturbate and if not how is one to prevent itself from doing it.