if a dog licks a surface such as a bean bag and this surface is not wet anymore is it still classed as dirty? if it is how can i clean it ?

Salam. Is it true that Ibn Saad in Tabakat wrote that Aisha was 9 years old at the time of the engagement, and 12 years old at the time of consummation? Similar things are written about Ibn Hillikan.

Asslamualikum I have a doubt I am getting a lot of headache Can't we talk to our teachers who are female or can't we see them bcoz they are na mehram but in our school there are so many na mehram teachers and it is difficult to change school and teacher asks some questions and most of the teachers are elderly woman who have children can't we see them when they are teaching...

My wife has decided to separate because of reason that has happened is beyond repair. She asked me to get out of the house and I did, I reassured kids I am going to be back as they are still under 10. But my wife has decided to be separate. I am in another city at my relative. She been talking to kids about what happened and how dad is not gonna live with them. I have met them but she is not happy for me to meet like that. I want to know what rights I have on my kids, how can we make sure kids upbringing is co parenting. What goes Islam says about it? This is the second time she told me to get out of the house even I tried to separate the bed once but she won’t leave me alone. She has anger management issues. I wanna know in light of Quran how and what to continue when kids are involved.

i'm listend and read different sayings about Istikhara. But still seeking it's authentic way to do.

I know that it is haram for women to travel alone internationally but can a woman travel within their own country or region or municipality (domestic)? Because if a woman want to becoma a train driver she has to drive through a region or within the same country but come home the same day.

If a slave wants to make Mukataba contract with her master would it be compulsory for the master to agreed to it? Or Can a master refuse her? What if the slave is a non-believer prisoner of war and hates Muslims and shows hostile behavior?

I have a 14 volume Al-Bidaya Wan Nihaya. It is said that in the last volume it talks about end times Armageddon, Imam Mahdi, Yajuj-Majuz etc. But my last volume ends at the description of 767 Hizri. Am I missing anything. Does this book talk about End times, if yes, then where? Is my copy of the book faulty? If so, Where can I find the right copy of the book?

In islam it is said that the awrah of slave women is less than that of free woman. This is because it makes it easier to do chores as move about as explained by some. **However:** If ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) saw a slave woman covering her head, he would hit her and say: Are you trying to imitate free women, O foolish one? So slave women would uncover their heads, hands and faces."(Majmu‘ al-Fatawa 15/372). This indicates that it was not only a way to make life easier for the slaves but there is another reasoning behind why slaves were forbidden to dress like free women with the full head covering. It seems that it was not an option but a rule. **Q:** What was that reason was behind forbidding the slaves from wearing a head covering and why not let everyone dress the same (with head covering)?

It says in Al Hidaya By Burhan ad Din al Farghani al Marghinani "Qisas (retaliation) is not called hadd as it is a right of the individual, nor is ta'zir called hadd as it is not predetermined. The primary purpose in promulgating it as law is deterrence from acts that are harmful for subjects"... "Purification (from sin) is not the primary purpose in hadd, on the evidence that it is ordained for the unbeliever as well" Source: book chapter 97, book 11 , page 207 https://archive.org/details/al-hidaya-in-english/page/n457/mode/2up From what I understand, Hadd punishments are very severe, and as it suggests, the purpose is deterrence rather than equaling the crime done. So, in islam Eternal Jahanam is very severe. Like Hadd, is that because the crime of disbelief is so severe or it is for the purpose deference? Please could you correct any misunderstanding Thanks

Salams all - I'm wondering about charging money for an Islamic dream interpretation service that I provide via my online tool Dreamstate (https://dreamstateai.replit.app/) . It costs me money to provide the tool (about $100 per month for various AI products that support authentic interpretations), not to mention the time away from paid work to build and improve it (significantly more $). The first 3 dreams are free, then I currently charge a minimal amount for lifetime unlimited access ($4). I have had feedback that Islamic services like this should be free entirely. But if I charge nothing, I can't continue to work on it. As a skilled revert who is otherwise unsupported financially, should I give up on building Islamic tools and go get other work? Then my skills would not be used to benefit the ummah. How does this work? I understand the premise but surely the context matters. Have genuinely been wondering about this for a while so any insights from anyone = appreciated

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, It has been said that each prayer has a specific hikmah behind it. For instance, it has been said that for fajr, it was because Adam عليه السلام saw darkness and became afraid and so prayed a rak’at due to fear, and when it became light he prayed another rak’at due to gratefulness — and this became Fajr. (Source: https://www.islamweb.net/ar/library/content/307/1937/باب-الصلاة-الوسطى-أي-الصلوات-هي-) Is this true? JazakAllah khair

I am trying to verify the authenticity of a hadith that has been transmitted through the following chain of narrators:- ***Khalid bin Yazeed Ansari <= Ibn Abi Zi’b <= Nafee <= Ibn Omar <= Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu'alaihiwassalam)*** What is the status of Khalid bin Yazid Ansari in this chain and is this chain acceptable?

Salam . I am a married woman with 2 kids . I have been smoking ciggs for 6,7 years now . Ever since I moved to uk and especially after kids , I started smoking more . My husband caught me smoking a week back and forced me to hold the Quran and ans his questions . He asked when I started smoking , I answered that I started after my second child was born although in my mind I was thinking “restarted “ as I had quit during the years I was pregnant and didnot want him to know that I had been smoking for so long . I was scared he might take a big step . Although afterwards I held the Quran again and answered all his questions correctly stating it’s been more than 7 years . I am now very concerned as I think I might have swore falsely on Quran .

Salam Aleikum I am a revert Muslim since November 2016 but before I reverted although I used to believe in Allah (SWT) as one and only true God and in Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the last Messanger of Allah (SWT) I was not a practicing Muslim at all and during that time unfortunately I made a huge mistake which today I strongly regret, I am addicted to porn and masturbation and In June 2016 I promissed Allah (SWT) that I would quit watching porn And masturbation and if I would return back to my addiction then he could throw me in the hellfire on the day of judgement even if I worship him in this life and even though I repent to him. Unfortunately i only lasted 33 days and after that I returned to my addiction and and so unfortunately I broke that promise which I made to Allah (SWT), now I’m truly worried that Allah (SWT) might not forgive me for my foolishness and im worried that he might punish me on the day of judgement even though I became a Muslim and even though I seek his forgiveness, my question is that although I made a huge mistake by making that type of promise, do I have a chance to truly repent to Allah (SWT) knowing that I made that promise in 2016 and is there hope for me despite having made that promise in 2016 which I am truly sorry for now?

In Islam, predictions are forbidden. In this case, is it allowed to be a financial analyst, for example, because financial analysts essentially predict market behavior?

> Narrated Abu Huraira: > >A man came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Your mother." The man said. "Who is next?" The Prophet said, "Your mother." The man further said, "Who is next?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Your mother." The man asked for the fourth time, "Who is next?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Your father. " > > — [Bukhari](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:5971) The Hadith what Abu Hurairah said to all of us. Is the "your mother" part specifically tied to the specific sahaba where Muhammed peace be upon him said your mother 3 times then father. I would like to know because it seems the Grammer used there seemed specific to the sahaba. And if it should be a general rule for all of ummah to prioritize mother. Even if you father clearly one who almost dies working all day?

What was Allah doing before the creation? Is there a Hadith for this? Was God making other words before our own?

Iam studying in a medical school, iam trying not to miss the prayers most of the days, but due to exam rush and limited time iam not able to perform wudu. My question is "can i perform salah without wudu on the situation like this?. Is there will be any consideration?"

My brother works for a car leasing company as a frontend developer, and he has been for 6-months now. Last week he realized something disturbing: there is a riba component to the cars that customers rent. It may be naive of us, but no one in our household was aware of this. Now, he does not actively work with riba related transactions (he doesn't make the contracts, doesn't witness it, and he doesn't do any calculations with riba), he just makes the user interface for the website and mobile app where customers can assemble their car etc. I am worried that his work there is haram because of the riba aspect of car leasing, even when his involvement would be more indirect. And if his work is haram, would it be okay for him to stay with the company while he actively applies to other lawful companies with the intention to leave when he gets the chance? He is still a junior frontend developer so his job options are a bit limited (companies here are mostly searching for medior or senior developers) so it might take him a while to find something else. Would it be okay for him to stay with his current company until he finds something else so he doesn't face a financial loss & he continues gaining more experience so it will also in sha Allah be easier for him to find another job? It is very important to him (and to me as well) that his work is pure and halal. His intentions are to work somewhere lawful so he is very worried and upset right now, so your advice would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, A worried sister