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Is there a "minimal night length" for Ramadan timing?
I had a few discussions today regarding Ramadan (as it is ongoing now), and one of them was about the extreme places in the world where the sun does not set, or is up all the time. We found out that this is addressed by adhering to the time of a reference country. But then came the problem of places...
I had a few discussions today regarding Ramadan (as it is ongoing now), and one of them was about the extreme places in the world where the sun does not set, or is up all the time. We found out that this is addressed by adhering to the time of a reference country.
But then came the problem of places where the sun almost sets, then further south sets for a short time, and then the night gets longer and longer.
Is there a night length that makes the place "follow the local time"? I can hardly imagine this when the night is 10 minutes long, or one hour, but maybe 3 hours could be acceptable.
Is this regulated a way or another?
WoJ
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Feb 25, 2026, 05:23 PM
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What are the requirements of a "Sahih" hadith?
Building off of the answers to [this question][1], what are the requirements for a hadith to be considered "sahih"? [1]: https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/8/how-do-we-make-sure-if-an-hadith-is-sahih-or-fake
Building off of the answers to this question , what are the requirements for a hadith to be considered "sahih"?
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Is a boar hair beard brush permitted?
I've noticed the brushes for beard hair (and shaving to apply foam/gel if you decided to shave!) is made from boar (pig) hair. Can we use these?
I've noticed the brushes for beard hair (and shaving to apply foam/gel if you decided to shave!) is made from boar (pig) hair. Can we use these?
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Did the Scholars Unanimously Permit Fathers to Marry Off Infant Daughters, as Quoted by Ibn Battal?
Ibn Battal said: The scholars unanimously agreed that it is permissible for fathers to marry off their young daughters, even if they are still in the cradle - Umdat Al-Qari Sharh Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 14, Page 21  [
Idris Fro
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Is Krishna a prophet of Allah?
Certain websites claim that in a Hadith it is mentioned the following: > Prophet Muhammad declared, "There was a prophet of God in India who is dark in color and his name was Kahan." (History of Hamadan Dailmi Chapter Al-Kaaf) Looking at the above verse, it is highly likely that this is referring to...
Certain websites claim that in a Hadith it is mentioned the following:
> Prophet Muhammad declared, "There was a prophet of God in India who is dark in color and his name was Kahan." (History of Hamadan Dailmi Chapter Al-Kaaf)
Looking at the above verse, it is highly likely that this is referring to Lord Krishna who is need called ''Kahan'' and is dark-complexioned. The Quran does mention that there have been 1,24,000 prophets send by Allah but there are also high chances of this Hadith being interpolated just like many Puranas are in Hinduism (especially the Bhavishya Purana which seems to mention Prophet Muhammad and many Biblical characters). So is the above Hadith a ''sahih'' Hadith or is it also interpolated like the Bhavishya Purana in Hinduism?
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What is the meaning of this hadith?
The hadith ([Sahih al-Bukhari][1]): > The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When the people of Paradise will enter Paradise and the people of Hell will go to Hell, Allah will order those who have had faith equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed to be taken out from Hell. So they will be taken out but (by t...
The hadith (Sahih al-Bukhari ):
> The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When the people of Paradise will enter Paradise and the people of Hell will go to Hell, Allah will order those who have had faith equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed to be taken out from Hell. So they will be taken out but (by then) they will be blackened (charred). Then they will be put in the river of Haya' (rain) or Hayat (life) (the Narrator is in doubt as to which is the right term), and they will revive like a grain that grows near the bank of a flood channel. Don't you see that it comes out yellow and twisted"
I kinda dont understand it what is Allah describing?
Ayesha Riaz
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Feb 21, 2026, 11:03 AM
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If Allah S.W.T created us so he created our brains which will determine our acts and our decisions, then why we will be punished for our mistakes?
I can't stop thinking about that question since i first has been asked it from an atheist. I am a Muslim and I believe none has a 100% belief in Allah s.w.t even me, and that is because the logical questions that come to our minds from time to time. Then I decided to try atheists' questions, and see...
I can't stop thinking about that question since i first has been asked it from an atheist.
I am a Muslim and I believe none has a 100% belief in Allah s.w.t even me, and that is because the logical questions that come to our minds from time to time. Then I decided to try atheists' questions, and see their answers or try to answer it in order to clear all these questions to me to reach 100% certainty in Allah.
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Are credit card users entitled to zakat due to debt?
I have a close relative who on the slightest pretext swipes the credit card to make payments of purchases or medical bills. Due to which this family is constantly under debt. Can we relatives help them clear their debts by giving them zakat?
I have a close relative who on the slightest pretext swipes the credit card to make payments of purchases or medical bills. Due to which this family is constantly under debt. Can we relatives help them clear their debts by giving them zakat?
Aliya Shaikh
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Jul 2, 2015, 04:29 AM
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Is the soul eternal after it is created?
Is there 'ijma that once a (human) soul is created, it exists forever after that point and is never destroyed? If so, which scholars are known to have claimed 'ijma on this issue? Further, is there any evidence in the Quran or Sunnah that indicate a soul will never be extinguished after its creation...
Is there 'ijma that once a (human) soul is created, it exists forever after that point and is never destroyed? If so, which scholars are known to have claimed 'ijma on this issue?
Further, is there any evidence in the Quran or Sunnah that indicate a soul will never be extinguished after its creation?
dave
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Does Qur'an 23:6 talk about "wives" or "spouses" in إِلَّا عَلَىٰ أَزْوَاجِهِمْ?
Qur'an 23:6 has varying translations (see [Islam Awakened][3]): > إِلَّا عَلَىٰ أَزْوَاجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ > > **except with their wives**, and what their right hands possess for then they are free from blame, -- Wahiduddin Khan > > **except with thei...
Qur'an 23:6 has varying translations (see Islam Awakened ):
> إِلَّا عَلَىٰ أَزْوَاجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ
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> **except with their wives**, and what their right hands possess for then they are free from blame, -- Wahiduddin Khan
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> **except with their spouses** and whomever their right hands may control, since then they are free from blame. -- T.B.Irving
In the first case, the ayah seems directed at men since it refers to "wives". But in the second case, it refers to "spouses".
I put أَزْوَاجِهِمْ into Google Translate , and it says "their husbands", but that's not listed among the Islam Awakened translations.
**Question**: Does Qur'an 23:6 talk about "wives" or "spouses" in إِلَّا عَلَىٰ أَزْوَاجِهِمْ?
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Jun 11, 2017, 09:34 PM
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How does one pray during an airplane flight?
Assalam 'alaikum Consider that my flight takes off at 6:00 PM which is normal time for Jama'at of Asr (عصر) prayer in my city these days, and the flight is supposed to take 4 hours. This means that at the time of Maghrib (مغرب) prayer I'll be on board. So, how can I pray while in an airplane? It is...
Assalam 'alaikum
Consider that my flight takes off at 6:00 PM which is normal time for Jama'at of Asr (عصر) prayer in my city these days, and the flight is supposed to take 4 hours. This means that at the time of Maghrib (مغرب) prayer I'll be on board.
So, how can I pray while in an airplane? It is a moving thing.
Also, according to which time would I pray? According to my city's time or the one my plane is flying over at that time?
Yaseen
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Jun 25, 2012, 01:37 AM
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Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan?
Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan? Asking for information
Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan? Asking for information
Eesa Hussain
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Feb 20, 2026, 02:05 PM
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Jumma prayer on duty when not allow
We work in fire and emergency department, 24/7 , we are not allowed to go out of our duty place for juma prayer, on other days we pray in jamat . Kindly explained weather we can pray juma at our duty place as we are 5-7 personal available.
We work in fire and emergency department, 24/7 , we are not allowed to go out of our duty place for juma prayer, on other days we pray in jamat . Kindly explained weather we can pray juma at our duty place as we are 5-7 personal available.
malik usama
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How can husband and wife reconcile after Khul'a?
In case that Khul'a الخلع happened and the wife and husband have legally been separated, but want to get back together. I assume that there's no turning back (reconciliation) within the 'Iddah as it would be the case for talaq. Nevertheless on this topic there are two different views one setting khu...
In case that Khul'a الخلع happened and the wife and husband have legally been separated, but want to get back together. I assume that there's no turning back (reconciliation) within the 'Iddah as it would be the case for talaq.
Nevertheless on this topic there are two different views one setting khul'a "equal to talaq" (divorce) and another setting it "equal to faskh" (invalidation) as I've learnt from https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/35273/what-is-the-period-of-iddah-after-khula . So there might be at least two different opinions on whether or not a reconciliation is not permissible.
I'd like to have an answer addressing the possibly different fiqh views on this:
- Is it allowed to reconcile during the 'Iddah?
- If not is it allowed to re-marry during the 'Iddah or must they wait?
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Jun 26, 2018, 09:48 AM
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Eating medicine while fasting?
I have to eat anti epileptic medicine at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. This cannot be delayed not even for 10 minutes. So if I eat my medicine while fasting, will it make my fast makrooh?
I have to eat anti epileptic medicine at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. This cannot be delayed not even for 10 minutes. So if I eat my medicine while fasting, will it make my fast makrooh?
Taha Nadeem
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May 31, 2015, 08:11 AM
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Divorce without intention or genuine signature
A husband under the pressure of his wife, without willingness to divorce her signs divorce paper but the signature of the husband is not genuine or the different from the signature on nikkahnama. Husband knowingly, deliberately signs the different signature than the genuine. Is this divorce valid?
A husband under the pressure of his wife, without willingness to divorce her signs divorce paper but the signature of the husband is not genuine or the different from the signature on nikkahnama. Husband knowingly, deliberately signs the different signature than the genuine.
Is this divorce valid?
Sethar Adv
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Feb 19, 2026, 02:14 PM
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How should we wash our feet for wudu?
What's the most practical way to wash feet in wudu? In my place, the sink is too high (or perhaps I am too short) which makes it difficult to wash the feet; or is better to use a bucket or tub of water? also, should we dry the feet immediately, because otherwise slippers and floor get wet?
What's the most practical way to wash feet in wudu? In my place, the sink is too high (or perhaps I am too short) which makes it difficult to wash the feet; or is better to use a bucket or tub of water? also, should we dry the feet immediately, because otherwise slippers and floor get wet?
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Talaq Count & Validity During Menstruation
As-salāmu ʿalaykum, I would appreciate clarification regarding my marriage situation. • Talaq 1: 19 May 2025 — my husband pronounced one talaq after I requested divorce. We reconciled the same day. • Talaq 2: 19 June 2025 — my husband pronounced one talaq after I again requested divorce. • Talaq 3:...
As-salāmu ʿalaykum,
I would appreciate clarification regarding my marriage situation.
• Talaq 1: 19 May 2025 — my husband pronounced one talaq after I requested divorce. We reconciled the same day.
• Talaq 2: 19 June 2025 — my husband pronounced one talaq after I again requested divorce.
• Talaq 3: 7 July 2025 — my husband pronounced one talaq. I later realised I was menstruating at the time.
• Reconciliation: 28 July 2025 — during what I believed was my ‘iddah, I asked my husband to state “I take you back as my wife,” and we resumed marital relations. No new nikah was performed.
Could you please clarify:
1. Does the talaq pronounced on 7 July during menstruation count?
2. What is the current talaq count?
3. Are we Islamically considered married?
JazākumAllāhu khayran.
Zarah Ahmed
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Feb 19, 2026, 10:50 AM
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Are Christians who question the authenticity of modern day bible(s) or the notion of Trinity considered "Ahlul Kitab"?
I know someone who was raised Christian and continues to believe in God, but questions the modern day bible and believes it to have been altered, he also questions the notion of the Trinity, and whether Jesus was simply a human and not is not to be considered the son of God. My understand is that wh...
I know someone who was raised Christian and continues to believe in God, but questions the modern day bible and believes it to have been altered, he also questions the notion of the Trinity, and whether Jesus was simply a human and not is not to be considered the son of God.
My understand is that what defines "Ahlul Kitab" are that they believe in God and believe and follow the guidance of the bible/torah based on them being Christian or Jewish, but in situations where someone questions the modern day version of the bible and believes it to have been altered, is he still considered "Ahlul Kitab"?
Thank you
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How to add up qada prayer and perform
Assalamu walaikum,I've been searching for a answer for my question,Due to laziness i failed to pray 3 prayers (yesterday 2, today's 1) ,so i want to pray the Isha prayer,but the thing is, I'm confused,cause,I also had many qada prayer from before(I made a list of which day and which prayer I didn't...
Assalamu walaikum,I've been searching for a answer for my question,Due to laziness i failed to pray 3 prayers (yesterday 2, today's 1) ,so i want to pray the Isha prayer,but the thing is, I'm confused,cause,I also had many qada prayer from before(I made a list of which day and which prayer I didn't prayed),so if i pray isha, should i pray the missed 3 prayers first ,or can i add this 3 prayers to my qada prayers list and then pray at a comfortable schedule
Azazul
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