I often have phlegm and mucus leaks due to allergies. Will my fast be valid if I intentionally, not subconsciously, swallow phlegm or mucus according to Shafii madhab?

I have heard that "If Allah gives you daugther, Allah has hold you hand", I know there is a similiar Sahih Bukhari regarding this but if Allah has blessed someone with just sons does that mean Allah is not happy with either wife or husband or hardship will be faced? How do I silence such debate?

السلام علیکم ورحمة الله وبركاته I know that Shias don't trust most of the sahabah so they won't accept their Hadith narrations but obviously Imam Ali bin Abi Talib RA is an exception to this. In fact, we sunnis have a hadith narrated by members of Ahlul Bait from Ali RA that Mutah has been forbidden by the Prophet SAW. This is present in in [Bukhari](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:4216) and [Muslim](https://sunnah.com/muslim:1407a) , among other collections used by sunnis. In fact, even a Shia scholar, Abdul Razzaq alSan'ani RH has narrated this Hadith [here](https://sunnah.com/ahmad:1204) . (Note that Sunnis hold Abdul Razzaq and his Hadiths in very high regard even though he was a Shia). What surprises me, however, is that Shias still consider Mutah to be permissible despite this Hadith. Which begs the obvious question, is this Hadith even present in Shia sources?

I am received some information from Muslim scholar that saying **Mosque** word is not okay for **Masjid** as it's actual meaning is *House of Mosquitoes*. I did a little bit of research and found very detailed topic of this. I would like to share catching quote from that article. > The English term mosque is derived from the Spanish word for mosquito and came into use during the Christian invasion of Muslim Spain in the fifteenth century. The forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella boasted they would swat out Muslim prayer houses like mosquitoes. Understandably, many Muslims prefer not to use this unfortunate name amongst themselves. I am still researching this topic and I will update this question if necessary.

I would like to seek your guidance on a naming matter in Islam.My Mother asked whether it is permissible to use her last name instead of my father’s. My mother gave me that last name as Sultana, which is also my Mother's last name, but we both are trying to understand Islam better. Could you please clarify the Islamic ruling on this? Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

According to many Islamic sources, Quran 51:47 refers to the expansion of the universe, a phenomenon that has been made known to us in the recent century. > And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander. (51:47) Most of the debate pertaining to this verse is centered on the word 'musioona', and whether it implies an expansion of space in the past, or a continuous & ongoing expansion. **However, how do we know in the first place that the word 'samaa' used in this verse is referring to the greater universe (i.e heaven)?** In the Quran, Allah frequently reminds us of rain coming from the sky, as provision for his creation: > Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky and makes it flow as springs [and rivers] in the earth; .... (39:21) In verses such as these, the term 'samaa' cannot be used to denote the wider universe, but rather the closer regions of Earth's atmosphere to us. Just to clarify, I understand that Arabic words can mean multiple things - 'samaa' can be either "sky" or "heaven"- **but is it possible to know for certain which of these meanings is meant in 51:47 (i.e without using a potential scientific interpretation)?**

Asalaam alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, About a month ago my wife requested a talaq from me due to pressure from her family and a month before that they instructed her to fetch her belongings from me and move in with them. After 2 months of no contact we started communicating and had intercourse after her visiting me. In the visit i could see that she still loved me and was still inlove with me as we discussed the reasons she left me. On another occasion due to the passing of a close friend I collected her and attended his funeral. Thereafter we had intercourse again, but with intention to reconcile. I have arranged 2 witnesses to draw up a document to revoke the talaq and take her back as myself and my wife agreed to reconcilation and I would rather take her back in all ways possible as I am afraid her family would try and find ways to keep us apart. **Is intercourse a way of taking her back?** Once I have taken her back with witnesses can her parents keep her away from me? She will not be present but she is aware of me revoking the talaaq, is that permissible? Shukraan in advance for your assistance.

I've noticed I've been saying "DAAleen" instead of "Daalleen" even though I know there was a shaddah but I don't end up pronouncing it well enough. Can anyone who speaks arabic confirm if it changes the meaning or not? I tried to see with google translate, removing the shaddah doesn't change it although putting spaces between Daa and leen does (though I'm not sure I pause enough for it to sound like two different words).

We wanted to marry but we committed zina though we stoped and repented but we used to sometimes do some vid calls thats haram because the marriage is not even close and we felt like missing ourselves though we both don't like it astaghfirillah we need to be guided on how to maintain our relationship until marriage. May Allah guide us all amen 🙏

I think during early periods of Islam (Rashidun caliphate) they didn't exist. Imam were just community leaders or commander of army who also leads prayers, ulema's equivalents was basically respected elders or just learned people of society. They probably didn't considered it to be their profession (means of living or earning money). Sort of like hobbyist fisher-man would not state fishing as their profession or job. During early period everyone was more or less equal in terms of religious understanding and duty (everyone understood the Quran properly and if they were lacking in something they would discuss it with others **as student discuss among themselves**). But today there is basically two class of people : priestly class and general population. This priestly class are supposed to be more learned, more practicing and strict. And they specialize in it like doctor or engineer. They have certificates and they get paid. General people ask them about religious affair **as students ask their teacher.** So how and when did this division happen ? ___ https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/30956/from-when-and-which-perspective-did-imam-and-muaddhin-of-masjid-start-to-get-pa this might be a duplicate or maybe not not asking if halal or haram, or how is it today rather I am interested in it's origin. In particular, I personaly think Ummayad Caliphate might have something to do with it. Rashidun Caliphate was democratic in nature. Ummayad was authoratarian whose source of power was military might rather will of people. Ummayads were not very religious, but still need to pretend to be religious for controlling populace. So Ummayads needed to control the narrative, control interpretation of islam in ways that would suit them. Which means they need to **control licence of who have the authority to interpret islam.** And bar common people from having any say. Else people might see that they are doing unislamic things and rebel against them. someone who is familliar with history of Ummayad, Abbasid might have an answer. So anyone have any idea about this?

As we know, Ibliss was rejected (Rajeem) by Allah after refusing to prostrate. I wanted to know the status of Ibliss before this event. I have heard many things but do not have the evidence. For example, I have heard the following about Ibliss: - he was a leader and imam of angels; - he was a guardian of heaven; - he was given authority over the lower heavens and the earth. So many question, what the status of Ibliss before being rajeem?

I recently heard a Sunni hadith that said roosters can see the angels at the time of fajar and that is why they make that sound of theirs. And also donkeys cry when they see jinn or the shaithan. I am not sure if this hadith or its interpretation is authentic. I have heard incidents where the Prophet has mentioned that animals can hear the cries of the people in barzakh. Makes sense to me because we don't see animals or birds near the graveyard. So is the above true? **EDIT:** The Hadith in question is: Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger as saying :” When you listen to the crowing of the rooster, ask Allah for His favor as it sees Angels and when you listen to the braying of the donkey, seek refuge in Allah from the Satan for it sees Satan. (Muslim Book 035, Number 6581 ). There is a very unscientific discussion here , as well. But that is not my point. I couldn't find Hadith anywhere else. Is it authentic?

Assalamualaikum, I just want to know about can we work in conventional bank in an organisation where we have to work as fraud risk analyst where customers has file a complaint about fraud has happened to his her bank account then we have to do a research of fraud which is happened in the customer account and here we are not dealing any interest based transaction just we research the details and updating to the customer this transaction which was happened through your account is fraud. If it was a customers fault then customer have to bare his/her loss of the transaction or due to some technical issue or other things where customer fault is not there then we just update the details to customer it's not your fault then bank reverse the loss amount to customers account.

If a Muslim lives in a non-Muslim country, are the non-Muslims there considered non-harbi because the Muslim, by residing there, has entered into an agreement with them?

Assalamu Alaikom, I enjoy playing flight simulators. I have come to find out that the developer of one of the military flight sims I have been looking to purchase also has military contracts on the side. Meaning they develop specialized, private sims for use by a couple of air forces for training purposes (all non-Muslim, and who have actively been involved in campaigns on Muslim lands). Does this make it Haram to purchase from said developer? Would there be (indirectly) blood on my hands? Where do we draw the line? These videos could be relevant to put things into perspective: * https://youtu.be/feiPqkvSfPM * https://youtu.be/gQxrHFDRV-0

I live in a super dog-friendly city, there are dogs everywhere! While I totally understand the importance of not letting them lick everything, I can’t help but wonder if I should also be concerned about the fact that we’re constantly walking on spots where dogs have peed?

I heard that hanging an amulet (tabiz) around the neck is considered shirk. My first question is: can you hang an amulet that contains a verse from the Qur’an? If a person wears an amulet, they believe that Allah will heal them through the amulet — the amulet is their means. My elder brother says this is wrong: Allah does not need any means to cure an illness. So when I am in trouble, if I ever need money, Allah gives it to me through people. Why, then, is there a need for a means in this case?

Three Qur'anic passages address the creation of the heavens and the earth: Al-Baqarah 2:29, Fussilat 41:9–12, and An-Nāziʿāt 79:27–33. On the surface they appear to conflict with one another regarding sequence: Fussilat 41:9–12 describes the earth being created first, then its habitability, and then God turning toward the heaven. Al-Baqarah 2:29 similarly says God created what is in the earth and then turned to proportion the heavens as seven. But An-Nāziʿāt 79:27–33 seems to say the heaven was built before the earth was spread out. Critics and skeptics have pointed to this as an internal contradiction in the Qur'an regarding the order of creation. Is there a genuine contradiction here, or is there a coherent way to reconcile these three passages — one grounded in the Arabic grammar of the Qur'an itself and supported by classical tafsīr?

I have been offered a job from a medical insurance company to work in their head office. In their profile they say that their company's operations are approved by Shariah Review Bureau (this multinational company is in Saudi Arabia). Do I still need to research more on it from other sources before i join them?

Assalamu Alaikum. I have been fasting for the past 4 days in anticipation for Ramadan but I never realised until now that it is forbidden to fast halfway through Sha’ban. Will I be sinned for doing these fasts and are they invalid? Jazak’Allah Khair.