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What is the ruling on arousal & ghusl?
I’m kind of embarrassed to ask this but I want to know: Can something that comes from inappropriate thoughts require ghusl? I get those feelings quite often everyday, I try to ignore them but then sometimes when I get the feeling it’s only there for a second and I never know if I have to do ghusl or...
I’m kind of embarrassed to ask this but I want to know: Can something that comes from inappropriate thoughts require ghusl? I get those feelings quite often everyday, I try to ignore them but then sometimes when I get the feeling it’s only there for a second and I never know if I have to do ghusl or not. I read that it depends on if we feel pleasure (then it’s maniy) or just desire (then it’s madhiy) but I don’t know which I’m feeling. As for looks, I can’t tell the difference between the discharge.
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Why would a person being brought up with a belief that is against the Creator's Will when we as muslim don't have to deal with such a situation?
It is an extreme fact that very few people of other faiths are seen to convert to Islam. This means that converting to Islam is a little harder than usual for those of us who were born into a muslim family.I do not believe that Allah 'azzawajal has done injustice to them because I know from Allah's...
It is an extreme fact that very few people of other faiths are seen to convert to Islam.
This means that converting to Islam is a little harder than usual for those of us who were born into a muslim family.I do not believe that Allah 'azzawajal has done injustice to them because I know from Allah's attributes that Allah is not unjust. The answer I really want to know is why would a person go astray on such an important issue early in life and why would he live with a belief that is against the way of our only true Creator(Allah 'azzawajal) when we do not have to deal with such a situation? This ia the question that i've in my mind as well as some friends of mine have asked me this and I've no answer.....so I want you to elaborate this with deeper logic and evidences from the Qur'an and authentic aahadith!
Hasan
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Am I considered hating Qur'an and kufr?
my parents play Alquran audio recitation, and sometimes I don't like it when I want to enjoy playing video game or enjoy something (even the things that is haram) and I think the Qur'an recitation audio bothering it,am I considered hating Qur'an and kufr? I still listen to Quran when I'm not playing...
my parents play Alquran audio recitation, and sometimes I don't like it when I want to enjoy playing video game or enjoy something (even the things that is haram) and I think the Qur'an recitation audio bothering it,am I considered hating Qur'an and kufr? I still listen to Quran when I'm not playing games/enjoy something or when I want, but how to stop think that the Qur'an audio is bothering me when I want to enjoy something? Please help
Dekku Dekku
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Can we draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull ,beard and moustache?
I'm learning illustration and I'm very much concerned about what are the things that are permissible in art in Islam. **I know that any illustration/drawing of a living creature is prohibited** My main concern is can I draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull, beard and moustache. Please...
I'm learning illustration and I'm very much concerned about what are the things that are permissible in art in Islam.
**I know that any illustration/drawing of a living creature is prohibited**
My main concern is can I draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull, beard and moustache.
Please help me and Thank you!
shaikh_sanan_007
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Feb 10, 2022, 10:41 AM
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Is yin and yang haram
Assalamualaikum, i actually heard this topic and i have a question whether yin and yang which some people say is like equality between 2 things, so is all this philosophy haram?
Assalamualaikum, i actually heard this topic and i have a question whether yin and yang which some people say is like equality between 2 things, so is all this philosophy haram?
Rehan Sanadi
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Why is 40 considered a prime age for this Ummah?
From Hadiths and other Islamic sources, I have gathered that Muhammed was given Prophethood at the age of 40. Also in Surah Ahqaf, Verse 15 [(compare/see Sahih International translation)][1] Allah says > "We have commanded people to honour their parents. Their mothers bore > them in hardship and del...
From Hadiths and other Islamic sources, I have gathered that Muhammed was given Prophethood at the age of 40.
Also in Surah Ahqaf, Verse 15 (compare/see Sahih International translation) Allah says
> "We have commanded people to honour their parents. Their mothers bore
> them in hardship and delivered them in hardship. Their ˹period of˺
> bearing and weaning is thirty months. In time, *when the child reaches
> their prime at the age of forty* they pray, “My Lord! Inspire me to
> ˹always˺ be thankful for Your favours which You blessed me and my
> parents with, and to do good deeds that please You. And instill
> righteousness in my offspring. I truly repent to You, and I truly
> submit ˹to Your Will˺.”
>
> Surah Al Ahqaf Verse 15
As seen in the italized text above, the age of 40 is considered as peak or prime for an individual.
Do we have any more details on the subject?
Ahmed
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Education of Girls/Women
The Taliban says that the Quran forbids the education of girls over the age of 8. Is this true? Are they actually quoting the Quran?
The Taliban says that the Quran forbids the education of girls over the age of 8. Is this true? Are they actually quoting the Quran?
user39996
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Aug 20, 2020, 03:49 AM
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Is it haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
Assalamualaikum, i actually wanted to know whether it is haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
Assalamualaikum, i actually wanted to know whether it is haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
712178
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Feb 12, 2022, 09:33 AM
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Is idol destruction a form of religious intolerance?
I am writing an essay in which I have to tackle a very hard question which is "Why did Holy Prophet (PBUH) destroy the idols upon conquest of Mecca. Isn't this a form of religious intolerance and goes in direct contradiction of the verse "There should be no compulsion in religion." Now I came up wit...
I am writing an essay in which I have to tackle a very hard question which is "Why did Holy Prophet (PBUH) destroy the idols upon conquest of Mecca. Isn't this a form of religious intolerance and goes in direct contradiction of the verse "There should be no compulsion in religion."
Now I came up with the answer to justify the need of disappearance of idols. That is, the Holy Kaaba has been the place of Allah since the era of Abraham. Thus this signifies that if pagans were to bring idols in the Kaaba, they would be being religiously disrespectful. This is the same as performing Muslim prayers in Churches which would obviously be offensive to the Christians.
However, the disappearance can be done in two ways. Removal and destruction where the former seems to be tolerant. Can anybody provide me the reason for destroying the idols which is based primarily on logic?
It appears that many people have taken my question in the wrong direction. What I meant to ask is why did Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) seemed it necessary to destroy the idols when the removal (ask the non-believers to take their idols away) **seems to be a valid option?**
mathnoob123
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Religious tolerance
When Muhammad (saw) conquered Makkah why didn't he just remove the idols instead of destroying them? I understand that the Kaabah is a place of worship for Muslims but removal would have been a valid option too. Doesn't that conflict with no compulsion in religion and freedom of non-muslims? P.S I'm...
When Muhammad (saw) conquered Makkah why didn't he just remove the idols instead of destroying them? I understand that the Kaabah is a place of worship for Muslims but removal would have been a valid option too. Doesn't that conflict with no compulsion in religion and freedom of non-muslims?
P.S I'm a believing and practicing Muslim engaged in a debate with an ex-muslim
Subhan
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Feb 11, 2022, 03:33 AM
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Will Allah reward a person for just gaining Islamic knowledge?
Suppose a person studying how to give dawah to non-Muslims. but he couldn't give dawah to much non muslims. compare to how much he had learn. or he died after learning. **So if a person gained many Islamic knowledge but couldn't implement that knowledge much because of various things.** **Will Allah...
Suppose a person studying how to give dawah to non-Muslims. but he couldn't give dawah to much non muslims. compare to how much he had learn. or he died after learning.
**So if a person gained many Islamic knowledge but couldn't implement that knowledge much because of various things.**
**Will Allah reward him for gaining those knowledge and for his efforts?**
Yusha
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May 16, 2021, 03:24 PM
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Should a non-Muslim write PBUH after the names of prophets and messengers?
I am a non-Muslim, atheist who writes on religion often. I would like to be respectful towards Islam and Muslims. I know that when Muslims write (in English) they put 'peace be upon him', 'PBUH', 'Allah's peace and blessings be upon him' or the Arabic for the same after the names of prophets. As I a...
I am a non-Muslim, atheist who writes on religion often. I would like to be respectful towards Islam and Muslims.
I know that when Muslims write (in English) they put 'peace be upon him', 'PBUH', 'Allah's peace and blessings be upon him' or the Arabic for the same after the names of prophets.
As I am an atheist and not a Muslim, I do not believe in life after death or in Allah, and thus I do not think it is possible to wish for the wellbeing of the dead. Thus, if I write 'PBUH', it is technically a lie (because I do not believe what I am saying).
I do not care about telling such a minor 'untruth'; I am very happy to add 'PBUH' after the Prophet's name. It does not hurt me and I always want to be respectful.
However, I want to know: does Islam object to me making a 'false' wish (invoking Allah and the Prophet when I do not believe that either exist)? Would it be better not to add 'PBUH' unless I truly believe in the 'PBUH'? I just want to do whatever is most respectful towards Muslims and Islam!
respectisgood
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Apr 14, 2021, 01:19 AM
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Is luwak coffee, involving coffee cheries partly digested by a small catlike animal, halal or haram?
> Kopi luwak... refers to the coffee that includes part-digested coffee cherries eaten and defecated by the [Asian palm civet]... a small catlike animal. ... Kopi luwak is produced mainly on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. -- [Wikipedia] Is Luwak coffee...
> Kopi luwak... refers to the coffee that includes part-digested coffee cherries eaten and defecated by the [Asian palm civet]... a small catlike animal. ... Kopi luwak is produced mainly on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. -- [Wikipedia]
Is Luwak coffee (kopi luwak) halal?
I used Google and the result is very confusing, there are two different views. One of it, the MUI (Indonesian Ulemas Council) says it is Halal, but there are some Ulama's who says it is haram to consume.
Do anybody has better explanation about it?
MMH
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Can I listen to the Al-Quran while reading the translation?
ASA. I love reading the Quran and understanding the meaning of it. However, my Arabic is not that good and it's difficult for me to understand the Quran. Say for example I'm trying to read the whole Quran multiple times in Ramadan, will it count if I am listening to the Quran and reading the transla...
ASA. I love reading the Quran and understanding the meaning of it. However, my Arabic is not that good and it's difficult for me to understand the Quran. Say for example I'm trying to read the whole Quran multiple times in Ramadan, will it count if I am listening to the Quran and reading the translation at the same time or should I just recite it without knowing the meaning?
Khadijah
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Jul 18, 2021, 07:11 PM
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Why do Shia celebrate Nowruz?
Nowruz is a Persian new year, but why do Shia all around world celebrate it. Here is how it is celebrated at my place. We prepare special nazr of Imam Ali. The contents of which are as below: - a bowl of water with rose water and put a rose in it - a fan made of palm/dates tree leaf - 7 varieties of...
Nowruz is a Persian new year, but why do Shia all around world celebrate it.
Here is how it is celebrated at my place.
We prepare special nazr of Imam Ali.
The contents of which are as below:
- a bowl of water with rose water and put a rose in it
- a fan made of palm/dates tree leaf
- 7 varieties of fruits
- sweets
After the nazr. The water is put on the fan and the fan is waved in all the four corner of the house for barkat/divine grace.
There is this specific time for the nazr. With minutes precision like 20th March 8:40 PM (IST) this year.
People throw color on each other like Hindus do in their holi festival.
From where does this all came from?
**Note:** I am looking for its source from Quran or Hadith of Ahlul-bait.
Zia
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Mar 20, 2014, 01:51 PM
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How do we uderstand the true meaning of Quranic words?
A simple example is this: [hur](https://www.almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/%D9%88%D9%8E%D8%AD%D9%8F%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8C/) As you can see, I want to learn the true meaning of some Quranic words. Very similar to what we see in wiktionary. But a single simple word has many meanings. What is our argument for c...
A simple example is this:
[hur](https://www.almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/%D9%88%D9%8E%D8%AD%D9%8F%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8C/)
As you can see, I want to learn the true meaning of some Quranic words. Very similar to what we see in wiktionary.
But a single simple word has many meanings.
What is our argument for choosing a given meaning?
How do we know that we understand Allah's words truly?
Saeed Neamati
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Feb 11, 2022, 03:34 PM
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Is celebrating independence day in accordance to Islam?
Assalam o Alaikum to all my Muslim brothers, Darul uloom Deoband issued fatwa and instructed all madrasas to celebrate the independence day of the country. Now, I'm just a student of knowledge so I can't say anything with conviction but From what I understand Nationalism (assabhiyah) was discouraged...
Assalam o Alaikum to all my Muslim brothers,
Darul uloom Deoband issued fatwa and instructed all madrasas to celebrate the independence day of the country.
Now, I'm just a student of knowledge so I can't say anything with conviction but From what I understand Nationalism (assabhiyah) was discouraged by the Holy Prophet Muhammed (saw).
Therefore is celebrating independence day along side the kuffar, by hoisting flags and singing national anthems tolerated in Islam or is it Against Islam?
Also why has the ummah become so intoxicated with nationalism in the past century? Sadly, it seems The young these days are ready to fight their Muslims brothers openly in defense of their nations and government.
Insaan
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Aug 10, 2018, 12:46 PM
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Did everyone live longer in the times of the older prophets?
I've been looking at the ages of the prophets and I could understand if they were exceptions who could live much longer than the normal person but yesterday I read this about Prophet Nuh: > [11:27] "But the chiefs of those who disbelieved from among his people said: We do not consider you but a mort...
I've been looking at the ages of the prophets and I could understand if they were exceptions who could live much longer than the normal person but yesterday I read this about Prophet Nuh:
> [11:27] "But the chiefs of those who disbelieved from among his people said: We do not consider you but a mortal like ourselves, and we do not see any have followed you but those who are the meanest of us at first thought and we do not see in you any excellence over us; nay, we deem you liars."
Which implies that his long lifespan was a norm back then for the general population and this is clearly scientifically impossible so I'm very confused at the moment and it's making me question the validity of the Qur'an.
Ahmed
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May 16, 2021, 10:22 PM
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Hijab fell on my eyes during prayer
I was praying isha snd during the prayer,my scarf slipped down a bit in front of my eyes. I was still kind of able to see so I just continued praying but I don’t know if it invalidates my salat in any way if my eyes are covered. Does anyone know?
I was praying isha snd during the prayer,my scarf slipped down a bit in front of my eyes. I was still kind of able to see so I just continued praying but I don’t know if it invalidates my salat in any way if my eyes are covered. Does anyone know?
asdfgh
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If a widow, widower or divorcee commits zina then which punishment do they get?
The punishment for Zina is whipping for the unmarried felon and stoning for the married felon. In other words, the penalty is whipping for fornication and stoning for adultery. Suppose there is a person who was married in the past but is no longer married. If the said person now commits zina then is...
The punishment for Zina is whipping for the unmarried felon and stoning for the married felon. In other words, the penalty is whipping for fornication and stoning for adultery.
Suppose there is a person who was married in the past but is no longer married. If the said person now commits zina then is (s)he given the punishment of whipping or stoning?
user28534
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