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Mastubation of a teen
I’m a teen that masterbate and I want to stop for me to be able to do my prayer what can I do restart my prayer and to stop masturbating . And also does masturbating affect my prayer?
I’m a teen that masterbate and I want to stop for me to be able to do my prayer what can I do restart my prayer and to stop masturbating . And also does masturbating affect my prayer?
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Is using 🙏 permissible?
Is the using of this emoji (🙏) permissible? Many say it's Haram based on the Hadith where the prophet ﷺ said " whoever imitates a people is one of them" The emoji clearly imitates the Christians and some Japanese religions. So what's the ruling?
Is the using of this emoji (🙏) permissible? Many say it's Haram based on the Hadith where the prophet ﷺ said " whoever imitates a people is one of them" The emoji clearly imitates the Christians and some Japanese religions. So what's the ruling?
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Why will poor enter Paradise before rich people?
As per this hadith; > Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "The > poor Muslims are admitted into Paradise before their rich by half a > day. And that is five hundred years." > > Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2354 https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:2354 How to interpret this? Why poor Muslims...
As per this hadith;
> Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "The
> poor Muslims are admitted into Paradise before their rich by half a
> day. And that is five hundred years."
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> Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2354 https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:2354
How to interpret this? Why poor Muslims will go to Jannah before rich Muslims?
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Is it common among Sufis to not feel obligated to pray, drink wine, etc.?
From *On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam* (Faysal Al-Tafriqa Bayn Al-Islam wal Zandaqa) by [Al-Ghazali][1] (translation: [pdf][2]) writes: > Included among such matters would be the claims of some **who style themselves Sufis to the effect that they have reached a state between them...
From *On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam* (Faysal Al-Tafriqa Bayn Al-Islam wal Zandaqa) by Al-Ghazali (translation: pdf ) writes:
> Included among such matters would be the claims of some **who style themselves Sufis to the effect that they have reached a state between themselves and God wherein they are no longer obligated to pray, and that drinking wine, devouring state funds, and other forms of disobedience are rendered licit to them**. Such people, without doubt, must be executed...
This passage took me quite by surprise. The text is nearly 1000 years old and might be obsolete. Moreover, even back then, it might only be referring to a very small proportion of the Sufi population. Hence my question:
**Question**: Is it common among Sufis to not feel obligated to pray, drink wine, etc.?
I'm guessing it's not common, but I don't have anything to back up that guess. And there's plenty of Muslims around who don't pray, drink wine, and so on.
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Namaz behind imam who lowers his garment is it accepted
Asslamualikum I have a doubt I am of view that the salah is not accepted when we lower our garment but if our imam lowees his garment so should I read behind him bcoz I think it will be difficult to go to another masjid
Asslamualikum I have a doubt I am of view that the salah is not accepted when we lower our garment but if our imam lowees his garment so should I read behind him bcoz I think it will be difficult to go to another masjid
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Why did the early Caliphate initiate attacks on states like Armenia, Caucasian Albania?
Why did the Arab Caliphate under Umar – a very righteous and close companion of Muhammad ﷺ – attack first, for example, Armenia and Caucasian Albania? Is it permissible in Islam to attack non-believers who have not attacked first? After all, there is a hadith that states: "Whoever kills a Mu’ahid (a...
Why did the Arab Caliphate under Umar – a very righteous and close companion of Muhammad ﷺ – attack first, for example, Armenia and Caucasian Albania? Is it permissible in Islam to attack non-believers who have not attacked first? After all, there is a hadith that states: "Whoever kills a Mu’ahid (a non-Muslim living in peace with Muslims), will not smell the fragrance of Paradise".
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Can the victim of a car accident demand retribution?
In Islam, isn’t there a principle that the victim or their relatives can demand retribution against the attacker, essentially ‘an eye for an eye’? So, what about a situation where, for example, a driver accidentally hits and injures a person, causing them to become disabled? Could the victim or his...
In Islam, isn’t there a principle that the victim or their relatives can demand retribution against the attacker, essentially ‘an eye for an eye’? So, what about a situation where, for example, a driver accidentally hits and injures a person, causing them to become disabled? Could the victim or his relatives demand that the driver’s bones also be broken and that he be made disabled? I often wonder about this because there are many such cases worldwide.
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Will my fast still count if I had thoughts on breaking it?
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about...
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about to, and then later on I changed my mind. I asked people online about it and when someone told me it is not a valid reason to, I decided not to and to just wait until maghrib. I am now continuing with my fast but I'm concerned if thinking this already broke it. Is my fast still valid?
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Can I abandon abusive parents?
My father provides us everything he can but he is verbally abusive. To a point where I have zero respect for him and zero interest in interacting with him. What does Islam say about abusive parents?
My father provides us everything he can but he is verbally abusive. To a point where I have zero respect for him and zero interest in interacting with him. What does Islam say about abusive parents?
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What can a wife do if her husband doesn't have intimacy with her for over 6 month due to health issues?
When the husband cannot perform again because of health and again he is aged (67)and the woman her is much younger (36 years), what can the wife do to avoid zina
When the husband cannot perform again because of health and again he is aged (67)and the woman her is much younger (36 years), what can the wife do to avoid zina
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Is my repentance accepted if the sin is done again (cheating)
assalamualaikum My mom and dad got me into this Quran reciting school that we have to memorize the verses. I sometimes not ready to recite them to the sheikh so i cheat and read from the Quran i always repent and the next day i do it again. I’m just scared that my repentance isn’t going to be accept...
assalamualaikum
My mom and dad got me into this Quran reciting school that we have to memorize the verses. I sometimes not ready to recite them to the sheikh so i cheat and read from the Quran i always repent and the next day i do it again. I’m just scared that my repentance isn’t going to be accepted. I just don’t know how to stop it. Please help me with this problem.
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Muslim man marrying a Christian or Jewish woman : Necessary conditions required for a valid marriage
What is the ruling on the marriage between a Muslim man and a Christian / Jewish woman? I know that this kind of marriage is allowed but what is the complete ruling on this i.e. is a woman being Christian / Jewish enough and sufficient criteria to get married or is there anything else that needs to...
What is the ruling on the marriage between a Muslim man and a Christian / Jewish woman? I know that this kind of marriage is allowed but what is the complete ruling on this i.e. is a woman being Christian / Jewish enough and sufficient criteria to get married or is there anything else that needs to be taken care of? What if she does not want to change her religion after marriage?
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How many Rak'at is it after Isha (Shia)?
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina tahireen. ---------- [Hadith (Al Kafi V 3 – The Book Of Salāt CH 84 H 2) from kitab Al-Kafi][2] > (It ha...
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina tahireen.
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Hadith (Al Kafi V 3 – The Book Of Salāt CH 84 H 2) from kitab Al-Kafi
> (It has been narrated) from Abu Abdullah (asws) having said:
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> ‘The Obligatory and the optional (Salāts) are fifty one Rak’at –
> **from it are two Rak’at after the night (to be prayed) seated, counted as one Rak’at prayed while he is standing.** The Obligatory
> from these are seventeen Rak’at, and the optional are thirty four
> Rak’at’.
Arabic text is
I didn't understand the description in bold. Translation is terrible. And I don't understand Arabic either.
**How many Rak'at is it after Isha?**
Can anyone explain how is it prayed and how the number of rak'ats are counted based on how it is prayed?
I didn't understand the description in bold. Translation is terrible. And I don't understand Arabic either.
**How many Rak'at is it after Isha?**
Can anyone explain how is it prayed and how the number of rak'ats are counted based on how it is prayed?
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How many surahs in the Qur'an that begins by "wa"? Ex. Wal asr, wa shams... Etc
May I know how many surahs in the Qur'an that begins by "wa"? Ex. Wal asr, wa shams... Etc.
May I know how many surahs in the Qur'an that begins by "wa"?
Ex. Wal asr, wa shams... Etc.
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How does one decide if the meat is halal if he doesn't witness the slaughter?
Anyone can make a claim that a food is halaal. There are food and imported meat that are certified halaal. But, these are imported from Muslim minority countries (like imported chicken from Brazil). So is such a certification sufficient? If not, what are the other requirements that are necessary to...
Anyone can make a claim that a food is halaal. There are food and imported meat that are certified halaal. But, these are imported from Muslim minority countries (like imported chicken from Brazil). So is such a certification sufficient? If not, what are the other requirements that are necessary to establish the halal status of a food, if one doesn't witness the slaughter?
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What is Considered a Non-fighter in Each of the 4 Madhabs' Mutamads?
As the title says, what is considered a non-fighter in each of the 4 madhabs? Is it restricted to only woman and children, or is the status extended to other categories like the elderly, monks, and laborers? I understand that there have been a couple posts similar to this, however unlike those posts...
As the title says, what is considered a non-fighter in each of the 4 madhabs? Is it restricted to only woman and children, or is the status extended to other categories like the elderly, monks, and laborers? I understand that there have been a couple posts similar to this, however unlike those posts, I am specifically looking for a comprehensive explanation of what each of the 4 madhabs' mutamads relay regarding this topic.
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Does it matter if a non-Muslim knows how to fight or not, in Jihad at Talab?
So we all hear that Islam prohibits against fighting civilians. I’m just trying to understand whether that’s a modern term in terms of Islamic jurisprudence or not. To my knowledge, only men who are of age to fight are allowed to be k*lled if they refuse Islam or Jizya (if they have the option of Ji...
So we all hear that Islam prohibits against fighting civilians. I’m just trying to understand whether that’s a modern term in terms of Islamic jurisprudence or not. To my knowledge, only men who are of age to fight are allowed to be k*lled if they refuse Islam or Jizya (if they have the option of Jizya).
So, is permissibility to k*ll based purely on status and capacity (being an able-bodied adult male) alone and is enough of a reason, or does actual ability to fight matter aswell? In other words, does Islamic law consider every adult man a lawful target regardless of whether he has any fighting skill or combat role?
I’m asking what type of grown up, healthy men can be fought and k*lled.
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Does 65:4 discuss an underage wife or simply a wife who is too old to menstruate?
I'm researching several verses from the Qur'an and as it is my first time to delve into the Islamic religion I am having difficulty with some of the translations and such. > 65: Divorce, verse 4, says, Pickthall, "And for such of your women as despair of menstruation, if ye doubt, their period (of w...
I'm researching several verses from the Qur'an and as it is my first time to delve into the Islamic religion I am having difficulty with some of the translations and such.
> 65: Divorce, verse 4, says, Pickthall, "And for such of your women as despair of menstruation, if ye doubt, their period (of waiting) shall be three months, along with those who have it not. And for those with child, their period shall be till they bring forth their burden. And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, He maketh his course easy for him."
But then we see...
> 65: Divorce, verse 4 says, Sahih International Translation, "And those who no longer expect menstruation among your women - if you doubt, then their period is three months, and [also for] those who have not menstruated. And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they give birth. And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him of his matter ease."
I've had it presented to me that this verse encourages marrying underage girls but as far as I can tell it has nothing to do with underage women but rather women undergoing menopause? Or reaching the age where they no longer experience menses.
Does this verse discuss an underage wife or simply a wife who is too old to menstruate?
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Why some people using Allah's name for their house, apartments like (Al- noor, Al- kabeer ) is it permissible or a sin?
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh my question is i saw some people uses allah's name for their houses like (Al-kabeer,Al noor )If the name has a meaning or refers to a function or quality that only Allah is capable of, like creating, resurrecting, lordship, etc. then it is not permissible...
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh my question is i saw some people uses allah's name for their houses like (Al-kabeer,Al noor )If the name has a meaning or refers to a function or quality that only Allah is capable of, like creating, resurrecting, lordship, etc. then it is not permissible to call a human being by these names how can someone use Allah's name for their house,Allah's names all have Alif-Laam at the beginning (eg. Ar-Rahman, Al-'Aleem).
This prefix (alif-lam) makes a very strong form of the name; this prefix is unique to Allah alone
please correct me if im wrong is it a huge sin? may allah guides us to the straight path.
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Can a Muslim sell their female slave to a non Muslim
I am aware that a Muslim can sell their slaves to another Muslim and then the one who bought the slave would have to wait for the menstrual cycle to have intercourse in order to be sure that the female concubine is not pregnant but is the Muslim allowed to sell their female slave to a non Muslim? Be...
I am aware that a Muslim can sell their slaves to another Muslim and then the one who bought the slave would have to wait for the menstrual cycle to have intercourse in order to be sure that the female concubine is not pregnant but is the Muslim allowed to sell their female slave to a non Muslim? Because a non Muslim would not wait for the cycle and could potentially exploit her make her do prostitution and other evil hideous acts
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