texts: How is the begining of century considered?

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At the beginning of every century Allah will send to this ummah someone who will renew its religious understanding.”
  Narrated by Abu Dawood (4291); classed as saheeh by as-Sakhkhaawi in al-Maqaasid al-Hasanah (149) and by al-Albaani in as-Silsilah as-Saheehah (no. 599).

Does the counting starts after death of prophet? Or after end of raashidun caliphate?

I'm asking this because during siege of kaaba in 80's they used the above hadith and the day was muharram 1, 1400 hijri and declared a person named muhammad as mahdi


texts: Is there a flaw in the Kalam Cosmological argument?

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Why doesn't this argument work for the cosmological argument for atheism?

1.)Anything that exists needs a cause (Check) ✔

2.)The Universe needs a cause (Check)✔ we know that, because the universe is running down, and something that is running down must have started at some point. The second law of thermodynamics states that the universe is running out of usable energy and if you doubt this, look in the mirror you’re aging and running down just like everything else.

3.)So there is a First Cause (Check)✔

4.)The First Cause requires a decision to initiate a effect (Check)✔

5.) The First Cause is an unintelligent impersonal unconsciousness, which has only the ability to decide whether to create the universe or not create the universe spontaneously out of itself, so a Yes and No decision. When (5.) means Yes and No, It means that it is impersonal as to a frog which can only decide a limited amount of things, e.g to eat the bug or not eat the bug.(❓❓❓)

6.)Therefore Allah does not exist.(❓❓❓)

Now why does this argument not work? How should a Muslim respond to this?


texts: Accidentally took steam for few seconds while fasting

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Bismillah,
Peace be upon you all.
I Accidentally took steam when I came home.
My father was taking steam and when I came back home, I sat in front of the steamer and took few inhalations. The steam consists of Vicks vaporizer.
I sat for hardly few seconds and then realized I am fasting. I discontinued taking it.
Is my fast invalid now. If not what's the way to fix this.


texts: is it allowed to draw a face with only eyes?

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Assalamualaikum,
I've been drawing for almost 3 years and recently I read somewhere that drawing humans isn't allowed.
But I wanted to know if I draw a face with only eyes and I don't draw the nose or mouth,would it be haram?
You can answer with a simple yes or no if you'd like ^^


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In the Qur'an, God exhorts us to "ask the people of the message if you do not know. [al-'Anbya' 7]"  Taken literally and in context, "the people of the message" in this ayah seems to be referring to the ahl ul-kitab.  I have, however, often seen it quoted as a clear Qur'anic evidence supporting and/or commanding the practice of taqlid.

How authentic is this claim?  In particular, I would like to know if there are any direct correlations between 21:7 and taqlid in either the hadith literature or any of the major tafsir.


texts: I missed the four rakath sunnath salat before dhuhr, should I perform that later according to Hanafi madhab?

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I entered the mosque during the time of iqamath of Dhuhr salat, so I joined the congregation and prayed the fard salat and then prayed two rakath of sunnah salat. So should I perform the four rakath of sunnah salat later?

According to Hanafi madhab, is it better to make up the four rakaths of sunnah salat later?


texts: Can I walk people while they are trick or treating?

texts: I know its haram to celebrate Halloween, but my little brother and sister still do it. Since they are young, my dad wants me to watch them and I might have to walk with them as they are trick or treating. Is this haram? Is it also haram to pass out candy to the kids?


texts: Is it sunnah to put hands on chest/heart after shaking hands?

texts: I have seen people putting their right hand on chest or heart (I don't know exactly) after shaking hands and saying salam. Is this sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ?


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I am in my early twenties. Sometimes I wake up after my alarm clock goes off without feeling anything but whenever I check my pants, I feel like part of it is either cold or wet (it is really hard in these scenarios for me to properly identify whether it is cold or wet which is confusing) but without any stains or anything. Usually, I know when I have wet dreams (in those scenarios I wake up immediately after my discharge, and there are stains in my pant as well as I can surely tell that my pants are wet).
At this stage, I am not sure whether those cold/wet scenarios are from my sweating (I do sweat at night often) or miniature versions of wet dreams. What should I do in this scenario? Do I need to perform ghusl and wash my pants? Or do I just go about performing usual daily activities
Thanks


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Judaism came around about 1800BC
From the study of historic paintings, carvings, sculptures etc it seems that humanity only tapped into monotheism recently as the historic art based upon religion showed little to no signs of monotheism.
Also before Judaism there were long periods of time where a vast amount of the population would worship idols, numerous Gods or no Gods at all because of little understanding of monotheism. There were long periods of time without monotheism it seems and those living in areas where monotheism was not practised may have been doomed from birth. Even if there were messengers somewhere it seems that they came after long periods of time and only impacted small populations.
What came before Judaism? Were there any messengers or prophets  who taught monotheism? How long were the periods?


texts: Knowing pre cum happened after finished a prayer. Should I have to pray again. Or the finished prayer is fine


texts: Might my Muslim classmates be offended by nude art in a presentation?

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I am giving a presentation in a language class, and have chosen the topic of French artist Henri Matisse. As part of the presentation I will be showing images of his paintings and drawings. Some of my classmates are muslim and I know that Islam has some rules about exposure to nudity, but I don't understand them well.

Might my Muslim classmates be offended or upset by seeing Matisse's nude art in a presentation?

Examples:
Carmelina (1903)

Blue Nude (1952)

Nude with oranges (1951)


texts: I have been having problems controlling my intentions while doing good deeds. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on making sure that my intention is pure. Thank you.


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Based on the hadith, in Jannah, you will have everlasting happiness and you will get anything you want. But the real question is, what happens if two people have contradictory desires? For example, two people see a tree with green leaves. The first guy wishes the green leaves turn yellow. But the second guy wishes that the leaves stay green. What happens then?

And also, will we have our haram worldly desires in Jannah? For example, let's say I was sadistic and I have this intense desire to hurt people for my own pleasure. But just for the sake of Allah, I refrain from hurting people. Will I be able to fulfill my sadistic desires in Jannah?

I always had my own theory of what Jannah might be like. According to my theory, everyone in Jannah will be living in their own "bubble" or in other words, their own "dimension". So if you see someone you know, then that's not really the actual person. That's just a "copy" of that person living in your dimension. So if you kill that person, he/she is not really dead. It just means that the person got wiped out of your dimension. The real person however, is just living in their own dimension. But this is just a theory I came up with.


texts: How to wash feet for Ablution at a workplace? Is Prayer valid without washing feet?

texts: I want to offer prayers regularly but my office infrastructure does not have any wudu (ablution) arrangements. I can't wash my feet and that is my main doubt. Is my prayer valid without washing my feet or not?


texts: I complained by accident will I still be tested by Allah(SWT)?

texts: I had bad thoughts and thought that I was complaining I was saying I just want to live a better life but I thought I wasn't complaining will I still be held accountable for it?


texts: Would a peace treaty between Israel and the Muslim nations be religiously permissible?

texts: Perhaps at some time in the future, Israel, the Palestinian National Authority, and the Arab League will make a treaty to divide the land of Palestine/Israel into a state of Palestine and a state of Israel. Let's assume this also gives Palestine sovereignty on top of the Haram esh-Sharif hill. Is there any religious prohibition on such a treaty?


texts: Do the phrases: "Allah ul-Akbar", and; "Allahu Akbar", have the same meaning?

texts: I am learning Arabic, and I was wondering if there is a difference.


texts: Did prophet Lut become a prophet after Allah's covenant with Ibrahim?

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Ibn Kathir mentions in stories of prophet that Lut is nephew of Ibrahim.

Question: Did he become prophet after Allah's covenant with ibrahim?

  And also from my offspring, but my covenant does not extend to the evildoers Quran 2:124


texts: Do i owe the court costs even though it has not been ordered by a court

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I owe a family member somemoney. The amount is £100 but i refused to pay it. So the family member took the matter to court which costs him £5000. The court ordered that I pay him £100. So he is upset that he has paid £5000 to get what he was initially asking for.
Will i be asked about it on the day of judgement? Even though it has not been ordered that i pay the costs of him bringing the matter to court.


texts: After recently starting to earn a salary, when do I need to pay zakat?

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I have few doubts in mind regarding Zakat.

1) I have started earning Salary since February 2017 and it's Ramadan now, so I need to know when do I need to pay Zakat for the salary which is getting accumulated since February 2017?

2) Also I would like to know that Zakat is paid on wealth above nisab. So is the Zakat paid on the wealth which is only above nisab or the whole wealth including Nisab?


texts: Will a murderer remain in Hell forever, despite being a Muslim?

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I was told that provided that you are a muslim even if you are thrown into hellfire you will eventually be removed. SO my question is that about those who killed a soul intentionally and they are muslim are they going to be remove from fire after they had been thrown into it?
Because there is verse in An-Nisa that says:

وَمَن يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُّتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَآؤُهُۥ جَهَنَّمُ خٰلِدًا فِيهَا وَغَضِبَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَلَعَنَهُۥ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُۥ عَذَابًا عَظِيمًا
But whoever kills a believer intentionally -  his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him and has prepared for him a great punishment.
 Quran 4:93

Please i need additional explanation about it.


texts: What is the reasoning behind the opinion of jumaah before dhuhr?

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I know there are 2 opinions regarding the starting time of jumaah:

coincides with duhr and
before duhr.

This Fatwa on islamqa kind of discusses both but in a biased direction. I am trying to understand about the second opinion, which is agreed by Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh. The islamqa link discusses the 'flaws' in their references and does not explain why Ibn Hanbal(or ibn Raahawayh) came to that conclusion in the first place.

Also, what is the maximum extent before duhr can jumaah be offered?


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Is using fake details online allowed? Sometimes companies ask for unnecessary information such as your phone number and sometimes they don't even need your name. Can I just put some fake details?

What about creating an online persona?


texts: According to the Hanafi school, how do you complete missed rakah in congregation prayer?

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How do you complete missed rakah in congregation prayer.  I would like to know the rules according to the Hanafi school of thought, since it is  prevalent  in our region.

What I am aware of is that, if you are able to "join the prayer" before the imam gets up from the ruku position, then you have not missed that rakah. But what does it mean to "join the prayer". Can I join the prayer without reading thana, Ta'awwudh, tasmiyah, Al-faatiha and the additional surat? Are the rules of joining the prayer different for non-silent prayers such as fajr, magrib, isha?

Please explain all the situations i.e., if I join in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th rakat for fajr, asr, magrib and isha prayers, since they involve different no of rakah and also because asr salah is silent.


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Is there such a report in which the Black Stone is the depository of the written Primordial Covenant? Supposedly it was related from Aisha RA according to the article right here at footnote 17. Unfortunately the authors fell short of quoting the exact report.
Can someone help find the report from the source offered? Are there other sources in which this report is found and is it authentic?


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What is the Islamic or Qur’anic definition of who is a martyr?

What are the criteria required to be fulfilled in order to count a person as a martyr for Allah?


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I don't understand why God choose 12 month per year why not 53 10 9
because 12 is a special number we know with the qur'an that 1 month means one lunar cycle and there is exactly 12 lunar cycle EVERY year
I don't understand since our hijri calendar doesn't care about solar year
and also I don't understand why some people claimed that prophet was following a solar year in the early days of Islam
I am not sure if this calendar is the right
can you help me explaining why 12? maybe there is other reason


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Could masters force a female slave to have sex with them if they did not want to?
Could a master forcefully marry his slave?
What is the legal status of a child between a slave and her master?
Is a master obligated to write a contract of manumission with his slave if the slave wanted it?
What happens if the slave is married before he?


texts: Does my fajr namaz count if I prayed 20 mins before sunrise?

texts: I have a quick question regarding about namaz timings:  Does my fajr namaz count if I prayed at 4:58 am and sunrise was at 5:18 a.m.


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I'm not sure if this is just a coincidence, but there are two similar usages of the word "hijra":

Hijrah... is the migration or journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to... Medina, in the year 622. -- Wikipedia
Hijra... is a term used in South Asia... to refer to transgender individuals who were assigned male at birth. ... The word "hijra" is an Urdu word derived from the Semitic Arabic root hjr in its sense of "leaving one's tribe," and has been borrowed into Hindi. -- Wikipedia

Given the fact that the second version of "hijra" is Urdu, which has many similarities with Arabic, and it seems to have a related original meaning, it seems plausible there's a link between the two usages.
Question: Is there a relationship between the word "hijra" (migration of Muhammad) and "hijra" (South Asian term for transgender people)?


texts: I was washing my right hand, using my left hand while I was washing the hand the water that was dripping from the right hand fell onto the left hand and I washed the right hand with some used water mixed in it, is my wudu valid.


texts: is developing websites where users can add image gallery haram?

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Hello i'm a web developer and i wanted to know if it was haram to develop websites where users and admin would add images, the images are for cultural events.

ps; i will not be taking pictures, not adding pictures, but i would give the tool
Baraka allaho fikoum


texts: What is the Islamic response to the atheist demand for 'proof' of God?

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Can a Muslim prove to an atheist or an infidel that God actually exists?

As far as I know most atheists will argue that since they can't hear, see or feel God then He doesn't exist.


texts: Can I reserve my favorite graveyard / burial ground / cemetery for myself?

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There is a similar question out there which asks if one can make arrangements for his grave in particular. But, my question is different.

I've heard from people who say, some old people told to their young ones that "Dear, If I die, please bury me in that graveyard next to that xxx street." And some other people saying the same but with this thing in the end "because that seems good and beautiful".

Is this sort of behavior allowed in Islam?


texts: Why do words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra unpronounced letter waw in them?

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I've noticed that in many masaahif ("mushafs"), certain words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra, unpronounced letter waw in them, such as Surah Baqarah, verse 3:

The fifth word here is pronounced "salah," although the waw with the small alif above it is pronounced as an alif, not a waw.

What's up with that? I recall one of my Arabic teachers mentioning that it's not permissible to rewrite words in the Qur'an (for cases like this -- removing silent letters), because the sahaba all agreed to write it this way during the time of Uthman. (That's tangential, it doesn't need to be discussed here.)


texts: What happens to animals after they die according to Islam?

texts: I would like to know if there is any Islamic evidence on the fate of animals after they die.


texts: Books with images after removing the images

texts: I know that drawn pictures are not permissible in islam but i read a book which has pictures so i erase those pictures and then read the book. Is it wrong for me to do so? It should be noted that i read history books and i read them mainly because i find them very interesting, informative as well as fun to read. Additionally i also intend to study history in university. Secondly, is it permissible to read books which have a picture only on their cover so i just remove that picture and then i read the book. Lastly, i read both of these types of books by downloading them free from the internet but that is obviously wrong but this is a different case because if i actually purchase these books wouldn't i be encouraging the use of pictures. On the other hand if i download them for free i am not promoting the use of images.


texts: Education consultant earnings are halal or not?

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I am an education consultant. I make admissions of students in the colleges of their choices and charge them money of which all the money goes to the concerned college and I get only a small amount.some colleges take direct admission and some conduct examinations to short list the students. If a student is weak and cannot pass the examination then I make some other intelligent student give the examination on behalf of the weak student and after getting the result the weak student gets admission into the college. For this process, I charge the weak student money of which a greater part goes to the college and the intelligent student and I get only a small amount. Is this money haram for me? This process takes place with the knowledge and consent of the weak student,his/her parents,the intelligent student and sometimes the college concerned. but the colleges are not informed always due to security reasons.
Is my earning in this process haram? please help me.


texts: Do we say "assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah" after the fard prayer if our intention is to continue to sunnah nafl prayer?

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For example after we finish our four fards of Isha Salah. We have a choice to make 2 sunnahs. When we get to our fourth rakat of Isha do we say "assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah" facing to right then left, or do we skip this part and save it until after we do two Sunnah rakats?

Next question is do we state our intentions to do two sunnahs before the first rakat Fard, or after we finish with the four Fard?


texts: Is it possible to take a break from Islam just to get a better notion about this world and maybe islam too?

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Is there something in Islam that gives a believer a time to think about this world and Islam, to travel, to speak with people from all religions and all cultures, to gather information from the deepest secrets from many stems on this planet?

In this time the muslim will stop praying, do forbidden things according to Islam but with precaution (e.g. I won't drink alcohol till I get into a coma), and will be open to everything the cultures will provide for him/her to eat or drink.

Because I have done a lot of correct things my father taught me since I was a child without really believing in it for 10 years straight. Since that time I've noticed that there little to no muslims in the western hemisphere that fully obey the Quran and the hadiths mentioned in Buchari and Muslims. E.g. muslims that listen to non-muslim music, even in my own family, family members who married with non-muslims who did some things that are prohibited before their marriage, muslims who take loans with riba with them knowing it. And litteraly I don't want to be a semi-muslim. I just want to be a good muslim or just not a muslim but still have respect for the religion. I just need to take time to fully obey to Allah if he exists and make sure that Islam isn't an idea created by men.


texts: Is it haram or halal to do research for bug bounty programs and is the prize money halal?

texts: There are many bug bounty programs like Microsoft, Google, ZDI etc. is it Halal to do personal research and look for bugs in bounty programs and is prize money halal ?


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Is there a reason behind pig/pork/boar being forbidden in Islam?

What is this reason? How is it justified, and what are the benefits of it in day-to-day life?


texts: Does a Muslim have to pray all the prayers that he left out?

texts: If a Muslim wasn't used to pray and then he started and never left a prayer, does he need to pray all prayers he has previously left or Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will forgive him?


texts: Are there sunnah prayers before Asr and Isha?

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I read Hadith sunnah prayers are : 2 before fajr 4 before zuhr 2 after 2 after Maghrib 2 after Isha
But I was taught those and also 4 rakat before asr and Isha and when I go to the mosque at those times people do this too. which I assumed were sunnah and I have been praying them with the sunnah intention
What to do? I’m confused


texts: Is it permissible to wash Ihraam-towels with scented products before Hajj?

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It is generally prohibited to wear perfumes and deodorants after you've worn the Ihraam, see this fatwa for example http://www.islamandquran.org/fatwas/using-perfume-deodorant-during-hajj-or-umrah.html.

What if someone washes the towels of Ihraam before Hajj and that leaves behind some fragrance/odor of the detergent or soap? What if you try out the Ihraam before Hajj and body-odor, sweat or perfume can be felt? Would it be OK to use such towels without deodorizing them first?


texts: How much do I have to modify a pig until it is not unclean anymore?

texts: Imagine the world of genetics. We can do amazing things and one of them is to modify the genes of animals. Now imagine I could modify a pig in a way that the result is more like a cow and not like a pig. For simplicity use a percent scale from 100% cow to 100% pig. In between would be a cig (mixture of cow and pig 50%-50%). Where is the treshold that allows you to eat the resulting animal?


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From Mohammad Sakib Arifin's answer to Why are women not allowed to go out alone even in today's society?:

  Shia view: According to mainstream Shia scholars, it is permissible for a woman to travel alone.

Based on the author's track record on this site, I suspect it's a correct claim, but...

Question: Which mainstream Shia scholars say it's permissible for a woman to travel alone?

Googling revealed inconsistent posts on ShiaChat, and I'm not sure how much I can trust them.  Googling site:sistani.org woman travel and site:leader.ir woman travel didn't reveal any easy, general answers.


texts: Can't understand this hadith about Jihad

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I'm new to this forum and today while reading Al Muwatta i came upon this hadith.

Imam Malik's Muwatta Book 021 hadith n. 10
Can somebody explain to me the meaning of this hadith:

  Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Abu Bakr as-Siddiq was sending armies to ash-Sham. He went for a walk with Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan who was the commander of one of the battalions. It is claimed that Yazid said to Abu Bakr, "Will you ride or shall I get down?" Abu Bakrsaid, "I will not ride and you will not get down. I intend these steps of mine to be in the way of Allah." Then Abu Bakr advised Yazid, "You will find a people who claim to have totally given themselves to Allah. Leave them to what they claim to have given themselves. .You will find a people who have shaved the middle of their heads, strike what they have shaved with the sword "I advise you ten things: Do not kill women or children or an aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place. Do not slaughter sheep or camels except for food. Do not burn bees and do not scatter them. Do not steal from the booty, and do not be cowardly."

I just can't understand the meaning of this part:

  "You will find a people who have shaved the middle of their heads, strike what they have shaved with the sword"

I think it's related to monks, but i'm really not sure about it.
As far as i know Abu Bakr commanded not to kill anyone and leave in peace women, children, aged men and people who retire in worship places, and so did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him)
Can somebody explain that part to me? Maybe I'm just to tired and sleepy to understand it. Also notice that I'm not native arabic speaker.. i mean i speak arabic with my parents but it's a sort of dialect (north african who lives in Europe )


texts: Is this hadith authentic: "Everything has a polish, which takes away rust. The polish of the heart is dhikr."

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explanation of this hadith and Could you provide the exact translation and reference for this hadith
"Everything has a polish, which takes away rust. The polish of the heart is dhikr."?
and is it a sahih hadith?


texts: Saying Wallahi when having bad thoughts about family members

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Aoa
Sometimes I get bad thoughts in my head about my family members, for example "Wallahi (I swear to Allah) I hope that something bad happens to them." I do not mean anything like this and worry that this might make something horrible happen to them. My question is what should I do to stop these thoughts and whether I need to do something different as I keep saying Wallahi for horrible things in my thoughts.
Thanks so much
May Allah forgive us and guide us on the right path


texts: If shirk comes through waswaas, do we get accountable for it?

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Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu,

I know that if waswaas of a bad thought is something you dont get accountable for. But what if it's about shirk thoughts?
Also how do you know if a thought is from yourself or shaytaan?


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I know maybe it's not a unfamiliar question in the Internet. I listened Islamic scholars such as Dr. Zakir - The idea that I've is that the names were created by humans to make more easy process's in identifying Al-Quran parts in which the Quran is involved... Such as praying, referencing more easily some part of te Al-Quran  to a friend... But since I'm skeptic by nature, I would like to know different answers than my own.

How were the Surahs of the Qur'an named?

Even if they're just different views, and different scientific hypothesis, I would like to know them.


texts: Credit card debt as revert (is this riba?)

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I just reverted to Islam. I am in a bit of a pickle. When I was not a Muslim I used American Express during my times as a student and I did not have that much money for a while. Which is why I have a credit card debt on my American Express card. However, I have not used the card since I reverted. I pay a small amount every month and in roughly 10 months my debt will be gone. This has not impacted my credit score and I have not missed a payment. I am worried this counts as Riba? Even though all sins are forgiven when you convert to Islam. I am still worried I am committing a major sin.
I talked to my husband and he does say it is okay. I would just like an experts opinion.
Ive also asked Allah for forgiveness and I have made dua for this. I also read
Please note I converted 8 days ago and I have not used my credit card since I converted and I have only been paying it off.
I also read the text below, which I believe tells me if I have stopped and also did not know it was a sin before converting and now I am trying my hardest to pay it off. That me repenting and stopping (hopefully means I am forgiven?)
"… So whoever has received an admonition from his lord and desists may have what is past, and his affair rests with Allah."
and: ... "But if you repent, you may have your principal – [thus] you do no wrong, nor are you wronged.”


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I found that in some cultures or religions people think that the number 13 is an unlucky number,
I'm wondering if this is accepted in Islam or not? and why?


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In many verses of the Qur'an, Allah speaks positively about the Ahl-al-kitab (i.e., People of the Book).  For example, Muslims can eat their food and marry their women under certain conditions.

However, according to Quran 5:72-75, people who believe in the Trinity are disbelievers; this includes mainstream Christians (Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, etc.).  This makes me think that Trinitarian Christians (i.e., those who believe in the Trinity) are not considered Ahl-al-kitab.

This motivates my question:

Question: Are Christians who believe in the Trinity considered People of the Book?


texts: What is right age for children to start fasting?

texts: In the month of Ramadan everyone would fast seeing which children are tempted to fast. So can anyone put some light on this question of mine that when is the right age for children to start fasting?


texts: Can a woman marry a man her mother milk-fostered?

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Consider the following Condition
If there are two women(sisters) let we name 'A' and 'B'. Woman A has three sons and woman B has two daughters.Woman B gave milk to woman A's first son.

Question : Is nikah halal for the first son of woman A to marry woman B's second daughter??


texts: What does it mean to "strive with wealth and lives" as mentioned in the quran?

texts: It is mentioned in 61:11 surah As-Saf. What does it really mean to strive with wealth and lives? Does it mean to make more wealth and give it in charity? Does it mean to strive and struggle in general?


texts: Will our soul remember what we did in this world?

texts: ALHAMDULLILLAH I am happy for having this kind of life but one question went in my mind will I remember my family, my friend or other people.


texts: I found many people in our country to use the term "Saving your own life is Farz" but I am curious about the authenticity of this statement. Is this statement backed up by any hadith or quran? Any reference to this will be much appritiated.


texts: Is there a sect in Islam that follows the the Quran to the exclusion of hadith?

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In christianity protestants are Sola scriptura.

Is there a similar muslim group who follow the same kind of belief that the Quran is all that needed, and disregard other texts (such as Hadith)?


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In Ibn Hajar Haytami's list of "enormities", item 111 is:

  Dying the beard or hair black for other than jihad or the like.

(Also mentioned at Islam Q&A.)

Question: Does dying one's beard or hair black play a role in jihad?

I'm not sure how reliable this enormity is.  The answers to Can I dye my beard or hair black? don't list jihad as an exception to the ruling against dying one's hair and/or beard black.


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Questions:

How many sajda are there in Quran?
And which para they are available?


texts: Is school/work a valid excuse for missing jummah

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I'm currently still in school and am not allowed out unless it's lunch time (which occurs before jummah) and because of this I am forced to miss jummah more than 3 times in a row. Am I a kafir of Fasiq because of this?

I go to jummah everytime when I do not have school (holidays etc.).


texts: I have just recently heard about Zoroastrianism. I was curious to see what it was and surprised because a lot of the beliefs are similar to Islam for example monotheism, heaven/hell, prayer in a certain direction, originating from the Middle East, 5 times a day prayer, good vs evil, judgment after death, etc. A savior figure is also believed to come towards the end of times. It came before Islam where Zoroaster claimed he had a divine vision and therefore he began teaching others of monotheism. I have never heard of him before and I don’t think he’s mentioned anywhere in the Quran, but I’m not sure. Is it possible he was a prophet from Allah?


texts: Why are Christians, Hindus and Jews in conflict with Muslims but not with each other?

texts: I'm interested to know why sectarian conflict so often involves Muslims. Is it geo-political, sociocultural, economic, or is Islam fundamentally more intolerant of other religions than those it finds conflict with? I realise historically all religions have clashed ideologically, but what is it about the recent climate that has led Islam to fight battles on three fronts in a time when other sectarian conflicts have eased into an era of relative acceptance, tolerance and cohabitation.


texts: A man is converting to Islam for me but I don't like him

texts: So at work there is this guy that I work with. We have been working together for years. Last year he proposed to me. I didn't want to hurt his feelings so I said that the reason I didn't say yes was because he wasn't Muslim. Other then the fact that is true, I really don't like him that way. Then about a month ago he brought in many Quran books and put them on his desk and said that he is learning about Islam. I was very happy that someone was interested in reading and learning more about the religion, but then about a week ago he said, "Now that I'm converting to Islam we can get married". I didn't know how to react so I smiled, nodded and walked away. I know it's wrong to not tell him, but I don't know how. And I don't even know if he believes in Islam at all, or if it is just for the marriage. I need help, What do I do?... I want him to convert, but I don't want to be stuck with him for the rest of my life. How should I tell him, but still make sure he will convert.


texts: Does the traditional Chinese way of wok break-in make wok-based dishes haram?

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I'm not Muslim. I'm Catholic, and Chinese. Although I have many Muslim friends.

I don't know if many Muslims know this, but traditionally, when we Chinese buy a new (cast iron) wok, we need to break in the wok by using a big piece of pork fat and some garlic chives to vigorously scrub the cooking side of the wok until it's smooth. And then we clean the wok.

The intent is not to eat the pork fat, just to make the wok surface smooth and make frying easier. Ideally, we only need to do it once per new wok.

Does that automatically make wok-based dishes haram?

Does anybody know of alternative ways that Chinese Muslims use to break in new woks?


texts: Islamic views on GENETIC ENGINEERING (ie CRISPER technology for personal gains)

texts: I am currently working on a presentation for my school, tackling the ethical issues with regards CRISPER technology, where one essentially manipulate the genetic code and modify them for children at birth. Such manipulation can be used to irradiate genetic disease or maybe ask for manipulation to get some biological upgrades, such as looks, strength, intelligence, etc. What would the islamic position of such technology?


texts: Understanding of Dua Qunoot regarding non-muslim friendship

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The translation of Dua Qunoot is as follows:
"O Allah! We implore You for help and beg forgiveness of You and believe in You and rely on You and extol You and we are thankful to You and are not ungrateful to You and we alienate and forsake those who disobey You. O, Allah! You alone do we worship and for You do we pray and prostrate and we betake to please You and present ourselves for the service in Your cause and we hope for Your mercy and fear Your chastisement. Undoubtedly, Your torment is going to overtake infidels O Allah!"

Above it says: "...we alienate and forsake those who disobey You..." does it say to not be friends with non-muslims?

If yes, how do we reconcile with other quranic verses that say in the context of non-muslims:

"God does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, God loves those who act justly” (Quran 60: 8)"
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."

...and various other verses and hadith that talk about showing tolerance to other religions.


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I am from a country where every scholar be it Hanafi (Deobandi and Barelvi) or Salafi is deep into sectarian and biddat (In case of Barelvi) stuff. Everyone other than their own sect is "Kafir", "Mushrik" and "Biddati". Being Hanafi myself, I am looking for a genuine Hanafi Fiqh book for a common Muslim in Urdu language, but after searching for days on the internet I got nothing. Some books are very short and contains only Fiqh of Ibadat and nothing about Muamalat, some contains both, but they are filled with poisonous sectarian stuff and some are too much detailed for a common Muslim. If someone here know about a genuine Hanafi fiqh book please tell me.
Thank You!


texts: Are there sources which analyze in depth the significance of Allah's names coming in pairs?

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For example:

  Our Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will
  recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and
  purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise."
  (2:129)

We can safely assume that these pairs do not appear randomly. We can equally safely assume that their order do not appear randomly. In various lectures I remember hearing that there is great wisdom in these pairs as well as their orders—so much so, that when we see them we should pause and ponder as to why they are specifically chosen by Allah.

Are there English sources which analyze in depth the significance of Allah's names coming in pairs? (If there are only Arabic sources, I would also like to know them.)


texts: What is the meaning of سعدیک and و الشرّ لیس الیک in this prayer of Istiftah?

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The following is part of the Istiftah prayer narrated to be cited by Prophet -p.b.u.h- :

  وجّهت وجهي للّذي فطر السموات والأرض حنيفاً، وما أنا من المشركين، إنّ
  صلاتي ونسكي ومحياي ومماتي لله ربّ العالمين، لا شريك له وبذلك أمرت وأنا
  من المسلمين، اللهمّ أنت الملك لا إله إلا أنت، أنت ربّي وأنا عبدك، ظلمت
  نفسي، اعترفت بذنبي، فاغفر لي ذنوبي جميعاً، إنّه لا يغفر الذّنوب إلا
  أنت، واهدني لأحسن الأخلاق، لا يهدي لأحسنها إلا أنت، واصرف عنّي سيئها
  لا يصرف عنّي سيئها إلا أنت، لبّيك وسعديك والخير بين يديك، والشرّ
  ليس إليك، أنا بك وإليك، تباركت وتعاليت أستغفرك وأتوب إليك

1- What's meant by sa'daik (سعدیک)?

2- What is exactly meant by و الشرّ لیس الیک?


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The Reliance of the Traveller, by Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri, translated by Nuh Ha Mim Keller, states in the context of marriage:

m4.2 The following are not suitable matches for one another:
(1) a non-Arab man for an Arab woman (O: because of the hadith that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, "Allah has chosen the Arabs above others");
— Reliance Of The Traveller
; p. 523, Bottom

Arabic Text (of Hadith Only):
إن الله اصطفى العرب على غيرهم

(Here, "O:" indicates an "excerpt from the commentary of Sheikh 'Umar Barakat".)
This took me by surprise, since it seems to directly contradict another hadith:

... There is no virtue for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab ...

See What is the complete reference for Musnad Ahmed Hadith 22978, and any other occurrences?
Question: Is the hadith "Allah has chosen the Arabs above others" reliable, and how does it not contradict "no virtue for an Arab over a non-Arab"?

An anti-Islam blog quotes a SunniPath fatwa (no longer available):

The fact that Allah Most High has chosen the Arabs over other nations is affirmed in rigorously authenticated hadiths of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and give him peace; related by Bukhari and Muslim in their “Sahih” in the beginning of the chapter of merits, # 5897, on the authority of Wathilah ibn al-Asqa` who said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, 'Verily Allah has chosen Kinanah from the son of Isma'il, and He has chosen Quraysh from among Kinanah and He has chosen Hashim from among Quraysh and He has chosen me from the Bani Hashim.'”

The latter hadith is at Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3605 and 3606, both listed as sahih.
Islam Q&A seems to say two contradictory things on the topic: "... Arabs are superior to others in terms of descent and lineage ..." and "... an Arab Muslim cannot be superior to a non-Arab Muslim just because he is an Arab ...".


texts: Classification of zina in difficult situations (here: for a disabled person)

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As salamualaikum

May i ask once again a (maybe two in one) question on behalf of my dear sister's name. A long time ago she agreed that if i think she intended to marry, i should arrange it or at least she should have my permission to meet a man (cause of her severe physical disability, i try to help and protect her as best as possible for her own good). ((Again: Its her free will and decision as she came to islam to live it as scrupulously as possible.))

Yesterday she told me that she is in a affair, has comitted zina by speaking and looking at a young man as she was out only for anhour to breath fresh air and soak the sun as she hardly goes out of the place where she stays under our care.

I wanted to do a research before taking any decision.

What i know is:

  "The woman and the man guilty of fornication/adultery,- flog each of them with a hundred stripes: Let not compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by Allah, if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day: and let a party of the Believers witness their punishment."

  — Qur'an, Sura 24 (An-Nur), ayat 2[11]

what i found:

  It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has decreed for every son of Adam his share of zina, which he will inevitably commit. The zina of the eyes is looking, the zina of the tongue is speaking, one may wish and desire, and the private parts confirm that or deny it.”
  "Nor come nigh to fornication/adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils)."

Is her action leading to a specific hadd, if yes, is there a Special rule for disabled offenders?

Who would be responsible to carry out the hadd in this case?

I hope that i asked my question correctly and I am great ful for any response, criticism and correction.


texts: Does bathing without soap is considered as a ghusl. Would I become clean if I wash my body without applying soap?

texts: Salaam. I wanna ask that can I per from ghusl without applying soap on my body?


texts: Does including glycerol in supplements make them haram?

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If there's glycerol in a supplement, will it be considered Halal or Haram. The supplement is a bodybuilding pre-workout. Glycerol 65% (Hydromax).

I was thinking that it may be fine as I'm not going to be intoxicate or get drunk on it. I only use it before my workout and only 1 scoop.

The Original product name is: MuscleTech Anarchy, I messaged them and they told me this:

  we use HydroMax™ glycerol. This is a a three-carbon alcohol with three hydroxy (oxygen and hydrogen) groups attached, and also contains silica. Thanks!

    You can learn more about HydroMax™ here: http://www.glanbianutritionals.com/products/hydromax

I approached them asking whether the glycerol used in your supplements is vegetable based or animal based, they gave me the above response.

EDIT: I forgot to mention the process of this glycerol is synthetic, not sure if it effects any of the answers.


texts: How does Islam interpret the creation of the universe and is it compatible with the Big Bang Theory?

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My colleagues and I often discuss about creation of universe, our solar system which is, in scientific theories, explained by Big Bang Theory.

My questions are:

Was this universe, specially our solar system, created according to the Big Bang Theory?
Does Quran and Ahadiths support this theory or tell us something else
about how Allah almighty created this universe??


texts: How can Muslims claim that Quran is not altered?

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As we know from Sanaa manuscript, Quran is modified, at least in the level of words.
To me, this means that even if the general meaning of Quran is not altered, we can't analyze it word by word anymore.
For example, in this post, the author claims that Quran knows the sex of child is determined by father. However, منه could be منها and this changes the entire conclusion invalid.
Or in this video it's claimed that using اذا instead of ان is the key point in understanding what Allah wanted to tell us. This is also dependent on a word-based analysis and we can't be sure that this word is truly اذا. Maybe it was ان and then it was changed/altered to اذا.
The question is, while we have evidence through old manuscripts that Quran is definitely altered, at least in the level of some words, how can Islamic scholars still analyze verses using words as their pivot points?
update
this is an example of changes in Sanaa manuscript, according to the Wikipedia page:


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I can understand this is a weird question, but I want to help visually impaired friends, and reading this question about selling services, I have many doubts.

I am planning to have a Text-to-Speech service on a website that can read the Quran to blind people, but I don't know if this is considered impolite, "Haram", or worse.

Please excuse if I used incorrect terms, I hope I made myself as clear as possible!


texts: Is using a model for a fashion brand haram?

texts: Recently my friend modeled in a photoshoot for her friend's fashion brand. My friend wore their long colorful coats (her skin is covered) but had her hair out. The photos are being used in social media and brand website to sell the coats. Is modeling this way wrong or haram? Will the person who owns the fashion brand be judged by using a model?


texts: Can posting bond for someone in jail count as 'freeing a slave' for purpose of making up for missed days of fasting?

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I live in the USA and the federal constitution here forbids slavery with the exception of those being punished for a crime.  There are thousands of people in jail who cannot afford the bail money to get out of jail and hire proper counsel for their defense in criminal court.  The result is that they admit to crimes they may have not committed and end up doing involuntary servitude for years in prison.

I know this type of slavery during incarceration is a far cry from the slavery in our prophets time.  I don't think they had prisons back then.  I tried to find the sura in the Quran regarding the ways for a muslim to make up for missed days of fasting but couldn't find one, so these must be in hadith.

Although I never missed days of fasting for some years now, in my youth I was sloppy in this regard.  Can payments to free people from jail or prison whether in the form of bail-bond or hiring proper criminal attorney be counted as 'freeing a slave', particularly for making up for missed days of fasting?  Please cite Hadith.


texts: Is it haram to get to seek information for an exam from somebody who already took the exam? For example, me and my friend both took the same math exam. however she took it before me. Is it islamically permissible for my friend to give me details on the exam so that I might get a better grade.


texts: I want to start a new account that doesn't reveal my name for privacy purposes. In that case, can I use a generic name?


texts: Keeping wudu is a struggle for me because I have a lot of gas which is on and off. I can guess sometimes when it might go away although I am not really 100% sure and if it does go away then i end up reading the prayers really late, for example, i read Dhur when it is almost Asr time. I read that if you cannot control it and it happens a lot then you do one wudu for each prayer. But on another website it says if it goes away then you have to read it during that time. The thing is this is causing me a lot of stress and anxiety because it is a random thing. I am not sure what to do. Should I read the prayers on time even if I am having these problems or delay the prayers to see if the issue goes away and read the prayers then?


texts: Is masturbation allowed to a husband who is denied sex by his wife?

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I have slightly above average desire for sex whereas my wife has very low desire for sex. In spite trying all methods to lure in my wife for more sex I failed and couldn't motivate her for even mutual masturbation.

Keeping this in view I have a question, is masturbation allowed to that husband who's wife denies sex to him?


texts: Did Allah (Swt) reveal the Quran to Jibril (as) in Arabic?

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Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam,

The Holy Qur'an is the Eternal Speech of Allah. It was revealed to the Beloved prophet Muhammed (saw) in Arabic through the Angel Jibril (as).

So there's a question that has been troubling me.
Did Allah reveal the Qur'an to Jibril (as) in arabic also? Or Did Allah reveal the Qur'an to Jibril (as) in a way that befits His majesty and then Jibril(as) revealed the Qur'an to Prophet muhammed (saw) in Arabic?

What is the stance of Ahl sunnah wal jamaah on this issue?


texts: Is it necesarry to open fasts with dates?

texts: Im confused, whether I should open my fasts with dates or will any other fruit suffice?


texts: What is the meaning of "Let my parents be sacrificed for you" in Hadith?

texts: What exactly is the meaning of the Phrase "Let (or Shall) my parents be sacrificed for you" while talking to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) the companions mostly used for showing respect. What is the meaning behind that?


texts: Ibn 'Ata' Allah was a maliki, but what was his contribution apart of Sufi-related works?

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When we read the biography of ibn 'Ata' Allah (also referred to as ibn 'Ata' al-Iskandari -from Alexandria-) ابن عطاء الله السكندري. We usually read that he was following the maliki school of jurisprudence and it is also said that he was a scholar and an opponent of Sufism before meeting his sufi teacher abul 'Abbas al-Mursi أبو العباس المرسي.
It is said that he used to say:
  All translation in this post are of my own take them carefully!

  "من قال أن هنالك علماً غير الذي بأيدينا فقد افترى على الله عز وجل"
  "Whoever pretended that there's a knowledge apart of that we have in hands, he has fabricated a lie against Allah the Almighty."

He is also known as the teacher of the well known Shafi'i scholar Taqi ad-Dyn as-Subki تقي الدين السبكي the father of Taj ad-Dyn as-Subki تاج الدين السبكي.

I also found in ibn al-'Imad's ابن العماد الحنبلي book Shadharaat a-Dhahab شذرات الذهب:

  وقال الكمال جعفر: سمع من الأبرقوهي، وقرأ النحو على الماروني، وشارك في الفقه والأدب، وصحب المرسي."شذرات الذهب " لابن العماد (6 /20).
  Al-Kamal Ja'afar said: He heard the Al-Abarqohy and he learnt nahw (Arabic grammar) from al-Maroni, and he has some contibutions in Fiqh and Adab and he accompanied al-Mursi.

Ahmad Zarruq أحمد زروق an author of one of the commentaries of ibn 'Ata' Allah's "Hikam" wrote in his introduction of the commentary:

  كان جامعاً لأنواع العلوم من تفسير وحديث وفقه ونحو وأصول وغير ذلك كان متكلماً على طريق أهل التصوف واعظا انتفع به خلق كثير وسلكوا طريقه.
  He gathered different kinds of knowledge like tafsir, hadith-sciences, fiqh, nahw', osol and other sciences and he was among those who spoke in the manner of Sufis and he was a preacher from whom many people have gathered benefit and followed his path.

If he was a scholar there must be at least a mentioning of some of his works or contributions in the jurisprudence or other "Islamic sciences", but all one can easily find are his works on Sufi or Sufi related topics.

I'd like to know if there are works that can be identified as his works on Jurisprudence?


texts: I work a job where I need to prepare the students for visa interviews and write their statement of purposes. I often have to write lies about their future plans. Because the UK doesn't want u to stay once your degree completes. It requires u to return. So if you state in the interview that I will seek job there, your visa will be refused. So I prepare the students in such a way that they have to lie to about not staying in the UK. Is such a lie permissible?


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Suppose you have two days worth of travelling with very little time to perform Salah with connecting flights.  How does one perform Salah on a plane?  Bearing in mind the following:

you cannot get out of your seat and start Salah in the aisle because people are going up and down the aisle;
you may hit turbulence and must sit in the seat with seatbelts fastened;
the aisle may not be clean due to people walking through it with dirty shoes, food crumbs; etc.

Also, what if you are travelling where the timezone is actually going behind in hours from your origin of travel? (E.g. the UK to the USA and there is a time difference of maybe 5, 6 or even 8 hours)? It would appear that for example the time Zuhr would always be given the position of the sun etc.

Please also remember, I am asking for authentic sources (Sunni school of thought also) and how to pray whilst in travel but also what "timezone" to follow when travelling.


texts: If sun rises at 7:30 then could I pray fajar at 7:25?

texts: What is the final accurate timing for the prayer of fajar before sunrise? for example, if the sun rises at 7:30, is it permissible to pray at 7:25?


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Very often I see daughters who are not taught to look after themselves and/or how to provide for themselves, i.e. to be self reliant.  I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or an Islamic thing, but I see many Muslims where daughters are 100% reliant on their father and/or their husband only.

As a father, this scares the hell out of me.  What if I die before my daughter is married, and/or her possible future husband dies after she is married.  If she relies 100% on her father or her husband, what will she do?  She will end up on the streets homeless or in some women's only shelter.  I hate the thought of that.

Which is why I am teaching my daughter from a very early age to be self reliant, i.e. I will be teaching her about how to provide for herself and be self reliant, so she doesn't have to rely on me or her possible future husband.

My question is, if Islam teaches us that the husband is to provide for the wife, or the father is to provide for the daughter, does that mean that it's a sin for me to teach and give my daughter the relevant skills to be self reliant?


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Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on
their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them
grateful [to You]." —The Qur'an 7:17

Satan is more interested in people being ungrateful, than simply committing some sin. (Because once you are ungrateful, the door to many more sins will be easily opened.) Is there an ayath or a hadith where it is clearly mentioned that Satan makes a similar remark about people being repentless?


texts: Reading book containing lots of short quran verses without wudu

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Recently my brother bought me a islamic book called dont be sad by dr aid al qarni

That is the book and it has a lot quranic verses in English
So I was wondering if I could read this book without wudu given that this book is for muslim and non muslim


texts: If a body part is colored by Hindus in Holi, will it be struck off on judgement day?

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Some people says if your body part is colored by Hindus in Holi (festival of colours), it will be struck off on judgement day. Is it correct?

I live in India and at my work place our Hindu colleagues play holi and they also put color on my face and body.
I do not have any intention to take part in their celebration but I can't deny them also. Am I doing any sin?


texts: Why did people in the past change the previous books?

texts: Before the Quran, Allah were sent prophets to send messages of Allah in the form of Holy books (book of tawraat, injeel, ...etc) but people of that time  changed these books (torah, bible...), why did they do that? Why did they change what Allah/prophets sent to them? Why did they change the true name Allah to God?


texts: Is yelling or screaming while giving islamic lecture permissible?

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So i know from my knowledge when imam has to give islamic lecture or khutba, he needs give it normally or nicely. but however in my country Bangladesh, not all but some of the imam or sheikhs give khutba very harshly sometimes insulting some people, and sometime start yelling.
So i show them some of the verses that says to give speech nicely not yelling as i believe that.
Like this one:

So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And
if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have
disbanded from about you

Verse (3:159)
but they give evidence by quoting a hadith.
and says that messenger (Peace be upon him) used get angry and rasie his voice when giving khutba.
That hadith is this

It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said: "When the Messenger of
Allah (ﷺ) delivered a sermon, his eyes would turn red, he would raise
his voice and he would speak with intensity, as if he were warning of
an (enemy) army, saying, 'They will surely attack you in the morning,
or they will surely attack you in the evening!' He would say: 'I and
the Hour have been sent like these two,' and he would hold his index
and middle finger. Then he would say: 'The best of guidance is the
guidance of Muhammad. The most evil matters are those that are
newly-invented, and every innovation (Bid'ah) is a going astray.' And
he used to say: 'Whoever dies and leaves behind some wealth, it is for
his family, and whoever leaves behind a debt or dependent children,
then they are both my responsibility.'"

Grade:   Sahih (Darussalam)
Sunnah.com reference     : Book 1, Hadith 45
English translation  : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 45
Arabic reference     : Book 1, Hadith 47
So my question is,
Is it true that Muhammad (ﷺ) Used to give every khutba this way, and is it allowed to yell and talk harshly while giving khutba?


texts: Is there any importance for Toe Rings in Islam?

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I was searching about importance of Toe Rings in Islam. They carry some importance in Hinduism. Married women wear it for various reasons. I also seen some Muslim women wearing them.

So I searched for some information in this. And Askimam.org has a question regarding this.

  Is it permisable to wear toe-rings?

  Are toe-rings, nose rings etc permitted? What if they have origin in other religions like Hinduism? I wish to wear it as I like it, not for religious reason

  Answer:
  There is no prohibition to wear nose or toe rings. However, it will be
  prohibited if it has any significance in any other religion.

  and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

  Mufti Ebrahim Desai

So the answer says there's no prohibition but didn't talk much about its importance in Islam.

When searched more, I found a book named The Perfect Wife (Stridharmapaddhati)
By Tryambakayajvan (A book on Hindu practices though) which claims Toe Rings were originally a muslim ornament (emphasis mine).

  Altekar notes the conspicuous absence of the nose-ring in sculpture and painting throughout India before the Muslim invasions. He concludes that it was originally a Muslim ornament (1978:301 ff.; cf. PVK II.i.537).

Is there any kind of importance of Toe Rings in Islam?


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Assalamu'alaikum,

As we know Holy Qur'an is for both Mankind, and Jinn, there are lots of warnings, and guidance for both. But is there any Warner like our Prophets among Jinn for them? If no, then don't they need any? If no, then whats the explanation of this?

Jazakallah Khair.


texts: Are there any reported miracles performed by the Prophet (in the Hadith)?

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There are miracles reported in the Qu'ran; but from the lists I've seen these are acts of Allah or prophets other than Muhammed (pbuh).

Q. Is it safe to assume that there are no reports in the Qu'ran performed by the Prophet himself?

Q. Is the same true for the Hadith?


texts: Story of Khalid ibn Walid cooking Malik bin Nuwayrah head?

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Please forgive me for asking this question, but for the purposes of edification we are commanded to seek the truth. Is this narration authentic?

وأمر برأسه فجعل مع حجرين وطبخ على الثلاثة قدرا فأكل منها خالد تلك الليلة ليرهب بذلك الأعراب من المرتدة وغيرهم

He (Khalid) ordered that the head (of Malik) be placed with two stones and inserted into a cooking pot, he (Khalid) then ate from it that night in order scare the Arabs and others from being apostates.

al-Bidayah wa al-Nihaya, Volume 6 page 354


texts: When a woman's husband dies and she remarries, which husband will she be with in Jannah?

texts: When a woman's husband dies and she marries another man; with whom she shall be in Jannah, with her first husband or second husband?


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How old is earth in Islam?

Is it age of earth in Islam near ~5000 years old
or
Islam shares scientific point of view of earth age?


texts: Is game development/programming prohibited in Islam?

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In simple words, is game programming, development and publishing prohibited?

I am a hobby programmer and while I was learning one of game development frameworks, my friend suggested that since making pictures of living beings is prohibited, game development could also be prohibited because the characters are often humans or human-like. I know many Muslim brothers developing games for iPhone, Android etc. This is a bit confusing. If it is not allowed then why are so many Muslims involved in it?

Here is what my search led me to

And what about small 2D games which have cartoon characters and not humans?


texts: Is it permissible to pray for my own death?

texts: Is it permissible in Islam for someone to pray for themselves to die? Assuming you do nothing to purposefully bring about death on yourself.


texts: Is it permissible in Islam to say assalamu alaikum to a non Muslim?

texts: Is it permissible in islam to  say assalamu alaikum to a non Muslim?


texts: Travelling to Saudi for Umrah, my parents are there too. How should I make the niyah?

texts: I have a doubt, my parents are already in Mecca (they came from India for Umrah) and I am travelling from London to Saudi for Umrah and meet my parents. I have a connecting flight at Beirut so some people advised me to put Ihram from Beirut airport, However, some people told me I can also go to my parents straight without Ihram state, get fresh, put Ihram, go to Ayesha's mosque, and do the Niyyah from there. Is this permissible? Which way is better?


texts: Did any sect/denomation ascribe divinity to a person?

texts: Did any sect/denomination ascribe divinity to a person in the history of Islam ? If yes, what sect/denomination and who was the person? Also what were their basis for that ?


texts: What is difference between hamd and shukur?

texts: I was reading a tafseer of Al-Fatiha (in Turkish), and it is mentioned on that text that there are 2 kinds of ni'met (benediction), one is material and other is spiritual. It says that we shukur (thanks) to Allah for material ni'mets, and we hamd (thanks) to Allah for spiritual ni'mets. I thought both of them meant thanking. Can anyone explain what exactly hamd and shukur means and what is the difference between them?


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I am finding  conflicting information on whether or not abortion is permitted unconditionally in Islam or not. Nearly all sources I am finding concede that abortion after 120 days gestation is not permitted; however, there is not a consensus on before 120 days gestation.

The varying information I am receiving is:

abortion is permitted unconditionally before 40 days (not sure what the reasoning is)
abortion is permitted unconditionally before 120 days (something about a soul entering the body?)
abortion is permitted at any time if there is a danger to the mother's health or in cases of rape
abortion is permitted at any time if the newborn has deformities that will make it difficult for the parents to take care of the child

It seems that the Qu'ran is not explicit about whether or not abortion is permitted. There are verses on "blood money" for the born, but is there anything on the unborn? Is there a definition of when life begins - is it when the child is conceived or when it enters the birth canal? Some sources indicate that there is a Hadith somewhere (I couldn't find it) which says that soul enters the body at 120 days gestation (another says that its 40 days), hence, the reason to permit abortion prior.

On the other hand, there also seems to a big pro-life movement which goes as far as to ask Muslims to work with pro-life Christians in supporting a pro-life stance. The movement strongly believes that life begins at conception and that abortion should not be permitted (unless there is a danger to mother's health).

Seeing that I probably will not be able to get a "yes" or "no" answer to whether abortion is permitted or not, my questions are, according to Islam:

Does life begin at conception or 40 days or 120 days when the soul enters?  Please back this up with verses from the Quran/hadiths.
What is the Islamic view of an unborn child? Is it equivalent to a born child? (i.e. killing unborn = killing born)


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In today's capitalistic world, many professionals work in a corporate setting where the bottom line is to make more profit for the shareholders.

In the medical field, we have many corporate hospitals and the doctors working for them are being forced to write unnecessary medical tests or even admit the patient for at least a few hours or one day to help the hospital rake in more money.

If the doctor or nurse protest, they are told that they are dispensable  and can be fired from the job if they don't fall in line.

Unfortunately this trend is being witnessed not only in the west but over the last decade even in Asia & Africa.

Opening one's own clinic to avoid this practice is also prohibitively expensive these days.

How does a Muslim doctor stay true to his/her religion and profession while trying to earn a meal for his family and pay off their loans?

Will they sinful for toeing the corporate line and fleecing the patients ?


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Selamun aleikum,
I have a question, regarding these two verses:

In both of them are of every fruit, two kinds (zawjani). (Ar-Rahman, Verse 52, Saheeh International)

And it is He who spread the earth and placed therein firmly set mountains and rivers; and from all of the fruits He made therein two mates (zawjani, followed by the number Two); He causes the night to cover the day. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. (At-Ra’d, Verse 3, Saheeh International)

The first verse is about Paradise and the second about the Earth. Are there pairs of fruits? Or are these referring to the seeds in fruits, which lead to a new growing plant. Which two-sided distinction is meant here?
Thanks for responses.


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I heard that, unlike females, male pilgrims wear only two sheets of cloth (Ihram).

Does this mean they are not allowed to wear undergarments to protect their modesty?


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Most of the times, I came across the festivals held for animals/birds fighting. These festivals are also held in Muslims countries across the world, so I wonder if Islam specifically allows or forbids animal/birds fighting.

These fights include dog fighting, Rooster fighting, Partridge fighting and many more. Most of the times, these fights include the bidding, while animals are hurt severely. How much strictly Islam forbids it? Any story related to Sahabas or Prophet SAWW would be appreciated (with reference of hadith or Ayah).

Are there any specific rules for halal or haram animals fighting?


texts: Is receiving money as interest from bank deposits haram?

texts: If so why is it ? What if for a person if is a critical source of income and livelihood. What makes this interest haram, especially if the person is not taking the interest by force?please can you provide me with any hadiths and ayats regarding this .


texts: Is there a database or study where Quran ayahs are cross referenced? (I would be very surprised if not, as that be an infinitely useful way to study and understand Quran.)


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In many places in the world, same-sex marriage is becoming legal and recognized.

  Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, is marriage between people of the same sex, either as a secular civil ceremony or in a religious setting.

With this growing trend, it's becoming increasingly possible that someone in a same-sex marriage could convert to Islam.

Question: If someone in a same-sex marriage converts to Islam, what do they need to do?

(Or, in other words, what is the roadmap in going from "non-Muslim in same-sex marriage" to "good Muslim"?)

Perhaps getting a (legal) divorce would be required, but this strikes me as unwelcoming and may deter people from accepting Allah in their life (which is of far greater importance).  Islam is also against severing ties of kinship.  Converts are generally considered to have their past sins erased, and I'm unsure how this enters the picture.

For those who end up getting a divorce, divorces are not instantaneous, so, for a period of time, the person would be Muslim and in a same-sex marriage.  Then there are matters of tawba (repentance) to consider.  Moreover, this legal marriage would interfere if that person wished to seek an opposite-sex marriage.

(I understand some people have strong opinions on this matter; let's keep this civil please.)


texts: What does "seven Earths" mentioned in Quran al Kareem and hadith mean?

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Can someone please explain to me what do the Seven Earths in the Quran and Sahih Hadith refer to? Please support your answer with references.

  “It is Allah Who has created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof (i.e. seven). His Command descends between them (heavens and earth), that you may know that Allah has power over all things, and that Allah surrounds (comprehends) all things in (His) Knowledge.” -- at-Talaaq 65:12


texts: Are raffle drawings or lotteries considered gambling in Islam?

texts: Let's say you pay a small fee, e.g. £5, to enter a competition where you have to answer a maths question.  If you answer correctly, your name is put in to a hat and randomly someone is picked to win a prize, e.g. a car. To excess money is given to a charity (e.g., feeding the homeless), if it exceeds the cost of the car. Is this haram or not?


texts: How can an acting homosexual return to an Islamic life and be rescued by Allah?

texts: If no one knows a person practised this sin, and they realize and come back to the Islamic life, then how can they get rescued by Allah? I again mention that nobody knows except the wrongdoers.


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Firstly,

I was wondering previously that many people lie about themselves in their job CV. As the person is getting job on the basis of his/her qualifications in the CV. So, as he is getting hired on the basis of the lies doesn't it make the money that he earns from that job Haram.

Secondly,

If a person earns haram money but does not spend that money for his own and gives it to the poor does that still make him a sinner?


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I personally have no doubt in it but when searching, this similar yahoo question is very interesting. All answers are really long and they basically do not deny the pen and paper story of the Prophet. If the prophet was illiterate, how can he ask for pen and paper in his last days? The answer by MuhammadK is very methodical. He refers to Quran 25:5 (among other things) and says he indeed could read and write. This would be against our belief, if we know he could both read and write.

My question is, Was prophet Muhammad illiterate?


texts: Tafseer this ayah [2:30] "إِنِّي جَاعِلٌ فِي الْأَرْ ضِ خَلِيفَةً"

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The translation is:

  Remember, when your Lord said to the angels: "I have to place a
  trustee on the earth 1....." [2:30]

And these two ayah shows us how Adam and his wife lived in Janna, but after they made a mistake, God send them to Earth.

[2:35]

  And We said to Adam: "Both you and your spouse live in the Garden, eat
  freely to your fill wherever you like, but approach not this tree or
  you will become transgressors.2

[2:36]

  .... Go, one the antagonist of the other, and live on the earth for a time
  ordained, and fend for yourselves."3

I heard the story like this:

Adam and his wife were living in Janna, they made a mistake for eating the tree because of Shaitan's temptation, Allah send them on the Earth.

But as we see, Allah told angles I have to place a trustee on the Earth, then Does Allah made his decision to put them on the Earth even before their mistake? OR Does the word Earth in first ayah means Garden or Janna but in implicit way?

1, 2, 3: From tanzil.net, the translation of Ahmed Ali


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"Once Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA) was playing with Hazrat Imam Hassan and Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). At that time Hazrat Imam Hassan (RA) passed a remark on Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA) calling him the son of his slave. Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA), went back home crying and when asked by Hazrat Umar (RA), narrated the whole story. Hazrat Umar (RA) started crying and asked his son to go back to Hazrat Imam Hassan (RA) and request him to write these same words for Hazrat Umar (RA) as a token of authentication to be placed in his coffin."
Is this statement true?? any reference for it??


texts: I am 7 months pregnant and I would like to confirm if it is correct to stand for salaah and perform all arkaans as normal and only sit on a chair for sujood n jalsa and at-tayyaat and salaam? Or if 1 position is done sitting all should be sitting?


texts: Is it bad or not allowed to sleep after fajr?

texts: My work schedule is basically from the evening until night. So when I come back after work it will be very late. So I prefer leaving for masjid very early before fajr and pray qiyam in masjid. And i sleep after fajr normally. Is it really bad to sleep after fajr? I heard it’s discouraged in Islam.


texts: Are intoxicants other than alcohol forbidden?

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Regarding the forbidden part of alcohol, it's clear to me.

What my question here is: What about other kinds of intoxications apart from alcohol?  E.g., smoking joints/weed/marijuana & other drugs.

Anything separate mentioned for these or they classify in the same category as alcohol?  Because some of these don't drive you insane and out of senses as alcohol.


texts: Is using Everclear spirit halal or haram if used for painting cakes?

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I'm a baker and make fondant cakes, I sometimes need to paint the fondant in which the gel color needs to be mixed with a Everclear spirit which evaporates in the process of painting the cake for a matte finished look.

So is it haram or halal to use it?


texts: Is it permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Christian woman who has a non-religious tattoo? (Sunni viewpoint)

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If there is a Christian woman who has a tattoo (not of a religious nature), can a Muslim man still marry her?  Assume she does not want to convert but is a Christian (and repents).

I know a tattoo is haram because you are altering Allah's magnificent creations, but in this situation, is it ok for them to get married?

Sunni school of thought.


texts: Is breeding dogs at home permissible in Islam?

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Assume that I have dogs and I'm breeding them. They enter my home and my room where I pray.

Is that permissible in Islam?

And if I don't let them enter my room but let them stay in the rest of the house, is that Halal?


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I have often heard apologist muslim speakers like zakir Naik say that muslims believe in 4 heavenly books.

My question is do we have only four or are there others?

In surah al-ala it is mentioned scripture of ibrahim in last verse.

Doesnt this count as a revelation?


texts: What should be done regarding Salat on a long flight?

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I am traveling to visit family in Turkey, and I have with enough time to pray Zuhr, but not Asr, before I leave. The flight is a 12 hour flight straight from LA to Istsanbul, and thus I won't even get into Istanbul the way the time difference works until the next 5:00, meaning I will be flying during Asr, Maghrib, Ishaa and the Fajr of the following day. What should be done in terms of Salat?

There most likely wont be room on the plane to do Salat standing and/or facing Qibla. Can one combine all prayers at once?

The flight will be so long even if I pray Zuhr and Asr at the same time I will miss Maghrib, Isha, and the next Fajr, should I just recite Salat in my seat? Or pray when I get there?

Also, I follow the Hanafi mazab, and I remember hearing that it is haram to combine prayers for Hanafi.  If that is so, what should I do?


texts: Is it true that we cannot offer fajr salat after the sky starts changing colour or we can offer till the sun rises fully

texts: What is the  correct time when fajr ends? Is it till the sun rises fully or till the sky starts changing colour?


texts: What if I offer prayer while having pictures in my pocket?

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I know that offering prayer in front of pictures or portraits is forbidden. If there is one or many pictures in the room we should not pray there.

What if I have a picture in my pocket while I am praying? Would it make a difference if these pictures are on currency notes?


texts: What does the circular (sometimes crescent-like) symbol on top of Islamic Minarets and Domes represent?

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This circular figure appears on the top of the minarets and domes of a great number of Islamic worship places around the world (even as far back as the middle ages—the first image is from the Book of Wonders / Kitab al-Bulhan). What does it represent? A common theory is that it's a stylized crescent; but many Muslims say the crescent is not intrinsically a symbol of Islam. I've seen someone call it "the horns of Dhul Qarnayn"; which sounds too far-fetched, as Dhul Qarnayn isn't that much of a major figure in Islam.

So, what are the most common explanations in Muslim literature/historiography for this symbol?


texts: Is selling alcohol-based tinctures haram?

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I am in the process of establishing a business, which will offer products for health, body and beauty. The items that I plan to offer includes but are not limited to herbs, vitamins, organic food, tinctures etc. My concern is the sale of alcohol-based tinctures.

  A tincture is typically an alcoholic extract of plant or animal material or solution of such, or of a low volatility substance (such as iodine and mercurochrome). -- Wikipedia

You might know that the most potent form of tincture consists of up to 50% alcohol and there is a wide market for that. There are other alternatives available but majority of the producers and consumers favor alcohol as it increases the shelf life of products. Being a Muslim, I do realize that it may be permissible to consume alcohol in small quantities for its medicinal properties as long as there is absolutely no alternative available.

Tinctures are consumed in small quantities as well (5-8 drops) but my concern is the profit I get on selling them. My market is huge and my customers include Muslims and non-Muslims. I am confused, is it permissible for me to sell such products or is it absolutely NO NO?


texts: Who will be the first person(s) who enter the paradise?

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As an Islamic rule, good Muslims or Mo'menin (God willing all Muslims) will enter the Jannah after Qiamah (Judgment Day). I was wondering who are going to be considered as the first persons who will enter the Jannah (paradise) after the Day of Judgment?

Note: Both Shia and Sunni's view would be appreciated.


texts: Is it permissible to have a prenuptial agreement that the husband will not engage in a second marriage?

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I know that polygamy is permissible in Islam.

But I have heard that if a husband had agreed (before they got married) that he would not marry a second woman, while in marriage with her, the husband is obliged not to do that.

So, does this mean it is permissible if prior to marriage, the woman asked the man not to marry another woman while she's able to carry out her duty as a wife?


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I suffer from depression and have been on medication for many years which works and this may be a factor.

However I go through phases of being bored. Same routine, same daily predictable job, etc. Very predictable. Even in spare time I'm bored. I like to sleep.

You may say you should listen to the Qur'an. I do but as I don't know Arabic I don't get the full benefit.

Other things like TV, films and music are haraam by the majority of scholars so I can't entertain myself via them.

Is there any advice in Islam on this or any practical advice you may have please?


texts: Do any historical documents exits in regards to ذوالقرنین / Zulqarnayn?

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There is an interesting fully metaphoric story about a one named "ذوالقرنین/Zulqarnayn/Two-Eyes Owner" in Quran. [18:83]

I would like to know what does God mean about each metaphor in the story; so is there any comparable historical document(s)?


texts: Is it necessary to make wudu(ablution) after taking bath?

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I took complete bath all over the body.

Now, Is it necessary to make wudu(ablution) after this?

Please, clarify me that if it is not necessary to make wudu, then how the bath should be?


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Some translations of Surah Al-Imran verse 3:35 state this:

when a woman of [the House of] `Imran prayed: "O my Sustainer! Behold, unto Thee do I vow [the child] that is in, my womb, to be devoted to Thy service. Accept it, then, from me: verily, Thou alone art all-hearing, all-knowing!"

I interpreted "a woman of" as one of multiple woman. Does this mean that Imran had multiple wives or consorts?


texts: Is taking shoes off on home entry a Sunnah?

texts: We take shoes off for the mosque but many also do so for their home to keep it clean. Is this a Sunnah however?


texts: Is it haram to eat halal food that is touching haram food

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My family doesn't know I'm Muslim and I live away from home so this doesn't often.

But every now and again I will visit them and eat with them. Sometimes they'll cook a dish with a mixture of meat and vegetable.

Is it halal for me to eat the vegetable even thought it has touched the harm meat?


texts: Can i read the translated Quran without wudu?

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I want to read the Quran between my breaks and i have a translated copy of it. Note that it is not a digital copy.

Do i need to perform wudu to read it? Can I read it in a slanted position, like reading a paper?What I am asking is can I treat the translated version as a normal book (like using highlighter to mark important lines)?


texts: Searching for a quote or saying in Islam

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A professor in my religions class verbally mentioned the following quote/saying:

  When religions divide people they get away from God

Unfortunately, he doesn't know the origin of the quote/saying and I wasn't able to find it.

In this respect, I was wondering whether there are any Islamic quotes/sayings with the same or a similar meaning?


texts: How can all the Prophets pray together when different Prophets are in different levels of heaven?

texts: When Prophet Muhammad went on the miraj night journey, he was taught prayer by Allah.  All the Prophets prayed and Prophet Muhammad led the prayer, so my question is: How can all the Prophets pray together when different Prophets are in different levels of heaven, like Prophet Musa in 6th heaven and Prophet Ibrahim prophet at 7th?


texts: Is it ok to use Allah's name as many say "Oh, my God!" or "Gosh"?

texts: Do you differentiate between respectful and disrespectful use of Allah's name? Is it OK to use Allah's name in the same way as many say "Oh, my God!" or "Gosh" just because they are surprised?


texts: In love with a non muslim girl who I want to convert to Islam - is this halal?

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I'm actually 14 and the girl I love is 12. She goes to the same school as me and I love her a lot. I don't want to touch and stuff just talk to her and see her. Is it okay If I go up to her and introduce myself, I really want to convert her to muslim by telling more of Islam. And if she really loves me back (because she looked at me with her friends) she will listen to me.

Also we won't convert because she loves me but she loves Allah, and Allah doesn't have a problem with people who convert


texts: Is it halal for a sound editor to use an audio filter to amplify the voice of a person so that it becomes easier for people to hear his voice?


texts: Can Prophet allow something temporarily after prohibiting it forever?

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from hadith text we can see Muhammed(pbuh) first prohibit something forever/until the day of resurrection then allowing it on a later day .

First he forbade it on the day of khaybar forever (chronologically first event)

Sahih Buckary Volume 5, Book 59, Number 527:

  Narrated 'Ali bin Abi Talib:

  On the day of Khaibar, Allah's Apostle forbade the Mut'a (i.e.
  temporary marriage) and the eating of donkey-meat.

Sahih Muslim Book 008, Number 3265:

  Muhammad b. 'Ali narrated on the authority of his father 'Ali that
  Allah's Apostle (may

  peace be upon him) **on the Day of Khaibar prohibited for ever the
  contracting of

  temporary marriage** and eating of the flesh of the domestic asses.

Book 008, Number 3266:

  'Ali (Allah be pleased with him) heard that Ibn Abbas (Allah be
  pleased with them) gave

  some relaxation in connection with the contracting of temporary
  marriage, whereupon he

  said: Don't be hasty (in your religious verdict), Ibn 'Abbas, for
  Allah's Messenger (may

  peace be upon him) on the Day of Khaibar prohibited for ever the doing
  of it-And eating

  of the flesh of domestic asses.

He allowed it after Mecca victory (chronologically second event)

but there are hadiths which says Muhammed(Pbuh) allowed temporary marriage after mecca victory.then forbade it.

Muslim, Book 008, Number 3253:

  Rabi' b. Sabra reported that his father went on an expedition with
  Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) during the Victory of Mecca,
  and we stayed there for fifteen days (i. e. for thirteen full days and
  a day and a night), and Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him)
  permitted us to contract temporary marriage with women. So I and
  another person of my tribe went out, and I was more handsome than he,
  whereas he was almost ugly. Each one of us had a cloaks, My cloak was
  worn out, whereas the cloak of my cousin was quite new. As we reached
  the lower or the upper side of Mecca, we came across a young woman
  like a young smart long-necked she-camel. We said: Is it possible that
  one of us may contract temporary marriage with you? She said: What
  will you give me as a dower? Each one of us spread his cloak. She
  began to cast a glance on both the persons. My companion also looked
  at her when she was casting a glance at her side and he said: This
  cloak of his is worn out, whereas my cloak is quite new. She, however,
  said twice or thrice: There is no harm in (accepting) this cloak (the
  old one). SO I CONTRACTED TEMPORARY MARRIAGE WITH HER, AND I DID NOT
  COME OUT (OF THIS) UNTIL ALLAH'S MESSENGER (MAY PEACE BE UPON HIM)
  DECLARED IT FORBIDDEN.

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Muslim, Book 008, Number 3257:

  'Abd al-Malik b. Rabi' b. Sabraal-Juhanni reported on the authority of
  his father who narrated it on the authority of his father (i e. 'Abd
  al-Malik's grandfather, Sabura al-juhanni): ALLAH'S MESSENGER (MAY
  PEACE BE UPON HIM) PERMITTED US TO CONTRACT TEMPORARY MARRIAGE IN THE
  YEAR OF VICTORY, AS WE ENTERED MECCA, AND WE DID COME OUT OF IT BUT HE
  FORBADE US TO DO IT.

Question
Isn't it contradictory when he first forbade it forever until the day of resurrection  on the day of khaybar(which happened before Mecca Victory  ) and then allow it temporarily before forbidding it ?


texts: Why do Muslim women need to cover more than men?

texts: I was talking to a non Muslim and she thought it was objectifying women that they have to cover up and how come the coverage is not equal between the genders? How do we answer this?


texts: What is the importance of Sunnah prayers?

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I have always performed Fard prayers with the related Sunnah prayers but after I came to United States, I saw that many Muslims here (esp Arabic) perform Fard only leaving Sunnah prayer altogether. I know there are two types of Sunnah prayer. One that is stressed Sunnah, the other is not stressed sunnah.

My question is what is the importance of Sunnah Prayer. My concern it, they make the prayer longer, somewhat difficult if they are made compulsory. What are its sources that make it compulsory? Should they be observed or not? Sunni view is welcomed (and any there if there is)?


texts: Why are some muslims mistranslating Surah Hajj, Ayah 52?

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This is the translation according to Sahih International:

"And We did not send before you any messenger or prophet except that when he spoke [or recited], Satan threw into it [some misunderstanding]. But Allah abolishes that which Satan throws in; then Allah makes precise His verses. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." - Quran 22:52

This is the Yusuf Ali translation:

"Never did We send a messenger or a prophet before thee, but, when he framed a desire, Satan threw some (vanity) into his desire: but Allah will cancel anything (vain) that Satan throws in, and Allah will confirm (and establish) His Signs: for Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom." - Quran 22:52

I believe that the second translation is more correct. Sahih International (and some other translators) translates the word "tamanna" to "spoke/recited". But no where in the Quran does the word "tamanna" mean "recited". They always mean "wish" or "desire". I have no idea why some translators translate "tamanna" to "recite".

This may sound trivial to some muslims but in my point of view, it's a very serious issue. Translating "tamanna" to "recited" has led to a lot of controversies, as well as the notorious "satanic verses" controversy. Translators have absolutely no reason to translate "tamanna" to "recite" in this verse. Instead, it should be translated to "wish" or "desire".


texts: Are the texts of tafsir al-kashshaf authentic?

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Wikipedia lists a tafsir named Al-Kashaaf. It says:

  Al-Kashshaaf ('The Revealer') by Al-Zamakhshari (d. 1144CE). Al-Zamakhshari belonged to the Mu'tazili school of theology, but nevertheless this commentary has been popular among scholars down the years, and is usually printed along with Sunni commentaries, pointing out what they consider to be mistakes, made because of the author's Mu'tazili beliefs.

I was able to find the arabic texts of tafsir al-kashshaf in Archive.org. Is it authetically preserved?


texts: Is it right to measure the deeds we do to Allah and say it to another?

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I joined a Ramadan competition recently. They award the winners by measuring the deeds we did to Allah and the person who has the highest points is awarded. Daily they update a form to fill, it basically consists of the number of Thahajjath rakaths prayed, juzu completed, number of dikrs done, amount of sadakah given, number of tharaweeh prayers. Based on the number we get points on daily basis. My point is, is it right to measure what we do to Allah and tell to them?
This question rose because I don't count the number of dikrs I do because I do it with pleasure and go countless, also I don't feel it's right to measure what we do to Allah because Allah SWT doesn't give us countless blessings not by measuring. It's just eternal is what I think.
I want to know whether this competition is right or wrong and if its wrong I am ready to quit at anytime.


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I was praying my salah and because there were my parents I started reciting better Quran during my prayer to make them think I pray well.
Is this a form of shirk? I heard that it's called riya or ostentation, but I don't know if in this case it's a form of shirk. I was praying a lot of nawafil (for Allah) and in some rakats I tried to sound better.


texts: Investing in stock OPTIONS halal? or haram? or ambigious

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I live in North America and work for a IT company. Alhamdulillah I make quite a bit of good living with little or no saving. A friend of mine who is or seems to be a good practising muslim, introduced me to STOCK OPTIONS, basically I studied 300pages book to understand how it works. Now when I am at the Urge of starting an account and start working on CALL, PUT, PURCHASE of stocks, Before that I felt I should refer more on it because I really dont want to earn any haram living. I know the basics of chosing the right investment(i.e. No riba, check for the equity source of earning(no banks, insurances etc). If people of knowledge throw some light on this on the basis of QURAN and AHADEETH. Looking for unambigious answers. I also have intention(neeyat) to give 20% for charity on all my stock earnings.

May Allah(swt) bless your efforts!!


texts: Why did Allah not punish Iblis as soon as he disobeyed?

texts: When Adam (as) disobeyed Allah (swt) by eating of the forbidden tree, he was punish there and then by being sent on Earth to be tested, and the rest of mankind to be tested. However, when Iblis disobeyed Allah, he was not punish then, but he will be punished in the future when he will be put in Jahanum. Why didn't Allah punish him then? Why did Allah give him the chance to try and make mankind go astray? I mean I would have expected Allah to punish him immediately especially when he challenged Allah to make people go against Allah.


texts: Is marriage without the woman or her family present allowed by Islamic sharia?

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Is it possible for a man and woman to marry when both of them are far and not in the presence of their family? The man will arrange the papers for marriage, without the presence of the woman or her family.

I need to know if it is allowed by the Islamic Sharia?


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Aslamualaikom,

Is masturbation haram? I really don't know if it's haram or not. I've done a lot of research on it. Even the great scholar Xakir Naik said that it's not clear about masturbation in Islam. If I can't get married before age and I have strong sexual desire( common human thing) then I can only masturbate to prevent myself from acts such as zina.

If you have an answer, please let it be with some reference.
Thank you!
May God bless us all, Amen!


texts: Will people that only believe that there is one God and no one is equal to him eventually go to heaven?  After experiencing hell, of course.  As there are many people that I know that don't follow a specific religion (but are not atheists), but believe in the oneness of God.  Basically tawhid!  And compare him with no other.  Also there are some people who were born in Christian families, but they do not compare Jeus to God. What about them!?


texts: Does verse 5:38 amputation contradict verse 5:45 "eye for an eye"? Contradicting death for apostasy and adultery?

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The Qur'an put in the law of "an eye for an eye":

  "We ordained therein for them: 'Life for life, eye for eye, nose or nose, ear for ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds equal for equal.' But if any one remits the retaliation by way of charity, it is an act of atonement for himself. And if any fail to judge by (the light of) what God has revealed, they are (no better than) wrong-doers" [Quran 5:45].

Amputation for theft:

  “[As for] the thief, the male and the female, amputate their hands in recompense for what they earned [i.e. committed] as a deterrent [punishment] from Allaah. And Allaah is Exalted in Might and Wise.” [Quran 5:38]

Does the value of the stolen item equal the value of a hand?  What is the value of a hand?

Should death be a permanent, final, punishment for a temporary "fling", adultery?

Death for leaving Islam? You haven't killed anyone, but stopped believing, so you die?


texts: How to learn and understand Quran without any prior Arabic or Urdu knowledge?

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Assalaamoalaikum,

I was going through some youtube series which aimed at Arabic-grammar teaching for the soul purpose of understanding Quran.

But after a couple of videos the instructor started handing out exercises for revision and application of the theory he was teaching. There were quite a number of words of Arabic language which completely went over my head.He translated some of them but it was not enough for an amateur like me. It put me quite in doubt as to how to cover all this Arabic vocab in order to understand their meaning.

Without the proper meaning of the words used it seems quite difficult to achieve my goal.

Anyone who can lend a hand here, I would be highly obliged.

All and any help would be appreciated.


texts: Does The Quran specifically mention orbit when referring to sun and moon?

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In answering this question, this verse 21:33 is used which has the translation of

  And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the
  moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming.

When I picked Mohsin Khan, Picktal, Yousaf ali translation, all mention orbit in translation except Shakir which translates it as follows

  all (orbs) travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.

Now, even Google translate mentions orbit. But I am still not sure because I know Arabic a little. Here is how I break down this verse word by word.

كُلٌّ - All
فِي - in
فَلَكٍ - the Sky
يَسْبَحُونَ - Swim (ok can be translated to float as well)

Where does the word orbit come from in Translation when it is not mentioned in the verse?

If I translate the words "The sun and moon travel in an orbit", I get this in Google

  الشمس والقمر في المدار العائمة

So here is my question, where does the word orbit come from in translation? or am I missing something?